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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

Global BC


9/30/24 - Global BC has won several awards from RTDNA Canada. They are: Breaking News - Video (Large Market) for the August 17: West Kelowna Fire; Enterprise Journalism - Multiplatform (Large Market) for Drug Diversion; News - Live Special Events - Video for RCMP Officer Funeral; Excellence in Sports Reporting - Video for Vanni Sartini and Excellence in Sports Reporting - Digital for a powerful statement of pride: Basketball is a legacy for this First Nations family. The 2024 Awards Gala will be hosted at the Old Mill Hotel in Toronto on Saturday, November 2.

Jon Woodward


9/30/24 - Veteran CTV News reporter Jon Woodward joins a revamped ⁦W5 as an investigative correspondent. He was a reporter and multi-skilled journalist at CTV Vancouver from 2012-20 before joining the network in Toronto.  X Posting

Amy Beeman


9/30/24 - Long time Vancouver broadcaster Amy Beeman joins 1130 NewsRadio CKWX as a midday anchor. The 1998 BCIT Broadcast Journalism graduate has hosted shows on several local stations since 2002.  Terry Schintz,   NewsRadio 1130 News Director 
    
Tarzan Dan Freeman


9/27/24 - Former Vancouver broadcaster Tarzan Dan Freeman has announced he has cancer. He's hoping an ongoing treatment plan will allow him to make a return to the airwaves as the network midday host at Bell Media’s Bounce RadioConnie Thiessen, Broadcast Dialogue

CVOX Comox Valley


9/27/24 - Comox Valley's locally-grown radio station, which identifies as CVOX, is looking to make the jump from online streaming to on-air FM broadcasting. The all-volunteer station is hoping to raise $50,000 to secure a CRTC community radio licence to broadcast from the rooftop of The Waverley Hotel in nearby Cumberland.  Marc Kitteringham, Comox Valley Record
 
The Hot Mammas


9/24/24 - WAVE 98.3 CIWV-FM Vancouver hosts Tara Jean and Stirling Faux are hosting a fundraiser for ALS research, saluting long time radio comrade and performer Julie Brown. Brown was diagnosed with ALS this past year, and she and her friends in the Hot Mammas and Vancouver's entertainment community have rallied to produce this stunning fundraiser, which will be held October 11 at Christ Church Cathedral.  WAVE Release

Carly and Jay


9/24/24 - Carly Meyers and Jay Brody of Carly & Jay, who were released from p.m. drive on JACK CJAX-FM 96.9 Vancouver a couple of weeks ago, are building carlyandjay.com. They're thanking listeners and looking to the future.  X Posting

Tchadas Leo


9/22/24 - RTDNA Canada honours CHEK-TV Victoria multimedia journalist Tchadas Leo with the 2024 Emerging Journalist Award. The 2022 BCIT Broadcasting & Online Journalism graduate joined CHEK in 2020 with the production of the Indigenous-focused podcast called Our Native LandRTDNA Release
 

Hanna Mae Nassar


9/16/24 - Hana Mae Nassar leaves her position with 1130 NewsRadio CKWX Vancouver. The 2017 BCIT Broadcast Journalism graduate has been a web editor since 2017 and Managing Editor since 2021.  X Announcement
 
Janet Brown


9/13/24 - Veteran CKNW AM 980 Vancouver reporter Janet Brown, who has won numerous journalism awards, has announced her departure. She's been a reporter for 'NW since 1989 and more recently also for Global BC. No word yet on any future plans.  Amir Ali, Daily Hive

Carly & Jay


9/12/24 - Carly Meyers and Jay Brody of Carly & Jay have been released from p.m. drive on JACK CJAX-FM 96.9 Vancouver. They were previously part of the SONiC CKKS-FM 104.9 Vancouver lineup, before moving into the 4 - 8 p.m. time slot on JACK in April. Jason Manning now gets his early afternoon shift expanded to 2 - 6 p.m.

Alison Broddle


9/12/24 - Alison Broddle moves into a new position at CBC/ Radio-Canada as Senior Managing Director for B.C. She has been with The Corporation since 1992, most recently as Senior Director, Current Affairs and Investigative. Broddle succeeds Johnny Michel, who left CBC this summer after 17 years as Managing Director for B.C. and Alberta.  LinkedIn Announcement

Adam Sawatsky


9/12/24 - CTV Vancouver is featuring award-winning Adam Sawatsky as the Sign-Off host at the end of its newscasts. It replaces The Last Word by the now retired Mike McCardell. Sawatsky has been a producer, reporter, and anchor at CTV News Vancouver Island for more than 20 years.  CTV News/ Video 

