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George Stroumboulopoulos headlines BCAB speakers lineup

Veteran Canadian broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos headlines a newly-announced list of speakers set to address the 74th BC Association of Broadcasters (BCAB) Conference, May 6-7, at the River Rock Hotel Resort in Richmond.

Stroumboulopoulos, currently the host of STROMBO on Apple Music Hits, was recently named to the Order of Canada. The MuchMusic, CBC and Hockey Night in Canada alum started his broadcasting career in radio in Kelowna, before moving on to roles with Toronto’s 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) and FAN 590 (CJCL-AM).

Sean Ross

Additionally, Sean Ross, the broadcast industry researcher and consultant behind music and programming newsletter Ross On Radio, is slated to speak at this year’s conference.

Adam Currie, Director of Executive Search & Senior Leadership Acquisition at Fraser Health, the largest regional health authority in British Columbia, has also been added to the lineup. Currie manages a team of 12 consultants, responsible for addressing recruitment challenges around the physician shortage in the region.

Other panel sessions and speakers will be announced shortly.


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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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