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I see a lot of mud being thrown around about Steve Darling.
Steve was a full-time sports radio person for nearly a decade before he switched careers to become a morning news anchor. He was one of the bright young stars of Vancouver's sports media scene in the 1990s. Those who don't recognize him as such just aren't old enough to have remembered any of it.
http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/global-bc-anchor-steve-darling-let-go-after-position-eliminated
Steve was a full-time sports radio person for nearly a decade before he switched careers to become a morning news anchor. He was one of the bright young stars of Vancouver's sports media scene in the 1990s. Those who don't recognize him as such just aren't old enough to have remembered any of it.
Column One: [1* Edition]
The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]04 June 1993: D15.
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And in this corner, Lee Powell, the king of jock talkdom.
Powell's 'Prime Time Sports' on CKNW is the top-rated sports babbler in the Lower Mainland's listening area, according to the spring ratings released Thursday.
"I'm pretty happy, it's pleasing," Powell said. "But I don't look at it as a big victory."
Powell's program, heard Monday through Friday from 8-9 p.m., averages 25,300 listeners for each quarter hour. Dan Russell's 'Sport Talk' on CFMI stands second at 20,900 with David Pratt's 'Sports Machine' on CHRX a distant third at 5,600.
"It's tough, uphill battle," said Pratt's producer Steve Darling. "Our numbers have gone up a little but not a whole ton since we switched slots (from 8-10 p.m. to 5-7 p.m.). We still have a lot of work to do."
FANFARE: [Final Edition]
The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]01 Nov 1993: A43.
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Before you get too far into your winter thinking that everything the Toronto Blue Jays is nothing short of perfect, ask Steve Darling for his perspective.
Darling, who produces CHRX's Sports Machine, last week was trying to track down outfielder Rob Butler as a possible guest. Didn't matter what day of the week, Darling told the Jays public relations staff, just a few minutes with Butler to talk about the World Series victory would be most appreciated.
The response from the Jays? They only make players available to news outlets within Ontario.
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For better or for Worcester: [Final Edition]
Gilchrist, Kent. The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]30 Dec 1993: A47.
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But as first reported Wednesday afternoon by Steve Darling on the CHRX Sports Machine, Worcester, Mass., is ready and willing to become the 11th team in the CFL.
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SPORTS MAILBAG: [Final Edition]
The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]07 Feb 1994: A23.
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OSOYOOS
It is quite a shock to me that Vancouver's best sports phone-in show, The Sports Machine on CHRX, has been phased out by Vancouver's all-new Sissy Rock Station CKBD. David Pratt, Squire Barnes and Steve Darling have given the loyal sports fan for the last 18 months a show that Dan Russell could never match.
From 4 to 7 the Sports Machine was always there to keep the fan up to date on the latest in the world of sport. When the `Machine aired, nobody had to stay up all night until CFMI signed on nor did they have to listen to CKNW's shorter show.
There is a large sports market during the afternoon ride home, hopefully another radio station (CKLG hello?) can resurrect the king of sports talk.
John Panago
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Only twig-like Barnes remains standing after the massacre: [FINAL Edition]
Beamish, Mike. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]06 June 1997: D.4.
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``When I started out in radio, I remember overhearing the general manager saying of me, `He doesn't look like a sports guy.' I don't know what that really has to do with anything, but it forced me to show them I could do it.''
In what amounted to a clearcut of the BCTV sports department Wednesday, only the twig-like Barnes, who claims to be 5'6'', was spared from the axe that fell on Bernie Pascall, John McKeachie, Barry Houlihan and Michael Kennedy.
Although BCTV president Art Reitmayer blamed poor ratings for the firings, industry insiders say clashing egos and a lack of harmony within the department contributed to the decision.
Barry Deleg and Keith Wells, both in their early 30s, and twentysomething Jay Janower move in to replace the veteran broadcasters, leaving the 33-year-old Barnes as the senior man in BCTV sports. ``I think I'll go into a holding pattern and stay 33 for the next 23 years,'' Barnes says. ``There's a lot of shock throughout the station. It's brutal. In broadcasting you never know if people are going to land on their feet.''
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DOG FIGHT
CKNW, Vancouver's overfed ``Top Dog'' radio station, is consistently being beaten to sports scoops by underdog CKWX, the hustling all-news station whose sports director is a former `NW employee, Garry Raible.
An example?
