For the past 40 years The Compass has covered 53 communities and served the Trinity Bay South and the Conception Bay North regions of the province. The major towns in its market area are Bay Roberts and Harbour Grace.

Coverage: Carbonear, Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace, Spaniards Bay, Victoria

Foundation:
Created in 1968, the paper celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2008.

Run: 5,050 copies weekly