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Unifor applauds CRTC for supporting local news

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TORONTO, June 4, 2024 /CNW/ – Unifor applauds the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)’s announcement today of new supports for local Canadian news, in conjunction with its regulatory plan to modernize Canada’s broadcasting framework.

“Unifor has been advocating for American streamers to pay their fair share to the Canadian broadcasting system for over 15 years,” said Unifor National President Lana Payne.

“Foreign streamers have been competing directly with Canadian broadcasters, and they should have the same responsibilities and obligations to support local news and Canadian storytelling.”

In the announcement, the CRTC is requiring online streaming services to contribute 5% of their Canadian revenues to support the Canadian broadcasting system, with 1.5% of those revenues to go to the Independent Local News Fund (ILNF).

These obligations will start in the 2024-2025 broadcast year and will provide an estimated $200 million per year in new funding, which includes approximately $60 million for the ILNF.

The funding will go to areas in the Canadian broadcasting system in dire need of support, such as local news on radio and television, French-language content, Indigenous content, and content created by and for equity-deserving communities, official language minority communities, and Canadians of diverse backgrounds.

While this new funding is great news for independent television stations in Canada, Unifor is concerned that the vertically-integrated news outlets that are also struggling, will not receive adequate support from this new funding, and Unifor hopes this will be addressed in subsequent proceedings.

The Online Streaming Act (formerly Bill C-11) is a modernization of the Broadcasting Act to bring foreign internet streamers (e.g. Netflix) into Canada’s regulatory system. Canadian broadcasters have long had to support Canadian content and to support local news, and the Online Streaming Act will aim to level the playing field between Canadian broadcasters and digital streamers.

Allowing foreign digital streaming services direct access to the Canadian market has upended the traditional funding model that supported broadcast TV for decades, which has contributed to the decline of support for local news.

Meanwhile, news deserts are growing in Canada, even though local news is essential to our democracy.

Bell Media, Rogers Media, Corus Media all had layoffs in 2023, with Bell Media leading the way with 1,300 jobs eliminated last June. Many local communities are without any local news, relying on regionalized news from Canada’s major centres.

Unifor lost over 120 broadcast media members in 2023, and this year, the union has already seen 163 jobs eliminated.

“In an age of disinformation, Canadians will depend on trusted news sources more than ever. The decline of local television news is not simply a function of a change in television viewing habits, it is a result of systematic failure to regulate and properly fund and support it,” said Unifor Media Director Randy Kitt.

“There may be a reluctance from foreign streamers to cooperate with these initiatives, but they have a responsibility to Canadians to contribute to the Canadian broadcasting system in a meaningful way, since they profit from it. It is essential the Commission and the government have a strong resolve against these American streaming giants.”

Unifor represents more than 10,000 media workers, including 5,000 members in the broadcast and film industries.

Unifor is Canada’s largest union in the private sector, representing 320,000 workers in every major area of the economy. The union advocates for all working people and their rights, fights for equality and social justice in Canada and abroad and strives to create progressive change for a better future.

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International Fellowship of Christians and Jews Voted a ‘Best Nonprofit to Work For’ by Nonprofit Times for Fifth Year

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CHICAGO, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) today announced it has been named a 2025 Best Nonprofit to Work For by The NonProfit Times. This is the fifth time the organization has been awarded this distinction, and the third consecutive year overall.

According to the 2025 rankings list, The Fellowship placed in the top half of 50 organizations nationwide ranking 21st, and placed 7th out of 22 amongst mid-sized employers, marking its third consecutive top 10 ranking in that category.

The NonProfit Times partners with Best Companies Group (BCG) annually to identify nonprofit organizations where leaders have excelled in creating quality workplaces. Nonprofits across the U.S. completed a two-part survey process, including a review of their workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics, and completed an employee survey to measure the employee experience. BCG managed the overall process, analyzed the data, and determined the ranking.

“Even with rising global antisemitism and evil acts of terror dominating the headlines seemingly every day since October 7, 2023, our incredible team continues to provide lifesaving solutions, aid and care to the people of Israel and the Jewish people both in Israel and around the world,” said Fellowship U.S. CEO and Global Chief Operating Officer, Robin Van Etten. “I am also continually humbled by the best-in-class level of professionalism, unwavering dedication and personal care every member of our team brings to their role each day—whether working with partners, donors, our beneficiaries or simply one another, being awarded this honor for a third consecutive year and fifth time overall speaks volumes to the strength of our global culture, and that we truly are “One Fellowship.”

The Fellowship, which is Israel’s largest provider of humanitarian aid, has provided more than $157 million in emergency aid and ongoing assistance to hundreds of thousands of Israelis affected by the ongoing war following the attacks of October 7, 2023, and continues to meet the needs as they arise.

To view the full list of 2025 winners, click here. To learn more about The Fellowship, its mission, and culture, visit www.ifcj.org.

About the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews

For more than 40 years, the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (The Fellowship) has been the leading nonprofit building bridges between Christians and Jews, blessing Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and lifesaving aid. In 2024, The Fellowship helped more than 2 million people living in poverty, helped thousands make aliyah back to their homeland, Israel, and helped strengthen Israel’s security infrastructure. To learn more about The Fellowship’s work, visit www.ifcj.org.

