No News is Bad News: The dire state of local journalism
Update: 2021-10-14
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Since 2008, 447 local news outlets in more than 300 communities have shut down across Canada. This includes everything from newspapers to local TV to community radio. School of Journalism Professor April Lindgren has been tracking the trend via The Local News Research Project which tracks changes to local news across the country. Experts say the loss of these outlets will threaten the wellbeing of communities and the functioning of local democracies. What is the future of local news in Canada and how can it be saved?
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