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07/26/14 - Vista Radio has changed the branding of The River CIQC-FM 99.7 Campbell River to 2DayFM Hits! The change occurred at 1 p.m. Friday.
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07/24/14 - The
trial of Maninder Gill, managing director of Radio India charged in an
August 2010 shooting, was adjourned in B.C. Supreme Court today after an
issue arose over a recent Crown disclosure in the case. Gill has
pleaded not guilty to a number of gun offenses in connection with an
August 2010 shooting in Surrey. The trial has been delayed until
April 29, 2015. Radio India programming is broadcast on border
station KVRI AM 1600 Blaine. Kim Bolan, Vancouver Sun
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07/23/14 -
Veteran sportscaster Bill Stephenson, who delivered sports news in
Toronto and play-by-play on Canadian radio and television for more than
five decades, has died at age 85. He started his 53-year career at
CJAV Port Alberni in 1948. He also reported sports at CJOR
Vancouver and CKDA Victoria, becoming sports director at CKWX Vancouver in the early 1950s, covering major events such as
the British Empire Games and providing play-by-play for the B.C. Lions
and the Vancouver Mounties baseball clubs. He moved to CFRB Toronto in 1960, where he
was the voice of the Toronto Argonauts during the 1960s and '70s and
also worked as a sideline reporter for CTV's CFL broadcasts for 15
years. In 1988, he was inducted into the Football Reporters of
Canada wing at the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. A public
service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Saturday at St. John’s Dixie Church in
Mississauga, ON. TSN News Red Robinson tribute
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07/23/14 - Legendary Vancouver broadcaster Red Robinson
lets loose on the future of radio today...and it doesn't look
encouraging. He says today's radio is run by "people who don’t
understand the dynamics of broadcasting and are only interested in
pleasing the shareholders..." Reditorial: The Future Of Radio
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07/22/14 - CBC Radio One Vancouver news presenter/editor Charmaine de Silva has announced on her Facebook page that she is returning to CKNW AM 980.
This time she will be Assistant News Director, effective mid
August. She was a news reporter for two years at 'NW prior to
joining CBC in 2012.
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07/22/14 - KIRO-TV Seattle Managing Editor Jake Milstein
has added News Director to his duties. He has been Managing
Editor with KIRO since 2008 and has also held the title of Digital
Manager since 2012. Milstein replaces Bob Jordan, who retired last
month. LinkedIn profile Merrill Knox, TV Spy
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07/22/14 - The CRTC has denied an application by Fabmar Communications Ltd. to decrease the Canadian content of The Drive CHWK-FM 89.5
Chilliwack from 40 to 35%. Fabmar indicated that it had recently
changed its music format from rock to classic hits and that the library
of suitable Canadian selections in the classic hits format was much
smaller. The Commission disagreed. CRTC decision
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07/22/14 - Pam Stevens, released last month from her position as p.m. drive host at Shore 104 CHHR-FM 104.3 (now LG 104 3 CHLG-FM) Vancouver, is handling holiday relief mornings at The Fox CFOX-FM 99.3.
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07/21/14 - The
FCC has dismissed an application for original construction permit by
Centro Restauracion Cristiano for a new low power FM station in Tacoma
on 88.9 MHz. FCC data
Additionally, the Commission has granted voluntary assignment of
license for KWFJ-FM 89.7 Roy from Calvary Baptist Church to Bible Broadcasting Network, Inc. FCC data
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07/18/14 - Greg Beharrell moves from The Edge CFNY-FM 102.1 Toronto to host p.m. drive at The Fox CFOX-FM 99.3 Vancouver beginning August 11. Corus Entertainment Vancouver Brand Director Ronnie Stanton
says, "Greg is quirky and different on the air. He is unlike
anyone else on Vancouver Radio and we believe will offer a hilarious way
to end the day for our listeners."
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07/18/14 - The FCC has granted Voluntary Assignment of License for KWLE AM 1340 Anacortes from San Juan Communications Inc. to New Age Media Ltd. and for KRPA AM 1110
Oak Harbor from Satnam Media Group Inc. to New Age Media Ltd.
