Read more about cookies here. In a parting tweet, Counsell tweeted As of 10:45 this morning I have been terminated from CFRA. And thank you again. Bourque briefly represented By-Rideau Ward on Ottawa city council in 1991, having been appointed when Marc Laviolette became mayor following the depature of Jim Durrell. Mark Elliot resigned on-air July 15. K1N 9H7, TOLL-FREE Studio Line [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. He was also CFRA's farm director. He is an established television personality who spent time working on the channel. At one time she worked in Toronto at CFTR where she was known as Bev Bowman.On November 8, CFRA became available in HD at 100.3 on the FM dial CJMJ-FM-HD channel 2. 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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. He loved to gossip and was the source of occasional political rumours around town. Sales Manager Larry Kelly was gone from CFRA/KOOL-FM. Covid seems to be having that effect. Sorry to learn of the passing of Bev McRae, MPP Lisa MacLeod posted on McRaes Facebook page. Examine the Manual below to know possible methods to edit PDF on your Windows system. He was 67. The host then moved to Ottawa in 1999 and LNC started broadcasting in its 10 pm to 12 am timeslot. Frank Ryan died of a heart attack while on vacation, March 2. 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. 7550413, the other partner holding the remaining 0.01% of the voting interest in the general partnership, is wholly owned by Bell Media and is also controlled by BCE. 3:00 - Rick Gibbons. Among those let go were CFRA's Michael Harris. "He really was a legend," Sharkey said. 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. Ted Raymond 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. CFRA broadcast on a frequency of 560 kHz with a full-time power of 1,000 watts. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent weighs in on the 2021 election campaign. After Ryan's death in 1965, . Mike Kelly (ex-of CKLW Windsor) was a part-timer in CFRA's news department. 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. Don Morin was continuity editor. We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Pierre Bourque. RIP @pierrebourque and sincerest condolences to Christine and the family from all of us. Newsman Hal Anthony retired. 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). but he was a political junkie to his core, something that was likely inspired by his grandfather, who served as Ottawas first francophone mayor. Sportscaster Ernie Calcutt, 51, died of a massive stroke. Steps in Editing Cfra on Windows It's to find a default application which is able to help conduct edits to a PDF document. Long time CFRA/CFMO sales manager Jack Derouin passed away in March. The CBC authorized CFRA to increase power from 1,000 to 5,000 watts. Andy Stephen died at age 84. Sad news: Longtime Ottawa radio personality, former mayoral candidate and significant contributor to the community, Fred Ennis, passed away this evening in his sleep. Elliot also worked as a counsellor with the Salvation Army Harbour Light Treatment Centre, and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. The AM station would broadcast on a frequency of 560 kHz and have a power of 1,000 watts. 9:00 - Lowell Green. Brad Ronald was appointed general sales manager, Bell Media Radio Ottawa. 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. He built a career and made a decent amount of wealth. The existing site was located on land which was intended to be used for the proposed Highway 416 extension. Longtime morning man Ken Grant retired and station manager Steve Madely took over the AM Drive program. Stan Conder joined the writing staff. 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. Ottawa news radio station 580 CFRA announced the death of news anchor Lauren Davis. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. Frank Ryan received permission to change the company name from "Frank Ryan" to CFRA Limited. Wright had been city hall reporter for CKPM. Occasionally guests appeared on the show, and callers could interact with them. Les Lye was emcee for CFRA's "Breakfast Jamboree". Bourque lost his seat in the municipal election later that year. Gordon returned to Canada's capital and began as CFRA morning news anchor August 3. "Really look forward to having a chance to truly connect with the guests, whether it be local artists, athletes, or . "Pierre was a great friend and colleague who loved politics and media. Derouin started his career with CHUM Ottawa as a reporter in the 1970's, retiring from the company two years ago. The former federal agriculture minister hosted CFRA's Agriculture Hour after he left politics. Terry Kielty and Hugh Bowman also did sports. Lauren is the daughter of well-known radio personality Erin Davis. Canada Post objected, and stopped accepting them. He was the host of the station's weekday morning show Madely in the Morning, weekdays from 6am to 9am. Ennis ran unsuccessfully for Mayor of Nepean in 1997 and for Ottawa City Council in 2010. John Crawford (news) left in July for CKLW Windsor. Slogan: The Station That Made Ottawa "Radio Conscious". Country music legend Ronnie Prophet, who had 26 hit singles in Canada, five charting in the U.S. on Billboard and hosted several television shows, died Friday (March 2) in Florida from cardiac. 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 . 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! Campbell McDonald was news director. There is a large newsroom located between the main CFRA and CFMO studios. Begin by acquiring CocoDoc application into your PC. Green started his radio broadcasting career in Brantford, Ontario, and subsequently moved to radio stations in Sudbury Ontario and Montreal Quebec. It has been nearly four years since the sudden loss of Ottawa Noon host and CFRA news anchor Lauren Davis. 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. 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. Among the CHUM assets acquired by CTVglobemedia in the deal were seven television stations, including CHRO-TV Pembroke, 21 specialty channels and some 33 radio stations, including CFRA-AM. 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. The 79 year old began his broadcast career in 1960 as a news and farm reporter. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. 