
Toronto Sun
Canada"The voice of Ontario's conservative tabloid"
About
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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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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