RIP Broadcaster Mike Cleaver, Newsman Extraordinaire, Aged 72
Mike had been fighting kidney disease for the past few months and it finally claimed his life this morning.
My Favourite Flashback with Paul Young
Paul turned into a 1980s teen idol by subsequent solo success. He is famous for hit singles such as "Love of the Common People", "Wherever I Lay My Hat", "Come Back and Stay", "Every Time You Go Away" and "Everything Must Change
SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 10th
It was Feb 10th when the Saturday morning TV series ‘My Friend Flicka’ (starring a 12 year old Canadian) debuted on CBS.
When the UK singing duo Chad & Jeremy played dramatic roles on ‘The Dick Van Dyke Show.’
When NBC-TV aired the 100th episode of 'Miami Vice.'
And when Vancouver actor Robert Clothier, who played the loveable rogue ‘Relic’ on the CBC series ‘The Beachcombers,’ died at age 77.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
The Canadian Press cuts jobs to deal with declining revenue
The Canadian Press is cutting six editorial positions, mostly in the news agency's Atlantic bureau in Halifax.
SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 9th
It was a Feb. 9th when Vancouver’s CHQM AM 1320 ended 34 years of nostalgic/easy listening music and morphed into all-Chinese-language CHMB.
When AM 730 switched from a MOJO talk radio format to become Vancouver’s first All-Sports station.
When The Beatles made their first of three appearances on CBS-TV’s ‘Ed Sullivan Show’ (pictured).
And when the 100th episode of ‘Beverly Hills 90210’ aired on FOX.
ALL the milestones for the date INSIDE.
Calgary’s Country 105 Radiothon sets New Record for the Alberta Children’s Hospital
With matching funds added, this year’s total donations for the Alberta Children’s Hospital reached a North American milestone. This brings the overall Radiothon total since 2003 to more than $31.1 million.
Bell to Launch STARZ in Canada March 1st
Starz will become available directly across Canada as an add-on to Crave for an extra $6 a month.
Veteran CBC Announcer Laurie Mills (Prince Rupert/Calgary) Dead at 80
Laurie was an announcer with the CBC for 35 years, He retired after 23 years at CBC Calgary in 1996.
UK’s Albert Finney, Chameleon-Like Star of Stage and Screen, Dies at...
The actor who played Winston Churchill in a TV film was diagnosed with kidney cancer in 2007.
