EDMONTON – Corus Radio’s news/talk station 630 CHED Edmonton announced today that Chelsea Bird and Shaye Ganam (pictured) will be the new co-hosts of the station’s morning show, effective September 3.
Bird and Ganam, both of whom have extensive experience in radio and television, will be the new weekday hosts of the 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. timeslot on 630 CHED. This appointment follows the announcement of radio veteran Bruce Bowie’s retirement on August 30.
Bird, most recently seen as a houseguest on season 7 of Global’s Big Brother Canada, was the afternoon drive host on 103.9 CISN Country in 2013 before making the jump to 104.9 Virgin Radio, where she hosted mornings from 2015-2018.
“While following in the footsteps of radio legend Bruce Bowie is no small feat, I am absolutely thrilled to continue my career in radio broadcasting on 630 CHED Mornings,” said Bird in the Corus press release.
Ganam has been the co-host of both the Global News Morning and Global News at Noon on Global Edmonton. An Edmonton native, he began his career in broadcasting as an anchor/reporter in Saskatoon and Calgary. He returned home to Global Edmonton in 1998 where he spent the next two decades.
“I would like to thank all the viewers of Global Edmonton for tuning in everyday and putting your trust in me as a conduit for news in our lively community,” said Ganam, in the release.
“Although it is bittersweet to see such an impressive broadcaster like Bruce retire, we are excited for Chelsea and Shaye to wow our listeners,” said Syd Smith, program director, Corus Radio Edmonton, in the release. “They each bring a unique skillset that is certain to create an engaging and thought-provoking style of radio.”
