CBC/Radio-Canada launches Local News Matters, a national directory to support local journalism Français
Public broadcaster supports diverse sources of trusted news across Canada.
OTTAWA, ON, Oct. 7, 2020 /CNW/ - At a time when news organizations are facing unprecedented challenges – compounded this year by COVID-19 – CBC/Radio-Canada is launching Local News Matters, a nationwide directory to help Canadians find and support local media serving their communities.
Available on the public broadcaster's corporate website, the directory, the first of its kind in Canada, links to over 1000 media outlets from coast to coast to coast.
This initiative to support local journalism across the country coincides with National Newspaper Week (October 4–10), whose theme this year is "Canada's News Media. Champion the Truth."
"As misinformation about COVID-19 spreads like wildfire, especially on social media, we are seeing the vital role that trusted local journalism plays across the country. Support for local news organizations has never been more important."
Michael Goldbloom, Chair of the Board, CBC/Radio-Canada
"Now more than ever, Canadians need access to a variety of credible news sources. Having a strong media ecosystem with a diversity of voices is essential to the health of our democracy. I encourage Canadians to support local media in their community."
Catherine Tait, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada
The Local News Matters directory has been developed in collaboration with News Media Canada. CBC/Radio-Canada will work with other media associations to expand the directory. If you represent a local news organization that is not listed, please contact your media association or News Media Canada.
About CBC/Radio-Canada
CBC/Radio-Canada is Canada's national public broadcaster. Through our mandate to inform, enlighten and entertain, we play a central role in strengthening Canadian culture. As Canada's trusted news source, we offer a uniquely Canadian perspective on news, current affairs and world affairs. Our distinctively homegrown entertainment programming draws audiences from across the country. Deeply rooted in communities, CBC/Radio-Canada offers diverse content in English, French and eight Indigenous languages. We also deliver content in Spanish, Arabic and Chinese, as well as both official languages, through Radio Canada International (RCI). We are leading the transformation to meet the needs of Canadians in a digital world.
SOURCE CBC/Radio-Canada
Media contact: Leon Mar, Director, Media Relations and Issues Management, Corporate Spokesperson, CBC/Radio-Canada, cell. 647-616-5768, [email protected]
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