Welcome to the Tony Parsons Show. As a journalist and broadcaster for the past 50 years, Tony anchored the second most-watched local television newscast in Nort...
Former colleagues from The News Hour on BCTV/Global (fomerly CHAN-TV) join Tony to reminisce over their experiences together. Enjoy a trip down memory lane with News Broadcaster/Journalist Pamela Martin, News Director Cameron Bell and Weatherman Wayne Cox. It’s safe to say that The News Hour on BCTV/Global was the second most-watched local television newscast in North America!
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Leslie Stojsic
With over two decades at Canada's top broadcast news divisions her credentials and experience are unparalleled in the industry. To list but a few of her accomplishments, she served as; Managing Editor for ‘The New Reality’ on Global National News, Executive Producer of ‘Global National News’
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David Suzuki
A PhD in zoology and a BA in biology, 25 honorary degrees, 4 Geminis awards and list of publications are enough to make most of us feel rather unaccomplished! Dr. Suzuki is an environmental troubadour, geneticist and broadcaster, he has also authored a staggering 52 books the host of his landmark television series; The Nature of Things, which aired for 44 years in numerous countries.
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Dr. Bonnie Henry
Provincial Health Officer for the Province of British Columbia, the first woman in that position. She’s served as Clinic Associate Professor clinic at the University of British Columbia, she was a family doctor and is a specialist in public health and preventive medicine. Dr. Henry led the Province of British Columbia’s response on the COVID-19 Pandemic and the drug overdose emergency. She was recognized in the New York Times as: “…the most effective public health official in the world.”
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Sandie Rinaldo
Tony’s esteemed guest and fellow broadcaster joined CTV Television Network's news division after graduating university. Initially worked as a junior secretary to News Director, Donald Cameron. She later advanced to production manager then research for W5, as well as reporting for CTV National News and Canada AM. In the 80’s she became anchor for the newscasts on Canada AM in 1980, making her the first woman in Canada to hold a full-time position as a national news anchor. Then in 1985 she became weekend anchor of CTV National News, a post she has held ever since.
Welcome to the Tony Parsons Show. As a journalist and broadcaster for the past 50 years, Tony anchored the second most-watched local television newscast in North America, the News Hour on Global BC, in Canada.
During his distinguished career, Tony Parsons reported on some of the world’s most notable news events that have shaped our nation. He has interviewed Prime Ministers, Premiers, entertainers, thought leaders and other people of distinction from around the world. His goal with this podcast is to produce an interview series, based on the talk-show format that we became accustomed to and loved.
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