Toronto: Media mixer on June 3

May 28, 2019 Editor Event eventmedia mixer

Toronto media workers, students and freelancers are invited to a media mixer on June 3 co-hosted by the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA) and CWA Canada Associate Members. The event is a welcome party to kick off the 2019 NCRA national conference.

Come out on Monday, June 3 at Ryerson Trans Media Zone (10 Dundas Street East) from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Enjoy free snacks and drinks as you make connections with your colleagues working in the media. The event is free to attend, but please register for a ticket on this Eventbrite page.

Hope to see you there!

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