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Osprey bought up 21 daily newspapers between 2001 and 2003. Now it is getting rid
of long-time employees in classified advertising and reader sales/service departments.


ON THE (OSPREY) RECORD

Memo from the CEO TNG Canada.org/osprey
Michael Sifton issues a hasty note to the 'team' after a bunch of them rebel against his idea of how to 'grow revenues.'

CEO PROFILE Ryerson Review of Journalism
CEO Michael Sifton makes no secret of his distaste for unions.

Public platitudes Corporate web site
The company talks a good line about its commitment to community and readers, but in light of recent developments, it stumbles when walking the talk on: Reader loyalty | Core strength

MICHAEL SIFTON Corporate web site
The boss on: Why the company is in business | Unique relationship with readers | Enriching local community

HOLDings YourMedia.ca
Osprey Media Group was formed in 2001 from the remnants of Conrad Black's Canadian empire. In 2003, another 30 newspapers were purchased from CanWest Global. The company converted to an income trust in 2004.