Subscription Costs and Access Models of Leading Local News Sites

Leading local news sites offer various subscription costs and access models, typically including digital access, print delivery, or a combination of both.

• Ottawa Citizen offers an online + ePaper subscription at a regular price of $29.99 per month, currently discounted to $14.00 per month, or $290.00 annually. This includes unlimited online access, an electronic replica of the print edition, personalized news feeds, exclusive articles, and newsletters.

• The Globe and Mail provides a Monday to Saturday home delivery subscription at $10.99 per week for the first 52 weeks. This includes physical newspaper delivery, unlimited digital access, a digital replica via Globe2Go, investor tools, exclusive newsletters, and audio versions of articles.

• Postmedia brands (such as National Post, Vancouver Sun, Calgary Herald) offer ePaper subscriptions payable monthly or annually. An annual fee of $26.00 applies if subscribers renew via mail invoice, but this fee can be avoided by switching to a pre-authorized monthly payment plan. Subscribers can manage their subscriptions online or by phone.

These models generally combine digital access with optional print delivery, with pricing structured monthly, weekly, or annually. Additional benefits often include exclusive content, newsletters, and digital tools. Some subscriptions also qualify for tax credits supporting digital news.