While a small newsroom (of 3) in #Whistler BC, staggers on, & makes the case for its continued existence, ironically during #NationalNewspaperWeek in Canada" (October 4 to 10) -

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Courtesy of @freespeechcenter.bsky.social and @kenpaulson.bsky.social during #NationalNewspaperWeek, a guide to help you decide if your local #newspaper is still worth your investment. firstamendment.mtsu.edu/post/do-you-...

During #NationalNewspaperWeek, Dana Hess writes that every community needs someone "putting in long hours at school board and city council meetings and keeping tabs on the county commission. They need someone asking tough questions ..."

Commentary:

"The rest of the world has opinions that they usually express badly and at the top of their lungs."

During #NationalNewspaperWeek, Dana Hess laments the loss of newspaper #editorials:

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Members of @SD_NewsMedia will support a bill this winter that would require all public boards to review the #OpenMeetings laws once a year, Executive Director @David_Bordewyk says at the outset of #NationalNewspaperWeek.

Commentary:

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During #NationalNewspaperWeek, columnist Dana Hess argues that newspapers are still the best source for local news.

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Since 1940, the first Sunday in October marks #NationalNewspaperWeek—honoring the power of print to inform, unite, and preserve. For the Ukrainian diaspora, these papers are cultural lifelines. Thank you to all who keep our stories alive. #HURIBooks #UkrainianLiterature @harvard.edu

In celebration of #NationalNewspaperWeek, we're looking back at Victoria’s daily paper, @timescolonist.bsky.social, from 2 completely separate papers to now where it's delivered digitally to the palm of your hand!
TODAY #TalkAndTea with Dave Obee 2-4pm @ #LogCabinMuseum. $10cash @ door.
#yyjevents

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LOTS OF LOVE TO OUR LOCAL JOURNALISTS! Thank you! #NationalNewspaperWeek

Since 1940, Newspaper Association Managers has sponsored National Newspaper Week, a week-long celebration of the newspaper industry in the United States and Canada. In 2025, it takes place this week, October 5-11.

For details, see www.nationalnewspaperweek.com.

#NationalNewspaperWeek

1/2📣 As #NationalNewspaperWeek wraps up, one truth stands out: Local journalism matters.

It informs us.
It connects us.
It holds power to account.

#SupportLocalNews #DemocracyMatters

1/2 👀 Who’s keeping watch at city hall?
⚖️ Who’s reporting on the courts?
🗞 Who’s telling our local stories?

Local newspapers are democracy’s watchdog.
Without them, accountability fades — and misinformation spreads.

#NationalNewspaperWeek #SupportLocalNews

🗞 Local journalism keeps us connected — from high school sports to city hall debates.

Without it, communities lose their voice. With it, democracy flourishes.

This #NationalNewspaperWeek, remember: when local news thrives, we all thrive.

🔗 nmc-mic.ca/national-new...

📊 Reach & Trust

86% of Canadians read newspaper content weekly (print or digital).

66% trust editorial content in printed papers or e-editions.

This #NationalNewspaperWeek, let’s celebrate newspapers’ reach & credibility.

Stats: @NewsMediaCanada 👉 nmc-mic.ca/ad-resources...

📣 It's #NationalNewspaperWeek -“Embracing Local Journalism for a Better Future.”

📰 Newspapers keep us informed, connect neighbours & strengthen democracy.

📊 81% of Canadians read a newspaper each week! @NewsMediaCanada

👉 Subscribe, share & celebrate your local paper.