At 91, Toronto police reporter still checks in with the desk

Ryerson Review of Journalism
Gwyn “Jocko” Thomas worked the Toronto Star’s police beat for 60 years. “He set the standard for big-city crime reporting in Canada,” writes Sonja Miokovic. “Thomas was hooked on crime, addicted to getting the scoop, and obsessed with staying on top. He would do anything for a story — even lie, cheat, and steal — yet he was the most trusted reporter at police headquarters.” Thomas, 91, still reads the Star every morning and calls in mistakes that jump out at him. (More from the Ryerson journalism review.)