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Newspapers Atlantic is an initiative of the Atlantic Community Newspapers Association (ACNA). ACNA is a non-profit membership organization that represents over 70 newspapers with a combined circulation of more than 735,000 newspapers in Atlantic Canada. By working with industry stakeholders, Newspapers Atlantic provides relevant services to all newspaper members, while increasing the profile and effectiveness of the newspaper industry in Atlantic Canada. Learn more »

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Newspaper ink in her blood

May 24, 2013

The unpredictability of our province’s weather is a given, and so was the passion for writing for Terri Saunders, who suddenly passed away at her Gander home on May 12.

She was laid to rest in Gander on Friday.

Terri’s love of putting pen to paper came at an early age, as she explained to all who would read her column, Full Circle, in the Oct. 6, 2011 edition of The Beacon.

“When I was a kid, I was a prolific writer. I wrote in journals and I wrote poetry and I made up stories about haunted houses and ghosts. As I grew up, I only had one answer when asked what I wanted to do for a living — I wanted to write. I didn’t really care in what capacity or under what circumstances. I simply wanted to spend my days writing.” Keep reading »

Fred Fiander has been named president of the board of directors of Newspapers Atlantic

May 15, 2013

Fred Fiander, publisher of the western Nova Scotia weeklies group of Transcontinental Media, has been named president of the board of directors of Newspapers Atlantic, the industry association representing 70 member newspapers throughout Atlantic Canada. He also represents Newspapers Atlantic on the board of the Canadian Community Newspaper Association.

He was named to the position at the association’s annual general meeting held Saturday, May 11, in Halifax in conjunction with the 2013 annual conference.

Fred and Greg

Fred Fiander (left), president of Newspapers Atlantic, accepts a Silver Quill Award from Canadian Community Newspaper Association president Greg Nesbitt.

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2013 BNC Awards Booklet

May 13, 2013

Download a copy of the 2013 Newspapers Atlantic Better Newspapers Competition Awards booklet in PDF format (62mb).

Thank you to Angela Isenor of The Enfield Weekly Press for designing this year’s booklet.

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