- CBC News Saskatchewan. (2024, July 8). How some Sask. weekly newspapers are thriving, despite challenging times in the industry. April Lindgren interviewed about local community newspapers.
- CBC Radio One Ontario Today. (2024, June 13). What goes wrong when there’s no local news? April Lindgren was an expert guest for the noon call-in show.
- CBC Radio The Sunday Magazine. (2024, June 7). Why local news in Canada matters — and what some people are doing to try to save it. April Lindgren participated in a panel discussion about the future of local news in Canada.
- The Local. (2024, May 21). Don’t save local journalism, reinvent it. Story cites Local News Research Project/Local News Map research.
- Clearing a New Path podcast. (2024, May 14). What is the future of local news in rural and remote Canada? Interview with April Lindgren about local journalism in rural and remote areas of Canada.
- CBC Radio One Ottawa, Sudbury and Windsor. (2024, May 2). Interviews with April Lindgren about how lack of local news is making life more difficult for local politicians.
- CBC Radio One Moncton. (2024, March 17). What needs to happen to ensure local news remains viable in our region? April Lindgren was a call-in guest on the Maritime Connection show to discuss the viability of local media.
- The Canadian Press. (2024, March 12). SaltWire’s money woes a sign of bigger problems in the newspaper business: experts. April Lindgren interviewed about bankruptcy protection for SaltWire.
- Voice of America. (2024, February 15). Facebook news ban in Canada leaves small outlets struggling. Quotes April Lindgren on the impact of the Facebook news ban on local media.
- CBC Radio One Edmonton. (2024, February 12). April Lindgren was a call-in guest on the radio program to discuss Bell Media cuts and the shrinking local news landscape.
- Winnipeg Free Press. (2023, December 29). Here’s to your trust, our purpose and an informed, connected Manitoba. Story cites Local News Map data.
- Global News. (2023, December 27). PCO poll finds many do not trust the media and do not believe news outlets are closing. Story cites Local News Map data.
- Corus Radio Network. (2023, December 20). Journo Corner: Concerns about the future of local news (part of A Little More Conversation program). Interview with April Lindgren about the future of local news in Canada.
- The Canadian Press. (2023, December 20). ‘A front row to our funeral’: Canadian local news coverage erodes in 2023. April Lindgren interviewed about the future of local news in Canada.
- The Big Story Podcast. (2023, November 14). Local news is at a tipping point. Will it survive? Interview with April Lindgren about local news in Canada.
- New Canadian Media. (2023, November 6). Manipulating the message: Public relations consultants outnumber journalists 14 – 1 in Canada. Book review references Local News Research Project research on police communications policies and their impact on local news.
- Rosner, Cecil. (2023). Manipulating the Message: How Powerful Forces Shape the News. Book cites Lindgren research on the role of police communications offices in shaping local news (pp. 161-162).
- Review of Journalism. (2023, October 27). The Demise of the Community Paper. April Lindgren interviewed about Metroland Media.
- CBC News Toronto. (2023, September 20). Mass journalism layoffs don’t just mean a gap in news coverage. Experts worry they’ll hurt democracy too. April Lindgren Interviewed about the impact of Metroland and other media layoffs.
- CBC Ontario Morning. (2023, September 18). 70 print publications cease print publication as Metroland Media Group seeks bankruptcy protection. Interview with April Lindgren about Metroland cancelling print editions of community newspapers.
- ABC Radio Late Night Live (Australian Broadcasting Corporation). (2023, September 6). Reviving regional “news deserts”, and humanity’s interstellar future. April Lindgren participated in a panel discussion about news deserts and news poverty with Australian and American counterparts.
- LION Publishers. (2023, August 30). These 270 independent news businesses are a bright spot in Canada’s local news ecosystem. April Lindgren interviewed about digital startups in Canada.
- Globe and Mail. (2023, August 13). Closing of Metro Media sparks concern over gap in local news coverage. April Lindgren interviewed about the loss of local news in Canada.
- NewsTalk 980 CKNW. (2023, August 4). Interview with April Lindgren about local newspapers cutting print editions.
- CHCH-TV. (2023, June 28). Potential merger between Postmedia Network, Nordstar Capital. April Lindgren interviewed about the possible merger. https://www.chch.com/potential-merger-between-postmedia-network-nordstar-capital/
- University of North Carolina Center for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media. (2023, June 19). Q&A with Canadian local news researcher, April Lindgren. https://www.cislm.org/qa-with-canadian-local-news-researcher-april-lindgren/
- CBC Maritime Noon. (2023, June 6). April Lindgren was a guest on the noon radio call-in show about what people want from local media. https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-38-maritime-noon/clip/15989420-halifaxs-dean-smith-canadian-winner-willie-oree-community
- CBC The National. (2022, December 26). The Winnipeg Free Press celebrates 150 years with plan for the future. April Lindgren interviewed about The Winnipeg Free Press and philanthropy in journalism. https://www.cbc.ca/news/thenational/winnipeg-free-press-celebrates-150-years-with-plan-for-the-future-1.6697960
- CBC Radio One 99.1 FM. (2022, December 17). Interview with April Lindgren on Winnipeg Free Press’ 150-year milestone.
- CBC Mainstreet Nova Scotia. (2022, November 25). Interview with April Lindgren about SaltWire cutting print editions of the Chronicle Herald in rural areas.
