SaltWire Network is a prominent news organization in Atlantic Canada, formed in 2017. With nearly 200 years of history across its publications, SaltWire delivers essential news to communities from Corner Brook to Yarmouth, Halifax to St. John’s, and beyond. The network operates daily papers such as The Chronicle Herald, The Guardian (Charlottetown), The Telegram (St. John's), and the Cape Breton Post, as well as several weekly publications, offering broad coverage of local, regional, national, and international news.
Purpose and Mission
SaltWire’s mission is to provoke thought and action for the betterment of Atlantic Canadian communities. Although its reach spans across the Atlantic region, its core focus is telling the stories that resonate most with the people who call these areas home.
Key Facts
Founded: 2017 (building on the nearly 200-year history of its publications).
Headquarters: Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Ownership: Privately owned by SaltWire Network Inc.
Publications: Daily papers include The Chronicle Herald, Cape Breton Post, The Guardian, and The Telegram. SaltWire also operates several weekly papers, such as The Journal Pioneer, The Annapolis Valley Register, and The Truro News.
Circulation: Over 300,000 weekly across print and digital platforms (as of 2023).
Language: English
Notable Awards and Initiatives: SaltWire Network publications have earned numerous journalism awards, and three reporters are funded by the Local Journalism Initiative, focusing on Indigenous affairs and climate change.
Milestones
SaltWire Network was created in 2017 following the acquisition of Transcontinental Media’s Atlantic Canadian newspapers by The Chronicle Herald. This merger brought together key publications under one banner, maintaining the legacy of nearly two centuries of local journalism. Today, SaltWire is committed to digital transformation, providing news through multiple platforms to better serve Atlantic Canadians.