Truth, clarity and community

Backed by our decades-long legacy of credible newspaper storytelling, today Black Press Media harnesses the power of multimedia platforms to ensure quality news is accessible to every fellow community member, no matter how you choose to read us.

We are for our communities

It all begins with the stories that matter most to readers in the communities we serve. From Smithers to Greater Vancouver, Victoria to Whitehorse, Black Press Media boasts more on-the-ground journalists than any other news agency in Western Canada, providing a depth of local knowledge that is unmatched.

With roots in some of the oldest, trusted newspapers in B.C., Alberta, Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, today Black Press Media offers award-winning news-gathering across Western Canada and beyond – both online and in print. This, paired with innovative opportunities to connect businesses with customers across the print, web and social sphere, has firmly established Black Press Media as Western Canada’s go-to source for relevant, trusted news and sales solutions.

Complementing our Canadian coverage are publications operated by Black Press Media’s Sound Publishing, with more than 30 titles in Washington’s Puget Sound region and Alaska, and more in Hawaii operated by Oahu Publications.

Beyond a trusted local news source serving Western Canada since 1975, Black Press Media offers the essential marketing strategies that businesses need to stay connected, relevant and successful with a comprehensive suite of integrated marketing tools.

Empowered by David H. Black, a visionary based in Victoria, B.C., Black Press Media is committed to impactful journalism and comprehensive communication tools. We strive to engage with our readers and customers at their preferred touchpoints, be it the digital realm or the tangible world of print, to deliver what matters most to them.

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1975

Williams Lake Tribune. David Black’s first publication, purchased from his father Alan Black.

1980

Ashcroft Cache Creek Journal acquired. Black Press Media’s first acquisition outside of Williams Lake.

1983 - 1985

Northern Interior publications acquired.

1985 - 1995

Vancouver Island group was created and established.

1997

Metro Valley Newspaper Group was acquired from Trinity Newspaper Group.

2000

Honolulu Star Advertiser / Oahu Publications
Kootenay newspapers acquired from Glacier Media.

2011

Peninsula Daily News and Sequim Gazette acquired.

2013

Yukon News and Everett Herald acquired.

2015

Vancouver Island - 8 additional newspapers acquired from Glacier Media.

2016

BPM launches full digital media across the group.

2018

Alaska Newspaper acquired.

2021

NNSL Media acquired (NWT & Nunavut).

2021

Big tech partners with Black Press Media and pays for content.

2022

Canadian operations expanded paid digital subscriptions.

Meet our team

Our management’s guidance and support has been pivotal in Black Press’ growth and success.

Executives

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Meet the Executive team at Black Press Media.

David Black

Chairman

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Rick O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer

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Randy Blair

Chief Operating Officer

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Meet the team at Black Press Media
David Black

David Black

Chairman

Email David Black

Rick O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer

Email Rick O'Connor

Randy Blair

Chief Operating Officer

Email Randy Blair

Rick O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer

Email Rick O'Connor

Rick O'Connor

Chief Executive Officer

Email Rick O'Connor

Randy Blair

Chief Operating Officer

Email Randy Blair

Randy Blair

Chief Operating Officer

Email Randy Blair

Quality journalism and results-driven marketing haven’t gone unnoticed

Our teams within Black Press Media continue to be recognized for journalistic integrity, innovation and marketing excellence. Our focus remains on delivering news that matters and local solutions that help our communities grow.

Delivering innovative solutions to build stronger communities

Working closely with our business and community partners, Black Press Media is hard at work delivering in-depth coverage and innovative solutions communities need to be successful both today and in the future.