- CBC Nova Scotia. (2022, November 24). Chronicle Herald to end print editions for some rural N.S. newspaper subscribers. April Lindgren interviewed about the loss of Chronicle Herald print editions. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/saltwire-chronicle-herald-cancels-print-newspaper-rural-nova-scotia-1.5397457
- Sault Ste. Marie. (2022, November 18). Why is local news so important? [Audio podcast episode]. April Lindgren discusses the Local News Research Project and the state of journalism in Canada. https://daxdorazio.substack.com/p/welcome-to-sault-ste-marie-a-new
- PhiLab. (2022, October 17). The role of philanthropy in the world of journalism [Audio podcast episode]. Interview with April Lindgren about philanthropy as a revenue source for news organizations. https://open.spotify.com/episode/7KLu1wxcHxaWoiTZ2G6YAc
- Hill Times. (2022, September 12). Media experts keeping close eye on revenue models, harassment of journalists, and how landscape has changed throughout pandemic. April Lindgren interviewed about the impact of the pandemic and the future of journalism. https://www.hilltimes.com/2022/09/12/media-experts-keeping-close-eye-on-revenue-models-harassment-of-journalists-and-how-landscape-has-changed-throughout-pandemic/381731
- CBC News. (2022, May 11). Sue Google. Focus on ‘hyper-local.’ How small-town newspapers hope to keep the lights on. Local News Map data discussed and used to populate a map of news media in Alberta small towns. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/newspapers-claresholm-local-press-rob-vogt-alberta-news-1.6442252
- Acadie Nouvelle. (2022, Feb. 18). Vente de journaux Irving: Fermetures et fusions à prévoir? April Lindgren interviewed about the sale of Irving newspapers to Postmedia. https://www.acadienouvelle.com/actualites/2022/02/18/vente-des-journaux-irving-fermetures-ou-fusions-a-prevoir/
- CBC News. (2022, Jan. 19). This journalist says Canada saved him. Now, he’s saving a 136-year-old Ontario newspaper. April Lindgren interviewed about the revival of a local newspaper. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/windsor/tilbury-times-newspaper-reopening-new-publisher-1.6318679
- Global Media and Internet Concentration Project. (2021, Nov. 23). Growth and Upheaval in the Network Media Economy in Canada, 1984-2020 (10th ed.). References Local News Map on p. 75. Available from http://www.cmcrp.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/GMICP-Report-Canada-2021-22112021-revised.pdf
- J-Source. (2021, Oct. 28). New campus-industry startup will generate local stories, build students’ data journalism skills. Article about the Local News Data Hub. Available from https://j-source.ca/new-campus-industry-startup-will-generate-local-stories-build-students-data-journalism-skills/
- The Forefront podcast. (2021, Oct. 26). No news is bad news. Interview with April Lindgren about the Local News Research Project. Available from https://www.ryerson.ca/alumni/podcasts/the-forefront/season-2/the-forefront-s02e05/
- The Seattle Times. (2021, Sept. 24). Canada saving its free press. April Lindgren interviewed about Local News Map data. Available from https://www.seattletimes.com/opinion/canada-saving-its-free-press/
- Staying Alive podcast. (2021, July 2). The issues with April Lindgren. Interview with April Lindgren about the issues facing local news. Available from https://winstonsih.com/2021/07/02/issues-in-local-news/
- Reuters Institute. (2021, June). 2021 Digital News Report: Canada. Cites data from the COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/digital-news-report/2021/canada
- The Philanthropist Journal. (2021, June 8). April Lindgren: Local Journalism. Interview with April Lindgren about philanthropic funding of journalism. Available from https://thephilanthropist.ca/2021/06/april-lindgren-local-journalism/
- Black Deer in Blizzard. (2021, May 22). Local news in Canada: Challenges and opportunities for community news with April Lindgren. Community Conversations series. Available from https://www.instagram.com/p/CPLjAgDBks3/
- Canadaland. (2021, May 12). Digital startups are breathing life into Canadian journalism. References COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada data. Available from https://www.canadaland.com/digital-start-ups-saving-journalism/
- The Guardian. (2021, May 3). Fifty new outlets, 250 journalists: Canadian startup unveils plan to revive local news. References Local News Map data. Available from https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/may/03/local-media-can-survive-the-canadian-team-building-a-future-for-community-news
- The Narwhal. (2021, April 6). The Narwhal becomes Canada’s first English-language registered journalism organization. April Lindgren quoted and COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada data mentioned. Available from https://thenarwhal.ca/the-narwhal-rjo-charitable-tax-receipts/
- City Building Ryerson. (2021, February 26). Ryerson journalism professor April Lindgren sounds alarm on loss of local journalism and rising news poverty. Available from https://www.ryerson.ca/city-building/news-research/2021/02/april-lindgren-research/
- CBC World at 6. (2021, February 5). Interview with April Lindgren about the news industry campaign for a share of big tech revenue. Available from https://api.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/slim/fca67bc8-c4d6-4072-8d03-d34f80454874
- Toronto Star. (2020, December 19). Ghost newspapers underscore the loss of trusted journalism in Canadian communities. Interview with April Lindgren about the loss of local news in Canadian communities. Available from https://www.thestar.com/opinion/public_editor/2020/12/19/ghost-papers-underscore-the-loss-of-trusted-journalism-in-canadian-communities.html
- The Big Story Podcast. (2020, December 17). A pandemic makes local news more critical, but also more endangered. Interview with April Lindgren about local news in Canada and the COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://thebigstorypodcast.ca/2020/12/17/a-pandemic-makes-local-news-more-critical-but-also-more-endangered/
- The Local. (2020, November 23). What’s plaguing Toronto’s ethnic press? April Lindgren discusses the impact of the pandemic on ethnic media. Available from https://thelocal.to/whats-plaguing-torontos-ethnic-press/
- Toronto Star. (2020, November 9). Saving journalism will require community support. April Lindgren interviewed about community newspaper losses in Manitoba. Available from https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/11/09/saving-the-journalism-industry-will-require-community-support.html
- Toronto Star. (2020, October 16). Media organizations still waiting for rollout of key federal government support program. April Lindgren interviewed about the COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/10/16/media-organizations-still-waiting-for-rollout-of-key-federal-government-support-program.html
- TVO. (2020, September 21). How one tiny Ontario town makes the news. April Lindgren discusses Canadian local news. Available from https://www.tvo.org/article/how-one-tiny-ontario-town-makes-the-news
- Nouvelle. (2020, August 31). The future of Canadian local journalism amid a pandemic. April Lindgren interviewed about the impacts of COVID-19 on local journalism. Available from https://nouvelle.news/2020/08/the-future-of-canadian-local-journalism-amid-a-pandemic/
- J-Source. (2020, August 20). Will nonprofit journalism rules now on the books help news organizations in Canada? April Lindgren discusses nonprofit journalism. Available from https://j-source.ca/article/will-nonprofit-journalism-rules-now-on-the-books-help-news-organizations-in-canada/
- CBC Halifax. August 19, 2020. Interview with April Lindgren about pandemic’s impact on local journalism.
