The end of an era: Doug Harrison retires from CJNB after 45 years on-air
He’s been the voice of CJNB for nearly half a century, and now as Doug Harrison signs off the air for the last time today, he is described as a caring husband, a passionate father and a consummate professional by those close to him.
Doug Harrison has officially decided to retire 45 years to the day he started at CJNB on Jan. 10, 1973. According to Karl Johnston, general manager of CJNB, the loyalty Doug has shown to stick with the same station for so long is simply unheard of these days.
“Forty five years really says it all. I mean, 45 years of commitment to his career, the community and service to our company is just amazing. In radio on a station like CJNB, which has not been around much longer than 45 years, he truly is an institution in the community and one that we’re all going to miss. We thank him for his contribution.”
Local businessman David Dekker started working at the station right around the same time as Doug. His father Harry Dekker Sr., who was the general manger at the time, hired Doug. David reminisced recently about what it was like to work with the one and only Doug Harrison.