http://www.mastheadonline.com/rss/news.php MastheadOnline RSS en-us Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:55:08 UTC Mon, 13 Apr 2026 13:51:42 EST http://www.mastheadonline.com circulation@masthead.ca webmaster@northisland.ca http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260409644.shtml Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:47:26 EST     Recent government budget cuts in Nova Scotia have eliminated the Publishers Assistance Program which provided $700,000 in annual funding to independent book publishers in the province to help cover costs such as printing and design, author royalties, and marketing. The move will significantly reduce the number of titles published. The recently tabled $1.2-billion deficit budget cuts about $130 million combined from over 280 government grants, reducing or eliminating funding for scholarship programs, arts funding, and Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotian programs.  http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260409643.shtml Thu, 9 Apr 2026 13:47:36 EST     The 200-year-old publication, a popular source of information and entertainment for farmers in Canada and the U.S., announced last fall that it would stop publishing by the end of 2025. However, it will now continue under the new ownership of Tim Konrad, a New York City-based online publisher who operates Unofficial Networks, a news and features site for skiing and outdoor enthusiasts. Financial terms weren’t disclosed, nor did the new owner say whether any of the Almanac’s Canadian print and online content will continue. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260405905.shtml Sun, 5 Apr 2026 13:51:35 EST    Germany’s newspaper industry may offer guidance for Canadian publishers in their digital transition. Sourced from a recent Twipe Insights article, new research out of Germany highlights the importance of ePapers. Twipe offers solutions for digital edition publishing and analytics across Europe. According to the 2026 BDZV/Highberg Trends Survey of 94 German publishing executives, nearly 60% believe printed newspapers could disappear within the next 15 years! http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260405903.shtml Sun, 5 Apr 2026 13:51:42 EST    This year’s finalists for a 2025 National Newspaper Award (NNA) represent 27 publications across Canada, including journalists in digital-only and print media that publish journalism in English, French, Inuktitut and Chinese. A total of 99 journalists and seven team submissions are finalists this year. More than half are first-time finalists for Canada’s most prestigious journalism award. Winners, including the 2025 Journalist of the Year, will be announced at a gala in Toronto April 24, 2026. The complete list of finalists can be found here. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260405901.shtml Sun, 5 Apr 2026 13:47:33 EST   Martin Brault (L) and Frederic Gauthier La Pastèque (The Watermelon), a Quebec leader in publishing comics and children’s literature for almost 30 years, has been purchased by Bayard Canada. La Pastèque was founded by Martin Brault and Frederic Gauthier in July of 1998. Headquartered in Montreal with a team in Toronto, publishing and media company Bayard was founded over 30 years ago. The partnership will increase distribution of La Pastèque books in Canada and abroad, and includes plans to expand in France, where it generates almost 40% of its sales.  http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260405899.shtml Sun, 5 Apr 2026 13:47:36 EST   Stephen J.R. Smith Canadian investor Stephen J.R. Smith will acquire a 26.9% stake of The Economist magazine from the Rothschild family after reaching an agreement with Lynn Forester de Rothschild to buy her family’s shares in the time-honoured publication. Terms were not disclosed. The Smith family’s holding company, Smith Financial, has interests in various businesses, while The Economist Group has offices in 14 countries worldwide. Born and raised in Ottawa, Smith co-founded First National Financial Corporation in 1988 with Moray Tawse, a manager at Guaranty Trust. http://www.mastheadonline.com/news/2026/20260331764.shtml Wed, 1 Apr 2026 13:47:38 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 13:51:39 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 13:47:28 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 13:51:26 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 13:47:37 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 13:47:41 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 20:58:15 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 03:18:28 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 19:09:24 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.