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Audience Relations, CBC P.O. This page is not available in other languages. Mayor Jim Durrel declared a Ken 'The General' Grant Day to salute Grant's 25 years as CFRA's morning man. Campbell McDonald was news director. In April 2012, the show moved time slots from 10pm to 9pm. Modified date: Monday, October 22nd 2018 - 4:39 am. Steve Madely was an Ottawa, Ontario radio host on CFRA. The transmitter would have a power of 50 watts and operate on 560 kHz. CFRAsaid it wouldrelease information about funeral arrangements once they'remade. Slogans: Ottawa's Own Station - Maintaining Its Top Spot By Discrimination, Unfailing Good Taste and Service. The shares were to be placed in the hands of an independent trustee pursuant to a voting trust agreement approved by the CRTC. After Ryan's death in 1965, ownership of the station passed to his wife Kathleen, who subsequently sold CFRA and sister station CFMO-FM to CHUM Limited in 1968. . Article content. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. He has been decorated with both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal,[12] and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. He also managed the news aggregator website Bourque Newswatch. He would go on to cover Parliament Hill as the Ottawa bureau chief of the Newsradio service. Longtime morning man Ken Grant retired and station manager Steve Madely took over the AM Drive program. RCA Victor country & western recording artist Bob King was part of the "Ottawa Valley Barn Dance" on CFRA. In 1966, he began hosting Greenline, and eventually became the longest-running open-line talk show host in North America. CFRA had long been Ottawas top station. Lowell Green (born 7 July 1936) is a Canadian radio personality, journalist, and author, best known as the host of The Lowell Green Show, a conservative morning talk show that aired on the Ottawa Ontario radio station CFRA.He has written newspaper articles and autobiographical, historical and fictional books. The news department included Mike Cleaver, John Brenner, Steve Winogron, Michael O'Brien. With CFRA since 1961, he was the voice of the Ottawa Roughriders (CFL) and a past president of the football reporters. Bourque lost his seat in the municipal election later that year. No calls are taken on Thursdays. Local GMs at radio and TV stations would now report to Gray. Slogan: Community concious in a concious community. A haircare collection from the brand Krastase that targets dandruff and scalp flakes. 3 full time, 2 part time, and 10 contract staff were relieved of their duties at CHUM Radio Ottawa in November. Examine the Manual below to know possible methods to edit PDF on your Windows system. CFRA broadcast on a frequency of 560 kHz with a full-time power of 1,000 watts. Brian O'Connell headed the news department. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. On-Air: 12:00 - After Midnight with Gary Michaels. The show was terminated by CFRA in February 2016. Marie. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Advertisement 2. Ottawa Public Health is reporting 123 more people in the city have tested positive for COVID-19 and one more resident has died. On November 13, CFRA was granted a licence to operate transitional digital radio undertakings (DRU) to serve Ottawa. My last show was last night. Late in the year, King gave up on his radio work to concentrate more on personal appearances. In October, CHUM Ottawa opened new studios and offices to house all of its operations in the city the 46,000 square foot CHUM Market Media Mall located in the heart of the Byward Market at 87 George Street. but he was a political junkie to his core, something that was likely inspired by his grandfather, who served as Ottawas first francophone mayor. It was last year that CFGO bought away CFRA's rights to Ottawa Senators broadcasts and launched Ottawa Sports Radio OSR 1200. Ad: CFRA 5,000 Watts Day and Night - The BIG station in OttawaTops in newssportsfeatures. I wish now that I had. K1N 9H7, TOLL-FREE Studio Line At his next home, in Ottawa, he became a legendary evening Top 40 host and local celebrity on CFRA and CFGO. RIP, my friend.". OTTAWA -- Ernie passed away in 1984. Deepest sympathies to Christine and family. In an effort to widen its appeal, CFRA programming evolved from a blend of up tempo recent-based easy listening to a hotter, current-based Adult Contemporary format. On August 31, the two companies announced that BGM had been successful in its offer to acquire approximately 6.7 million common shares and approximately 19.2 million non-voting Class B shares of CHUM. Bob Derro joined CFRA from Sudbury's CJMX-FM. Toronto Mike Kelly (ex-of CKLW Windsor) was a part-timer in CFRA's news department. Nothing has made me feel more like a mother than witnessing our daughter grow into the role. news@cfra.com. Currently, he works on CFRA located in Ottawa, Canada as the host of The Morning Rush with Bill Carroll since joining back on March 7, 2016. Government approval was given in May for CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. to transfer CFRA/CFMO to a company to be incorporated, represented by Kathleen Ryan. It used to air on the radio station CFRA in Ottawa, Ontario. CFRA 58 - CFMO 93.9 - Radio Ottawa. She was also the host of a popular show, The Broad Perspectives. O'Connell was now assisted by Barbara Abbott, also a former newspaper person. Those who knew her offered high praise for her as both a journalist and a friend. Don Martin was assistant manager. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. CFRA program director Tom Foley hired Gord Atkinson away from CHUM in Toronto. 3:00 - Comedy/Drama Classics. On June 23, Ken "General" Grant joined CFRA from Montreal. On June 3, CFRA was given approval to relocate its transmitter site approximately 1 kilometer southeast of the present site. Ottawa news radio station 580 CFRA announced the death of news anchor Lauren Davis. He returned to the air with the CHUM radio group serving Windsor and Detroit. 299 Queen Street West He started at the station as an announcer, became promotion director, then moved to sales and even became a shareholder of the company, one of 11 at the time. Mark Elliot resigned on-air July 15. Carroll is the proactive and entertaining host of CFRA's The Morning Rush with Bill Carro ll. He was notorious for an April Fools Day story he ran on bis news site announcing Paul Martins retirement as finance minister to raise chickens in the eastern townships. He would continue his play by play broadcasts for the NHL Ottawa Senators and OHL Ottawa 67's. Daytime power remained 50,000 watts. Family say it was an apparent heart attack. Doug McGowan was program and production manager. [10] Lowell Green has also received the Community Builders Award displayed at Ottawa City Hall, and has an Ottawa hospital wing and an Ottawa day named in his honour. His listeners shipped many bottles and containers of polluted water. Phil Bourque paid tribute to his brother in a statement to CTV News Ottawa. 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. Reach out to your friends, stay in touch. CFRA switched to an All Oldies music format. Lauren began working at CFRA in . (613) 789-2486, Sandra Bonnell - General Sales Manager Andy Stephen died at age 84. Bev McRae died at age 70 in January. Mark Elliot (December 24, 1953 January 11, 2019)[1] was the professional name of Nils Fleming Johanson, a former late night talk radio host on radio station CFRB 1010 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada and an addictions counsellor in private practice. Toronto police say a 38-year-old man has died following a shooting on Saturday. The former CFRA host was the widow of legendary Ottawa journalist Earl McRae. Green started his radio broadcasting career in Brantford, Ontario, and subsequently moved to radio stations in Sudbury Ontario and Montreal Quebec. On October 19, the corporate name changed to Radio Station CFRA Ltd. Gord Atkinson moved over to CFMO-FM where he was named station manager. He was a founder of the Sunday Herald in Ottawa which was in 1988 purchased by the Ottawa Sun. The AM station would broadcast on a frequency of 560 kHz and have a power of 1,000 watts. He made his own brief foray into city politics back in the 90s when he was appointed to a 10-month term at city hall to fill a vacancy on city council. 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. The daughter of a Toronto radio personality well known in York Region, has died at age 24. 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. https://t.co/QFWXAC5b03, So sad to hear this tragic news. It was affiliated with ABC in New York. Steve Ray joined CFRA from CKCY Sault Ste. CHUM Group Radio President Jim Waters said the Rawlco stations were a natural fit, complimenting CHUM's existing stations, CFRA and CKKL (KOOL-FM). On December 12th, it was announced that Bell Globemedia would henceforth be known as CTVglobemedia. In a 1994 complaint to the CBSC, listeners alleged that Green had been rude and abusive to a caller who identified herself as a Christian. The former Halifax alderman, award-winning broadcaster - including the Ted Rogers Sr/Velma Rogers award - and civil servant, had such stops in his on-air career as CFRA Ottawa, CHUM Toronto, CKGM Montreal and CJCH Halifax. Pierre was an entrepreneur, always pushing himself to try something different, to work on something new. [3] On occasion, he can be heard calling into The Rob Snow Show, now airing on CIWW.