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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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| 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
| 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.
| 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
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247
Agent
2600 - 160 Elgin St
Box 466 Stn A
Ottawa, Ontario
K1N 8S3
Telephone: (613) 232-1781
FAX: (613) 563-9869
Party: Thompson, Norm
Counsel
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247
Party: Zimmerman, Milt
Counsel
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247
Agent
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
Suite 4700
Toronto-Dominion Centre
Toronto, Ontario
M5K 1E6
Telephone: (416) 601-7701
FAX: (416) 601-8247
Agent
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
B. MacLeod Rogers
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
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
2100 - 1 QUEEN ST E
BOX 100
TORONTO, Ontario
M5C 2W5
Telephone: (416) 366-9607
FAX: (416) 366-3743
Party: Toronto Star Newspaper
Counsel
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.
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Lower court rulings
Family Court of Ontario
C/269/85
Application granted
Court of Appeal for Ontario
476/86
Appeal dismissed
Filed documents
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