A lasting memory of Bill is the embossed copper plaque of an early CJNU motto: “The “Little Station that Could” that he framed and presented to the station. He produced “Shakin’ All Over” for Chad Allen and then became producer/manager of the “Guess Who” in their early years, at the very beginning of Winnipeg’s emergence into the international popular music scene. My grandfather introduced me to classic radio drama back in the fifties just like you hear weeknights on CJNU. He went on to start “Garry Robertson Music Services”, supplying recorded dance music and other services to all kinds of social events – eventually across Canada. WCCO-TV - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia After over 43 years in broadcasting, I retired in 1998. Radio personalities who introduce and play individual selections of recorded music are known as disc jockeys or "DJs" for short. On March 15th the station celebrated 25 years on the air. CJNU is proud to work with The Winnipeg Foundation throughout the year – both as one of our Host Sponsors and as the sponsor of our newscasts. Dick volunteered his time at Bleak House and at CJNU Nostalgia radio as a phone volunteer and operator/producer. CJNU-FM was owned by the Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative, a non-profit community service. Harry “Corky” Taylor started in radio as a production operator at CKRC in 1960 after entertaining in the house bands on CKRC, CKY and CJOB as a steel guitar player, and playing and travelling in country and western bands for a few years. Latterly, I was a community and economic development specialist for the Province before retiring in 2003. Gren (Grenville) Marsh was born in Toronto, ON. It received its license to operate on March 31, 1922 and began operating on April 16, 1922, and after a succession of power increases, became one of the United States' first high-powered, clear-channel stations. First, working at CKRC from 1983-89. I managed the Winnipeg Singers and the Winnipeg Philharmonic Choir, where I enjoyed planning concerts and taking the choirs on tours to Germany, Austria, Toronto and New York. In his final decade, he was still playing baseball and riding his Harley. During these years, Dudley became a favourite and trusted voice bringing Winnipeggers the news of the day and the times. Glen Richard Joseph Miller, successfully combined his two min vocations - aviation and broadcasting. Ocean Shores Washington KOSW 91.3 Radio - Local News, Events and Music I learned of CJNU from Owen Clark. I am enjoying the opportunity to select and play some of my favorites on 93.7 FM. I was born in Montreal and lived there for the first 40 years of my life. Ernie (Ernest Charles) Mutimer was born in Winnipeg, served in WWII as an RCAF Navigator, returning to Winnipeg and St. John’s College before going on to the Lorne Greene Radio Academy in Toronto. I have always kept my affinity for music and now enjoy a wide range of nostalgic sounds – classical, jazz, big bands, rock and roll from yesterday, and many songs from the Great American Songbook – just like we play at CJNU. Herb Henson. CJNU-FM (93.7 MHz) is a Canadian radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba.Owned by the Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative, the station plays an adult standards radio format.CJNU-FM's offices and studios are in One Lombard Place.The transmitter is located on Roslyn Road in Osborne Village.. History []. It airs … Aengus Kane. Radio was a lot of fun in those days especially where I worked at CHNO in Sudbury, CJVR Melfort, CKRM in Regina, CKOM Saskatoon, CFCN Calgary. Until now…I’m still a musician, and working on many different projects, but at CJNU I’ve discovered I have a bit of the ol’ “radio bug” in me after all. A few years later, my brother Ford joined the show as Pint Size. Serving listeners with the music we all love, and providing a platform for community radio allows me to contribute to the unique organization and experience that is CJNU. I prefer creating radio shows where the listeners deliberately seek you out, and there’s a more personal rapport between the on-air host and the audience. Ted Pawlyk was born in 1936. From then until his retirement in 1997, he worked on the installation, service and maintenance of large scale computers. I’ve always been very committed to supporting our community, and I feel there’s no better way to demonstrate that then by being involved at CJNU radio. He worked at MTS, then at TruServ Canada, a large national wholesale distributor from 1968 until he retired in 2003. On Air Personalities; Mornings with Kyle & Stephanie; On Demand; Michelle Tellone; Program Schedule; Features. We enjoy the proximity of our three children and five grandchildren; in our spare time, we like campground hosting and RVing. It all started in the basement of my Colorado Springs home when I was a teen, playing DJ with my 45’s. At Kelvin High School, I took lead roles in Gilbert and Sullivan operettas ‘The Goldoliers’ and ’Yeoman of the Guard’. Wayne led several major CJNU events, including the station’s participation in the annual Teddy Bears Picnic and helped coordinate the annual CJNU Pledge Drive. Dick (Richard) Sargent was born in Selkirk and spent his early years in the Petersfield area. Congratulations Cadets! Rick Best. CJNU has