The St. Catharines Standard newspaper was founded by William Bartlet Burgoyne in 1891. The newspaper was owned and operated by four generations of the Burgoyne family until 1996 when it was sold. The Standard has been sold a few times since but continues to print dailies.

The Standard has an important place in the Museum’s collection. The photographs captured by reporters for almost 70 years make up a collection of a remarkable 600,000 photographs, which were donated to the Museum in 2000. These photos are invaluable to helping us share and celebrate the stories of our community.

The St. Catharines Standard Office

Visit the old Standard office and step back in time with History InSite.

19th Century Media – Victorian Tweets

View the virtual exhibition Victorian Tweets, exploring the many 19th century newspapers in the Museum’s collection.

The St. Catharines Standard Collection

Explore the largest photographic collection in the Region and view the history of the St. Catharines through the lens of St. Catharines Standard photographers on our eMuseum platform.

Election 1917

Watch a lecture about the 1917 federal election which explores the role of the early 20th century newsprint media.