The Bradford Times was a weekly community newspaper founded in October 1991 and terminated in November, 2017.
| Type | Weekly newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner(s) | Metroland Media Group (Torstar) |
| Editor | Miriam King |
| Founded | 1991 |
| Language | English |
| Ceased publication | November 27, 2017 |
| Headquarters | 74 John St. W., Box 1570, Bradford, Ontario, L3Z 2B8 |
| Website | [1] |
History
editThe Bradford West Gwillimbury Times served the Bradford West Gwillimbury, south Innisfil and Holland Marsh areas for over 18 years – covering local Town Council, charity and cultural events, sports and business news. It was delivered free by carrier, throughout its distribution area. Miriam King was the Editor since the paper was first published.
Shutdown
editThe Bradford Times was one of several Postmedia newspapers purchased by Torstar in a transaction between the two companies which concluded on November 27, 2017.[1] The closure of the paper was effective immediately.[2][3]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Kopun, Francine (November 27, 2017). "Torstar, Postmedia announce community and daily paper deal". Toronto Star. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ "Postmedia and Torstar swap dozens of community papers, but will shut down most of them". CBC News. The Canadian Press. November 27, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
- ^ "Metroland Media to publish 4 daily papers purchased from Postmedia". Metroland Media Group. Torstar Corporation. November 27, 2017. Archived from the original on November 28, 2017. Retrieved November 27, 2017.
The closure of the newspapers, which is effective immediately, will affect 46 full-time and part-time employees
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