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    Toronto Sun
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    Toronto Sun

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    "The voice of Ontario's conservative tabloid"

    Founded November 1971 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario CEO: Steve Russell
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    November 1971 marked the end of an era for Toronto journalism when the Toronto Telegram ceased publication, but it also birthed a new contender in the daily news race. The Toronto Sun emerged from that void, founded by a coalition of former Toronto Telegram journalists and executives led by David Black. This group moved quickly to secure the old paper's assets and staff, launching a daily tabloid designed to fill the gap left by its predecessor while carving out a distinct populist identity.

    Headquartered at 365 Bloor Street East within Postmedia Place, the newspaper has long served as a counterweight to broadsheet competitors like the Toronto Star. Its editorial stance leans heavily conservative, favoring free-market principles and often challenging federal Liberal policies through sharp opinion pieces and sensational headlines. While originally part of the Thomson Corporation holdings before passing through Southam Inc. and CanWest Global Communications, the brand found its current home under Postmedia Network Canada Inc. following CanWest's 2010 bankruptcy.

    Today the Sun operates as a digital-first entity with a robust print presence, covering everything from local crime beats to major sports stories involving the Blue Jays and Maple Leafs. Recent coverage highlights include Dylan Cease's push for the American League Cy Young Award and interviews with stars like Joel Edgerton regarding his latest projects. The publication maintains active social media channels on X and YouTube, engaging readers with video content and breaking news updates that reflect its commitment to an independent, sometimes controversial, voice in Canadian media.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Who owns the Toronto Sun?
    The publication is currently owned by Postmedia Network Canada Inc., having been acquired in 2010 after the bankruptcy of its previous parent company, CanWest Global Communications.
    Is the Toronto Sun still in business?
    Yes, the Toronto Sun continues to publish daily in both print and online formats as of late 2026, operating from its downtown Toronto headquarters.
    What is the difference between the Toronto Sun and the Toronto Star?
    The Toronto Sun is a conservative-leaning tabloid known for sensationalist headlines and strong opinion columns, whereas the Toronto Star is a broadsheet with a liberal editorial stance and traditional reporting style.
    Where is the Toronto Sun headquartered?
    The newspaper operates out of Postmedia Place located at 365 Bloor Street East in downtown Toronto.
    Who founded the Toronto Sun?
    The paper was established in November 1971 by a group of former employees of the defunct Toronto Telegram, with publisher David Black playing a central role in its launch.

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    Company Info

    Founded
    November 1971
    Founder
    David Black
    CEO
    Steve Russell
    Headquarters
    365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario
    Industry
    Newspaper Publishing
    Parent Company
    Postmedia Network Canada Inc.
    Previous Owner
    CanWest Global Communications
    Predecessor
    Toronto Telegram

    Official Website

    torontosun.com/

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