Atlantic Canada's largest newspaper chain, Halifax-based SaltWire Network, has announced it will be laying off 109 people permanently. At the time the company said the layoffs were temporary, for up to 12 weeks. Of the 109 people laid off Tuesday, 61 worked in Nova Scotia, 25 in Newfoundland and Labrador, and 23 on P.E.I., according to the email. In March, the company announced it would be enacting a reduced work week for the remaining staff "earning over a certain amount." SaltWire Network operates 35 weeklies and dailies in Nova Scotia, Newfoundland and Labrador, P.E.I.

Source: CBC News June 23, 2020 21:11 UTC