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  CBC Sports Online: Viewpoint: Chris Cuthbert
Chris Cuthbert: Despite all the warnings to the contrary I naively thought there would be a deal.
Cuthbert: This whole thing was set up as a winner-take-all and because of that, these guys didn't want to face off in a final showdown.
Cuthbert was supposed to supply updates to the national broadcast but when focus shifted, he became host, analyst, commentator and runner.
www.cbc.ca /sports/columns/cuthbert/050216.html   (1748 words)

  
 February 24, 2005 - CBC's firing of Cuthbert meets with anger and sadness by Allan Maki
Co-workers were angry, athletes were dismayed and Canadian sports fans were quick to vent their displeasure yesterday after learning that Chris Cuthbert, one of the country's most respected broadcasters, had been fired by CBC Sports.
According to the terms of the contract, Cuthbert could have taken a sabbatical until the NHL returned, or his salary, believed to be about $350,000, could have been renegotiated, depending on what he was assigned to cover.
Cuthbert, who had spent 20 years at the CBC, was respected for his passion and versatility.
www.friends.ca /News/Friends_News/archives/articles02240504.asp   (1017 words)

  
 CBC's Cuthbert released by network
The news of Cuthbert leaving the network came as a shock to staffers in the TV Sports department.
Cuthbert, a CBC employee for 21 years, has been one of the network's top sports commentators, known for his steady delivery and versatility.
Cuthbert jumped to the forefront of sports television with his work during a NHL playoff game in New Jersey in 1988.
www.cbc.ca /sports/story/2005/02/22/cuthbert050222.html   (1318 words)

  
 MISC-CRAFT-TV-Cuthbert, 4th Writethru,……………………….. #####..REUSE STORY ID..!!!!...####   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Cuthbert, formerly one of CBC's top play-by-play announcers, has signed a five-year deal with TSN where he will cover football and hockey.
Cuthbert, a 20-year CBC veteran, learned he was being let go by the network by registered mail as he was preparing to cover the world figuring skating championship in Moscow.
Cuthbert and his agent Elliott Kerr threatened to sue the CBC when they were unable to reach a satisfactory severance agreement.
www.cp.org /english/online/full/media/050427/X042730AU.html   (564 words)

  
 MovieFreak.com - "The Girl Next Door" Unrated Edition DVD Review
Cuthbert, but at other times he is. And then he performs well in some scenes, but not in others.
Cuthbert says she didn't want to do any nude scenes, but she was willing to go further than she has before.
Actor Chris Marquette is escorted by beautiful women to the Las Vegas sex convention, or something to that effect.
www.moviefreak.com /dvd/g/girlnextdoor.htm   (888 words)

  
 Our Public Airwaves - CBC axes top sports announcer
Chris Cuthbert was terminated by the network yesterday in what Nancy Lee, the head of sports, called one of her most difficult decisions, one motivated by budget cuts caused by the demise of the National Hockey League season.
Cuthbert, 47, had worked for the CBC since 1984 and had been on its sports staff since 1991.
Cuthbert was scheduled to anchor the CBC's world championship figure-skating coverage from Moscow in a few days, but he will be replaced by Mr.
www.publicairwaves.ca /index.php?page=929   (501 words)

  
 TSN : TSN TALENT - Canada's Sports Leader
Cuthbert's vast knowledge and passion for sports is renowned - and respected - throughout the sports industry.
Cuthbert's inaugural job in sports broadcasting was doing the play-by-play for Golden Gaels football games in 1978 for CFRC Radio in Kingston, Ont. while still a student at Queen's University.
Cuthbert is a Brampton, Ont. native and currently resides in his hometown with his wife and their two children.
www.tsn.ca /tsn_talent/bio/?fid=10304   (777 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Chris Cuthbert says that if the CBC wants a fight, he will give them one.
While all contracts are different, Cuthbert’s estimated annual salary of $325,000 and his 21 years of experience could command a severance package of more than $500,000, even without side deals.
Cuthbert said he has talked to other networks, but is intent on solving this issue first before looking elsewhere.
www.metronews.ca /sports_news_fullstory.asp?id=7025   (529 words)

  
 April 28, 2005 - Firing by CBC raises Cuthbert's profile by William Houston
Chris Cuthbert says his status as a sports broadcaster reached an all-time high after he was suddenly fired by the CBC in February.
Lunch was scheduled, although Cuthbert said he almost backed out because he thought it was too early to begin negotiating for a new job.
No one's talking about Cuthbert's TSN contract, but he's probably making about the same as he did at the CBC, which, reportedly, was between $300,000 and $350,000 a year.
www.friends.ca /News/Friends_News/archives/articles04280505.asp   (734 words)

