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CBC Radio One's On The Coast #1

May 8, 2013 | No Comments

BC Radio One continues to hold the top spot overall in Vancouver

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - May 8, 2013 - VANCOUVER, British Columbia - The April PPM ratings have been announced and for the first time, CBC Radio One's On The Coast with host Stephen Quinn has claimed the top spot for afternoon ratings in general audience numbers. CBC Vancouver's Radio One 88.1FM / 690AM is the number one station in the market overall.

"Radio One's On The Coast has joined the ranks of many CBC Radio shows as the top choice of listeners," says Johnny Michel, Senior Managing Director of CBC British Columbia and Alberta. "We are humbled by the continued support from British Columbians, and eager to continue to bring them the stories that matter to them the most."

CBC Radio One achieved strong results with a 12.3% share overall. On The Coast and CBC's morning show, The Early Edition with Rick Cluff, claim top spots at 10.3% and 16.5% of the audience share respectively. Weekend morning show North by Northwest with Sheryl MacKay remains a strong number one with an 18.8% share on Saturdays and 20.4% share on Sundays.

"Our radio shows work hard to create programs with strong local content driven by listeners," says Lorna Haeber, Director of Programming for British Columbia. "Each show has a unique way of presenting content by engaging personalities. We are delighted our listeners have made us number one."

CBC listeners have the advantage of an unprecedented news service, which integrates radio, tv and online news resources. CBC has also deepened its connection with local communities with broadcasts on location all over the province.

CBC Radio One continues to be a commercial-free English language network offering the best in local, national and international news, current affairs, documentaries and arts and cultural programming.

CBC Radio One programs can be heard on 88.1FM or 690AM in Metro Vancouver. For more information on CBC in British Columbia, visit cbc.ca/bc.

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Media Contact:

Jennifer Rhyne

CBC English Communications

604.662.6696

jennifer.rhyne@cbc.ca

Twitter: @CBCVancouver

www.cbc.ca/bc

30 Student Reporters Offered $1000 Scholarship

February 18, 2013 | No Comments

CBC Vancouver announces the 30 finalists for News Day in B.C.

February 15, 2013 - VANCOUVER, British Columbia - After competing with more than 150 students for a coveted spot as a CBC News Day in B.C. student reporter, the final 30 have been selected. All 30 finalists will receive a $1000 education scholarship from Sylvan Learning.

Students auditioned over two days at the CBC Broadcast Centre, where they pitched their stories on camera at the CBC news desk. "There are some really unique story ideas this year," says Johnny Michel, managing director of CBC British Columbia. "In addition to quality pitches, we looked for students who were clear in their messaging and also students with a fun personality. We feel honoured to mentor and guide this intelligent crop of students towards reporting several new and provocative issues to the public."

The final 30 student reporters are:

