Top Digital Media Companies in Toronto

CBC – the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation – is a public broadcaster for radio and television in Canada. Founded in 1941, it is the oldest continually-existing broadcasting network in the country. With journalists in over 40 cities across Canada and bureaus in various locations around the world, it offers readers a wide coverage of news on its website, from local developments in business, politics, and economy to international news.

The Globe and Mail was founded in 1844. A broadsheet-format daily newspaper, The Globe and Mail is headqartered in Toronto. It is one of the most widely read newspapers in Canada. It is owned by The Woodbridge Company. The Globe publishes national and international news, has a prominent financial section, and offers articles in the opinions, business, life, arts, and numerous other sections. It has won numerous national newspaper awards and multiple Michener Awards.

The Toronto Star – also known as The Star – is a broadsheet-format daily newspaper. It was founded in 1892 as the Evening Star. In 1900, it was renamed to the Toronto Evening Star, and in 1971, to the Toronto Star. In 1996, the newspaper launched its website, which currently offers access to a limited number of pieces for free with the rest behind a paywall. The Star offers coverage of domestic and international news, publishing pieces in life, sports, opinion, entertainment, business, investigations, and politics sections.

Toronto Life was established in 1966. It is owned by St. Joseph Media. Toronto Life is a monthly magazine and digital media outlet that covers city-related news: culture, life, events, real estate, food & drinks, and more. The magazine won 110 gold awards in the Canadian National Magazine Awards, along with other achievements. “Through in-depth reporting, intelligent analysis and quality writing, Toronto Life offers an exciting, essential and entertaining guide to life in Toronto.”

MINING.com is a digital publication focused on offering mining news and analysis. It was launched in 2008 – as both a print and online magazine. In 2011, it switched to the online-only format. Daily posts are published in categories like copper, gold, lithium, nickel, and commodities. Additionally, readers will find a ranking of Top 50 biggest mining companies in the world. It also offers regional coverage: Africa, China, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Australia, Canada, and US.

Curiocity was established in 2017. This digital publication offers readers cities-specific information on local food and drinks, things to do, news, bargains, and adventures. “We help you get the most out of your city and focus on the easy-to-miss details that others overlook,” explains Curiocity. It publishes content across seven major cities in Canada as well as for Seattle, United States. Over 85% of the audience are between the ages of 18 and 44. 60% of readers are female, 40% male.

Established in 2002, originally as a discussion forum, UrbanToronto is a digital publication, a platform, and a community. The news section of the site offers daily pieces covering real estate and infrastructure news and developments in the city, construction updates, industry news, early renderings, etc. Additionally, UrbanToronto offers a database of companies and projects, a lively forum, and a map that displays the database of projects.

Chatham Daily News is a newspaper and website owned by Postmedia Solutions. With a focus on the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, it publishes news articles as well as information in sports, entertainment, life, health, and traffic categories. The print copy is published three times a week. Chatham Daily News also features a job board, obituaries, and a classified section.