BCYCNA IS DEDICATED TO INDUSTRY EDUCATION MEDIA GUIDE MEDIA GUIDE MEDIAMEDIA GUIDE 2015 Edition The BCYCNA is a non-profi t membership organization representing community newspapers throughout British Columbia and the Yukon. We’ve existed as an organization since 1922, and today we boast a membership of 119 newspapers, with a combined readership of more than 2 million. The smallest newspaper circulates less than 1,000 copies each week, and the largest, more than 100,000. Our members refl ect the images, thoughts and everyday happenings of the communities they serve. While these communities may vary in size, from tiny, isolated locations to bustling suburban centres, they share one important feature – a strong community newspaper. These newspapers deliver more than the news. The information they deliver provides readers with a sense of pride, a sense of identity and a sense of belonging. Tim Shoults BCYCNA President Author Bios David F. Sutherland has a BA(hons) in English Language and Literature (UofT) 1975 and an L.L.B. (UBC) 1979. David articled to Lance Finch (then future Chief Justice of BC) and juniored him for four years. Since then, David has practiced civil litigation with a special interest in freedom of speech. He is listed in Best Lawyers in Canada regarding Defamation and Media Law. He has argued defamation and media cases at all levels of Court in Canada. He lectures and writes frequently, for example for the Law Society of BC, the Webster Foundation, numerous media organizations and the BC and Yukon Community Newspaper Association. He represents and advises LGBT media, governments including a variety of First Nations, and Unions but mostly for numerous print, broadcast, and cyber news media. He spent nine years on the Board and six years on the executive of the BC Civil Liberties Association - during which time he did not miss a meeting. David is the Chairman of the Board of Lawyers’ Rights Watch Canada, an NGO with special consultative status with the Economic and Social Council of the UN. http://www.lrwc.org/ about/ Vincy Cheung graduated from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature. She spent three years in Tokyo, Japan teaching English to business students and junior high school students. After returning to Vancouver and a short stint in the fi nancial industry, Vincy decided to pursue a paralegal designation. Vincy joined David F. Sutherland & Associates in 2013 and graduated from the Vancouver Community College Paralegal program in early 2015. She enjoys the challenges and learning opportunities of working at a small litigation fi rm. index Preface . .2 Copyright . .3 Requirements for Copyright Protection . .4 Uses by Newspapers of Copyright Material . .4 Term of Copyright Protection . .4 What NOT to Do When Gathering Material for Your Reporting . .5 Court Reporting . .5 Contempt of Court . .5 Adult Courts . .6 Youth Courts . .8 Youths and Provincial Off ence . 10 Reporting on Child Welfare Proceedings . 10 Defamation . 14 Preparing your Report for Publication . 14 Pre-Publication Lawyering . 16 Third Party Content . 16 Your Special Rights to Correct Errors . 17 Protecting your Special Rights . 18 Libel Suit . 20 Reporters’ Notes . 23 Advertising Alerts . 24 Copyright in Advertising . 24 Tobacco Advertising . 24 Alcohol Advertising . 25 Marijuana Advertising . 29 Elections . 30 Municipal Government Advertising . 33 Major Sporting Franchises . 34 Reproducing Money . 36 Mortgages, Loans and Financial Services . 37 Advertising of Taxes . 39 Auto Advertising . ..