Media Co-op

Concerning the Possible Arrest of Reporter Miles Howe in Elsipogtog

dawn — Thu, 17 Oct 2013 17:21:53 +0000

Miles Howe of the Halifax Media Co-op may have been arrested by RCMP while covering ongoing Mi'kmaq-led blockade against fracking

UPDATES BELOW

Participants in the anti-fracking struggle in New Brunswick have been stormed by an estimated 200 members of the RCMP, some dressed in military fatigues. The police raided the Rexton blockade where Mi'kmaq warriors and supporters are camped out against SWN Resources Canada Inc.

Mayday! The Dominion Needs More News!

SandraCuffe — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 22:14:34 +0000

Submit a pitch by May 1 at midnight

Ready for Mayday? Whether or not you've got plans, consider putting in a little journalistic labour towards pitching a story to The Dominion. We will pay two contributors $100 each for news features to be published online and to be considered for the July/August issue of our print magazine.

Land, Trade and Democracy Conference in Vancouver this Weekend

dawn — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 18:56:42 +0000

Event brings Colombian voices to the forefront

This weekend, a group of Colombians living in Vancouver together with supporters including local NGO CoDevelopment Canada are organizing a conference and discussion entitled Land, Trade and Democracy. There will be a keynote speech on Friday, September 21st and a day of workshops and panels on Saturday, September 22nd.

The Media Co-op is seeking Directors!

dawn — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 15:39:47 +0000

Now taking nominations for new contributor, editor, and local reps for the Board

The Media Co-op is planning our 2012 AGM for September 25, 2012 in Montreal, with meet-ups across the country. Members can also participate via phone and online. Visit this page for details and updates.

Reflections on Apartheid Oil

dawn — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 19:34:03 +0000

A conversation with Macdonald Stainsby

The Apartheid Oil series, which was originally published here on the Media Co-op, has created waves of discussion throughout the activist community and beyond.

Apartheid Oil?

dawn — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 17:26:45 +0000

Announcing a new Media Co-op Series

You may have heard of "Dirty Oil", "Ethical Oil", "Bloody Oil" or even "Conflict Oil"-- but have you heard of Apartheid Oil? This is the question that Edmonton based writer and activist Macdonald Stainsby has been asking himself since he visited the Middle East and Northern Africa earlier this year.

We Want to Pay You! Pitch us your story!

Editor — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 15:00:57 +0000

Hello Contributors!

As we do every month, in November we will pay two contributors for news features to be published in *The Dominion*. We prioritize news pieces with a Canadian angle, including photo essays and video pitches.

Pitches are welcome from anyone; priority for payment goes to those who have previously contributed.

The summer is nearly over. Make your back-to-work mean writing for the Dominion!

Natascia Lypny — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 19:50:27 +0000

September call for pitches

Hello contributing members,

Standing our Ground: The Media Co-op's Annual Review

dawn — Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:06:34 +0000

The last year has presented many challenges and opportunities for independent media organizations in Canada. Here at the Media Co-op, thanks to our contributors, readers, volunteers and editors, we've done our best to rise to the occasion.

Seeking equipment, contacts for Media Co-op journalist on Boat to Gaza

Moira Peters — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:24:05 +0000

Halifax Media Co-op journalist Miles Howe will join about 30 other Canadians on the Canada Boat to Gaza later this month.

Wanna Make A Hundred Bucks?

Moira Peters — Wed, 25 May 2011 19:27:09 +0000

Monthly call for pitches to The Dominion

As we do every month, in June we will pay two contributors for news features to be published in The Dominion. We prioritize solutions-oriented news pieces with a Canadian angle, including photo essays and video pitches. Pitches are welcome from anyone; priority for payment goes to those who have previously contributed.

How to pitch a story: