The City of Ottawa dedicated a park to the late Ernie Calcutt who was sports director at CFRA. Snow counts the day he was told about . Read more about cookies here. Jack Derouin died at age 67. I always enjoyed listening to her, said another Facebook poster, Trina Constantini-Powell. This Canadian biographical article related to radio is a stub. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Since January, 14 people have lost their . 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. He was 62. CFRA became a member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. John Badham left CFRA news for CHEX Radio in Peterborough. George Gowling was commercial manager. 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. The late Terry Kielty received posthumous honours at the Sports Media Canada Achievement Awards in October. 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. Toronto 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. 12:30 - Lunch Bunch with Steve Madely, Lowell Green, Michael Harris and Rick Gibbons. John Crawford joined the news department in July from CJBK London. Rev. M5V 2Z5. Late Night Counsell or LNC is a late night conservative talk show hosted by Rev. KOOL-FM (CKKL) program director Chris Gordon was promoted to operations manager for CHUM's Ottawa radio stations - The Team (CFGO), CFRA, KOOL-FM and Majic 100 (CIMJ-FM). Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. news@cfra.com. "He had a mischievous side too. 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. TORONTO Gord Atkinson, whose popular show "Campus Corner" became a staple of Ottawa radio in the 1950s, has died at 94. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Before this approval, BCE held 15% of the voting interest in the capital of CTVgm. He said he had an application pending since sometime in 1946. 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. 5:00 - On Target Ottawa. 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. This was CFRAs first home (studios and offices). He also ran - and lost - in a federal election for the Liberals in Quebec. He arranged his estate in such a way that his own preferred stock would be made available to station staff. CFRA had long been Ottawas top station. Rebecca Black and Steve Doucette left for CKKL-FM. In a parting tweet, Counsell tweeted As of 10:45 this morning I have been terminated from CFRA. The Chief Fire and Rescue Adviser (CFRA) is employed by the Home Office and provides strategic advice and guidance to ministers, civil servants, fire and rescue authorities in England and other. Eugene Whalen died at age 88. The station opening was held at the Ottawa Auditorium, 413 OConnor Street, at Catherine. An outdoor concert at Lansdowne Park later this month will feature rapid COVID-19 screening and could serve as a dry run for larger concerts later this year. Nothing has made me feel more like a mother than witnessing our daughter grow into the role. 7:00 - CNBC Business Wrap. Les Lye, later to become a nationally known television personality, joined the station from the Lorne Greene Academy of Radio Arts, as an announcer and writer. 613-521-1000, Reception (9am-6pm) No further details were immediately available. Before this approval, BCE held 15% of the voting interest in the capital of CTVgm. All three transmitters operated in a single frequency network, using 1487.696 MHz (DRB channel 21) with an effective isotropic radiated power of 5,928 watts, 2,850 watts and 2,965 watts, respectively. Myles Gray died on August 13, 2015 after a clash with at least seven officers that sent him into cardiac arrest. 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. Richard Gray, VP Ottawa Radio (CFGO/CFRA/CJMJ/CKKL and CTV Two (CHRO-TV) Ottawa, would be responsible for Atlantic Canada, Quebec, Northern and Eastern Ontario. Other changes included John Rodenburg adding Sports Director for the cluster and Program Coordinator for Team 1200 to his duties as that station's morning show co-host, Ian March as Assistant Program Director/Music Director at both Majic 100 and BOB FM and Steve Winogron, along with his News Director responsibilities, also focusing on day-to-day programming at CFRA. 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. Jan Harder said Monday, recalling how McRae once worked for her. Ottawa I wish now that I had. She and husbandPhil Shirakawawelcomed the birth of sonColinlast October. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. The CBC would open the first FM station in Ottawa. In June, CFRA adopted a News and Talk format which included a fair amount of sports programming. On the same date the CFRA Top 30 chart was retired. The name change took place on March 22. The changes affected long time employee Dave Mitchell (program director CFRA/TEAM 1200) as well as part time Majic 100 announcer/operator Drew Corley along with CFRA talk show hosts Ron Corbett, Rabbi Reuven Bulka, Professor Gerry Cammy, and hosts of "Middle Aged Bald Guys" Alan Flemming and Jim Hurcomb. "Pierre was a great friend and colleague who loved politics and media. The first civic election to be held since CFRA went on the air, took place December 6. Friday Frenzy has also changed to Freebie Fridays where callers can participate and win prizes. The project installed 12 new wells, to the already existing 28 wells at the site, over a fourth-month period. Frank Ryan was president of CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. 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"Radio host Mark Sutcliffe among layoffs at CFRA", "NEWSTALK 580 CFRA Welcomes New Personalities", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Late_Night_Counsell&oldid=1076845400, This page was last edited on 13 March 2022, at 07:09. Vaughn Bjerre left CFRA to become program director of London's CKSL. CFRA 58 - CFMO 93.9 - Radio Ottawa. Government approval was given in May for CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. to transfer CFRA/CFMO to a company to be incorporated, represented by Kathleen Ryan. 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. Located in Ottawas south end, the new complex had 23,000 square feet of space. 3:00 - Rick Gibbons. Technical staff: Dr. Howes, Chester Beachell (chief), Frank Lehman, Jack Simonsen, Perce Simkins, Harold Horsey and Court Broad. Condolences and fond reminiscences marked thenews that former CFRA host Bev McRae had died. He would be responsible for all promotional and community relations activity for Majic 100, 93.9 BOB FM, CFRA, Team 1200, CTV Ottawa and CTV Two Ottawa. With CFRA since 1961, he was the voice of the Ottawa Roughriders (CFL) and a past president of the football reporters. Ernie passed away in 1984. Besides her stints at CFRA, she also worked as a reporter for the Barrhaven Independent and the Manotick Messenger. [11] He has received the Friendship Award from the Royal Canadian Legion,[7] the Chief of Defence staff medallion,[7] and the Senate 150th Anniversary Medal. He was always quick to embrace the next big thing, whether it was the early days of the Internet where he thrived with his groundbreaking news site, or more recently, in the sometimes complex world of digital currencies and NFTs. On June 23, Ken "General" Grant joined CFRA from Montreal. Deepest sympathies to Christine and family. (He worked in morning news and would later move to CFRA's FM station - CFMO). He has contributed to ongoing efforts to help modernize and renovate the Saint Vincent Hospital and the lisabeth Bruyre Hospital in Ottawa. The other two transmitters were located in Ottawa, one at the CBC's building on Lanark Avenue and the other at the Time MCI Las Brisas building. The 24-year-old CFRA radio anchor died in her sleep on May 10, after spending her first Mother's Day with her infant son . Lauren is the daughter of well-known radio personality Erin Davis. 3:00 - Comedy/Drama Classics. He built a career and made a decent amount of wealth. Pierre's keen wit and his awesome sense of humour were second to none. She was our world.". Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Tom Jeffries left. Leah Walker, most recently the business editor at 680News Toronto, became afternoon business editor on CFRA. Derouin started his career with CHUM Ottawa as a reporter in the 1970's, retiring from the company two years ago. [2], In 1993, he returned to CFRA and hosted The Lowell Green Show until his official retirement on 4 January 2016. Frank Ryan's staff included: Brian Hodgkinson (program director), Michael Hopkins, Terry Kielty, Kathleen Williams, Erroll McKinnon and Fred Davis. Allan Waters, the founder of CHUM Limited passed away on December 3 at the age of 84. Story continues below . In a messageposted the day before her daughterdied, Erin Davis shared with fans what it meant to her to become a mother. 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. The two-year retired Derouin had been general sales manager at CHUM Radio Ottawa. She died in her sleep in May of 2015 without warning. 9:00 - Business Talk. This was its highest cumulative audience figure to date. At his next home, in Ottawa, he became a legendary evening Top 40 host and local celebrity on CFRA and CFGO. He was 67. CFRA's Greg Hbert passed away in December after a long battle with cancer. He not only applied for an AM licence but also one for FM, and was granted both. 