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

Ayr News

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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