Tighe said it was the first time in more than 20 years that Black used his position to dictate content. The B.C. Press Council found no fault with Black's stand, dismissing two complaints against Black. Likes involvement Black, who is married and has four children in their 20s, has said he plans to live in Hawai ' i part time. Associates say he can be expected to immerse himself in the community. Esperanza, Black's 77-foot ketch, floats nearby.
Sailing is one of the leisurely passions of Black.
He also has a passion for Jaguars, and still drives one. Besides a little golf and skiing, his other pursuits are centered around the community and the newspaper industry. Glenn Werkman, who worked for Black in the early ' 90s but now is editor of the competing Red Deer Express, said Black spends a lot of time in the community. In his view, Black played a key role in bringing the 1994 Commonwealth Games to Victoria. At the University of Victoria, Black was instrumental in establishing a business school, according to Wolff.