November 10, 2022
It is my sad duty to inform you that former NEWS 1130 anchor Andy Walsh has passed away at the age of 90. He spent 65+ years in radio, the last 20 in our newsroom. I was lucky to read weekend mornings with him until his retirement in 2017. Rest well, Andy. And thank you.
Andy Walsh and John Ackermann on air at News 1130
Another wonderful tribute to legendary Vancouver radio news man Andy Walsh.
https://bccatholic.ca/voices/paul-schratz-life-in-the-schratz-lane/remembering-the-catholic-voice-of-vancouver-radio
He had a wonderful way to deliver the news.great voice! RIP Andy.
I fondly remember listening to Andy Walsh’s newscasts during the sixties when he was with CHQM. His intelligent voice embodied the sophisticated, adult style the station had at that time. In those days, Vancouver radio was distinctive. Now, it is part of the homogenized drivel that is the same in every city in North America.