Originally published in the June 27, 2024 edition of Broadcast Dialogue’s Weekly Briefing
Ian Lurie has been appointed to the Board of Directors of Stingray Group, in addition to retaining his current role as Executive Chairman of Stingray Radio. Frédéric Lavoie has resigned from the board, but will continue to serve as special advisor.
John White has been named Vista Radio’s new National Director of News. With a background that includes both local journalism and digital media, White was most recently the editor of Ottawa-based social finance newsletter, Future for Good and fintech website Fintech Nexus. His resume includes stints as a regional editor for Black Press in B.C.’s Kootenay Region; working with the Edmonton Journal as a digital news editor; and serving as a deputy editor for online at the Winnipeg Free Press. He steps into the position vacated by Wendy Gray, who departed the company after 16 years, earlier this year. In addition to White, Vista has welcomed several new hires in recent months, including Kate Brown, News Director – Kootenay Region; Paul Cluff, News Director – Southern Ontario; and Justin Goulet, an Editor and Senior Reporter in Lethbridge. Read more here.
Lochlin Cross is rejoining Edmonton’s 100.3 The Bear (CFBR-FM) as a fill-in host. The former host of afternoon drive on the station from 2010-15, Cross returns to The Bear after being released from “The Locker Room” morning show on Harvard Media’s 95.7 CRUZ FM (CKEA-FM) in March.
Angie Seth has joined CBC as a Toronto-based anchor and reporter. Seth was an anchor with CTV News Channel for the past six years, up until February when she was caught up in a round of layoffs at Bell Media.
Jayson Baxter has signed off from CTV Atlantic after 25 years, telling viewers it’s time to pursue new opportunities. Baxter originally joined the station as a sports and news reporter in 1998. He went on to co-host Live at 5 with Maria Panopalis and work as a show producer.
Dani Paradis has left APTN, where she’s been the network’s western correspondent, based in Edmonton. Paradis is leaving to take an Assistant Professor position at McEwan University.
Robyn Crawford has announced she’s leaving CityNews 1130 (CKWX-AM) Vancouver. Crawford has been with the station since 2021 and Assistant News Director since early 2022. She’s accepted a position as Manager of Communications and Government Relations with the City of White Rock.
Congratulations and best wishes to our @lkennedy49, who is moving on after 21 years at @FAN590! Thanks to LK for over two decades of excellence at the station ❤️ pic.twitter.com/Ljevet0ol9
— Sportsnet 590 The FAN (@FAN590) June 21, 2024
Lance Kennedy is moving on from Sportsnet The Fan 590 (CJCL-AM). Kennedy had been a technical producer and board operator with the station for the past 21 years.
Paul Larsen, the former CEO of Clear Sky Radio, has joined Creatorade Media as an investor and board member. Co-founded by former Golden West Broadcasting executives Carter Friesen and Doug Campbell, the influencer marketing agency is now operating in Lethbridge, Kenora, and Saskatoon, working with local digital content creators.
Stéphane Cardin is departing Netflix Canada where he’s served as Director of Public Policy for Canada for the last six years. His last day with the streamer is July 5. Prior to joining Netflix in 2018, Cardin was VP, Industry and Public Affairs with the Canada Media Fund (CMF) for eight and a half years.
Caroline Tyre has left WildBrain to join Spin Master as Vice President of Global Content Distribution. Tyre had been with WildBrain since 2020 as VP, Global Sales & Rights Strategy. She’ll continue to be based in Toronto.
