As reported previously, editors at the Globe and Mail asked staff—and freelancers, though it's not clear how many—not to write for Toronto Life and Chatelaine, claiming that they are competing publications (though we suspect it may have more to do with this).

Now a rep from SONG, the union that represents Globe staff, has confirmed that as of February 16 a grievance procedure is underway.

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