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The 72nd Annual BCAB Conference will now take place Oct. 2-3, 2019, with the revamped event condensed from three days to one and a half. The host location will be Victoria’s The Inn at Laurel Point.

The former chief executive has been accused of sexual harassment and assault that allegedly took place before and after he joined the company.

The station is the first in Western Canada by International Harvesters for Christ Evangelistic Association Inc., which operates three stations in Halifax, Moncton and Charlottetown.

PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY—After an extensive search, 99.3 County FM announced today the appointment of Craig Mills as General Manager. Mr. Mills will assume responsibility for the County’s community non-profit station early in 2019.

The younger sister of the late writer-director-producer Garry Marshall and the first wife of actor-director Rob Reiner, Marshall died from complications from diabetes.

Happy Birthday to Steven Spielberg, Leonard Maltin, Rachel Griffiths, Ron White, Christine Aguilera, and Katie Holmes. ‘To Tell the Truth’ debuted in prime time on CBS-TV; NBC aired the 50th episode of ‘The A Team;’ ‘Wonder Woman’ had its premiere on ABC-TV; the classic Christmas episode of ‘I Love Lucy’ aired for the first time in 30 years on CBS-TV; and ‘How the Grinch Stole Christmas’ was seen for the 1st time on CBS. Obits include Larry Lujack, Dave Abbott, Mavor Moore, Zsa Zsa Gabor (pictured), Mark Goodson and Chris Farley. ALL the milestones for Dec. 18th INSIDE.

MacDermot's career kicked off in the early 1960s when he won two Grammys for his composition "African Waltz." He made a name for himself on the Great White Way two years later when he wrote the music for 'Hair.'

Vista Radio has entered into an agreement to purchase Clear Sky Radio, operator of Summit 107 in Cranbrook and 94.1 CJOC and 98.1 The Bridge in Lethbridge, Alberta.

“While the new lower-cost data-only plans represent a step in the right direction and provide more choice for Canadians, we remain concerned by the overall condition of the market,” said Ian Scott, CEO of the CRTC.

The 12-hour radiothon has raised more than $2 million for CFAX Santas Anonymous in the past four years. The radio station has run the event for 41 years.