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[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. RIP @pierrebourque and sincerest condolences to Christine and the family from all of us. but he was a political junkie to his core, something that was likely inspired by his grandfather, who served as Ottawas first francophone mayor. 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. Elliot also worked as a counsellor with the Salvation Army Harbour Light Treatment Centre, and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. (613) 562-6671, Contact our Newsroom Late Night Counsell started broadcasting in Ottawa once a week from Brandon, Manitoba in the September 1998. 4:00 - Art Bell. CFRA was an independent station with no network affiliation. Don Martin was assistant manager. 6:00 - Business At Night. Devastated to learn of the passing of @pierrebourque yesterday. To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). Shelly Emond was the mid-day host. The by-election was called after NDP Michael Cassidy resigned his seat. Former Ottawa radio host Sandy Sharkey remembers lining up at her junior high school sock hops to have Elliot sign her CFRA Top 40 countdown lists. 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. Ernie Calcutt was sports director. 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. O'Connell was now assisted by Barbara Abbott, also a former newspaper person. Elliot was a recovering alcoholic, drug abuser, and compulsive gambler. The address remained 150 Isabella Street. He succeeded the late Ernie Calcutt. Legend has all four letters in the call sign standing for Cant Find Ryan Anywhere. The licence was granted for technical experimentation purposes for one year only. 1:00 - Michael Harris Live (Friday: Market Monitor with Walter Traversy). 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. He worked on-air in the 1970s and 80s at 580 CFRA and CFMO-FM. 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. [24][25] In June 2017, there was controversy as to whether Indigo Books and Music had pulled Green's latest book, Amazing But True!, from its bookshelves in stores in Canada.[26]. CFRA was now streaming live on the internet. Sportscaster Ernie Calcutt, 51, died of a massive stroke. Gordon returned to Canada's capital and began as CFRA morning news anchor August 3. Bourque lost his seat in the municipal election later that year. 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. K1N 9H7, TOLL-FREE Studio Line CFRA celebrated 60 years of service. On August 18, 1986, . This week's Bell Media layoffs extended beyond Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver on Wednesday as radio and television employees in markets like Ottawa, London . 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. 2023 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. Ottawa police are investigating the overnight shooting death of a man in Ottawa's south end. On 31 December 2019, in an emotional farewell, Green ended his radio career on CFRA with the following final words: I believe, that we all have a responsibility, more than that, we have a duty, to do whatever we can, in whatever fashion we can, to make a better world for our children. He was followed in mid-days by talk show host Lowell Green. In the Fall, any sports programming that had been on CFRA moved to new sister station CFGO which had adopted an all-sports format. Bourque was a regular contributor to talk shows on 580 CFRA and had filled in as host from time to time. She was responsible for some 15 newscasts per day, with a special accent on local news. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site. To help us improve GOV.UK, wed like to know more about your visit today. Longtime morning man Ken Grant retired and station manager Steve Madely took over the AM Drive program. The show was terminated by CFRA in February 2016. [21], The following is a list of works authored by Lowell Green. He was to begin his newest venture in August. CHUM Limited purchased CFRA and CFMO. CHUM Limited announced it had purchased Rawlco's Ottawa stations, CFGO (OSR 1200) and CJMJ-FM (Majic 100). She was one of the finest writers I ever knew, a consummate professional, Barrhaven Coun. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Both stations dropped his program before he was picked up by CFRB, Canada's most listened-to commercial talk radio station, first to do PHP on weekends, and eventually, in 2003, to take on The Nightside after its longtime host Jim Richards moved to an earlier timeslot.