TORONTO

The Toronto Sun will soon be closer to home for thousands of GTA residents.

Starting Monday, the Sun is expanding home delivery to Barrie, Hamilton, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, Waterdown and Niagara Region.

“We know we have a good base of loyal readers across the GTA, so we’re very pleased we’ll now be able to offer those readers home delivery,” said Mike Power, publisher of the Toronto Sun.

“We’ve seen tremendous growth in our newspaper and online readership over the past few years,” Power said.

“Increasing our circulation reach will help us connect more often with readers looking for what we’ve got to offer,” he said.

“And that’s a great mix of the best sports coverage in the country along with strong, intelligent opinion and compelling local news and entertainment coverage.”

The Sun is the second most-read print and online newspaper across the GTA, reaching 1.5 million people every week, and almost two-thirds don't read any other paid daily paper.

Inside the GTA, the newsstand price of the Sun increases to $1 Monday to Thursday – the first increase in 5 years – but stays the same price other days and in other regions.

Power said newspaper, production and fuel costs were all factors in the decision to raise newsstand prices.

He added home delivery prices remain very competitive. Special introductory rates are available by calling 1-800-668-0786.