he family lost patriarch Ken Thomson in June, at the age of 82, leaving it to eldest son David, chairman of Thomson Corp. for only four years, to carry on the business.

So far the stock price of Thomson Corp. has remained relatively unchanged since Ken’s death.

Also, the $1.7-billion offer from Bell Globemedia, in which the family recently increased its ownership stake to 40%, to purchase CHUM Ltd., will further expand the Thomson media empire.

"The lowest profile is the
very best to have."
- Kenneth Thomson