Transcontinental Reports Improved Profitability in Fourth Quarter

• In 2009, Transcontinental continued to invest in strategic development of the Media sector, focussing on Web-based services. One of the highlights was the launch of weblocal.ca, a Canada-wide search site that offers local advertisers a showcase on the Internet and helps consumers quickly find, rate and comment on local services. The portal has already exceeded two million unique visitors per month.