Afiq Hisham - Killarney Secondary, Vancouver

Alex Kostas - Enver Creek Secondary, Surrey

Amrit Gill - Pinetree Secondary, Coquitlam

Amy Du - Vancouver Technical Secondary, Vancouver

Andrew Warner - Handsworth Secondary School, North Vancouver

Anna Yamaoka - Collingwood School, West Vancouver

Anthony Hope - Johnston Heights Secondary, Surrey

Brandon Woo - Sir Winston Churchill Secondary, Vancouver

Daniel Lam - Richmond Secondary School, Richmond

Diego Cardona - Sir Winston Churchill Secondary, Vancouver

Emily Zuberec - Vancouver Technical Secondary, Vancouver

Frances Thomas - Sentinel Secondary School, Vancouver

Gunvit Bhatia - David Thompson Secondary, Vancouver

Gurmehar (Mehar) Gill - Semiahmoo Secondary, Surrey

Jake Jude - Pitt Meadows Secondary, Pitt Meadows

Jenna Masuhara - Cariboo Hill Secondary, Burnaby

Kiara Grant - Riverside Secondary, Port Coquitlam

Lily Le - John Oliver Secondary School, Vancouver

Maggie Onedo - Burnaby South Secondary, Burnaby

Natasha Laponce - Lord Byng Secondary, Vancouver

Ola Majzoub - Burnaby Central Secondary, Burnaby

Ryan Lepper - Dr. Charles Best Secondary, Coquitlam

Sarah Kwan - Richmond Secondary School, Richmond

Sebastian Correa - Kitsilano Secondary, Vancouver

Svetlana Chen - Port Moody Secondary, Port Moody

Tara Joshi - North Delta Secondary School, North Delta

Tiffani Rayo - Magee Secondary School, Vancouver

Tiffany Quon - Eric Hamber Secondary School, Vancouver

Youmy Han - Gleneagle Secondary School, Coquitlam

Zak Vescara - Eric Hamber Secondary, Vancouver

On March 27, stories will be heard on CBC Radio One's The Early Edition, On The Coast, North by Northwest and seen on CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 and 6. Stories will also appear on cbc.ca/bc and vancouversun.com throughout the day and in t#cbcnewsdayhe print edition. This year CBC News Network will be mentoring and working with several students to bring their stories to life. The work of those student reporters will appear across the country.

For more information on News Day in B.C. visit the website at www.cbc.ca/bc/newsday and follow on Twitter on #cbcnewsday

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Media Contact:

Jennifer Rhyne

CBC English Communications

604.662.6696

jennifer.rhyne@cbc.com

Twitter: @CBCVancouver

www.cbc.ca/bc

CBC Radio One Live at The Tournament Capital Centre December 7

December 3, 2012 | No Comments

Special broadcast includes Daybreak Kamloops and Radio West

November 30, 2012 - Join your favourite local CBC Radio personalities at the Tournament Capital Centre on December 7 for the 26th anniversary of CBC/Radio-Canada's Food Bank Day.

"This is a very special year for us in Kamloops," says Johnny Michel, managing director of CBC British Columbia. "With the opening of our Kamloops bureau and launch of Daybreak Kamloops in September, this is the perfect opportunity to support this important community need."

CBC Radio One's Daybreak Kamloops broadcasts from 6 am - 8:30 am with host Shelley Joyce and musical guest Sabrina Weeks of Spring Cat Bounce.

The Okanagan's afternoon show Radio West with host Rebecca Zandbergen will be live from 4 pm - 6 pm. The show will feature choral music to get you in the holiday mood, interviews with local food bank volunteers and a special performance by Kris Ruston.

The public is encouraged to come down, join in the activities and make a donation to the local food bank.

CBC/Radio-Canada in BC has raised well over $3 million for British Columbia food banks. For more information and to make a donation, visit http://www.cbc.ca/bc/features/openhouse-foodbank/

For more information on CBC Radio in BC, visit cbc.ca/bc

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For more information, please contact:

Asifa Lalji, APR

CBC English Communications

604.662.6464

asifa.lalji@cbc.ca

Twitter: @CBCVancouver

CBC Radio One's Daybreak Kelowna Hosts Open House December 7

December 3, 2012 | No Comments

Host Chris Walker welcomes singer Andrew Allen to help raise money for local food banks

November 30, 2012 - December 7 marks the 26th anniversary of CBC/Radio-Canada's Food Bank Day, and this year, CBC Kelowna's radio show Daybreak will welcome the public to an open house from 6 am - 9 am. Host Chris Walker will be joined by musical guest Andrew Allen for a special live broadcast held at the CBC Kelowna studio located at 243 Lawrence Avenue.

"Kelowna residents have always shown tremendous support of CBC's annual Food Bank Day," says Johnny Michel, managing director of CBC British Columbia. "As the need for food banks continues to grow, we look forward to welcoming the public in support of this important cause."

The Okanagan's afternoon show Radio West is going on the road for a special broadcast from Kamloops's Tournament Capital Centre from 4 pm - 6 pm. Hosted by Rebecca Zandbergen , the broadcast will feature choral music to get you in the holiday mood, interviews with local food bank volunteers and a special musical performance by Kris Ruston.

The public is encouraged to come down, join in the activities and make a donation to the local food bank.

