CBC Morning Live with Heather Hiscox Comes to Owen Sound! Public Invited to Attend Special Farewell Broadcast

The City of Owen Sound and CBC News are inviting the public to a special live broadcast of CBC Morning Live with Heather Hiscox on Tuesday, October 28, from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. outside Owen Sound’s City Hall.

This event marks a heartfelt homecoming for Heather Hiscox, who is returning to the place where her journalism journey began. As part of her farewell retirement tour, Heather will reconnect with the community and the stories that shaped her career—while also looking ahead to a future of change and possibility.

Morning Live with Heather Hiscox is welcoming the community to come watch the outdoor broadcast alongside a special on-location edition of Bayshore Broadcasting’s 89.3 CFOS FM morning show. Audiences will hear from local voices, community leaders, and inspiring changemakers. The broadcast will also feature performances, including the Owen Sound District Secondary School Jazz Band.

The visit coincides with a historic moment in local radio this year, as CFOS has recently shut down its AM signal after 85 years, completing its transition to FM. Heather began her broadcasting career on that very AM frequency, making her return especially meaningful as the community bids farewell to the signal that started it all.

All are welcome! Bring a lawn chair, dress for the weather, and stay for the full four-hour show. This is more than a farewell, it’s a celebration of home, identity, and what comes next.

For more information, please contact Rebecca Ellerdiem, Senior Advisor, External Relations & Investment Attraction, at 519-376-4440 ext. 1254 or email rellerdiem@owensound.ca

Quotes:

"Heather Hiscox’s story is one that began right here in Owen Sound, and we’re thrilled to welcome her home as she celebrates an incredible career. Big dreams can start in small communities, and Owen Sound is a place where great stories begin.”

– Mayor Ian Boddy

"No matter where my life and career have taken me, Owen Sound has always been home. I am proud of my roots there, and grateful for all the opportunities I had growing up. My broadcasting journey began with a summer job at CFOS, so this special Morning Live broadcast seems like the perfect ending. I am looking forward to the homecoming, and hope to see everyone there."

-  Heather Hiscox

Quick Facts:

• Owen Sound is one of five stops on Hiscox's tour, dubbed Morning Live Across Canada.
• Heather Hiscox began her 43-year career in broadcasting media with her hometown of Owen Sound’s CFOS radio station.

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