Where's the Money In Media?

Panel discussion on proposed corporate media bailouts, cuts to the CBC, and exciting alternative models for media

*Wednesday, May 27 6:45-9:00 pm
VIVO Media Arts Centre, 1965 Main St. near 3rd close to Main Street/Science World Skytrain and Main Street #3 bus
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Organized by the Campaign for Democratic Media-Vancouver (formerly Media Democracy Day organizing committee)

Featuring:

*Charlie Smith*, Editor, The Georgia Straight
*Marika Swan*, Interim Manager, Redwire Native Youth Media
*Colin Preston*, Library Coordinator & Canadian Media Guild Secretary, CBC Vancouver

*Linda Solomon* Founder and Editor of the Vancouver Observer
and other special guests

Seating is limited - register online to save a seat

At this critical time when the new media environment is being molded and the traditional news industry is in a state of decline, creative approaches to journalism are urgently needed.

Yet politicians and policy makers are poised to further support the big conglomerates that got us into this mess in the first place. Canwest and other corporate media may even get a government bailout. At the same time, CBC is slashing jobs and programming under unprecedented cuts, and there is no end in sight.

-If news financed by big business is failing, what alternatives do we have?
-What role could/should CBC play?
-What other models for media are available?
-What can we do?

Vancouver's leading independent media makers lead a panel and discussion about proposed government bailouts of corporate media, the impacts of cuts to the public broadcaster, and exciting alternative models for media.


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Suggested Donation $7 in advance, $12 at the door
no one turned away for lack of funds.

Snacks will be served
bus tickets available
Free childcare available onsite with advance request

*Seating is limited! To save your spot, please R.S.V.P. by net, phone, or email:*

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