Talk:Bill Tieleman

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WP:AUTHOR cites Notability for creative professionals such as journalists as including "The person is regarded as an important figure or is widely cited by their peers or successors.". Will gather reliable sources but here is confirmation of that -- on just one story area -- on his blog that should justify the 'hang on' response to a speedy delete. Bill Tieleman's coverage of the Basi-Virk/BC Legislature Raid Case praised by other journalists:

"Bill Tieleman from 24 hours . . . . If you want to know about this trial and about this case, you have to read his blog – I mean, that’s just all there is to it – it’s required reading if you want to understand the BC Legislature Raid situation."

- Mike Smyth, columnist, The Province

"The Basi-Virk case....you’ve probably sat through more of these hearings and gone through more of the files and written about it than any other journalist in the province."

- Bill Good, host, The Bill Good Show, CKNW/Corus Radio Network

"Tieleman ...has done a first-rate job covering the trial."

- Paul Willcocks, columnist, the Victoria Times-Colonist

"Tieleman, who marries a considerable journalistic talent with one of the smartest political minds in the province, has been writing more web-exclusive material. And his coverage of the Basi-Virk trial is a must-read -- whether you're an insider or an outsider."

- Sean Holman, editor, PublicEyeOnline.com, columnist, Glacier Media

"24 Hours, the Vancouver paper that has been leading the coverage, as well as the hints of conspiracy in B.C."

- Norman Spector, columnist, Globe and Mail

"Although the major media in this circumstance has been giving the case significant coverage, Tieleman's reports on his blog have been outstanding.

The entire cut and thrust of legal wrangling and arguments has been covered and is accompanied by considered analysis.....His blog site coverage of the Basi-Virk trial is the most in depth treatment of one of British Columbia's biggest political scandals."

- Bill Bell, columnist, The North Shore News

"Mr. Tieleman has published online dispatches which, freed from the limitations of newsprint space or broadcast time, can run at length. They also remain available for those select readers who become obsessed with a case also known as Railgate.....

In another bizarre twist to a story with no shortage of them, Mr. Tieleman went to work one day in December only to discover his office had been ransacked. Bookcases had been tipped over and papers strewn, but nothing was missing.

To top it off, a press kit for the self-published novel The Raid, written by a retired military officer in Metchosin and featuring on its cover a photograph from the 2003 police raid, had been left in a conspicuous place."

- Tom Hawthorn, columnist, The Globe and Mail

For the real and full story with all the gory details of this ongoing travesty of justice - hell, cover up - you must read Bill Tieleman's great piece posted on his blog yesterday. It's an example of great reporting.

- David Berner, The Berner Monologues

The truth be told, only one person in this province has a full handle on this vexing and most troubling of cases, as it relates to you: Bill Tieleman. Tieleman....has consistently and splendidly narrated the twists and turns of the trial from day one.On his website/blog, billtieleman. blogspot.com you will find the definitive account of 'Basi-Virk.'

You should read it. Every word. Because you damn well have the bloody right to know - as much as is there today.

Alex G. Tsakumis, columnist, 24 hours

Nobody has followed the Basi-Virk affair over its past five years with greater diligence than local journalist, Bill Tieleman....Tieleman deserves our thanks, a fistful of journalism awards and some merit citation for citizenship.

David Berner, broadcaster, actor, writer, blogger - David Talks/The Berner Monologues

There are some journalists - columnist Bill Tieleman for example - who like me have remained on this story from the start. There should be a lot more of us, that's for sure.

Mark Hume, reporter, The Globe and Mail

notability[edit]

so there are references now that validate his work as a published journalist and commentator, and his roles in No STV and the political alliance behind Fight HST. Canuckle (talk) 07:52, 16 June 2010 (UTC)[reply]

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