http://www.mastheadonline.com/rss/news.php MastheadOnline RSS en-us Wed, 03 Jun 2026 11:48:53 UTC Wed, 3 Jun 2026 11:48:26 EST http://www.mastheadonline.com circulation@masthead.ca webmaster@northisland.ca http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260521018.shtml Thu, 21 May 2026 11:43:16 EST    Pet Valu has launched a New Pet Parent Guide that integrates digital, print, and retail media. The guide combines print materials with digital components to create a cohesive, omnichannel experience. Pet Valu is leveraging Flipp to reach consumers early while driving engagement at the point of sale. “The new guide provides essential information and resources to new pet parents, strengthening our position as a trusted partner,” the company added. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260521016.shtml Thu, 21 May 2026 11:43:14 EST     TC Transcontinental has expanded its partnership with Postmedia Network through to 2030, and signed a three year agreement with Glacier Media to print the Victoria Times Colonist. Under the expanded Postmedia agreement, additional print volumes will be outsourced to Transcontinental in Vaughan, ON, including the National Post and the Toronto Sun, and to TC Transcontinental in Halifax, NS. The transition deadline is early August 2026. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260521014.shtml Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:25 EST     St. Joseph Communications (SJC Media) has received 36 National Magazine Awards (NMA) nominations for Toronto Life, Maclean’s, Chatelaine, Châtelaine, and FASHION. Toronto Life earned 15 nominations, Maclean’s and Chatelaine were each nominated for Best Magazine in their respective categories, alongside multiple nominations for written and visual work, while FASHION was recognized for its photography and branded content, and Châtelaine for its feature writing. View all nominees here: https://nmab2b.com/2026nominees/. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260521006.shtml Thu, 21 May 2026 11:39:31 EST   Paul Deegan A new survey for News Media Canada has revealed that 68% of Canadians want the federal government to adopt a “Buy Canadian” approach and commit a percentage of its advertising budget to Canadian-owned media. The online survey of 2,404 adult Canadians was done by Totum Research from Dec. 2025 to Jan. 2026. “A 25% advertising set-aside for news, done right, can ensure that the government reaches the 86% of Canadians who engage with newspaper content each week,” said Paul Deegan, President & CEO of News Media Canada. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260521005.shtml Thu, 21 May 2026 11:43:22 EST The York Magazine  After almost 23 years, The York University Magazine (previously known as YorkU Magazine) is ceasing publication, citing financial constraints and changing audience patterns for its decision to close. Winter 2026 was its final edition. Launched in the Fall of 2003, the magazine was rebranded to its current title in 2015, following a 13-year run as YorkU Magazine. The digital editions are published three times a year along with regular, exclusive stories. The Fall issue is also printed and mailed to subscribers. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260521004.shtml Thu, 21 May 2026 11:48:26 EST   Paul Samyn The Winnipeg Free Press and Broadview have launched a new partnership to sustain religion reporting as it disappears from newsrooms across Canada. Broadview is an independent Canadian magazine covering spirituality, justice and ethical living. Under the new partnership, the two organizations will share a journalist focused entirely on religion reporting. “This partnership ensures that thoughtful, nuanced religion reporting continues to be part of the public conversation,” said Paul Samyn, Editor of the Winnipeg Free Press. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511994.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 04:57:29 EST     Plaza Centre-Ville in Montreal will host this year’s Science Writers and Communicators of Canada (SWCC) Conference June 15 – 16, including an Opening Reception June 14. Themed Discovery. Dialogue. Decision: Navigating Complexity to Makes Sense of Science, the conference will explore the staggering pace of technology innovations in an age when scientific progress often outpaces public understanding, and mistrust of the media is ongoing. This makes the work of science communicators even more important, said organizers. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511993.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 09:37:13 EST    The 2026 Canadian Community Newsmedia Awards (CCNAwards) celebrate excellence in local journalism from across the country. Publishers, editors, and reporters from community newspapers are invited to submit their best work. Entry deadline is May 21, 2026. Hosted by News Media Canada, this year’s awards program will shine a spotlight on the vital role that community newspapers play in informing, connecting, and strengthening communities through outstanding achievements in reporting, photography, design, and digital innovation. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511990.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 02:01:39 EST   Michael McLarney (left) with David Chestnut David Chestnut has purchased Hardlines from Founder and President Michael McLarney, assuming the role of President. Chestnut was previously a VP, publisher, and business partner. Hardlines.ca serves the information, research, and networking needs of retailers, store managers, head offices, suppliers, and pro dealers across the retail home-improvement sector via online newsletters and two printed trade magazines – plus detailed research and events, including the Hardlines Conference every October. McLarney launched Hardlines 30 years ago, building it from a weekly fax newsletter into a multi-platform information provider. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511872.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 11:43:19 EST    The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) has chosen the finalists for its 2025 Awards. Recipients will be announced at an awards gala on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at Carleton University’s School of Journalism and Communications in Ottawa. “This year’s finalists all demonstrated a commitment to excellence that goes far beyond simply reporting facts. These stories involve persistence, perseverance and accountability,” said Brent Jolly, CAJ President. “This commitment to excellence is what separates journalism from noise. Judges selected finalists from a record 561 submissions.” To review all finalists, please visit www.caj.ca. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511870.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 21:42:56 EST    An online survey of 2,404 adult Canadians conducted by Totum Research for News Media Canada between Dec. 2025 and Jan. 2026, revealed that 71% of Canadians agree that the Government of Canada should take action to prevent artificial intelligence companies from taking and re-packaging news content without permission or providing compensation. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511869.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 11:43:19 EST “Separated by ICE” by photographer Carol Guzy (right)  Photojournalist Carol Guzy’s “Separated by ICE” photo for the Miami Herald is this year’s World Press Photo of the Year. Guzy was documenting ICE arrests, court proceedings, and the human impact of the U.S. federal government’s controversial crackdown on immigration.She took the photo after an immigration court hearing at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building in New York City on August 26, 2025 – one of only a few U.S. federal buildings that photographers were allowed to access. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511860.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 11:43:29 EST David Cadogan  David Cadogan, a former columnist, community newspaper publisher and civic leader, passed away April 5, 2026, at the age of 83 in his hometown of Miramichi, New Brunswick. Cadogan, who helped found and lead the Atlantic Community Newspapers Association (ACNA) and the Canadian Community Newspaper Association (CCNA), was a driving force for local journalism, an admired community leader and volunteer, and past president and honorary life member of both the CCNA and ACNA. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511859.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 11:48:25 EST     Torstar and Metroland Media Group have announced that print editions for four local newspapers in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) are making a comeback. The Burlington Post and Oakville Beaver are returning to print after more than two years, re-launching as free monthly newspapers, while Oshawa This Week and Whitby This Week, both DurhamRegion.com publications, will re-appear in monthly printed formats. The revival has been welcomed by readers who insist that print editions are a more engaging way to stay connected to local issues. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260511857.shtml Mon, 11 May 2026 11:39:26 EST   Four of the 60 popular Canadian magazines showcased Magazines Canada and Exact Editions (UK) have partnered to create a showcase celebrating Canada’s vibrant and diverse magazine publishing industry. For one year, 60 issues from Magazines Canada members will be freely available to read on Exact Editions’ digital publishing platform. Issues can be read until April 1, 2027, on the Magazines Canada and Exact Editions websites: : https://ocean.exacteditions.com/magazines.