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20097

Wayne Thurlow, et al. v. Southam Inc., publisher of the Hamilton Spectator, et al.

(Ontario) (Civil) (By Leave)

Docket

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List of proceedings
Date Proceeding Filed By
(if applicable)
1987-05-07 Certificate of taxation issued to, Trevor Evan
1987-05-07 Fee on taxation $30, receipt # 10560 Southam Inc., publisher of the Hamilton Spectator
1987-04-28 Decision on the bill of costs
1987-03-20 Copy of formal judgment sent to Registrar of the Court of Appeal and all parties, (Toronto,ON)
1986-11-06 Judgment of the Court on the application for leave to appeal, B McI La W LeD
Dismissed, with costs
1986-10-27 Hearing of the application for leave to appeal, 1986-10-27, (Order of Lower Court dated May 28, 1986 is stayed pending the disposition of this application), B McI La W LeD
Decision reserved
1986-10-27 All materials on application for leave submitted to the Judges, 1986-10-27, (Order of Lower Court dated May 28, 1986 is stayed pending the disposition of this application), B McI La W LeD
Decision reserved
1986-10-24 Book of authorities, 7 copies joint authorities of Southam & Toronto Star, with service Southam Inc., publisher of the Hamilton Spectator
1986-10-24 Book of authorities, 7 copies, with service Globe and Mail Newspapers
1986-10-24 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 11 copies, with service Canadian Broadcasting Company
1986-10-24 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 11 copies joint argument of Southam & Toronto Star, with service Southam Inc., publisher of the Hamilton Spectator
1986-10-24 Respondent's response on the application for leave to appeal, 11 copies, with service Globe and Mail Newspapers
1986-10-22 Book of authorities, 5 copies, with service Wayne Thurlow
1986-10-22 Application for leave to appeal, and stay, 10 copies, with service, Completed on: 1986-10-22 Wayne Thurlow

Parties

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Main parties

Main parties - Appellants
Name Role Status
Thurlow, Wayne Applicant Active
Thompson, Norm Applicant Active
Zimmerman, Milt Applicant Active
Hamilton, Chief of Police, Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police, Robert Applicant Active

v.

Main parties - Respondents
Name Role Status
Southam Inc., publisher of the Hamilton Spectator Respondent Active
Niagara Television Ltd., operators of the television station known as CHCH TV Respondent Active
CHML/CKDS Radio Stations Respondent Active
Globe and Mail Newspapers Respondent Active
Toronto Star Newspaper Respondent Active
Canadian Broadcasting Company Respondent Active

Counsel

Party: Thurlow, Wayne

Counsel
Name
W. Niels F. Ortved
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Thompson, Norm

Counsel
Name
W. Niels F. Ortved
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247

Party: Zimmerman, Milt

Counsel
Name
W. Niels F. Ortved
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Hamilton, Chief of Police, Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Police, Robert

Counsel
Name
W. Niels F. Ortved
Contact information
McCarthy Tétrault
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247
Agent
Name
Brian A. Crane, Q.C.
Contact information
Gowling, Strathy & Henderson
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869

Party: Southam Inc., publisher of the Hamilton Spectator

Counsel
Names
J. Alan Aucoin
B. MacLeod Rogers
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
Box 25, Commerce Court West
2800 - 199 Bay Street
Toronto, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653

Party: Niagara Television Ltd., operators of the television station known as CHCH TV

This party is not represented by counsel.

Party: CHML/CKDS Radio Stations

Counsel
Name
Ian Newcombe
Contact information
Agro, Zaffiro, Parente, Orzel & Baker
1 JAMES ST S 4TH FL
PO BOX 2069 STN LCD 1
HAMILTON, Ontario
L8N 3G6
Telephone: (905) 527-6877
FAX: (905) 527-6843

Party: Globe and Mail Newspapers

Counsel
Name
Carol E. McCall
Contact information
Paterson, MacDougall
2100 - 1 QUEEN ST E
BOX 100
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 2W5
Telephone: (416) 366-9607
FAX: (416) 366-3743

Party: Toronto Star Newspaper

Counsel
Name
Brian MacLeod
Contact information
Blake, Cassels & Graydon
COMMERCE CT W
PO BOX 25 STN COMMERCE CRT
TORONTO, Ontario
M5L 1A9
Telephone: (416) 863-2400
FAX: (416) 863-2653

Party: Canadian Broadcasting Company

This party is not represented by counsel.

Summary

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Lower court rulings

May 28, 1986
Family Court of Ontario

C/269/85

Application granted

October 9, 1986
Court of Appeal for Ontario

476/86

Appeal dismissed

Filed documents

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Date modified: 2025-02-27