  
 CTV.ca - Sportscaster Chris Cuthbert joins TSN's team- CTV News, Shows and Sports -- Canadian Television
Chris Cuthbert, the veteran sports announcer who unexpectedly lost his job at the CBC earlier this year, has joined the broadcast team at TSN.
A 21-year veteran of the Canadian public broadcaster, Cuthbert was fired from the CBC last February.
At the time, the decision to can the man many thought destined to succeed long-time Hockey Night in Canada announcer Bob Cole was blamed on budget cuts stemming from the cancellation of the NHL season.
www.ctv.ca /servlet/ArticleNews/print/CTVNews/20050427/chriscuthbert_TSNjob_20050427/20050427?hub=Canada&subhub=PrintStory   (276 words)

  
 Chris Evans   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
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www.chris-evans.org   (200 words)

  
 Call of the Game }>> NEWS   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The union representing CBC employees claims that Hockey Night in Canada play-by-play man Chris Cuthbert did not have to be fired because of the lockout and it will investigate the circumstances surrounding his termination Tuesday.
She also said the union finds it odd that Cuthbert was terminated two weeks after CBC staff was told by executive director Nancy Lee that there would be no more layoffs at CBC Sports.
Cuthbert, who was informed of his firing by registered mail, did not comment on the specifics of the situation.
www.callofthegame.com /news/index.php?itemid=888   (278 words)

  
 Sizzle of the century
Three generations of Cuthbert butcher's have kept the recipe for their sausages a closely-guarded secret for 100 years - and the bangers are as popular now as they were a century ago.
Denis said Cuthbert's reached the peak of its trade during the 1960s and 1970s but there had seen a slight downturn in business because of supermarkets.
Chris said: "People were brought up eating Cuthbert's pork sausages, and whenever people come back into the area they always ask for them because they remember them so well.
www.manchesteronline.co.uk /news/s/53/53309_sizzle_of_the__century.html   (459 words)

  
 CANOE -- JAM! - CBC firing of Grey Cup voice 'dumb'
Cuthbert is great at his job, on top of the games, the poster boy for Canadian excellence in broadcasting.
Cuthbert is supposed to be the last casualty.
Cuthbert was the heir apparent to succeed Bob Cole as the voice of Hockey Night In Canada.
jam.canoe.ca /Television/2005/02/24/pf-940455.html   (666 words)

  
 The Meatriarchy » Blog Archive » Chris Cuthbert: A Farewell to Yelping.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The firing seemingly has taken the sports media by surprise since Cuthbert was a 22 year veteran of the corpse and was supposedly in line to replace Bob Cole as the main announcer on Hockey Night in Canada.
Chris Cuthbert has the worst hockey voice known to man.
If Chris Cuthbert were calling a game I would reach for the mute so fast I would sometimes pull a muscle.
www.meatriarchy.com /index.php?p=68   (1491 words)

  
 HockeyNation
For the CBC to eliminate such a versatile and talented broadcaster as Cuthbert under such a feeble excuse, smells of something that reaches far deeper into the politics of the CBC.
The Cuthbert firing has once again brought the CBC to the newspapers and like the Curling mess, the CBC comes up on the losing side of any PR agenda.
And unlike Cuthbert who shouldn't be out of work for any length of time (unless he wants to be),the bureaucratic morons making these questionable calls won't fare quite as well.
hockeynation.blogspot.com /2005_02_01_hockeynation_archive.html   (6102 words)

  
 CANOE -- JAM! Television: Cuthbert humbled by support
Former CBC broadcaster Chris Cuthbert (left) poses with former CFL star and friend Chris Walby at the Grey Cup in Ottawa in November 2004.
One thing is for sure, Cuthbert's ouster has severely affected the mood of his colleagues at the CBC, especially in the embattled sports department.
Cuthbert has been heartened by the outpouring of affection towards him and credits it with helping him get over the hurt.
jam.canoe.ca /Television/2005/02/25/945251.html   (1623 words)

  
 The Good Old Hockey Game: Chris Cuthbert: the Lockout's latest casualty   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
But it's important to remember that 30 people have been affected by hockey." Cuthbert has apparently been let go because there wasn't enough work for him to do, but I'm sure that a rival network will happily take him in.
Chris Cuthbert appeared to be Bob Cole's successor, and indeed should probably have taken over the #1 play-by-play job on HNIC some years ago, as Cole seems to be getting rustier with age.
Cuthbert gave the game an excited, enthusiastic voice that I would have loved to hear during Leafs broadcasts (the network's main event every Saturday night during hockey seasons), but he was often paired with Greg Millen or Glenn Healy, whose irritatingly rambling and bumbling colour commentary really brought down the quality of the show.
thegoodoldhockeygame.blogspot.com /2005/02/chris-cuthbert-lockouts-latest.html   (395 words)

  
 Hockey Rants   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
It's kind of strange and amusing that CBC released a news item telling us that Cuthbert was hired by their main Canadian rival.
Both the Globe and Mail and Toronto Sun are reporting that Cuthbert, who was released by the network in late February, has signed a deal with CTV's main network as well as TSN.
Cuthbert worked at CBC for more than 20 years, but his contract was terminated two months ago.
jesgolbez.blogspot.com /2005/04/chris-cuthbert-signs-with-ctvtsn.html   (226 words)

