The Fisheries Broadcast
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The Fisheries Broadcast is a long-running radio program based in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
and has been airing on CBC Radio One
since 1951. For years, it was originally known as The Fisherman's Broadcast (or Fishermen's), but has been affectionately known as The Broadcast. The current host is John Furlong.
The Fisheries Broadcast currently airs on CBC Radio One throughout Newfoundland and Labrador every weekday afternoon at 5:30 P.M. (5:00 in most of Labrador).
The program celebrated its 60th anniversary in March 2011, making it one of the longest-running radio programs in North American radio history.
St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
St. John's is the capital and largest city in Newfoundland and Labrador, and is the oldest English-founded city in North America. It is located on the eastern tip of the Avalon Peninsula on the island of Newfoundland. With a population of 192,326 as of July 1, 2010, the St...
and has been airing on CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One
CBC Radio One is the English language news and information radio network of the publicly-owned Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. It is commercial free and offers both local and national programming...
since 1951. For years, it was originally known as The Fisherman's Broadcast (or Fishermen's), but has been affectionately known as The Broadcast. The current host is John Furlong.
The Fisheries Broadcast currently airs on CBC Radio One throughout Newfoundland and Labrador every weekday afternoon at 5:30 P.M. (5:00 in most of Labrador).
The program celebrated its 60th anniversary in March 2011, making it one of the longest-running radio programs in North American radio history.