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 Peter Mansbridge
Peter Mansbridge is the anchor of The National the CBC English television[?]'s nightly newscast.
Mansbridge is originally from Ottawa and there attended Glebe Collegiate Institute[?].
The announcer was Mansbridge, he was hired to work for the CBC and gradually worked his way up through the ranks to become a prominent reporter, and then finally main anchor of the CBC news, replacing Knowlton Nash[?].
www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/pe/Peter_Mansbridge.html   (139 words)

  
 Mansbridge, Peter
Mansbridge turned the resulting position as a disc jockey into one as a newscaster, simultaneously transforming himself into a journalist, despite his lack of formal training or apprenticeship.
From this unlikely beginning, Mansbridge moved quickly through the ranks of CBC television news, beginning with a one year stint in 1972 with the CBC Winnipeg station as a local reporter, followed by another one year position as the Saskatchewan-based reporter for the CBC national newscast.
Mansbridge's nation-wide prominence was secured in 1988 when he accepted the enviable position of chief correspondent and anchor of the flagship CBC broadcast The National, a weekday 10:00 P.M. newscast (22 minutes) that was followed by the highly respected current affairs and documentary broadcast, The Journal (38 minutes).
www.museum.tv /archives/etv/M/htmlM/mansbridgep/mansbridgep.htm   (737 words)

  
 Mansbridge – CBC critics critical because they “...failed to get employment at the CBC” - cbcwatch   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Peter begins by asking “Have you ever wondered about the difference between a flea market and an antique store?” and proceeds to suggest to readers that his paltry $280,000 salary forces him to wander aimlessly around flea markets scrounging for goods.
Mansbridge’s recent ">Maher, ">Layton, Woodward and incestuous McKenna (repeated for a third time) parade of lefty slow pitch “One on One” interviews were so hideously bad that they didn’t previously merit pointing out.
Peter’s smug argument is proof enough that he should stick to reading the news script and leave writing and interviewing to the less beautiful folks.
www.cbcwatch.ca /?q=node/view/141   (434 words)

  
 Peter Mansbridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Peter Mansbridge is the Chief Correspondent of CBC Television News.
Mansbridge has also anchored in-studio coverage of such international events as the funeral of Pope John Paul II, the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq, and the events surrounding September 11, 2001.
Peter was awarded the gold medal for Best News Anchor at the 2000 New York Festival in a competition of television networks around the world.
www.cofocus.ca /Bio-Mansbridge.html   (357 words)

  
 FaveTV Peter Mansbridge Article
In 1971 Peter moved to Winnipeg, continuing in radio news for a year before stepping in front of the camera as a reporter for the local CBC TV News.
Peter was named Chief Correspondent in 1988, when he began his run as anchor of The National, taking over from Knowlton Nash.
Peter Mansbridge has won seven Gemini Awards to date, honouring his newscasting skills for such stories as the fall of the Berlin Wall, the debate over the Meech Lake Accord and the Swissair Flight 111 disaster.
www.fave.ca /p001a.htm   (636 words)

  
 Peter Mansbridge Speaker Profile at The Lavin Agency
Peter Mansbridge is the Chief Correspondent of CBC Television News, anchors the network's flagship news program, The National, and hosts his own show, Mansbridge: One on One.
Now in his fourth decade with CBC News, Mansbridge has become our most respected source for comprehensive coverage of the key developments in Canada and around the world, and his live coverage of major events has set the standard by which other journalists are judged.
He was on the scene for stories such as the fall of the Berlin Wall and the state funeral of Pierre Trudeau, and has covered the funeral of Pope John Paul II, the events surrounding September 11th and the recent wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.
www.thelavinagency.com /canada/petermansbridge.html   (483 words)

  
 cbc.ca   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Mansbridge began his career in 1968 in Churchill, Manitoba where he helped develop CBC Radio’s news service to northern Canada.
Mansbridge has also anchored in-studio coverage of such international events as the Falklands War, the Gulf War, the war in Kosovo and the events surrounding September 11, 2001.
Born in London, England in 1948, Mansbridge was educated in Ottawa and served in the Royal Canadian Navy in 1966 and 1967.
www.cbc.ca /onair/personalities/national/mansbridge.html   (451 words)

  
 CBC.ca - Mansbridge One on One   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Mansbridge brings his many talents to a weekly interview program featuring half-hour conversations with compelling guests from all walks of life.
"Peter is one of Canada's sharpest interviewers so this will be an opportunity for viewers to join him as he explores the wider dimensions of topical dimensions with fascinating guests," said Tony Burman, editor-in-chief of CBC News.
Mansbridge One On One welcomes an eclectic blend of guests with an emphasis on Canadian movers and shakers from a wide range of disciplines.
www.newsworld.cbc.ca /mansbridge   (165 words)

