Ticket giveaway for National Magazine Awards gala May 26 in Toronto

April 26, 2017 Editor News eventnational magazine awards

The 2017 National Magazine Awards nominations were announced last week and, as always, freelancers figure prominently among the nominees. And two of them are members of CMG Freelance.

Congratulations to Alison Motluk, whose piece "A Journey to the Medical Netherworld" is nominated in the Personal Journalism category. And congratulations to Kalli Anderson, whose article "Cannabis Kids" is nominated in the Feature Writing category. We wish them luck at the upcoming awards gala, on May 26th in Toronto.

The Magazine Awards are offering a special deal on gala tickets to freelancers this year. If you've been nominated for an award, you can get a ticket to the reception, dinner, and awards show for a discounted rate of $35 (down from the regular price of $135). These discounted tickets are in limited supply, so email staff@magazine-awards.com to reserve yours today.

CMG Freelance has a free gala ticket to give away to one of our members. If you'd like to be entered in a draw to win the ticket, email freelance@cmg.ca.

CMG Freelance compiling a freelance contract tips sheet

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Events for freelancers in Halifax May 3

April 25, 2017 Editor Event cmg freelancecwa associate memberseventmedia mixer

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Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 19-24

April 24, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: Union, Postmedia, strike deal to mitigate job losses at Vancouver Sun and Province [J-Source] Postmedia, union reach deal saving 21 out of 54 jobs…

Urban Worker Skillshare April 29 in Toronto

April 21, 2017 Editor Event cmg freelanceeventskillshareurban worker projectworkshop

If you're in the Toronto area, come and join CMG Freelance and the Urban Worker Project for a day-long workshop and after party for freelance and contract workers.It's happening on Saturday, April 29th from 9:30 to 6 p.m. at Story Arts Centre, Centennial College (951 Carlaw Avenue). It's an opportunity for freelancers to get together, network…

Media Mixer in Toronto April 25th

April 19, 2017 Editor Event cmg freelancecwa associate memberseventmedia mixer

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Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 11-18

April 18, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: What the sale of 27 newspapers to the Chronicle Herald will mean for Atlantic Canada [J-Source] It's past time to protect the 'precariat' [Toronto…

Freelance Skillshare and Community Building Opportunities

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Access Copyright Payback claim period open until May 31

April 12, 2017 Editor Compensation access copyrightfreelance compensation

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Media mixer in Ottawa on April 20

April 11, 2017 Editor Event cmg freelancecwa associate membersfreelance meet-upmedia mixer

Ottawa media workers, students and freelancers: mark your calendars for an exciting evening of mentorship and networking. You're invited to a media mixer on April 20th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Clocktower Brew Pub (200 Elgin Street). CWA Canada associate members is hosting this event to give media workers a chance to make connections with…