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SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 14th

SAVE THE DATE: FRIDAY APRIL 14th

OCNA Members - Mark this date on your calendar!

The AGM, Spring Convention and Awards Presentation will be held virtually on Friday April 14th.

Gather around your computer at home or at the office!

Watch for more details on timing and how to watch/attend.

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Ad*Reach

Ad*Reach is the sales and marketing division of the Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA). Plan and execute community newspaper campaigns with one call and one invoice.

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Value Ad Network

A cost effective means to reach Ontarians with a business card sized display advertisement. It is designed program has been designed for companies who wish to begin display advertising in a modest way..

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Webinar Series

Throughout the year, OCNA provides educational opportunities for our members such as hands-on training with industry-relevant computer software, and the various management skills needed in the workplace.

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For Sale

143 year old community Newspaper and printing operation for sale. Click for more details.

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William (Bill) Charles Cavell Inducted into OCNA's Hall of Fame

William (Bill) Charles Cavell began is over 72-year career in the newspaper business in a small way. Learning that his high school had no newspaper, Bill stepped in to fill the void with a mimeographed sheet that he sold to fellow students...

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Wayne Green Inducted into OCNA's Hall of Fame

Wayne Green's newspaper career began at the age of 16 in 1951, right out of high school, as an "apprentice printer" at the Temiskaming Speaker Printing Company (TPC) in New Liskeard, printer of the Temiskaming Speakers weekly newspapers...

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Ron Lenyk Inducted into OCNA's Hall of Fame

Ron Lenyk began his career in 1970, working for the Mississauga News as a sports reporter and was promoted to sports editor not a year later. By June 1971, he was promoted to editor and in 1977 was named publisher of the Brampton Guardian...

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Jack, John, Robin and Jeff Morris Inducted into OCNA's Hall of Fame

Jack Morris began his newspaper career at the Chesterville Record in the 1920s as a "printers devil" and spent 65 years in the community newspaper business. It would be been more, but he served as an intelligence officer in WWII...

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OCNA BNC Awards Presentation

The OCNA will be announcing and celebrating the winners of the 2021 BNC Awards on Friday, April 29th at 1:30pm. Link to view the presentation will be available soon! Watch your inbox for the link.

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Junior Citizen Awards Recipients Announced

The OCNA and their member newspapers are very proud to celebrate the excellence of the final recipients of the 2021 Ontario Junior Citizen Awards.

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Happy Thanksgiving!

The OCNA and Ad*Reach office will be closed on Monday, October 11. Please enjoy a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

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OCNA & Ad*Reach Office Closed

The OCNA and Ad*Reach office will be closed on Monday, September 6 for Labour Day.

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OCNA & Ad*Reach Office Closed

The OCNA and Ad*Reach office will be closed on Thursday, July 1. Happy Canada Day!

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Ad*Reach and OCNA Office Closed Good Friday

The OCNA and Ad*Reach office will be closed on Friday, April 2 for Good Friday, and re-open on Monday, April 5. Have a safe and Happy Easter!

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OCNA & Ad*Reach Office Closed

The OCNA and Ad*Reach office will be closed on Monday, February 15 for Family Day.

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OCNA & Ad*Reach Closed

The OCNA & AdReach office will be closed from December 24 through January 3 for the holidays.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

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"This Old Newspaper!?" contest - Winner Announcement

Thank you to all those who participated in the first OCNA "This Old Newspaper!?" contest. We received so many great entries!
The talent and imagination throughout Ontario is incredible. Congratulations to all who entered!

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This Old Newspaper!? contest closed

"This Old Newspaper!? contest has closed. We have lots of fabulous, creative entries from across the province, ready to be viewed and judged.
Voting will open very soon. Stay tuned! "

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Independent Publisher Retreat Going Virtual

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic and the increasing number of infections each day in Ontario, the OCNA has decided to go virtual with this year's Retreat. Join us Friday November 6th.

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2019 Junior Citizens Recognized During Virtual Ceremony

The Ontario Community Newspapers Association held its first ever 'virtual' Ontario Junior Citizen Awards on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Twelve outstanding young citizens were acknowledged and applauded during an intimate ZOOM meeting.

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2019 BNC Winners

The OCNA is proud to recognize the outstanding work produced each week by our member newspapers and showcase it to readers and advertisers. Thank you to everyone who submitted entries for the 2019 BNC Awards.

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"This Old Newspaper?!" READER CONTEST

The OCNA invites you to participate in a fun, feel-good awareness campaign for the industry -- a contest that asks readers to recycle newspapers into something new. "This Old Newspaper?!" challenges participants to use newspapers to create...

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Charles (Charlie) Whipp Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

A long-time newspaperman, Charlie was most recognized for his weekly editorials. He usually wrote three per issue! And they explored all topics and included everything from municipal matters to medieval engineering He worked for the London Free Press...

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Donald George Spearman Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

Donald George (Gummer) Spearman worked in the community newspaper industry in Ontario for approximately 45 years. Born and raised in Dresden, he was hired in 1939, at the age of 17, as a reporter for the Dresden News, where he was eventually promoted...

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Richard (Rick Shaver) Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

Rick Shaver started his newspaper career in 1978 after graduating from St. Lawrence College in Cornwall. His first seven years were spent in sales with daily papers in Cornwall, Kirkland Lake and Brampton. In 1985 he opened the Cornwall Seaway News...

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Rixon Rafter Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

Born in 1885, Rixon lived to become recognized as a pioneer in weekly newspapers, despite losing his eyesight as a youth. With an intense love of journalism, and a degree from Queen's University, he purchased a weekly newspaper, the Arthur Enterprise...

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Jean Morrison Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

Jean (nee Bier) Morrison was an integral, active and admired leader in the community newspaper business for many years. Born in New Hamburg, she was a teacher by trade. After graduating from the University of Western, she taught mathematics at Napanee...

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Rick McCutcheon Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

Rick's long career and love for the newspaper industry began in 1967, after answering an ad he spotted in the Globe and Mail looking for a reporter at the Gore Bay Recorder on Manitoulin Island. When asked if he could type, Rick replied 'yes' and...

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Jim Cumming Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

Jim Cumming was born with ink flowing through his veins. His father, grandfather, and grandmother all worked in the newspaper industry, from Ontario through to Saskatchewan. Sure enough, Jim followed in the footsteps of his relatives.

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Arthur (Art) Carr Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

Art, born in Sudbury in 1912, was a newspaper publisher, editor and innovator. In 1920, while working at a newspaper in North Bay, the stock market crashed, and the Great Depression hit. After being laid off, he sold his Model T for the price of a new...

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Joanne Burghardt Inducted Into OCNA's Hall Of Fame

The OCNA launched the Hall of Fame Awards earlier this year, and received a number of nominations outlining the achievements and initiatives of newspaper pioneers. We are excited to unveil the nine extraordinary individuals who have been inducted.

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OCNA Member Success Stories

While it's been another week of turmoil and concern, many of our members are finding creative ways to connect with their communities and bring in much-needed revenue. Here are some examples.

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COVID-19 Resources

We know that many of our members are feeling overwhelmed with all that is happening: you are covering news, gathering information, supporting your community and staff, all while also dealing with severe financial impact of this public health emergency.

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Hall Of Fame Award

The Ontario Community Newspapers Association (OCNA) is excited to announce its newest initiative, the Hall of Fame Award! This Award will recognize and celebrate individuals who have made exemplary contributions to Ontario's community newspapers.

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Ad*Reach - ext. 4431

Better Newspaper Awards - Conferences Training - ext. 4432
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