John Badham was hired as sports director and voice of the Rough Riders. Terry Kielty died at age 86 in May. Alden Diehl, 68, died October 27. ", "Lowell Green's book celebrates Canada's history", "CBSC Decision | CFRA-AM re an episode of the Lowell Green Show (Islam)", "CBSC Decision | CFRA-AM re an episode of the Lowell Green Show (The Qur'an)", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Lowell_Green&oldid=1147276248, McGill University Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences alumni, Ontario Liberal Party candidates in Ontario provincial elections, All Wikipedia articles written in Canadian English, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 29 March 2023, at 22:04. There is a large newsroom located between the main CFRA and CFMO studios. 613-521-1000, Reception (9am-6pm) Ottawa Public Health is reporting 136 more people in Ottawa have tested positive for COVID-19 and four more people are in the hospital. Prophet went on to host Canadian TV shows The Ronnie Prophet Show, Grand Ole Country, Rocky Mountain Inn and Ronnie N The Browns. [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. In August, CFRA increased its night-time power from 10,000 to 30,000 watts. CFRA radio anchor Lauren Davis passed away in her sleep Sunday night. Slogans: Ottawa's Own Station - Maintaining Its Top Spot By Discrimination, Unfailing Good Taste and Service. Edgley would direct the CTV Ottawa, /A Ottawa and CHUM Radio Ottawa engineering teams and the building/security team. Vaughn Bjerre left CFRA to become program director of London's CKSL. In 1953, he moved to CKDA Victoria. Former and long-time CFRA news anchor Don Leger passed away August 29 at the age of 82. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. John Counsell. 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. By the end of the year it was announced that CFRA was expected to go on the air on May 1. Covid seems to be having that effect. Steve Madely was news director. Steve Ray joined CFRA from CKCY Sault Ste. 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. Snow, 48, took over after longtime CFRA host Lowell Green retired his morning show in 2016. Kielty helped launch CFRA in 1947 and was an on-air personality. Snow counts the day he was told about . Test on Sunday 23 April, 3pm. Carolyne Desnoyers was named sales supervisor at Bell Media Radio Ottawa. 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. Retrospectively, Elliot later praised her action for saving his life.[1]. A haircare collection from the brand Krastase that targets dandruff and scalp flakes. 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. Very sorry to hear this news. He also managed the news aggregator website Bourque Newswatch. This was its highest cumulative audience figure to date. The altercation also left the 33-year-old with a broken eye socket, a partially. After a lengthy illness he left in April of 2004. "It's a great honour to be recognized by your peers and it's . It will take only 2 minutes to fill in. BCE Inc. announced on April 1 that it had completed its acquisition of CTV and that it had launched Bell Media (replacing CTVglobemedia), a new business unit that would make CTV programs and other Bell content available on smartphones and computers as well as traditional television. He has also received the Canada Book Award which recognizes and promotes Canadian authors. In 1960, he was hired by G. Campbell McDonald[1] at CFRA as a news and farm reporter. Charlie Tierney was continuity editor. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, to Canadian parents, and immigrated to Canada. CFRA's Andrew Pinsent weighs in on the 2021 election campaign. 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Bell Media indicated that it was currently required to reduce CFRA's night-time power from 50,000 to 10,000 watts in order to comply with Industry Canada's rules that prevented interference with the potential night-time service areas of stations proposing to use allotments at 580 kHz, namely Antigonish, Nova Scotia, Thunder Bay, Ontario and Baie-Comeau, Quebec. Lauren is the daughter of well-known radio personality Erin Davis. Reach out to your friends, stay in touch. RIP @pierrebourque and sincerest condolences to Christine and the family from all of us. Erin Davis says she is now "taking a leave of this space" so that she can grieve. "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.". 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. Don Leger joined CFRA in May from Kingston's CKWS. Ernie Calcutt was sports director. Elliot was the only openly gay host on CFRB, where he came out on air. Before this approval, BCE held 15% of the voting interest in the capital of CTVgm. She died in her sleep in May of 2015 without warning. Elliot's radio career began at what was then CHIC radio in Brampton, a Toronto suburb, in 1974. Late Night Counsell or LNC is a late night conservative talk show hosted by Rev. 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 . 