News1130 Mourns the Loss of Celebrated Radio Reporter Bruce Williams
VANCOUVER, Feb. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - Longtime News1130 reporter and popular on-air personality Bruce Williams passed away yesterday in Vancouver.
Well-known for the last decade as the afternoon traffic reporter on Vancouver's News1130, Williams was a long-standing and beloved member of the Rogers Media family for more than 18 years.
"We extend our deepest sympathies and condolences to Bruce's family at this difficult time, and our hearts and thoughts are with them," said Treena Wood, Program Director, News1130.
"Bruce will be remembered for his humility and as the first to lend a hand. He was the calm voice of reason for the afternoon commute, and will be deeply missed by all the entire Rogers Radio family and his loyal listeners," said Geoff Poulton, Vice President and General Manager, Vancouver, Rogers Radio.
Williams was born and raised in Vancouver and began his radio career in 1979. He worked at CKLG, CFMI and JR-FM. In 1996, Williams was working at News1130 when it switched formats from country to all-news, and remained as one of the station's traffic reporters.
Fans and friends wishing to share a memory of Williams or condolences for the family are invited to visit the News1130 online memorial at www.news1130.com.
About Rogers Media Inc.
Rogers Media Inc., a division of Rogers Communications Inc., (TSX: RCI; NYSE: RCI), operates Rogers Broadcasting Ltd. and Rogers Publishing Ltd. Rogers Broadcasting has 55 AM and FM radio stations across Canada. Television properties include five Citytv stations, five OMNI multicultural television stations, Sportsnet (consisting of four regional channels and the nationally-distributed Sportsnet ONE), and The Shopping Channel, a televised and internet shopping service. Rogers Publishing produces many well-known consumer magazines, such as Maclean's, Chatelaine, Flare, L'actualité, and Canadian Business, and is the leading publisher of a number of industry, medical and financial publications. All media properties are integrated with their own popular websites. Rogers Media Inc. owns Rogers Centre stadium, a year-round sports and entertainment facility, and the Toronto Blue Jays Baseball Club.
Media Contacts:
Charmaine Khan, Rogers Radio, 416.764.3071, [email protected]
Michelle Lomack, Rogers Radio, 416.764.3190, [email protected]m
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