John Iacobucci died at age 70.
A fresh perspective on the headlines that have Canadians talking. It features call-in shows with mostly Vancouver-based hosts. CKNW Mornings: Liberal Bill Too Far, Online Purchasing While Self Isolating & Funding for COVID-19 Victims. Passionate about mental health, he is a board member of the Mood Disorders Association of B.C. 3/24/2020. To spearhead the shift to target a broader demographic, CKNW has taken the opportunity following the retirement of two prominent hosts to introduce a new lineup of socially connected personalities. That’s where GetConnected comes in. We’ve agreed and disagreed on every issue under the sun…but what I’ll remember and cherish the most are the daily opportunities to make real and human connections. Bryan "Frosty" Forst (born September 6, 1938) is a former broadcaster on CKNW radio in Vancouver, British Columbia.He retired in May 2005 after about 40 years on the air at the same station and as the highest-rated radio personality in western Canada. Canada V7Y 1K9 Tune in on Saturdays at 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. as we investigate all sorts of industries, including...Sports, music, news and podcasts. Jun 2018 – Present 2 years 3 months. Elaine Scollan does the AM Drive from the CKNW helicopter, while Kim Larsson covers the PM shift up above. CKNW owned by Corus Entertainment, is the second highest-rated talk radio station in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.It broadcasts on AM 980.CKNW is unusual in that it is a 50,000 watt, Class A station broadcasting on a regional (not clear-channel) frequency.CKNW uses a four-tower directional antenna from a site near Surrey, while its studios are located at TD Tower in Downtown Vancouver. When I began broadcasting, almost 50 years, I couldn’t have imagined an audience so loyal, informed, intelligent and sometimes challenging,” said Jon McComb. Technical Producer Rogers Media. Additionally, Dan Russell's "Sportstalk" was the longest running sports talk show in Canada but ended in September 2013 on CKNW and eventually moved to News/talk radio station in New Westminster—Vancouver, British Columbia “Jon leaves CKNW as top dog, the most listened to radio host in Vancouver today, and is credited with helping build a legacy that we all know and love. He was the first CKNW news reporter to become a full time talk host.A recognizable voice across the province, he is known for his astute commentary on political affairs and current events. News Talk 980 CKNW | Vancouver's News. On January 15, 1969, CKNW moved into larger studio space in a former During the 1990s, CKNW made a gradual transition from the mixed format of news, sports, talk shows and In 2000, both CKNW and CFMI were purchased by Corus Entertainment as part of the splitting of WIC's broadcasting assets; Corus acquired WIC's radio stations and In February 2001, Corus Entertainment launched an all-news sister station, NW2. Coronavirus: Canada extending international travel restrictions, mandatory quarantine until Sept. 30'Black Panther' star Chadwick Boseman dies after cancer battle2 arrested after several officers injured in altercation near Eglinton and OakwoodErin O'Toole won’t say whether he believes there is systemic racism in CanadaB.C. For over 75 years, if it is happening in BC, in Canada and around the world, you'll know the whole story with CKNW. In February 1956, Bill Rea, experiencing health problems, sold CKNW to On November 17, 1958, the station switched to its present frequency of 980 AM. Brian “Frosty” Forst became a Vancouver institution during his 41 years on CKNW, where he reigned as the station’s top-rated radio morning host from 1975 until his retirement in 2005. He is a three time consecutive winner of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters national Gold Ribbon award, Canada’s most prestigious broadcast award. On Air Personality 980 CKNW. With award winning news and sports coverage, and community involvement like no other, CKNW is the heartbeat of Metro Vancouver. Fill in host on the Shift with Drex, a national radio program. The cost-cutting decisions made by Corus, along with the increase in infomercials, has correspondingly resulted in CKNW suffering a steady erosion of its listening audience.In November 2015, CKNW was added to sister station Morning and afternoon show hosts include Jon McComb (The station added a weekend morning show in March 2008 which follows a similar format to weekday mornings, but without traffic updates every ten minutes and news headlines at :15 and :45 (The station's traffic department provides extensive reports with traffic every 10 minutes on the 4s during drive times. Host Mike Abergo rates the latest apps and unlocks software secrets for smartphones, tablets, TVs and more.On The Employment Hour, Lior discusses different aspects of employee and employer rights in the workplace. Brett Megarry and Jeff Braun are our resident experts when it comes to new movies and television. Complemented by original reporting, expert interviews, social reaction, and unique storytelling,...Hosted by Stirling Faux, Vancouver Consumer introduces you to local products and services. The Shift is about your calls and your stories – custom-made for radio listeners across Canada.Award-winning investigative journalist John Daly is making his comeback to broadcasting with a new talk-show, Back on the Beat, airing Saturdays at 11 a.m. Daly is best known as a reporter for Global News BC where he spent over 35 years breaking...Tune in to ‘Dollars and Sense’ weekly radio show heard Sundays at 5pm on CKNW AM 980 to get real-world tips, tools and techniques to help you navigate the often murky world of consumer debt.Technology is everywhere and it can be overwhelming. On-Air Contributor. How to make it, how to spend it, how to grow it, and how to avoid letting it get away.