3 full time, 2 part time, and 10 contract staff were relieved of their duties at CHUM Radio Ottawa in November. Ad: The best two-station buy in the capital for the price of one. He built CFRA into a powerhouse in the 1960s, increasing the station's circulation from 100,000 to 600,000. On March 2, Kathleen Ryan passed away. He moved on to work as a radio disk jockey at CFOM, the last English-language commercial radio station in Quebec City, Quebec, and then in Winnipeg, Manitoba. 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. [20] On 24 October 2020, Green publicly endorsed Matthew Fisher, a former journalist who was a foreign correspondent for The Globe and Mail, Sun Media and Postmedia Network for 34 years, to become the Conservative MP for KanataCarleton. Kielty was also President of the Ottawa Rough Riders in the 1980's, and retired from CFRA/CFMO in 1990. 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 was followed in mid-days by talk show host Lowell Green. Nothing has made me feel more like a mother than witnessing our daughter grow into the role. CFRA's Greg Hbert passed away in December after a long battle with cancer. He worked on-air in the 1970s and 80s at 580 CFRA and CFMO-FM. Tom Jeffries left. Three transmitters were used: one was located at the CBC's site at Camp Fortune, Quebec. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. Sales Manager Larry Kelly was gone from CFRA/KOOL-FM. The station opening was held at the Ottawa Auditorium, 413 OConnor Street, at Catherine. Eugene Whalen died at age 88. 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. Don Leger joined CFRA in May from Kingston's CKWS. His wife's cancer status played a big role in his leaving QVC. Late Night Counsell or LNC is a late night conservative talk show hosted by Rev. CFRA and CHUM Toronto began a ten minute newscast aired simultaneously on both stations, with each providing input. 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). He had been with CFRA for several years (and CKOY before that), and also anchored CHUM Radio's national newscast at noon. Tom Foley was program and sports director. Ennis became News Director of CFGO (now TSN 1200) in Ottawa in 1976. And CFRA Nation, you have done your duty, and I hope and pray that you'll continue to do so. 9:00 - Business Talk. He always brought positive energy to our interactions. Kielty helped launch CFRA in 1947 and was an on-air personality. "Nothing has made me feel more like a mother than witnessing our daughter [Lauren]grow into the role," Erin tweeted on Sunday. 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. 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. News director Steve Madely was now also CFRA's general manager.In April, John Larsen covered the 70th Anniversary of the Battle of Vimy Ridge in France for the CHUM radio network. Petes sudden and unexpected departure is an immense loss to our family and all his friends.". The slicer, dicer, spiralizer and grater is well worth the $37 price tag, 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. The transmitter would have a power of 50 watts and operate on 560 kHz. CFRA was now streaming live on the internet. John Crawford (news) left in July for CKLW Windsor. Vaughn Bjerre left CFRA to become program director of London's CKSL. Elliot also worked as a counsellor with the Salvation Army Harbour Light Treatment Centre, and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Late in the year, King gave up on his radio work to concentrate more on personal appearances. 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]. 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. They would report to Chris Gordon, president, radio & local TV, Bell Media. The show featured Madely's top five stories of the day which are reiterated over the show, a 10-minute-long listener call-in session at 6:40, health headlines at 6:55, and weird and wacky stories at 7:55. "Lauren will be deeply missed by her family and the many colleagues here who knew her so well," he said. 299 Queen Street West Frank Ryan asked progam manager Ken Reynolds to form a Western Band to play on air and do shows throughout the Ottawa Valley to promote CFRA. 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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. Shelly Emond was the mid-day host. Steve Young joined and then left. Elliot was a recovering alcoholic, drug abuser, and compulsive gambler. 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). Allan Waters, the founder of CHUM Limited passed away on December 3 at the age of 84. Don Martin was assistant manager. 1:00 - Michael Harris Live (Friday: Market Monitor with Walter Traversy). Modified date: Monday, October 22nd 2018 - 4:39 am. Steve Madely was news director. He would go on to cover Parliament Hill as the Ottawa bureau chief . 10:00 - Late Night Counsell with John Counsell. 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Ottawa police are investigating the overnight shooting death of a man in Ottawa's south end. Max Keeping was a CFRA reporter. No calls are taken on Thursdays. CFRA is a news/talk formatted radio station in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, owned by Bell Media. Devastated to learn of the passing of @pierrebourque yesterday. He joined QVC in 1988 and worked for the network for 29 years. As a result, he had to resign from his afternoon talk show on CFRA. Late Night Counsell started broadcasting in Ottawa once a week from Brandon, Manitoba in the September 1998. Late Night Counsell or LNC is a late night conservative talk show hosted by Rev. 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[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. CFRA became a member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. CHUM Group Radio President Jim Waters said the Rawlco stations were a natural fit, complimenting CHUM's existing stations, CFRA and CKKL (KOOL-FM). 