Beyond the headlines: What we can learn from local journalism about community
News and the news landscape in Windsor, Ontario, are changing things up, not just offering updates, but becoming a mirror through which the community sees itself. Whether it’s crowded at the top with transportation or at the bottom of the hill with grassroots organizing, the stories emerging from this region are helping to define a narrative about resilience, creativity, and civic engagement. In Windsor, Ontario, the media attention has focused on the potential to boost trade, create jobs, and enhance cross-border relationships. But the story does not end with mega-projects. Local outlets have also been concentrating on the everyday stories of importance — public safety updates, environmental issues and cultural celebrations. Recent coverage of splash pad unveilings and Canada Day events, for example, emphasized the value of shared spaces and community involvement. These aren’t the types of stories that go national, but they hit home hard for locals. What makes the news in Windsor, Ont...