OCNA & AdReach

Happy Birthday to us! On this date 29 years ago, the first issue of the River Town Times was published. Thank you to the #Amherstburg community and all of those who have supported us so far! 🎂🥳🎉

Want to get a look at the winners of OCNA’s 2023 #BNCAwards? The awards book – including comments & links to the work of the winners – is available at ocnaorg.shoutcms.net/bnc-booklet-20…. Get inspired by the amazing work of Ontario’s community newspaper journalists. #Newspapers #Ontario

OCNA’s #BNCAwards presentation is now live at vimeo.com/948769145. Congratulations to all our wonderful winners. You truly represent the best Ontario’s community newspaper industry has to offer. #Newspapers #Ontario

We're thrilled to join universities around the world in celebrating #StudentPressFreedom Day. We honour the trailblazing work of a new generation of young journalists and raise awareness of the challenges they face in a world of shrinking resources and online threats to truth. 🧵

And a big thank you to our Gala Sponsor, Ontario Power Generation, for their continued support of Ontario’s community newspapers. Our annual awards couldn't happen without you. #BNC2023 #OCNA

Happy OCNA Awards Finalist Announcement Day. The top three finishers in each category can now be found on our website at ocna.org/2023-bnc-award…. Winners will be announced during a virtual presentation this spring. Congratulations to all our member newspapers. #BNC2023 #ONCA

OCNA President and @WellyAdvertiser publisher, Dave Adsett shared his thoughts on Google paying to support Canadian journalism through the Online News Act with Seattle Times Free Press. #Newspapers editorandpublisher.com/stories/canadi…

The Canadian Association of Journalists is calling the detention of a GuelphToday reporter this morning a 'physical assault,' and the seizing of his equipment a 'blatant violation of press freedom.' tinyurl.com/4nnpxdmh

Today I joined others to commemorate the life and service of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II through the unveiling of a statue at Queen's Park.

At #FAADOpenHouse, you'll discover our world-class journalism facilities. From digital newsrooms to multimedia studios, you'll experience the future of journalism. Get ready to explore and innovate! #SheridanCollege

Happy Halloween! Also, it's paper day, and here's a front page just covered in pumpkins.

Happy OCNA BNC Award Entry deadline day! If you haven't entered this year's awards, there's still time for our members to get their best work into the contest. #OCNA #BNC ocna.org/2023-bnc-award…

Not getting the community news you want via social media? Your trusted local newspapers are still here to give you the information that you need. #SupportLocalNews

Thank you to OPG for their support of the 2020 OCNA BNC Awards. #opg #bncawards

Congrats 2020 BNC Awards General Excellence Winners Independent Serving Petrolia & Central Lambton; Eganville Leader; Haliburton, The Highlander, Elmira-Woolwich Observer; Fergus Wellington Advertiser; Ajax Pickering News Advertiser and Durham College, The Chronicle #BNCAwards

During the virtual ceremony, I learned that despite the disruptions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic to their lives at home and school, these passionate young citizens are still doing all they can to not only help their neighbours, but also their global community.

On #internationalyouthday2020 we celebrated the 2019 recipients of Ontario’s Junior Citizen Award! From environmental stewardship to organ donations, mental health to cancer treatment, this year’s cohort is working on an astonishing breadth of contemporary issues. @OCNAAdReach

Congrats to the crew of journalists who work on the @durhamcollege Chronicle for the second place finish in the Best/College University Newspaper Website category from @OCNAAdReach

Congrats, @kimzarzour and crew and the #Stouffville Sun-Tribune on the @OCNAAdReach honours 🏆🏆🏆

Winners! @AlgonquinColleg Algonquin Times Website! Best College/University Website at the OCNA Better Newspaper Competition. @algonquintimes @TheTimesPromos #BNCAwards - thanks to the OCNA, judges and sponsors. As profs, we're so proud of our hard-working students @jooliemccann