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Four Local Toronto-Area Metroland Newspapers Make a Print Comeback
Metroland reinvests in local journalism with new print editions and 20 internship positions after receiving over $3.2 million from Google last year.
- On Tuesday, Torstar and Metroland Media Group announced the return of print editions for four local newspapers in the Greater Toronto Area, reversing a 2023 shift to digital-only formats.
- Metroland Media Group had previously transitioned its hyperlocal publications to digital-only platforms in 2023 after restructuring under the Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act.
- A monthly print edition of the Burlington Post debuted last week, while the Oakville Beaver launches Wednesday, with Whitby This Week and Oshawa This Week following April 8 and 15.
- Metroland received more than $3.2 million in Google payments last year in exchange for Google securing an exemption from the Online News Act, providing capital for operations.
- To bolster local coverage, the company is relaunching its journalism internship program, creating 20 new editorial intern positions for summer and year-long placements across Ontario.
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Four local Toronto-area Metroland newspapers make a print comeback
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Four local Toronto-area Metroland newspapers make a print comeback – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Torstar and Metroland Media Group say print editions for four local newspapers in the Greater Toronto Area are making a comeback. A monthly print edition of the Burlington Post debuted last week, while the Oakville Beaver will be available for pick up at public locations and local businesses starting Wednesday. Meanwhile, Whitby This Week and Oshawa This Week are set to have print relaunches on April 8 and 15, respectively. Metroland s…
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