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Death of a local paper: Saltwire announces closing of Sackville Tribune-Post

Posted on March 18, 2021 by brucewark

Mark Lever, President and CEO of the Saltwire Network has confirmed that his company has closed the Sackville Tribune-Post. “Every time a brand goes away, it’s a sad, sad day,” Lever said today during a telephone interview. He added that subscriptions … Continue reading →

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Mt. A. prof warns that closure of Sackville’s weekly paper could have dire effects

Posted on July 17, 2020 by brucewark

Mount Allison University Professor Erin Steuter says the Tantramar area needs a strong local newspaper so that people can understand the many issues they’re facing rather than depending on unreliable social media posts that can sow division, intolerance and even … Continue reading →

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Future still uncertain for Sackville Tribune-Post and Amherst News

Posted on June 24, 2020 by brucewark

The Saltwire Network says it is assessing the future of its weekly newspapers in Atlantic Canada including the Sackville Tribune-Post and the Amherst News after announcing the permanent layoff of 109 employees yesterday. The company, which also owns daily papers in Halifax, Charlottetown, … Continue reading →

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Sackville paper closes offices and cuts staff to save money

Posted on May 23, 2018 by brucewark

The Sackville Tribune-Post has closed its downtown offices at 80 Main Street until further notice, but will continue to publish the weekly paper on Wednesdays. The money-saving measure will eliminate one part-time employee who worked the front desk. Managing Editor Scott Doherty … Continue reading →

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