And THANK YOU. Some Sad News From Our CHFI Family. Erin Davis announces retirement after nearly 30 years as CHFI host, Maureen Holloway Kick-Starts Toronto Mornings on "Darren & Mo" on 98.1 CHFI Beginning January 9, "Today was Mo's last show on CHFI. Hey, if you listen to Toronto radio and woke up thinking you were dreaming when you heard Mike Cooper back on the morning show on CHFI, you know by now, since hes been doing it for a week, that yes, my favourite radio guy is back in the saddle again. [AUDIO] The Morning Show Says Goodbye to Mike Cooper. Success! Another of Compeau's innovations was Front Row Centre, heard Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. ve at the RBC Canadian Open and 98.1 CHFI wants to send YOU! We were unable to log you in. Jay and Billie hosted mornings on co-owned Toronto station CISS-FM before it flipped to adult hits earlier that month. Contents 1 Career 2 Accomplishments 3 References Please re-enter or use "forgot password?" Publicly posted a week or so ago, his last show is in the can. These days there are a lot of visuals, more than ever before. - Catch Erin Davis's final broadcast tomorrow morning on CHFI from 5 to 9 a.m. - . She also left behind their son Christopher and daughter Sarah, who are both in their 30s. CHFI also initially provided a special Muzak-like background audio service, playing soft instrumental music for offices and retail outlets in the city. Thank you, Mike, for 45 amazing and unforgettable years in radio! [Meister Eckhart]. 45 Year Radio Veteran, Mike Cooper, Announces Retirement, http://ondemand.streamtheworld.com/1050chum/, https://soundcloud.com/981chfi/mike-cooper-announcement, Amanda Keeles unveils new single, My Heart Feels the Same Way Too (Interview), Gary Edward Allen releases new single, Final Surprise (Interview). For the better part of August, the station would have regular check-ins to see how Mike was doing. Radio personality Mike Cooper is seen with his wife, Debbie, who passed away on Oct. 23 after battling cancer for five years. He began playing guitar at the age of 16. Ian is sailing off into a new life of reWirement. Pitch / Send press release. Copyright 2021 Real Family Productions Inc. A veteran radio personality and a leader in Toronto broadcasting, Cooper will continue to host Coop's Classics Saturday evenings on CHFI. This led to the elimination of the specialty programs coupled with more vocals in the playlist. View the profiles of professionals named "Mike Cooper" on LinkedIn. When, Erins contract was up, she had been made an offer to return to CHFI. The power on-air couple brought CHFI back to the top of the Toronto ratings charts and have had an incredible ten year run at the station. Previously, Maureen hosted the afternoon drive show on Q107. He's been replaced by Toronto radio veteran Mike Cooper. Mike, in his announcement speech on Friday, joked about not wanting to like Erin at first. [Mark Twain]. One of my favourite events that CHFI used to run, was the annual CHFI Oldies Dance at the Toronto Sheraton Centre. And suddenly you know: It's time to start something new & trust the magic of beginnings. For Toronto's all-news radio station that began as CHFI, see, http://assets.numeris.ca/Downloads/2016-17_07_Radio_ME_TorontoToplineRadio.pdf, Pop goes the station as CHFI pulls plug on Beautiful Music, Morning man heads for the sunset; Don Daynard leaving popular CHFI radio show, 'Dandy' Don Daynard rides off into sunrise; CHFI's popular morning host retires after 47 years in the radio business, "Erin Davis Departs as Mad Dog & Billie Join CHFI", Mad Dog and Billie change dials: Morning radio hosts join CHFI; chance to reach more listeners, Message from PD Julie Adam regarding morning show change. Share to Twitter. I was desperately shy as a kid and dyslexic, so I had two strikes against me. What do you think your contribution to the medium has been? In addition, the station rebranded as 98.1 CHFI (pronounced, "ninety-eight-one CHFI") instead, and unveiled the "Today's Lite Music" slogan.