Allstream president on medical leave

WINNIPEG - John A. MacDonald, president of Allstream, has begun medical leave effective June 10, 2005. His illness was not disclosed. "John has our full support and best wishes for a complete recovery, and we look forward to him returning to his job sometime this summer," said Bill Fraser, CEO of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., owners of Allstream. "In the meantime, it's business as usual at Allstream, although I expect to be spending more time overseeing operations in Toronto until John's return." “Out of respect for Mr. MacDonald's privacy, the company will not be providing any additional information regarding his...