Letters to the Editor
Letters to the Editor
Writing a Letter to the Editor is a great way to raise awareness and grab the attention of your politicians.
Don't forget to send your letter to your local publications
in addition to the Herald!
Tips for Writing Your Letter to the Editor
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Check out our list of newspapers below for where and how to submit your letter
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Reference or respond to a recent article or letter in that newspaper to increase the chances of publication
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Respond quickly to media coverage if you can. Timely letters are more likely to be published.
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Make sure to follow the paper's guidelines (word count, information to include, etc.)
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You can submit a letter to more than one publication, but you may want to tweak your content based on the audience (local vs. provincial vs. national)
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Shorter letters generally have a better chance of getting published
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Make sure to double-check your spelling and grammar
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Ask a friend to read your letter before you submit it
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Sometimes you can submit longer pieces by email than through the web portals
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Don’t try to cover the entire topic in your letter; this is about what matters most to you
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Need some inspiration? Check out published Letters to the Editor and recent media coverage here
The Chronicle Herald
Area: Province-wide
Submit a letter to the editor: https://www.saltwire.com/send-letter/
For longer letters, you can email chletters@postmedia.com
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/category/nova-scotia/
Notes: Part of PNI Atlantic News
The Inverness Oran
Area: Inverness County
Submit a letter to the editor: oran@ns.aliantzinc.ca
Website: https://www.invernessoran.ca/
Cape Breton Post
Area: Cape Breton
Submit a letter to the editor: https://www.saltwire.com/send-letter/
For longer letters, you can email chletters@postmedia.com
Website: https://www.saltwire.com/category/cape-breton/
Notes: Part of PNI Atlantic News
The Porthawkesbury Reporter
Area: Communities around the Strait of Canso
Submit a letter to the editor: drakelowthers@porthawkesburyreporter.com
Website: https://porthawkesburyreporter.com/
Notes: Letters to the editor must be signed and include the writer's phone number and address
The Masthead News
Area: Chester, Lunenburg, St. Margaret's Bay, Tantallon, Hammonds Plains, Peggy's Cove Rd., and more
Submit a letter to the editor: info@themastheadnews.ca
Website: https://themastheadnews.ca/
Notes: The Masthead News has 30,400 print copies per issue and an unlimited online version. Letters to the Editor must be less than 350 words. A high-resolution photo is encouraged. Details of the distribution area can be found here.
Eastern Shore Cooperator
Area: Eastern Shore
Submit a letter to the editor: info@easternshorecooperator.ca
Website: https://www.easternshorecooperator.ca/
AllNovaScotia
Area: Province-wide
Submit a letter to the editor: Subscribers can send a comment on stories through the website or app
Website: https://www.allnovascotia.com/
Notes: Nova Scotia business and political coverage
LightHouse Now
Area: South Shore
Submit a letter to the editor: editor@lighthousenow
Website (for subscribers only): http://lighthousenow.ca/
Notes: Based in Bridgewater
The Shoreline Journal
Area: Fundy Shore, from Truro to Parrsboro
Submit a letter to the editor: maurice@theshorelinejournal.com
Website: https://www.theshorelinejournal.com/index.html
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The Advocate
Area: Pictou County
Submit a letter to the editor: https://www.pictouadvocate.com/site/forms/online_services/letter_editor/
Website: https://www.pictouadvocate.com/
Notes: Offers e-edition for subscribers
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The Guysborough Journal
Area: Guysborough County
Submit a letter to the editor: https://guysboroughjournal.ca/?page=contact-us
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The Coast
Area: Halifax
Submit a letter to the editor: https://www.thecoast.ca/halifax-submitaletter-page/
Website: https://www.thecoast.ca/
The Globe and Mail
Area: National Coverage
Submit a letter to the editor: mailto:Letters@globeandmail.com
Website: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/