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.

  • 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
  • Media critic at Rabble.ca
  • Successful record as an expert witness – for both plaintiffs and media organizations – in three provinces

Bye bye trust

January 14th, 2024
Mark Twain once said “a lie can spread half way around the world while truth is still putting on its shoes.” T...Click here to read more detail about 'Bye bye trust'

Death of print

September 18th, 2023
In Milton, Ontario, little Jimmy Jones won’t be picking up his Canadian Champions this week to deliver  to his ...Click here to read more detail about 'Death of print'