  
 Mansbridge Ferret files: Peter Mansbridge   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge is anchor of CBC News Special Reports and anchors the news segment of The National/CBC News, CBC Television's flagship nightly news program.
Mansbridge began his CBC career in 1969 in Churchill, where he helped develop the CBC service to the north.
Several years ago, Peter Mansbridge was being courted by an American TV network to go be an anchor in the States.
homepages.inf.ed.ac.uk /jhb/family/mans/ferret/peter.htm   (555 words)

  
 Is CBC and Peter Mansbridge a Totally Liberal Organization?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Mansbridge, you are incompetent or you are a Liberal and that puts CBC and you in question.
Mansbridge to a one-on-one on your program where also CBC’s dispute when they were on strike was resolved by the Liberals to look good by giving you raises, knowing that Peter Mansbridge would be there; a form of patronage issue.
Peter Mansbridge and CBC and Jack Layton and Paul Martin and Stephen Harper: especially Stephen Harper, where you made it clear that even a majority government Conservative would make it very hard to pass any Bills because of a totally Liberal Senate.
www.missionoftheshroud.com /news.facts/2006/cbc-mansbridge/cbc-mansbridge.html   (2039 words)

  
 Peter Mansbridge - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
His coverage of the flout was notable in that the normally clean shaven Mansbridge had grown a beard during his summer hiatus (as he did every summer), and the news of the flout broke with no time for him to shave.
Thus, Canadian viewers saw a bearded Peter Mansbridge reporting on the events of that fateful day.
Peter Mansbridge and the CBCs - Canadian folk-rock group named after the anchor
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Peter_Mansbridge   (517 words)

  
 Peter Mansbridge Named National Spokesman for PGI Golf Tournaments for Literacy
Mansbridge confirms that the literacy cause carries added significance because of his professional and personal connection to the printed word.
Mansbridge, the signature anchor for CBC News and the network's host and journalist for most major news and sports events, has been associated with the PGIs since 1991, when he was invited by Peter Gzowski to attend his first tournament at the PGI Briars in Sutton, Ontario.
Every year, Mansbridge is joined in support of the cause by more than 2,200 PGI participants, including decision-makers from business, media, entertainment, sports, academic and political circles, who recognize that basic literacy skills are essential for adults to participate fully in their workplaces and communities, and in the social and political life of their country.
www.nald.ca /info/whatnew/headline/2003/mansbrid.htm   (512 words)

  
 Peter Mansbridge: Carrying the Torch of the New Told Lie :: PEJ News
For Peter's sake, and for Canadians who may have spent the past three years lost in the wilds; the connection between Iraq and 9/11 has been dismissed by everyone.
Even the Bush camp never went as far as Mansbridge did tonight; having the good sense to merely mention, time and time again, Iraq and 9/11 together, leaving it to the feeble-minded to fill in the blanks.
Conservative Party Foreign Affairs minister, Peter McKay refuses to waver on the policies drawn up by his Liberal predecessors, while the freshly sworn Defence minister and former General, Gordon O'Connor refuses to consider debating Canada's Afghan adventure in Parliament.
www.pej.org /html/print.php?sid=4322   (425 words)

  
 Popjournalism :: Gemini Awards 2004 :: Peter Mansbridge
He is also the host of Mansbridge: One on One on CBC Newsworld and writes a weekly column for the Canadian newsmagazine Maclean's.
Mansbridge became Chief Correspondent and anchor of The National in 1988.
Mansbridge has also been honored by a number of institutes of higher learning.
popjournalism.ca /pop/specials/gemini/awards2004/petermansbridge.shtml   (504 words)

  
 Seven Oaks Magazine.
Mansbridge has been carrying the flag into battle on a nightly basis, even broadcasting the National from Afghanistan.
A feature interview of the Prime Minister by Mansbridge on last Tuesday night’s National was a prime example of the soft touch journalism at the national broadcaster.
Mansbridge, in reality a part of the Canadian establishment himself, has for some time been asking his questions from the opposite perspective to that of a responsible, critical journalist.
www.sevenoaksmag.com /commentary/mansbridge.html   (668 words)

  
 Peter Mansbridge to speak at 2004 Canada Post Lecture | News Releases & Announcements | Media Room
OTTAWA, December 2, 2004 — CBC Television News Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge is the featured speaker at this year’s Canada Post Lecture at the University of Ottawa.
One-on-one interviews with Peter Mansbridge and uOttawa officials can be arranged prior to or on the day of the event by the uOttawa media relations team.
Peter Mansbridge anchors CBC's flagship nightly news program, The National, and CBC News specials.
www.media.uottawa.ca /mediaroom/news_details-e.php?nid=429   (339 words)

  
 Maple Leaf Ball   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
The Canadian Club of New York is honoured to present Peter Mansbridge with its 2004 Arts and Letters Award.
Peter Mansbridge is one of Canada’s most distinguished broadcast journalists.
Now in his fourth decade at the CBC, Mansbridge is also the host of “Mansbridge: One on One” on CBC Newsworld, and writes a weekly column for Maclean’s magazine.
www.canadian-society.com /mapleleafball/mansbridge1.html   (162 words)

