DARTMOUTH – Broadcaster-turned-politician Allan Rowe died Monday at the age of 59. The elected representative for Dartmouth South, Rowe was admitted to hospital last month after reportedly suffering a ruptured aneurysm.
Born in Hamilton, ON, Rowe attended McMaster University before moving to Newfoundland to attend Memorial University. He worked as a roughneck on the drilling rig Ocean Ranger before becoming a reporter on Q-Radio in St. John's. He later went to work for CTV Atlantic before moving to Global Television in Halifax, first as a reporter, then evening news anchor and finally as station manager before retiring from journalism in 2012.
"We extend our sincerest condolences to Allan's family," said Global News SVP Troy Reeb, in a statement. "Allan was a champion for his station and his team, a respected community leader and a friend who could connect with people from all walks of life. He will be missed."
The Liberal politician won the newly created riding of Dartmouth South in 2013 and was named caucus whip after the Liberals took office. Nova Scotia Premier Stephen McNeil said in a statement that Rowe “was respected and admired by all of our members and staff”.
“Allan will always be remembered for his deep commitment to community and his incredible capacity for hard work”, he added.
Rowe is survived by his wife Yvonne, his daughter Deborah and son-in-law Nick, and two grandchildren.
