National Newspapers in Canada

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National news sources in Canada

This page lists 20 outlets categorized as national in our Canada directory. Use it when you want a tighter set than the full country list — for example comparing specialist coverage, regional desks or thematic brands — while still opening each publisher’s official website.

Examples in this filter include Montreal Gazette, Globe and Mail, Toronto Star, La Presse, National Post.

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Newspapers and news websites from Canada - National

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    Calgary Herald is an Alberta-based daily offering in-depth coverage of Calgary’s local news, politics, business, sports, and lifestyle, with significant regional and national content. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy and regional affairs, Calgary Herald often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada.
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    Chronicle Herald is a leading newspaper in Halifax, Nova Scotia, covering local news, politics, business, entertainment, and sports, with a special focus on issues affecting the Atlantic provinces. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Chronicle Herald matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
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    Edmonton Journal is a key newspaper in Alberta, offering local news, business, sports, and politics, with extensive coverage of Edmonton and the broader Canadian landscape. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy and regional affairs, Edmonton Journal often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada.
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    Globe and Mail is a leading Canadian national newspaper known for its coverage of business, financial news, politics, and culture, with a reputation for quality journalism and in-depth reporting. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Globe and Mail matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
  • 1981 times
    Presse is a French-language daily newspaper based in Montreal, providing comprehensive coverage of Canadian news, international affairs, and topics related to culture, business, and politics. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether La Presse matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, culture and society and international news, La Presse often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada.
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    Leader-Post is a prominent newspaper in Regina, Saskatchewan, offering news coverage on local politics, sports, business, and community events, with a particular focus on the needs of Regina’s residents. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Leader-Post matches the beat they want to follow.
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    Lethbridge Herald is a key daily newspaper in Lethbridge, Alberta, offering news coverage on local events, politics, sports, and lifestyle, as well as regional and national content. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs, Lethbridge Herald often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.
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    London Free Press is a major daily newspaper in London, Ontario, offering news, business, sports, and lifestyle coverage with a focus on the city and southwestern Ontario. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether London Free Press matches the beat they want to follow.
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    Medicine Hat News serves the Medicine Hat region in Alberta with local news, sports, business, and community events, while also providing provincial and national news coverage. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Medicine Hat News matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
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    Montreal Gazette is a prominent English-language daily in Montreal, offering news, sports, entertainment, and business coverage, with a focus on local, national, and international stories relevant to Montrealers. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, Montreal Gazette often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
  • 1875 times
    National Post is a Canadian daily newspaper providing insightful news, business, and financial coverage, along with analysis on politics, culture, and international affairs. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, culture and society and international news, National Post often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, culture and society and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada.
  • 202 times
    Ottawa Citizen provides comprehensive news coverage for Canada’s capital, including politics, national news, business, sports, and local events, along with in-depth reporting on Ottawa’s cultural landscape. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Ottawa Citizen matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
  • 167 times
    Province is a leading Vancouver daily that covers local, national, and international news, with a strong emphasis on sports, entertainment, and lifestyle content, as well as issues facing British Columbians. Alongside core reporting on regional affairs and international news, Province often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need.
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    StarPhoenix is a major daily newspaper based in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, offering coverage of local news, sports, business, politics, and lifestyle in the city and surrounding areas. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada. Readers can skim alerts or open longer features and commentary depending on how much context they need. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether StarPhoenix matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading.
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    Record is a regional newspaper based in Waterloo, Ontario, offering in-depth news coverage on local issues, business, sports, and community life across the Waterloo Region. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy and regional affairs, The Record often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada.
  • 441 times
    Times-Colonist is a Victoria-based daily newspaper serving Vancouver Island with coverage of local, provincial, national, and international news, as well as business, entertainment, and sports. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, Times-Colonist often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada.
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    Toronto Star is one of Canada’s largest daily newspapers, providing in-depth coverage of national and international news, politics, business, sports, and lifestyle, with a strong focus on local Toronto stories. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, Toronto Star often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers. The outlet is useful for comparing local angles with international wires and for following stories as they develop in Canada.
  • 236 times
    Vancouver Sun is a major daily newspaper in Vancouver, British Columbia, covering local and regional news, business, politics, and sports, with a focus on Western Canada and international stories. This profile summarizes the brand’s focus so visitors can decide whether Vancouver Sun matches the beat they want to follow. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, regional affairs and international news, Vancouver Sun often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada.
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    Windsor Star is a prominent newspaper in Windsor, Ontario, covering local news, sports, politics, and business, with a focus on Windsor’s unique cultural and economic landscape. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy, culture and society and regional affairs, Windsor Star often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy, culture and society and regional affairs, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.
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    Winnipeg Free Press is a major newspaper in Manitoba, covering news, politics, business, and sports with a focus on Winnipeg and its surrounding areas, as well as national and international topics. Editorial formats range from short alerts to features and analysis, supporting both quick scans and deeper reading. Alongside core reporting on business and the economy and international news, Winnipeg Free Press often surfaces related society, culture and regional developments in Canada. Coverage typically includes business and the economy and international news, with updates published throughout the day for desktop and mobile readers.