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. Lauren Davis, Ottawa radio host and daughter of Erin Davis, dead at 24. ON Freebie Fridays The entire two hours are devoted to fun topics that are not as caller driven. Ernie passed away in 1984. CFRA 58 - CFMO 93.9 - Radio Ottawa. Dave Mitchell, PD at CFRA and Team 1200, plus Majic 100 announcer Drew Corley, an engineer and two copy writers were let go. Our thoughts and condolences go out to his friends and family. The late Terry Kielty received posthumous honours at the Sports Media Canada Achievement Awards in October. Story continues below . On Saturday former CTV employee and host of Farmgate Kevin Hursh was inducted into the Saskatchewan Agriculture Hall of Fame. So rewarding. Callers are still invited to participate in the show and can have their name and number put into a bucket. [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. The FR in the call sign represented the initials of owner Frank Ryan. 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. CFRA received a partial feed from Rogers but received ABC News independently of Rogers. The show and website are no longer active as of 2019. He also worked in Los Angeles at a KFI radio station. As COVID-19 vaccines are delivered to local long-term care homes, one Ottawa retirement home is battling an outbreak that has so far claimed the lives of four residents. He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, to Canadian parents, and . CFRA anchor George Gordon accepted a position in Toronto. 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CFRA was affiliated with CHUM Limited's new Canadian Contemporary News System. The CBC Board recommended CFRA be permitted to operate an experimental synchronous booster station at Almonte. On August 18, CFRA switched from a current-based adult contemporary format to lite rockFavourites of Yesterday and Today. He was a dear friend and colleague in various radio adventures, including stints with @CFRAOttawa as host. 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. The City of Ottawa dedicated a park to the late Ernie Calcutt who was sports director at CFRA. Kathleen Ryan decided to sell CFRA and CFMO. He was the grandson of former Ottawa mayor Edouard Bourque. 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. [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. The old yellow brick building was torn down (in 1977) to make way for an entrance to the new facility. 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". Ennis passed away in his sleep Sunday. Ottawa "My brother Pierre was a supremely loving and devoted father, husband, son, brother, uncle and a true devoted friend to many," said Phil. Gordon returned to Canada's capital and began as CFRA morning news anchor August 3. 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The purchase of CFGO and CJMJ was approved later in the year. 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. Rogers Communications announced on June 25th that a deal had been reached for them to buy these stations from CTV, subject to CRTC approval. Frank Ryan was president of the company and CFRA's manager. [19] On 13 December 1984, Green ran for the Ontario Liberal Party in a provincial by-election in Ottawa Centre. He arranged his estate in such a way that his own preferred stock would be made available to station staff. CFRA-FM began offering some of its own programming. 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. John Counsell. 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. She was responsible for some 15 newscasts per day, with a special accent on local news. 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. 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. 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). Joan Baxter was on air. "Really look forward to having a chance to truly connect with the guests, whether it be local artists, athletes, or . The by-election was called after NDP Michael Cassidy resigned his seat. 5:00 - On Target Ottawa. February 3, 2021. Politically left-wing, he presented a somewhat challenging figure for the historically conservative station. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. Rick Gibbons, who left radio 24 years ago for print journalism, eventually becoming Publisher of the Ottawa Sun, returned to CFRA as a mid-day talk host. 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. The show now airs LIVE Mon - Fri every night at 9pm Eastern. Ottawa news radio station 580 CFRA announced the death of news anchor Lauren Davis. A chance meeting with impressionist Rich Little was to be the springboard for many aspects of Les's highly successful future career. Elliot moved to Windsor, Ontario, where he received treatment at Brentwood Recovery Home. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. The former federal agriculture minister hosted CFRA's Agriculture Hour after he left politics. