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Postmedia to shutter 163-year-old Pembroke Daily Observer, several other newspapers
The closure comes not long after a swap between Postmedia and Torstar that saw almost a dozen newspapers end their runs. Continue reading
Alberta Appeals Court bumps up award to ‘Scud Stud’ in defamation case
Martin’s column, which used unnamed sources, painted Kent as bad candidate who had alienated party staff. Continue reading
Patrick Brown calls sexual misconduct allegations ‘absolute lies,’ may launch legal action
“It was like getting hit by a truck and you’re in a state of shock,” Brown told Postmedia in his first interview since he resigned on Jan. 25. Continue reading
‘I’m going to be lost’: Residents across Ontario upset over community newspaper closures
Ordinary residents, politicians and journalists say the closure of more than 30 newspapers across the country – the vast majority in Ontario – represents a huge loss to the communities they serve. Continue reading
2 Kingston-area papers to close as part of Postmedia/Torstar swap
By Paul Soucy Videographer
In Kingston, two weekly papers, the Kingston Heritage and Frontenac Gazette were closed. Their employees informed as they tried to open locked doors Monday morning. Continue reading
Final Winnipeg Metro paper to roll out Monday
Metro Winnipeg, who have been in the community since 2011, will be closing their doors on Monday. Continue reading
Postmedia shuts down community newspapers after swap with Torstar
Postmedia announced it will cut 244 jobs as it plans to shutter 21 of the 22 community newspaper properties it has acquired. Continue reading
Calgary Election 2017: New poll pegs Bill Smith to take over mayor’s office
By John Himpe Reporter
A new poll from Mainstreet Research gives Bill Smith a 13-point lead ahead of incumbent Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi. Continue reading
‘Hell freezes over’: National Post staff announce union drive at Postmedia’s flagship paper
Staff at the National Post, the flagship publication of Canada’s largest newspaper company, announced Wednesday that they are beginning a union drive with CWA Canada. Continue reading
Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Sun workers vote in favour of strike mandate
In January, six employees at the Citizen and Sun were laid off after Postmedia failed to reach a company-wide 20 per cent salary cost reduction target through voluntary buyouts. Continue reading