  
 About PGI - ABC CANADA Literacy Foundation
Peter Gzowski was a passionate advocate for literacy.
In the spirit and tradition of the PGIs' founder, Peter Gzowski, the PGI committees coordinate golf tournaments to raise funds to teach people to read and write and inspire Canadians to celebrate literacy.
Launched by Peter Gzowski in 1986 at his home course, The Briars, on Lake Simcoe, the PGIs are now held in thirteen provinces and territories.
www.abc-canada.org /pgi_tournaments/index.asp   (643 words)

  
 ick_ikagami's Xanga Site
Mansbridge whether or not he was aware that there is currently a Liberal leadership vacancy.
Mansbridge replied that he has covered politics for over 20 years now, and he likes politics better from "this side." (But hey, you know what they say; journalists are politicians themselves.
The OPP officer on duty came up to their car and asked him for his license and registration, which Mansbridge obligingly turned over, and that's when the officer noticed who he was...
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 Discussion about war on Iraq
PETER MANSBRIDGE: Well we want to take a closer look now at a couple of the issues that Alison raised.
MANSBRIDGE: John Pike, your thoughts on the question of hand to hand combat and how ready American forces may be for that.
Also have some evidence that the revolutionary command committee which is Saddam's military command is making plans to deploy republic guard forces throughout the city, essentially using the population as a shield and as a cover and if that's the case, there could be huge civilian casualties as well as significant military casualties.
www.globalsecurity.org /org/news/2002/021211-iraq01.htm   (1036 words)

  
 www.myspace.com/goodcitizensvec   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Peter Mansbridge and the CBCs' __Love in the Country Songs__ is now available online at Zunior.
The last time Peter Mansbridge and the CBCs played Halifax, Henry spent the night in the hospital, not because he had too much to drink, but because the guy that punched him in the face probably had.
Hey Peter Mansbridge and the CBCs, we are fine and hope that you are having a wonderful life.
www.myspace.com /goodcitizensvec   (1359 words)

  
 Popjournalism.ca - Feature - Peter Mansbridge has left the building
The studio that housed us was flashy too, with a movie screen over a white catwalk in the centre, surrounded by a horseshoe of chairs – the chairs were, charmingly, all mismatched and probably gathered from the prop department.
The presentation itself was all about glossy promotion, but The National’s Peter Mansbridge lightened up the sell-sell-sell vibe when he got on the stage for CBC News.
At the end of the presentation, the TV personalities and journalists were all asked to come on stage to do a group photo with the executives.
www.popjournalism.ca /pop/features/2006/00123cbc.shtml   (445 words)

  
 CBC's Mansbridge visits campus
Peter Mansbridge climbed out of his anchor chair at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to speak to a packed room in St. Patrick's Building on Feb. 19.
He discussed his experiences as a broadcaster in Canada - from his start in Churchill, Manitoba to his present job as anchor for the CBC National News.
Mansbridge said that the market is better now than it was a few years ago for aspiring journalists, but there are a few key things to keep in mind if you want to reap the rewards.
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 Dave Roels Photography - Peter Mansbridge
Chief Correspondent Peter Mansbridge is anchor of CBC News Special Reports
Mansbridge has been Chief Correspondent since May, 1988,when he began his run as anchor of The National.
In June, l994 he reported from Normandy on the D-Day anniversary activities, and in May 1995 he reported from Holland and England on the VE Day anniversary.
www.daveroels.com /portrait/canada/peter_mansbridge.html   (437 words)

  
 [Nightly Note from Peter Mansbridge] Mon Feb 16   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
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Peter and the crew are based at Camp Julien, the largest base for Canadian troops in Kabul.
The whole idea for this week is to bring you stories of Canadians abroad: who they are, what they do and why they do it.
interact.cbc.ca /pipermail/nightlynote/2004-February/000219.html   (314 words)

  
 [Nightly Note from Peter Mansbridge] Tue Feb 17   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-19)
Peter has an interview the Canadian general who is in charge if the multinational security force in Kabul.
But we'll begin show with the latest developments in the sponsorship story and there are a lot.
And Carol Off has the story of Somali-Canadians who are making a difference in their homeland.
interact.cbc.ca /pipermail/nightlynote/2004-February/000220.html   (235 words)

  
 Riley's Political Rant: Peter Mansbridge is THE ONE
Riley's Political Rant: Peter Mansbridge is THE ONE
Let's remember that CBC was so excited about this show, that they bumped Peter Mansbridge and The National so that fancy boy George could parade across a stage of untalented wannabes on CBC at the same time he did on ABC.
Looks like Mansbridge is left in the winners circle, and Georgey boy is left out in the cold.
rileyspoliticalrant.blogspot.com /2006/07/peter-mansbridge-is-one.html   (330 words)

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