Vancouver Canucks


9/11/24 - Vancouver Canucks radio broadcasts on Sportsnet 650 CISL will be grounded again this season with play-by-play being called from a studio locally in Vancouver. Alternatively, the Calgary Flames, another Rogers owned radio rights holder, have been given the nod to travel this upcoming season for their radio broadcasts.  Tyler Green, X Posting
 
Emad Agahi


9/11/24 - Former Vancouver reporter Emad Agahi is beginning law school at City St George's, University of London UK. He was a news reporter for CTV Vancouver then Global BC from 2018-23 before joining his most recent position as a Communications Specialist with the Vancouver Airport AuthorityX Posting

Simone Grewal


9/08/24 - The Breeze CHLG-FM 104.3 Vancouver Program Director and afternoon host Simone Grewal has been named Vice President of the British Columbia Association Of Broadcasters. The 2002 BCIT Radio and Television Program graduate has held a number of positions in the Vancouver market.  Facebook Announcement 

Olivia McDonald


9/08/24 - Olivia McDonald joins the Vancouver Canucks content team as a new rinkside reporter. She recently was a reporter/ anchor at CKPG-TV Prince George.  Canucks News
    

Sooke Radio Society


9/06/24 - The non-profit Sooke Radio Society is getting closer to its first broadcast over the airwaves as a community radio station. The group recently received a $5,000 grant from the District of Sooke through its Community Grants Program. It's looking to broadcast over the Internet in early 2025.  Oli Herrera, CHEK News
 
John Vennavally-Rao


9/06/24 - Former Vancouver broadcaster John Vennavally-Rao has released some news about his absence from TV screens. Twelve months ago, following a routine colonoscopy, doctors discovered he had two completely separate cancers: rectal cancer and lung cancer. He says he is doing ok and has his sights set on returning to work. The 53 year old was a general assignment reporter at VTV/ CTV BC from 1997-2002, and is most recently a CTV National News Correspondent based in Toronto.  CTV News

Coronation Medal


9/06/24 - Liz Shorten, COO of the Canadian Media Producers Association, was among those awarded the King Charles III Coronation Medal during a ceremony with B.C. Premier David Eby and B.C. Lieutenant Governor Janet Austin. Shorten was recognized for her outstanding commitment and dedication to the film, television and digital media sectors. Others from the B.C. media community recognized include Sp!ce Radio founder Shushma Datt, CKYE RED FM news director Harjinder Thind, South Asian NHL play-by-play commentator Randip Janda, journalist and TV commentator Guo Ding, and journalist Debbie Chen.

Obituary


9/06/24 - Global BC has announced the passing of two former staffers. Craig Lawrence died over the weekend from Parkinson’s. He had worked for BCTV/ Global BC as a Camera Operator. Another recent loss of note is Carlo Sgaetti. Many people work with his son Luca and may have also worked with Carlo during his time at Global BC and BCTV.    

Andrew Walker


9/05/24 - Former Vancouver sportscaster Andrew Walker is making a return to radio waves with a new on-air position at Edmonton market Sports 1440 CKJR AM Wetaskiwin. He was let go after a four year run at Sportsnet 650 CISL Vancouver in 2021. After leaving, he started a podcast of his own called The Hedge.  Preston Hodgkinson, Daily Hive
 
Numeris


9/05/24 - News/ talk CKNW AM 980 continues in the #1 spot for A12+ with a 12.2% share in the Summer 2024 Numeris Vancouver radio ratings. Music stations hold most of the other top positions.  Bray and Partners Overview
  
Stephen Andrew


9/03/24 - Former Victoria broadcaster Stephen Andrew has announced he is running as the Conservative BC MLA Candidate in Oak Bay-Gordon Head in the upcoming fall election. He was a legislature reporter and anchor at CTV News Vancouver Island and a talk show host at CFAX AM 1070 from 2004-13.  VibrantVictoria Posting
 
Tim James


9/03/24 - Former Vancouver news anchor Tim James has resurfaced on air for a brief period reporting traffic on Z95.3 CKZZ-FM.  He was a news anchor at News1130 CKWX Vancouver from 2014-23 and most recently a content creator for the Surrey Police ServiceX Posting  

Aleigha Andres


9/03/24 - CKNW AM 980 Vancouver traffic reporter and fill-in content producer Aleigha Andres has left her position. The 2024 BCIT Broadcast and Online Journalism graduate started with CKNW in February of this year.  X Posting
 
Jeff Jeffries


9/03/24 - Former All Traffic CKGO AM 730 Vancouver morning anchor Jeff Jeffries has started Twitch Traffic to help commuters get through Vancouver's morning traffic rush, weekdays 6 to 10 a.m.  Corus Entertainment shut down the all traffic format on June 26th, replacing it with a simulcast of CKNW AM 980X Posting

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