http://www.mastheadonline.com/rss/news.php MastheadOnline RSS en-us Wed, 01 Apr 2026 10:55:27 UTC Wed, 1 Apr 2026 10:52:37 EST http://www.mastheadonline.com circulation@masthead.ca webmaster@northisland.ca http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260331764.shtml Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:47:10 EST   The report breaks the market down into more than 50 subject categories.   According to Booknet Canada books by Canadians made up 14% of print book sales in Canada in 2025 — up from 12% in 2024. Canadian-owned publishers made up 6.2% of the total market share of books sold in Canada in 2025, up from 5.6% in 2024. For the eighth year running, two out of every five print books sold in 2025 in both the English- and French-language markets in Canada were categorized as either Juvenile or Young Adult.Combined, the sales of Juvenile and Young Adult subjects accounted for the majority of the market share at 39%. In second place, Non-Fiction made up 30%, and Fiction occupied the third place at 29%.   http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260322875.shtml Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:52:10 EST Melanie Jenner and Jesse Boily’s first issue of Article Magazine A new magazine showcasing the arts scene in northern Alberta and British Columbia has debuted. The Article, launched by Grande Prairie photojournalist Jesse Boily and artist Melanie Jenner, is a free monthly arts and culture magazine connecting both provinces. The region’s last art-centric print publication, The Art of the Peace, printed its final issue in 2016. Newspaper circulation has also declined across Alberta, with 68 news outlets closing since 2008. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260322873.shtml Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:47:25 EST   Registration is now open for the 2026 Editors Canada Conference, Editing in the Age of Misinformation, May 21 – 23 at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia. “Misinformation isn’t just about fake news. It’s also the assumptions we make, the language we let slide, and the identities we misrepresent. Editors are uniquely positioned to catch what others miss and create more truthful, responsible content,” said organizers. Registration closes May 10. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260322863.shtml Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:52:05 EST    The Canadian Wildlife Federation (CWF) has announced the winners of its 2025 Reflections of Nature Photo Contest. With roughly 10,600 entries received over a three-month period, the popular program demonstrates the deep connection Canadians feel towards wildlife and habitat conservation. The award-winning photos in five categories will be featured in CWF’s Canadian Wildlife and Biosphère Magazines, as well as on the charitable organization’s website, blog, and social-media channels. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260322861.shtml Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:52:35 EST    Postmedia Network has acquired accelerate360 Canada, a wholesale distribution and merchandising provider serving customers across Canada. With almost 250 years of experience delivering the news, and five years in parcel delivery, this adds a key Canadian supply-chain partner providing wholesale distribution and merchandising for book and magazine publishers, as well as household brands. Postmedia Network, a Canadian news media company representing over 110 brands, http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260322860.shtml Sun, 22 Mar 2026 10:52:15 EST     The Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, Texas, will host this year’s Newspaper Mega-Conference Monday, March 30 to Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The Mega-Conference is “where the business of the media industry happens…..two fast-paced days where the industry’s top executives and solutions partners come together to dig into the strategies, technologies, and market forces shaping the future of news and media,” said organizers. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304849.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 10:52:37 EST   Brent Jolly The Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) Newsroom Diversity Survey is back for a 6th consecutive year. “Journalism’s democratic role depends on reaching and representing everyone, not only the most visible or powerful groups,” said Brent Jolly, CAJ President. “Research has shown us that audiences are more likely to trust news organizations that see them and listen to them. The survey is about helping news organizations remain connected and resilient to the communities they serve.” The deadline for newsrooms to complete the survey is Tuesday, March 17, 2026. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304847.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 10:52:17 EST     The Department of Canadian Heritage’s 2026-2027 Application Guidelines for the Aid to Publishers component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) are now available on its website. The deadline to submit your application is Monday, March 16, 2026, at 4 pm (ET). http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304838.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 08:39:36 EST   Michelle and James Francis Jenkins James Francis Jenkins moved to London, Ontario in 1913 to escape racism and segregation in the U.S. On July 14, 1923, he founded Dawn of Tomorrow, one of the first accredited Black newspapers in Canada, and became its first editor. Now, more than century later, his granddaughter Michelle Jenkins is in the process of writing a children’s and adult book about his legacy, and the role it played in building London’s Black community. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304837.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 10:52:26 EST   Ray Stanton, left, and Gerald Tracey After 82 years of ownership by two generations of the Tracey family, The Eganville Leader has been sold. Current publisher Gerald Tracey signed an agreement in early February with Ray Stanton, President of London Publishing, and John Hueston, publisher of the Aylmer Express. Stanton’s company publishes newspapers in Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan. The transaction becomes effective March 1, 2026.  http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304828.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 10:42:31 EST   The Honourable Wendy Cocchia Applications are now being accepted for two 2026 Lieutenant Governor’s BC Journalism Fellowships. Deadline is midnight (Pacific Time) March 15, 2026. Launched in 2022, an additional fellowship was established in 2025 by The Honourable Wendy Cocchia, 31st Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia, with support from the Government House Foundation. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260304824.shtml Wed, 4 Mar 2026 10:47:26 EST   Canadian magazine statistics Made in CA freelance writer Olivia Bush has released a comprehensive overview of the magazine industry in Canada through dozens of compelling statistics – including information on revenue, number of publications, and the most popular magazines in Canada, among other facts. There are over 200 magazine publishers in Canada employing over 4,400 people. Globally, the revenue from consumer magazines is forecast to decline by 2.1% in 2026. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260217599.shtml Tue, 17 Feb 2026 14:51:23 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 01:30:07 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 01:42:18 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,