By this time, it had an audience of 600,000 listeners. Sales Manager Larry Kelly was gone from CFRA/KOOL-FM. Former CFRA host Rick Gibbons tweeted the news Sunday morning, saying Bourque. J.R. Ello was named promotions manger at Bell Media Ottawa. He was also CFRA's farm director. RIP, my friend.". And CFRA Nation, you have done your duty, and I hope and pray that you'll continue to do so. A later message posted to her website thanked fans for their outpouring of support in light of Lauren Davis's death. There is a large newsroom located between the main CFRA and CFMO studios. CFRA became a member of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. CFRA hired Cindy Day as full-time weather person. 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. The Thunderwater Lake riding area near Invermere, B.C., where Avalanche Canada says one snowmobiler was killed in an avalanche on Saturday, April 15, 2023. 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. Elliot's radio career began at what was then CHIC radio in Brampton, a Toronto suburb, in 1974. Announcers included Ken Grant (mornings), Brad Williams (afternoons) and Crystal Coutts (overnights). "Pierre was a great friend and colleague who loved politics and media. CFRA-CFMO news director Steve Madely was elected chairman of the national editorial committee of Broadcast News. CFRA personalities at this time included Ken The General Grant, Brad Williams, Lowell Green and Shelley Emmond. 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. 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. After a lengthy illness he left in April of 2004. [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]. 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. Rick Gibbons was promoted to editor-in-chief at the Ottawa Sun. 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. Marie. Mike Kelly (ex-of CKLW Windsor) was a part-timer in CFRA's news department. 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. TORONTO Gord Atkinson, whose popular show "Campus Corner" became a staple of Ottawa radio in the 1950s, has died at 94. He would continue his play by play broadcasts for the NHL Ottawa Senators and OHL Ottawa 67's. 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. On August 8, the CRTC administratively renewed the licence for CFRA until August 31, 2013. Studios and offices would be in the Auditorium Building. Pierre was a member of our series from 2007 - 2011 with 30 starts Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. [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 Voice of the valley. He was 37. Snow counts the day he was told about . Lowell Green did news and hosted the open line show. She was also the host of a popular show, The Broad Perspectives. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The show now airs LIVE Mon - Fri every night at 9pm Eastern. He not only applied for an AM licence but also one for FM, and was granted both. Those who knew her offered high praise for her as both a journalist and a friend. 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. Ted Raymond (613) 789-2486, Sandra Bonnell - General Sales Manager CFRAsaid it wouldrelease information about funeral arrangements once they'remade. Renfrew native, Queens University graduate and Ottawa entrepreneur Frank Ryan received a licence to operate a new radio station in the nations capital. Frank Ryan was president of CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. The two-year retired Derouin had been general sales manager at CHUM Radio Ottawa. 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. Enjoy the latest local, national and international news. At 6:50 a.m., Mayor Bob Chiarelli joined Steve Madely and proclaimed the day as CFRA Day in Ottawa. Elliot moved to Windsor, Ontario, where he received treatment at Brentwood Recovery Home. 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. Kathleen Ryan decided to sell CFRA and CFMO. Among those let go were CFRA's Michael Harris. Elliot also worked as a counsellor with the Salvation Army Harbour Light Treatment Centre, and was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Al Smith, Program Director of 939 BOB FM and Majic 100 was appointed Operations Manager for CHUM Radio Ottawa. CFRA mourns passing of host. Newsman Hal Anthony retired. 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. The address remained 150 Isabella Street. He built CFRA into a powerhouse in the 1960s, increasing the station's circulation from 100,000 to 600,000. Late Night Counsell or LNC is a late night conservative talk show hosted by Rev. Thursdays are a repeat broadcast of Wednesday's "Ask the Pastor". "He had a mischievous side too. That was the beginning of The CFRA Happy Wanderers who would do more than 5.000 live broadcasts during the next 10 years as well as other live shows. Girls dropping out of sports at 'alarming rates' due to gendered uniforms: study, Tucker Carlson documentary asks, 'Should the U.S. liberate Canada from Trudeau? By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The FR in the call sign represented the initials of owner Frank Ryan. Former Ottawa radio host Sandy Sharkey remembers lining up at her junior high school sock hops to have Elliot sign her CFRA Top 40 countdown lists. It used to air on the radio station CFRA in Ottawa, Ontario. OTTAWA -- Frank Ryan announced he was ready to enter the television field as soon as permission was forthcoming from the CBC. [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. You can change your cookie settings at any time. 3:00 - Rick Gibbons. She had been lead reporter for 1310 News. Mark Elliot resigned on-air July 15. Terry Kielty was manager of CFRA and CFMO. Dave Mitchell was Program Director. She helped her husband found CFRA AM and FM and ran the company after he died in 1965, until the stations were sold to CHUM in 1968. Government approval was given in May for CFRA Broadcasting Ltd. to transfer CFRA/CFMO to a company to be incorporated, represented by Kathleen Ryan. 6:00 - Business At Night. On Saturday, just before 5 p.m., officers were called to the area of Clearview Heights and Trethewey Drive, west of . 