- The Sherbrooke Record. July 20, 2020. Local news is being decimated during one of its most important moments. April Lindgren interviewed about the COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://www.sherbrookerecord.com/local-news-is-being-decimated-during-one-of-its-most-important-moments/
- Globe and Mail. June 27, 2020. Local journalism is critical and it needs your help now. April Lindgren interviewed about the Local News Map and COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/public-editor/article-local-journalism-is-critical-and-it-needs-your-help-now/
- Literary Review of Canada. June, 2020. Don’t stop the presses. Local News Map and COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada data referenced. Available from https://reviewcanada.ca/magazine/2020/06/dont-stop-the-presses/
- Rabble.ca. May 14, 2020. Ottawa dithers while local newspapers die. April Lindgren interviewed about the COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/journalism-doctor/2020/05/ottawa-dithers-while-local-newspapers-die
- National Post. May 12, 2020. Ottawa examining new, existing tools to get web giants to pay up: Guilbeault. COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada data referenced. Available from https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/ottawa-examining-new-existing-tools-to-get-web-giants-to-pay-up-guilbeault
- Nieman Lab. May 8, 2020. In Canada, a government program to support local news tries to determine who is most deserving. Story discusses Local News Map and COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada data. Available from https://www.niemanlab.org/2020/05/in-canada-a-government-program-to-support-local-news-tries-to-determine-whos-most-deserving/
- Toronto Star. May 7, 2020. Will Canada’s media survive the pandemic? April Lindgren comments on the increasing trend of newspaper closures. COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada data referenced. Available from https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/05/06/will-canadas-media-survive-the-pandemic-fifty-papers-have-closed-in-just-the-last-six-weeks.html
- Radio Canada. May 6, 2020. “C’est l’hécatombe”: les médias peinent à survivre et l’aide se fait attendre. April Lindgren discusses the COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1700473/coronavirus-aide-medias-journalisme-canada-fermetures-compressions
- Toronto Star. April 30, 2020. Crisis threatens independent, fact-based news. April Lindgren interviewed about COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada data. Available from https://www.thestar.com/opinion/public_editor/2020/04/30/crisis-threatens-independent-fact-based-news.html
- Winnipeg Free Press. April 29, 2020. Layoffs, closures strike Manitoba Newspapers. April Lindgren comments on Postmedia’s closure of eight community newspapers in Manitoba. Available from https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/special/coronavirus/layoffs-closures-strike-manitoba-community-newspapers-570025232.html
- J-Source. April 29, 2020. We mapped all of the media impacts of COVID-19 in Canada. April Lindgren discusses the COVID-19 Media Impact Map for Canada. Available from https://j-source.ca/article/we-mapped-all-the-media-impacts-of-covid-19-in-canada/
- J-Source. February 24, 2020. New research project explores best practices for philanthropic support for journalism. Interview with April Lindgren about philanthropic support for journalism. Available from https://j-source.ca/article/new-research-project-explores-best-practices-for-philanthropic-support-for-journalism/
- Canadian Press. November 22, 2019. Experts say StarMetro, Canada’s last commuter daily, will be missed. April Lindgren interviewed about the closure of StarMetro newspapers. Available from https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/industry-experts-say-starmetro-canadas-last-commuter-daily-will-be-missed
- Buzzfeed News. November 6, 2019. These hugely popular local news sites in the US and Canada are fake. April Lindgren interviewed about fake local news websites. Available from https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/craigsilverman/fake-local-news-sites-albany-edmonton
- Rural Spark podcast. November 4, 2019. Making the news: Who will fill the gap in rural coverage? April Lindgren discusses news media in rural communities. Available from https://www.buzzsprout.com/246454/1991704
- Ryerson Review of Journalism Pull Quotes. October 31, 2019. How has the loss of local media impacted coverage of the federal election? April Lindgren interviewed about the Local News Map and the state of local news. Available from https://rrj.ca/pull-quotes-season-three-episode-1/
- The Big Story podcast. May 13, 2019. What does an election look like when local news is dying? Interview with April Lindgren interviewed about local news poverty and election coverage. Available from https://thebigstorypodcast.ca/2019/05/13/local-newspapers/
- J-Source. May 9, 2019. Local news snapshot finds journalists split on their future. April Lindgren interviewed about Good news, bad news: A snapshot of conditions at small-market newspapers in Canada. Available from https://j-source.ca/article/local-news-snapshot-finds-journalists-split-on-their-future/
- Canadian Philanthropy Partnership Research Network. April 25, 2019. PhiLab Interviews: April Lindgren, the Local News Research Project. April Lindgren discusses The Local News Map and the consequences of local news poverty. Available from https://philab.uqam.ca/home-blog/philab-interviews-april-lindgren-the-local-news-research-project/?lang=en
