CKNW

• News radio ‘Top Dog’ CKNW celebrates 80 years on the air

  On Aug. 15, 1944, CKNW began broadcasting from the Windsor Hotel in New Westminster -- the origin of its 'NW' designation. After 80 years, the station is still going strong.

  Canada

  Aug 15
  
• Record $3.3 million raised on CKNW Kids’ Fund Pledge Day

  The holiday spirit was in the air as donors kept phone lines ringing for CKNW's annual pledge day radiothon on Tuesday.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2023
  
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• B.C. weather: Warmer summer projected with return of El Nino this year

  Equatorial waters, and how warm or cold they are, have a profound effect on western Canada.

  Weather

  Jan 25, 2023
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• CKNW Kids’ Fund Pledge Day raises record-breaking $2.7 million

  A final tally is expected Wednesday. But even so, the hefty sum is more than $1.2 more than donors gave last year -- an incredible feat by CKNW listeners. 

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2022
• 980 CKNW pays tribute to longtime beloved caller after sudden passing

  Dave, sometimes affectionately known as Motormouth Dave, was a regular caller to 980 CKNW talk shows for decades.

  Feb 16, 2022
• CKNW Kids’ Fund Pledge Day raises over $1.5 million

  The CKNW Kids’ Fund raised over $1.5 million during its annual pledge day radiothon Tuesday. The money will support children facing physical, mental, and social challenges.

  Money

  Dec 1, 2021
• Longtime CKNW news director Warren Barker dies at age 92

  Warren Barker's voice was legendary and his influence on broadcasters was immense.

  Canada

  Jun 15, 2021
• Lynda Steele leaving 980 CKNW after six years

  “The past six years at CKNW have been the most exciting and challenging of my broadcast career," Lynda says. "I’m so proud of my little team."

  May 5, 2021
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• Former United Nations envoy Stephen Lewis takes on Big Pharma

  For Canada's former ambassador to the United Nations, the situation involving vaccines and the developing world paints a disturbing picture. Mike Smyth explains.

  Commentary

  Feb 12, 2021
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• For the mother of Amanda Todd, it’s been a long quest for justice

  'All I wanted was a trial and see justice served,' said Carol Todd, who has been campaigning for that justice for eight years. Now the judicial wheels are starting to turn.

  Commentary

  Feb 10, 2021