National Newspaper Week is Oct. 6 to 12

WELLINGTON COUNTY – From Oct. 6 to 12, newspapers across Canada will celebrate National Newspaper Week.

The awareness campaign  recognizes the role newspapers play in providing readers with credible, factual news and to spotlight why newspapers continue to be a trusted source of information that is critical to democracy.

“We remain thankful for a community that embraces our newspaper each week and a staff who work very hard to keep it interesting and informative,” said Advertiser publisher Dave Adsett.

Noting the federal election is less than three weeks away, Adsett said such campaigns are the perfect time to highlight the critical role played by newspapers.

Research from the Canadian Internet Registration Authority found that 70 per cent of Canadians are concerned fake news could impact the outcome of the federal election.

“The fact that Canadians are concerned about fake news and disinformation reinforces the need for media literacy,” states the website for News Media Canada, which represents hundreds of titles across the county.

Carrier day is Oct. 12

Though journalism is the focus of National Newspaper Week, each year the campaign also acknowledges distributors and carriers who bring news to their communities.

This year Carrier Appreciation Day is on Oct. 12.

“Our delivery personnel, totaling more than 175 dedicated individuals - van drivers, rural drivers and walking carriers - are the last link in the chain,” said Advertiser circulation manager Catharine Goss.

“They are out delivering in all types of weather conditions, to ensure that our valued customers receive their newspaper every week.”