- Municipal World. January 30, 2019. Combating Local News Poverty. Interview with April Lindgren about combating the decline of local news. Available from https://www.municipalworld.com/feature-story/combatting-local-news-poverty/
- CBC-Radio Canada. January 27, 2019. Les hebdos locaux se meurent et les municipalités rurales s’inquiètent. April Lindgren discusses local news poverty. Available from https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1149357/hebdos-locaux-municipalites-rurales
- University of North Carolina. Centre for Innovation and Sustainability in Local Media. December 5, 2018. More loss of local news: Questions with April Lindgren. Available from https://www.usnewsdeserts.com/spotlight-research/more-loss-of-local-news-questions-with-april-lindgren/
- Edmonton Journal. November 26, 2018. “It can’t be a propaganda office”: City staff aim to increase internal news production. April Lindgren discusses the city of Edmonton’s initiative to produce its own news stories. Available from https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news/citys-communication-plans-seeks-to-work-around-local-media
- Metro Newspapers. November 22, 2018. More than 100 news outlets in Ont. have closed since 2008. Story about Local News Map data. Available from https://www.insidehalton.com/news-story/9033709-more-than-100-news-outlets-in-ont-have-closed-since-2008/
- CBC Newsworld. November 22, 2018. April Lindgren participates in a panel discussion about federal government media support initiative. Available from https://partner.criticalmention.com/app/#/clip/slim/0300e2f1-9e38-4021-8b63-b147cf0c9954?width=404&height=272
- J-Source. November 8, 2018. Building trust at the local level. April Lindgren interviewed about community newspapers. Available from http://j-source.ca/article/building-trust-at-the-local-level/
- Waterloo Global Science Initiative. November, 2018. Generation SDG Blueprint: Empowering Canadian Through Sustainable Development. Cites Local News Map data on page 41. Available from http://wgsi.org/sites/wgsi-live.pi.local/files/GenerationSDG-Blueprint-WGSI_2018.pdf
- La Presse. October 29, 2018. La press locale en peril. Cites Local News Map data. Available from https://www.lapresse.ca/affaires/economie/medias-et-telecoms/201810/28/01-5202005-la-presse-locale-en-peril.php
- CBC radio (Ontario Morning, London, Windsor, Thunder Bay Kitchener-Waterloo, Sudbury). October 15, 2018. April Lindgren interviewed by multiple Ontario CBC stations about how local news poverty affected municipal election coverage. Available from https://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/ontario-morning-from-cbc-radio/episode/15615002
- J-Source. October 4, 2018. Over 250 Canadian news media outlets have closed in the last ten years. April Lindgren discusses the Local News Map. Available from http://j-source.ca/article/over-250-canadian-news-media-outlets-have-closed-in-the-last-ten-years/
- Georgetown Independent/Acton Free Press. October 1, 2018. Local news needs support “now more than ever,” says campaign. Interview with April Lindgren about local news and Local News Map data. Available from https://www.theifp.ca/news-story/8930973-local-news-needs-support-now-more-than-ever-says-campaign/
- London Free Press. September 20, 2018. Defeated London politicians’ interview conditions ‘outrageous’: Expert. April Lindgren interviewed about politicians’ conditions for interviews with the media. Available from https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/defeated-london-politicians-interview-conditions-outrageous
- Winnipeg Free Press. September 7, 2018. Feds hint at shoring up support for news industry. April Lindgren discusses government funding for newspapers. Available from https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/feds-hint-at-shoring-up-support-for-news-industry-492645911.html
- Financial Post. August 22, 2018. Senate urges Liberals to reconsider tax deductions for ads on Google, Facebook. Cites April Lindgren’s testimony to the Standing Senate Committee. Available from https://business.financialpost.com/telecom/media/senate-urges-liberals-to-reconsider-tax-deductions-for-ads-on-google-facebook
- The Standing Senate Committee on Transport and Communications. August, 2018. The Tax Deductibility of Foreign Internet Advertising in Canada. Cites testimony by April Lindgren. Available from https://sencanada.ca/content/sen/committee/421/TRCM/reports/TRCM_13thRpt_ForeignIntAdv_Web_e.pdf
- The Walrus. May 11, 2018. Inside the Toronto Star’s bold plan to save itself. April Lindgren discusses Torstar’s expansion. Available from https://thewalrus.ca/inside-the-toronto-stars-bold-plan-to-save-itself/
- Financial Post. May 9, 2018. Google cozies up to journalists to ensure they keep producing vibrant, local news, but industry not impressed. April Lindgren discusses Google’s announcement to invest in journalism. Available from http://business.financialpost.com/technology/personal-tech/google-cozies-up-to-journalists-to-ensure-they-keep-producing-vibrant-local-news-but-industry-not-impressed
- CBC Second Opinion Newsletter. April 21, 2018. Health Canada’s “fake news?’ – It’s not fake but it’s not news either. Interview with April Lindgren about Health Canada’s News Canada articles. Available from http://links.lists.cbc.ca/v/443/6bfb647e3a526fecaef48be6c446a38073c858ed91e4c86223f1f694ea285081
