Doug Cooper

Dave5I got my start in broadcasting when I was in high school at the age of 17.One day our electronics teacher told us that the local cable company was looking for a couple of camera operators.I had visions of getting my foot in the door as a cameraman and then convincing them I should try to do a close circuit radio show.Which they let me do.On Saturday nights we played music and took requests.At the same time I became a reporter for a radio station in Stratford .Covering town council meetings and sports events.Eventully I became an on air host on a partime basis at that same station.From there I went to their sister station at the time in Parry Sound.Since it was a small station, I was an on air host, copy writer and Sports Director.After two years there I went back to Stratford moving from evenings to eventually Program Director.

In 1984 I moved to Tillsonburg and in 1986 I became the Program Manager of Easy101/Country 107 3. Besides broadcasting, I sit on the board of directors with Community Living Ontario, Community Living Tillsonburg, and Norwich Merchants Jr. C Hockey Club.


Wed. June 18, 2013

Doug Cooper
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1939 - In Atlanta, GA, legislation was enacted that disallowed pinball machines in the city.


1952 - "I’ve Got a Secret" debuted on CBS-TV.

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1978 - Garfield was in newspapers around the U.S. for the first time.

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Tues. June 18, 2013

Doug Cooper
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1861 - The first American fly-casting tournament was held in Utica, NY. No word on whether anybody actually caught anything.
1961 - "Gunsmoke" was broadcast for the last time on CBS radio.

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 Televison Cast

 

 


1999 - Walt Disney's "Tarzan" opened.

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Tues. May 28, 2013

Doug Cooper
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1934 - The Dionne quintuplets were born near Callender, Ontario, to Olivia and Elzire Dionne. The babies were the first quintuplets to survive infancy.


1998 - Dr. Susan Terebey discovered a planet outside of our solar system with the use of photos taken by the Hubble Space Telescope.


1999 - In Milan, Italy, Leonardo de Vinci's "The Last Supper" was put back on display after more than 20 years of restoration work.

Today in Sports History:
1995 - The White Sox and the Tigers combined for 12 home runs at Tiger Stadium.
2003 - Patrick Roy (Colorado Avalanche) announced his retirement from the NHL. He left his career as the NHL leader in victories (551) and games played (1,029). He was also the all-time leader in playoff victories, games played and shutouts. Now he is their new coach.


2006 - Barry Bonds (San Francisco Giants) hit his 715th career home run. The home run allowed Bonds to pass Babe Ruth on the all time list into second place.

 

Friday May 24, 2013

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1881 - About 200 people died when the Canadian ferry Princess Victoria sank near London, Ontario.

2001 - Temba Tsheri, 15, became the youngest person to reach the summit of Mount Everest. Tsheri lost five fingers altogether due to frostbite during his first attempt to climb the mountain; three on the right and two on the left.


Today in Sports History:
1986 - Montreal won its 23rd National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup championship.
1990 - The Edmonton Oilers won their fifth National Hockey League (NHL) Stanley Cup.


1990 - Andre Dawson was intentionally walked five times during a game.

 

Thurs. May 23, 2013

Doug Cooper
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1873 - Canada's North West Mounted Police force was established. The organization's name was changed to Royal Canadian Mounted Police in 1920.


1994 - "Pulp Fiction" won the "Golden Palm" for best film at the 47th Cannes Film Festival.

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Today in Sports History:
1984 - The Detroit Tigers won their 16th straight road game. They tied the American League record.

1991 - The New York Yankees played their fourth straight extra inning game.

 

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