given me the opportunity to combine my two passions: the magic of radio and the most magical music I’ve found anywhere. His connection with prominent Ontario broadcaster Lyman Potts, founder of the Canadian Talent Library, resulted in this huge musical resource being available to CJNU. We are proud grandparents and enjoy opportunities to be with our three grandchildren. My best friend Rick Hallson worked at 58 CKY radio and I would drop in at the station to watch him work. Owned by the Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative, the station plays an adult standards radio format. I was six years old and I played the Blue Boy. I progressed through the ranks until 2000, when I retired as a foreman. CJNU was generally on the air for 28 days with one day off the air betweeen each broadcast. Locally, I’ve also freelanced with the Canadian Traffic Network. I was part of a company called “A La Carte Productions” which wrote and produced banquet and convention entertainment. And then there was radio - one colleague said he had arguably the most distinctive voice on the Manitoba airwaves. My fondest memories are of spending many hours listening to the radio, acting out the songs and being totally enraptured by stories read “just to me” by the voice over the airwaves. Bob volunteered wherever there was a need whether it be telethons, the Red River Ex, Pan Am games, Meals on Wheels, etc. I enjoy being a part of CJNU very much, and I hope to be in the business for many years to come. This truly is a wonderful group of volunteers in every way. Having grown up on a farm in Treherne, in the 60’s, I remember the radio was always on. (Allan) Wayne Rogers was born and raised in Winnipeg and attended Elmwood High School. Over his recodring career Harry worked with musicians such as Ron Paley, Bob McMullin and Neil Harris. Harry was awarded the Garry Robertson Builder award in 2014. I am part of a team working to rebuild the CJNU Legacy Library. I hold a Certificate in Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development from the University of Manitoba and was an instructor in facilitating and strategic planning at the University’s Planning School. I have drawn on my flying experience to provide half-day flight workshops for Grade 6 students after I retired. I got my first taste of broadcasting during a work experience program in high school. On Air Personalities. Cliff (George Clifford) Gardner was born in Brandon. A lifelong music fan – Elvis in particular – Wayne served on the Board of Directors for CJNU from 2016 until his unexpected passing. CJNU is a great station to indulge in the music we grew up with. Not being a “Techie” and having done announcing previously, I have found my niche in doing the 9:30 am to Noon Friday show, RY-crisp. I have never had so much fun as I have working as a broadcaster and scheduler at CJNU. Thorey received the CJNU Volunteer award in 2018. Individuals COPYRIGHT - NOSTALGIA BROADCASTING COOPERATIVE INC. Previously, Reynolds was a studio analyst for TBS' regular season and Postseason baseball coverage in 2008. In December 2006, I was thrilled to hear about the launch of CJNU. Gren Marsh and Johnny Murphy encouraged me to try broadcasting. He returned to Winnipeg in 1960 as a staff announcer with the new TV station CJAY. OAN Personalities. Easy listening music and radio have been part of my life from those early times. I volunteered as a phone operator in 2014 and became an operator early in 2015. The genuine feel of live radio is exhilarating. When Dick died suddenly, just a year after the start of CKVN, friends and work colleagues made contributions in his memory that financed CJNU’s first recording studio, a memorial that is still preserved at our current studios. Broadcast radio personalities may include talk radio hosts, AM/FM radio show hosts, and satellite radioprogram hosts. Mike Huen. CJNU is a perfect fit for me and I enjoy answering phones for the station and helping with CJNU special events. Kate Bohner (no longer active in the cable news industry) Pat Bolland (now an anchor at BNN in Canada) Eric Bolling (former panelist on Fast Money; now host of The Five on FOX News Channel and Follow the Money on FOX Business Network) On Air Personalities Award. After his retirement from radio and the recording industry he was drawn back when CKVN went on air and had been with CJNU as an announcer and operator from its beginnings. At one time he was the voice artist for the Manitoba Planetariums productions. My contributions to CJNU allow me to remain active in broadcasting as well as contribute to a unique broadcast format which truly considers the interests of its listeners. Gren lent his talents to the first nostalgia station CKVN/CHNR (anyone remember “Tango Time” on Friday afternoons?). At CJNU he was best known as the Sunday morning host and with the participation of his family, Chris, John and Cindy he was able to continue until shortly before he died. The staff here is phenomenal and we all love “oldies” music. Carol has performed with numerous choirs and the Manitoba Opera Association. I started my broadcasting career at volunteer run Radio Harrow in North-West London, providing entertainment and public service announcements. He inspired many others with his vision and CJNU remains to this day as a testament to Garry’s