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. [8][10], Lowell Green has received several awards, including one for his 1958 coverage of the Springhill mining disaster in Nova Scotia, and one from the International Olympic Commission for broadcasts made from the 1976 Summer Olympic Games while working in Montreal. CFRA received permission to operate a 1,000 watt emergency transmitter. He would continue his play by play broadcasts for the NHL Ottawa Senators and OHL Ottawa 67's. Al Smith, Program Director of 939 BOB FM and Majic 100 was appointed Operations Manager for CHUM Radio Ottawa. At the end of the show, a winner is picked from the bucket to win a prize package. 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 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. Fred Ennis, a former CFRA broadcaster, Ottawa journalist, and politician, has died. We reserve the right to close comments at any time. 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. 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. For many years he worked as Ernie Calcutt's side kick doing the color commentary for Rough Rider broadcasts. 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. On December 5, CFRA-AM and FM began broadcasting from new studios and offices located across the Canada Atlantic Railway/Canadian National line at 150 Isabella Street. Clint Goodwin joined CFRA's announce staff. Brian O'Connell headed the news department. Sales Manager Larry Kelly was gone from CFRA/KOOL-FM. 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. 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. Wed like to set additional cookies to understand how you use GOV.UK, remember your settings and improve government services. The old Auditorium facility at O'Connor and Catherine had become too small for the growing station. 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. Several high profile local figures, including Ottawa mayor Jim Watson, several local councillors, Canadian Senator Leo Housakos, and a number of current and former broadcasters and journalists offered their condolences on social media upon learning of Bourque's passing. Under the transaction agreement dated September 10, 2010, BCE would acquire the remaining 85% of the voting interest in the capital of CTVgm and would therefore exercise effective control. It used to air on the radio station CFRA in Ottawa, Ontario. (Photo courtesy of Peter Atkinson) Gord Atkinson began his radio career in Toronto in 1948 before move to Ottawa's CFRA . [3] On occasion, he can be heard calling into The Rob Snow Show, now airing on CIWW.[4]. Pierre was one of the most decent people Ive ever known. With executive producer Warren Cosford, Elliot initiated People Helping People on Windsor's CKLW in 1995, later syndicating it to Toronto's Talk 640. (CFRA Photo). Leah Walker, most recently the business editor at 680News Toronto, became afternoon business editor on CFRA. "Pierre was a great friend and colleague who loved politics and media. Brad Ronald was appointed general sales manager, Bell Media Radio Ottawa. Former CFRA host Rick Gibbons tweeted the news Sunday morning, saying Bourque. Mike Kelly (ex-of CKLW Windsor) was a part-timer in CFRA's news department. The licence was granted for technical experimentation purposes for one year only. He was 71. 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. 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. He has been decorated with both the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal,[12] and the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. 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. He came third, losing to NDP candidate Evelyn Gigantes. He was 62. On March 15, CTV Inc., CTV Corp., CTV Limited and CTVglobemedia Inc. amalgamated to continue as CTV Inc. Campbell McDonald was news director. CFRA played pop music until the mid 1980s as Ottawa's leading Top 40 music station, known in the late '70s and early '80s for its hugely popular and controversial evening host Mark . On Saturday, just before 5 p.m., officers were called to the area of Clearview Heights and Trethewey Drive, west of . This page is not available in other languages. Longtime morning man Ken Grant retired and station manager Steve Madely took over the AM Drive program. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The news department included Mike Cleaver, John Brenner, Steve Winogron, Michael O'Brien. 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. Vaughn Bjerre was at CFRA. 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. You have accepted additional cookies. "Nothing has made me feel more like a mother than witnessing our daughter [Lauren]grow into the role," Erin tweeted on Sunday. He retired briefly from radio in the 1980s, but returned in 1990. It was last year that CFGO bought away CFRA's rights to Ottawa Senators broadcasts and launched Ottawa Sports Radio OSR 1200. Mitchell had been with the company for 30 years. The host then moved to Ottawa in 1999 and LNC started broadcasting in its 10 pm to 12 am timeslot. Frank Ryan announced he was ready to enter the television field as soon as permission was forthcoming from the CBC. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. 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. 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