Canadian weekly world news
A blast from the past! The Canadian Weekly World News was a popular tabloid newspaper in Canada that was published from 1958 to 2000. It was known for its sensational and often bizarre headlines, as well as its coverage of celebrity gossip, crime, and human interest stories.
The paper was founded by John MacLean, a Scottish-born journalist who had previously worked for the Toronto Star and the Globe and Mail. MacLean's vision was to create a newspaper that would appeal to a broad audience, with a mix of serious news, human interest stories, and entertainment features.
The Canadian Weekly World News was published every Thursday and had a circulation of around 200,000 copies at its peak in the 1970s and 1980s. It was widely available at newsstands and convenience stores across Canada, and was also distributed in the United States and other countries.
Some of the paper's most famous features included:
- "The UFO Files": A regular section that covered alleged sightings of UFOs and extraterrestrial life.
- "The Weird and Wonderful": A section that featured strange and unusual stories from around the world.
- "The Celebrity Scene": A gossip column that covered the latest news and rumors about Canadian and international celebrities.
- "The Crime Beat": A section that covered crime stories from across Canada, often with a sensationalized twist.
The Canadian Weekly World News was known for its bold and attention-grabbing headlines, which often featured sensationalized claims and exaggerated stories. While the paper was popular among many readers, it was also criticized for its lack of journalistic integrity and its tendency to sensationalize and distort the truth.
In 2000, the paper ceased publication due to declining circulation and financial difficulties. However, its legacy lives on as a nostalgic reminder of a bygone era in Canadian journalism.