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. In 1966, he began hosting Greenline, and eventually became the longest-running open-line talk show host in North America. "My brother Pierre was a supremely loving and devoted father, husband, son, brother, uncle and a true devoted friend to many," said Phil. Don Morin was continuity editor. Ernie Calcutt was sports director. Al Smith, Program Director of 939 BOB FM and Majic 100 was appointed Operations Manager for CHUM Radio Ottawa. Bill Williamson was named chief 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. Former CFRA host Rick Gibbons tweeted the news Sunday morning, saying Bourque had suffered an apparent heart attack Saturday. TORONTO Gord Atkinson, whose popular show "Campus Corner" became a staple of Ottawa radio in the 1950s, has died at 94. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. He tells Vassy the Iordaches, a young family of four, were set to be deported from Canada. Slogans: Ottawa's Own Station - Maintaining Its Top Spot By Discrimination, Unfailing Good Taste and Service. CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. Frank Ryan's staff included: Brian Hodgkinson (program director), Michael Hopkins, Terry Kielty, Kathleen Williams, Erroll McKinnon and Fred Davis. He also managed the news aggregator website Bourque Newswatch. Weekends/Swing: Chris Edwards, Dean Roberts, Dave Watts. https://t.co/QFWXAC5b03, So sad to hear this tragic news. He would never get a licence. Bourque was a regular contributor to talk shows on 580 CFRA and had filled in as host from time to time. There is a large newsroom located between the main CFRA and CFMO studios. Steve Ray joined CFRA from CKCY Sault Ste. Shortly after Lauren'sbirthin 1991, the station set up remote equipment in Erin Davis'shome so shecould continue her broadcast work. The licence was granted for technical experimentation purposes for one year only. 6:00 - Business At Night. 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. From 2001 until December 2016, he hosted People Helping People, Saturday nights from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. EST on CFRB Toronto and CJAD Montreal, a phone-in show dedicated to addictions and addiction recovery. Politically left-wing, he presented a somewhat challenging figure for the historically conservative station. He was 37. Ottawa news radio station 580 CFRA announced the death of news anchor Lauren Davis. Steve Madely was an Ottawa, Ontario radio host on 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. The daughter of a Toronto radio personality well known in York Region, has died at age 24. At his next home, in Ottawa, he became a legendary evening Top 40 host and local celebrity on CFRA and CFGO. 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. CFRA moved up the dial a bit from 560 kHz to 580 kHz, and increased power from 5,000 watts day and night to 50,000 watts during the day and 10,000 watts at night. There was another major lay-off at Bell Media Ottawa. Trevor Kidd (76) passed away in May. pic.twitter.com/e29zm4bgRK, Truly sorry to read this. She was one of the finest writers I ever knew, a consummate professional, Barrhaven Coun. He not only applied for an AM licence but also one for FM, and was granted both. 150 Fascinating Stories About Canada, was in 2017 nominated for the Governor General's Pierre Burton Award,[22] presented annually by Canada's National History Society for works celebrating Canadian history. Before this approval, BCE held 15% of the voting interest in the capital of CTVgm. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Gerrard Campbell (news) left for CKWS Kingston. Last edited on 29 December 2020, at 00:40, "CFRA broadcaster Steve Madely signs off after 51 years", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Steve_Madely&oldid=996871877, This page was last edited on 29 December 2020, at 00:40. In April 2012, the show moved time slots from 10pm to 9pm. The late Terry Kielty received posthumous honours at the Sports Media Canada Achievement Awards in October. 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. God is!!!.[2]. Al Pascal was on-air. "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. Mike Kelly (ex-of CKLW Windsor) was a part-timer in CFRA's news department. Rick Gibbons was promoted to editor-in-chief at the Ottawa Sun. Among those dismissed were CFRA talk show Host Michael Harris and reporter Gord McDougall; Team 1200's Jim Jerome, Phil Melanson and Mike Sutherland; Majic 100's Steve Boynton; BOB FM's Tina Sapp; marketing director for Bell Media Radio Ottawa and CTV Two Ottawa Al Macartney; and CTV Ottawa's promotion manager, Brent Corbeil. Freebie Fridays The entire two hours are devoted to fun topics that are not as caller driven. Dave was Sales Manager for CHUM's Ottawa stations. The news department included Mike Cleaver, John Brenner, Steve Winogron, Michael O'Brien. 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 . She died in her sleep in May of 2015 without warning. 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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. Slogan: The Station That Made Ottawa "Radio Conscious". He has written newspaper articles and autobiographical, historical and fictional books. . Dont include personal or financial information like your National Insurance number or credit card details. Different antenna patterns were used for day and night operation. Elliot grew up in Weston, then a suburb of Toronto. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. As co-host of 98.1CHFI's morning show,Erin Davis is a popular figure in Toronto. 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Pierre was a member of our series from 2007 - 2011 with 30 starts Bourque lost his seat in the municipal election later that year. [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. Article content. Vintage Pierre. We use some essential cookies to make this website work. He had been a staff announcer. Ennis passed away in his sleep Sunday. Deepest sympathies to Christine and family. After Ryan's death in 1965, . There are occasional guests, including former CFRA host Nick Vandergragt, Tom Harris, and John Robson. John Crawford joined the news department in July from CJBK London. https://t.co/CqSdIi33td. 