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Erin Millar

Building a sustainable model for local journalism that nurtures community and contributes to a more inclusive democracy.

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The Discourse and IndigiNews are going to court to defend our right to report on RCMP tactics at Fairy Creek

Some things are important enough to come together to fight for: Press freedom to cover what's happening in our forests is one of them.

We’ve got COVID-19 data from more than 14,000 small businesses impacted — and we’re sharing it.

Tens of thousands of businesses across Canada shared their COVID-19 stories through SaveSmallBusiness.ca and we’re making the database open source so journalists can find local stories.

The Independent News Challenge cohort
These journalist entrepreneurs are working together to grow new media outlets in Canada

Meet the people selected for the Independent News Challenge.

We’re hiring a sales representative

The Discourse is seeking an experienced sales representative to join our Vancouver-based team and lead sponsorship sales for our successful flagship product.

Local news in Cowichan goes back generations
How the Cowichan Valley is rebuilding its local news and democracy

A group of citizens is forging a new path for local journalism in the wake of newspaper closures — and inspiring journalists across Canada.

Changeons l’industrie du journalisme au Canada, tous ensemble
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Let’s shift the journalism industry in Canada, together

Announcing the Independent News Challenge: nine-week program to help journalist entrepreneurs and small publishers grow.

What's on the federal election agenda? What do you want to ask these local candidates vying for your votes?
The Discourse and APTN Launch ‘Set The Agenda,’ a Collaborative Journalism Project Driven by Communities Overlooked in Election News Cycles

With support from Inspirit Foundation and the Facebook Journalism Project, Set The Agenda aims to amplify the public’s voices in a deeply divisive campaign.

Digital startups are filling gaps as Canadian newspapers continue to struggle

Your monthly analysis of Canadian news industry trends and update on The Discourse