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RIP: Radio Legend Roy Hennessy

Roy Norman Hennessy, the larger-than-life veteran radio broadcaster who got his start at CKOK in Penticton, died Tuesday in Toronto at the age of 80.

RIP: Radio Legend Roy Hennessy

By Jim Jj Johnston

Roy Norman Hennessy, the larger-than-life veteran radio broadcaster who got his start at CKOK in Penticton, died Tuesday in Toronto at the age of 80.


Hennessy’s obituary states: “Gone! created and insisted upon by Roy Hennessy himself. Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will be held in Vancouver at a later date. Donations may be made to a charity of choice."

What follows is taken from Jim “JJ” Johnston’s Facebook “JJ-365 Salutes” Facebook series, earlier published in FYI in December 2018 and continued in Media Beat.

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MGMT, Sophia Stel & fakemink to Anchor Palomosa Festival 2026 in Montreal

The Montréal festival bets on internet-era disruptors as the city’s festival season kicks off earlier than usual, from May 14-16.

Palomosa is kicking off Montréal’s 2026 festival season earlier than usual.

The genre-blurring event will take over Parc Jean-Drapeau from May 14 -16, marking a strategic calendar shift for the festival known for its digitally driven, cross-scene programming.

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