The Mississauga News
Canadian newspaper
The Mississauga News is a local news website in Mississauga, Ontario. The Mississauga News is part of Metroland Media Group, a subsidiary of Torstar.
Originally founded as a newspaper in 1965, the News ceased publishing a physical edition in 2023 after parent company Metroland entered bankruptcy protection and now operates as a news website.
History
Founded in 1965, The Mississauga News is characterized by its coverage of local issues, including those relating to civic politics, arts and entertainment, sports, crime, and recreation.
Upon Eve Adams' election as an MP in Stephen Harper's Conservative government, in the 2011 federal election, a seat in the City of Mississauga council was made available. "In the interest of ensuring fair and unbiased coverage for all candidates running in the Sept. 19 Ward 5 by-election," all stories about the vote and candidates were defaulted to not allow comments.
Publishers
Ron Lenyk (1978-2008)
Ken Nugent (2009-2012)
Dana Robbins (2013–2019)
Lenyk joined the Mississauga News in 1970 as a sports writer and a year later became the Mississauga News editor. In 1977, Lenyk was appointed publisher of The Brampton Guardian and the Mississauga News in 1978. He was named South Peel regional publisher and vice-president of Metroland Media Group Ltd.
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