Tuesday, March 31, 2026

Industry News

ABC, CBS, NBC Nightly News Shows Ignore Dep Atty Gen Admitting...

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When news becomes agenda-related ... and if it doesn't fit their narrative, the story is ignored ... this isn't journalism.

Pattison lays off 40

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Jim Pattison Broadcast Group (JPBG) has announced that it’s laying off 40 staff at its stations and has offered early retirement packages to another 30 as it looks to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on its operations.

‘It’s a little bit surreal:’ Parksville radio personality hangs up headphones...

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Dave (pictured) accepted an early retirement package from Jim Pattison Broadcast Group amid COVID-19-related staff reductions in the chain

Radio Man’s Favourite Flashback by Grand Funk Railroad

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Grand Funk Railroad, sometimes shortened as Grand Funk, is an American hard rock band popular during the 1970s, which toured extensively and played to packed arenas worldwide.

NAB President/CEO Gordon Smith Suffers a Stroke

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The NAB is reporting that NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith suffered a stroke last night and was admitted to the hospital. The NAB says he is responding well to treatment, is stable and alert, and is resting comfortably. His prognosis is good, and he is expected to make a full recovery

Jason Roberts returns to UP 99.3!

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I’m thrilled to announce I’m heading back to UP 99.3! I’m taking over the drive show (3:00-7:00 Mon-Fri) starting Monday, August 17th.

Veteran Canadian Press broadcast journalist Peter Ray dies at age 71

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Peter (Ray) Rakobowchuk, a journalist with Canada's national news agency whose high energy delivery was instantly recognizable to decades of listeners, has died.

Seattle Radio Legend Pat O’Day passes at 85! (Updated)

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The Pacific Northwest will always seem a little empty without the legendary Pat O’Day, All we can do is focus on the incredible role he had in making the Emerald City a better place to live, and the difference he made in people’s lives.

Radio Man’s Favourite Flashback by Peter Frampton

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Peter Kenneth Frampton (born 22 April 1950)[1] is an English-American rock musician, singer, songwriter, producer, and guitarist.

Michael Buble, Carole Taylor among latest recipients of Order of B.C.

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Michael Buble, of Burnaby, B.C., was part of a list that also included Carole Taylor (pictured), former B.C. finance minister and host of CTV's Canada AM.