Richard (Dic) James Doyle, OC (March 10, 1923 – April 9, 2003) was a Canadian journalist, editor, and Senator.
The Hon. Richard James Doyle | |
|---|---|
| Senator for North York, Ontario | |
| In office 1985–1998 | |
| Appointed by | Brian Mulroney |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1923 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 9, 2003 (aged 80) |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative |
| Committees | Chair, Standing Committee of Selection (1991-1993) |
Born in Toronto, Ontario, he served in the Royal Canadian Air Force during World War II, and retired in 1945 with the rank of Flying Officer.
He joined The Globe and Mail in 1951, becoming editor in 1963 and Editor-in-chief in 1978. He was succeeded by Norman Webster in 1983.
He is the author of two books: The Royal Story and Hurly-Burly: A Time at the Globe.
He was appointed to the Senate in 1985 representing the senatorial division of North York, Ontario and sat as a Progressive Conservative until his mandatory retirement when he turned 75.
In 1983, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. He was made a member of the Canadian News Hall of Fame in 1990.
References
edit- "Debates of the Senate (Hansard), 1st Session, 36th Parliament, Volume 137, Issue 44". Retrieved January 31, 2006.
- "Debates of the Senate (Hansard), 2nd Session, 37th Parliament, Volume 140, Issue 50". Retrieved January 31, 2006.