Joey Slinger
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Joey Slinger is a Canadian journalist and author, particularly known as a long-standing humour columnist for the Toronto Star
.
He first studied at Queen's University
but left there after three years without completing a degree. In 1965, Slinger was hired as a reporter for the Guelph Mercury
and remained there for approximately two years. He then attempted to continue his education with journalism studies at Carleton University
, but was dismissed by that institution by the start of the September 1967 term. After working with The Canadian Press he joined The Globe and Mail
in 1970, and eventually the Toronto Star
in 1979.
Other career highlights included terms as producer at CBC Radio
and as a Toronto Sun
gossip columnist.
Slinger retired from the Toronto Star in April 2008.
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...
.
He first studied at Queen's University
Queen's University
Queen's University, , is a public research university located in Kingston, Ontario, Canada. Founded on 16 October 1841, the university pre-dates the founding of Canada by 26 years. Queen's holds more more than of land throughout Ontario as well as Herstmonceux Castle in East Sussex, England...
but left there after three years without completing a degree. In 1965, Slinger was hired as a reporter for the Guelph Mercury
Guelph Mercury
The Guelph Mercury is an English language newspaper published in Guelph, Ontario, Canada. It publishes a mix of community, national and international news and is owned by the Torstar Corporation. The newspaper, in many incarnations, has been a part of the community since 1854...
and remained there for approximately two years. He then attempted to continue his education with journalism studies at Carleton University
Carleton University
Carleton University is a comprehensive university located in the capital of Canada, Ottawa, Ontario. The enabling legislation is The Carleton University Act, 1952, S.O. 1952. Founded as a small college in 1942, Carleton now offers over 65 programs in a diverse range of disciplines. Carleton has...
, but was dismissed by that institution by the start of the September 1967 term. After working with The Canadian Press he joined The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail
The Globe and Mail is a nationally distributed Canadian newspaper, based in Toronto and printed in six cities across the country. With a weekly readership of approximately 1 million, it is Canada's largest-circulation national newspaper and second-largest daily newspaper after the Toronto Star...
in 1970, and eventually 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...
in 1979.
Other career highlights included terms as producer at CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
and as a Toronto Sun
Toronto Sun
The Toronto Sun is an English-language daily tabloid newspaper published in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. It is known for its daily Sunshine Girl feature and for what it sees as a populist conservative editorial stance.-History:...
gossip columnist.
Slinger retired from the Toronto Star in April 2008.
Awards and recognition
- 1982: National Newspaper Award
- 1986: Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for HumourStephen Leacock Memorial Medal for HumourThe Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour is an annual literary award presented to the best work of humorous literature in English by a Canadian writer. The award is a tribute to well-known Canadian humorist Stephen Leacock , and is accompanied by a cash prize of $15,000...
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