Editorial Debate Over Canwest Power and Local Control
The author denounces Canwest Global owner the Asper family for dictating three editorials weekly across major papers, arguing it harms journalistic independence and local editorial control. He recalls Southam era independence, warns of homogenized viewpoints, and urges readers to abandon the National Post in favor of competing papers.
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Canada
Canadian Association of Journalists
Canwest Global
Montreal Gazette
Asper
Canwest
Southam
Medicine Hat News
Windsor Star
NDP
Globe and Mail
New Year Reflections on 2001 and Hopes for 2002
Maria reflects on the passing of 2001 with its mix of surprises and tragedies and notes Sept 11 reshaped perspectives. She recalls holiday time with family, cautions against complacency, mentions world events from Bin Laden to Sydney fires, and hopes for a smoother 2002 amid winter sports and routines.
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Hubby
Myself
bin Laden
Middle East
Sydney
Australia
India
Pakistan
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