Lorne Saxberg

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Lorne Saxberg
BornAugust 6, 1958
Thunder Bay, Ontario
DiedMay 6, 2006(2006-05-06) (aged 47)
Phuket, Thailand
Nationality Canadian
Occupation(s)journalist, broadcast news anchor

Lorne Saxberg (August 6, 1958 – May 6, 2006) was a Canadian television journalist and one of many on-air anchors on CBC Newsworld. Saxberg was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario and joined the CBC's radio arm. [1] As host of Ontario Morning in the late 1980s, he was known for his keen mind, calm demeanour, and melodious voice. "He had a full, rich voice not often heard in modern radio," said Canadian freelance broadcaster James Careless, who worked with Saxberg at Ontario Morning. "He was truly a class act both on and off the air."[ citation needed ]

Saxberg left Ontario Morning to become one of the original CBC Newsworld TV anchors from the latter's start in 1989. [2] Saxberg served with the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation for 27 years and was popular with news audiences. He was also an active volunteer with the Canadian Media Guild. [1]

Saxberg received an Edward R. Murrow Award for his work on the 2005 coverage of the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima. [1] [2] [3] Saxberg took a leave of absence from CBC Newsworld to work at Japan's NHK public broadcaster as a trainer and announcer from 2004. [1] [2] He died in a snorkelling accident in Phuket, Thailand, where he was on vacation. [3] He was 47 years old. [1] [2]

Ken Becker, a Newsworld producer who worked with Saxberg, said: "He was the consummate pro and an exceptional journalist...When he was in the anchor chair, you knew you could throw Lorne any story – from the outbreak of war to the birth of a panda at the zoo – and he'd deliver it to the viewer with exactly the right tone." [1]

"He brought to every story a vast knowledge on nearly every subject, a reporter's curiosity and an appreciation of fine writing," Becker said. [1] Once, following a report on the Russian precursor of Naked News , Saxberg began to remove his tie as he ended the newscast. [2]

Personal life

Saxberg often returned home to visit his family, who bought a general store in the small town of Silver Islet in 1987. When home, Saxberg often worked in the store and as the summer resort town's harbourmaster. [2] [3]

In Toronto, however, Saxberg – who was openly gay – was known for being playfully flamboyant with his wardrobe, often wearing a snakeskin jacket and leather pants when socializing with friends at bars in the Church and Wellesley area. [2]

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References

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  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 "fab Magazine: Feature". January 16, 2009. Archived from the original on January 16, 2009. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
  3. 1 2 3 "Lorne Saxberg - Saturday, May 6th, 2006". memorial.sargentandson.com. Archived from the original on June 28, 2021. Retrieved June 28, 2021.
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