enthusiasm and perseverance. The seemingly unflappable McCloy was a professional announcer in every sense of the word taking on any announcing task including his coverage of Winnipeg Blue Bomber games. He urged me to get in the business, so I took a broadcasting course and sent out demo tapes. Aengus Kane comes from The Rock. Ron Arnst. I’m originally from Bissett, Manitoba; like many people then, my family did not have television growing up…but we did have radio. The station played a pop standards format - "music of the 40s, 50s, 60s and more". I have wanted to work in radio. Carol and I have two sons, John and Glen. Radio personalities who introduce and play individual selections of recorded music are known as disc jockeysor “DJs” for short. My volunteer experience includes Neighborhood Watch, the Luxton Play Centre, VoicePrint (online review service) and McClure United Church. Lance Burdett. Biden nowhere to be found as border crisis reaches a boiling point. CJNU is Winnipeg’s home of Nostalgia – and we fondly remember many broadcasters who became household names. On Air and Production. CJNU values all contribution. His love of music and electronic skills led to a 20 year involvement in nostalgia radio as a producer, technician and announcer with CKVN/CHNR, CJML and CJNU. I am past president of the Steam Association of Manitoba. We think our audience is the greatest – without their support, we wouldn’t have the wonderful sounds of nostalgia radio in Winnipeg. He received his amateur radio licence at the age of 17 and that became a lifelong hobby. I was a timpanist with my high school band and the Greater Winnipeg School Orchestra and drummed with the Ron Paley Band, although my main instrument is the piano. Subsequently, I worked with the BBC and some of Britain’s leading commercial stations, providing traffic news reports. Red state governors defend their election policies. On Air Personality at cjnu winnipeg mb can 55 tyears of on air View profile View profile badges LinkedIn © 2021; About Accessibility User Agreement Privacy Policy Cookie Policy Copyright Policy Brand Policy Guest Controls Community Guidelines In those days, I loved Gene Vincent and The Ventures, The Beatles and The Stones – my father would shrug his shoulders in the same way I did at Nat King Cole, Sinatra and Nelson Riddle. Having retired from a career in Continuing Care, I was thrilled to discover Nostalgia Music and CJNU. I have only one regret – giving up piano to play in the NHL (we all know how that turned out.) Read the full reportif you have time, but here are five key things you need to know and what it means to you: His first radio position was at CJRL Kenora, but Winnipeg beckoned with a job as a producer for CBC’s new television station. I had done some work for Kelvin High’s in-school radio station, but I never thought I had enough experience for them to give me a second look – or should that be listen. NAME Years of Service Current Status. After a brief return to Toronto (and after my daughter was born) I came back to Winnipeg for good. Susan Hamilton. I have sung in a couple of choirs and currently play a clarinet in a couple of concert bands. Godwin Aruwayo. In the mid 60’s he spent two years in Malaya helping establish their tv broadcasting service followed by three years in Trinidad and Tobago with UNESCO Communications. Personalities | 680 CJOB - Winnipeg's News & Information Leader. My real passion, though, has always been music – it always played a significant part in our family life. Telojo Emina, is among the On Air Personalities that make Beat 97.9 FM very popular in Ibadan and beyond. Listener Support; More Ways To Give; Corporate Matched Gifts; Listener Stories Bruce received the Garry Robertson Builder Award in 2015 to recognize his outstanding contribution to the station. I’ve gladly spent many hours at home transferring our “legacy” music to computer and preparing it for use on the air. Having played the piano, I learned guitar later in life and played with the youth groups in the church, putting on services and learning the protest songs of the 60’s and 70’s. Sadly, time has quieted many of those voices. Sharing a love for great recordings, I came to know Garry very well. After officially retiring a few years ago from preaching all over the country from Ontario to BC I came to the Centre of Canada where my wife and I still attend church and love to listen to the radio. Right out of High School, I was asked to join the Neil Harris Singers on ‘Swingalong’. Red was an entrepreneur who also operated a prosperous hardware company. And when a newsman or the traffic reporter needed a bird’s eye view, he could pilot them to the heart of the action. I come from a very musical family, a love passed from generation to generation. My dad was an ordained minister and so there are the two loves of my life. I have spent my whole life enjoying music. My wife Erin and I have two daughters and two grandchildren. He also started hosting “Teen Dance Party” which continued for 14 years! I’ve been surrounded by music, records, and radio practically my whole life. Vic Gaggini. Home; About; On Air Personalities; Outsider. On-Air Personalities. Ultimately, however, Wayne’s path brought him to his destiny – Variety, the Children’s Charity where he started as a volunteer before becoming