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.

Leonard Nimoy’s Alberta Connection

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Leonard Nimoy visited Vulcan Alberta Residents said they expect an ongoing commemoration of Nimoy’s life that will continue to illuminate their town. More Inside....

Constitutional Rights PAC Chairman on FCC Decision

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"A handful of unelected FCC leaders singlehandedly ‘decided’ the future of the American Internet – by a majority of three. This disgusting powergrab is totally at odds with liberty and the republican form of government." Read More Inside...

SATURDAY in Broadcast History .. Feb. 28th

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A former favorite AM signal from Eastern Washington KHQ Spokane began broadcasting at 590 KHz. The first basketball game to be televised was seen on only a handful of New York TV sets almost a decade before the so-called TV era began. Some 125 million people were tuned in for the much anticipated finale of the TV series 'M*A*S*H' on CBS. And the iconic ABC radio broadcaster Paul Harvey signed off for the final time, dying at age 90. Details and many more milestones for Feb. 28th INSIDE.

Former CKNW Newsie George Garrett talks with Joseph Planta

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‘His kindness and yes, old-fashioned gentlemanliness are as legendary as his industry and his insatiable curiosity following 43 years in the business, most of which were spent at CKNW. George Garrett joins Joseph Planta Inside...