While Neil Macrae was telling `NW listeners on Tuesday's noon sportscast that only 10 players had been selected to that point in the major league baseball draft, Steve Darling of CKWX was going to air simultaneously in a telephone interview with Surrey's Kevin Nicholson, the 27th over-all pick by the San Diego Padres. Nicholson was big news because no Canadian-born player previously had been drafted in the first round.
86ers and soccer are worth saving: [Final Edition]
Gilchrist, Kent. The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]29 Oct 1997: A64.
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COOKIE JAR: For those who think it's important, CKWX's Steve Darling beat CKNW's J. P. McConnell to the air with news of the Grizzlies' two trades by a solid 10 minutes Tuesday at 4:18 p.m. CKNW is the voice of the Grizzlies. . . . Despite being favored to be named the new GM of the Molson Indy Vancouver today, ex- Canadians vice-president/GM Brent Imlach has turned down an apparent offer.
Rattler helped turn Burke off golf: Canuck GM and coach Mike Keenan were spectators at the 15th annual Jake Milford tourney at Quilchena.: [Final Edition]
Douglas, Greg. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]26 Sep 1998: C4.
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HERE 'N' THERE: When Brad Fay left BCTV sports to join CTV Sportsnet and VTV, the call went out to Steve Darling at CKWX News Radio. Darling, 27, was one of the bright lights of radio in the city, forever breaking sports stories and driving rival CKNW around the bend with his enthusiasm. Darling was invited to audition for the vacancy created by Fay's departure and last Saturday morning was thrown on to the front line with anchor Jill Kropp on the BCTV morning show. It wasn't as though Darling had never worked television before. When he was 15, he hosted a show for Delta Cable called Neighbourhood Friends, where he'd interview young school kids. Darling produced and operated Ron Barnet's Canadians baseball play-by-play broadcasts on WX; he operated and co-produced Tony Gallagher's talk show on WX and moved to CHRX as producer of the David Pratt talk show before rejoining WX two years ago. Darling will be working the morning BCTV news shows Saturdays and Sundays and he'll be a field reporter two days a week.
Putting the brakes on parking lot scam artists : The gig is up for `out of town' couple who have been regularly giving Canuck fans a pre-game sob story at $10 per.: [Final Edition]
Douglas, Greg. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]12 Dec 1998: C7.
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Steve Darling left the CKWX sports department less than three months ago to join BCTV. Has the young guy been a hit? Here's your answer: tonight Darling will emcee the television station's corporate Christmas bash at the Westin Bayshore.
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Fox's PM pair mark 5 years: [Final Edition]
Leary, Joe. The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]19 Feb 1999: B10.
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Another radio sports guy is making the leap into TV.
CKWX's Jason Lee is leaving to accept a position as sports anchor at VTV. Lee will be seen on weekend newscasts in addition to weekday reporting.
This is the second defection from the 'WX sports department within the past six months.
Fellow sports reporter and youthful broadcast prospect Steve Darling pulled the plug in September to join the BCTV sports team.
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Grizzlies' huddle crashed by a guy named Nicholson at new L.A. arena: Vancouver coach Brian Hill is upstaged by a pair of actors, including Lara Flynn Boyle.: [Final Edition]
Douglas, Greg. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]06 Nov 1999: F3.
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SHORT HOPS: CKWX sports director Garry Raible continues to groom his young radio upstarts for television. First there was Steve Darling (BCTV) then Jason Lee (VTV) and now Blake Price, whose final assignment was covering last night's Lions-Riders game. Price is joining the Global TV station in Saskatoon ...
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When he joined BCTV, he was only 28 years old. He had been working in the Vancouver sports media almost as soon as he left high school.All-sports radio station may be on way: [Final Edition]
Leary, Joe. The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]28 July 2000: B15.
Over the years, one could make a reasonable argument that despite an overabundance of quality talk-oriented programs on the local radio airwaves, the subsequent percentage of sports-oriented talk shows was sadly lacking.
And through time, though several took a shot at it, few endured and any thoughts of an all-sports radio station faded almost as quickly as the idea first surfaced.
That could all change very soon.
The latest rumblings on the radio grapevine have former Global TV host Paul Carson edging ever closer in his group's bid to acquire and transform AM1040 into Vancouver's first ever all-sports property.
Carson and his Grand Slam Radio Sports partners have recently jumped on the Seattle Mariners bandwagon by carrying a Saturday game of the week and word is that local broadcasts of the Toronto Blue Jays won't be far behind.
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Still with the world of sports radio, the CKWX sports department has lost another key figure.
