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Free Press editor Goodhand stepping down
Margo Goodhand will step down on July 31.
Winnipeg Free Press editor Margo Goodhand announced to her newsroom staff this afternoon she is resigning from her position July 31 after heading the newsroom for five years.
"I’ve always said I thought the editor’s job here had a lifespan of two to five years... and then it was so amazing, I went to five," Goodhand said today.
"Those who know me know I really like change. I think most people in this business thrive on it," she said. "But there’s a time when you look around and you’ve done pretty much everything you set out to do. And I’ve always wanted to go out on a high note."
Publisher Bob Cox told staff he was reluctant to accept Goodhand’s resignation.
"Under her guidance the Free Press was recognized repeatedly for its quality journalism and was named the best news organization in the country," Cox said. "The newspaper moved from its early stage efforts online to being the leading digital provider of news and information in Winnipeg, operating round the clock to keep the city and province up to date.
"Margo has been a dedicated editor who strives day and night to improve the editorial content that we provide to the best readers of any newspaper in Canada," said Cox.
Goodhand said she has no idea where her life will go next: "What will I do next? I haven’t ruled anything out yet."
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