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2026 OAB Hall of Fame Award recipient Chris Pearson

Former Acadia Broadcasting President Chris Pearson is the 2026 recipient of the OAB Hall of Fame Award, recognizing a career reflecting broadcast excellence.

Pearson, who also happens to serve as the current President of the Ontario Association of Broadcasters, joins Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast to reflect on his four decades in radio, his advocacy work on behalf of the industry, current regulatory challenges, and more.

Connie Thiessen
Connie Thiessenhttps://broadcastdialogue.com
Connie has worked coast-to-coast as a reporter, editor, anchor and host at CKNW and News 1130 in Vancouver, News 95.7 and CBC in Halifax, and CFCW Edmonton, among other stations. With a passion for music, film and community service, she led News 95.7 to a 2013 Atlantic Journalism Award and regional RTDNA award for Best Radio Newscast. More recently, she was nominated for Music Journalist of the Year at Canadian Music Week 2019. To report a typo or error please email - corrections@broadcastdialogue.com

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