After five years of reading sports at :15 and :45 after the hour, Rick Dhaliwal has tendered his resignation and will assume the role of producer for Don Taylor's upcoming CKNW late-night sports show, in addition to being the station's assistant sports director and B.C. Lions radio host.
Dhaliwal is regarded as one of if not the hardest-working man in local sports media and despite misgivings of leaving a job he loves, the opportunity presented to him was simply too tough to pass up.
"When you get a chance to work with someone like Don Taylor, you take it," he said.
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"Rick's strengths are what mine aren't," said Taylor.
"He's hard-working, I'm not. He digs for stories, I don't. And he'll make me look good while I golf all day long."
Dhaliwal's departure is the latest addition to a growing list of talented folk to have logged airtime in the 'WX sports department before moving on to bigger and better opportunities elsewhere in the market.
Among the others: BCTV sports anchor Steve Darling and Blake Price of Global TV's Sports Page.
Dhaliwal wraps up his duties next Friday, meantime Don Taylor's soon-to-be-named sports show debuts August 14 on CKNW.
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Letting your pad reflect the inner YOU: Steve Darling lives in guy terrritory and, according to interior designers, he has the right idea -- your home should reflect who and what you are.: In this, another in our occasional series on local bachelor pads, Steve Darling shows he's not losing any sleep over style.: [Final Edition]
Balcom, Susan. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]24 Mar 2000: H9.
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BCTV weekend sportscaster Steve Darling wouldn't know it, but he's doing exactly what interior designers recommend: let your home reflect who you are.
"My living room is filled with sports equipment!" the 28-year- old Darling protested when The Sun showed up for a tour of the bachelor pad he shares with a buddy he's known since grade school.
"Cool," we said, not about to be put off.
Sure enough, Darling's golf bag sits on the hearth of the red brick fireplace in the living room of his two-bedroom suite. Beside it, are the navy blue batting helmets the guys wore when they were kids, along with a hodgepodge of sports trophies and photos.
A red and black movie poster from The Mask of Zorro hangs over the fireplace. In opposite corners of the room sit two large shelf units, crammed with hundreds of CDs. A wooden TV table, painted with a golf motif, waits for the next meal.
This is definite guy territory.
Darling, who was born in Toronto and grew up in North Delta, started his career in radio before moving to television about 18 months ago. Along the way, he's met some big names, like singer Shania Twain, who looks absolutely tiny beside the six-foot-three broadcaster in one of his prized fireplace photos.
"I keep everything," he says. "All my press passes. I even have my first pay stub."
Despite being a collector, Darling has furnished his home simply with practical, comfortable pieces: an overstuffed grey velour couch and chair, a glass-topped coffee table, the 32-inch television on a modest oak stand. Because he is renting, he doesn't plan to do any major redecorating, save converting a cupboard into a suit closet. (Even a jock has to look stylish on TV.)
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Hit the mute button: Little chance we'd ever hear insight from NBA mikes: [Final Edition]
The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]17 Mar 2000: A58.
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Memorable lines from the week:
- Jill Krop on BCTV's Sunday Morning News to Steve Darling, who was made to feel the choice to air the bloody outcome of Bryan Berard's eye injury was not exactly family viewing: "Oh, that was stomach-turning."
- TSN's Gord Miller on the Alex Mogilny trade: "Brian Burke's best deal since taking over in Vancouver."
- Don Cherry on Bruins owner, and former employer, Jeremy Jacobs: "He wouldn't know a hockey player if he fell over Bobby Orr."
- David Pratt on TSN's Last Call, discussing replacements for Boomer Esiason on Monday Night Football: "I'm thinking let's put Dennis Rodman in the booth."
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BCTV crew clashes with volcanic Mohns: B.C. Lions' coach didn't want cameraman taping his drills or scrimmages at training camp.: [Final Edition]
Douglas, Greg. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]17 June 2000: H5.
SCENE & HEARD: Will the real Greg Mohns please stand up? On the one hand, the B.C. Lions head coach says there are very few members of the local media who've taken the time to get to know him. "Those who have," he purrs, "learn that I'm not a bad guy." Then there's the volatile Greg Mohns who ripped into a BCTV cameraman at Thursday's practice session in Surrey. Mohns ranted to sports staffer Steve Darling that the taping of scrimmages or contact drills would no longer be allowed. Seems it's a policy that has come right out of the blue. A frustrated Darling completed a couple of one-on-one player interviews and helped the cameraman pack his gear. They couldn't get out of the training camp complex quickly enough and odds are they won't be back. Mohns had made it clear he enjoys a lively scrap with reporters. It's a game he plays well.
