Transcontinental
Encyclopedia
The fourth largest print media group in Canada, with more than 3,000 employees and annual revenues of $608 million in 2010, TC. Transcontinental reaches, through its multiplatform offering, over 18 million consumers across Canada. The group is the largest publisher of consumer magazines and French language educational resources in Canada, and the largest publisher of local and regional newspapers in Quebec and the Atlantic provinces.
Among its media properties are Canadian Living
, Coup de Pouce, Les Affaires
, Elle Québec, Elle Canada, PREMIUM
, The Guardian
in Charlottetown, and The Telegram
in St. John's
. TC. Transcontinental is also one of the Canadian publishing partners of Metro International
, holding majority ownership of the Montreal
and Halifax
editions of the Metro free daily newspaper.
TC. Transcontinental is also the leading distributor of door-to-door advertising material in Canada, with Publisac in Quebec and Targeo in the rest of Canada. TC. Transcontinental is distinguished by its custom publishing, mailing and customized email database, which allows marketers to connect efficiently with more than six million consumers. Thanks to a wide digital network of more than 300 websites, TC. Transcontinental reaches over 10 million unique visitors per month in Canada. Its most recent endeavor is weblocal.ca, a local search site launched in collaboration with YellowBot.
TC. Transcontinental is a subsidiary of Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B, TCL.PR.D) which has operations in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and reported revenue of C$2.1 billion in 2010.
On November 23, 2011, Transcontinental changed their trademark and brand to TC. Transcontinental, to reflect their increasing presence in digital publications.
Nova Scotia
Prince Edward Island
Quebec
Among its media properties are Canadian Living
Canadian Living
Canadian Living is a monthly Canadian lifestyle magazine, which publishes articles relating to food, fashion, crafts, and health and family advice....
, Coup de Pouce, Les Affaires
Les Affaires
Les Affaires is a French language weekly business newspaper, based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. It is owned by Transcontinental Media.-External links:*...
, Elle Québec, Elle Canada, PREMIUM
Premium
Premium may refer to:* Premium , a promotional item that can be received for a small fee when redeeming proofs of purchase that come with or on retail products....
, The Guardian
Charlottetown Guardian
The Guardian is a daily newspaper in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.The paper was originally launched in the 1870s as The Presbyterian and Evangelical Protestant Union, owned by Presbyterian minister Stephen G. Lawson...
in Charlottetown, and The Telegram
The Telegram
The Telegram is a daily newspaper published in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador.-History:The Evening Telegram was first published on April 3, 1879 by William James Herder. It adopted its current name in 1998, although it was also briefly published under this name in 1881...
in St. John's
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
. TC. Transcontinental is also one of the Canadian publishing partners of Metro International
Metro International
Metro International is a Swedish media company based in Luxembourg that publishes the Metro newspapers. Metro International's advertising sales have grown at a compound annual growth rate of 41% since launch of the first newspaper edition in 1995. It is a freesheet, meaning that distribution is...
, holding majority ownership of the Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
and Halifax
Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia
Halifax Regional Municipality is the capital of the province of Nova Scotia, Canada. The Regional Municipality had a 2006 census population of 372,679, while the metropolitan area had a 2010 estimated population of 403,188, and the urban area of Halifax had a population of 282,924...
editions of the Metro free daily newspaper.
TC. Transcontinental is also the leading distributor of door-to-door advertising material in Canada, with Publisac in Quebec and Targeo in the rest of Canada. TC. Transcontinental is distinguished by its custom publishing, mailing and customized email database, which allows marketers to connect efficiently with more than six million consumers. Thanks to a wide digital network of more than 300 websites, TC. Transcontinental reaches over 10 million unique visitors per month in Canada. Its most recent endeavor is weblocal.ca, a local search site launched in collaboration with YellowBot.
TC. Transcontinental is a subsidiary of Transcontinental Inc. (TSX: TCL.A, TCL.B, TCL.PR.D) which has operations in Canada, the United States and Mexico, and reported revenue of C$2.1 billion in 2010.
On November 23, 2011, Transcontinental changed their trademark and brand to TC. Transcontinental, to reflect their increasing presence in digital publications.
Newspapers
Partial list of newspapers owned by Transcontinental Media Inc.Nova Scotia
- The Daily NewsThe Daily News (Halifax)The Daily News was a tabloid newspaper in Halifax, Nova Scotia that was published from 1974 until ceasing operations in February 2008.-History:...
(Halifax), (defunct) - The Cape Breton PostCape Breton PostThe Cape Breton Post is the only daily newspaper published on Cape Breton Island. Based in Sydney, Nova Scotia, it specializes in local coverage of news, events, and sports from communities in the Cape Breton Regional Municipality and the counties of Inverness, Richmond and Victoria.The paper is...
