West Nipissing Tribune

https://westnipissing.com
Screenshot of the West Nipissing Tribune website
The West Nipissing Tribune is an independent community newspaper based in Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. Established in 1968, it is one of the few remaining 100% locally owned and operated newspapers in the province. The outlet is notable for its commitment to the region's bilingual and tri-cultural character, publishing content in both English and French. It covers a broad range of local issues, including municipal council, provincial and federal politics, education, sports, and cultural events.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Sturgeon Falls, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
1968
Languages:
English
French
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
West Nipissing

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Education
Environment
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Society and human rights
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Opinion
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Social media platforms
Print
Facebook

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
3
Founders:
Rene Piche, Rod Blais, Wayne Green
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
Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities
Local advertising sold by own team
The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Others revenue sources:
Print suscriptions , Classifieds

Why is this profile included?

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