"A lot of media guys got their noses out of joint when I took over this ball club," he says with obvious glee. "Well, guess what? My mandate is to win football games, not popularity contests." On the latter, he need not worry.
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Larscheid no longer Lions' colour man: Veteran analyst to devote all his time to Canuck broadcasts; Mohns points out that BCTV crew should have known rules.: [Final Edition]
Douglas, Greg. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]24 June 2000: H4.
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HERE `N' THERE: Quite frankly, I like Greg Mohns' style. "If I'm gonna rip somebody," he says, "I'm man enough to stand up to him and tell him to his face." The B.C. Lions head coach didn't mince any words when he called with his critique of last week's column where it was pointed out he chased a BCTV cameraman and reporter Steve Darling off the practice field when they tried to record some of the Leos' play-action drills during scrimmage. "My policy has not changed," Mohns barked. "The same applied last year. If they want to highlight an individual player, I'll let them do that. But our actual plays are not for public consumption. The BCTV guys should've known that. Our policy is no different than any other team in the league." Mohns maintains that newspaper articles paint a picture in the minds of the reader and it is the writer's responsibility to be balanced and fair. "I have to be accountable; my players have to be accountable and all that I ask is the media be accountable, too," he says. "If we don't win this year, I'll be barbecued. I don't need any outside interference from the press." When it comes to roasting someone over an open flame, Mohns does a pretty good job of it himself.
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An idiot takes the fun out of game: [Final Edition]
Douglas, Greg. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]21 Apr 2001: G4.
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The Grizzlies continue to shoot themselves in the foot, though, at a management level. Prior to yesterday's season-ending media scrum with GM Billy Knight, reporters were informed by the PR staff that Knight was not to be asked any questions about the team's relocation plans. BCTV's Steve Darling on his noon show refused to run any clips from the Knight interview, saying an interview subject does not have the right to tell the station what questions can or cannot be asked.
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Hollins interested in Portland coaching gig: [Final Edition]
Snelgrove, Steve. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]19 May 2001: F3.
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BITS AND BYTES: BCTV sports anchor Steve Darling is on the move again, sort of. Darling, who will continue to anchor the early morning weekend sports for BCTV, has agreed to do a couple of shifts a week on the radio dial. Darling will man the NW2 sports desk on Monday and Tuesday afternoons. ... NW2 has also signed up former Dan Russell's Sportstalk producer Bob Addison to handle similar duties on Saturday and Sundays. ...
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Humble Hall of Famer: [Final Edition]
Gilchrist, Kent. The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]14 May 2001: A30.
Tonight around 10p.m., windbag speakers permitting, folks should be filing out of the Convention and Exhibition Centre pleased as punch with the latest inductees to the B.C. Sports Hall of Fame.
Of the nine individuals inducted, nobody represents the meaning of hall of famer better than Lui Passaglia.
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The Hall of Fame selection committee, of which I'm a member, presented the case to waive the normal three-year waiting period for professional athletes. BCTV's Steve Darling made the pitch and the Hall of Fame board of governors agreed.
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Steve was promoted from Global's sports department to morning news co-anchor in August 2001, with Jay Durant taking his place in sports.Hair-raising talk: Ill-timed remark shows perils of TV: [Final Edition]
Ullrich, Lowell. The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]27 July 2001: A52.
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SHORT STUFF: Change is still, however, possible in the sports department at BCTV which will run independently from Sports Page. Word is weekend sports anchor Steve Darling is contemplating a shift to news and Keith Watts will head back to CHEK-Victoria. News director Steve Wyatt placed a call this week with CKNW host Brook Ward, who has done work for the station in the past, to gauge any interest. ... Teething pains: Starting an all-sports radio station continues to be a chore at CKST/The Team which is in the process of juggling its drive-time lineup. General manager John Rea, however, denied rumours that afternoon co-host and station founder Paul Carson is about to be reassigned. "We're reviewing everything," said Rea, who did not deny that Carson could wind up back at CKVU once the CHUM-Toronto group adds the television station to its roster of B.C. media holdings. The Team is looking at a number of options, including a possible move of Jay Triano to mornings and bringing in David Pratt of TSN for the afternoon slot. The station will also announce this weekend it will be the radio home of the WHL Vancouver Giants.
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BCTV shuffles its news team for re-launch with Global BC: Long- running show will still be known as BCTV News: [Final Edition]
Hanson, Cheri. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]16 Aug 2001: B1 / FRONT.
