About Us

Transcontinental Inc. started out in 1978 with one printing plant in Quebec and has grown to be the leading printer of direct marketing products, inserts, flyers, books and newspapers in Canada. It is also Canada’s leading publisher of consumer magazines and the country’s second-largest publisher of local and regional newspapers.

Transcontinental Media has a very focused philosophy. At the core of this philosophy are the clients (advertisers and readers) we serve. We know the importance of getting involved and understanding the needs of our customers.

The culture of our company is based on common values: Respect for others; Creativity and innovation, Leadership, Professionalism and integrity, Judgement and discipline and Entrepreneurship.

Daily Newspapers: Transcontinental Media has nine daily newspapers located in major centers throughout Atlantic Canada. These papers have long and respected histories and are the main print media in the majority of the areas they cover.

Community Newspapers: Transcontinental boasts over more than 100 publications in its portfolio of weekly and specialty titles. There are now 27 weekly newspapers in Atlantic Canada. Weeklies are the front-line information vehicles and they are the primary voice of the communities they serve.