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Why Your Local News Needs a “Spoonful of Sugar” (And Why That Spoon is a Comedian)
Is the news making you anxious? You aren't alone. This blog explores how Newsload.ca is reviving the historical tradition of satire—from Ben Franklin to The Daily Show—to save local journalism. Discover how our "franchise of the funny" connects underemployed comedians with hard-hitting reporters to make civic engagement fun again.

Bryan Bakker
4 days ago18 min read


Comedic Coverage For Events
The Event ROI Upgrade: Turning Your Gala into a 6-Month Social Media 'Force Multiplier'

Bryan Bakker
Oct 104 min read


Submit Your News Shorts
We're looking for independent creators in London and region to produce and submit news shorts destined for our Newsload YouTube channel.

Bryan Bakker
Sep 274 min read


Why Local News Sources Should Embrace Newsload.ca
Local journalism is the backbone of democracy, but in the digital age, it’s becoming harder for small newspapers, TV stations, and radio...

Bryan Bakker
Aug 12 min read


Comedy is The Under-Utilized Super Power of the Center
Comedy is a fickle beast that doesn't work well in the political extremes.

Bryan Bakker
Oct 29, 20242 min read


Newsload and Fanshawe Sitting in a Tree - Totally Making Out...
The Newsload is super happy to announce that we are now releasing our 2024 collaboration project, with Fanshawe School of Contemporary Media

Bryan Bakker
Aug 2, 20242 min read


Woody Wanker Wants Something
Buyer beware has never been more true than today.

Bryan Bakker
Apr 11, 20243 min read


Spencer Higgins: Newsload Bio
Spencer Higgins is a comedian, actor, writer and DJ whose material focuses on impressions and music based humour. Whenever I work with a...

Bryan Bakker
Apr 11, 20242 min read


Volunteer to Become A Newsload Comedic Producer, Correspondent or Videographer
Build portfolio, work with fun local talent, meet stars, get community exposure and third party recognition.

Bryan Bakker
Mar 13, 20242 min read


The Newsload: Intelligence Proof Sure, But Artificial Intelligence Proof?
There are great reasons why the Newsload has the formula to outlast the mad take over of A.I. into all our creative spaces and thrive.

Bryan Bakker
Mar 9, 20242 min read


Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame
Newsload continues to inform folks on how comedy can be used to fight online extremism and rampant disinformation.

Bryan Bakker
Feb 28, 20241 min read


Re-Thinking Comedy
The Newsload is a comedy journalism franchise that does what the DAILY SHOW or RICK MERCER did on the national level, on the local level.

Bryan Bakker
Jan 8, 20243 min read


Fight Hate - Join The 'Bring The Blight' Challenge
Some corners of the online economy are shaping up in hate filled ways. As we grapple with a world where disinformation can easily look...

Bryan Bakker
Oct 3, 20233 min read


By Opposing the Online News Act, Facebook Becomes the Tabloid King of Canada
Newsload takes on Meta who has made it clear that they want to be the newest, bestest source of bullshit anywhere in Canada.

Bryan Bakker
Aug 28, 20233 min read


Bat 21 is better than I thought!!
Bat 21 is better than I thought!!
Carrie Anne Stephenson
May 30, 20232 min read


That's the Power of Radio
Mike Stubbs on singing in the car for exercise, how he loves to work in a car wash and the true power of radio.

Bryan Bakker
May 12, 20231 min read


Confessions of a Gino Vannelli Wannabe Groupie
This week on my show, Committing Carrie Carrie, I interview one of my all time idols, musician & writer Gino Vannelli! Holy shit! I mean...

Carrie Anne Stephenson
May 9, 20231 min read


Earth Feast London
Though we're pretty skeptical that our natural environment has any impact on our health and future we figured we'd check it out anyway.

Bryan Bakker
May 1, 20232 min read


Jester Lind: Newsload BIO
Jester Lind is made with only the finest potatoes, thinly sliced and cooked to perfection.

Bryan Bakker
Apr 7, 20232 min read


MP Lindsay Mathyssen On How Bullshit in Ottawa Often Comes With a Swirl
MP Lindsay Mathyssen talks about the best way to handle balls and how bullshit in politics often comes with a swirl.

Bryan Bakker
Apr 7, 20232 min read
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