In lieu of flowers, the family says donations can be made to the Ottawa Humane Society, The Ottawa Mission, the Canadian Cancer Society or the Barrhaven Food Cupboard. CFRA-CFMO news director Steve Madely was elected chairman of the national editorial committee of Broadcast News. CHUM Group Radio President Jim Waters said the Rawlco stations were a natural fit, complimenting CHUM's existing stations, CFRA and CKKL (KOOL-FM). Ennis started his career at CKLW Windsor, and then moved to CHUM Toronto, CHNS Halifax and CFGO Ottawa. The City of Ottawa dedicated a park to the late Ernie Calcutt who was sports director at CFRA. He was 67. CHUM Limited purchased CFRA and CFMO. Don Morin was continuity editor. Newer information will no doubt be available elsewhere on the Internet, and a list of some of the possible sources (as at August 1st 2022) is available. Steve Madely was now hosting a new 3-hour morning talk show, Pamela Kern was host of a new afternoon self-help program, and Sports at Six expanded to an hour-long live call-in show hosted by Gord Wilson. "So rewarding," she said, with the hashtag "HappyMothersDay.". Randy Dewell died at 62. Read more about cookies here. Steve Madely was an Ottawa, Ontario radio host on CFRA. Legend has all four letters in the call sign standing for Cant Find Ryan Anywhere. This website has now been archived, as of August 1st 2022, and no further information is being added beyond the last dates show in each section. Reports elsewhere have suggested that CFRA-AM and FM signed on at the same time, but CFRA was not issued an FM licence until later in the year. 613-521-1000, Reception (9am-6pm) February 3, 2021. In a parting tweet, Counsell tweeted As of 10:45 this morning I have been terminated from CFRA. Wright had been city hall reporter for CKPM. pic.twitter.com/HP1fiJrL5C. news@cfra.com. Studios and offices would be in the Auditorium Building. The station was on the air from 6:30 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. daily, 8:00 a.m. to 1:15 a.m. on Sundays. "My brother Pierre was a supremely loving and devoted father, husband, son, brother, uncle and a true devoted friend to many," said Phil. On June 8 the CRTC approved the acquisition of CHUM Ltd. by CTVglobemedia, on condition that CTV sell off its five City-TV stations, CITY-TV Toronto, CHMI-TV Portage La Prairie/Winnipeg, CKEM-TV Edmonton, CKAL-TV Calgary and CKVU-TV Vancouver. The existing site was located on land which was intended to be used for the proposed Highway 416 extension. It was affiliated with ABC in New York. On the air: Ken Grant (5-9), Bill Drake (9-noon), News (12:00-12:35), Lowell Green (talk - 12:35-2:30), Al Dubois (2:30-4:00), Shelley Emmond (4-7), Mark elliot (7-11) and Dan Ferguson (11-5). Five other employees had their hours reduced. Examine the Manual below to know possible methods to edit PDF on your Windows system. Brad Ronald was appointed general sales manager, Bell Media Radio Ottawa. He was 62. That was the beginning of The CFRA Happy Wanderers who would do more than 5.000 live broadcasts during the next 10 years as well as other live shows. He would continue his play by play broadcasts for the NHL Ottawa Senators and OHL Ottawa 67's. CFRA switched to an All Oldies music format. George Gordon, who had been morning anchor at News1130 Vancouver, moved to the first radio station he'd ever heard in his life: CFRA. Different antenna patterns were used for day and night operation. He retired briefly from radio in the 1980s, but returned in 1990. John Counsell. "He had a mischievous side too. He would be the station's very popular morning man for many years to come. The project installed 12 new wells, to the already existing 28 wells at the site, over a fourth-month period. The CBC would open the first FM station in Ottawa. In a messageposted the day before her daughterdied, Erin Davis shared with fans what it meant to her to become a mother. All of CHUM Limited's divisions, including Radio Station CFRA Ltd. amalgamated. Long time CFRA/CFMO sales manager Jack Derouin passed away in March. [13], After raising CA$280 thousand during an on-air campaign for a little boy requiring life-saving medical treatment in the United States, he was presented with the Helen Keller Fellowship Award from Lions International. Dave Mitchell, PD at CFRA and Team 1200, plus Majic 100 announcer Drew Corley, an engineer and two copy writers were let go. CFRA 58 - CFMO 93.9 - Radio Ottawa. Mitchell had been with the company for 30 years. I wish now that I had. Bell Media created four new regional VP positions for radio and local television. Sixteen