CBC/Radio-Canada in B.C., has raised well over $3 million for British Columbia food banks. For more information and to make a donation, visit http://www.cbc.ca/bc/features/openhouse-foodbank/

For more information on CBC Radio in B.C., visit cbc.ca/bc

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For more information, please contact:

Asifa Lalji, APR

CBC English Communications

604.662.6464

asifa.lalji@cbc.ca

Twitter: @CBCVancouver

CBC Radio One's Daybreak North Raises Funds for the 26th Annual Food Bank Day on December 7

December 3, 2012 | No Comments

November 30, 2012 - Join CBC Radio One's Daybreak North hosts Betsy Trumpener and Leisha Grebinski for a special live broadcast on December 7 from 6 - 8:30 am. The public is also invited to an open house from 7 am - noon to raise money for CBC/Radio-Canada's Food Bank Day at CBC Studios in Prince George.

"The need for food banks continues to grow in BC," says Johnny Michel, managing director of CBC British Columbia. "We are pleased to be able to work with the community for this important cause."

Betsy will broadcast from CBC's studio in Prince George located at Unit 1, 890 Victoria Street and will be joined by Nova Voce choir, Jeremy Stewart, and Raghu Lokanathan. A CD & book sale will be held to raise money.

Leisha will be live at Cowpuccino's Coffee House located at 25 Cow Bay Road, Prince Rupert.

The public is encouraged to come down to either location, make a cash or food donation and enjoy some light refreshments.

CBC/Radio-Canada in BC, has raised more than $3 million for British Columbia food banks.

For more information and to make a donation, visit http://www.cbc.ca/bc/features/openhouse-foodbank/

For more information on CBC Radio on BC, visit cbc.ca/bc

CBC Radio One can be heard on 91.5 FM and 860 AM in northern BC.

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Media Contact:

Asifa Lalji, APR

CBC English Communications

604.662.6464

asifa.lalji@cbc.ca Twitter: @CBCVancouver

CBC Stars Shine Bright in Vancouver to Raise Money for B.C. Food Banks

December 3, 2012 | No Comments

Annual fundraiser includes CBC's Peter Mansbridge, George Stroumboulopoulos and more

November 27, 2012 - CBC/Radio-Canada opens its doors on December 7 for the annual Open House and Food Bank Day. The public is invited to the Vancouver Broadcast Centre on 700 Hamilton Street for tours, live broadcasts and the opportunity to meet their favourite local and national personalities.

"This event is a huge success every year with hundreds of people touring the building and meeting our local and national personalities," says Johnny Michel, managing director of CBC-British Columbia. "The result has been hundreds of thousands of dollars in generous donations for those in our communities who need food."

CBC Vancouver's Tony Parsons, Gloria Macarenko, Johanna Wagstaffe, Shane Foxman, Rick Cluff, Mark Forsythe and Stephen Quinn will be joined this year by some of CBC's biggest network personalities.

Peter Mansbridge, host of CBC's The National and George Stroumboulopoulos from George Stroumboulopoulos Tonight will be joined by Arctic Air's Adam Beach and Pascale Hutton, to help lend support to raise funds for food banks in B.C. Also joining us for this great cause are Yannick Bisson from Murdoch Mysteries, Graham Wardle from Heartland, David Chilton from Dragons' Den, Erica Johnson and Tom Harrington from Marketplace and CBC Sports' Brenda Irving.

"Food bank usage has gone up again this year in B.C. There are more middle class people finding it just too difficult to manage their household expenses without help from food banks" says Marilyn Herrmann, President of Food Banks B.C.

Rick Cluff, host of The Early Edition starts off the day of live broadcasts at 5:30 am followed by a special joint broadcast of BC Almanac and North by Northwest from 12 - 3 pm. On The Coast and All Points West will continue the live experience in Studio 700 from 3 - 6 pm. Special guests and performers include Chor Leoni, Chad Brownlee and The Odds. The evening ends with CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 and 6 pm live from the news set and CBC News Network with Ian Hanomansing live from Vancouver from 5 - 6 pm.

The public will be able to participate in tours of the building starting at 8 am, including a behind the scenes look at the state-of-the-art integrated newsroom and will meet CBC hosts and reporters along the way.

CBC /Radio-Canada in B.C., has raised well over $3 million dollars for food banks throughout B.C. Food banks can use their wholesale buying power to purchase three dollars' worth of food for every dollar donated. Food Bank volunteers will be on site accepting donations.

