cjnu on air personalities
I progressed through the ranks until 2000, when I retired as a foreman. 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. Talk & Text Line: 651-989-7625 He hosted a week day program and the Shut-Ins program on Sunday mornings. Latterly, I was a community and economic development specialist for the Province before retiring in 2003. He also worked at CJOE in London, ON as a production Manager, at CKCO TV in Kitchener as a Master Control Switcher and finally at CKVN, and CHNR as a producer. I currently host Bucky’s Balcony on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons. Roy was active in Amateur Radio (short wave) and his contacts included at one point the King of Jordan, a fellow “ham” operator. As a youngster my father helped me build a crystal set, which I used to listen to distant radio stations late at night. Our common bond is a passion for the classic music that is the soundtrack of our nostalgic memories. Explore RT shows for our latest documentaries as well as discussions on global economy and politics. The station has been a significant part of my life for almost a decade. but moved to Winnipeg following high school where she would spend the rest of her life. During his retirement years, he helped other not-for-profit organizations including serving as Executive Director of Friends of Elmwood Cemetery. After Teen Dance Party, Bob produced and managed various broadcasting projects with Moffat Broadcasting (CKY Radio, CJAY(then CKY)-TV, Videon). What a fantastic opportunity to have to broadcast on CJNU Nostalgia radio. Susan Hamilton. Marketing and Development Manager/Partnership Development, Operations Committee Aengus Kane. Ted Pawlyk was born in 1936. Bob (Robert Lawrence) Washington was born in Wadena, SK. On-Air. Bob (Robert) Burns started his entertainment career in the early 50’s as house MC and sometimes vocalist at Winnipeg’s popular night spot, Rancho Don Carlos. W. Va. Gov. 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. 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. The station played a pop standards format - "music of the 40s, 50s, 60s and more". I got my first taste of broadcasting during a work experience program in high school. After a brief return to Toronto (and after my daughter was born) I came back to Winnipeg for good. After bouncing around to several locations I was transferred in Winnipeg in 1983. Sonia Deol - Global News Hour at 6, Global News at 11 - weekend and Focus BC. 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. History I continue to be involved in my hometown; I’m the membership chairperson for the Bissett & Area Historical Society and a member of the Hearing Panel for the Vulnerable Persons Commission of Manitoba. He became the first television voice of Western Conference Football for the CFL on CBC and did daily sports reports on both CBWT and CKY-TV. He was one of the driving forces behind the start of the first Nostalgia station CKVN in the mid 90’s (subsequently CHNR). Aengus Kane comes from The Rock. Kerri Cronk – weekday mornings "Good Day Utah" (6-9 a.m.), 11 a.m. and noon 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. Godwin Aruwayo. She also had well over 20 film and television credits to her name. Years later – at age 38 – I decided to return to school and took the radio/television course at Robertson College. CJNU was generally on the air for 28 days with one day off the air betweeen each broadcast. By the 1960’s, Garry had become a popular radio host at CKRC then CJOB. His love of broadcasting led him to Moose Jaw, Winnipeg, Montreal, and back to Winnipeg working on both CKRC and CJOB. Having grown up on a farm in Treherne, in the 60’s, I remember the radio was always on. After graduation, Wayne followed several career paths including being a counsellor at Stony Mountain Institution, being part of the early years of Main Street project and working for the family flower business. Although he died several years prior to CJNU’s start in 2006, his influence is still felt today. I also enjoy instrumental music, particularly film scores and television themes. Him dey Co-Hosts the morning show wey dem dey call 'Morning Runs' with Sabina and Ushbebe every weekday, Monday to Friday, 6am-11am. My interests in the arts and music and entertainment have served me well on boards of such Winnipeg institutions as RMTC, Rainbow Stage and Dry Cold Productions. Telojo Emina, is among the On Air Personalities that make Beat 97.9 FM very popular in Ibadan and beyond. Owned by the Nostalgia Broadcasting Cooperative, the station plays an adult standards radio format. After 14 yrs at CKRC, he moved to CKY in charge of production for 5 yrs. I was one of the original founders of the current station CJNU. CleanAIR Kids Club; Difference Makers; Drive Thru Difference; Join Our Email List; Contests; Contest Rules; Events. I’ve been surrounded by music, records, and radio practically my whole life. I enjoy volunteering at CJNU, it’s a lot of fun, and sometimes listening to 93.7 seems like the only normal and familiar thing in our chaotic world today. In the mid-60s I began playing music at dances and socials, first for my own company and then with Garry Robertson Music. Frank served on the Board of Directors at CJNU from the beginning. Radio personalities who introduce and play individual selections of recorded music are known as disc jockeysor “DJs” for short. On March 15th the station celebrated 25 years on the air. I have never had so much fun as I have working as a broadcaster and scheduler at CJNU. She moved back to Winnipeg in 1976 and began working in the Winnipeg Theatre scene, performing for the Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Prairie Theatre Exchange, as well as in 23 musicals. Cliff Gardner first persuaded Bruce to go “on air” with CKVN. Ed (Edward Allan) Henderson graduated from Ryerson Institute of Technology in 1958 and worked on the Avro Arrow until its cancellation. Aengus treasures CJNU’s power to invigorate and inspire our listeners through the music of yesteryear. I have always had a deep appreciation for music and in particular the music of Broadway and the movies and am an avid reader of books about those scenes. Radio is a very transient business, so I worked for several stations with varying formats before retiring in 2005. I’ve gladly spent many hours at home transferring our “legacy” music to computer and preparing it for use on the air. As he approached his ‘90’s, Jack maintained his enthusiasm for radio and co-hosted a morning show with Cliff Gardner during the early days of CKVN. I have been involved with radio since the early 80’s. 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. I am always ready to take on new challenges and projects and am proud to promote CJNU to colleagues, friends and family in the community and beyond. Laura joined CJNU as a phone volunteer shortly after the station went on the air in 2006. I married my late spouse Geraldine in 1963; it was a marriage that produced two beautiful daughters, and I now have two great sons-in-law and four fabulous grand-children. I have only one regret – giving up piano to play in the NHL (we all know how that turned out.) My hobbies include electronics, computers, playing bass guitar, and running half-marathons. Jack (John Hampton) Wells began his career in 1936. In his final decade, he was still playing baseball and riding his Harley. For the next decade, he had a regular stint on the CKVN/CHNR playing his favourite music of the 1930s and 1940s. Dave Hargrave. COPYRIGHT - NOSTALGIA BROADCASTING COOPERATIVE INC. Bob volunteered wherever there was a need whether it be telethons, the Red River Ex, Pan Am games, Meals on Wheels, etc.