When a local newspaper investigation saves taxpayers hundreds of millions of dollars, it's more than just good journalism—it's infrastructure in action. In this episode, we explore how local media serves as part of the connective tissue of community life, from holding power accountable to helping you connect with the people in your community. But with over 600 news outlets closing across Canada since 2008, we ask: what happens when the ties that bind us together start to unravel?
THANKS TO OUR GUESTS
Mirko Petricevic, Chief Ink-stigator (co-ordinator) of Ink-stained wretches
Irene Schmidt-Adeney, Writer at Ayr News
Sue Foxton, Mayor of North Dumfries
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Resources for supporting local journalism from the Ink-stained Wretches website
CREDITS
Jay Harrison, Host/Producer/Editor
Karyn Atkins, Writer
Deren Atkins, Editor
David Harmes, Executive Producer/Engineer
MUSIC
courtesy of Epidemic Sound
Main theme music - Rocket Jr: High Tech
Transition music - Par Hagstrom: Snakes and Fire (Instrumental Version), and Loyae: Level Up
This show was made possible by the support of the Waterloo Region Community Foundation.
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