Save Our Local News

Finding an oasis in the news desert with “Save Our Local News”

By: Lucaiah Smith-Miodownik, News Writer As media outlets across the country are forced to close, news deserts — communities with limited access to area news — have become increasingly common. The result? 2.5 million Canadians lack access to local news. In February, parent company Glacier Media announced the closure of Tri-City News, Burnaby Now, and New Westminster Record. Now, four local journalists are stepping up to fill the void with the support of their communities behind them.  On June 4, the reporters helped announce the “Save Our Local News” campaign. The Peak attended the kickoff event and spoke to some…

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