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PO Box 523, Station B,
Ottawa, ON, K1P 5P6

PO Box 523, Station B, Ottawa, ON, K1P 5P6

Events

 
Saturday, September 19, 2026

20th Century Canadian History Through the Magic of Radio

Afternoon Series
Free
J. Frank Willis on scene at the 1936 Moose River mine collapse

Guest Speaker

Laurence Wall, Retired CBC Ottawa Radio News Announcer


Details

Laurence Wall looks back at the great events of the last century that radio helped bring to life.  was “the voice of the National Research time signal”. His 44-year career with the CBC included presenting the news to loyal CBC Ottawa radio listeners for close to three decades – totalling more than 50,000 newscasts and updates.

Admission is free. All are welcome to attend.

Date and Time

Saturday, September 19, 2026
1:30 pm

Location

Ottawa Public Library, Main Branch Auditorium

Contact Information

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