CJAD 800 marks the passing of one of Canada’s finest broadcasters Gord Sinclair. During a career that spanned more than 50 years, Gord touched the lives of countless Canadians. He has left an indelible mark not only on his listeners but also on his colleagues.
Born January 26, 1928, Gord Sinclair’s radio career began at CHVC Niagara Falls, Ontario June 1st, 1947. It was in 1982, that he joined CJAD 800.
Gary Slaight, President and CEO of Standard Broadcasting Limited said: “It has been an honour having Gord Sinclair as part of our Standard family for 20 years. Our thoughts are with wife Linda, daughters Connie, Jennifer and Heather as well as their families.”
“Gord was a tireless Canadian and had an intimate knowledge of all corners of the country,” said Rob Braide, Vice-President Standard Radio Montreal and General Manager of CJAD 800. “He will be sorely missed by Montreal, Quebec and all of Canada.”
He was clearly a special Canadian. Part of Gord’s legacy is the Radio Television News Directors’ Association Gord Sinclair Award for Special Events coverage. CJAD Deputy News Director Derek Conlon says “he was the kind of broadcaster we all aspire to be and his legacy lives on through that award in communities and Newsrooms across the country.”
“Gord Sinclair was an icon and a gentleman,” said Rick Moffat, Program Director of CJAD 800. “Though so many of us admired him as somehow larger than life, he knew the listeners always mattered most. He was famous for stating his opinions openly and honestly, but he always gave Montrealers the last word.”
