The Brampton Guardian
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The Brampton Guardian is a locally distributed, cost-free community newspaper in Brampton
, Ontario
, Canada
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Originally created as a corporately-run publication, the newspaper was sold in 1966 to The Toronto Telegram, leading to unbiased coverage. The paper soon began running two front pages, one with a Bramalea-oriented lead story, the other with a Brampton-based story; the title of the publication became The Brampton/Bramalea Guardian.
When the Telegram ceased, Douglas Bassett
sold the Guardian to the Inland Publishing chain, owned by The Toronto Star. In 1971, the newspaper transitioned to broadsheet format, and in 1973, it became The Brampton Guardian.
In 1981, Inland transferred the paper to Metroland
, where it has remained ever since. As of 1988, weekly circulation was 120,000, and the publication had a staff of 150. From 1973-1988, The Brampton Guardian has won over 100 awards for community journalism.
The Region of Peel Archives, part of the Peel Heritage Complex
, holds the newspaper's photographic records from its era as the independently published The Bramalea Guardian (1966–1973). Over 30,000 images are in the collection, varying from original prints, and negatives of 2¼ x 2¼ inch and 35 mm formats.
A short-lived rival, The Brampton Bulletin, lasted from 2005 until early November 2006; its reason for failure was never announced, but likely was financial.
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South Asian Focus was established based on these trends in early 2007 as a weekly newspaper addressing issues of interest to all South Asian communities. Sunil Rao edits the newspaper.
Brampton
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History
In the late-1950s, the Bramalea development began, under the oversight of Bayton Holdings Ltd., then Bramalea Consolidated Developments Limited. An attempt at a self-contained community, the "satellite city" included industrial parks, shopping centres, and other conveniences. Bramalea Limited created a newspaper for the community, The Bramalea Guardian. The Guardian was first published August 13, 1964, as a weekly in tabloid format publication.Originally created as a corporately-run publication, the newspaper was sold in 1966 to The Toronto Telegram, leading to unbiased coverage. The paper soon began running two front pages, one with a Bramalea-oriented lead story, the other with a Brampton-based story; the title of the publication became The Brampton/Bramalea Guardian.
When the Telegram ceased, Douglas Bassett
Douglas Bassett
Douglas Graeme Bassett, OC, O.Ont is a Canadian media executive.Born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of John Bassett, he is the former President and Chief Executive Officer of Baton Broadcasting Inc. and Chairman of the Board of CTV Television Network Limited...
sold the Guardian to the Inland Publishing chain, owned by The Toronto Star. In 1971, the newspaper transitioned to broadsheet format, and in 1973, it became The Brampton Guardian.
In 1981, Inland transferred the paper to Metroland
Metroland Media Group
Metroland Media Group, also referred to as Metroland is a publisher of daily and weekly community newspapers, as well as several speciality products and services, in the southern part of the Canadian province of Ontario...
, where it has remained ever since. As of 1988, weekly circulation was 120,000, and the publication had a staff of 150. From 1973-1988, The Brampton Guardian has won over 100 awards for community journalism.
The Region of Peel Archives, part of the Peel Heritage Complex
Peel Heritage Complex
The Peel Heritage Complex is a museum/art gallery/archives for the Peel Region, located in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.Originally the Peel County Courthouse, Brampton Jail , and registry office, this complex hosts award-winning exhibition...
, holds the newspaper's photographic records from its era as the independently published The Bramalea Guardian (1966–1973). Over 30,000 images are in the collection, varying from original prints, and negatives of 2¼ x 2¼ inch and 35 mm formats.
A short-lived rival, The Brampton Bulletin, lasted from 2005 until early November 2006; its reason for failure was never announced, but likely was financial.
The Brampton Booster
The final issue was published January 6, 2011; it was replaced the next week by Thursday edition of The Brampton GuardianThe Brampton Guardian
The Brampton Guardian is a locally distributed, cost-free community newspaper in Brampton, Ontario, Canada.-History:In the late-1950s, the Bramalea development began, under the oversight of Bayton Holdings Ltd., then Bramalea Consolidated Developments Limited...
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South Asian Focus
The Region of Peel and the wider Greater Toronto Area continues to welcome a rapidly growing visible minority community. The minority is now becoming the majority in several pockets of the GTA, and South Asians spearhead this demographic shift.South Asian Focus was established based on these trends in early 2007 as a weekly newspaper addressing issues of interest to all South Asian communities. Sunil Rao edits the newspaper.