Category: Red Around Town
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Red Around Town, August 2012
One of the overlooked interviews at the PNE was Bob Goen (above), who hosted the game show Family Feud three times daily at the fair. Bob is a familiar face who co-anchored Entertainment Tonight with Mary Hart for 11 years. He succeeded John Tesh, who retired from the show to pursue a musical career. A…
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Red Around Town, December 2011
Carole and I just returned from Hawaii and a couple of weeks enjoying the sun, the sand and the surf. I love Maui. It is the most restful place for me in the world. While there we visited with Fred Latremouille and his wife Cathy. They have lived a half year on the island for…
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Red Around Town – November 2011
It was an honour to be chosen Doorman of the Year at a fete at the Fairmont Hotel Downtown. The ballroom was filled with family and friends and it was truly a night to remember. The concept of an honorary doorman came about 21 years ago and has grown to great heights. This concept came…
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Red Around Town, September 2011
Michael Bublé has announced an early Christmas present. On October 24 the singer will be releasing his new album Christmas. His last album, Crazy Love sold over 7 million copies worldwide. It has been certified multi-platinum in the US, UK, Australia and Canada. In conjunction with this outstanding offering for the holidays, Michael will star…
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Red Around Town — April 2011
I had a wonderful time in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Sunday. Over 200,000 people showed up on the best day of the year so far. I was riding in an open convertible with former CKNW talk show host Dave Abbott and Alyn Edwards, columnist for the Vancouver Sun specializing in classic cars. He…
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Red Around Town — March 2011
It’s been an interesting couple of weeks. A sad note about the end of two of my favorite antique stores. First the Cloverdale Antique Mall closed. The problem was not a lack of customers, it was the high cost of rent. Store owner Tim Garrett was paying $15,000 per month for the 18,000 square foot…
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Red Around Town, October 2010
Some shots taken last week in Maui. I love this tropical paradise and when visiting we always head out to D.T. Fleming Beach, rated one of the best beaches in the world. The surf was hitting the beach on the curl of 12 foot waves. It was exciting. This painting of me appears alongside many…
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Red Around Town, July 21
I’ve been hosting Red’s Reunion on Global TV’s Morning News for almost four years. It gives me an opportunity to interview celebrities and hopefully draw out some interesting material. The feature has proven very popular. In recent weeks I had the pleasure of talking with The Manhattan Transfer who played at the Centre for the…
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Red Around Town June 15
The only constant in life is change. Here are some updates: Former CHUM/Toronto newsman Mike Cleaver is in the process of getting interviews with as many Vancouver radio folks as he can. He has started with the older men and women and will continue documenting the radio history in our town through the eyes of…
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Canada and Vancouver Win Gold
You might have noticed that Red Rock Diner was abbreviated today because the station carried the Men’s Gold Medal Hockey game. A thrilling 3-2 overtime win for Canada and our 14th gold medal made it a memorable final day for Vancouver 2010. It has been a great 17 days at Irish House at the corner…