advertisement
FYI

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.

advertisement
Alessia Cara
Courtesy Photo

Alessia Cara

Concerts

Alessia Cara, Barenaked Ladies To Headline Official Canada Day Celebration 2026 In Ottawa

The lineup features an eclectic mix of established and rising stars performing at LeBreton Flats Park on July 1, including MICO, Noeline Hoffman, Dominique Fils-Aimé, Pierre Lapointe and more. It will be broadcast live on CBC.

Summer is finally here, and Canada's national day, July 1, is rapidly approaching.

Marc Miller, minister of Canadian identity and culture and minister responsible for official languages, has revealed the official programming for Canada Day 2026.

keep readingShow less
advertisement