John Downing
Introduction '''John Downing''' (born 1936) is an author, reporter, editor and columnist, most notably writing for the ''Toronto Telegram'' and later the ''Toronto Sun''.
Journalism He was editor of the ''Whitehorse Star'' in 1957, and reporter and editor on the ''Toronto Telegram'' from 1958 to 1971.He was a "Day Oner"  of the ''Toronto Sun'' first as city hall columnist and then as the Editor from 1985 to 1997.
Professional associations leftJohn Downing has been president of the Canadian National Exhibition, Toronto Press Club and Press Clubs of Canada, and director and governor of the Toronto Outdoor Art Show, Runnymede Health Care Centre,  Exhibition Place, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Ontario Safety League, Royal Agricultural Winter Fair, and Canada's Sports Hall of Fame.
Safety LeftHe has written chapters for books on the CNE and Toronto politics, two political biographies, and articles for ''Time'', ''Macleans'' and other publications. He appeared on the CBC, CityTV, the Global Television Network, CFTR (AM) and CFRB.Downing has been credited with popularizing the term "Red Rocket" for the Toronto Transit Corporation's (TTC) streetcars.
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Chronology * 1957 - Downing joins ''Whitehorse Star'' as Editor* 1958 - Downing joins the ''Toronto Telegram'' first as Reporter then City Editor and Managing Editor* 1971 - Downing joins the ''Toronto Sun'' as a columnist* 1985 - Downing becomes ''Toronto Sun'' Editor* 1999 - Downing becomes President of Canadian National Exhibition Association
Publications * Phillips, Nathan and Downing, John. ''Mayor of All the People'', McClelland & Stewart Canada, 1967. * Downing, John. "Ryerson University - A Unicorn Among Horses"  John Downing (April 17 2017), Canada, 2017.
References
External links *  John Downing's Blog