Join the Media Co-op in your neighbourhood for a discussion at how we're creating reader-funded, democratic media in Halifax and across Canada.

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Feb 18: Media Maker Skillshare, Dalhousie
Feb 21: Bedford
Feb 23: North End
Feb 24: St. Mary's
Feb 25: Spring Garden
Feb 26: Dartmouth
Feb 27: Clayton Park

With the death of the Daily News and major layoffs at the
Chronicle-Herald, it is becoming clear that advertising is failing as
a way to fund journalism that truly informs the public.

The Halifax Local of the Media Co-op is a democratically-run,
reader-funded news outlet. It will provide an opportunity for a
diverse membership to participate in deciding what stories are covered
and shaping how they will be covered. In addition to creating a
democratic, participatory form of news gathering, the Local will also
be dedicated to publishing high-quality, professional journalism that
builds off the information gathered by participants.

Media Co-op organizers from Halifax, Montreal and Vancouver are
currently touring the neighbourhoods of Halifax to discuss their plans
to get the Halifax Local up and running. They are speaking to groups
and individuals, signing up supporting members, asking people about
their concerns with media coverage, and explaining how to get involved
and support the co-op.

For a preview version of the Halifax Media Co-op, visit:

http://halifax.mediacoop.ca

Excepting the Media Maker Workshop, all events consist of a 30 minute
presentation about the Halifax Local, followed by a discussion.

Wednesday Feb 18
Media Maker Workshop with Dawn Paley
http://halifax.mediacoop.ca/events/1127
Learn journalism basics and how to use the Media Co-op site
NSPIRG Offices (Dalhousie SUB, 6136 University Ave, Rm 314)
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Saturday Feb 21, 2pm
Bedford Library
15 Dartmouth Road

Monday Feb 23, 7pm
North End
Roberts Street Social Centre
5684 Roberts (@ Agricola, near Charles)

Tuesday Feb 24, 6pm
Saint Mary's University
Rm SB159, Sobey Building, 903 Robie Street
Check halifax.mediacoop.ca/events

Wednesday Feb 25, 6pm
Spring Garden
Just Us Café
5896 Spring Garden (@ Robie)

Thursday Feb 26, 6pm
Dartmouth
Alderney Gate Library
Connected to ferry terminal

Friday Feb 27, 12pm
Clayton Park
Public Service Alliance
of Canada offices
Park West Centre Suite 301
287 Lacewood Drive

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All the best from the Media Co-op crew!