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. OTTAWA -- Pierre Bourque, contributor to Newstalk 580 CFRA and a one-time Ottawa city councillor has died. Marie. He was to begin his newest venture in August. The daughter of a Toronto radio personality well known in York Region, has died at age 24. Slogans: Ottawa's Own Station - Maintaining Its Top Spot By Discrimination, Unfailing Good Taste and Service. 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. 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. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. News stories, speeches, letters and notices, Reports, analysis and official statistics, Data, Freedom of Information releases and corporate reports, Emergency Alerts Kielty was the first General Manager and helped launch CFRA in 1947. Weekends/Swing: Chris Edwards, Dean Roberts, Dave Watts. He had been with CFRA for several years (and CKOY before that), and also anchored CHUM Radio's national newscast at noon. 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. 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. He also worked in Los Angeles at a KFI radio station. 6:00 - Business At Night. (CFRA Photo). CFRA and CHUM Toronto began a ten minute newscast aired simultaneously on both stations, with each providing input. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. M5V 2Z5. https://t.co/QFWXAC5b03, So sad to hear this tragic news. Ottawa at Work with Patricia Boal airs Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to noon. Technical staff: Dr. Howes, Chester Beachell (chief), Frank Lehman, Jack Simonsen, Perce Simkins, Harold Horsey and Court Broad. Ennis started his career at CKLW Windsor, and then moved to CHUM Toronto, CHNS Halifax and CFGO Ottawa. Marie. Late Night Counsell started broadcasting . 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. So rewarding. Holtby had been with CFRA (and CFMO-FM) for many years, starting in the sales department and eventually becoming vice-president. The television licence was awarded to E.L. Bushnell Television Co. Ltd. (for what would be CJOH-TV). In June, CFRA adopted a News and Talk format which included a fair amount of sports programming. Thursdays are a repeat broadcast of Wednesday's "Ask the Pastor". Frank Jones was an announcer at CFRA. He always brought positive energy to our interactions. CTV News Ottawa Digital Multi-Skilled Journalist, Pierre Bourque of Bourque Newswatch. John Counsell. The mayor's statement went out before a gathering of 8,000 in the auditorium and a special broadcast aired on the CBC Trans-Canada network. On December 12th, it was announced that Bell Globemedia would henceforth be known as CTVglobemedia. Vintage Pierre. She and husband Phil Shirakawa welcomed the birth of son Colin last. "He. Former CFRA host Rick Gibbons tweeted the news Sunday morning, saying Bourque had suffered an apparent heart attack Saturday. His wife's cancer status played a big role in his leaving QVC. 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]. In 1953, he moved to CKDA Victoria. Government approval was given in May for CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. to transfer CFRA/CFMO to a company to be incorporated, represented by Kathleen Ryan. Friday Frenzy has also changed to Freebie Fridays where callers can participate and win prizes. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. 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. Visit our Community Guidelines for more information and details on how to adjust your email settings. I always enjoyed listening to her, said another Facebook poster, Trina Constantini-Powell. Guests included: Percy Faith, Dorothy Ault, Dave Davies, Gord Sinclair, King Clancy, "Tommy" Gorman, and Dr. Fred Howes of McGill University, who was also the station's technical advisor. College Ward councillor Rick Chiarelli tweeted that a celebration of life for Ennis will be held in the coming days. Stock market traders said the gag story caused a dip in the dollar that day. CFRA-FM began offering some of its own programming. Ennis became News Director of CFGO (now TSN 1200) in Ottawa in 1976. Mitchell had been with the company for 30 years. [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. On June 23, Ken "General" Grant joined CFRA from Montreal. Those who knew her offered high praise for her as both a journalist and a friend. 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. He also served as President of the Ottawa Rough Riders in the 1980s. The address remained 150 Isabella Street. In the Fall, any sports programming that had been on CFRA moved to new sister station CFGO which had adopted an all-sports format. Condolences and fond reminiscences marked the news that former CFRA host Bev McRae had died. By this time, it had an audience of 600,000 listeners. Alden Diehl, 68, died October 27. As a result, CFRA was now News-Talk full-time. Ownership of CFRA Limited: Frank Ryan 99.8%, Kathleen Ryan 0.1% and D. L. Martin 0.1%. Lauren Davis, the midday news anchor and host of Ottawa Noon on 580 CFRA, was on maternity leave at the time of her death. If you are a Home delivery print subscriber, unlimited online access is. CFRA had the following all-local programs lined up for its early going: Breakfast Jamboree with Fred Davis, What's Doing About Town with Erroll McKinnon, The Better Half with Kathleen Whitton, Teen Time and For Safety's Sake with Terry Kielty, Sports at Six with Tom Foley, Rainbow Ballroom with Mike Hopkins, The Glop Shop with Brian Hodgkinson and Farmer's Notebook with Frank Ryan. 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. Snow, 48, took over after longtime CFRA host Lowell Green retired his morning show in 2016. O'Connell was now assisted by Barbara Abbott, also a former newspaper person. [23], Green has been controversial at times. Bob Derro joined CFRA from Sudbury's CJMX-FM. 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 . Legend has all four letters in the call sign standing for Cant Find Ryan Anywhere. 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. 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. When search suggestions are available use up and down arrows to review and enter to select. She died in her sleep in May of 2015 without warning. In April 2012, the show moved time slots from 10pm to 9pm. I wish now that I had. CFRA had long been Ottawas top station. 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