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• Off the Record

  My Dispatches From the Front Lines and Back Rooms

  Mansbridge, Peter

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  The man, the myth, the legend himself – Peter Mansbridge. One of several books penned by the broadcaster, this autobiography regales readers with stories from his fifty-year career as a journalist.

• That's Why I'm a Journalist

  Top Canadian Reporters Tell Their Most Unforgettable Stories

  Bulgutch, Mark

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  Peek behind the camera with some of Canada’s most recognizable news faces, as they share their a-ha moments of why they became, and continue to be, broadcasters.

• Music in Range

  the Culture of Canadian Campus Radio

  Fauteux, Brian, 1983-

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  Many broadcasters get their start on campus radio stations, like Edmonton’s own CJSR. Music in Range digs deeper into the importance of these quirky, community stations, in a time when the airwaves are controlled by commercial giants.

• Listen to the Squawking Chicken

  When Mother Knows Best, What's a Daughter To Do? A Memoir (Sort Of)

  Lui, Elaine

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  Gossip queen, Lainey Gossip, has been a staple on the Canadian airwaves and red carpets for two decades. She paired up with her mom for this memoir all about their mother-daughter bond and growing up in an Asian household.

• Late Nights on Air

  Hay, Elizabeth

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  Set across the backdrop of the Canadian territories, this novel follows the motley crew of employees working at a small-town radio station. Said to be inspired by Hay’s time working up north for the CBC, Late Nights on Air won the coveted Scotiabank…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• Anchorboy

  True Tales From the World of Sportscasting

  Onrait, Jay, 1974-

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  Alberta’s own Onrait is best known for cracking jokes and keeping score on TSN. Read many tall tales from this very tall man about his life both in and out of the spotlight.

• Running Down a Dream

  A Memoir

  Palmater, Candy

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  From her own show on APTN to her time spent cohosting Q and The Social, Palmater was a regular on the Canadian media scene. This memoir was published after her death in 2021, her reminder to live a little louder and bolder.

• A Sound for All Seasons

  CKUA's 60th Anniversary

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  Did you know that Canada’s first public broadcaster is right here in our own backyard? Originally stationed at the University of Alberta, CKUA hit the airwaves back in 1927. EPL has both the fortieth and sixtieth anniversary editions in our…Read moreRead more of this annotation

• One Game at a Time

  My Journey From Small-town Alberta to Hockey's Biggest Stage

  Singh, Harnarayan

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  Singh made history by becoming the first Sikh to broadcast an NHL in English! Follow his life from growing up in Brooks, to working for the CBC and TSN, and alongside the Calgary Flames (although we will not hold that against him).

• Is This Live?

  Inside the Wild Early Years of MuchMusic, the Nation's Music Station

  Ward, Christopher

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  Hitting the screen back in 1984, Much Music became a cultural phenomenon, launching the careers of VJs and artists alike. Is This Live is filled with stories from former cast, crew, and guests.

• Off Script

  Living Out Loud

  Ien, Marci

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  Before jumping into politics, Marcy Ien was best known for her time spent as a news anchor for Canada AM and as a co-host on The Social. She shares stories through an intersectional lens about her time as a Black female broadcaster.

• Talking to Canadians

  a Memoir

  Mercer, Rick, 1969-

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  A perfectly hilarious memoir written by TV personality Rick Mercer, best known for his namesake television show.

• All Out

  a Father and Son Confront the Hard Truths That Made Them Better Men

  Newman, Kevin, 1959-

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  Former news anchor Newman teams up with his son in this honest, heartfelt memoir about their relationship highs and lows, amidst this time as the face of many of Canada’s most popular national news channels.

• CBC Corner

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  Still looking for more Canadian content? Check out CBC Corner for free with your library card.