Hour Community
Former English weekly newspaper in Montreal
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Hour was an English-language urban news weekly paper published in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, by Communications Voir. Its president-publisher was Pierre Paquet, the editor-in-chief was Kevin Laforest. The first issue was published on February 4, 1993.[2] It catered to Montreal's anglophone community and was published every Thursday. The news features "expose readers to new ideas and alternative policies". News coverage centered on film, arts, and nightlife. In 2011, the magazine was renamed Hour Community.[3]
 The February 1, 2007 front page of Hour | |
| Type | Alternative weekly |
|---|---|
| Format | Tabloid |
| Owner | Communications Voir |
| Publisher | Pierre Paquet |
| Editor-in-chief | Kevin Laforest |
| Founded | 1993 |
| Ceased publication | 2012 |
| Political alignment | Social Democracy, Canadian Federalism |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Quebec Canada |
| Circulation | 56,762[1] |
| Price | Free |
| ISSN | 1192-6708 |
| Website | hour.ca |
On May 2, 2012, editor Kevin Laforest announced that Hour Community would cease operations, following its last issue on May 3.[4]
