by Brian Gibson | Apr 30, 2020 | Industry News
From pay cuts to layoffs, print reductions to closures, thousands across the industry are hit hard by the pandemic By Steph Wechsler More than 100 media outlets in Canada have made cuts in 11 provinces and territories in a six-week period, with nearly 50 community...
by Brian Gibson | Apr 2, 2020 | COVID-19, Industry News
Dear Unifor Local leaders, activists and members, We understand how challenging the past few weeks have been – sweeping layoffs, isolation, and the uncertainty of the future have turned our way of life upside down. During these difficult times, perhaps the most...
by Brian Gibson | Apr 1, 2020 | Industry News
By gutting local advertising overnight, COVID-19 has accelerated strategies — like cutting print days, corporate consolidation, or even closing down offices — that publishers had hoped could wait a while longer. By Ken Doctor @kdoctor March 31, 2020, 11:27 a.m. As...
by Brian Gibson | Mar 30, 2020 | COVID-19, Local 2000 News, Local News
Chief public health officer says ‘crucial’ week will determine if social distancing is working Kathleen Harris · CBC News · Posted: Mar 30, 2020 10:09 AM ET Businesses and non-profit organizations seeing a drop of at least 30 per cent in revenue due to...
by Brian Gibson | Mar 29, 2020 | COVID-19, Local 2000 News, Local News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces enhanced measures to keep employees on the payroll Kathleen Harris · CBC News · Posted: Mar 27, 2020 11:40 AM ET | Last Updated: March 27 Prime Minister Justin Trudeau today announced more help for small and medium-sized...
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