George Manning dies at 81, was key figure in the growth of Black Press on Vancouver Island
Twenty-seven community news publications part of significant journalism agreement
It’s part of a restructuring plan for the company, with changes also predicted for U.K. and Australia
A partnership with Tamara Taggart will see women broadcast the word on a T-shirt or tote bag
Publications received nods in dozens of categories
Liberals first unveiled a $595-million, five-year package of help for the news industry in the 2019 budget
Announcement follows closure of publications by one large newspaper chain in Atlantic Canada
Blatchford had been undergoing treatment for lung cancer in Toronto
Violane Mitchell and Tom Henry at Stillmeadow Farm
