Editor’s note: Bidding farewell to a one-of-a-kind editor
John Daly, a long-time editor at Report on Business magazine, is retiring after nearly 30 years in journalism. Known for his expertise and approachable demeanor, he played a significant role in shaping the magazine's voice and culture. His departure marks the end of an era for the publication and the Globe and Mail.
- ▪John Daly began his journalism career in the mid-1980s as an editor at a university newspaper.
- ▪He joined Report on Business magazine in 1998 and became a key figure in its development.
- ▪Daly is recognized for his ability to make complex financial topics accessible and engaging.
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ShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountOpen this photo in gallery:Dawn Calleja, Report on Business magazine editor.Daniel Ehrenworth/The Globe and MailJohn Daly is what we in the journalism business call a triple threat: a savvy reporter, a brilliant writer and a heckuva nice guy. Actually, make that a quintuple threat, because he’s also a savvy editor—the one who makes everyone’s copy sing—and the keeper of more financial arcana than you could imagine. John was already a Report on Business magazine institution when I arrived in 2006. His career began in the mid-1980s, when he was an editor of the newspaper, an independent weekly at the University of Toronto.
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