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Current weekend anchor Jill Krop will host the 11 p.m. News Hour Final, which will be expanded to a full hour to accommodate the national show.
Ted Chernecki, currently hosting the 11 p.m. slot, will move back to full-time reporting.
Substitute anchor Randene Neill will take over the lunch-hour spot on a permanent basis, with Zack Spencer forecasting the weather.
With Steve Darling moving from television sports to news at Global BC, the new kid on the jock block is Jay Durant from Global in Edmonton ... Agent and North Vancouver lawyer Ron Perrick has recently locked up media contracts for Terry Reid at 'QMfm, David Pratt at 1040 Team Radio and Jennifer Mather at CKVU (soon-to- be-CHUM-TV).
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BCTV shuffles its news team for re-launch with Global BC: Long- running show will still be known as BCTV News: [Final Edition]
Hanson, Cheri. The Vancouver Sun; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]16 Aug 2001: B1 / FRONT.
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The morning news will be extended to three and a half hours each weekday, airing from 5:30 to 9 a.m. BCTV Sports anchor Steve Darling will cohost the program with current anchor Lynn Colliar. Zack Spencer and Sarah Daniels will keep their posts on weather and traffic, respectively. Chris Carter's reports on the world's money markets will also stay.
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http://vancouversun.com/news/local-news/global-bc-anchor-steve-darling-let-go-after-position-eliminated
Every Christmas for quite a while, Kent Gilchrist used to thank everyone who was involved with Vancouver's sports media. Darling's name began to appear in 1990 when he was just 19 years old.Global BC anchor Steve Darling let go after position eliminated
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Published on: October 7, 2016 | Last Updated: October 7, 2016 4:24 PM PDT
Longtime Global BC anchor Steve Darling announced Friday he had been let go from the station.
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He started his career in radio as a producer before turning to the mic as a DJ with JRFM radio. He later worked as a sportscaster with CKWX and helped to launch News1130. Darling has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Medal for community service.
He's been around. Vancouver's sports industry is very familiar territory for him.From Province Sports, heartiest seaon's greetings and... THANKS: [1* Edition]
Gilchrist, Kent. The Province; Vancouver, B.C. [Vancouver, B.C]24 Dec 1990: 145.
It is with a lump in my throat and it's not coal; and a song in my heart and it's not Mac The Knife; that we offer sincere Christmas greetings.
This is our second annual tribute to some of the people who have gone out of their way to help us do our jobs better. I know I'm going to miss some; nonetheless, a heartfelt thank you for making 1990 so much fun and the hope for a fine 1991:
Linda Moore, Don Adamson, Stan Wong, Mike Riste, Brent Imlach, Sid Priddle, Wayne Green, Eagle Keys, Bill Good.
Rod Van Dorn, Sid Dahl, Don Wood, Howie Larke, Vern Gibson, Bruce Judd, Dennis Neale, Jim Humphrey, Roy Adams, Steve Frost, Dorothy Brown.
Bob Lenarduzzi, George Oswald, Gary Picone, Walter Bernard, Jack McIlhargey, Andy Helford, Ian Fong, Bob Dunn, Frank Avery, Bob Cox, Sheila Dale, Al Eaton, John Winter.
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Barry O'Donnell, Norm Jewison, Jim Young, Dick Thomas, Bob Blake, Gordie Weber, Tim Major, Ron Perrick, Tom Larscheid, Larry Rintool, Wayne Norton.
Garry Raible, Lindsay Sparkes, Brian Pound, Dick Phillips, Ken Twiates, Larry Ashley, Susan Rosenberg, John Beaton, Paul Carson, Orland Kurtenbach, Mike Cvitkovitch, Steve Tambellini, Terry Malcolm, Rud Haar.
Rita Creurer, Gerry Dean, Richard Loney, Eric Dwyer, Jim Keeling, Gary Lupul, Rod MacKay, Ray Carter, Annie Barrett-Wilson, Doug Balfour, Tom Kudaba, Bruce Legree, Jim Cowie, Steve Darling.
Roger Searson, Greg Douglas, Garry Monahan, Don Ursaki, Mike Gwilliam, Rick Buecking, Al Charuk, Lorraine Hollman, Stu Kehoe, Grant Kerr, Merv Peters.
Bob McCammon, Ken Appleby, Eric Astrom, Steve Graham-Smith, Bill Redford, John Ramsell, Larry Isaac, Ian Haysom, Jack Naylor, Brian Dance.
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