CBC reaches into print world for new news head

TORONTO - John Cruickshank, currently publisher of the Chicago Sun-Times and chief operating officer of the Chicago Sun-Times Media Group, has been named publisher of CBC News. He is expected to take up his new position within the next three weeks. The announcement was made today by executive vice-president of CBC Television Richard Stursberg, and vice-president of CBC Radio, Jane Chalmers,. The newly created position will report to both senior executives. “We are thrilled to welcome John to lead our news organization,” Stursberg said in the press release. “He has enjoyed a distinguished career as a journalist, first in Canada...