Thursday, February 15, 2024

Our habits for getting the news have changed from the days of kids selling newspapers on the corner. Digital media has replaced newsprint. Most students get their news from social media, which banned traditional news media last summer. As an education institution, how do we respond?

Don't worry, the Library has you covered.

We have digital subscriptions for the Vancouver Sun, the Province, and Macleans. We have Canadian Newsstream where you can read almost every newspaper across Canada including the Vancouver Courier, Globe & Mail, National Post, and more. If you still want to curl up with a newspaper or magazine, well yeah we've got those for you too! Oh and if you ever find a paywall between you and the news article you want from the Globe & Mail, come check us out and we can get you straight in!

If you have questions about accessing any of these resources, we're happy to help!

LINKS

Canadians will no longer have access to news content on Facebook and Instagram, Meta says | CBC News

Canadian Newsstream:  https://search.proquest.com/canadiannews/advanced?accountid=10545

Karadeglija, Anja. 2023. "Talks with Meta 'Positive': St-Onge; Despite Facebook Owner's Firm Stance on News-Blocking, Heritage Minister Remains Hopeful for Solution." The Vancouver Sun, Aug 26. https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/talks-with-meta-positive-st-onge-despite-facebook/docview/2857495899/se-2.

Tusikov, Natasha. 2023. "Corporate News Blockades Underscore Need to Regulate Big Tech and Rebalance Power." The Globe and Mail, Aug 28. https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/corporate-news-blockades-underscore-need-regulate/docview/2858162982/se-2. 

Woolf, Marie. 2023. "Facebook to Block News Access in Canada as Bill C-18 Passes: Restrictions Will Come before Online News Act Set to Take Effect in Six Months, Tech Giant Says." The Globe and Mail, Jun 23. https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/facebook-bl-ock-news-access-canada-as-bill-c-18/docview/2828587811/se-2.