We reserve the right to close comments at any time. Announcers included Ken Grant (mornings), Brad Williams (afternoons) and Crystal Coutts (overnights). "It's a great honour to be recognized by your peers and it's . Newsman Hal Anthony retired. 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. Mark Elliot joined in November for evenings. At the end of the show, a winner is picked from the bucket to win a prize package. 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. [14] He has also been awarded the Golden Ribbon Award For Outstanding Community Service by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. Don Holtby passed away on January 16. "Pierre was a great friend and colleague who loved politics and media. Terry Kielty died at age 86 in May. Give your locks lots of protection and hydration. Following his death, the company was taken over by his wife and business partner, Kathleen Ryan.John Larsen joined CFRA on March 15 as overnight announcer. Article content. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. She was responsible for some 15 newscasts per day, with a special accent on local news. Ennis passed away in his sleep Sunday. Test on Sunday 23 April, 3pm. "You will likely have heard by now our tragic news," Erin Davis wrote in her online journal Monday. 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. February 3, 2021. Family say it was an apparent heart attack. 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. BCE submitted that the purpose of this corporate reorganization was to realize tax efficiencies. The CRTC approved a change to the ownership of Bell Media Inc., from BCE Inc. to Bell Canada. The move, said Vice President & General Manager Richard Gray, was intended to strengthen the on-air product to face new competition posed by recently licensed FM'ers owned by Astral Media and by Torres Radio. "Really look forward to having a chance to truly connect with the guests, whether it be local artists, athletes, or . He built a career and made a decent amount of wealth. Jack Derouin died at age 67. She died in her sleep in May of 2015 without warning. Myles Gray died on August 13, 2015 after a clash with at least seven officers that sent him into cardiac arrest. 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. From 2003 to February 2007, he hosted the general interest talk show The Nightside, in 2005 it was the highest-rated late night radio show in Canada. Rev. Besides her stints at CFRA, she also worked as a reporter for the Barrhaven Independent and the Manotick Messenger. Late Night Counsell started broadcasting in Ottawa once a week from Brandon, Manitoba in the September 1998. 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 . George Gowling was commercial manager. Prophet went on to host Canadian TV shows The Ronnie Prophet Show, Grand Ole Country, Rocky Mountain Inn and Ronnie N The Browns. On November 13, CFRA was granted a licence to operate transitional digital radio undertakings (DRU) to serve Ottawa. The show and website are no longer active as of 2019. Al Smith left CHUM Radio Ottawa (CFGO, CFRA, CIMJ, CKKL) as operation manager to take up the same position at Astral Media Radio in London. A haircare collection from the brand Krastase that targets dandruff and scalp flakes. He worked on-air in the 1970s and 80s at 580 CFRA and CFMO-FM. Longtime CFRA newsman Hal Anthony passed away. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Bourque lost his seat in the municipal election later that year. 3 full time, 2 part time, and 10 contract staff were relieved of their duties at CHUM Radio Ottawa in November. He returned to the air with the CHUM radio group serving Windsor and Detroit. Dahlia Kurtz, host of 580 CFRA Ottawa weekend morning show "The Goods with Dahlia Kurtz", has confirmed she's among the casualties of this week's layoffs at Bell Media. John Crawford joined the news department in July from CJBK London. Ownership of CFRA Limited: Frank Ryan 99.8%, Kathleen Ryan 0.1% and D. L. Martin 0.1%. Emails are also occasionally read on Air. 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. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. 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. Gibbons shared his memories of Bourque in an email to CTVNewsOttawa.ca on Sunday. CFRA-CFMO news director Steve Madely was elected chairman of the national editorial committee of Broadcast News. [7][17][18] On 21 November 2017, he was honoured in the House of Commons of Canada by the Honourable Pierre Poilievre. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Those who knew her offered high praise for her as both a journalist and a friend. 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. This show is often a mix of current news, politics and opinion but from a Biblical Perspective as well as taking general questions and personal stories. Prophet made his debut on the CFRA country music program The Happy Wanderers. Terry Kielty and Hugh Bowman also did sports. Lauren is the daughter of well-known radio personality Erin Davis. O'Connell was now assisted by Barbara Abbott, also a former newspaper person. On March 2, Kathleen Ryan passed away. [5], With his 1967 Save The Centennial Flame Campaign, a month of relentless broadcasts, and over three-thousand petitions from listeners, the iconic Centennial Flame remains and continues to shine on Parliament Hill. With executive producer Warren Cosford, Elliot initiated People Helping People on Windsor's CKLW in 1995, later syndicating it to Toronto's Talk 640. John Counsell. Renfrew native, Queens University graduate and Ottawa entrepreneur Frank Ryan received a licence to operate a new radio station in the nations capital. 