Ellie Tesher
Encyclopedia
Ellie Tesher is a Canadian
journalist and advice columnist
.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Tesher studied sociology at the University of Toronto
. She then worked for the Children's Aid Society
in Toronto as a caseworker. In 1974, while studying toward a Master's degree in sociology
, Tesher began working as a freelance journalist. In 1977, she was hired by the Toronto Star
. She has held a variety of positions with the Star, both as a writer and an editor.
In September, 2002, following the death of Ann Landers, Tesher debuted as the Star's new advice columnist. Her column has now been syndicated to 31 newspapers in both Canada and the United States
, including the Chicago Sun-Times
and most of Osprey Media
's Ontario dailies.
With her daughter Lisi Tesher - also an advice columnist - she briefly hosted a Sunday evening talk radio
advice show on CFRB radio in 2005. However, the show was canceled at the end of that year.
In 2006/2007, she was the host of the reality show "Outlaw Inlaws" on Slice (formerly Life). The show has now been picked up for a 2nd season.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
journalist and advice columnist
Columnist
A columnist is a journalist who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions. Columns appear in newspapers, magazines and other publications, including blogs....
.
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Tesher studied sociology at the University of Toronto
University of Toronto
The University of Toronto is a public research university in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, situated on the grounds that surround Queen's Park. It was founded by royal charter in 1827 as King's College, the first institution of higher learning in Upper Canada...
. She then worked for the Children's Aid Society
Children's Aid Society
__notoc__The Children’s Aid Society is a private charitable organization based in New York City. It serves 150,000 children per year, providing foster care, medical and mental health services, and a wide range of educational, recreational and advocacy services through dozens of community centers,...
in Toronto as a caseworker. In 1974, while studying toward a Master's degree in sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
, Tesher began working as a freelance journalist. In 1977, she was hired by the Toronto Star
Toronto Star
The Toronto Star is Canada's highest-circulation newspaper, based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Its print edition is distributed almost entirely within the province of Ontario...
. She has held a variety of positions with the Star, both as a writer and an editor.
In September, 2002, following the death of Ann Landers, Tesher debuted as the Star's new advice columnist. Her column has now been syndicated to 31 newspapers in both Canada and the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
, including the Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
The Chicago Sun-Times is an American daily newspaper published in Chicago, Illinois. It is the flagship paper of the Sun-Times Media Group.-History:The Chicago Sun-Times is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the city...
and most of Osprey Media
Osprey Media
Osprey Media was a Canadian newspaper regional chain that published 20 daily newspapers, 34 non-daily newspapers, and a number of shopping guides and magazines in the Canadian province of Ontario...
's Ontario dailies.
With her daughter Lisi Tesher - also an advice columnist - she briefly hosted a Sunday evening talk radio
Talk radio
Talk radio is a radio format containing discussion about topical issues. Most shows are regularly hosted by a single individual, and often feature interviews with a number of different guests. Talk radio typically includes an element of listener participation, usually by broadcasting live...
advice show on CFRB radio in 2005. However, the show was canceled at the end of that year.
In 2006/2007, she was the host of the reality show "Outlaw Inlaws" on Slice (formerly Life). The show has now been picked up for a 2nd season.