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A Conversation with George Stroumboulopoulos

Comments 18 by Rebecca Bollwitt

This morning I sat on the steps of the Terry Fox Plaza in downtown Vancouver with George Stroumboulopoulos and chatted about the city, music, hockey, and his greatest passions in life; radio and motorcycles. Photo credit: John Bollwitt on Flickr I first met George at the David Suzuki Foundation/Vancouver Fashion Week wrap up party earlier […]

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Red FM Canucks Play by Play in Punjabi

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Local ethnic radio station, Red FM 93.1 will be broadcasting play-by-play of the Canucks playoff home games in Punjabi to their radio and internet audiences. “TEAM 1040 is proud to help build and support this unique radio partnership with ReD FM,” said Robert Gray, Program Manager, TEAM 1040. “For the Punjabi community to now be […]

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Northern Voice 2009 Making the Radio Station of the Future Steve Pratt

by Rebecca Bollwitt

“Traditional corporations have been doing this for a long time – there’s science behind it, they know what they’re doing.” Steve’s opening comment is following by a “ha” from the audience. “I think before we define the worst, I think we should define what would make it the best.” Steve Pratt starts off showing promo […]

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CBC's On the Coast Liveblog from O'Douls

Comments 5 by Rebecca Bollwitt

To celebrate jumping on to the FM dial (88.1), the CBC is on location at O’Douls today to enjoy some piano music (note the theme… 88 keys… 88 on the dial). The topics today will focus on the West End; from rent-o-victions to St. Paul’s and I’ll be adding my own notes, history tidbits and […]

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The Peak 100.5 Vancouver's New World Class Rock Station

Comments 15 by Rebecca Bollwitt

The radio situation in Vancouver has been slightly lacking over the years, especially when you compare it to other major markets across North America that have more than one station of each genre on their dials. An example of this is the rock station in town, which although is ever-changing its approach to rock and […]

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Vancouver Radio and Salvation Army Toys for Teens Day 2008

by Rebecca Bollwitt

Following a heartbreaking story last week that saw a devastating break-in at the Salvation Army downtown, Vancouver radio stations are banding together Tuesday December 9th for Toys for Teens Day. For the first time in history, every radio station in Vancouver has joined forces to help refill that warehouse. 103.5 QM/FM is proud to take […]

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Vancouver History: Jack Wasserman

Comments 4 by Rebecca Bollwitt

There are pivotal characters that have put Vancouver on the map in many different realms, from First Nations literary works, legendary hockey skills, to helping children learn to swim in English Bay. Vancouver’s history is made by its people, from many generations. Anyone who has passed by the intersection of Georgia and Hornby may have […]

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