Puget Sound Radio

Vancouver radio station CKWX (AM980) opened a new 5,000 watt transmitter on Lulu Island (now Richmond.) The UK's 'The Animals' and ventriloquist Shari Lewis headlined CBS-TV's 'Ed Sullivan Show.' It was also Jan. 24th when legendary Canadian broadcaster and author Peter Gzowski lost his battle with emphysema at age 67. ALL the milestones for Jan. 24th INSIDE.

Nearly half of the country’s local TV stations could be off the air by 2020 without a boost in revenues to pay for local programming, the national broadcast regulator has been told as it prepares to open public hearings into the viability of local TV.

Tony Bennett was in the Columbia Records’ East 30th Street studios in New York City to record what would soon become his signature song, “I Left My Heart In San Francisco.” Come Inside and Read Much, much more…

“After 141 years, the Nanaimo Daily News will close its doors on Jan. 29,” said a message on Twitter. “We thank our loyal readers and advertisers for their support.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his government have been very open, public and vocal about Canada's responsibility to accept and welcome Muslim refugees from world trouble spots. But what about the thousands of Christians fleeing slaughter and Jews being targeted by rising anti-Semitism? Where's the Welcome Mat for them? (A child is photographed, waiting to be killed by militants)

Here is K97's feature from your host Wendy Theberge from ITV and features morning man Bruce Kenyon, News Director Sharon Mallon and operator/Traffic guy Sharkey.