Prince George Free Press

Last updated
The Free Press
Format tabloid
Owner(s) Black Press
Aberdeen Publishing
Launched 1994
Language English
Ceased publication May 1, 2015
City Prince George
Country Canada
Website www.pgfreepress.com

The Prince George Free Press was a local weekly newspaper published in Prince George, British Columbia, Canada from 1994 to 2015. The Free Press was the first journalism employer for Michelle Lang who later died in 2009 while reporting from Afghanistan. [1]

Prince George, British Columbia City in British Columbia, Canada

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British Columbia is the westernmost province of Canada, located between the Pacific Ocean and the Rocky Mountains. With an estimated population of 5.016 million as of 2018, it is Canada's third-most populous province.

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The Free Press competed against the daily Prince George Citizen . Several Free Press staff were hired by The Citizen. Nine were working at The Citizen before the closure of the Free Press. [3]

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References

  1. Peebles, Frank. "Fond memories of the Free Press". Prince George Citizen. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  2. Phillips, Bill (2015-04-30). "-30- Prince George Free Press closes its doors". Prince George Free Press. Retrieved 6 January 2016.
  3. "Prince George Free Press to close down after 20 years". Radio West - CBC News. Retrieved 6 January 2016.