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The Winnipeg Free Press is an English-language daily newspaper based in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Founded in 1872 as the Manitoba Free Press, it adopted its present name in 1931 and is among the longest-running newspapers in Western Canada. Its reporting serves Winnipeg and communities across Manitoba, covering local and provincial affairs alongside national news, business, culture, and sports.
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When was the Winnipeg Free Press founded?
It was founded in 1872 as the Manitoba Free Press. The paper adopted the name Winnipeg Free Press in 1931.
Where is the Winnipeg Free Press published?
It is based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Its reporting serves Winnipeg as well as communities across Manitoba and the wider region.
What kind of news does the Winnipeg Free Press cover?
The paper covers local Winnipeg affairs, Manitoba politics, business, culture, sports, and wider Canadian and international news. Its local reporting is central to its identity.
Is the Winnipeg Free Press one of Canada's oldest newspapers?
It is among the longest-running newspapers in Western Canada. Its history reaches back to the Manitoba Free Press of 1872.
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