Additionally, the Commission has dismissed an application for an
original construction permit by Pike Place Market Preservation and
Development Authority for a new low power FM station to operate at 98.5
MHz in Seattle. FCC data
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07/17/14 - Maninder Gill, managing director of Radio India, has pleaded not guilty to a number of gun offenses in connection with an August 2010 daylight shooting at Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara
in Surrey. The trial, in its second day, is expected to run until
July 25th. Radio India programming is broadcast on border station
KVRI AM 1600 Blaine. Larissa Cahute, Vancouver Province
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07/17/14 - The Cross Border Coalition to Stop the Radio Towers
is setting up a table this weekend and next near the Royal Bank at the
Tsawwasen Town Centre Mall calling for action by Industry Canada to stop
the relocation of the KRPI AM 1550 Ferndale radio towers by owner BBC Broadcasting Inc. Sandor Gyarmati, Delta Optimist
On Monday night, Delta council voted to send letters to Whatcom County,
the FCC and Industry Canada stating that it does not support any
proposal that could potentially cause adverse effects to the residents
of Tsawwassen. Jessica Kerr, Delta Optimist
Meanwhile, BBC Broadcasting has met an important deadline set by
Whatcom County for an upcoming hearing into the construction of
five 45-meter (150-foot) steel towers at an undeveloped lot on McKenzie
Way, about 330 meters from the border. Sandor Gyarmati, Delta Optimist |
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07/16/14 - Rock 101 CFMI-FM
Vancouver has made a change to its imaging by dropping the word
"Classic" and adding Greatest Hits of the 70s, 80s & 90s. It's
music mix remains fairly edgy with artists such as Queen, ZZ Top and
Aerosmith.
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07/16/14 - Nine former members of the CBC (locally CBUT Vancouver)
board of directors, who include a former chairwoman and the CBC’s
previous president, have sent an urgent letter to the current
board, saying the public broadcaster’s mandate is “in peril” if recent
federal funding cuts are not reversed. CBC executives announced
last month that it would cease almost all in-house production, with the
exception of radio, and news and current affairs. Simon Houpt, The Globe and Mail
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07/14/14 - A
funeral mass for Patricia "Kelly" Young, who died July 6 at age 90, will
be held Saturday, July 19, 2014 at 9 a.m. at Our Lady of Good Hope Catholic Church
in Hope. Interment will follow at the Hope Cemetery. Young
was very prominent in copy writing and PR in Vancouver during the 1950s
and '60s.
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07/14/14 - JRfm CJJR-FM 93.7 Vancouver weekend morning host and day part fill-in Colleen Troy
is leaving the station. Apparently the move is her choice, as she
wants to take a "little break", but is not retiring.
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07/14/14 - KING-TV Seattle has won gold for general image and news station image in the PromaxBDA
2014 local awards. The awards honor “the best in local media,
marketing and design, driving excellence, creativity and innovation from
the local market.” Merrill Knox, TVSpy
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07/12/14 - Veteran Vancouver actor and radio and television personality Terry David Mulligan recalls his early days as a VJ at MuchMusic
in the 1980s, such as getting past security to sneak a film crew into
the Grammy Awards. But MuchMusic may be heading towards an end, as
owner Bell Media has announced eight
shows on it and two sister music cable channels are ceasing production,
with the loss of 91 jobs. Former Vancouver broadcaster Lauren Toyota
is one of the cuts. She hosted and produced a number of
music-related programs in Vancouver from 2006-10, when she joined Much
as a regular host/producer. Claire Brownell, Financial Post
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07/12/14 -
Former Vancouver radio copy writer and copy department head Kelly Young
died July 6 at the Hope Lodge in Hope, B.C.
She was 90 years old. She worked at CKMO/CFUN in the early 1950s,
KVOS-TV at their Vancouver offices and CKWX during the late 1950s and
early '60s. Young also was a member of the Canadian Womens Press
Club and was involved in publicity for the B.C. Heart Foundation. A
service is expected shortly at the Hope Catholic Church.