[4]. "He pursued many passions and goals with ambitious drive, not the least of which was his love for car racing. Lauren Davis, Ottawa radio host and daughter of Erin Davis, dead at 24 The 24-year-old CFRA radio anchor died in her sleep on May 10, after spending her first Mother . Gordon returned to Canada's capital and began as CFRA morning news anchor August 3. As of June 6, it now broadcasts Live 2hrs a day, Monday to Friday in its original time slot of 9pm Eastern with the Thursday show being a repeat of the Wednesday night "Ask the Pastor". "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.". McRaedied unexpectedly but peacefully last Wednesday, her family said. On March 15, CTV Inc., CTV Corp., CTV Limited and CTVglobemedia Inc. amalgamated to continue as CTV Inc. Ennis passed away in his sleep Sunday. After Ryan's death in 1965, . Snow's show, News & Views, aired on CFRA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Legend has all four letters in the call sign standing for Cant Find Ryan Anywhere. Tributes and condolences poured in Monday for Lauren Davis, a young mother and news anchor at 580 CFRA whose death was announced by the station Monday afternoon. Very sorry to hear this news. Brad Ronald was appointed general sales manager, Bell Media Radio Ottawa. Radio and Television News Director Association, "A part of CFRA's history. John Counsell. Derouin started his career with CHUM Ottawa as a reporter in the 1970's, retiring from the company two years ago. Find out about the Energy Bills Support Scheme, Generic risk assessment 2.3: rescues from lifts and escalators, Generic risk assessment 2.2: ice and unstable ground, Generic risk assessment 5.10: working at heights, Operational training guidance: breathing apparatus, Independent review of terms and conditions for operational staff in the fire and rescue service: introductory statement, Minister opens independent review of firefighter conditions, Conditions of service for operational staff in the fire and rescue service: independent review, 2012 updates to the fire service emergency cover toolkit: special service and fire fatality rate functions, 2010 to 2015 government policy: fire prevention and rescue, 2010 to 2015 government policy: emergency planning, Read about the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act and. CFRA's Greg Hbert passed away in December after a long battle with cancer. CFRAs power increased from 1,000 watts day and night to 5,000 watts day and night, using three 288 foot towers on part of Lots 33 & 34, Concession 1, Nepean Township, Rideau Frontage. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. While many other electronic media shut down, Elliot was on air during the Great Blackout of 2003, providing information and reassurance to untold numbers of listeners in Southern Ontario. He continued contributing to the station's weekly midday program News and Views with Rob Snow until a Bell Media restructuring in mid-November 2019. John Brenner was morning newscaster. Originally airing weeknights from 10:00 pm to midnight, then later moved to 9:00 pm to 11:00 pm, it discussed various newsmaking stories of the day. He was 62. 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. Kielty helped launch CFRA in 1947 and was an on-air personality. CFRA celebrated 60 years of service. He was 67. Beyond politics and broadcasting, Bourque was also a racecar driver. He tells Vassy the Iordaches, a young family of four, were set to be deported from Canada. Tom Jeffries joined CFRA. 10:00 - Late Night Counsell with John Counsell. Ennis ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Nepean in 1997 and for Ottawa City Council in 2010. CFRA marked 50 years on the air on May 3. On Saturday former CTV employee and host of Farmgate Kevin Hursh was inducted into the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame. Snow, 48, took over after longtime CFRA host Lowell Green retired his morning show in 2016. Some of the names that were heard on the station over the years should be noted: Ken The General Grant, Les Lye, Lowell Green, Frank Ryan, Terry Kielty, Don Chevrier, Ernie Calcutt, Mike Anscombe, Max Keeping, Mike Duffy, Hal Anthony, Fred Davis, Bob Walters, Chuck Collins, Cliff Fletcher, Joel Thompson, and Al Pascal to name a few. CFRA personalities at this time included Ken The General Grant, Brad Williams, Lowell Green and Shelley Emmond. Read more about cookies here. Associated with Ryan in the application were CFRA employees or directors Kenneth Binks, George Gowling, Edward Houston, Terry Keilty, Campbell McDonald, John Sproat and Spence Skelton. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. With executive producer Warren Cosford, Elliot initiated People Helping People on Windsor's CKLW in 1995, later syndicating it to Toronto's Talk 640. Green blamed this loss on his "sharp" personality and a low voter turnout. 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. Elliot's radio career began at what was then CHIC radio in Brampton, a Toronto suburb, in 1974. He then became the first Page Six columnist for the Ottawa Sun and later hosted a talk show on CFRA. He worked on-air in the 1970s and 80s at 580 CFRA and CFMO-FM. On August 18, 1986, . CFRA was now streaming live on the internet. [7], In 1975, after the school shooting that occurred at the St. Pius X High School in Ottawa, Green and thousands of his supporters joined his Fire Arms Safety Association. Eugene Whalen died at age 88. 