The Picton Gazette

https://www.pictongazette.ca
Screenshot of the The Picton Gazette website
The Picton Gazette, first published as The Hallowell Free Press in 1830, is Canada’s oldest weekly newspaper. It rebranded as The Picton Gazette in 1836.It was purchased by Karen Valihora and Christopher Fanning, both of Prince Edward County, in May of 2023. The Picton Gazette is published every Thursday, covering municipal council meetings, local planning and development, agricultural news, community events, arts, and high school sports.

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Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Picton, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
1830
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Prince Edward County

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Politics
Sports
Entertainment and culture
Economy and finance
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Print
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Joseph Wilson
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Grants
Advertising
Audience support / reader revenue
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
Memberships
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Others revenue sources:
, Clasifieds and obituaries

Why is this profile included?

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