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THE CONNECTOR
SUMMER EDITION 2025
QCNA NEWS
We Are Celebrating 45 Years as QCNA!
It was a celebration to remember. QCNA’s Awards Gala at the Fairmont Chateau Montebello on June 13th marked 45 years of journalism excellence for local English-language newspapers across Quebec. The atmosphere was warm and convivial, and let me say, truly celebratory. At a time when trusted news is scarce, we’re proud to provide our communities with the information they need and deserve.
The importance of our work was highlighted with a letter of congratulations and thanks from Honourable Steven Guilbeault, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, and Minister responsible for Official Languages.
NEWS FOR MEMBERS
Best Overall Newspaper: A Unique 3-way Tie!
Three newspapers tying for Best Overall highlights the outstanding quality of their journalism and news delivery. Congratulations to the entire teams behind The Eastern Door, Nunatsiaq News, and The Suburban!
QCNA Welcomes New Board, and Bids Farewell
On June 13th in Montebello, QCNA welcomed back board members Brenda O’Farrell, Nikki Mantell, Lily Ryan, Sharon McCully, Charles Dickson and Michael Sochaczevski. They also welcomed new board member Ruby Pratka, journalist for The Record and editor for Quebec Chronicle Telegraph. And a big thank you was given to Cynthia Dow who stepped down from the board after two years of service.
The Concordian is QCNA's Newest Member Publication
At QCNA’s AGM this June, the membership welcomed the student-run newspaper at Concordia University, The Concordian, as an affiliate member of QCNA.
The Concordian Student Newspaper, Inc. is a registered nonprofit and student-led newspaper founded in 1983 which serves the Concordia University campus and surrounding community.
The Concordian joins The Link as one of QCNA’s two student-led publications, strengthening the association’s ties with the next generation of community media professionals.
Civic Literacy Project: Content for Publishing
The Sherbrooke Record is sharing an exciting new project with member papers. The impetus behind the project is to provide well-researched information to readers on topics of civic literacy ranging from renters rights to municipal governance. These articles can be re-published in member newspapers by contacting The Record.
ON THE CALENDAR
QCNA EVENT
Summer Sip & Share for All Staff of QCNA Member Publications
Join us for an informal meeting to share newsroom updates and share innovative ideas.
Friday July 25, 11 am EST
Please contact administration@qcna.qc.ca to register or for more information
GET INVOLVED
Renewed: Committees!
QCNA’s committees have been very active in 2024-2025 and the work directly impacts and enriches the QCNA membership experience. We encourage your participation! For more on committee descriptions and time commitments, please email administration@qcna.qc.ca.
QCNA Member Slack Chat!
Coming out of the in-person strategic planning last year, members asked for an informal chat space to share ideas. Please contact QCNA to be invited and join the conversations!
Ministry Confirms Subsidy for Community Newspapers
The Ministry of Culture and Communications delivered letters to printed newspapers in the past weeks. The Ministry will exempt smaller publications that reported less than 15 tonnes of newsprint production in 2024. But the large provincial dailies will not be exempt. So although this provides QCNA members some solace, the trend continues to penalize the printed format. If your publication has not received a letter from the Ministry, we remind you that all printed newspapers must report tonnage at the RecycleMedia website.
QCNA Member Slack Chat!
Coming out of the in-person strategic planning last year, members asked for an informal chat space to share ideas. Please contact QCNA to be invited and join the conversations!