  
 EdmontonSun.com - Dave "Crash" Cameron - Cuthbert's new Suits
Chris Cuthbert and Glen Suitor are getting their game faces ready, visiting camps and doing the media shuffle as the duo will be the point-men in the booth for TSN's 2005 CFL broadcasts.
Said Cuthbert, "If somebody did an autopsy on what happened, he was close to being successful there and he probably deserved another year.
Cuthbert was doing Montreal Alouettes/Concorde games on Superchannel when a CBC job in Edmonton opened up.
www.edmontonsun.com /Sports/Columnists/Cameron_Crash/2005/06/04/1070649.html   (1068 words)

  
 Kent Gilchrist - CBC should have cut Cole, not Cuthbert - cbcwatch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
After enduring three days of being cursed out for televising only one draw a day of the Scott Tournament of Hearts on its free national network, they simply wanted to be abused for something new.
Cuthbert wasn't just a talking head at the Mother Corp. He was the best broadcaster in the stable.
CBC Sports executive director Nancy Lee claimed Cuthbert's firing was a reflection of no National Hockey League to televise; one of 30 victims.
www.cbcwatch.ca /?q=node/view/948   (423 words)

  
 CRAFT-CBC-Cuthbert   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
CBC fires commentator Chris Cuthbert, saying there's not enough work
In a story posted on the CBC website, the network said Cuthbert's contract had been terminated because there wasn't enough work for him in the wake of the cancellation of the NHL season.
Cuthbert did play-by-play for Hockey Night in Canada, was the main voice of the CFL on CBC and covered figure skating.
www.cp.org /premium/ONLINE/member/media/050222/X022217AU.html   (121 words)

  
 Chris Cuthbert Joins TSN, CTV -- CHANNEL CANADA
"Chris brings a tremendous profile to the CTV/TSN team and is recognized as a true star in the sports broadcast industry in this country," said Brace.
Cuthbert won a Gemini Award for Best Sports Broadcaster and last year was recognized by Sports Media Canada as Sportscaster of the Year.
Cuthbert’s vast knowledge and passion for sports is renowned — and respected — throughout the sports industry.
www.channelcanada.com /Article851.html   (942 words)

  
 Blogging in Black, Red & Gold   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
The new crew consisted of Chris Cuthbert on play by play, Neale on colour (of blue) commentary and Glen Healy on the newly created position of ignorant Leaf homer.
It was impossible to judge Cuthbert's call because he barely got a chance to do his job.
Cuthbert got stuck with twin boat anchors on the broadcast.
blackredgold.blogspot.com /2004_01_25_blackredgold_archive.html   (2147 words)

  
 CANOE -- SLAM! Sports - Columnists - Busby: Changing channels
The defending Grey Cup champ Toronto Argonauts take on the Hamilton Tiger-Cats tomorrow (5 p.m.) and Cuthbert will be joined in the booth by long-time colourman Glen Suitor for the first of his 35 games this season.
With Cuthbert joining the football crew and Matt Dunigan returning to his chair as a studio analyst, TSN is fully stocked on talent this season.
TSN took Cuthbert across the country to CFL training camps before he landed in Halifax for the game.
slam.canoe.ca /Slam/Columnists/Busby/2005/06/10/1080638.html   (745 words)

  
 Obituaries: October 10, 2005   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Clara was born in Donaldson on Dec. 24, 1914, the daughter of Edmund and Leta (McLean) Morrow.
Clara was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Elda Miller; her brothers, Mervin and James Morrow; and two infant sons.
Clara is survived by her husband, George; son, Gary (Bea) Cuthbert; daughter, Beverly Cuthbert; granddaughter, Renee (Robert) Guzanek; grandson, Brent (Chris) Cuthbert; great-grandchildren, Mitch and Meaghan Guzanek, Blake, Parker and Carson Cuthbert; several nieces and nephews; and her grand-dog, Abby.
www.record-eagle.com /2005/oct/10obits.htm   (516 words)

  
 THE RINK, By Chris Cuthbert and Scott Russell
THE RINK, By Chris Cuthbert and Scott Russell
In some ways Cuthbert and Russell attempted to score the same range of feelings and passion that Berkow exhibited so precisely in his ode to basketball.
Hockey takes such a strong hold on Canadians and that feeling is amplified in the smaller cities and towns across the land.
www.canoe.ca /SlamReviews/therink.html   (128 words)

  
 Breaking Sports: Cuthbert Released by CBC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-11)
Many of the Detroit area fans know Chris as the play by play man on the late game on Hockey Night in Canada.
from cbc, With no hockey in sight, CBC terminated the contract of sports commentator Chris Cuthbert on Tuesday.
-- Cuthbert's great call of Fedorov's 1997 goal in game 6 of the Western Finals that put Detroit up 2-0 against Colorado.
breakingsports.blogspot.com /2005/02/cuthbert-released-by-cbc.html   (290 words)

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