Posts Filed Under: “john ross robertson”

Historicist: The Telegraph and the Early Career of John Ross Robertson

Early journalistic efforts of the founding publisher of the Telegram.

By Jamie Bradburn Aug. 27th, 12:45 pm

Historicist: The Fighting Words of Black Jack Robinson

For nearly 40 years as editor-in-chief of the Telegram, John R. Robinson aggressively covered local issues, building a loyal readership among Toronto's conservative Protestant working class.

By Jamie Bradburn Jul. 2nd, 1:44 pm

A History of Newspaper Endorsements

Who Toronto's newspapers have backed in federal election campaigns.

By Jamie Bradburn Oct. 16th, 3:00 pm

Historicist: Delivering the Mail

The first of a two-part look at the back half of the Globe and Mail's name.

By Jamie Bradburn Nov. 22nd, 1:00 pm

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Historicist: The Red Lion Inn

The tavern's role in trade, rebellion, and the foundation of Yorkville.

By Kevin Plummer Nov. 17th, 12:00 pm

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Historicist: The Old Lady of Melinda Street

By Jamie Bradburn Apr. 19th, 10:00 am