Brent Bambury retires from CBC after 47 years

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Brent Bambury retires from CBC after 47 years. (2026, October 24). CBC News. https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/9.7390372?cmp=rss

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Brent Bambury has retired from CBC Radio after 47 years of service. On his final day, he hosted "Day 6" for what was likely his last time before signing off permanently. Starting in Saint John, New Brunswick, Bambury's career included hosting influential music programs and popular game shows.

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Brent Bambury, host of CBC Radio's Day 6, retired from the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) after a career spanning 47 years following his final broadcast on Saturday. Starting in Saint John, New Brunswick, Bambury's extensive career included roles such as influencing Canada's musical tastes with his show Brave New Waves and hosting popular game shows. His contributions to CBC have left an indelible mark on Canadian radio and entertainment.

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Brent Bambury PERSON · 2× CBC ORG · 1× CBC Radio's ORG · 1× N.B. GPE · 1× Saint John GPE · 1×

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His career began in Saint John, N.B., and included everything from influencing the nation's musical tastes on Brave New Waves to helming more than one popular game show.

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2026-10-24 · CBC News

Brent Bambury retires from CBC after 47 years · assertive framing

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Brent Bambury retires from CBC after 47 years asserted

Bambury → retire → years

Brent Bambury, host of CBC Radio's Day 6, signed off for the last time on Saturday after more than four decades with the public broadcaster. asserted

Bambury → sign → broadcaster

His career began in Saint John, N.B., and included everything from influencing the nation's musical tastes on Brave New Waves to helming more than one popular game show. asserted

career → begin → show