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. 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. 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. CFRA installed a new transmitter and began broadcasting in AM Stereo. 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. I have worked for ten years in news radio in a wide variety of positions and have written on a freelance basis as well. Stock market traders said the gag story caused a dip in the dollar that day. An outdoor concert at Lansdowne Park later this month will feature rapid COVID-19 screening and could serve as a dry run for larger concerts later this year. Since January, 14 people have lost their . He would be responsible for all promotional and community relations activity for Majic 100, 93.9 BOB FM, CFRA, Team 1200, CTV Ottawa and CTV Two Ottawa. 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. On July 12 it was announced that Bell Globemedia would pay C$1.7 billion for CHUM Ltd., in a deal that would see the company become part of the BCE-owned media conglomerate, subject to CRTC approval. Don Morin was continuity editor. Celebration of life will be announced soon. Bell Media created four new regional VP positions for radio and local television. Rev. Comments are welcome while open. Slogan: Community concious in a concious community. He not only applied for an AM licence but also one for FM, and was granted both. The Commission concluded that the transaction would be beneficial to the Canadian broadcasting system by ensuring the long-term stability of a significant Canadian television network and advancing the Commission's objective of providing relevant high-quality Canadian programming to Canadians through conventional and new media distribution channels. By the end of the year it was announced that CFRA was expected to go on the air on May 1. There was another major lay-off at Bell Media Ottawa. In the 1960's he launched Ottawa's first radio talk show. Rogers Communications announced on June 25th that a deal had been reached for them to buy these stations from CTV, subject to CRTC approval. 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. [23], Green has been controversial at times. It operated on 560 kHz with a fulltime power of 5,000 watts (single directional pattern). Sorry to learn of the passing of Bev McRae, MPP Lisa MacLeod posted on McRaes Facebook page. (He worked in morning news and would later move to CFRA's FM station - CFMO). Bill Kincaid passed away after a long illness. 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 . He was 71. Fred Ennis, a former CFRA broadcaster, Ottawa journalist, and politician, has died. 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. In 1987, a sympathetic employer fired Elliot rather than let his position continue to enable his addictions. He joined Baton Broadcasting (now CTV) in 1991. At the end of the show, a winner is picked from the bucket to win a prize package. He started his radio career with CHUM Group Radio in Ottawa in 1976. We are very saddened to hear of the passing of Pierre Bourque. The old yellow brick building was torn down (in 1977) to make way for an entrance to the new facility. [7][17][18] On 21 November 2017, he was honoured in the House of Commons of Canada by the Honourable Pierre Poilievre. The CBC Board recommended CFRA be permitted to operate an experimental synchronous booster station at Almonte. Pierre was an entrepreneur, always pushing himself to try something different, to work on something new. He joined QVC in 1988 and worked for the network for 29 years. Steps in Editing Cfra on Windows It's to find a default application which is able to help conduct edits to a PDF document. 1:00 - Michael Harris Live (Friday: Market Monitor with Walter Traversy). Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. In August, CFRA increased its night-time power from 10,000 to 30,000 watts. 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. Vintage Pierre. [14] He has also been awarded the Golden Ribbon Award For Outstanding Community Service by the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. Some of the names that were heard on the station over the years should be noted: Ken The General Grant, Les Lye, Lowell Green, Frank Ryan, Terry Kielty, Don Chevrier, Ernie Calcutt, Mike Anscombe, Max Keeping, Mike Duffy, Hal Anthony, Fred Davis, Bob Walters, Chuck Collins, Cliff Fletcher, Joel Thompson, and Al Pascal to name a few. Richard Gray, regional vice-president for CFRA's parent company, Bell Media, saidin a statement totheOttawa Citizen thatthe death of the young mother was "a shock" to all staff members. 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