National Newspaper Week is an annual opportunity to recognize the role that newspapers and their sites play in providing Canadians with credible, factual news and spotlight why news media continues to be a trusted source of information that it critical to our democracy.

Local newspapers deliver vital information to Canadians every day, connecting local communities across the country. In fact, nine in ten Canadians (86%) read newspapers each week across Canada - either in print or digital format.

National Newspaper Week is a chance to reflect on the essential service newspapers provide with diverse, local, original content that cannot be found anywhere else.

To celebrate National Newspaper Week 2022, News Media Canada created a custom font entitled, “Champions”, available for free download. Designed with both print and digital platforms in mind, the Champions font honours newspapers' history while looking forward to a bright and multi-platformed future.

Champions is a geo-humanist font that incorporates both humanistic traits — which mimic hand motions reflecting the craft and artistry that goes into producing credible news each day — and highly geometric shapes — which represent the structure and rigour of fact-checking, editing, and producing high-quality credible content newspapers are known for.

Inspired by the essential service that newspapers provide, the Champions font highlights the power of words, and the people behind the press, who use them to communicate essential information to Canadians each and every day. These real-life superheroes keep our democracy thriving through a vibrant and independent news media.

Download the .zip file to your computer and read the FAQ for installation instructions.

Champions of the Truth:
The Power of Words.

Show your support on social media by posting a photo with your favourite newspaper.

Let your followers know why newspapers are important to you!

Tag @NewsMediaCanada and use #NationalNewspaperWeek and #ChampionsoftheTruth.