David McKillop, a survivor of Rideau Regional Centre, an Ontario institution for people with developmental disabilities, shared is story with photojournalist Laura Proctor, whose work was published by the Globe and Mail. Photo by Laura Proctor

A story told by the inaugural recipient of the News Photographers Association of Canada Community Storytelling Grant has been shared in one of the country’s leading publications.

When Laura Proctor was awarded the grant in 2025, she was able to create a photo essay on the harmful legacy of the Rideau Regional Centre, one of Ontario’s largest and oldest asylums, and others like it. Her work focused on the stories of former residents and family members who were institutionalized there, and the lasting effects it had on their lives.

Proctor’s story was published in the August 27, 2026 edition of The Globe and Mail, and can be seen at The Globe and Mail website.

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Following the opening of the NPOY contest, we received numerous correspondence from not only members, but judging candidates that the coinciding Winter Olympics would pose an obstacle to timely entry. With that in mind the NPAC board and NPOY committee have made the decision to extend the entry deadline to March 1.

We look forward to once again showcasing the best photojournalism Canada has to offer in this exclusively photographic competition. More than ever, there is a need for real images telling unflinching truths, capturing beautiful moments, and everything in between.

More information can be found at

National Pictures of the Year Rules and Submission Guidelines

The National Pictures of the Year (NPOY) competition submissions is now open.

We look forward to once again showcasing the best photojournalism Canada has to offer in this exclusively photographic competition. More than ever, there is a need for real images telling unflinching truths, capturing beautiful moments, and everything in between.

The entry period is open until 11:59 p.m. PST on February 20 and more information can be found at

National Pictures of the Year Rules and Submission Guidelines