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Tyee Poll: Was Global News' Anchor Correct to Resign over Conflict of Interest Accusations?

The thorny issue of conflict of issue among network hosts was the subject of a Tyee column by Shannon Rupp on Saturday. One example? Leslie Roberts, who last week resigned after media reports revealed that the veteran anchor is a part owner of a Toronto-based public relations company. In the past, he has interviewed some of his clients on his programs. Turns out, Roberts had not told Global of his involvement in the PR firm.

Global suspended Roberts and, on Thursday, he resigned. Was his resignation warranted?