In 2023, News Media Canada launched a bilingual illustrated book entitled Champions, honouring notable people from the Canadian news media industry.

Champions is available to view as a free e-book or download in pdf format below.

Click here to download the Champions book (.pdf)

Click here to download the complete list of champions of the truth.

Champions features the inspirational stories of notable people from the Canadian news media industry who have championed the truth in their own right.

This relatable, easy-to-read and bilingual publication includes custom illustrations by Canadian artist Rachel Joanis.

The champions featured in the book are an integral part of what keeps our democracy thriving through vibrant, independent and local news media. We celebrate these individuals for their tremendous contributions to the industry, their communities and Canada at large.

Download the .zip file to your device and read the FAQ for installation instructions.

Champions of the Truth:
The Power of Words.

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