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. Devastated to learn of the passing of @pierrebourque yesterday. Given that the technical change would result in a relatively modest increase in listenership and that it applied solely to night-time operating hours, the Commission considered that the proposed power increase would not generate significant incremental revenues for the station and would therefore not have any undue impact on existing stations in the market. Erin Davis says she is now "taking a leave of this space" so that she can grieve. "You will likely have heard by now our tragic news," Erin Davis wrote in her online journal Monday. The CBC deferred for further study, an application by CFRA for the operation of a booster station at Almonte on 560 kHz with 50 watts of power. [6], In a late 1960s protest, Green urged his listeners to fill bottles of water taken from the polluted Rideau River, and to ship them to the Ontario legislature at Queen's Park. You are now being redirected to the BCE.ca website (Bell Canada Enterprises), where you can view our Accessibility plan, and submit your feedback using our Accessibility webform. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his friends and family. Elliot grew up in Weston, then a suburb of Toronto. Canada Post objected, and stopped accepting them. The slicer, dicer, spiralizer and grater is well worth the $37 price tag, 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Longtime CFRA newsman Hal Anthony passed away. Elliot was a recovering alcoholic, drug abuser, and compulsive gambler. CFRA received permission to operate a 1,000 watt emergency transmitter. Politically left-wing, he presented a somewhat challenging figure for the historically conservative station. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Effective January, he would no longer anchor sportscasts on TEAM 1200 and CFRA. Green would still make regular daily commentaries on CFRA. Condolences and fond reminiscences marked the news that former CFRA host Bev McRae had died. 6:00 - Business At Night. His new online show debuted Monday Night May 9, 2016 and can be heard at www.LateNightCounsell.com. Former and long-time CFRA news anchor Don Leger passed away August 29 at the age of 82. In 1960, he was hired by G. Campbell McDonald[1] at CFRA as a news and farm reporter. Pierre was one of the most decent people Ive ever known. This Canadian biographical article related to radio is a stub. They would report to Chris Gordon, president, radio & local TV, Bell Media. Don Morin was continuity editor. He then moved on to CKLW in Windsor. Newsman Hal Anthony retired. Lauren is the daughter of well-known radio personality Erin Davis. CFRA-FM began offering some of its own programming. Steve Madely was hosting the morning show and Lowell Green did the mid-day talk show. Well send you a link to a feedback form. Ennis became News Director of CFGO (now TSN 1200) in Ottawa in 1976. 3:00 - Rick Gibbons. 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. CFRA installed a new transmitter and began broadcasting in AM Stereo. Fred Ennis, a former CFRA broadcaster, Ottawa journalist, and politician, has died. CFRA became a member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. She and husband Phil Shirakawa welcomed the birth of son Colin last. [15], He has received citations from Prime Minister John Diefendbaker, Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson,[16] Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau, and Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Late Night Counsell started broadcasting . Pierre Bourque, contributor to Newstalk 580 CFRA and a one-time Ottawa city councillor has died. Bell Media, the managing partner holding 99.99% of the voting interest in the general partnership, is wholly owned by Bell Canada and controlled by BCE. The City of Ottawa dedicated a park to the late Ernie Calcutt who was sports director at CFRA. Pierre was a great entrepreneur , journalist and and served on city council in the 90s .My sympathies to his family , friends and colleagues https://t.co/o1PiG5zhpe, Im saddened after awaking to news that my friend @pierrebourque has passed away. A chance meeting with impressionist Rich Little was to be the springboard for many aspects of Les's highly successful future career. Former CFRA host Rick Gibbons tweeted the news Sunday morning, saying Bourque. The licence was granted for technical experimentation purposes for one year only. CFRA and CFMO-FM moved to new studios and offices on the second floor of a two storey, 20,000 square foot structure, located immediately behind the existing facility. Tom Jeffries left. Story continues below . 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 . Legendary Ottawa radio broadcaster Gord Atkinson has died at the age of 94. Dont worry we wont send you spam or share your email address with anyone. He said he had an application pending since sometime in 1946. Frank Ryan was president of CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. She helped her husband found CFRA AM and FM and ran the company after he died in 1965, until the stations were sold to CHUM in 1968. Jack Derouin (reporter) and Gil Wright (city hall reporter) joined the staff of CFRA on July 1. We have enabled email notificationsyou will now receive an email if you receive a reply to your comment, there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. ON He loved to gossip and was the source of occasional political rumours around town. 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