- The Truro Daily News
- The Amherst Daily News
- The NewsThe News (New Glasgow)The News is a daily newspaper serving Pictou County, Nova Scotia...
(New Glasgow) - The Hants JournalThe Hants JournalThe Hants Journal is a weekly newspaper serving Hants County, Nova Scotia. It began publication in 1867 as the Saturday Mail, taking the name Hants Journal in 1870. It is the paper of record in Hants County.It has a circulation of under 2500....
- The Kings County Register
- The Shelburne County Coast Guard
- The Digby Courier
- The Yarmouth Vanguard
- The Queens County Advance
- The Annapolis Spectator
- The Kentville Advertiser
- Nova Scotia Business Journal
Prince Edward Island
- The Charlottetown GuardianCharlottetown GuardianThe Guardian is a daily newspaper in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island.The paper was originally launched in the 1870s as The Presbyterian and Evangelical Protestant Union, owned by Presbyterian minister Stephen G. Lawson...
- The Journal-Pioneer (Summerside)
Quebec
- Le Courrier Laval
- The Westmount ExaminerWestmount ExaminerThe Westmount Examiner is a weekly English language newspaper serving Westmount, Quebec, Canada. It has a circulation of 11,000, with a policy of covering news only from within Westmount. It has been available online since December 14th, 2009.-History:...
- The MonitorThe Monitor (Montreal)The Monitor is an English-language online newspaper based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada....
(Montreal) - Rive-Sud ExpressRive-Sud ExpressRive-Sud Express is a free French-language weekly tabloid newspaper based in Boucherville, Quebec, Canada. The newspaper is distributed to 145,000 homes in cities of Boucherville, Longueuil , Brossard and Saint-Lambert...
(Longueuil) - L'Action (Joliette)
- The Chronicle (West IslandWest IslandThe West Island is the unofficial name given to the western cities and boroughs of the Island of Montreal, in Quebec, Canada...
)
Magazines
Partial list of magazines owned by Transcontinental Media Inc.- Canadian LivingCanadian LivingCanadian Living is a monthly Canadian lifestyle magazine, which publishes articles relating to food, fashion, crafts, and health and family advice....
- Coup de pouce
- Elle CanadaElle (magazine)Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
- Elle QuébecElle (magazine)Elle is a worldwide magazine of French origin that focuses on women's fashion, beauty, health, and entertainment. Elle is also the world's largest fashion magazine. It was founded by Pierre Lazareff and his wife Hélène Gordon in 1945. The title, in French, means "she".-History:Elle was founded in...
- Good Times
- The Hockey NewsThe Hockey NewsThe Hockey News, commonly abbreviated to THN, is a North American ice hockey magazine published by Transcontinental. The Hockey News was founded in 1947 by Ken McKenzie and Bill Côté, and has since been the most recognized hockey publication in North America...
- Homemakers
- MoreMore (magazine)More, launched in September 1998, is a women's lifestyle magazine published once a month by the Meredith Corporation with a rate base of 1.3 million and a circulation of 1.5 million...
- Style at HomeStyle at homeStyle at Home is a monthly Canadian home decor and lifestyle magazine, which publishes articles about interior design, home decorating projects, outdoor living and entertaining....
Management
- Rémi Marcoux: Executive Chairman of the BoardChair (official)The chairman is the highest officer of an organized group such as a board, committee, or deliberative assembly. The person holding the office is typically elected or appointed by the members of the group. The chairman presides over meetings of the assembled group and conducts its business in an...
, Transcontinental Inc. - François Olivier: PresidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
and Chief Executive OfficerChief executive officerA chief executive officer , managing director , Executive Director for non-profit organizations, or chief executive is the highest-ranking corporate officer or administrator in charge of total management of an organization...
, Transcontinental Inc. - Benoît Huard: Vice PresidentVice presidentA vice president is an officer in government or business who is below a president in rank. The name comes from the Latin vice meaning 'in place of'. In some countries, the vice president is called the deputy president...
and Chief Financial OfficerChief financial officerThe chief financial officer or Chief financial and operating officer is a corporate officer primarily responsible for managing the financial risks of the corporation. This officer is also responsible for financial planning and record-keeping, as well as financial reporting to higher management...
, Transcontinental Inc. - Brian Reid: PresidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
, Transcontinental Printing - Natalie Larivière: PresidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
, Transcontinental Media - Christian Trudeau : PresidentPresidentA president is a leader of an organization, company, trade union, university, or country.Etymologically, a president is one who presides, who sits in leadership...
, Transcontinental Interactive