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Many community newspapers forced Into online-only model
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On Friday Sept. 15, the Canadian media publisher and distributor, Metroland, announced they were seeking bankruptcy protection. The media group reported they would be laying off 600 employees, or about 60 per cent of their total workforce. Another shocking preventative measure taken by Metroland was that all physical newspapers once produced and distributed by the…
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How To Stay Connected With The Cord Following Bill C-18
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Over the past couple weeks, our readers may have noticed that The Cord’s content has been absent from social media. This is a result of the newly enacted Bill C-18. The Online News Act was passed in June of this year, with the purpose of ensuring Canadian news organizations receive proper compensation for their content.…
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For the love of newspapers
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Understanding the natural attachment to newspaper indulgence
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First of three sponsored refugee families arrive in Kitchener-Waterloo
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Graphic by Fani Hsieh On January 15, after months of preparation, Wilfrid Laurier University welcomed a sponsored Syrian refugee family. They mark the first of three families to arrive in Canada that Laurier is sponsoring through the blended-visa sponsorship program. After more than 24 hours in transit, the family flew into Toronto Pearson International Airport…
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Understanding the need for adjustment to journalism
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There is no denying that the future of journalism is unclear. We’ve seen constant layoffs, and the formats of long-time papers changing due to the evolving landscape. The exchange of information is a rapidly changing field. With new resources continuing to surface in our technologically dependent society, newspapers as we know it need to find their place.…
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