It’s beginning to look a lot like News-mas
Fredericton Independent subscription would make ideal gift for news-hounds in your life
Christmas (with the other concurrent holidays around it) is a magical time of year for so many, with decorations and holiday spirit brightening people’s days.
But if you’re like me, it can also be a stressful time as well, because there’s so much to do, including organizing one’s thoughts and time to ensure one gets ideal gifts for those close to you.
Allow me for this brief moment to remove my journalist’s cap (traditionally, a fedora with a PRESS card in the band) and don something suitable for a salesman (a top hat?), as I shift into marketing mode for the Fredericton Independent.
If you’re on the hunt for a novel gift that’s easy to arrange, may I suggest a paid subscription to the Independent?
Full access on a monthly basis is just $9 per month, or one can essentially get two months for free by signing up for a $90 annual subscription.
No other local media outlet covers the local courts as thoroughly as we do here, and through the Substack platform, it’s a source of news that’s easily accessible and consumed. Subscribers can read new articles through the Substack app or on the web, and all subscribers get copies of stories delivered directly to their email inboxes as soon as they’re published.
While focusing on criminal justice and the courts, the Fredericton Independent also explores other topics, including the occasional upbeat feature and breaking news alerts about the weather, missing persons and other pressing issues.
Since launching in late January 2023, the Independent has seen its audience grow steadily, and even with a paywall model coming into effect earlier this year, that support and interest has continued and is encouraging.
My hope is the Fredericton Independent will continue to grow in 2025, and you can show support for local journalism and give the gift of information by joining the numbers of readers with unrestricted access to our reporting.
If things continue on an upward trend, you could see the Independent expand its complement of reporters and the extent of its coverage of local news.
What’s more, there’s never any lineup at the checkout to give the gift of journalism, and it’s easy to wrap.
The other added benefit to gifting someone a subscription is the fact you’ll be supporting local journalism. An informed community is a stronger community, empowered with knowledge in the push for change.
Just click here or on the “Give the gift of local news” button on this post. You can even schedule the gift subscription to kick in on a specific date (Dec. 25 seems like a natural choice for many).
And let me take this opportunity to thank all my readers - with free and paid subscriptions - for their attention and support over the past two years. Your interest has been incredibly encouraging and always appreciated!
Happy holidays, everyone, and may you be comfortable and content in the weeks and year ahead - as well as well informed!
Don MacPherson can be contacted at ftonindependent@gmail.com.