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Finding Freelance Work: Getting the Most out of Job Bank 2.0


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The CFG Job Bank received top ratings since it launched more than three years ago. Now it’s new, improved, and still tops the list of member favorites. Have you ever wondered where all those amazing CFG Job Bank postings come [Read the full article…]

The New Version of the CFG Job Bank is LIVE!!!


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The Canadian Freelance Guild’s Job Bank was one of the first member services launched following our founding in early 2020 with the merger of the Professional Writers Association of Canada and the Canadian Media Guild’s Freelance Branch. And despite its [Read the full article…]

2022 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Awards open for submissions


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Freelancers who write about social justice issues, the 2022 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Awards is now open for submissions.

A note from the departing Story Board editor


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It’s hard to believe it’s been nearly a decade, but I became the editor of Story Board in July of 2012. I was fully freelance at that point, fitting writing assignments in between snack time, loads of laundry, school drop-offs, [Read the full article…]

2021 Rory Peck Awards open for submissions


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Freelance video journalists living anywhere in the world can now submit their work for the 2021 Rory Peck Awards. The awards come with a cash prize and focus on international news and current affairs, with one category dedicated specifically to [Read the full article…]

‘Casual Friday’ and Give Us Your Thoughts


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CFG members, please join the CFG Board of Directors for another online ‘Casual Friday’ mixer on May 28 at 4:00 EDT. Part of the chat will be about the Board’s upcoming Strategic Planning Session. We’d love to hear your thoughts [Read the full article…]

CFG election results


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After the poll closed last night, Sunday May 9th, the following result has been certified by the Election Committee. Lisa Caroglanian Dorazio has been elected as the Director – Membership Management and Recruitment. Thanks to all who voted, the candidates, [Read the full article…]

The CFG poll is now open


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CFG members in good standing may now cast their ballots in the CFG election for Director-at-Large (Membership). The poll will close at 11:59pm Eastern Time, Sunday, May 9th. To read more about the candidates and view their introductory videos, click here.

Board of Directors Election Update and Candidate Profiles


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  There will be one CFG election held on May 7th to 9th, for the position of Director – Membership. There are two candidates, Lisa Caroglanian Dorazio from BC and Grant Frost from Nova Scotia. Voting will take place on [Read the full article…]

2021 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Awards open for submissions


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Freelancers, if you’ve written about social justice issues this year, it’s time to submit your work for the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Book and Magazine Awards. The awards are now open for submissions and the competition closes on Friday, June [Read the full article…]