The James Bay Beacon came into being in 1992 as a successor to the time-honoured James Bay News. Volunteers affectionately refer to it as 'The Beacon'.
The trustees and volunteers are committed to voicing the concerns and interests of the residents of James Bay, both individual and corporate, to promote community pride and to educate readers as to their rights and responsibilities. The Beacon is a non-profit organization, which allows it to speak with a voice representative of the people who make up the community of James Bay.