Fall is here! 🍂
As we embrace the changing season, we are reflecting on our achievements, looking forward to exciting upcoming launches and celebrating the spirit of community that defines us.
Village moves 🌟
A big congratulations to Alex Flood, who is moving from our SooToday editorial team to hit the ground running in Toronto as a reporter for TorontoToday.
Congratulations, Alex!
Our Toronto team is sure to benefit from your talent and tenacity as a local news reporter.
Speaking of TorontoToday ...
The countdown is on!
TorontoToday is set to officially launch in October, joining our Village as the newest hyperlocal news site in the network.
While in a much larger market than our typical sites, TorontoToday will follow our model of providing comprehensive coverage of the community — spotlighting the people, places, events and information that define the vibrant neighbourhoods comprising the heart of Toronto in the downtown core.
While Toronto boasts exceptional media coverage, TorontoToday aims to elevate hyperlocal journalism within Toronto’s downtown districts. Whether you live, work or play in this dynamic area, our boots-on-the-ground reporting will help foster deeper connections to the community.
Stay tuned for updates on who will comprise the Toronto team in the coming weeks.
SPACES is ready to launch 🚀
After years of research, development and fine-tuning, the future of community connection is here.
SPACES will be introduced to our first community, Sault Ste. Marie, in October.
The neighbourhood social media network brings a new approach to fostering meaningful connections in a safe digital space.
The SPACES team has secured dozens of hosts for launch, all subject matter experts in their respective fields who are passionate about sharing their local knowledge with the community.
Join us as we embark on this exciting journey, where there is a space for everyone.
✨ Spotlight on sponsorships ✨
We partnered with 25 local organizations in 20 different communities in September.
Sponsorships from this month included:
BradfordToday
Run for Bradford
BurlingtonToday
Burlington Golf Classic
EloraFergusToday
Enchanta
FlamboroughToday
Hamilton Walk for Down Syndrome on September 22, Joseph Brant Hospital
CollingwoodToday
Carnival North
GuelphToday
Michael House, World Animal Day, Taste of Guelph, The Great Harvest
MiltonToday
Milton Fair Grounds: Fall Fair
NewmarketToday
CMHA Yuk Yuks Show
OakvilleNews
Motionball
OrilliaMatters
Harvest Hoedown
PelhamToday
Welland Food Fest, Pelham Concert Series
SooToday
Sault Ste. Marie Kidney Walk, Habitat for Humanity Soo Burger Month
StratfordToday
Stratford Rotary Dragon Boat Festival
Sudbury.com
Bellies, Babies and Beyond, Cinefest, Northern Screams, Sudbury Burlesque
TimminsToday
Anangokaa Festival
Around Village
Rockton World's Fair
Benefit Show
Spotted around the Village 🌎
Village fun at the field! Some of our staff from OakvilleNews, MiltonToday, FlamboroughToday and HaltonHillsToday got together for the last Blue Jays game of the season in Toronto ⚾
Job openings 🔎
There are 10 open opportunities on our Village Media job board, including a reporting position at our head office in Sault Ste. Marie.
Pawesome Villager of the month 🐾
Meet Frank! 🦴
Frank is a one-year-old Irish Doodle whose favourite pastime is running after a ball. His favourite drink is Guinness 🍺 (which he enjoys responsibly).
Proud pet parent: Daniel Coleman
Until next month!
