http://www.mastheadonline.com/rss/news.php MastheadOnline RSS en-us Thu, 09 Oct 2025 06:28:49 UTC Thu, 9 Oct 2025 06:26:07 EST http://www.mastheadonline.com circulation@masthead.ca webmaster@northisland.ca http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20251005021.shtml Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:18:43 EST    In the Autumn 2025 issue, the newspaper profiles its man in London, Montreal-born fashion designer Erdem Moralioglu, as he marks the 20th anniversary of his independent fashion house. Other features include profiles the best-dressed Canadians who are making their mark with their elegant sense of style, a look at this season’s chic knit standouts, and writer Maryam Siddiqi discovering the magic of Greenland on her first-ever cruise. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20251005018.shtml Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:18:42 EST   Unifor National President Lana Payne The hard-hitting campaign, launched by Unifor’s Media Action Plan, brings together publishers and news associations from across Canada who’ll be sharing social media posts, TV spots, and newspaper ads to bring attention to the fight against misinformation. “The Canadian news media remains under attack, and all of us are bearing the brunt of this upheaval,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne. “When journalists are silenced, truth is silenced, and when trust in media is eroded, misinformation fills the void. We’ve created a campaign that reaches out to every Canadian, reminding them of the value of high-quality, fact-checked news.” http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20251005014.shtml Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:23:37 EST     The Canadian Journalism Collective (CJC-CCJ) has announced that applications for its year-two funding program are now being accepted through its online portal until Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Funds distributed under the Online News Act help support Canadian news businesses producing local, regional and national content, while also promoting sustainability, equity and innovation. $500 million will be disbursed over five rounds of $100 million each, with administration of the second round beginning in Fall 2025. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20251005011.shtml Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:23:38 EST Rick Grant  Broadside: Halifax’s Wartime Pilot Boat Disaster sheds light the mysteries surrounding a deadly WW2 marine tragedy in Halifax that was kept secret. The new book delves into the events of March 28, 1940, when a 5,000-ton freighter, the SS Esmond, rammed the port side of the boat Hebridean. Nine men were killed, including six harbour pilots. The book is the first for former TV journalist Rick Grant, 79, following a 40-year career with CTV News in Halifax. Grant called the mishap “the most disastrous moment in the more than 200-year history of professional harbour pilotage in Canada.” http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20251005008.shtml Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:18:21 EST   The best Canadian fictional novel or short story The annual Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize, named after renowned Canadian authors Margaret Atwood and Graeme Gibson, recognizes the best Canadian fictional novel or short story collection by a Canadian author. Funded by the Balsillie Family Foundation, the winner will receive $70,000, up $10,000 from last year. Plus, all five finalists will now earn $7,500, up from $5,000 in 2024. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20251005004.shtml Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:18:34 EST   Robert Munsch Beloved Canadian children’s book author Robert Munsch has been approved for a medically assisted death. He was diagnosed with dementia in 2021 and also has Parkinson’s Disease. His highly successful 85 books include the popular Love You Forever and The Paper Bag Princess. The 80-year-old told The New York Times Magazine that he has not decided on a date for his death, but said he would go “when I start having real trouble talking and communicating.” http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20251005000.shtml Sun, 5 Oct 2025 06:18:19 EST Redesign of website  The “fresh new look” for globeandmail.com is “highly visual, more dynamic, and built for journalism that reflects the world around us,” said Angela Pacienza, Globe and Mail Executive Editor. “It’s all part of a larger refresh of newspapers’ digital platforms. You’ll see much more in the coming weeks and months. Our research shows that nearly nine in 10 Canadians visit lifestyle sites, and more than 3/4 of our readers told us they want more of this content.” http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250915631.shtml Wed, 10 Sep 2025 06:18:32 EST   Bestselling classics like The Handmaid’s Tale, Brave New World and others will be pulled from library shelves at Edmonton public schools this fall. An internal list obtained by CBC News showed that over 200 books now deemed “sexually explicit” are slated for removal for students in Kindergarten to Grade 12. The news comes after Alberta Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides outlined new rules governing the availability of books in school libraries as of October 1, 2025. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250915622.shtml Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:18:40 EST   Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Linda Debassige presents Sam Laskaris with his Excellence in Journalism Award. Turtle Island News veteran journalist and sportswriter Sam Laskaris has been chosen as the 2025 Debwewin Citation winner. The award, presented by the Anishinabek Nation for Excellence in Journalism, recognizes excellence in reporting about Anishinabek issues. Anishinabek Nation is a political advocate for 39 First Nations communities across Ontario. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250915619.shtml Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:23:30 EST       Merritt Herold A 120-year-old weekly newspaper serving B.C.’s interior has been purchased by a local Indigenous-owned corporation that’s determined to “represent and uplift the community it serves.” The K’en T’em Limited Partnership purchased the Merritt Herald, which was founded in 1905. K’en T’em, headquartered in Merritt, British Columbia, bought the newspaper from Vancouver-based Glacier Media. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250915613.shtml Wed, 3 Sep 2025 16:52:58 EST    As the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF, September 4 – 14, 2025) prepares to celebrate its landmark 50th event, the Toronto Star has created a unique celebration of the festival’s legacy with a multi-media experience that includes a ‘collector’s edition’ magazine from Jaguar filled with exclusive content. City of Stars: 50 years of Movie Magic at TIFF,is 68-page publication featuring never-before-told stories, insider perspectives and stunning imagery. Highlights include a TIFF history, 2025 event timeline, interviews with celebrities, and much more. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250915611.shtml Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:18:38 EST   News Media Canada (NMC), a national association representing Canada’s news media industry, recently released findings from its 2025 Newspapers 24/7 Study. The 12th study since 2012 measured newspaper readership across different platforms and by the time of day. The research confirms the ongoing popularity of newspapers in both print and online formats, with 4 out of 5 people in Canada (86%) reading newspapers each week and trusting their content. The study was conducted across all provinces in English and French via of 2,418 online interviews. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250908681.shtml Mon, 8 Sep 2025 23:58:43 EST   The 2025 COPA Judging has been released. This is a volunteer based panel of 80+ content creators from across the country, The deadline for entries for this year’s COPAs is September 30. Masthead thanks all the judges for your contrubution to the industry. 2025 Judging Panel ENTER HERE   http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250825719.shtml Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:23:52 EST   Branko Brkic Over 1,000 newsrooms across the world are expected to come together online on World News Day to “build understanding and defend our truth-tellers.” Led by the World Editors Forum of WAN-IFRA, Project Kontinuum (founded by Branko Brkic of the Daily Maverick), and the Canadian Journalism Foundation, World News Day unites hundreds of newsrooms each year in a shared mission: to show how journalism makes a difference, especially in the lives of those who rely on it most. In 2024, over 800 newsrooms from across the globe took part. This year, participating outlets will again receive free campaign materials – including social videos, digital and print ads, and op-eds, to help them spotlight their journalism and its public value. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2025/20250825717.shtml Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:11:59 EST     The Word On The Street’s 36th Annual Festival, a national celebration of reading, writing, and literacy, will take place Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28, at David Pecaut Square, located at King Street and John Street in downtown Toronto. Each year, this well-attended free event hosts hundreds of compelling and inspirational author readings featuring stories about where we live for visitors of all ages, as well as a vibrant marketplace featuring a huge selection of some of the best books and magazines in Canada.