Randy Conrod, on Jan. 11. Conrod had a long career in Broadcast Technology, working with Broadcast Video Systems, Leitch Technology, and Harris Broadcast / Imagine Communications Canada for more than three decades as Product Manager. He was a longtime volunteer and contributor to the Toronto chapter of the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), including serving as Canadian Region Governor.
Terry Williams on Jan. 8, following a long illness. A 1970 graduate of the Broadcast program at Confederation College, Williams transitioned from announcing into programming early in his career, including stops at CJCH Halifax, CJJD Hamilton, CKLC Kingston, Q94 (CFRW-FM) Winnipeg, 1050 CHUM Toronto, Key 950 Toronto, and Q92 (CIGM-FM) Sudbury. He returned to Halifax in 1994 to serve as program director for CHUM-owned stations C100 and CJCH. After 13 years, he was part of layoffs when the company was acquired by CTVglobemedia. His final programming stint was at Rogers Sports & Media’s Lite 92.9 (CFLT-FM) from 2009-12.
Hal Wake, 73, on Jan. 7 at his home on Vancouver Island. A radio producer and host, Wake worked for CBC Radio for 17 years. In the mid-1980s he served as the book producer for CBC Radio’s Morningside with Peter Gzowski, going on to host the Vancouver morning current affairs show, The Early Edition, from 1994-97. Following his broadcasting career, Wake went on to act as Artistic Director for the Vancouver Writers Fest for 12 years, from 2006-17. Among other endeavours, he also served on the board of the Writers’ Trust of Canada.
Evan Hammond, 45, on Jan. 2 at Victoria General Hospital, after a sudden medical emergency. A proud resident of Port Alberni, Hammond was a dedicated member of the Pattison Media team at 93.3 The PEAK (CJAV-FM) for more than 22 years where he hosted the morning show, in addition to serving as the play-by-play voice of the B.C. Hockey League (BCHL) Alberni Valley Bulldogs. His broadcast career began in Manitoba in 1996 at CFAR Flin Flon. In 2000, he made the move to CJ 1240 (CJAR-AM) The Pas, followed by his arrival at CJAV Port Alberni in 2003. One of the longest-serving announcers in the BCHL, Hammond was a three-time winner of the league’s Broadcaster of the Year honour.
