''The Scope'' was a free

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based in

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. First published on July 6, 2006, the newspaper started as a weekly publication, printing 6,000 copies. In fall of 2006 they moved to a bi-weekly print schedule, and remained that way until 2010. As of June 2010, ''The Scope'' switched to a monthly print schedule to reduce printing and distribution costs, and to focus on online-only content. In November 2013 they announced that the last edition would be in December 2013, ending publication after 7 years. Each month 23,000 copies were distributed across the St. John's metropolitan area (including

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, and Portugal Cove-St. Philips). In 2008 ''The Scope'' established the

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a music award annually given to the best full-length album from Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, based only on artistic merit, regardless of genre, sales, or record label."

" Previous winners include percussionist

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and indie pop group Mercy, The Sexton.

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The Scope (official website)
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