ANNOUNCERS

Rhianna Robins rhianna.robins@chumradio.com

rrobbins

A Baltimore, ON native, I grew up playing hockey with the boys and hanging out in the country. Graduated from Broadcast Journalism at Loyalist College and now can be heard on The Breakfast Club with Bruce! In my spare time I can be found "down by the river!" Playing sports, or hanging out with friends.

Favourite Bands:Tom Petty, The Go TIme, Meatloaf, Alan Jackson, Buckcherry
Favourite Teams:Toronto Maple Leafs...I know!
Favourite Foods: Broccoli & Spinach Pizza, Caesar salad, and my mom's homemade macaroni and cheese
Favourite TV Shows: Seinfeld would have to be my all time favourite, followed by Two and a Half Men, and CSI Miami
Favourite Childhood TV Show: Mr. Dress Up
Favourite Colour: Purple
Bad habits: Eating?
Celebrity Crushes: Johnny Depp
Favourite thing to do on a Friday night: Relax! Saturday, now that's when things get interesting!
Dream Job: Senator!! - You can't get fired
Furthest you've been from home: Dominican Republic, Mexico, Florida

Bruce Wylie bruce.wylie@chumradio.com

Born in Saskatchewan, educated in Sudbury and at Ryerson in Toronto. Came to Brockville in 1971 and never left. Loves this community and works on many projects – founder of Sports and Music Hall of Fames. We can all work hard to Make our area a better place to live
Favourite Bands: Beatles, 4 Seasons, beach Boys, Dave Clark 5, Eagles
Favourite Teams: Maple leafs – Go Leafs Go – Red Sox and SF Giants, 49er’s
Favourite Foods: Everything and anything but especially my mom’s Cabbage Rolls
Favourite TV Shows: Anything not reality – Law & Order, Criminal Minds, Corner Gas, - Classics like Perry Mason, Ironside
Favourite Childhood TV Show: The Lone Ranger – Gilligan’s Island
Favourite Colour: Blue
Bad habits: ???
Celebrity Crushes: Jennifer Aniston and Sandra Bulloch
Favourite thing to do on a Friday night: Relax or go on a date with my wife
Dream Job: I’m living it but if younger play by play for a sports team
Furthest you've been from home: Korea

Dan Wylie dan.wylie@chumradio.com

Dan

Born in Brockville, married to an amazing woman. 2 kids, one boy, one girl, and one cat. Hopefully minus one cat soon.

Favourite Bands: Barenaked Ladies, Nickelback (yeah, I said it), Frank Sinatra
Favourite Teams: NY Yankees
Favourite Foods: Sour candy, steak, ribs, ham...let's be honest, meat.
Favourite TV Shows: House, Chuck, The Simpsons
Favourite Childhood TV Show: Seasame Street
Favourite Colour: Green
Bad habits: Ask my wife, I think I'm perfect.
Celebrity Crushes: Scarlett Johansson, Jessica Alba.
Favourite thing to do on a Friday night: Play with my son, watch a movie with my wife
Dream Job: Writer
Furthest you've been from home: South Korea for my brother's wedding.

Paul Taylor paul.taylor@chumradio.com

Paul likes to remain hidden behind a microphone and stays clear of the limelight. Having joined Brockville radio station CFJR AM back in 1989, he has gone from running the board for Expo baseball games and various network shows to now being able to fill in for any on-air shift, including filling in during the morning show during Bruce Wylie's vacations and New York City trips.
He's an oldtimer and is the 2nd longest running on-air announcer behind Bruce Wylie currently at 104.9 JRFM.
Favourite Bands: Beach Boys
Favourite Teams: Montreal Canadiens
Favourite Foods: Chocolate, butter tarts (anything sweet!)
Favourite TV Shows: NCIS (the original)
Favourite Childhood TV Show: Sea Hunt
Favourite Colour: Brown
Bad habits: Sarcasm
Celebrity Crushes: Meg Ryan
Favourite thing to do on a Friday night: Relax
Dream Job: Retirement
Furthest you've been from home: Bahamas

Candace Drover candace.drover@chumradio.com

I'm getting used to living in cities that begin with the letter B. Brampton (that's where I grew up), Barrie and now Brockville. I consider myself a bit of a water log so I think it's a perfect match that I am now working in the City of the 1000 Islands surrounded by beautiful water. I actually learned how to kayak here which was amazing! Join me weekdays from 10a-2pm when I give you the opportunity to win 2 footlong subs from Subway with Name That Tune.

Favourite Bands: Great Big Sea, Rod Stewart, Keith Urban, Madonna so basically everything under the sun.
Favourite Teams: Are the Toronto Maple Leafs an acceptable answer?? Growing up in the GTA I gotta stay true to my hometown team.
Favourite Foods: Lasagna, Nachos, and anything with chocolate!
Favourite TV Shows: Grey's Anatomy
Favourite Childhood TV Show: Fraggle Rock baby!
Favourite Colour: Yellow
Bad habits: Hmm, I actually have to think about that
Celebrity Crushes: Rob Pattinson, Eric Dane, Keith Urban, there's just too many to keep track of!
Favourite thing to do on a Friday night: Go out for dinner with friends and catch a movie
Dream Job: Marine Biologist studying Orcas
Furthest you've been from home: Switzerland

Grace La Rose grace.larose@chumradio.com

g la r

I was born and raised in Prince Edward County, but now I call Brockville my home!
By day, I'm JRfm's Promotions Director, by night (or should we say "evening") I am the voice you'll hear over your radio on 104.9 JRfm from 6 to 10pm...You can also catch me bright and early on Saturday mornings!
When I'm not out on my bicycle I'm challenging Martha Stewart as Domestic Queen of the World.
I believe that cupcakes make the world a better place.

Favourite Bands: Green Day, Rob Zombie, Barenaked Ladies, The National Parcs
Favourite Teams: Depends who is on which team during Le Tour de France
Favourite Foods: Peanut butter, tomato soup, candy-corn, and I'm pretty sure hot-sauce should be its own food group.
Favourite TV Shows: Good Eats, Diners,Drive Ins & Dives, Nigella Feasts, Paula's Home Cooking (...are we seeing a bit of a trend here?) Also, Doctor Who is climbing the ranks in my list of favourites!
Favourite Childhood TV Show: Tiny Toons and Loony Toons, also I freely admit to watching and enjoying Star Trek Next Generation
Favourite Colour: Orange, Green and Purple
Bad habits: Inventing words when I can't think of the one I really mean
Celebrity Crushes: Johnny Depp, Rob Zombie
Favourite thing to do on a Friday night: Head out with friends, go to a movie or a concert
Dream Job: Marta Stewart...except with less baby-blue and beige.
Furthest you've been from home: All over Europe and Mexico.

Megan Brett megan.brett@chumradio.com

Megan

I'm Megan. On air from 2pm-7pm. Health, community and family are important to me. I can be random, it's a great way to break up the afternoon. I'm so fortunate to have wonderful companions while you finish up your day and head home.
Thanks for Listening!

Favourite Bands: Molly Johnson, Heart, Holly McNarland, Journey
Favourite Teams: Manchester United
Favourite Foods: Risotto (Mom's is best!)
Favourite TV Shows: House (I prefer books)
Favourite Childhood TV Show: Today's Special
Favourite Colour: Green
Bad habits: Nail biter, caffiene addict
Celebrity Crushes: Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt
Favourite thing to do on a Friday night: Read, go for a walk.
Dream Job: Teaching Announcing Techniques
Furthest you've been from home: Vancouver BC, Florida, Halifax NS.