John Henry Downing

Background

Downing, John Henry was born on June 10, 1936 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Son of John H. and Lena (Hoogstad) Downing.

Education

Bachelor of Applied Arts, Ryerson Polytech., 1958; postgraduate, U. Toronto, 1972.

Career

Editor, White Horse Star, Yukon, 1957; reporter, Toronto Telegram, 1958-1963; assistant city editor, city editor, assistant managing editor, Toronto Telegram, 1964-1971; political columnist, Toronto Sun, 1971-1984; associate editor, Toronto Sun, 1980-1984; editor, Toronto Sun, 1985-1997; columnist, Toronto Sun, since 1997.

Achievements

• John Henry Downing has been listed as a noteworthy Columnist, journalist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Advisory committee Humber College. Board directors Runnymede Hospital, Toronto. Life dir.Toronto Outdoor Art Show.

Life member Metro Conservation Authority, Toronto, since 1970. Vice president Canada National Exhibition. Governor Exhibition Place.

Member Toronto Press Club (past president).

Interests

• Avocations: swimming, fishing, reading.

Connections

Married Mary A. Horvat, July 8, 1961. Children: John Henry III, Brett, Mark.

Father:

John H. Downing

Mother:

Lena (Hoogstad) Downing

Spouse:

Mary A. Horvat

child:

John Henry III Downing

child:

Mark Downing

child:

Brett Downing