Edmonton Sun

The Edmonton Sun is a daily newspaper and news website published in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. It is owned by Postmedia following its 2015 acquisition of Sun Media from Quebecor.

Edmonton Sun
The Edmonton Sun cover from June 26, 2010.
The Edmonton Sun cover from June 26, 2010, on the Edmonton Oilers pick of Taylor Hall.
TypeDaily newspaper
FormatTabloid
Owner(s)Postmedia
Editor-in-chiefLorne Motley
Managing editorDave Breakenridge
Founded1978
Headquarters350-4990 92 Avenue
Edmonton, Alberta
T6B 3A1
Circulation36,566 weekdays
35,359 Saturdays
45,353 Sundays (as of 2015)[1]
ISSN0839-4776
Websitewww.edmontonsun.com

It began publishing Sunday April 2, 1978 and shares many characteristics with Sun Media's other tabloids, including an emphasis on local news stories, its conservative editorial stance, extensive sports coverage, and a daily Sunshine Girl. Once each year, the Edmonton Sun prints a special swimsuit edition. Around Christmas time, they print a holiday lingerie edition.

Circulation

The Edmonton Sun has seen like most Canadian daily newspapers a decline in circulation. Its total circulation dropped by 34 percent to 37,649 copies daily from 2009 to 2015.[2]

As of 2023, Edmonton Sun has a daily circulation of approximately 50,000 copies, and its readership includes a diverse mix of ages and demographics. The newspaper is available for purchase at newsstands and convenience stores throughout the city, as well as through home delivery.

Daily average[3]
10,000
20,000
30,000
40,000
50,000
60,000
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015

See also

References
  1. "2015 Daily Newspaper Circulation Spreadsheet (Excel)". News Media Canada. Retrieved 16 December 2017. Numbers are based on the total circulation (print plus digital editions).
  2. "Daily Newspaper Circulation Data". News Media Canada. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  3. "Daily Newspaper Circulation Data". News Media Canada. Retrieved 16 December 2017. Figures refer to the total circulation (print and digital combined) which includes paid and unpaid copies.

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