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.
Chuck’s Classics, featuring Sly & The Family Stone
A San Francisco Group formed in 1966. The helped pioneer the so-called “psychedelic soul sound”. Hot Fun In The Summertime a hit in 1968.
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.
Victoria’s KOOL FM becomes 107.3 Virgin Radio
Victoria' s hit music station is getting a makeover