Jim Mihaly appointed as Brandon Sun publisher

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FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership (FPLP) announced the appointment of Jim Mihaly as publisher of the Brandon Sun on Monday.

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FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership (FPLP) announced the appointment of Jim Mihaly as publisher of the Brandon Sun on Monday.

Mihaly brings 35 years of newspaper experience to the Sun and most recently served as publisher of the Surrey Leader and Cloverdale Reporter in British Columbia.

“My wife and I look forward to becoming a part of the community in Brandon,” Mihaly said. “The Brandon Sun has played an important role in Westman for more than 130 years and we will continue to build on that trusted reputation.”

Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun
The Brandon Sun’s new publisher, Jim Mihaly, and his wife are looking forward to becoming part of the local community. Mihaly most recently served as publisher of two newspapers in British Columbia.
Matt Goerzen/The Brandon Sun The Brandon Sun’s new publisher, Jim Mihaly, and his wife are looking forward to becoming part of the local community. Mihaly most recently served as publisher of two newspapers in British Columbia.

Mihaly’s career spans all aspects of the newspaper industry. After starting as a reporter in his family’s chain of newspapers in Alberta in 1981, Mihaly worked his way up through the company before purchasing the business.

He has also held executive positions with Black Press and Sun Media.

Mihaly graduated from Thompson Rivers University’s executive general management program and has been involved with several community-based organizations, including serving as the former president of Surrey Board of Trade and director with the Surrey Homelessness Society.

The Brandon Sun publishes six days a week, serving the western Manitoba region with an average circulation of approximately 15,000 copies.

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