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Broadview 195 Years of Journalism
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Broadview, North America’s oldest continuously published magazine, proudly celebrates its 195th anniversary this year. Founded on Nov. 21, 1829, as The Christian Guardian, Broadview has continually evolved, offering a progressive Christian perspective on spirituality, social justice, and ethical living through a uniquely Canadian lens. In her article “195 Years: Broadview's legacy as a progressive Christian voice,”
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publish a weekly newspaper called “The Christian Guardian” in 1829
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award-winning journalist Shelley Page explores the publication’s rich history, from its early days with a used printing press delivered by stagecoach from New York City, to its evolution into Broadview. Through its various incarnations (The Christian Guardian, The New Outlook, The United Church Observer), Broadview has remained a steadfast voice for faith in public life. Originally a Methodist newspaper in pre-Confederation Canada, Broadview has grown into a proudly independent, multi-platform media organization, delivering insightful journalism through print, digital, podcasting and an online reading community. Covering topics such as climate justice, Indigenous reconciliation, 2SLGBTQ+ rights, and the intersection of spirituality and science, Broadview continues to shape both Canadian public policy and its readers’ spiritual and ethical lives.