When journalism needs 

a second opinion

When journalists act responsibly, I defend them. When they do wrong, I can be their sternest critic. When they want to learn to get better, I show them how.

My unique journalism experience makes me sought after as an expert witness in legal proceedings involving issues of journalistic practice like libel and protection of sources. I am also an award-winning writer who acts as a trainer and consultant to newspapers, television networks and community groups across Canada.

  • Senior news executive for 13 years at Canada’s largest newspaper
  • Chaired Canada’s largest journalism school for 10 years
  • Wrote Yesterday's News, a critically acclaimed book on Canadian newspapers
  • Won national and provincial awards for investigative reporting
  • Successful record as an expert witness – for both plaintiffs and media organizations – in three provinces

Time to go local

January 12th, 2010
Let's say your mortgage is more than your house is worth and you've stiffed your banker for seven months because you can...Click here to read more detail about 'Time to go local'

The public interest

December 23rd, 2009
Fourteen years ago, I stood up to Canada's top editors and media lawyers and single-handedly saved the newspaper industr...Click here to read more detail about 'The public interest'