Finalists in the Emerging Writer category show that they have the talent to bring stories to the world. Read @sprawlcalgary.bsky.social, GrainsWest, Wider Horizons @lethpolytech.bsky.social, @avenuemagazine.bsky.social, Edify as we congratulate these early-career journalists! tinyurl.com/5abys7up

Tomorrow, @cajournalists.bsky.social is hosting a confidential peer support group session in response to the recent layoffs across Canada's media industry. All journalists are welcome to attend. Sign up here for the Zoom: tinyurl.com/mvcppp3n #SaveLocalNews #CanLab

❗Rappel Inscrivez-vous à la séance SPICN de demain sur les mises à pied et l’incertitude professionnelle. Que vous soyez touché.e par les récentes mises à pied ou préoccupé.e par l’avenir de l’industrie, cette période peut apporter de l’anxiété et des questions sur la suite des choses. caj.ca/events

❗Reminder❗ Register for tomorrow’s CNIPS session on layoffs and job uncertainty. Whether you are directly affected by recent layoffs at Rogers and Corus or are concerned about job uncertainty these moments can bring anxiety, grief, and questions about what comes next. Register: https://caj.ca/events

Thanks for the conversation, @adamadonaldson.bsky.social about the local media landscape in #Guelph and #WaterlooRegion after the silencing of NewsRadio 570. guelphpolitico.ca/2026/07/22/g... #community #journalism #democracy @cajournalists.bsky.social @mediaactionplan.bsky.social

GUELPH POLITICAST #535 – The State of Local News in a Local Election Year (feat. Mirko Petricevic)

It seemed to pass by without much commentary earlier this year, but January 29 marked the tenth anniversary of the last edition of the Guelph Mercury. Recently, with the closure of 570 News in Kitc…

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🗓️ Les événements à ne pas manquer : ✔️2026 Indigenous Media Conference - du 22 au 24 juillet (Portland, Ore.) https://loom.ly/m98_uYE

🗓️ Upcoming events you won't want to miss: ✔️2026 Indigenous Media Conference - July 22-24 (Portland, Ore.) https://loom.ly/m98_uYE

In recent years, a growing number of journalists and media organizations in Alberta, as well as digital media creators, civil society groups, academics, activists and political actors, have been subjected to legal threats and lawsuits over their reporting and commentary on issues of public interest.

Alberta Tories join growing calls for anti-SLAPP law to protect free speech and democracy in Alberta 100+ journalists, news publishers, digital creators, academics and civil society groups signed an open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta

Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in Alberta

Over 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta

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‼️Reminder: Happening TOMORROW‼️ The Canadian Newcomer Journalists' Caucus gathers tomorrow for it's inaugural meeting. For more information and to register: https://loom.ly/t44qi5I

📰 Des milliards pour le sport, rien pour les nouvelles locales : l’ACJ dénonce les mises à pied chez Rogers Lire la déclaration complète sur notre site Web : https://loom.ly/q069M-c

📰 Billions for sports, nothing for local news: CAJ decries Rogers layoffs Read the statement on our website: https://loom.ly/nGPLhws

📰 Des journalistes, universitaires et groupes de la société civile appuient un appel en faveur d'une loi anti-SLAPP pour protéger la liberté d'expression et la démocratie en Alberta Lire la déclaration sur notre site Web : https://loom.ly/aKtTpF8

📰 Journalists, academics and civil society groups endorse call for Anti-SLAPP legislation to protect free and democratic speech in Alberta Read statement on our website: https://loom.ly/n_ttIHw

Canada is home to a growing number of exiled, refugee, newcomer and at-risk journalists. The CAJ's Newcomer Journalists in Canada Caucus aims to support them through networking, training, mentorship, and advocacy. Want to join? Sign up for our inaugural meeting on July 16. https://loom.ly/t44qi5I

“In a democracy, police must not control what information journalists publish. Reporters play a crucial role in keeping Canadians safe by giving them timely information that police do not always provide,” said Paul Schneidereit, CAJ vice-chair. Full statement: share.google/ZFlYLyN9gkHo...

RCMP must rescind inappropriate request for media to involve police before publishing news stories - Canadian Association of Journalists

The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) is deeply concerned by a recent Saskatchewan RCMP email urging journalists to check with police before publishing details about ongoing investigations — a...

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📰 New statement issued by CAJ: RCMP must rescind inappropriate request for media to involve police before publishing news stories. Read the full statement on our website: caj.ca/news

📰 Nouvelle déclaration publiée par l'ACJ : La GRC doit retirer sa demande inappropriée voulant que les médias consultent la police avant de publier leurs reportages Lire la déclaration complète sur notre site Web : caj.ca/fr/nouvelles/

📰 New statement issued by CAJ: RCMP must rescind inappropriate request for media to involve police before publishing news stories. Read the full statement on our website: caj.ca/news

Rogers became 100% owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment this week then shut down sports radio & news radio in major markets.

