http://www.mastheadonline.com/rss/news.php MastheadOnline RSS en-us Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:28:02 UTC Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:20:15 EST http://www.mastheadonline.com circulation@masthead.ca webmaster@northisland.ca http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260217599.shtml Tue, 17 Feb 2026 03:20:11 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 03:13:31 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 03:20:02 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 03:20:02 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 03:20:06 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 03:20:02 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 03:20:09 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 03:20:03 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 04:39:35 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. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201968.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 03:20:08 EST    Politico has cut about 3% of its 750-person global staff, a reduction that included well-known bylines like Michael Schaffer and several former top editors. While a blow to a publication that has prided itself on financial stability, the company’s restructuring was not unexpected to close observers. Late last year, the politics and policy publication offered buyouts to its video staff.  http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201967.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 03:20:05 EST     Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao Daily News is closing its Canadian operations, laying off 60 employees. Ming Pao has newsrooms in Richmond, B.C., and Toronto, Ontario. A letter from Ming Pao Newspapers (Canada) to the B.C. Labour Ministry said it’s permanently closing “for financial reasons.” The date of termination for the staff is January 31, 2026. Its final Vancouver and Toronto editions were published on January 16. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201966.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 00:14:58 EST The Michener Award  For more than 50 years, these awards have honoured outstanding and unbiased journalism that results in positive change for the public good. In addition to the Award, the Michener Awards Foundation offers two fellowships – one for investigative reporting and one for the enrichment of journalism education. Applications close February 20, 2026. Learn more at MichenerAwards.ca. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201965.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 03:20:05 EST    Key dates released for Aid to Publishers funding  The Aid to Publishers (ATP) component of the federal government’s Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) provides eligible Canadian publishers of printed magazines,  printed community newspapers and digital periodicals, with financial support to produce quality Canadian editorial content for Canadian readers. The timing recently changed for 2026-2027 funding. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201964.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 03:20:04 EST    PressReader, one of the leading digital platforms for newspapers, magazines and books, has released a new report predicting 2026’s major digital news publishing trends. Its Year of Intentional Media report predicts a growing shift away from attention-chasing, click-driven headlines. Instead, it envisions calmer, trust-building experiences that inform and add value to readers’ everyday lives.  http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260201960.shtml Sun, 1 Feb 2026 22:10:30 EST    The Globe Media Group, the advertising arm of The Globe and Mail, has become the first Canadian publisher to adopt Mobian AI contextual intelligence. The new AI-powered solution enables contextual measurement and targeting – including brand safety and suitability, emotion, sentiment, tonality, themes, genres, and more. This enables brands to appear in environments more closely aligned with their values and messaging. The technology also provides a more transparent approach to targeting across the Group’s digital assets.