For more information about CBC/Radio-Canada's Open House & Food Bank Day and to make a donation online now go to http://www.cbc.ca/bc/features/openhouse-foodbank/

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Media Contact:

Asifa Lalji, APR

CBC English Communications

604.662.6464

asifa.lalji@cbc.ca Twitter: @CBCVancouver

CBC News Now expands coverage with Vancouver host

May 15, 2012 | No Comments

Coverage anchored by Ian Hanomansing begins Sept. 19

May 14, 2012 - Veteran anchor Ian Hanomansing will host expanded CBC News Nowcoverage from Vancouver, the national broadcaster announced Monday.

The CBC News Now expansion is slated to launch Sept. 19 on the 24-hour news channel.

"It's going to be live in primetime Monday to Friday and it's going to be the only news program that's live from Vancouver in primetime across the country, so I think that's the most exciting thing," said Hanomansing.

He said the expanded coverage will increase CBC News Network's ability to cover late-breaking news from Western Canada and around the world.

"All the networks, certainly by 10 p.m. Pacific time, are either shut down or have a skeleton staff at that point," he said.

"But we'll be live on the air and so it doesn't take a big story for this program to be able to adjust to it and certainly on the big stories, we are all in place."

'Around the clock' coverage

With more live programming than any other news network in Canada, CBC News Network is Canada's top source for breaking and up-to-the-minute news.

"We are a country spanning six time zones in a 24-hour news world," said CBC News general manager and editor in chief Jennifer McGuire.

"This expansion of CBC News Now is part of our ongoing commitment to better inform Canadians around the clock and across the country."

CBC B.C. managing director Johnny Michel called it "an incredible opportunity" to give western Canada a strong voice.

"The announcement today demonstrates, without a doubt, CBC's commitment to being deeply rooted in the regions and keeping Canadians connected," he said.

'Not a lot of jobs like this'

The show's format is yet be determined, but Hanomansing said it will include weather, sports and breaking news.

"This is one of the really exciting things about this project -- we don't exactly know what the format is. And it's going to be a process here with the executive director, with me and with the other staff that they're hiring," he said.

"We will adopt a lot of the basic format of News Now with two big exceptions -- one is it's night time, it's primetime, and I think the viewer has a different expectation of primetime than they do in the morning. And the second thing is it's based in Vancouver."

Hanomansing has had a long and award-winning career with CBC News, including a Gemini Award for Best News Anchor in 2008.

He said he's looking forward to the challenge of working on the program from the ground up.

"I've never had a job quite like this. I was an anchor for a long time but anchoring, you yearn for the opportunity to do ... the breaking news, unscripted stuff," he said.

"This job will have virtually no reading. It's not a newscast, it'll never be a newscast, so it's a lot different that way ... I feel like this is not going back to the anchor desk but it's taking on a role that I've never had, and really there are not a lot of jobs like this."

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Vancouver Is Invited To Come Seeking Stanley With CBC

April 12, 2012 | No Comments

Broadcaster hosts free public screenings inside Studio 40

April 5, 2012 - Fans are invited to CBC's Vancouver Broadcast Centre to cheer on the Canucks on their quest for the Stanley Cup. CBC Vancouver's Seeking Stanley in Studio 40 is an indoor, family-friendly screening event which will take place periodically throughout the Canucks Playoff run for home and away games, starting in Round One.

CBC is home to Canada's game and CBC Vancouver is home to the best Canucks party and coverage in town," said Johnny Michel, managing director of CBC British Columbia. "Seeking Stanley in Studio 40 provides fans a fun, safe place to cheer their home team to a Stanley Cup win."

The public can only get a seat by emailing rsvphockey@cbc.ca , or by winning VIP seats by listening to CBC Radio One's The Early Edition and On The Coast at 88.1FM or 690AM or tuning in to Seeking Stanley with hosts Shane Foxman and Karin Larsen following each Canucks game on Hockey Night In Canada. The screening will feature great prizes, food, and appearances by CBC personalities and of course, the game on a 16 foot screen.

CBC is also bringing back the Hockey Fan Zone on the corner of Georgia and Hamilton, which will be open two hours before every Canucks home game. Fans can stop by to meet Peter Puck, have their face painted, and pick up the iconic Go Canucks Go poster.

