Lionel Perron

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Lionel Perron is an online journalist and blogger based in Toronto, Ont. He joined Reuters in 2007 after spending ten years at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, dividing his time between French and English services. He also managed the Canadian bureau of the Los Angeles Times between 2001 and 2003. Born in Cap-Haitien, Perron holds a B.A. in political science from Université Laval and a Master’s degree in journalism from Carleton University.

Articles

Eagles put their faith in controversial Vick September 11, 01:02am EDT

TORONTO (Reuters) - Almost four years on from Terrell Owens's brief and troubled stint in Philadelphia, the city's NFL team, the Eagles, are putting their faith in another controversial player: convicted felon Michael Vick. Full Article

Canadian imports of U.S. vehicles on record pace

Canadian auto parts supplier slashes 2,000 jobs

Canadian fiddler looks for quick payday via eBay

Canada apartment vacancy rate edges lower: survey

Canadian home ownership at highest level since 1971

Blog Posts

Is NFL treating Rush Limbaugh’s bid with fairness?

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell already cast doubt on Rush Limbaugh’s viability as an NFL owner, saying that “divisive comments are not what the NFL is all about.” Goodell said that St. Louis Rams representatives told owners at a recent meeting that they haven’t fully committed to selling the team, which is being shopped by Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Full Article | Comments [75]

Brett Favre: career renaissance at 40?

In one ofhe most anticipated games of the season, in two rabidly partisan Midwestern states, Brett Favre has gone from beloved icon of the Green Bay Packers to leader of the hated Minnesota Vikings. The dislike reached Hatfield-McCoy proportions Monday night when Favre triumphed 30-23 over the team he proudly represented for sixteen years. Full Article | Comments [17]

World Series: Fall classic for the rich?

Aside from the St. Louis Cardinals, all the other division leaders (Yankees, Tigers, Angels, Phillies and Dodgers) have payrolls exceeding $100 million. However, Major League Baseball Commissioner Bud Selig told the Los Angeles Times that he doesn’t see any disparity in baseball. Full Article | Comments [12]