Media Contact: press@ifcj.org

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D.Law NextGen Academy Expands with Launch of Summer Internship Program for High School Students

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LOS ANGELES, May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Building on the momentum of its recently announced Summer Associate Program, D.Law’s NextGen Academy is proud to introduce a new initiative aimed at reaching even earlier into the talent pipeline: the D.Law Summer Internship Program for high school students.

This immersive, part-time program spans four weeks and reflects the firm’s continued commitment to mentoring and inspiring the next generation of legal professionals—not just at the law school level, but among promising high school students who may be encountering the legal field for the first time.

A First Look Inside the Internship

Designed for current 11th and 12th grade students, the Summer Internship Program offers an invaluable opportunity to gain real-world experience at a plaintiff-side employment law firm. Taking place on-site at D.Law’s Glendale office, the program introduces interns to a professional legal environment through a blend of interactive workshops and hands-on projects.

Interns will receive guidance on creating resumes and LinkedIn profiles, practice job interviews, gain a foundational understanding of employment rights, and hear directly from legal professionals during engaging Q&A sessions. Every aspect of the program is geared toward building workplace readiness and confidence—tools that will benefit students far beyond the summer.

A Mission of Mentorship

“The Summer Internship Program is about early exposure to empowerment,” said Arsheen Qader, Director of the Internship Program. “We want high school students—especially those who may never have imagined a future in law—to see how capable and valued they already are. By giving them practical experience and connecting them with role models in the field, we’re planting seeds that could grow into careers devoted to justice, advocacy, and impact.”

Director of People and Culture Karen Daniel sees the internship as a natural extension of the firm’s values. “We believe in sharing knowledge and fostering growth. This program is about investing in future advocates, regardless of how early they are in their journey,” he said. “We want young people to know there’s a place for them here—especially if they’re passionate about fairness, justice, and standing up for others.”

How to Apply

The Summer Internship Program is paid, and open to students currently in 11th and 12th grade. Applicants must submit a resume, an unofficial transcript, and a one-page cover letter explaining why they’re a strong fit for the program.

More information on the Summer Internship Program is available at www.d.law/summer-internship

Media Contact: Armen Petrosyan, armen@d.law

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Barracuda Earns Six Honors in 2025 SC Awards and Global InfoSec Awards

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Reigns as Industry Best in Email Security, Managed XDR and Data Protection

CAMPBELL, Calif., May 5, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Barracuda Networks, Inc., a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats for all sized businesses, today announced it has won six coveted awards for its leadership and innovation in email security, managed XDR and data protection. SC Media honored Barracuda with its 2025 Best Secure Messaging Solution Trust Award and Cyber Defense Magazine recognized the company with five Global Infosec Awards, all of which were presented at RSA Conference in San Francisco.

SC Media’s annual SC Awards is the cybersecurity industry’s most prestigious and competitive awards program. Barracuda was selected as the winner by a distinguished panel of industry experts, practitioners and members of SC Media and the CyberRisk Alliance.

“The platform leverages machine learning to predict, identify, and neutralize threats before they reach users,” according to SC Media’s coverage of Barracuda’s award win. “Its automated incident response features detect and mitigate threats in real time, reducing the need for manual intervention. Barracuda also monitors internal and outbound email traffic to detect early signs of phishing and account takeover attempts, enabling faster threat detection and proactive risk mitigation.”

Cyber Defense Magazine’s recognition of Barracuda with five Global InfoSec Awards highlights the strength of its comprehensive platform. Barracuda earned top honors for its flagship offerings: Barracuda Managed XDR, Barracuda Email Protection and Barracuda Cloud-to-Cloud Backup. The platform reigns as industry best in these categories:

Best Service: Extended Detection and Response (XDR)Next Gen: Managed XDR Security (MXDR)Best Solution: Anti-phishingVisionary: Email Security and ManagementBest Service: Cloud Backup

“As the cyberthreat landscape grows more volatile, our mission remains clear: to deliver complete protection against complex threats, and to protect and support our customers for life,” said Hatem Naguib, CEO at Barracuda. “These awards are a testament to the dedication of our teams and our continued focus on innovation and helping our customers and partners strengthen their cyber resilience to stay ahead of today’s most advanced attacks.”

These latest wins add to a growing list of accolades Barracuda has received in 2025. Already this year, Barracuda was honored in the Cybersecurity Excellence Awards, CRN Security 100 and AI 100, Cloud Computing Magazine Backup and Disaster Recovery Awards, Cloud Awards, and other notable programs.

“Barracuda embodies three major qualities we look for in winners: understanding tomorrow’s threats, today; providing a cost-effective solution; and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach,” said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.

About Barracuda 
Barracuda is a leading cybersecurity company providing complete protection against complex threats. Our platform protects email, data, applications, and networks with innovative solutions and a managed XDR service to strengthen cyber resilience. Hundreds of thousands of IT professionals and managed service providers worldwide trust us to protect and support them with solutions that are easy to buy, deploy and use. For more information, visit barracuda.com.

Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S., and other countries.

Contact:
Anne Campbell 
Barracuda Networks, Inc. 
978-328-1642 
acampbell@barracuda.com

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