Robert Rudd, 77, on Oct. 19 after a battle with dementia. Born in Swift Current, SK, Rudd attended Eastern Pentecostal Bible College and later Ryerson Polytechnic. He went on to work for radio and TV stations in southern Ontario for 16 years, holding roles from field reporter to TV anchorman and ultimately Vice President of News and Information at CHEX TV in Peterborough. In 1988, he joined the Ontario Provincial Police Corporate Communications Bureau where he worked as a media projects officer until his retirement in 2016. He additionally served as a writer, editor, and media relations instructor for the OPP Academy. In 2004, Rudd was honoured with the Ontario Provincial Police Accolade Award for Civilian of the Year.