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The '''''Winnipeg Free Press''''' is a daily [[broadsheet]] [[newspaper]] in [[Winnipeg, Manitoba|Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. Founded in [[1872]], it is the oldest newspaper in western [[Canada]]. It is the newspaper with the largest readership in the province. |
The '''''Winnipeg Free Press''''' is a daily [[broadsheet]] [[newspaper]] in [[Winnipeg, Manitoba|Winnipeg]], [[Manitoba]]. Founded in [[1872]], it is the oldest newspaper in western [[Canada]]. It is the newspaper with the largest readership in the province. |
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In the first half of the 20th century, the Free Press was regarded as one of the most influential newspapers in Canada. It was edited, from 1901 to 1944, by John Wesley Dafoe, historically one of the country's best-regarded journalists. |
In the first half of the 20th century, the Free Press was regarded as one of the most influential newspapers in Canada. It was edited, from 1901 to 1944, by John Wesley Dafoe, historically one of the country's best-regarded journalists. |
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The newspaper was for many years a prominent banner in the [[Thomson Corporation|Thomson Corporation's]] stable of Canadian newspapers. It was acquired from Thomson in 2001 by [[FP Canadian Newspapers]] Limited Partnership, which also owns the ''[[Brandon Sun]]''. |
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Since 1991, the newspaper's offices and printing facilities have been located in the Inkster Industrial Park. Prior to the opening of its current complex, the ''Free Press'' occupied a prominent downtown building at 300 Carlton Street. |
Since 1991, the newspaper's offices and printing facilities have been located in the Inkster Industrial Park. Prior to the opening of its current complex, the ''Free Press'' occupied a prominent downtown building at 300 Carlton Street. |
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According to [[Canadian Newspaper Association]] figures, the newspaper's average weekday circulation for the 6 month period preceding March 31, 2006 was 119,082. This figure was 161,925 on Saturdays, and 114,966 on Sundays. |
According to [[Canadian Newspaper Association]] figures, the newspaper's average weekday circulation for the 6 month period preceding March 31, 2006 was 119,082. This figure was 161,925 on Saturdays, and 114,966 on Sundays. |
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==Free Press Archive== |
==Free Press Archive== |
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Various databases exist that provide past editions of the Free Press: |
Various databases exist that provide past editions of the Free Press: |
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
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| Format | Broadsheet |
| Owner(s) | FP Canadian Newspapers |
| Publisher | Bob Cox |
| Editor | Margo Goodhand |
| Founded | November, 1872 |
| Headquarters | 1355 Mountain Avenue , Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| Website | winnipegfreepress.com |
The Winnipeg Free Press is a daily broadsheet newspaper in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 1872, it is the oldest newspaper in western Canada. It is the newspaper with the largest readership in the province.
The Free Press is regarded as the newspaper of record for Winnipeg and Manitoba. It also provides coverage of national, international, sports, business, and entertainment news. Various consumer-oriented features such as homes and automobiles appear on a weekly basis. The newspaper's main competition is the Winnipeg Sun, a daily tabloid whose circulation is less than half as large.
In the first half of the 20th century, the Free Press was regarded as one of the most influential newspapers in Canada. It was edited, from 1901 to 1944, by John Wesley Dafoe, historically one of the country's best-regarded journalists.
The newspaper was for many years a prominent banner in the Thomson Corporation's stable of Canadian newspapers. It was acquired from Thomson in 2001 by FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership, which also owns the Brandon Sun.
Since 1991, the newspaper's offices and printing facilities have been located in the Inkster Industrial Park. Prior to the opening of its current complex, the Free Press occupied a prominent downtown building at 300 Carlton Street.
According to Canadian Newspaper Association figures, the newspaper's average weekday circulation for the 6 month period preceding March 31, 2006 was 119,082. This figure was 161,925 on Saturdays, and 114,966 on Sundays.
Free Press Archive
Various databases exist that provide past editions of the Free Press:
- ProQuest — May 1,2006–current (full text), 1981–April 30,2006 (index only)
- NewspaperArchive.com — 1874–1981 - (newspaper image)
External links
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