OTTAWA – Ottawa news veteran Max Keeping is stepping down from CTV Ottawa’s flagship newscast after 37 years in the anchor chair.
Keeping’s last day is set for March 31, 2010 at which time he will become CTV Ottawa’s community ambassador. Graham Richardson will replace Keeping at the anchor desk along side Keeping’s long-time co-anchor Carol Anne Meehan.
“Max Keeping is the greatest news anchor that the Ottawa and Seaway Valleys ever had,” said Robert Hurst, president of CTV News, in the announcement. “He is a beacon in the community and has touched thousands of people through his work on-air, with various charities, service groups, neighbourhoods, and schools. He will be greatly missed by his colleagues at CTV and his viewers.”
Richardson has worked in Ottawa for the past three years as CTV News’ parliamentary correspondent on Parliament Hill. With almost 20 years of experience, Richardson has also served as back-up anchor for CTV News Channel and Canada AM.
