NEWSROOM
The editorial department, or "newsroom," writes and edits stories from the municipality, district and world and assigns them a place in the newspaper. National and international news stories are transmitted directly into the newspaper''s computer system by wire services such as The Canadian Press and Southam Newspapers. Freelance writers and columnists provide other sources of material. On a local level, our circulation area is covered by a team of reporters. They gather news by telephone and in person. Reporters are sometimes given assignments by one of the editors and are assigned a "beat". A beat is a specific area a reporter covers, such as municipal affairs, education, courts, environment or sports. If you become aware of something in our community which might make a good story or photo, please mention it to our managing editor or the city editor.
In gathering and presenting news, we must aim to be fair, accurate and complete. It is important that we avoid libel publishing a false statement which damages a person''s or organization''s reputation in the eyes of right-thinking people. In addition, there are legal rules governing the publication of items about "young offenders", child welfare and the courts. If legal action is threatened, it is important to bring it to the immediate attention of the managing editor or the city editor.
The editorial department personnel are assigned different areas of responsibility. We have personnel assigned as Managing Editor, City Editor, Lifestyles Editor, Wire Editor, News Editor, Weekend Editor, and Sports Editor.
The Sudbury Star is interested in the communities it serves and welcomes news about Northern Ontario''s people, their activities and interests.
Editors and reporters appreciate legitimate news stories and tips from our readers. How to reach us:
Managing Editor Brian MacLeod heads the editorial department. Phone: 705 674-5271 ext. 248, Fax: 705 674-6834
News
Phone: 705 674-5271, ext. 232, Fax: 705 674-6834
City editor Don MacDonald and his team of reporters and photographers are responsible for local news coverage such as special events and activities, general-interest stories, crime, courts, fires, government, politics, business, etc.
Lifestyles
Phone: 705 674-5271 ext. 233, Fax: 705 674-6834
Lifestyles editor Wayne Chamberlain and his reporters and photographers are responsible for general-interest stories on topics such as social issues, health and leisure trends, food and nutrition, the outdoors and human interest issues.
Arts and Entertainment
Phone: 705 674-5271 ext. 242, Fax: 705 674-6834
Entertainment editor Darren MacDonald and his reporting and photography staff handle local arts and entertainment coverage.
Sports
Phone: 705 674-5271 ext. 249, Fax: 705 674-6834
Sports Reporters Bruce Heidman and Scott Haddow are responsible for local sports coverage.
Editorials and Letters
Phone: 705 674-5271, Fax: 705 674-6834, ext. 240 Address: 33 MacKenzie St., Sudbury, Ont., P3C 4Y1
E-mail address: letters@thesudburystar.com
Managing Editor Brian MacLeod and The Star's editorial board are responsible for the newspaper's daily editorial. Brian also handles guest opinion columns and Letters to the Editor. Letters can be mailed, e-mailed, faxed or hand delivered. Letters should be kept to less than 500 words and be of general interest to readers. They must include the writer's full name and address, and a telephone number where the writer can be reached during the day. Only the writer's name and the city or town where they live will be published. Letters will be edited for brevity and grammar.
Community
Phone: 705 674-5271 ext. 234, Fax: 705 674-6834 As well as handling Ontario, national and international news, wire news editor Chris Krejlgaard is responsible for local community news coverage including Coming Events, Community Notes and photos of interest. Readers are invited to submit items of interest.
Coming Events Phone: 705 674-5271, Fax: 705 674-6834
Address: 33 MacKenzie St., Sudbury, Ont., P3C 4Y1. Notices of coming events should be sent at least 10 days prior to the event.
How To Contact Us
The Sudbury Star
33 MacKenzie St.,
Sudbury, Ontario, Canada
P3C 4Y1
Tel. 705.674.5271 Fax 705.674.0624
Newsroom Fax 705.674.6834
E-mail The Sudbury Star
