(6 March 1892-6 Jan. 1975), businessman. Born at Dunvegan, in GC. Parents: John Dickson and his wife Flora McDonald. William John Dickson was educated at the University of Manitoba, B.Sc., 1915. He served in WWI with the Canadian Engineers, 1915-1918, and received the Military Medal. He was president of Canadian News Co. Ltd. (established by him in1919) and vice-president and director of other companies with interests including gold mines and dairies. Winnipeg resident. He was married in 1920 to Ella Gertrude Hodgins. (one child) William John Dickson died at Riverdale Hospital, Toronto.

Winnipeg Free Press 6 Jan. 1975 * entries in the Canadian Who’s Who from vol. III (1938-1939) to vol. X: 1964-1966 (absent from vol. XI: 1967-1969) * Who’s Who in Canada 1945-1946 p. 1082 (portrait)