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Retirement ends a legendary Ottawa columnist career
The piece chronicles Doug Fisher, 86, retiring from the Toronto Sun chain after decades as the Dean of the Parliamentary Press Gallery. It recalls his teaching days, his CCF roots, his clash with Ottawa elites, and a long friendship with Marjorie Nichols while noting his wit and a famous fake phony joke involving Jack Webster.
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