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. Having outgrown the old facility at 150 Isabella, CFRA and CFMO moved studios and offices in April to a brand new facility, located at 1900 Walkley Road. [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. CFUN Vancouver general manager Paul Ski added responsibilities for program development at CFRA / CFMO-FM. Every Wednesday is "Ask the Pastor" on Late Night Counsell. Fred Ennis (2010 photo). He then moved on to CKLW in Windsor. It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. CFRA installed a new transmitter and began broadcasting in AM Stereo. 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On September 26, the CRTC approved an application by Bell Media Inc. and 7550413 Canada Inc., partners in a general partnership carrying on business as Bell Media Ottawa Radio Partnership, to modify the technical parameters for CFRA by increasing its night-time power from 10,000 to 30,000 watts and by modifying its antenna pattern, resulting in changes to its authorized contours. Give your locks lots of protection and hydration. Rogers Communications announced on June 25th that a deal had been reached for them to buy these stations from CTV, subject to CRTC approval. In the Fall, any sports programming that had been on CFRA moved to new sister station CFGO which had adopted an all-sports format. Longtime morning man Ken Grant retired and station manager Steve Madely took over the AM Drive program. Before this approval, BCE held 15% of the voting interest in the capital of CTVgm. 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. A CRTC hearing on the CTVglobemedia application to acquire the assets of CHUM Limited was held on April 30th 2007. This meant that CFRA-FM would operate with a program service separate from CFRA-AM. [8], With the Reverend Norman Johnston, he founded the Ottawa chapter of the Big Brothers and was founder of the Help Santa Toy Parade in Ottawa. Slogan: Community concious in a concious community. Carroll is the proactive and entertaining host of CFRA's The Morning Rush with Bill Carro ll. In addition to CTV and its television stations, Bell Media now also operated 29 specialty channels, 33 radio stations, Dome Productions, a mobile broadcast facilities provider, and dozens of high-traffic news, sports and entertainment websites, including the Sympatico.ca portal. . You have rejected additional cookies. He was 62. "He had a mischievous side too. Carolyne Desnoyers was named sales supervisor at Bell Media Radio Ottawa. The host then moved to Ottawa in 1999 and LNC started broadcasting in its 10 pm to 12 am timeslot. The address remained 150 Isabella Street. 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. He returned to the air with the CHUM radio group serving Windsor and Detroit. 3:00 - Rick Gibbons. Brad Ronald, a 35-year veteran with Bell Media Radio Ottawa, was promoted from retail sales manager to cluster general sales manager. CFRA and CFMO became a direct division of CHUM Ltd. Glen Lisle was in CFRA's news department. The existing site was located on land which was intended to be used for the proposed Highway 416 extension. Although the CBSC determined that Green's conduct had contravened its guidelines on discrimination, it also decided that the station had responded appropriately, and the group did not prescribe any further action. Comments on this story are moderated according to our Submission Guidelines. His son Peter confirmed the host on Ottawa's CFRA-AM died early Monday after recently suffering. pic.twitter.com/HP1fiJrL5C. In renewing CFRA's licence, the CRTC advised further discussion to resolve the issue of a power increase for CFCF 600 in Montreal, which must give technical protection to CFRA 580. The licensee stated that the power increase would improve its service to listeners in the Ottawa and Seaway Valleys who were experiencing signal loss, particularly during the winter months when night-time parameters were employed for longer periods. Dave Mitchell, PD at CFRA and Team 1200, plus Majic 100 announcer Drew Corley, an engineer and two copy writers were let go. The facility was home to CFGO-AM, CHRO-TV (purchased by CHUM in 1997), CKKL-FM, CJMJ-FM, and CFRA-AM. Phil Bourque paid tribute to his brother in a statement to CTV News Ottawa. 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! [14] He has also been awarded the Golden Ribbon Award For Outstanding Community Service by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. [3] On occasion, he can be heard calling into The Rob Snow Show, now airing on CIWW.[4]. Examine the Manual below to know possible methods to edit PDF on your Windows system. Brian O'Connell headed the news department. Emails are also occasionally read on Air. I hadnt spoken to Pierre in a while. 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. Late Night Counsell discusses News, Politics, Religion and Opinion. He is an established television personality who spent time working on the channel. This transaction would not affect effective control of Bell Media Inc. and of its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, which continued to be exercised by BCE Inc. Bell Media Inc. held, directly and through its licensed broadcasting subsidiaries, various radio and television programming undertakings as well as specialty and pay-per-view television services. She was responsible for some 15 newscasts per day, with a special accent on local news. Advertisement 2. 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. College Ward councillor Rick Chiarelli tweeted that a celebration of life for Ennis will be held in the coming days. A chance meeting with impressionist Rich Little was to be the springboard for many aspects of Les's highly successful future career. 3:00 - Comedy/Drama Classics. The shares were to be placed in the hands of an independent trustee pursuant to a voting trust agreement approved by the CRTC. Bill Kincaid passed away after a long illness. Myles Gray died on August 13, 2015 after a clash with at least seven officers that sent him into cardiac arrest. In August, CFRA increased its night-time power from 10,000 to 30,000 watts. Bev McRae died at age 70 in January. He suffered from heart trouble in his last years and was hospitalized at the end of 2018 after suffering two heart attacks. 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