LOYALIST COLLEGE JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY MEMBERS TO HOST PUBLIC FORUM ON LOCAL NEWS IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, MARCH 20

In Community

LOYALIST COLLEGE JOURNALISM & COMMUNICATIONS FACULTY MEMBERS TO HOST PUBLIC FORUM ON LOCAL NEWS IN NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY, MARCH 20

 

Belleville, Ontario, February 21, 2018 – In an effort to enhance the quality and delivery of local news, faculty members from Loyalist College’s Journalism & Communications program invite the community of Northumberland County to take part in a Local News Forum.

 

The event offers an opportunity to engage in a conversation around how to strengthen local news coverage, particularly following the November 2017 closure of Northumberland Today newspaper, which served Port Hope, Cobourg, Hamilton Township, Alnwick Haldimand Township and the Township of Cramahe.

 

Building on the momentum of their September 2017 Public Forum on Local News in the Bay of Quinte, Loyalist faculty members, along with other journalists and community volunteers, are committed to making coverage better and to shaping the future of news in the community.

 

“This public forum is part of an ongoing effort by a group of individuals who are dedicated to strengthening local journalism in Northumberland County,” said Robert Washburn, Loyalist College faculty. “We’re hoping our efforts will assist this initiative and it will lead to innovation and deeper understanding of what can be done to build a more sustainable model for quality journalism that helps to make the community better.”

 

In attendance will be newsroom leaders from Northumberland County’s major news providers such as the Northumberland News, 93.3 myFM (My Broadcasting Corporation) and Northumberland 89.7 FM. (Truly Local Radio), The Now News Network, among others.

 

What:              Public Forum on Local News in Northumberland County

Where:            Concert Hall at Victoria Hall

55 King Street West

Cobourg

When:             Tuesday, March 20

7 pm

 

Pete Fisher
Author: Pete Fisher

Has been a photojournalist for over 30-years and have been honoured to win numerous awards for photography and writing over the years. Best selling author for the book Highway of Heroes - True Patriot Love

Join Our Newsletter!

Want to keep up to date on news and events in Northumberland? Subscribe to newsletter!

You may also read!

Video – Cobourg and Port Hope Police Polar Plunge Raises Funds for Special Olympics

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDRYnhkjakM It was a great day for a (quick) dip in the waters of Lake Ontario for the annual Cobourg

Read More...

HKPR District Health Unit – Fight the Bite! Tips to Combat Ticks and Lyme Disease

Preventative tips to keep you and your family safe outside. Warmer weather is coming, and the Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge

Read More...

Cobourg Police – Ajax Man Charged with Theft (No Name Released)

A 35-year-old Ajax man was arrested for theft after police responded to a call Monday morning. On Monday, March 25,

Read More...

Mobile Sliding Menu

Terms | Privacy |