Irene Gentle’s appointment as editor is a historic first — but the new Toronto Star editor is looking forward. Continue Reading We talked to new Toronto Star editor Irene Gentle about what comes next
The headline, published in the newspaper and online this week, reported on yet another victim of the terrible toll of Toronto’s deadly streets: “Elderly pedestrian killed at crosswalk,” it stated. Peter Pellier, a longtime Star reader from Oakville then posed a valid question to me about why the headline labelled the victim as “elderly.” It…
Gentle becomes the first woman to hold this position in the Toronto Star’s 126-year history. Continue Reading Irene Gentle named Toronto Star editor
Gentle takes the helm from Michael Cooke, who announced he was leaving the Star in March. Continue Reading Memo: Irene Gentle appointed Editor of the Toronto Star
Readers, do we understand each other? As consumers of news and information, do you have a clear sense of the how and why of journalism and its role in a democracy? I would like to believe a clear understanding does exist between journalists and our audiences. But according to a fascinating report released this week,…
Print and online editions of the Star now feature business articles from The Wall Street Journal. Continue Reading Toronto Star partners with The Wall Street Journal for business coverage
We all need to be news wise during an election campaign. Democracy depends on informed voters, and to be fully informed, voters depend largely on the media for news and information. Within the increasingly complex media ecosystem, it is the journalist’s job to provide citizens with fair and accurate information they need to make educated…
Not enough time or not enough confidence? Why don’t women write more letters to the editor? Public Editor Kathy English wants to know. Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: Where are the voices of women on the letters page?
Revenue for the quarter totalled nearly $129 million, down from $138.7 million a year ago, although direct comparisons year-over-year were complicated by a number of factors. Continue Reading Torstar plans further transformation amid tough print advertising market: CEO
Pagination and copy-editing services for the Toronto Star will be brought in-house. Continue Reading Torstar opts to not renew contract with Pagemasters North America