Manitoba Releases Report to Strengthen Local Journalism

Local news doesn’t just happen. It takes reporters showing up to school board meetings, covering the court docket, asking the questions no one else will. Across North America, that infrastructure is fraying—and some governments are finally asking what it would take to stop the bleeding. Manitoba just released its answer: a bipartisan report recommending tax credits for local outlets and requiring at least 25 percent of government advertising to go to local journalism. It’s a framework worth watching, especially for anyone wondering what support could look like elsewhere. Betty Sawatzky with Discover Westman has the full story linked here. The full report can be viewed just below.