Media ownership in the Lower Mainland and on Vancouver Island is more concentrated than ever after more community newspaper swaps between the remaining chains were announced in a report in…
By Mike Archer. A great deal of concern is being raised by many who care about journalism in Canada that the purchase, at bargain-basement rates, of Sun Media’s English language…
By Shannon Rupp. A theory that could help newspapers win their most lucrative ad audience back. News of a U.K. government study that claims women are less informed than men…
A reader sent us a link about the meaning of journalism which made us think a discussion of journalism in Abbotsford might be in order. Now that the Abbotsford Police…
Last Call – The End Of The Printed Newspaper Clay Sharky does a tremendous job of getting past the BS which newspapers sell to their advertisers, readers, employees and general…
By Mike Archer. Ever wondered why so many old people have the impression Abbotsford is a crime-ridden city and feel that the government should do something more than just enforce…
By Mike Archer. An awful lot of nasty things get done in this city due to the perception by some in the community, and the media, usually those being criticized,…
On Friday, August 8th, we received a letter from Const. Ian MacDonald of the Abbotsford police department severing ties with the Today Media Group because of five instances of what…
With the shooting in California last week, questions have once again arisen about the role media plays in encouraging mass killers who crave attention. Some have blamed pop culture. CBC…
By Mike Archer. In a column published Tuesday entitled ‘The media join Harper’s hit list,’Lawrence Martin of the Globe and Mail wrote, “When it comes to coverage, Mr. Harper has,…