- Canadian Press. April 2, 2018. Toronto Star hiring 20 reporters as it revamps Metro dailies. April Lindgren discusses Torstar expansion. Available from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-torstar-hiring-20-reporters-as-it-rebrands-and-revamps-metro-urban/
- Toronto Star. April 2, 2018. Toronto Star brand to expand nationally. April Lindgren interviewed about Local News Map data. Available from https://www.thestar.com/business/2018/04/02/toronto-star-brand-to-expand-nationally.html
- J-source. February 9, 2018. A study in news poverty in Thunder Bay. April Lindgren discusses Thunder Bay newspapers and Local News Research Project data. Available from http://j-source.ca/article/study-news-poverty-thunder-bay/
- Globe and Mail. January 29, 2018. Most Canadians support government funding for local media, poll finds. April Lindgren interviewed about possible government support for newspaper sector. Available from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/most-canadians-support-government-funding-for-local-media-poll-finds/article37763728/
- CBC Victoria, St. John’s, Quebec City, Vancouver, Winnipeg, London, Kelowna, Whitehorse and Calgary. January 29, 2018. April Lindgren interviewed by local stations about possible government support for newspaper sector.
- CBC World at 6. January 15, 2018. The loss of community newspapers. April Lindgren discusses community newspapers.
- CTV Your Morning. January 11, 2018. The death of community newspapers. April Lindgren discusses community newspapers.
- CBC Ottawa Morning. December 28, 2017. Interview with April Lindgren about the Local News Research Project. Available from http://www.cbc.ca/listen/shows/ottawa-morning/segment/15351517
- CBC Saskatchewan Blue Sky call in show. December 27, 2017. April Lindgren provided guest commentary in a discussion about local news.
- J-source. December 19, 2017. Archivists and researchers raise concerns about what will happen to newspaper archives. April Lindgren interviewed about newspaper archives. Available from https://j-source.ca/article/archivists-researchers-raise-concerns-will-happen-newspaper-archives/
- CBC Day 6. December 9, 2017. The local paper closed last week — so he’s opening his own. April Lindgren discusses Local News Map data. Available from http://www.cbc.ca/radio/day6/the-local-paper-closed-last-week-so-he-s-opening-his-own-1.4432384
- CBC Metro Morning; CBC Sudbury; CBC Kichener-Waterloo; CBC Windsor. November 29, 2017. April Lindgren interviewed on local morning shows about PostMedia/TorStar newspaper swap.
- TVO.org. November 29, 2017. Are community newspapers doomed? April Lindgren discusses news poverty and local newspaper closures. Available from https://tvo.org/article/current-affairs/the-next-ontario/are-community-newspapers-doomed-
- Globe and Mail. November 28, 2017. Ottawa not to blame for newspaper closings: Joly. April Lindgren discusses Local News Map data and local newspapers. Available from https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/ottawa-not-to-blame-for-newspaper-closings-joly/article37121785/?cmpid=rss1
- Canadian Press. November 27, 2017. Competition Bureau to review TorStar-PostMedia deal to buy and close newspapers. April Lindgren discusses local newspaper closures and Local News Map data. Available from http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/business/torstar-and-postmedia-swap-newspapers-postmedia-plans-to-close-most-acquired-165215/
- Ottawa Business Journal. November 27, 2017. Nine Ottawa newspapers to close in wake of TorStar-PostMedia deal. April Lindgren discusses local newspaper closures and Local News Map data. Available from http://www.obj.ca/article/eight-ottawa-newspapers-close-wake-torstar-postmedia-swap
- Global News. November 27, 2017. Two Kingston-area papers to close as part of PostMedia/TorStar swap. April Lindgren discusses local newspaper closures. Available from https://globalnews.ca/news/3883859/2-kingston-area-papers-to-close-as-part-of-postmedia-torstar-swap/
- CTV News Channel. November 27, 2017. TorStar, PostMedia swap papers. Interview with April Lindgren about the closure of local newspapers. Available from https://www.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1271709
- Canadian Media Concentration Research Project. Ryerson Review of Journalism. November 14, 2017. The Growth of the Network Media Economy in Canada, 1984-2016. References Local News Map data. Available from http://www.cmcrp.org/the-growth-of-the-network-media-economy-in-canada-1984-2016/
- Ryerson Review of Journalism. November 2, 2017. April Lindgren quoted about community newspaper startups. The Phoenix rises in Toronto’s west end. Available from http://rrj.ca/the-west-end-phoenix-rises-in-torontos-west-end/
- J-Source. October 17, 2017. New York Times photo archive a rich resource for journalism researchers. April Lindgren interviewed about the New York Times Canadian photo archive. Available from http://j-source.ca/article/new-york-times-canadian-photo-archive-rich-resource-journalism-researchers/
- Toronto Star. October 7, 2017. Dawn of a new hope for journalism. References Local News Map data. Available from https://www.thestar.com/news/atkinsonseries/newnewsroom/2017/10/07/atkinson-fellowship-dawn-of-a-new-hope.html
- Canadian Press. September 29, 2017. Stop the presses? Newspapers snubbed in Liberal government’s cultural policy. April Lindgren interviewed about changes to government funding for news media. Available from http://www.thewhig.com/2017/09/28/stop-the-presses-newspapers-snubbed-in-liberal-governments-cultural-policy