For more information on CBC Vancouver's Seeking Stanley in Studio 40 and the Hockey Fan Zone, visit the events page at www.cbc.ca/bc/ and follow the hashtag #seekingstanely on Twitter.

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Media Contact:

Asifa Lalji, APR

CBC English Communications

604.662.6464

asifa.lalji@cbc.ca Twitter: @CBCVancouver

News Day in BC - Auditions are this weekend!

January 25, 2012 | No Comments

What:
News Day in B.C. student auditions - Auditions are this weekend!
More than 500 students attended the journalism workshops January 21 and 22 and 350 of those students have registered for the auditions. They will pitch their best story ideas in the hopes of securing one of 30 coveted spots as a News Day in B.C. student reporter for CBC Vancouver or the Vancouver Sun. Plus, each of the 30 finalists will receive a $1000 scholarship towards post-secondary studies courtesy of Sylvan Learning upon completion of the News Day program.

When:
Saturday, January 28, 2012, and
Sunday, January 29, 2012
10 am to 12 pm, 1 - 3 pm and 3 - 5 pm

Where:
CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre, 700 Hamilton Street, Vancouver, B.C.

Who:
Students in grades 10,11 and 12 from across Metro Vancouver

About News Day in B.C. - CBC and Vancouver Sun journalists mentor local high school students and help them bring their story ideas into the real world of journalism. Topics are chosen by students and reflect what matters to them and their generation.

News Day in B.C. is March 29. Stories will be heard on CBC Radio's The Early Edition, On The Coast, B.C. Almanac, North by Northwest seen on CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 and 6, appear online at cbc.ca/bc throughout the day and in The Vancouver Sun. On radio and tv, students will co-host segments, as well as report on sports and weather.

For more information on News Day in B.C. and to see footage from last year, visit the website at www.cbc.ca/bc/newsday, follow the hashtag #cbcnewsday on Twitter and join us on Facebook at facebook.com/VancouverCBC

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Media are asked to register in advance if they are attending the audition so we can accommodate pictures or interview requests.

For additional information and to register, contact:
Asifa Lalji
CBC English Communications
604.662.6464
asifa.lalji@cbc.ca Twitter: @CBCVancouver

CBC Vancouver's News Day in B.C. Returns March 29

January 12, 2012 | No Comments

January 10, 2012 - Registration has begun for the 4th annual News Day in B.C. - a journalism project developed by CBC Vancouver. The Vancouver Sun is partnering with CBC for the second year. Sylvan Learning is also on board this year as education partner, offering $1,000 scholarships to the 30 students who successfully make it into the program.

"News Day in B.C. gets stronger each year," says Johnny Michel, Managing Director of CBC British Columbia. "Students have shared their stories on CBC's radio, television and online platforms, as well as The Vancouver Sun. The high quality of work and powerful storytelling has made quite an impact."

The project is open to high school students in Grades 10-12 in Metro Vancouver and begins with workshops at the CBC Vancouver Broadcast Centre January 21 and 22. During the workshops, CBC and Vancouver Sun reporters will teach students the principles of researching, writing and producing news stories.

Following the workshops, students will audition January 28 and 29 for one of 30 coveted student reporter spots. Students who secure a spot will then work with their CBC and Vancouver Sun mentors to develop, write and produce their stories for broadcast on March 29.

This program allows students the unique opportunity to shape the news and highlight important issues through mainstream media. Students work with seasoned journalists in CBC and Vancouver Sun newsrooms to learn what makes a good story and how to tell it.

Stories will be heard on CBC Radio's The Early Edition, On The Coast, North by Northwest and seen on CBC News Vancouver at 5, 5:30 and 6. Stories will also appear on cbc.ca/bc and vancouversun.com throughout the day and in the print edition on March 29.

For more information on News Day in B.C., to register and see footage from last year, visit the website at www.cbc.ca/bc/newsday and follow on Twitter on #cbcnewsday

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Media Contact:
Asifa Lalji
CBC English Communications
604.662.6464
asifa.lalji@cbc.ca
Twitter: @CBCVancouver

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