Memorable Manitobans: Lawrence Robert “Larry” Updike (c1954-2024)

Broadcaster.

After being ordained as a church minister around 1975, he moved into a career in radio, hosting a program on 92 CITI FM through the 1980s. He was a morning host at CJOB for nine years (1995-2004) and hosted the “Up to Speed” program on CBC Radio (2010-2013). In recognition of his work and community service, he was inducted into the Manitoba Broadcasters Hall of Fame (2009) and received a Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal (2002). He died at Winnipeg on 20 June 2024.

Sources:

Larry Updike, Distinguished Alumni Award, University of Winnipeg.

Larry Updike, legendary Winnipeg broadcaster, has died,” CBC News, 20 June 2024.

This page was prepared by Gordon Goldsborough.

Page revised: 20 June 2024

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