Bell Media Ottawa staffers, on-air and a manager, were let go in February in what was described as a corporate restructuring at CTV Ottawa, CFRA, Majic 100, Bob FM and Team 1200. "I'll be in touch when I can. Frank Ryan was also one-time manager of CKLW in Windsor. In 1966, he began hosting Greenline, and eventually became the longest-running open-line talk show host in North America. As co-host of 98.1CHFI's morning show,Erin Davis is a popular figure in Toronto. According to Green, the uproar led to the creation of the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority and the start of a clean-up effort of the Rideau River and the Ottawa River. Steve Madely was an Ottawa, Ontario radio host on CFRA.He got his start in 1964 at CHWO in Oakville, Ontario before eventually joining CFRA in 1981. Ottawa radio hostLauren Davis, theonly child of longtime Toronto radio personality Erin Davis, died in her sleep Monday at age 24, according to her mother. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events, Unlimited online access to National Post and 15 news sites with one account, National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on, Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword, Access articles from across Canada with one account, Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments, Get email updates from your favourite authors. Under the transaction agreement dated September 10, 2010, BCE would acquire the remaining 85% of the voting interest in the capital of CTVgm and would therefore exercise effective control. Lauren Davis, Ottawa radio host and daughter of Erin Davis, dead at 24. The late Terry Kielty received posthumous honours at the Sports Media Canada Achievement Awards in October. At the new facility, CFMO has a master control room, two production control rooms, one production studio and one booth. [8][10], In 1968, Green attempted to win the Liberal nomination for the federal riding of Pontiac during the 1968 federal election, but lost this bid to Thomas Lefebvre. He moved on to work as a radio disk jockey at CFOM, the last English-language commercial radio station in Quebec City, Quebec, and then in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Fans can listen at the Official Website and are invited to call in and participate. Sales Manager Larry Kelly was gone from CFRA/KOOL-FM. CFRA/CFMO-FM appointments: Don Holtby, vice-president and general manager, replacing Terry Kielty who became vice-president of broadcast services of the stations; Larry Kelly to general sales manager, and Jack Derouin to retail sales manager. Slogan: Community concious in a concious community. Covid seems to be having that effect. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. He also worked in Los Angeles at a KFI radio station. Several high profile local figures, including Ottawa mayor Jim Watson, several local councillors, Canadian Senator Leo Housakos, and a number of current and former broadcasters and journalists offered their condolences on social media upon learning of Bourque's passing. And CFRA Nation, you have done your duty, and I hope and pray that you'll continue to do so. The Commission concluded that the transaction would be beneficial to the Canadian broadcasting system by ensuring the long-term stability of a significant Canadian television network and advancing . CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. CFRA program director Tom Foley hired Gord Atkinson away from CHUM in Toronto. He later became bureau chief for News Radio, and ended his career as the Ottawa Suns first Page Six columnist, and as a commentator on CFRA. Newsman Bill Williamson was now at ZBM in Bermuda. [19] On 13 December 1984, Green ran for the Ontario Liberal Party in a provincial by-election in Ottawa Centre. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. By submitting a comment, you accept that CBC has the right to reproduce and publish that comment in whole or in part, in any manner CBC chooses. In 1959, Ryan turned over all the issued shares in CFRA to long-term staff and set up a program for other employees to purchase stock. 1:00 - Michael Harris Live (Friday: Market Monitor with Walter Traversy). . It used to air on the radio station CFRA in Ottawa, Ontario. The purchaser had been known as Radio CHUM-1050 Ltd. until 1967 when it became publicly traded CHUM Ltd. George M. Gowling was vice president and general sales manager. Rebecca Black and Steve Doucette left for CKKL-FM. Previously ranked in 5 th position on Newsmax's 50 most influential radio talks hosts, Bill Carroll began his media career immediately after completing his high school in 1980. Weekends/Swing: Chris Edwards, Dean Roberts, Dave Watts. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Fred Ennis (2010 photo). Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Ad: The best two-station buy in the capital for the price of one. 12:30 - Lunch Bunch with Steve Madely, Lowell Green, Michael Harris and Rick Gibbons. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. On August 18, 1986, . CHUM Limited announced it had purchased Rawlco's Ottawa stations, CFGO (OSR 1200) and CJMJ-FM (Majic 100). "Our dearest, sweetest, kindest daughter Lauren went to sleep on Sunday night her first Mother's Day and did not wake up to her baby's cries and husband's nudges on Monday.". Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. CTV News Ottawa Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist, Pierre Bourque of Bourque Newswatch. This page is not available in other languages. Gord Atkinson was chief announcer while General Ken Grant was morning man. Bill Kincaid passed away after a long illness. CFRA received permission to operate a 1,000 watt emergency transmitter. Tom Foley was program and sports director. Freebie Fridays The entire two hours are devoted to fun topics that are not as caller driven. Carolyne Desnoyers was named sales supervisor at Bell Media Radio Ottawa. You can change your cookie settings at any time. He suffered from heart trouble in his last years and was hospitalized at the end of 2018 after suffering two heart attacks. Marie. 3:00 - Comedy/Drama Classics. Announcer Fred Davis became program director, replacing Brian Hodgkinson who left to study television in the U.S. Ches Beachell was in the news department. The show was terminated by CFRA in February 2016. Rogers Communications announced on June 25th that a deal had been reached for them to buy these stations from CTV, subject to CRTC approval. In the 1960's he launched Ottawa's first radio talk show. Thank you all, goodbye.[5], On 14 September 2020, Green returned online with The Island of Sanity, a one-hour podcast available on various internet platforms, which was pared down to thirty minutes on 13 October 2020 and featured live on internet radio and the social networking platform Facebook. On July 12 it was announced that Bell Globemedia would pay C$1.7 billion for CHUM Ltd., in a deal that would see the company become part of the BCE-owned media conglomerate, subject to CRTC approval. Newer information will no doubt be available elsewhere on the Internet, and a list of some of the possible sources (as at August 1st 2022) is available here. [2], In 1993, he returned to CFRA and hosted The Lowell Green Show until his official retirement on 4 January 2016. Shelly Emond was the mid-day host. Richard Gray, regional vice-president for CFRA's parent company, Bell Media, saidin a statement totheOttawa Citizen thatthe death of the young mother was "a shock" to all staff members. Advertisement 2. In the Fall, any sports programming that had been on CFRA moved to new sister station CFGO which had adopted an all-sports format. The radio station alsoconfirmed Davis's deathin a statement on its website,and offered condolences to thefamily. And thank you again. [4][5] For example, Uncle John from Uncle John's Bathroom Reader, had co-hosted a segment of Freebie Fridays. There are occasional guests, including former CFRA host Nick Vandergragt, Tom Harris, and John Robson. Bob Derro joined CFRA from Sudbury's CJMX-FM. Stan Conder joined the writing staff. Elliot's radio career began at what was then CHIC radio in Brampton, a Toronto suburb, in 1974. Tom Foley was program director. ", "Lowell Green's book celebrates Canada's history", "CBSC Decision | CFRA-AM re an episode of the Lowell Green Show (Islam)", "CBSC Decision | CFRA-AM re an episode of the Lowell Green Show (The Qur'an)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lowell_Green&oldid=1147276248, McGill University Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences alumni, Ontario Liberal Party candidates in Ontario provincial elections, All Wikipedia articles written in Canadian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 March 2023, at 22:04. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. He returned to the air with the CHUM radio group serving Windsor and Detroit. Elliot was the only openly gay host on CFRB, where he came out on air. Slogans: Ottawa's Own Station - Maintaining Its Top Spot By Discrimination, Unfailing Good Taste and Service. Jack Derouin died at age 67. 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