Rogers to Become 100% Owner of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment - About Rogers

Signs agreement to buy Kilmer Sports 25% ownership stake in MLSENew global sports and entertainment powerhouse will deliver more for fans and customers TORONTO, JULY 6, 2026 – Rogers Communications In...

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Rebecca Bollwitt@miss604.com · 4w ago

WHAT! We just lost our news radio station and our last sports radio station in #Vancouver??

We are saddened and disappointed to hear about how many of our colleagues have lost their jobs. Learning about your news station on the radio while driving into work is the epitome of awful.

Unifor@unifor.org · 4w ago

Unifor is condemning Rogers Sports and Media’s decision to eliminate 230 positions across its media operations, including layoffs affecting dozens of Unifor members who produce trusted, fact-based local broadcast news and programming for communities across Canada. buff.ly/Rvl96S8 #canlab

🎉 Joignez-vous à nous pour féliciter les trois Lauréats.tes du Prix 2026 UE-Canada pour jeunes journalistes : ⭐Sandrine Vieira ⭐Maria Collins ⭐Marlo Glass Pour lire tous les détails de cette annonce, consultez : https://loom.ly/N8GnjGg

🎉 Join us in congratulating the three winners of the 2026 edition of the EU-Canada Young Journalist Fellowship ⭐Sandrine Vieira ⭐Maria Collins ⭐Marlo Glass Read the full details of the announcement at: https://loom.ly/WbcOQuo

🔍Vous voulez savoir qui a le mieux excellé dans le secret en 2025 ? Les gagnants annuels du Prix du silence ont été annoncés! ▪️Le gouvernement fédéral du Canada ▪️Le gouvernement de l'Alberta ▪️Le Conseil scolaire du district de la Thames Valley Lisez les tous : https://caj.ca/fr/nouvelles/

🔍Want to know who led the way in secrecy in 2025? The annual Code of Silence winners have been announced! ▪️Canada's federal government ▪️Alberta government ▪️Thames Valley School Board Statements available on the CAJ's website: https://caj.ca/news/

I have been acclaimed as the first-ever Northern Ontario national director for the Canadian Association of Journalists. Our region has unique challenges with press freedom & professional development. I hope CAJ can be a conduit to improving our lot in every way possible. 🥂 To better stories ahead.

‼️Rappel‼️ Inscrivez-vous à la séance SPICN de demain sur la gestion de l’anxiété et du syndrome de l’imposteur lors du démarrage de nouveaux projets, particulièrement durant le ralentissement estival des nouvelles, quand plusieurs journalistes revisitent des idées en attente. caj.ca/events

‼️ Reminder ‼️ Register for tomorrow’s CNIPS peer support session on managing anxiety, self-doubt and imposter syndrome when starting new projects, especially during the summer news slowdown when many journalists revisit long-standing story ideas. 💻 Zoom 🔒 Confidential space caj.ca/events

We joined peers in this late night response to the government's shameful rushing through of #BillC22 - legislation that requires far more committee study than 🇨🇦government allowed. #canpoli iclmg.ca/c-22-motion-... @iclmg-csilc.bsky.social @liguedesdroits.bsky.social @bccla.bsky.social @ifex.org

Privacy experts and civil liberties groups denounce the Liberal government’s shut down of much-needed debate on dangerous state surveillance bill C-22 - International Civil Liberties Monitoring Group

The federal government has rammed the controversial Lawful Access Act through Parliament despite massive opposition. June 18, 2026, OTTAWA – Twenty-one civil liberties organizations, privacy groups an...

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Deliberately excluding journalists from receiving basic information about the Thunder Bay Police Service’s activities flies in the face of the basic levels of transparency that all Canadians should expect from their publicly-funded institutions. Read more 👇 ricochet.media/media/thunde...

Thunder Bay police retaliate against award-winning journalist

Force refuse to send official communications to reporter who won a Canadian Screen Award for exposing misconduct in the department

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After weeks in court, The Narwhal is in the home stretch of our press freedom trial against the RCMP — final arguments are wrapping up.

 We’re standing firm in our conviction that journalists must be given access to cover the actions of powerful government institutions like the police.

The Narwhal’s press freedom case against the RCMP, explained

Stay informed about The Narwhal and Amber Bracken’s lawsuit against the RCMP as we fight for press freedom in B.C. Supreme Court

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