- Winnipeg Free Press. September 29, 2017. Newspapers left out: Publishers. April Lindgren interviewed about government funding for news media and news poverty research. Available from https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/newspapers-disappointed-as-ottawa-cites-media-funding-priorities-448565833.html
- Canadian Press. September 17, 2017. New local media outlets crop up as traditional community papers close. April Lindgren interviewed about local news poverty research. Available from http://www.metronews.ca/business/2017/09/17/new-local-media-outlets-crop-up-as-traditional-community-papers-close.html
- The Conversation. September 14, 2017. When a squirrel dies: the rapid decline of local news. Jaigris Hodson discusses social media and the 2015 federal election. Available from http://www.nationalnewswatch.com/2017/09/14/when-a-squirrel-dies-the-rapid-decline-of-local-news/#.WbqS1dFE2f1
- Journalismresearchnews.ca. August 14, 2017. Twitter is no substitute to local news outlets. Discussion on Jaigris Hodson and April Lindgren’s study of political tweets. Available from http://journalismresearchnews.org/article-twitter-is-no-substitute-to-local-news-outlets/
- J-Source. August 8, 2017. Radical model could be key to creating new community newspaper across Canada. Cites Local News Map data. Available from http://www.j-source.ca/article/radical-model-could-be-key-creating-new-community-newspapers-across-canada
- Report of the Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage: Disruption: Change and Churning in Canada’s Media Landscape. June, 2017. Report discusses the Local News Map (p.14-15). Available from https://www.ourcommons.ca/Content/Committee/421/CHPC/Reports/RP9045583/chpcrp06/chpcrp06-e.pdf
- CBC News Toronto. June 9, 2017. ‘This is an attempt at intimidation’: Brampton council proposal to hold media accountable compared to Trump. April Lindgren quoted about Brampton’s local news media. Available from http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/brampton-council-trump-1.4151932
- Brampton Guardian. June 7, 2017. POLITICAL NEWS EXPERT: Brampton councillors trying to ‘follow Donald Trump’s lead’ and intimidate media. April Lindgren interviewed about local news media in Brampton. Available from https://www.bramptonguardian.com/news-story/7359276-political-news-expert-brampton-councillors-trying-to-follow-donald-trump-s-lead-and-intimidate-media/
- CBC, Ottawa Morning. June 6, 2017. Research on local news poverty and The Local News Map mentioned by John Honderich, chair of Toronto Star Board of Directors.
- CBC Toronto. May 30, 2017. Can a Margaret Atwood-backed newspaper startup find success in Toronto’s west end? April Lindgren discusses the challenges facing print newspapers. Available from http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/west-end-phoenix-1.4138624
- QNet News. April 5, 2017. Belleville news outlet adapts amid storm of media change. Article cites Local News Map data and news poverty research. Available from http://www.qnetnews.ca/?p=98420
- C2C Journal. March 7, 2017. A world of information and none of it local. April Lindgren and Jaigris Hodson interviewed about the state of local news and social media’s role. http://www.c2cjournal.ca/2017/03/a-world-of-information-and-none-of-it-local/
- Toronto Star. February 4, 2017. Journalists are vanishing: Who will fill the void? Interview about April Lindgren’s news poverty research. Available from https://www.thestar.com/news/atkinsonseries/2017/02/04/journalists-are-vanishing-who-will-fill-the-void.html
- CKTB Radio St. Catharines. January 27, 2017. Interview with April Lindgren about state of news media in Canada.
- Toronto Star. January 26, 2017. Canadian journalism urged to tackle “culture of free” to survive. April Lindgren interviewed about the health of local news in Canada. Available from https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2017/01/26/canadian-journalism-urged-to-tackle-the-culture-of-free-to-survive.html
- Policy Options Magazine. January 25, 2017. After the local newspaper closes shop. Article mentions the local news poverty research. Available from http://policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/january-2017/after-the-local-newspaper-closes-shop/
- Radio 570 News Kitchener. January 23, 2017. April Lindgren interviewed about local news poverty.
- rabble.ca. November 21, 2016. Social media algorithms sink media into poverty. April Lindgren’s news poverty work quoted. Available from http://rabble.ca/blogs/bloggers/djclimenhaga/2016/11/social-media-algorithms-sink-media-poverty
- J-Source. November 9, 2016. As the ink fades. Article cites data from the Local News Map. Available from http://www.j-source.ca/article/ink-fades
- The Daily Courier. November 9, 2016. UBC prof. creates crowdsourcing map to track changes in Canada’s media. April Lindgren and Jon Corbett discuss the crowd-sourced interactive news map. Available from http://www.kelownadailycourier.ca/news/article_14ea6d52-a6cb-11e6-b013-ebaa1c2d3c38.html
- Guelph Politico. September 13, 2016. Do you miss a daily newspaper? Tell this lady about it. April Lindgren quoted about crowd-sourced news map. Available from https://guelphpolitico.ca/2016/09/13/do-you-miss-a-daily-newspaper-tell-this-lady-about-it/
- Ryerson City Building Institute Bulletin. September, 2016. Ryerson City Builder Spotlight: Interview with April Lindgren. Available from https://www.citybuildinginstitute.ca/2016/09/15/april-lindgren/
- New Canadian Media. August 31, 2016. Eye on Brampton: “Ethnic media are community institutions.” April Lindgren interviewed about her study of ethnic media and Brampton news coverage.
