The purchase is being made by SaltWire Network Inc., a newly created media group that publishes the Chronicle Herald. University of King's College journalism professor Stephen Kimber said since the strike began, the Herald has been unwilling to negotiate in good faith with its striking workers. That would mean a story written for the Herald would be published in other papers owned by SaltWire Network, and vice versa. 'Incredible loss' of local storiesAny closure of small community papers in Atlantic Canada could be disastrous, said Lisa Taylor. Chronicle Herald workers have been striking since Jan. 23, 2016.

Source: CBC News April 13, 2017 19:35 UTC