Screenshot of the The Rover website
The Rover is a local newspaper focused on communities in the Ottawa Valley region of Ontario. The publication provides coverage of local affairs, community events, municipal issues, businesses, and regional developments. It focuses on stories connected to residents, organizations, and activities throughout the area. The newspaper operates as a community publication providing local information and reporting.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Montréal, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2020
Languages:
English
French
Type of coverage:
Regional
Area of coverage:
Quebec province

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Health and well-being
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Economy and finance
Ethnic minorities
Refugees
Migration
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Opinion
Investigative journalism
Narrative journalism
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Data journalism
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Explanatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Christopher Curtis
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 or investment from philanthropic organisations
Local advertising sold by own team
Website subscriptions
Individual donations
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Audience support / reader revenue

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

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