StarMetro papers going digital-only outside Ontario

TORONTO–TorStar Corp. is shuttering the print versions of its StarMetro series of free daily newspapers across the country.

The company says it’s going to transition to a digital-only model.

“StarMetro will publish final print editions in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Toronto and Halifax on Dec. 20, however, commuters will continue to be served by the Star’s growing roster of mobile, digital and newsletter offerings from the Star,” reads a statement from Bob Hepburn, Communications Director with TorStar.

“We are going digital-only outside of Ontario as more and more of our commuter readers are using their smartphones, laptops, and tablets to access their news on their way to and from work. This trend, coupled with a corresponding decline in print advertising volumes, has decreased the need for a free daily commuter newspaper in these cities.”

The change means 73 employees are being laid off.

TorStar says the final print editions of the Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, Toronto and Halifax StarMetro will be published Dec. 20.

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