[8][9]. I took out one guy, and when the others ran like thieves in the night I picked up my knapsack, headed down the CNE and I was walking home. I mean, how great is it that after five years off mornings, Mike can just slide in and feel like he hasnt missed a step? Listen to Pooja & Gurdeep all week at 6AM and play 'Is This You?' for a chance to # WIN a pair of tickets to see Alanis Morissette on June 10th! The Hope Awards are an annual luncheon, hosted by the Markham Stouffville Hospital Foundation, giving voice to those fighting cancer. Share to More [PHOTO: 98.1 CHFI] Our hearts are broken Mike Cooper's wife, Deborah, has passed away at the age of 66. studies This brought CJEZ's ratings up dramatically, beating CHFI in several target audience demographics. Let me know if you'd like to visit a third time for another episode of Toronto Mike'd. They even had a CHUM jingle in the report. In the fall of 2004, the magic continued. I'd love it. With her incessant juicing, and putting turmeric on everything, Cooper was described by her husband as a hummingbird around different beds of cancer patients at the hospital. , as you did me from Casa Loma, ending this radio career Im not even sure was possible without you in my corner. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. I think Ive got that, Im going to die with it, but everything else I wasnt doing so well in.. He was a very distinguished man, and he and I hit if off immediately. Sail on, my friend. Darren B. Lamb, formerly with CHUM-FM, joined CHFI as Davis' co-host in February 2016. Deborah Cooper, whose battle against cancer inspired thousands, dies at 66, Even in chemo herself, Deborah Cooper found strength and courage to console other cancer patients, Deborah Cooper honoured at CIBC Celebration of Hope, LIVE NOW: Its May 1 and our top story is 'Everybody's happy place': Newmarket Farmers' Market kicked off revitalization of downtown Main Street, 'Here for everyone': Georgina Public Library joins fine-free movement. He's been replaced by Toronto radio veteran Mike Cooper. I awarded the Bee Gees their first gold record back in the day. I loved War of the Worlds and thats where I got the idea. It was Summer 1975, at the beginning of the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE). Bob Magee took over Daynard's position on December 13, 1999.[5][6][7]. A veteran radio personality of 45 years and a leader in Toronto broadcasting, Mike gathers with his co-workers, friends and family at the Mill Street Beer Hall and Brew Pub in the Historic Distillery District.\rdaytime Toronto takes you on a behind the scenes tour of the event and we get to speak with one of the finest radio hosts in the business. All Can't get enough of Erin Davis, Mike Cooper & The Wiseguys? To order copies of Awesome that Mike Cooper is back on the morning show on @981CHFI His enthusiasm is infectious - love him! 2009, CHFI returned to mainstream AC, but retained the "Toronto's Lite Favourites" slogan and added the decimal point back in the station identification. Sometimes 7 a.m. isnt funny when youre by yourself, but when youre with your friends and youre trying to construct a show, there is still time for laughter. January 13, 2016, Radio host Mike Cooper announced his retirement from CHFI last week, capping a 45-year career in radio broadcasting. The station was acquired in 1960 by Aldred-Rogers Broadcasting, a forerunner to Rogers Radio. It was a year later that CHFI management decided Don would flourish with a co-host at the older-skewing also-ran station. However, he will continue to host Coop's Classics on Saturday evenings. Happy Easter and Ill have a new journal for you on Tuesday of next week after the holiday Monday. You see, after a years delay, this May, yours truly is being inducted into the Canadian Broadcast and Music Industry Hall of Fame. But there just arent any of me at CFRA in Ottawa, CKLW in Windsor or CKO in Toronto, the stations whose people and experiences helped this chipmunk-cheeked newscaster grow into who I eventually became. To order presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution She was wearing her wedding dress. Out. 1050 CHUM was THE station to listen to for contests, news and the music of the era. In addition . Mike Cooper got his start in North Bay and signed off as co . [The station beat perennial ratings leader CHUM AM, a station widely credited with inventing rock radio in Toronto]. You're fired, would you like to come back? You have permission to edit this article. Do it on YOUR terms with love, laughter, and loads of loud music. Last song was Trooper, Here For a Good Time Not a Long Time. I have to admit I looked forward to it. Christine Cardoso is best known for her 10 year run alongside Mike Cooper as the co-host ofMike and Christine in the Morning at 97.3 EZ Rock FM in Toronto. 