Joseph Edward Atkinson (December 23 1865 - May 7 1948) was a Canadian newspaper editor and activist. Under his leadership the Toronto Star became one of the most largest and most influential newspapers in Canada. Atkinson amassed a considerable fortune, eventually holding the controlling interest in the paper he edited. On his death control of the paper passed to the trustees of the Atkinson Foundation, a major canadian charity. Wikipedia
In almost every aspect of his life Atkinson challenged Canadians to create a just, equitable, safe and healthy society for every citizen, no matter what their circumstances. www.atkinsonfoundation.ca/about/founder
Joseph E. Atkinson was born near Newcastle, Ont. in 1865, the eighth child of a poor but devout British immigrant family. Privation and tragedy were childhood companions, and would mark him for life. Though he once dreamed of becoming a Methodist minis www.visiontv.ca/Programs/documentaries_fighting_words.html
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