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07/10/14 - Bob Johnstone, former PD, Production Manager and morning host at The Eagle CKLR-FM 97.3 Courtenay, has joined Q103 CKQQ-FM 103.1 Kelowna for The Big Breakfast with John and Susan, joining previously appointed Kelowna personality Susan Knight.
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07/09/14 - Former CBC Vancouver Commercial Sales Manager Ken Buhr died earlier this month in West Vancouver.
He worked extensively in the radio and communications field, including
CFAC Calgary, CBC Vancouver and Toronto and Roberts/Fenton/McConnell in
Vancouver. In 1975, he and his wife formed their own successful
advertising agency, Pacific Media Productions, which operated until the
late 1990s. He joined CBC Vancouver staff in the 1950s and left in
1966. A Celebration of Life will be held at at 2 p.m. Saturday,
July 12 at Boal Chapel, 1505 Lillooet Road, North Vancouver. Sun/Province obituary
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07/09/14 - ESPN KIRO AM 710
Seattle has announced a number of changes to its weekday lineup
effective Monday, July 14. There will be a new morning show with
two additional hours of local programming as Mike Salk reunites with Brock Huard on "Brock and Salk", which returns in a new timeslot, 7-10 a.m. Michael Grey will host "The Michael Grey Show" from 10-noon followed by "Bob and Groz" with Bob Stelton and Dave Grosby, which will still air from noon-3. Danny O'Neil
will host "Danny, Dave and Moore" from 3-7 along with Dave Wyman and
Jim Moore. "Nightwatch" with Tom Wassell will remain in the 7-9
timeslot. 710 ESPN release Seattle Times
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07/04/14 - 84-year-old Rolf Harris, who entertained on TV and live venues in Vancouver in the 1960s
and '70s, has been sentenced to five years and nine months in prison
for a number of abuses against young girls. Judge Nigel Sweeney
told London's Southwark Crown Court that the performer had abused the
trust of millions and must spend time behind bars for the 12 counts of
abuse that took place from the 1960s to the 1980s. Harris faces
the possible loss of much of his estimated £11m fortune. He will
face a claim for significant prosecution costs and several of his victims have begun claims for compensation. CBC News Peter Walker, The Guardian
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07/03/14 - The Seattle Mariners add local radio outlets for the team’s Spanish-language play-by-play with Alex Rivera as ESPN Deportes Seattle
announces it will simulcast the broadcasts that have until now been
only available as the SAP feed from Root Sports’ regional TV
coverage. ESPN Deportes Seattle airs on KBRO AM 1490, KLDY AM 1280
Olympia, KNTB AM 1480 and the 92.1 Tacoma translator. Inside Radio
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07/02/14 - Vancouver market CKNW AM 980 has announced the retirement of morning host Philip Till,
effective July 31. He has been a talk show host at 'NW since 1989
and has hosted a.m. drive since 2005. Prior to arriving in
Vancouver, Till was a foreign editor and chief foreign correspondent for
NBC Radio and TV networks during the 1970s & '80s. CKNW memo/Radio West
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07/01/14 - Vancouver market CKNW AM 980 has announced that it will be the first media outlet in Canada to be associated with TED. The TED Radio Hour will be
heard Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m.-noon. "TED is a nonprofit
devoted to spreading ideas, usually in the form of short, powerful
talks (18 minutes or less). TED began in 1984 as a conference
where Technology, Entertainment and Design converged, and today covers
almost all topics - from science to business to global issues...."
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07/01/14 - The longtime owners of KGY AM 1240 Olympia have announced sale of the station to Seattle-based Catholic broadcaster Sacred Heart Radio
for $250,000. KGY was officially licensed in 1922 and has been
owned by the Kerry family since 1939. Sister station KAYO KYYO-FM 96.9 and the 95.3 translator will remain with KGY Inc.
Sacred Heart Radio also operates KBLE AM 1050 Seattle along with
stations in Spokane, Yakima and Kodiak AK. The sale is subject to
FCC approval, which is expected to take about 45 days. Rolf Boone, The Olympian Radio Insight
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