The Beacon as it Was and Is
Twenty years ago the James Bay Newspaper Society emerged from a remarkable history of local community newspapers. One of its first steps was to find a new name. They selected The James Bay Beacon. It is interesting to compare some of those first issues with today's.
There are some obvious differences. The masthead has changed somewhat. The number of pages has increased from a normal 12 to the usual 20 now. Advertising costs have tripled. Dramatically different layout and printing methods have occurred, from cut-and- paste to fully computerized systems. Gone are the days when volunteers laboured into the wee hours to produce the templates which had to be transported to a photo shop, then to the printer. Now a one-finger jab sends everything to the printer. Although early on it had to resort to requests for donations to keep it solvent, The Beacon has now been operating in the black. Circulation has increased from 6500 to 7500, reflecting population growth.
In this issue...
MLA Report: Risk Without Reward
MP Report: We Can Afford to Raise the GIS and Lift All Seniors Out of Poverty
Canadian Political System: Does Anyone Care?
Catherine Smart: A James Bay Inspiration
Titanic: The British Columbia Story
James Bay Community School: Want to Share Some Ideas? Go to TED
JBNH: How the Business Community is Supporting Our Members
JBCP: Volunteers Helping Seniors
Story of the James Bay Project
Poetry
Tortoiseshell or "Tortoise Hell"
Stormy Night and Morning After
Letters to the Editor
In Answer to Letter "Overboard on Dogs" Feb 2012
Dog Haters Allowed to Voice Their Opinion
Recipes by Conni Atwell
Chicken, Chicken, and More Chicken
This Month's Mystery House
February’s Mystery House is located at 217 Ontario Street
