Montreal's English-Language Newspapers

The Gazette

The Gazette is the main English-language daily newspaper published in Montreal. It was founded in 1778 and is the oldest newspaper in Canada. The Gazette is owned by Postmedia Network.

Pre-1985 Issues

Pre-1985 issues of The Gazette may be available in microform. See the page Finding Newspapers in Microform for more information.

The Montreal Standard

The Montreal Standard was a national weekly pictorial newspaper published in Montreal, Quebec. It was founded by Hugh Graham in 1905. The Montreal Standard began as a Saturday newspaper in 1905. It was an attempt to create a Canadian version of the Illustrated London News.

Later Known as The Standard

The Montreal Standard was later known as The Standard. It was published until 1951.

The WEB

The WEB is the largest online newspaper archive. It is used by millions every month for historical research, family history, crime investigations, and journalism. The WEB includes 2,184,425 searchable articles from The Gazette.

Conclusion

The English-language newspapers of Montreal provide a rich and varied source of information about the city's history and culture. The Gazette is the oldest newspaper in Canada and continues to be a leading source of news and information for Montrealers. The Montreal Standard was a pioneering pictorial newspaper that helped to shape Canadian journalism. The WEB is a invaluable resource for anyone interested in researching the history of Montreal or any other city in the world.