Andrew Coyne on the march

This should really give Maclean's a fighting chance (via Paul Wells, also of the magazine--along with Mark Steyn). Early National Post redux?

TORONTO, Oct. 30 /CNW/ - Ken Whyte, Editor-in-Chief and Publisher of Maclean's, today announced the appointment of renowned journalist and columnist Andrew Coyne as National Editor of the magazine. One of the most original and compelling voices in Canadian media, familiar to millions of newspaper readers and TV viewers, Coyne will join Maclean's in early November. "We are delighted to have Andrew at Maclean's," says Whyte. "He's a great addition to our enviable roster of correspondents. He's a brilliant journalist -- funny, insightful, profound. He'll write a column as well as longer pieces. We'll also benefit from his editorial guidance in our coverage of national affairs in print and online. Andrew knows Canada and its politics as very few others do but his interests are broader than just Ottawa and we intend to use the full scope of his talents at Maclean's."

AC's own post is here.

Adam Daifallah thinks Maclean's "...is fast becoming the best newsweekly anywhere." I think AC is the best journalist working primarily in the Canadian major media. He makes one think.

Mark C.

Posted by markc at October 31, 2007 08:03 AM