http://www.mastheadonline.com/rss/news.php MastheadOnline RSS en-us Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:49:37 UTC Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:49:20 EST http://www.mastheadonline.com circulation@masthead.ca webmaster@northisland.ca http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304849.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:42:51 EST   Brent Jolly The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) Newsroom Diversity Survey is back for a 6th consecutive year. “Journalism’s democratic role depends on reaching and representing everyone, not only the most visible or powerful groups,” said Brent Jolly, CAJ President. “Research has shown us that audiences are more likely to trust news organizations that see them and listen to them. The survey is about helping news organizations remain connected and resilient to the communities they serve.” The deadline for newsrooms to complete the survey is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304847.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:48:34 EST     The Department of Canadian Heritage’s 2026-2027 Application Guidelines for the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) are now available on its website. The deadline to submit your application is Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4 pm (ET). http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304838.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:48:16 EST   Michelle and James Francis Jenkins James Francis Jenkins moved to London, Ontario in 1913 to escape racism and segregation in the U.S. On July 14, 1923, he founded Dawn of Tomorrow, one of the first accredited Black newspapers in Canada, and became its first editor. Now, more than century later, his granddaughter Michelle Jenkins is in the process of writing a children’s and adult book about his legacy, and the role it played in building London’s Black community. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304837.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:42:53 EST   Ray Stanton, left, and Gerald Tracey After 82 years of ownership by two generations of the Tracey family, The Eganville Leader has been sold. Current publisher Gerald Tracey signed an agreement in early February with Ray Stanton, President of London Publishing, and John Hueston, publisher of the Aylmer Express. Stanton’s company publishes newspapers in Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The transaction becomes effective March 1, 2026.  http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304828.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:48:11 EST   The Honourable Wendy Cocchia Applications are now being accepted for two 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s BC Journalism Fellowships. Deadline is midnight (Pacific Time) March 15, 2026. Launched in 2022, an additional fellowship was established in 2025 by The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, with support from the Government House Foundation. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304824.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 13:38:43 EST   Canadian magazine statistics Made in CA freelance writer Olivia Bush has released a comprehensive overview of the magazine industry in Canada through dozens of compelling statistics – including information on revenue, number of publications, and the most popular magazines in Canada, among other facts. There are over 200 magazine publishers in Canada employing over 4,400 people. Globally, the revenue from consumer magazines is forecast to decline by 2.1% in 2026. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260217599.shtml Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:42:40 EST   The COPAs were held on February 12 in Toronto and this year’s top winner went to Red River College with 5 Gold a 1 silver followed by Legion Magazine with 4 gold and 2 silver. Third place went to CBC/Radio Canada with 3 Gold and 1 Silver.  Some of the new winners in this year’s crop include HR News Canada (2G, 2S), Carleton University (2G), The Weather Network (2G), Les As de Auto, (G,S), Canada Media Fund (G), Legislative Assembly of Ontario,(G), LS Times TV (G), Sheridan College (G), U of T Magazine (G), Wealth Simple (G), Algonquin Times (S), Investigative Journalism Bureau (S), Les Affaires (S),  and Toronto Journal (S). All of the winners can be seen on the COPA website at this link. Medals Rankings below, http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260216876.shtml Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:42:45 EST     Algorithm changes, AI overviews, and the new AI Mode feature in search engines, are changing the way we access news and information. This hour-long webinar “How to combat AI searches undermining your results” presented by the Alberta Magazine Publishers Association (AMPA) will be led by Shelby Blackley and Jessie Willms of WTF is SEO? Discover what publishers across the industry are doing now to insulate their traffic by building stronger relationships with their audiences in more traditional channels. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260216873.shtml Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:42:54 EST    The Alberta Magazine Awards recognize excellence in journalism and visual storytelling, while honouring individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the Canadian magazine industry. Entry deadline is March 20, 2026, at 4 pm (MST). The awards are open to any AMPA (Alberta Magazine Publishers Association) print or digital magazine member, with the exception of Best New Magazine and Emerging Writer categories, http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260216858.shtml Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:42:49 EST Camille Cardin-Goyer as Editor-in-Chief of Châtelaine  SJC Media has appointed Camille Cardin-Goyer as Editor-in-Chief of Châtelaine. In 2025, Châtelaine marked its 65th anniversary as a trusted voice for women in Québec. Based in Montreal, Goyer is a bilingual journalist, writer and editor with vast experience across print and digital media. Her work has appeared in ELLE Québec and ELLE Canada, where she wrote features about culture, lifestyle and social issues. She has a BA in Journalism from Concordia University, and a BA in Political Science from Université de Montréal. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260216854.shtml Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:03:30 EST     The Reuters Institute for the study of journalism at Oxford University, has released its 2026 Trends and Predictions report highlighting an extremely challenging year for news organizations worldwide – driven by a 43% expected drop in search traffic due to AI ‘answer engines’, and the rise of personality-led, creator-driven content (i.e. influencers). Publishers are responding by integrating AI into workflows, pushing journalists to become platform influencers, and focusing on unique, trusted content to survive. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260216853.shtml Sun, 15 Feb 2026 13:42:52 EST     After three years of organizing, the first union agreement in over 100 years with newsroom staff at The Guardian (Charlottetown) and Journal Pioneer (Summerside), has been reached. Newsroom staff at both newspapers started meeting in February of 2023. Pushback from SaltWire, the former owner of the publications, followed by SaltWire entering creditor protection and ultimately a buyout by Postmedia, was the primary cause of several delays. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260216852.shtml Sun, 15 Feb 2026 04:16:24 EST Amber Bracken  Based in Edmonton, Amber Bracken is an Alberta-born photojournalist. It’s been over four years since she was arrested by the RCMP while on assignment for The Narwhal in northern B.C. The Narwhal is Canadian non-profit online investigative journalism magazine supported by over 7,000 members. Bracken and The Narwhal sued the RCMP for breaching their constitutionally protected rights as journalists. January 2026 marks the beginning of an estimated five-week trial in British Columbia’s Supreme Court. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201970.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 22:08:49 EST   Evan Smith Evan Smith is joining The Atlantic’s staff as Managing Director overseeing events. Smith will lead one of the most influential and long-running events practices in today’s media, alongside Managing Editor Krystle Champagne-Norwood, and Director of Events Jess Edkins. The Atlantic convenes dozens of annual in-person and virtual events that reach thousands of people every year, anchored by its flagship Atlantic Festival. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201969.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 21:15:03 EST     The Atlantic Magazine has introduced Premium Plus – a new subscription model that includes family-sharing and friend-sharing, among other exclusive benefits. This is the first new tier the publication has introduced since it launched digital subscriptions in late 2019. After years of subscription growth, The Atlantic is now one of the largest news magazines in North America, with over 1.4 million subscribers.