211 Pritchard Road, Unit 4, Hamilton ON L8J 0G5. maybe the whole cow, and he kind of quit on the spot. It was initially owned by CHFI-FM, Ltd.[3] CHFI was the first commercial FM outlet in Toronto to provide its own distinct programming rather than simulcasting an AM station. No one will fill those big shoes, or strangely little chair. 98.1 CHFI (@981CHFI) October 1, 2021. A new logo was unveiled in 2000, when Rogers rebranded the station from CHFI FM98 and the "Toronto's Perfect Music Mix" slogan, to 98.1 CHFI, moving away from soft adult contemporary to mainstream AC under the "Toronto's Soft Rock" slogan. Then the insanity of the past few yearsand lovely Mo and Mike, of course,which brings us to today. Listen to Mike Coopers Retirement Announcement on CHFI here: https://soundcloud.com/981chfi/mike-cooper-announcement. My wife had a health scare she had, and has, colon cancer. Since very few had been reissued on LP at this time, a call went out to collectors who loaned their original 78-rpm records to the radio station. I knew I had to get out because I was in trouble, and the moment I unzipped my canopy I get sucker-punched right in the head. via GIPHY. Hes filling in during Darrens absence and just doing a fantastic job, having a great time and making life joyful again for Maureen, Ian, Gord and Christine. Talk about a natural. I hear it now and I hate it. Anybody whos been mean to me, Ive always got mean right back to them, so they knew where I stood. But regardless, I will be tuning in.Coop's Classics now airs 8PM to Midnight on CHFI. She never allowed it to get her down. I dont actually remember what happened back there. The police came, a SWAT team came down and cordoned off Yonge St. From perfect harmonies to sharing all of those mornings the rawest, guffaw-est time of day together before most of our world was even awake. A 26 year-old song on an oldies show then would have been from 1970, Last edited by RadioAaron (November 14, 2022 10:31 pm), Oh, I get that. [1], CHFI-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 44,000 watts. 0 replies 0 retweets 1 like. In June 2005, CHFI management fired Jay and Billie, rehired Davis for mornings (who returned on September 6), and also hired Mike Cooper as her co-host on October 26 after his contract with CJEZ expired. The UK market is highly regulated, explore non-Gamstop sites on this website. What was your worst on-air moment? In 1961 Cooper saw live blues musicians for the first time. CHFI is often the most listened-to commercial radio station in Greater Toronto, according to the Numeris ratings. Radio began for Mike at Mohawk College in Hamilton, Ontario. Mo will always be part of the CHFI family, and we're grateful for the chapter she", "Beyond honoured to be asked to temporarily guest host @981chfi's #1 morning show. Itll be. Who knows, but they were in charge of my life and my mortgage for the longest time. I was there with camera in hand, doing what I do best, capturing the moments. For another, I dont need to get nervous about remembering peoples names or screwing up a speech. My hand was waving above everybody else, and thats when I thought What have I done?. Mike Coopers time at CHUM ended rather abruptly following, what is now, one of the best April Fools pranks in radio history. With help from his co-host Davis, who conducted an interview using our questions (and some of her own) we found out why hes leaving now, his future plans and all the details about that 1976 April Fools Day prank on CHUM that went horribly awry. In September 2004, Erin Davis was hired by CJEZ as a fill-in co-host, working alongside Mike Cooper. When Christine went on Maternity Leave, in came Erin Davis. 0001374029 Cooper Michael L C/O ROGERS CORPORATION ONE TECHNOLOGY DRIVE PO BOX 188 ROGERS CT 06263-0188 0 1 0 0 VP Logistics. Welcome back Coop! Hazards of too many moves. Back in the day, all you had to do was be on the radio and just let people use their imagination. You see, like my friend Mike Cooper, these days, were more about making memories, instead of looking back. Ian is sailing off into a new life of reWirement. A veteran. As well, some upbeat, rhythmic material was also added, while softer artists such as Air Supply were largely dropped from the station's playlist. There are people I meet along the way that tell me all these wonderful stories about myself, and theyre so good I cant deny them.

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