After Atkinson’s death in 1948, the Star still overtly supported Liberal candidates on its news pages. While that practice eventually faded away, its editorial positions and its opinion columnists generally continue to favour the Liberal party. “He said this country does not need another Conservative paper and the Star’s voice and its principles are critical for its success,” Honderich said. “I believe him.”The new owners will underscore their commitment to the Star’s principles, Bitove said, by appointing as their vice-chairman a former Liberal premier of Ontario, David Peterson. The sale of the Star, which still requires shareholder approval, includes six smaller daily newspapers in Ontario and about 70 small-town publications.

Source: bd News24 May 28, 2020 06:22 UTC