National Newspaper Week
October 4 to 10, 2026
Newspaper journalism—both local and national—is critically important, especially in the reality in which we live.
Real People Reporting Real News
National Newspaper Week is an annual celebration of the vital role newspapers and their journalists play in communities across Canada. It’s an opportunity to recognize the real people who report local stories, ask important questions, verify facts and help Canadians stay informed about the issues that affect their lives.
The week also encourages Canadians to consider where their news comes from and to support trusted journalism that connects communities and contributes to a healthy democracy.
Meet Al Gorithm.
He knows what you clicked. He knows what you watched. And he’s pretty sure he knows what you want to see next.
But there are some things Al can’t do.
He doesn’t attend your local council meeting, interview your neighbours, investigate local issues or verify the facts.
Journalists do.
Know where your news comes from.
Algorithms increasingly shape what we see online, often prioritizing content most likely to grab our attention. But behind credible journalism are real people doing the work to find, verify and report the facts.
That matters at a time when 78% of Canadians are concerned about fake news and disinformation. Canadians continue to trust newspapers, with 63% trusting editorial content in printed newspapers and 59% trusting newspaper websites [Newspapers 24/7].
This National Newspaper Week, we’re celebrating the journalists behind the headlines, and the newspapers that keep communities across Canada informed, connected and engaged.
Support real journalism.
Whether you read a printed newspaper, an e-edition or online, there are many ways to show your support. Read and share. Follow your local newspaper. Sign up for newsletters. Subscribe or buy a copy where available. And support the local businesses that advertise with it. Every action helps support the people doing the reporting.
Because Al Gorithm can show you what gets your attention.
Journalists report what deserves it.