When was The Globe and Mail founded by George Brown?
Scottish immigrant George Brown established The Globe in 1844 as a weekly party organ for his Reform Party. By the 1850s, The Globe had become an independent and well-regarded daily newspaper.
Questions about The Globe and Mail
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who merged with The Globe to create The Globe and Mail on the 23rd of November 1936?
On the 23rd of November 1936, The Globe merged with The Mail and Empire. Press reports at the time stated that the minnow swallowed the whale because The Globes circulation was smaller than that of The Mail and Empire.
Which company acquired The Globe and Mail from FP Publications in 1980?
FP Publications and The Globe and Mail were sold in 1980 to The Thomson Corporation. Kenneth Thomson ran the company through his family and the paper maintained few changes in editorial or news policy after the acquisition.
Where is The Globe and Mail currently located since relocating in 2016?
In 2016, the newspaper moved to 351 King Street East adjacent to the former Toronto Sun Building. It now occupies five of the new tower's 17 stories.
What special financial section does The Globe and Mail publish every Saturday?
Report on Business commonly referred to as ROB is the financial section of the newspaper. Every Saturday, a special Report on Business Weekend is released with features on corporate lifestyle and personal finance.