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Geri Mayer-Judson


11/02/24 - Geri Mayer-Judson has departed her
on-air contributor/ host position at CKNW AM 980 Vancouver. The 2022 BCIT Radio Arts & Entertainment, Media graduate has been with 'NW since June 2023 and was previously a traffic reporter for the Canadian Traffic Network. She says her next position will be revealed later.  X Announcement 

Webster Awards


10/29/24 - The winners of the 2024 Webster Awards were announced last evening at a gala dinner/ awards event at the Hyatt Regency Vancouver.  The awards recognize excellence in journalism in B.C.  List of Winners
 
Peter Vogel


10/27/24 - Peter Vogel, Internet and technology columnist at The B.C. Catholic, has published an article on the state of AM radio. It takes a look at where AM radio and Corus Entertainment may be headed in the immediate future.  Peter Vogel Column

Christian Hall


10/27/24 - Former Vancouver broadcaster Christian Hall has left his current position with Rogers Sports & Media. He joined Rogers’ radio division in August 2021 as National Content Director for the JACK FM brand, which included JACK CJAX-FM 96.9 Vancouver. Hall also served as Content Director for JACK FM Vancouver & KiSS RADiO CKKS-FM, which was rebranded as SONiC in 2022.  Connie Thiessen, Broadcast Dialogue 

David Ball


10/24/24 - Award winning CBC Vancouver reporter/ editor David Ball has left his position after three years.  He is returning to pursuing freelance editing, reporting, podcasting and photojournalism work.
 
Drex Chan


10/24/24 - Vancouver broadcaster Drex Chan has joined Indie88 CIND-FM 88.1 Toronto weeknights 6 - 10 p.m. ET. He most recently hosted mornings at JACK CJAX-FM 96.9 Vancouver.

Randene Neill


10/21/24 - Former Vancouver TV personality Randene Neill has won the Powell River-Sunshine Coast seat for the NDP in Saturday's BC provincial election. She was a news anchor and reporter at Global BC from 1998-2016, and has most recently been a Communications Consultant for the BC Parks Foundation.  Jordan Copp, Coast Reporter

Stephanie Florian


10/21/24 - According to an online posting, Global BC weather anchor Stephanie Florian did her last forecast Sunday. She started on air with Global BC October 15, 2022.  YouTube Posting
 
Larry Sell


10/21/24 - Former Vancouver newscaster Larry Sell passed away from a heart attack early Sunday (10/20) at age 82 in Laughlin, NV. He worked at several local stations from the early 1970s to the early 1990s before moving to Nevada where he worked at KNUU in Paradise in the late 1990s.  Radio West News

Amanda Wawryk


10/19/24 - Long time Vancouver broadcaster Amanda Wawryk has been named Editor In Chief at Daily Hive after three years with the publication. She was a news anchor and held several other positions with 1130 NewsRadio CKWX from 2007-21.  X Posting
 
Russ Byth


10/17/24 - Former Vancouver reporter Russ Byth has officially retired from his fill-in gig on Beach Radio CKQQ-FM 103.1 Kelowna, capping a 45-year broadcast career that began in 1979. Among his positions, he was the morning business editor at 1130 NewsRadio CKWX Vancouver from 1996-2010Revolving Door, Broadcast Dialogue
 
BC Sports Hall of Fame


10/17/24 - Retired Vancouver sportscaster Jim Hughson is being inducted into the 2025 BC Sports Hall of Fame in the Media category. Additionally, former NHL Hockey player turned broadcaster Ray Ferraro is being inducted as an athlete. Induction into the BC Sports Hall of Fame is the highest sporting honour in the province.  Rob Williams, Daily Hive
 
Janet Brown


10/16/24 - Janet Brown, who left her reporting position at CKNW AM 980 Vancouver last month, has announced she has joined Surrey Urban Mission Society as Director of Communications. She was a reporter at CKNW and Global BC for over 30 years.  X Posting 

Dan Russell


10/15/24 - This date in 1984 marked the debut of the long-running Dan Russell Sportstalk radio show in its characteristic 10 p.m. time slot on CJOR Vancouver. It lasted for nearly 30 years until 2014 on CJOR (1984-88), CKWX (1988), CFMI (1989-97), CKNW (1997-2013) and CISL (2013-14).  X Posting

Dan Sys


10/15/24 - Radio aficionado Dan Sys passed away Monday, October 14 at age 72 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was well known nationally for his monthly Canadian Radio News publication which featured radio station format, call letter, technical and ownership changes.  Radio West  Puget Sound Radio
 
Doc Harris


10/14/24 - An obituary has been published for veteran Vancouver broadcaster Gilbert Arthur Auchinleck, AKA Doc Harris, who passed away October 5 at age 76. In addition to his 40+ years in radio, he worked as an actor, voiced many commercials and numerous movie characters.  Sun/ Province Obituary

Jeremy Baker


10/11/24 - Jeremy Baker returns to CFOX-FM 99.3 Vancouver as a swing announcer. He will host evenings after Tyler & Lynch and weekends. Baker previously entertained at CFOX from 2015-21 and most recently handled middays at The Zone CJZN-FM 91.3 Victoria.  Threads Posting
 
Taya Fast


10/08/24 - Taya Fast has joined Global BC as a Video Journalist, based in Abbotsford. The 2020 BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism program graduate has most recently been the South Okanagan Video Journalist for Global News Okanagan, based in Penticton.  Facebook Posting 
  
Slumach's Gold​ In Search of a Legend - and a Curse


10/08/24 - Retired BCIT Associate Dean of Broadcasting Brian Antonson, whose 2007 book Slumach's Gold: In Search of a Legend has now sold over 14,400 copies...a Canadian best seller. It was written with his brother Rick along with Mary Trainer. Now the trio have penned a much expanded 2024 version, Slumach’s Gold In Search of a Legend—and a Curse. Publication Date is October 29.
  
Ross McLaughlin


10/07/24 -  Retired consumer advocate Ross McLaughlin has been honoured with an RTDNA Canada 2024 Regional Lifetime Achievement Award. He worked at stations in Edmonton and the US before joining CTV Vancouver to host McLaughlin on Your Side from 2015 until his retirement in 2022. McLaughlin is also an 18-time Emmy Award-winner.  RTDNA Announcement

Doc Harris


10/05/24 - News has been received from several sources that Vancouver broadcaster Doc Harris passed away around 10 this morning at Vancouver General Hospital. He was 76. It was just three days ago that it was reported he was undergoing a minor procedure.  Connie Thiessen, Broadcast Dialogue
 
Craig Lawrence


10/03/24 - Former Vancouver TV cameraman Craig Lawrence died on September 1 at age 73, following a stroke and early onset Parkinson’s. The early 1970s BCIT Broadcast Program graduate was eventually promoted to Director of Photography at BCTV/ Global, a title he held until 2013. He worked on a number Olympic games and the annual Variety Show of Hearts Telethon.  Broadcast Dialogue Info

Doc Harris


10/02/24 - Iconic Vancouver broadcaster Doc Harris is in hospital following a successful minor procedure. Recovery time is expected to take a while. Doc entertained at a number of stations over the years, but is likely most recognized for his years as morning host at LG73 from 1976-83.  Stirling Faux, Puget Sound Radio

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