The War on Journalists, Part Two | The Tyee

Fact-based reporting is a bedrock of democracy. That’s why some want it gone. Second of two.

The Tyee

#RicochetMedia has spoken to over half a dozen current and former OMG employees for this story (who have requested anonymity for fear of retaliation), a spokesperson for the newly formed employee union and Mohamed himself. We’ve listened to a leaked audio recording of a Dec. 5 all-hands meeting and confronted #Overstory management about a surprising number of #discrepancies in their public statements.

https://ricochet.media/en/3925/story-over-billionaire-blows-up-thriving-local-news-outlet

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Story, over: Billionaire blows up thriving local news outlet | Ricochet

Victoria’s Capital Daily was profitable, popular and a critical darling. Then the owners of Overstory Media Group fired most of its staff

Ricochet
A Bold Experiment in Local Journalism Hits the Rocks | The Tyee

Staff cuts at Overstory Media’s flagship raise alarms about its vision for local journalism’s future.

The Tyee

As billionaires buy social media sites to amplify propaganda & hate, their rich tech bro buds buy & gut long respected local news outlets, silencing truth for profit.

Story, over: Billionaire blows up thriving local news outlet | #Ricochet

https://ricochet.media/en/3925/story-over-billionaire-blows-up-thriving-local-news-outlet

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Story, over: Billionaire blows up thriving local news outlet | Ricochet

Victoria’s Capital Daily was profitable, popular and a critical darling. Then the owners of Overstory Media Group fired most of its staff

Ricochet

Central Saanich: Eligibility expanding for heat pump financing program

Central Saanich is expanding its heat pump financing program to include anyone using fossil fuels to heat their homes. That includes oil, natural gas, and propane.

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I love unexpected wonderful surprises! I was contacted by a friend about 20 minutes ago. He won tickets to #CapitalDailyFestival - happening tomorrow at #UVIC & is taking me.
#SpeakerPanels in afternoon & #LiveMusic in evening. https://hello.capitaldaily.ca/festival

I'm bringing an extra mask!

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The first-ever Capital Daily Festival is coming to Victoria