- No News is Bad News: Canada’s Media Collapse and What Comes Next by Ian Gill. Greystone Books/David Suzuki Institute, 2016. Profiles April Lindgren’s local news poverty research project, pp 99-100.
- J-Source. July 28, 2016. Reporters need to dig deeper into crime maps to tell the whole story. April Lindgren discusses local crime reporting. Available from http://www.j-source.ca/article/reporters-need-dig-deeper-crime-maps-tell-whole-story
- Ryerson Innovation Newsletter. Issue 21. May/June, 2016. Map exploring “news poverty” gathers information on changes to local news outlets across the country. Interview with map co-creator April Lindgren. Available from http://www.ryerson.ca/research/publications/newsletter/may-jun-2016.html
- Vice Motherboard. June 29, 2016. This map shows where and why local newspapers are shutting down. April Lindren interviewed about interactive new poverty map. Available from http://motherboard.vice.com/en_ca/read/ryerson-journalism-local-news-map-media-canada
- Geothink.ca. June 21, 2016. Local news map will be first to highlight disparities in coverage across Canada. April Lindren discusses interactive new poverty map. Available from http://geothink.ca/local-news-map-will-be-first-to-highlight-disparities-in-coverage-across-canada/
- J-Source. June 14, 2016. Crowd-sourced map tracks what’s happening to local news outlets across Canada. Highlights features of the interactive news poverty map co-created by April Lindgren. Available from http://www.j-source.ca/article/crowd-sourced-map-tracks-what%E2%80%99s-happening-local-news-outlets-across-canada
- King’s County Advertiser Register. Apr. 26, 2016. Newspapers are a mirror of the community. April Lindgren discusses the value of local newspapers.
- New Canadian Media. Mar. 2, 2016. Ethnic media demand more from City of Brampton. Cites April Lindgren’s research on the City of Brampton’s ethnic media strategy.
- New Canadian Media. Feb. 12, 2016. #CdnImm journalists find ‘PR Machine’ hard to grasp. April Lindgren interviewed about immigrant journalists and public relations access.
- CBC Ontario Today. Feb. 4, 2016. April Lindgren interviewed as a guest on a call-in show discussing on the loss of local newspapers and whether it matters.
- CBC Maritime Noon. Feb. 4, 2016. April Lindgren interviewed as a guest on a call-in show discussing the future of local news.
- CBCNews Nova Scotia. Feb. 3, 2016. “‘News poverty’ can harm democracy and communities, researcher finds.” April Lindgren interviewed about news poverty. Available from bit.ly/1Qc7LKf. Story picked up by Editor and Publisher and is available from bit.ly/1nRCzJQ
- CBC Superior North Thunder Bay. Feb. 1, 2016. April Lindgren interviewed about possible shut down of local TV station in Thunder Bay.
- CBC News Network with Andrew Nichols. Jan. 30, 2016. April Lindgren interviewed about news poverty and loss of local news outlets.
- Toronto Star. Jan. 29, 2016. “Bleak times for local journalism in Canada.” April Lindgren quoted about closure of local newspapers. Available from http://www.thestar.com/business/2016/01/29/bleak-times-for-local-journalism-in-canada.html
- Monocle Radio. Jan. 29, 2016. Interview with Peter Cardwell about the future of local newspapers.
- J-Source. Nov. 27, 2015. New research project examines local news poverty. Story about new research on local news poverty. Available from http://www.j-source.ca/article/new-research-project-examines-local-news-poverty
- Geothink.ca: Oct. 21, 2015. Journalism: Storytelling in the Geodata Age. Interview with April Lindgren about use of municipal open data sources, geospatial web tools and data journalism. Available from http://geothink.ca/journalism-storytelling-in-the-geodata-age/
- iPolitics.ca: Oct. 14, 2015. Conservative ethnic media ads claim Liberals support brothels. April Lindgren interviewed about political advertisements in ethnic media. Available from http://ipolitics.ca/2015/10/14/conservative-ethnic-media-ads-claim-liberals-support-brothels/
- Canadian Press: Oct. 7, 2015. Ethnic media a force in campaign coverage. April Lindgren talks about the role of ethnic media in political campaigns. Available from http://www.therecord.com/news-story/5950014-ethnic-media-force-in-campaign-coverage/
- J-Source: Sept. 30, 2015. News maps allow users to explore coverage of Toronto neighbourhoods. Story discusses the Local News Research Project’s interactive maps. Available from http://j-source.ca/article/news-maps-allow-users-explore-coverage-toronto-neighbourhoods
- CBC Thunder Bay Superior Morning: Sept. 2, 2015. April Lindgren speaks to CBC morning show about local news poverty and the closure of the Northern Sun newspaper in Red Lake, Ontario.