[1]. [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. He joined Baton Broadcasting (now CTV) in 1991. "You will likely have heard by now our tragic news," Erin Davis wrote in her online journal Monday. Norman Kent left CFRA. All of CHUM Limited's divisions, including Radio Station CFRA Ltd. amalgamated. [2][3] He was replaced by Brian Lilley. The facility was home to CFGO-AM, CHRO-TV (purchased by CHUM in 1997), CKKL-FM, CJMJ-FM, and CFRA-AM. The syndicated Dr. Laura program (from the U.S.) was also now on the schedule. The news department included Mike Cleaver, John Brenner, Steve Winogron, Michael O'Brien. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. CFRA-CFMO news director Steve Madely was elected chairman of the national editorial committee of Broadcast News. Kielty was also President of the Ottawa Rough Riders in the 1980's, and retired from CFRA/CFMO in 1990. Douglas McGowan, with CFRA since 1961 as director of programs and promotion, was appointed to the CRTC.John Larsen became a newscaster under newly appointed News Director Ernie Calcutt. Several complaints have been made against him to the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council (CBSC). CFUN Vancouver general manager Paul Ski added responsibilities for program development at CFRA / CFMO-FM. Begin by acquiring CocoDoc application into your PC. "He pursued many passions and goals with ambitious drive, not the least of which was his love for car racing. He always brought positive energy to our interactions. Frank Ryan was also one-time manager of CKLW in Windsor. Sales Manager Larry Kelly was gone from CFRA/KOOL-FM. As a result, CFRA was now News-Talk full-time. Pierre Bourque, contributor to Newstalk 580 CFRA and a one-time Ottawa city councillor has died. Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal airs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. On March 7, the CRTC approved an application by BCE Inc. on behalf of CTVglobemedia Inc., for authority to change the effective control of CTVgm's licensed broadcasting subsidiaries to BCE. Lauren began working at CFRA in . His new online show debuted Monday Night May 9, 2016 and can be heard at www.LateNightCounsell.com. [5] In order to encourage Quebecers to vote "No" in the 1995 Quebec Independence referendum, he promoted and helped organize a political Unity Rally which was held in Place du Canada in Montreal Quebec. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, to Canadian parents, and immigrated to Canada. On August 22, the CRTC approved the applications by BCE Inc., on behalf of Bell Media Inc. and 7550413 Canada Inc., carrying on business as Bell Media Ottawa Radio Partnership, for authority to acquire, as part of a corporate reorganization, CFRA, CFGO, CKKL-FM and CJMJ-FM Ottawa. They would report to Chris Gordon, president, radio & local TV, Bell Media. He has written newspaper articles and autobiographical, historical and fictional books. Occasionally guests appeared on the show, and callers could interact with them. Bill Kincaid passed away after a long illness. Shortly after Lauren'sbirthin 1991, the station set up remote equipment in Erin Davis'shome so shecould continue her broadcast work. The 52-year-old radio personality frequently invites listeners to share in her life through her online journal andby recording specialbroadcasts from her home, which she shares with husbandRob Whitehead. John Counsell. Don Holtby passed away on January 16. CFRA anchor George Gordon accepted a position in Toronto. Ennis started his career at CKLW Windsor, and then moved to CHUM Toronto, CHNS Halifax and CFGO Ottawa. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. He has been decorated with both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal,[12] and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Bell Media thinks they are in charge. Those who knew her offered high praise for her as both a journalist and a friend. 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. The daughter of a Toronto radio personality well known in York Region, has died at age 24. The AM station would broadcast on a frequency of 560 kHz and have a power of 1,000 watts. Trevor Kidd (76) passed away in May. The other shareholders were 1565117 Ontario Limited (a corporation ultimately controlled by Mr. David Kenneth R. Thomson) (40% of the voting interest), Ontario Teacher's Plan Board (25% of the voting interest) and Torstar Corporation (20% of the voting interest). It had a run of over thirty years. 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