Downing's Views - http://blog.johndowning.ca/ John has a degree from Ryerson (where he was student president, medalist, Ryersonian editor, lectured and served on board, advisory and search committees) and also studied at U of T.
He was editor of the Whitehorse Star in 1957, and reporter and editor on the Toronto Telegram from 1958 to 1971. He was an original daily columnist and associate editor with the Toronto Sun and the Editor from 1985 to 1997.
He has been president of the Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto Press Club and Press Clubs of Canada, and director/ governor of the Toronto Outdoor Art Show, Runnymede Health Care Centre, Exhibition Place, Toronto conservation authority, Ontario Safety League, Royal Winter Fair, and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame.
He has eight writing awards from the Toronto police association, four writing awards in safety, merit award from Ontario Safety League, service award from Toronto conservation authority, B'nai Brith award of distinction, national priory award from St. John's Ambulance, centennial medal from the Governor General, and service medal from Toronto City Council for chairing advisory committees.
He has written chapters for books on CNE, outdoor art show and Toronto politics, two political biographies, and articles for Time, Macleans and other publications. He appears on CBC, City-TV, Global, CFTR and CFRB.
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