- Canadian Press, National Post, iPolitics, HuffPost Politics, The Prince George Citizen: June 19, 2015. Commons calls it quits with polls showing NDP lead in pre-election steeple chase. Quotes April Lindgren about use of polls in political reporting. Available from http://bit.ly/1GuOizh
- Le Devoir: Oct. 15, 2014. Les médias ethniques ont choyé les conservateurs: Plus d’espace a été consacré au PCC qu’aux autres partis. April Lindgren talks about ethnic media coverage of the 2011 election. Available from http://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/421061/campagne-2011-les-conservateurs-choyes-par-les-medias-ethniques
- Ottawa Citizen: Oct. 10, 2014. Conservatives’ ‘very ethnic’ media approach a success: journalism study. April Lindgren interviewed about ethnic media election coverage and Conservative success. Available from http://ottawacitizen.com/news/politics/conservatives-very-ethnic-media-approach-a-success-journalism-study
- J-Source: Sept. 26, 2014. Conservatives received most election coverage in GTA ethnic newspapers. Interview with April Lindgren about new research on ethnic media election coverage. Available from http://jpress.journalism.ryerson.ca/jsource/conservatives-received-most-election-coverage-in-gta-ethnic-newspapers/
- Global News: May 12, 2014. April Lindgren interviewed about why photographs matter to politicians for a story on photo opportunities during the Ontario election.
- New Canadian Media: Jan. 30 2014. Ethnic media fill in the blanks for newcomers. Q and A with April Lindgren about the role of ethnic media.
- CBC.ca: Jan. 23, 2014. Not all ethnic media outlets keen to pose with PM. April Lindgren interviewed about ethnic media coverage of federal politics. Available from http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/not-all-ethnic-media-outlets-keen-to-pose-with-pm-1.2500950
- Embassy Magazine: Jan. 22, 2014. Divided reaction to “cultural media” roundtables. April Lindgren interviewed about ethnic media coverage of federal politics.
- The Agenda with Steve Paikin: Oct. 30, 2013. April Lindgren discussed health of the ethnic press with other panelists.
- Kanadai Magyar Kulturkozpont: Oct. 18, 2013. Coverage in Hungarian media of presentation by April Lindgren to Canadian Ethnic Media Association.
- Estonian Life: Oct. 11, 2013. “April Lindgren, Ryerson Unversity professor of journalism, speaks about ethnic reporting at Canadian Ethnic Media Association.” Available from http://www.eestielu.ca/en/events/local-events/2083-april-lindgren-ryerson-university-professor-of-journalism-speaks-about-ethnic-reporting-at-canadian-ethnic-media-association-cema
- OMNI- Mandarin newscast: Oct. 4, 2013. April Lindgren talks about local news in ethnic media. Available from http://localnewsresearchproject.ca/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/CEMA-Mandarin-News.asf
- Globe and Mail: July 27, 2013. “How the Punjabi Post is joining the GTA’s mainstream media.” April Lindgren interviewed about newspapers serving the Punjabi community. Available from http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/toronto/how-the-punjabi-post-is-joining-the-gtas-mainstream-media/article13464039/
- CBC Information Morning: July 10, 2013. April Lindgren interviewed by St. John, N.B. CBC about closure of local private radio stations.
- Toronto Star: May 18, 2013. “Fall and rise of Canada’s ethnic newspapers.” Interview with April Lindgren about state of ethnocultural media, p E4.
- Radio Canada: May 6, 2013. Interview about ethnic media following shut down of local Italian-language newspaper.
- CBC Metro Morning: May 6, 2013. April Lindgren discusses role of ethnocultural media in Toronto-area communities.
- Diversity Institute, Ryerson University: April 24, 2013. “Research on diversity, equity and inclusion at Ryerson University.” April Lindgren presents on ethnic media research by the Local News Research Project. Available from http://www.ryerson.ca/diversity/news/2013-04-24.html
- New Canadian Media: January 17, 2013. “Ryerson study makes case for more local content in ethnic media.”
- Hong, Jackie. Ryerson Journalism Research Centre: Dec. 20, 2012. “Ryerson journalism student Sahar Fatima creates website devoted to local news research.” Available from http://ryersonjournalism.ca/2012/12/20/sahar-fatima-creates-website-devoted-to-local-news-research/
- Dispatches International: August, 2012. “Perspectives: Toronto’s Jane and Finch.” Article about local news research project study of neighbourhood stigmatization. Available from http://dinews.posterous.com/perspectives-torontos-jane-and-finch
- Openfile.ca: Dec. 29, 2011. “What can an ethnocultural newspaper tell us about our city?” Interview about Local News Research Project’s research on local news content in ethnic news media. Available from http://toronto.openfile.ca/toronto/text/what-can-ethnocultural-newspaper-tell-us-about-our-city
- The Link, Radio Canada International: Dec. 14, 2011. Interview about Local News Research Project’s research on local news content in ethnic news media. Podcast http://bit.ly/sWCsHY
- OMNI Television: Nov. 28, 2011. Interview about Local News Research Project’s research on local news content in ethnic news media.
- CBC Metro Morning: Nov. 25, 2011. Interview about Local News Research Project’s research on on local news content in ethnic news media.
- Globe and Mail: Oct. 26, 2010. “Why the media got it wrong.” Interview with April Lindgren about media coverage of the municipal election race.
- CBC Metro Morning: Oct. 19, 2010. Interview with April Lindgren about media coverage of the Toronto mayoral race.
- Global News: Oct. 5, 2010. Interview with April Lindgren on newspaper coverage of Toronto election race.
- Ryerson University Research News. “Ryerson researcher finds low-income neighbourhoods get bad rep due to media’s lack of resources.” Available from http://www.ryerson.ca/news/media/General_Public/20100617_rn_localnew.html
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