its Executive Director until he retired in 2014. It was the first U.S. station west of Chicago to broadcast at 50kW. In Winnipeg he worked for CKRC, then CBC. that still serve the station well today. Creative and Production Coordinator, Chris Stevens W. Va. Gov. During his career he broadcast on all major Winnipeg radio stations. Ten years later we are still on the air. My music tastes are somewhat eclectic but I would say Big Band music is my favorite. In 1975 I moved back to Winnipeg to be Production Manager at CFRW/Q-94 FM. I love the ‘music of our lives’ and the fun atmosphere working alongside all the other dedicated CJNU volunteers. I was Mayor of Stonewall, Manitoba for three years; during my tenure I chaired the town’s Community Round Table. In 1980 he started as a production engineer at Century 21 Studios. I have a great love of music, and have been playing in bands for almost forty years. It was a great day when Garry Robertson got a few of us together in the fall of 2006 to try one last time to get a nostalgia station up and running. She sang in her church choir and also was active with the Sweet Adelines female singing group for 37 years. After more than forty years in the Fashion Industry and time spent with family at Kelekis Restaurant this is the most exciting and gratifying thing I have done. Roy Thomas Maguire was a lifelong broadcast engineer and enthusiast who put many stations on the air and helped keep them on the air over a 70 year career. Meanwhile I was digging out his Duke Ellington, Antonio Carlos Jobim and Julie London records. KFI is a radio station in Los Angeles, California, owned and operated by iHeartMedia. I hung around CJOB where I met Garry Robertson who let me sit in with him while he was on the air. I was having fun but didn’t really give it much more thought until I went to college. I ventured into radio broadcasting after taking a course from Toronto’s Career Academy. He was one of the driving forces behind the start of the first Nostalgia station CKVN in the mid 90’s (subsequently CHNR). This doesn’t include her work as a director and dialect coach or as a member of several artistic boards. I have a master’s degree in health care administration and I’m a board member of The Firefighters Burn Fund. I am a retired actuary who loves music. I’m so grateful to CJNU for giving me the opportunity to share great music with such a wonderful and loyal listening audience. Wells was also closely associated with the national curling scene. He was also an actor of considerable accomplishment; leading roles at MTC and a legendary Tevye in “Fiddler on the Roof” at Rainbow Stage. We both benefited from broadening our interest in different kinds of music. Wayne served on the Board of Directors for the Reh-Fit Foundation. In 2013 he became a member of CJNU and joined the staff as a phone volunteer. I got a set of drums at 16 and played in various combos during the 1960s. By the 1960’s, Garry had become a popular radio host at CKRC then CJOB. George McCloy was a broadcaster on CJOB for 41 years continuously from 1946 – 1987. Scott Balneaves. Thorey spent many years at CKVN, CHNR and finally CJNU as a phone volunteer. From there he went to CKTB in St. Catherines, ON, WNFN Niagara Falls, New, York, WGR Buffalo and CHOW In Welland. Box Office; Family Calendar; Submit an Event; Event Photos; Partners. An avid lover of a vagabond existence, Aengus has learned over the decades that music both nourishes the soul and liberates the mind to travel through time and over great distances. Sonia Deol - Global News Hour at 6, Global News at 11 - weekend and Focus BC. She moved to Winnipeg in 1964 where she was employed by the Federal Government – Works and Transport Canada for 22 years before retiring in 1988. Needless to say, I heard lots of great music. While there I got into the music programming end and learned even more about the business. I have been involved with radio since the early 80’s. He was very involved with Toastmasters District 64 and remained active in the U of W alumni association. Our common bond is a passion for the classic music that is the soundtrack of our nostalgic memories. Red (John Joseph) Alix started his career in radio in Saskatoon, then moved to Winnipeg where he worked at CJOB as the morning man for two stints over 35 years and introduced his trademark program Beefs and Bouquets. As a youngster my father helped me build a crystal set, which I used to listen to distant radio stations late at night. I have met so many wonderful new friends and had so many wonderful times with them through CJNU. Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative (CJNU 93.7 FM) is not-for-profit, community service cooperative and a part of a team dedicated to providing our listeners with the nostalgia music they want. I love to watch TCM and adore black and white films too. I trained as a Registered Nurse working in many areas in many areas including Intensive Care specializing in Cardiac Care. AhhVeeDaa. Jack (John Hampton) Wells began his career in 1936. In a weak moment I made a challenge and pledge. Glen helped establish CJNU’s predecessor CKVN. Edmonton Breaking News, Traffic, Weather and Sports Radio Station At the age of 19, Nancy moved to London in the UK where she married. I did my practicum at CKVN, which turned into my first job in radio. In 1972 I got the break of a lifetime; a friend at Toronto’s CHUM radio recommended me and I got a job as an all-night operator at the number one radio station in Canada. Thankfully, they did, and I am proud to be an announcer, former board member, and member of the cooperative. Having chaired both the 75th and the 100th anniversary of Kelvin High School with my friend Richard Bracken brought me back in touch with many people from my past. She worked at the Canadian Bank of Commerce then at Benjamin Bros. Thorey loved to sing. Broadcast radio personalities may include talk radio hosts, … In this modern world of pre-programmed packaged channels, I finds it refreshing that live local community nostalgia radio is easily accessible on CJNU. Today, there are countless ways in which music bombards us: in stores and malls. For five years, I presented a variety of programs, read news bulletins, and for a time served on the board. His love of broadcasting led him to Moose Jaw, Winnipeg, Montreal, and back to Winnipeg working on both CKRC and CJOB. Bob resurrected many of his Dance Party favourites on “specials” for CKVN/CHNR and then on a weekly afternoon show on CJNU. My musical tastes are broad and eclectic – I favour the 60s era and have a great love of The Beatles. To share this love with the listeners is amazing and the response is terrific too. Frank Joseph Liebzeit was born in Winnipeg. The last 11 years were as a Teacher-Librarian. I’m also very pleased to be part of the CJNU family – I serve as the Volunteer Committee Chairperson. When I retire, I hope to work full-time, here at my favourite radio station! Wayne Bruce. Now, I am enjoying putting together shows for CJNU with my husband Jim, and sharing my love of music with our sons, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren. Laura joined CJNU as a phone volunteer shortly after the station went on the air in 2006. He savours delivering warmth, humour and history while the denizens of Winnipeg rendezvous with reminiscences of their own sojourns on this little blue marble we call Earth. There have been many technological changes and format variations through the years, but my love of the music remains the same. TV commercials, on the internet, or from thumping cars next to you in traffic. After Teen Dance Party, Bob produced and managed various broadcasting projects with Moffat Broadcasting (CKY Radio, CJAY(then CKY)-TV, Videon). My career began in 1955 at KFYR in Bismarck, then I spent 4 years at CJOB AM-AM and CJQM AM-FM in Winnipeg, short stretches at a couple of other stations, and almost 32 years at WSM (home of the Grand Ole Opry) in Nashville, Tennessee. After retirement I did a fair bit of volunteer work, finally landing at CJNU; I started out answering the phones and taking song requests. He was inducted into the Canadian Football Hall of Fame. I thought that would be my final curtain call, but when CJNU-FM was in the planning stages I was invited to participate in ‘the little station that could’. Search results for wcco on air personalities from Search.com. He spent 60 years as a radio broadcaster, starting with CKX in Brandon and moving to Winnipeg in 1949 to host the morning shows at CJOB and in 1956 at CKRC, He returned to CJOB as Program Director in 1960, serving for 9 years before starting a freelance career. As a small craft pilot, he worked for Winnipeg based Perimeter and other regional airlines but his log book recorded an endless variety of flights. 2,178 likes. The station has been a significant part of my life for almost a decade. However, unlike my father Cliff (CKX, CKRC, CJOB) or my younger brother Ford (CKY, 92 CITI), I preferred to perform music (I’m a drummer and percussionist,) rather than play it on the radio. In other words, the radio truly was a “friend.” I earned my degree in social work in 1975 and worked in the field until my retirement in 2009 – it was an extremely rewarding career. I was one of the original founders of the current station CJNU. He received the Garry Robertson Builder award in 2014 for his many contributions towards the building of CJNU. I married into a musical family as well. He was the quintessential radio Golden Age announcer. Here are some radio personalities who may not have been a direct part of the story of Nostalgia … I have been with CJNU for the past ten years where I am responsible for monthly sponsors, guest interviews, reconciliation of the live broadcast log sheets, training and scheduling of telephone volunteers, office finances as well as answering the studio phone every Wednesday. This association with the Neil Harris Singers continued for 40 years, including 13 years at the Hollow Mug. Years later – at age 38 – I decided to return to school and took the radio/television course at Robertson College. Here is a list of over 90 former and current full-time WBCN personalities. My favourite spot on the dial was a little Nostalgia station called CKVN. Tisha Lewis co-anchors FOX 5 DC’s Saturday and Sunday night shows, co-anchors FOX 5 PLUS’s 8pm and 9pm shows during the week and reports. At CJNU Glen wrote and voiced and recorded announcements at his home studio and helped immeasurably as a mentor and contributor to the “On Air” handbook to guide operators and announcers.
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