A Dec. 10 placeline and article about Canadian Special Forces who travel the world training foreign militaries to fight terrorism incorrectly stated the location of a conference on the future of special operations as Kingston, Jamaica. In fact, the conference was in Kingston, Ont. Link Report an error
A Nov. 7 article about the power of the Punjabi press mistakenly said that a “slew” of Punjabi newspapers published a story whipping up public sentiment against a 23-year-old bride whose husband accused her of only marrying him to come to Canada. In fact, only a few Punjabi weekly papers reported this and neither of [...]
In an article in today’s preprinted Life section about depression and suicide on Canadian campuses, Queen’s University principal Daniel Woolf is quoted as noticing a growing fear of failure among today’s students. He cited this in connection with rising levels of stress and anxiety, not as a potential cause of suicide, depression or other forms [...]
An Oct. 21 article about the closure of Pusateri’s Fine Foods at Avenue Rd. and Lawrence Ave. W. incorrectly stated that Salvatore Pusateri, who opened the store in 1963, is dead. In fact, he is alive, though he no longer runs Pusateri’s. Link Report an error
It was difficult enough that the Vancouver Canucks were grieving their former player Rick Rypien, who died suddenly on Monday at 27 after a history of depression. Imagine their feelings when they saw a quote from the Toronto Star’s obit on Rypien that seemed to show GM Mike Gillis calling Rypien “crazy.” The Star’s story [...]
A column by Heather Mallick on July 28 contained a number of inaccurate statements about the well-known British journalist and author Melanie Phillips. Ms. Phillips has expressed her horror at the slaughter at Utoya, Norway in a clear and unambiguous way, writing “there can be no excuse, justification or rationale whatsoever for the atrocity perpetrated [...]
A July 16 Starweek photo accompanying a sports listing of golf coverage incorrectly identified the subject as Bernhard Langer, pictured here. In fact, the photo was of fellow German Martin Kayner. Link Report an error
No, Afghan President Hamid Karzai was not in the Canadian province of New Brunswick this week to mourn the death of a former beer executive: It’s been fixed. Report an error
That same article incorrectly said the Princes’ Gates were named in honour of King Edward VIII and King George VI. In fact the gates were named for Edward, Prince of Wales, who became King Edward VIII, and his brother Prince George, not his brother Prince Albert, who became King George VI. Report an error
There are 9,000 condo corporations in Ontario. A May 25 article about issues at the condo located at 40 Panorama Court in Toronto incorrectly stated there are 9,000 condos in Ontario. Link Report an error
From a recent automotive column published on Wheels.ca, a site run by the Toronto Star: In a recent column, we advised a motorcyclist who experienced a vehicle fire while travelling in New Mexico that he could notify the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration of this event since it occurred in the United States. Subsequently, [...]
A Jan. 11 article about America's toxic political rhetoric and the motivation of accused assassin Jared Lee Loughner incorrectly said Fox News host Glenn Beck had branded Loughner as "not just a nut job, but as a left-wing nut job." In fact, what Beck said on air Jan. 10 was, "This man wasn't a right-wing [...]
… The Star published 328 corrections in 2010, down slightly from 347 in 2009. While no journalist is ever pleased about any errors, that’s less than one identified published error for every day the Star publishes. Not a bad track record given that we publish the equivalent of a book daily. On the accuracy front, [...]
It should be easy for you to tell us when we have erred. I’ve never understood those news organizations and some journalists who seem reluctant to engage with readers about accuracy concerns. After all, readers are our core customers — and factual accuracy is our Job 1. The Toronto Star has long recognized this fact: [...]
In Wednesday’s column, I accosted Kyrgyzstan for boiling its prisoners and the British government for turning a blind eye to the evidence. I meant Uzbekistan. But I am reluctant to apologize, since Kyrgyz prisoners were regularly beaten to death or unaccountably hanged themselves during interrogation. Link Thanks, @PhilMoscovitch! Report an error
A Sept. 11 Business article misstated the amount Torstar Corp. paid in 2005 for a 20 per cent stake in CTVglobemedia as $283 million. In fact, Torstar, parent company of the Toronto Star, paid $378 million for the asset. On Friday, it said it would record proceeds of approximately $345 million as a result of [...]
Well, this is strange. Plagiarist Gerald Posner, who lost his job at the Daily Beast earlier this year and has since been accused of literary theft in his books as well, is now working as a lawyer and representing Qayum Karzai, brother of Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai, among other members of the Karzai family. Part [...]
An Aug. 24 headline and photo caption described “summit protesters” checking in for a court appearance relating to charges from the G20 summit. Some in the photo were not among those charged but were counsel representing them, including Toronto lawyer David Midanik and his articling student. As well, the headline incorrectly stated that those charged [...]
An Aug. 11 photo caption accompanying an article about product placement in video games incorrectly identified one of the teams in NHL 10 as the Anaheim Ducks. In fact, the image was of the Pittsburgh Penguins. Link Thanks, Gertie! Report an error
A July 19 editorial about Canada’s infrastructure deficit incorrectly stated that one estimate is that Canada needs $123 million to bring municipal infrastructure up to a minimum state of repair. In fact, the estimate is $123 billion. Link Report an error
The two sub-penthouses on the 51st floor of the Residences at the Ritz-Carlton are priced at $9 million each. A June 19 article about real estate agent Pat Baker incorrectly stated the price at $9 billion each. Link Report an error
A June 22 article about G8 security measures in Huntsville incorrectly said that resident Steve Groomes has a gun at the ready should protestors get by the army of police and soldiers scouring the brushes. In fact, what Groomes said in a jovial way was that: “I’ve got an Easton 32 in the house.†The [...]
A May 18 article about the shooting death of a 15-year-old boy on Monday morning incorrectly identified Devante Beard as the victim. In fact, Devante Beard, 16, a student at York Memorial Collegiate, was not the victim in this shooting. The Star apologizes to Beard and his family. As Toronto police reported yesterday, the name [...]
An April 7 photo caption accompanying an article about the high risk of rape for women in Haiti incorrectly identified Elmancia Dezameau as a rape victim. In fact, as the article correctly indicates, Dezameau was attacked when members of a group called Vengeance came to her home. She was not raped. Link Report an error
A Feb. 17 feature about Canada’s “hot” guys at the Vancouver Olympic Games incorrectly identified freestyle skier Ryan Blais as a 2010 Olympian and stated he would be competing on Feb. 22. In fact, Blais learned in late January that he did not make this year’s Olympic team. Link Report an error
