Toronto Telegram
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| Type | Daily newspaper |
|---|---|
| Format | Broadsheet |
| Founder | John Ross Robertson |
| Founded | April 18, 1876 |
Ceased publication | October 30, 1971 |
Political alignment | Conservative |
| Language | English |
| Headquarters | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
The Toronto Telegram was a Canadian daily newspaper published in Toronto, Ontario, from 1876 to 1971. Founded by John Ross Robertson as the Evening Telegram, it was an afternoon broadsheet popularly known as the Tely. For much of its history, the newspaper had a conservative editorial outlook and supported Canada's ties with Britain and the British Empire.
The Telegram developed a large working-class readership and became Toronto's highest-circulation daily before being overtaken by the rival Toronto Daily Star in 1932. John W. H. Bassett acquired the newspaper in 1952 and remained its publisher until its closure. Faced with declining circulation, advertising difficulties and mounting financial losses, Bassett ceased publication on October 30, 1971. Several former Telegram journalists subsequently helped establish the Toronto Sun, which published its first issue two days later.