KING-TV Anchor/reporter Meg Coyle Leaving for Amazon

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While the anchors were giving her an on-air goodbye, Meg Coyle told viewers she was going to work for Amazon. “We just wanted to all say that we will miss you so very, very much,” said anchor Mimi Jung.

Dean Blundell returns to Toronto radio

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The Star asks Blundell if he's homophobic.... Are you a homophobe? No (laughs), absolutely not. And you know, it’s interesting, that’s been the hurtful part of this thing.

Poll: Canadians Oppose CRTC on Super Bowl Ads Edict

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courtesy BroadcasterMagazine.com  2015-03-02 A new Nanos survey for Bell Media released today suggests that Canadians by a margin of more than three to one would rather support Canadian broadcasters who have paid for the broadcast rights...

Radioman Don Berns dead

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he was a great talent and a good friend...totally unbelievable, in the best way, character. (Greg Simpson (CMW) Puget Sound Radio)

CHEK Sports’ Mike Walker Booted over ‘Ownership Issue’

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Mike has quite an interesting story .. a serious health challenge didn’t stop him from becoming the local baseball playbyplay guy.. and a CHEK sportscaster. Come Inside, Read More and Watch the Video

MONDAY in Broadcast History .. March 2nd

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Howard Stern (pictured) started broadcasting at WWDC Washington DC, where he developed his 'shock jock' format. The Beatles' next smash hit 'Let it Be' was previewed via film on CBS-TV's Ed Sullivan Show. 'The Barry Manilow Special' aired on ABC-TV, attracting a viewership of 37 million. The Supreme Court of Canada allowed its proceedings to be televised for the first time; a hearing on taxation. And U2 began a five-night run on CBS' Late Show With David Letterman. Details and many more milestones for March 2nd INSIDE.

SUNDAY in Broadcast History .. March 1st

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The radio sitcom based in a bar 'Duffy's Tavern' began its 10-year run. Vancouver saw Canada's first jazz radio station hit the airwaves in CJAZ FM92.1 CHQB AM 1280 signed on in Powell River BC. Seattle-Tacoma's channel 11 (then KTNT) began operations as an independent station. The 150th episode of 'The Andy Griffith Show' aired on CBS-TV. And The Beatles (on film) made their final appearance on CBS-TV's Ed Sullivan Show. Details and many more milestones for March 1st INSIDE.