GTA Weekly is an independent, community-driven news publication serving the Greater Toronto Area. We bring readers in-depth coverage of local politics, housing, transit, sports, culture, and lifestyle — with a strong focus on stories that matter most to the people who live here.
As the editorial voice of the GTA, we champion new ideas, spotlight underrepresented communities, and offer thoughtful reporting that goes beyond the headlines.
🏙️ Our Mission
To inform, empower, and connect readers across Toronto and its surrounding regions by delivering accurate, timely, and visionary journalism — one story at a time.
🧭 What We Cover
Our 20-section editorial lineup includes:
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🏘️ Affordable Housing – Reporting on real solutions and current projects across the GTA
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🚇 Transit – Editorials on the future of public transportation and regional mobility
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🏒 Sports – Weekly coverage of OHL, AHL, CEBL, and local youth athletes
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🎭 Entertainment – Concerts, festivals, TV, film, and cultural events
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✈️ Travel & Lifestyle – Local festivals, global destinations, family events, and food culture
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🧠 Education – In-depth looks at schools, policy, youth, and community learning
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🇨🇦 National & Provincial News – Key issues through a GTA lens
Explore all of our editorial series, including Keys to the City, Square Footage, Watch the Block, The Learning Curve, GTA Eats, and more.
📰 Our Reach
We print and distribute 20,000 copies weekly across Toronto, Brampton, Mississauga, Vaughan, Markham, Durham Region, and more — totaling over 1 million copies annually. Our digital platform continues to grow with new original stories published daily.
👥 Our Team
Led by Editor-in-Chief Alwin Marshall-Squire, our newsroom includes dedicated contributors, columnists, and guest writers with deep ties to their communities. We also feature weekly editorials from industry voices like Nick Kossovan (The Art of Finding Work) and spotlights on emerging local talent in sports and arts.
📢 Join the Conversation
Whether you’re a local reader, sponsor, community organizer, or aspiring journalist — there’s a place for you at GTA Weekly.
📧 Contact us: Visit our Contact Page
📲 Follow us on all platforms: @GTAWeeklyNews
🗓️ New issue every Thursday
📝 GTA Weekly – Where Community Meets Journalism.