Come Work with Us!
The Local is looking for a talented, Toronto-based journalist to join our team as a full-time, permanent staff reporter to cover beats like public education and labour.
Meet the 2023 Fellows
We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s Local Journalism Fellows: Khadija Alam, Mobólúwajídìde (“Bo”) D. Joseph, Daysha Loppie, and Sakeina Syed.
The Local Wins Two Digital Publishing Awards
The honours include gold in the General Excellence category for the third year in a row.
Awards Season at The Local
We’re honoured to have received nominations for three National Magazine Awards and two Digital Publishing Awards, including for General Excellence.
See the Results of Our Annual Diversity Survey
Every year The Local conducts a diversity survey among staff and contributors. See how we did in 2022.
The Local Journalism Fellowship 2023
Now in its fourth year, the program provides training and mentorship to aspiring and emerging journalists from communities underrepresented in Canadian media. Applications are now open.
A Local Year in Review
Favourite reporting moments, overlooked stories, heaviest furniture to carry up four flights of stairs—a Local staff 2022 roundtable.
Gearing Up for October’s Election
Help us reach our $25,000 goal!
We’re Hiring an Editorial Assistant
Join us for a 20-week newsroom internship, supported by Journalists for Human Rights’ Enhanced Access to Opportunity for BIPOC Youth in Canadian Media program.
Meet the 2022 Fellows
Now in its third year, our fellowship program has become central to The Local’s mission and identity.
The Local Wins Two National Magazine Awards
The honour includes the prestigious Editor Grand Prix for senior editor Nicholas Hune-Brown.
The Local Wins Two Digital Publishing Awards
We took home the prize for Best News Coverage and, for the second year in a row, General Excellence
Canada’s Online News Act Must Be Transparent, Fair, and Include News Innovators
Without amendments, Bill C-18 risks disproportionately benefitting large news organizations and shutting out digital startups and independent media.
Twelve Award Nominations for The Local
The recognition includes nine Digital Publishing Awards and three National Magazine Awards.
The Local’s Peel Pandemic Coverage Wins World Press Freedom Canada Prize
The award recognizes Fatima Syed’s groundbreaking reporting of the pandemic in Peel region.
See the Results of Our Annual Diversity Survey
This year, The Local’s contributor pool grew in diversity, with 73 percent of respondents identifying as racialized.
The Local Journalism Fellowship 2022
Now in its third year, the program provides training and mentorship to aspiring and emerging journalists from communities underrepresented in Canadian media. Applications are now open.
Meet Inori Roy, the Newest Member of The Local
A reporter with a talent for investigative data journalism, Inori will strengthen our coverage of health and social issues in Toronto.
The Local Wins Digital Publishing Awards
The Local was the third-most awarded publication, behind only The Globe and Mail and Radio-Canada.