As traditional news organizations
have faced a steady decline, the online local news network Village
Media has been thriving in small and medium-sized communities. But
as the government and tech giants have gotten into a standoff over
Bill C-18, the Online News Act, Village Media has been forced to
pause their growth. Their CEO Jeff Elgie talks to Paul about how
C-18 has hurt his business, and what’s at stake.
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