Monday, March 30, 2015

Travels in broadcasting


Was just shuffling through some old photo albums this weekend, and thought I'd share a few pix of some of my cross-Canada travels while working in the broadcast industry. 

I truly thank God for all the fun places I've worked at, and for all the wonderful people and co-workers along the way.

I've worked in radio in Vancouver and Northern BC, Calgary, Edmonton,
and for the past 3 years: here in Barrie, and through the Life Street Team
in Newmarket, Huntsville, Peterborough, Owen Sound,  and Toronto!

Here's where my journey first started, at CFML, and then Clear FM in Vancouver...



This was a time when we still used carts to play some commercials,
and even edited some features on reel-to-reel tapes :) haha!
(btw I also thank God that Asian genes offer a fountain of youth.)



Here's a pic I found co-hosting mornings in Edmonton.
It was my co-host then who challenged me to read the entire bible,
so we could reference scripture more accurately during our show. :)




Here's a pic I took while working up in Prince George, Northern BC, for a job at a Rock Station. 
This was the company vehicle I got to take home and drive to work everyday.

And despite the edgier format- I'd have to say that the people here were the friendliest and kindest folks I have worked with. My boss' family even went to the same church as me! :)

Besides that... there was a lot of trees and a lot of snow up there!



I then travelled to Calgary to fly in a helicopter giving traffic reports every morning/afternoon.
That's with my pilot Traffic Tony. Some of my fondest broadcast memories here were seeing the sunrise over the city every am rush hour, and the sunset over the drive home show...















When I moved back to Edmonton to host a midday radio show, I was also a part of a team that shot features and news on Access TV, as well as on CTS TV. This pic was shot during a news watch show on Access. (wondering if I should do short hair again, hmm.)




And finally... after meeting Life's station manager Scott and program director Steve while hosting
  in Edmonton,  God opened a door for a move to Central Ontario... and the rest is history! 3 years and counting...

Broadcasting is super fun. You meet lotsa interesting people, and it takes you to lotsa interesting places!

Happy to provide you with news every morning!  :)

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