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). 1:00 - Michael Harris Live (Friday: Market Monitor with Walter Traversy). At 8:05 p.m., May 3, Ottawa Mayor Stanley Lewis officially signed CFRA on the air: it is with pleasure and pride that I announce station CFRA in the City of Ottawa, officially on the air Music for the launch program was provided by Percy Faith and orchestra, along with a sixty voice choir. The Carleton University graduate had also worked in Yellowknife and Calgary. Gordon returned to Canada's capital and began as CFRA morning news anchor August 3. 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. A funeral will be held at Pinecrest Remembrance Chapel on Saturday at 11 a.m. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. 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. The Commission noted that these frequencies were previously used by CJFX Antigonish, CKPR Thunder Bay and CHLC Baie-Comeau, all of which had converted to the FM band and ceased operating at 580 kHz. Max Keeping was a CFRA reporter. Tom Foley was program director. news@cfra.com. It used to air on the radio station CFRA in Ottawa, Ontario. Dave Mitchell was Program Director. Ted Raymond 9:00 - Lowell Green. He would never get a licence. 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. OTTAWA -- 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. He competed in NASCAR events between 2007 and 2011. Holtby had been with CFRA (and CFMO-FM) for many years, starting in the sales department and eventually becoming vice-president. Weekends/Swing: Chris Edwards, Dean Roberts, Dave Watts. pic.twitter.com/HP1fiJrL5C. By this time, it had an audience of 600,000 listeners. 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 partners (including the devolved administrations, the police and Health and Safety Executive), on the structure, organisation and performance of fire and rescue authorities. 2023 National Post, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The first civic election to be held since CFRA went on the air, took place December 6. This page is not available in other languages. There are occasional guests, including former CFRA host Nick Vandergragt, Tom Harris, and John Robson. Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal airs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. CFRA was now streaming live on the internet. Sorry to learn of the passing of Bev McRae, MPP Lisa MacLeod posted on McRaes Facebook page. 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. Immigration lawyer Peter Ivanyi represented one of the two families who died trying to cross into the United States from the St. Lawrence River last week. He was the grandson of former Ottawa mayor Edouard Bourque. 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. It was last year that CFGO bought away CFRA's rights to Ottawa Senators broadcasts and launched Ottawa Sports Radio OSR 1200. Examine the Manual below to know possible methods to edit PDF on your Windows system. Lauren Davis, Ottawa radio host and daughter of Erin Davis, dead at 24. In 1987, a sympathetic employer fired Elliot rather than let his position continue to enable his addictions. Advertisement 2. . He had been a staff announcer. Ottawa Public Health is reporting 136 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19 and four more people are in the hospital. The existing site was located on land which was intended to be used for the proposed Highway 416 extension. CFRA-AM, News Talk Radio, Ottawa Bell Media Inc. 1946 Renfrew native, Queen's University graduate and Ottawa entrepreneur Frank Ryan received a licence to operate a new radio station in the nation's capital. Long time Ottawa sports broadcaster Dave "The Voice" Schreiber semi-retired. In 1966, he began hosting Greenline, and eventually became the longest-running open-line talk show host in North America. 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. Frank Ryan died of a heart attack while on vacation, March 2. I currently host CFRA Live on News Talk 580 CFRA on Saturdays and Sundays from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. | Learn more about Andrew Pinsent's work experience, education, connections & more by visiting their profile on LinkedIn This was CFRAs first home (studios and offices). Ryan owned a 150 acre farm and told the Board of Broadcast Governors that the TV station would be unique in that it would have the whole farm for use in outdoor agricultural telecasting. Reach out to your friends, stay in touch. He has also received the Canada Book Award which recognizes and promotes Canadian authors. Al Smith, Program Director of 939 BOB FM and Majic 100 was appointed Operations Manager for CHUM Radio Ottawa. Among those let go were CFRA's Michael Harris. Government approval was given in May for CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. to transfer CFRA/CFMO to a company to be incorporated, represented by Kathleen Ryan. CFRA had long been Ottawas top station. It used to air on the radio station CFRA in Ottawa, Ontario. 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. Slogans: Ottawa's Own Station - Maintaining Its Top Spot By Discrimination, Unfailing Good Taste and Service. 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]. CHUM Limited purchased CFRA and CFMO. CFRA 58 - CFMO 93.9 - Radio Ottawa. Frank Ryan was also one-time manager of CKLW in Windsor. The 79 year old began his broadcast career in 1960 as a news and farm reporter. Wright had been city hall reporter for CKPM. 299 Queen Street West John Counsell. Thursdays are a repeat broadcast of Wednesday's "Ask the Pastor". God is!!!.[2]. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. [1] [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 won Juno Awards in 1978 and 79 for country male vocalist of the year.Fred Ennis died at the age of 71 on October 21. Carroll is the proactive and entertaining host of CFRA's The Morning Rush with Bill Carro ll. [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]. 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. She and husband Phil Shirakawa welcomed the birth of son Colin last. RCA Victor country & western recording artist Bob King was part of the "Ottawa Valley Barn Dance" on CFRA. 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. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. He loved to gossip and was the source of occasional political rumours around town. Elliot was a recovering alcoholic, drug abuser, and compulsive gambler.[1]. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. Ernie passed away in 1984. He always brought positive energy to our interactions. On December 12th, it was announced that Bell Globemedia would henceforth be known as CTVglobemedia. 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. Marie. Ennis became News Director of CFGO (now TSN 1200) in Ottawa in 1976. Mark Elliot resigned on-air July 15. 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. 1-800-580-CFRA (2372), Confidential News Tip Line Local GMs at radio and TV stations would now report to Gray. Prior to joining CFRA, Bill worked in Toronto, Ontario, Canada as a radio host for Talk Radio AM640 every weekday. No calls are taken on Thursdays. In April 2012, the show moved time slots from 10pm to 9pm. (He worked in morning news and would later move to CFRA's FM station - CFMO). Daytime power remained 50,000 watts. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article . Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. At 6:50 a.m., Mayor Bob Chiarelli joined Steve Madely and proclaimed the day as CFRA Day in Ottawa. Longtime morning man Ken Grant retired and station manager Steve Madely took over the AM Drive program. "Lauren will be deeply missed by her family and the many colleagues here who knew her so well," he said. This meant that CFRA-FM would operate with a program service separate from CFRA-AM. It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. [9][5], Green has served on the boards of the United Way, the John Howard Society, the Drug Addiction Research Council, and on the town council in West Hull Quebec. 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. CFRA and KOOL-FM were among the first radio stations in Canada to be on the internetCFRA was the first to broadcast in real time. "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.". McRae, who was originally from Saskatoon, Sask.,studied journalism at Carleton University, receiving a Masters degree in 1997. 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. . In 2006 and 2008, the council censured Green for his treatment of a Muslim man who challenged Green on the way the radio show host portrays Islam. 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Snow's show, News & Views, aired on CFRA from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Campbell McDonald signs off", "Rob Snow to host new show on 1310 NEWS in 2020", "LISTEN NOW: Lowell Green signs off for the last time 580 CFRA Omny.fm", Lowell Green:Talk | Lowell Green responds on 16 October 2017, "Sunday Herald's founder Marc Charlebois 'moxie' remembered", "Lifetime Achievement Award Winners RTDNA Canada", "Conservatism is common sense says Lowell Green in new book", "I am supporting Matthew Fisher in his efforts to win the Conservative nomination in Kanata Carleton! Elliot grew up in Weston, then a suburb of Toronto. Fred Ennis, a former CFRA broadcaster, Ottawa journalist, and politician, has died. The facility was home to CFGO-AM, CHRO-TV (purchased by CHUM in 1997), CKKL-FM, CJMJ-FM, and CFRA-AM. On June 23, Ken "General" Grant joined CFRA from Montreal. Celebrations continued throughout the day as former CFRA announcers and local personalities like Ken Grant, Les Lye, Terry Kielty and Max Keeping joined Lowell Green and Mark Sutcliffe. His listeners shipped many bottles and containers of polluted water. Dave was Sales Manager for CHUM's Ottawa stations. 3:00 - Comedy/Drama Classics. Leah Walker, most recently the business editor at 680News Toronto, became afternoon business editor on CFRA. Steve Ray joined CFRA from CKCY Sault Ste. 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. 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. On-Air: Ken Grant (mornings), Brad Williams (mid-days), Michael O'Brien (afternoons), Rebecca Black (evenings) and Steven Doucette (overnights). 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 had a mischievous side too. 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. 613-521-1000, Reception (9am-6pm) No further details were immediately available. 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). Retrospectively, Elliot later praised her action for saving his life.[1]. 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. In 1953, he moved to CKDA Victoria. 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). He was 37. 6:00 - Business At Night. K1N 9H7, TOLL-FREE Studio Line 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. Story continues below . Long-time CFRA talkshow host Lowell Green, retired in January. Rogers Communications announced on June 25th that a deal had been reached for them to buy these stations from CTV, subject to CRTC approval. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. & western recording artist Bob King was part of the passing of Bev,... Politics and Media, has died, Bill worked in Yellowknife and Calgary Guidelines for more information and on... 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