John Downs (broadcaster)
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John Downs is a radio reporter and personality, who has worked in news and talk radio in Toronto since 1999, primarily covering Toronto City Hall. His individual work has been recognized by the Radio and Television News Directors Association of Canada, including the Sam Ross Award for Best National Commentary in 2007.
He hosted The John Downs Show
, a news-based talk program on CFMJ AM640 in Toronto, Ontario until he was let go in early August 2010. Soon after he was hired on as a weekend and fill-in host on Newstalk 1010. His Sunday afternoon program was handed over to The National Post's Tasha Kheiriddin
. He is currently co-hosting Friendly Fire
with Ryan Doyle weekdays 7pm - 10pm.
He hosted The John Downs Show
The John Downs Show
The John Downs Show is a news/current events/talk program on Newstalk 1010. It originally started in the fall of 2007 on AM 640 Toronto Radio, where it aired from 7:00pm to 9:00pm on non-hockey weeknights. AM640 canceled the show in August of 2010 after the station dropped John from their roster...
, a news-based talk program on CFMJ AM640 in Toronto, Ontario until he was let go in early August 2010. Soon after he was hired on as a weekend and fill-in host on Newstalk 1010. His Sunday afternoon program was handed over to The National Post's Tasha Kheiriddin
Tasha Kheiriddin
Tasha Kheiriddin is a conservative public policy analyst and commentator. In November 2005 she co-wrote Rescuing Canada’s Right: Blueprint for a Conservative Revolution, with journalist Adam Daifallah....
. He is currently co-hosting Friendly Fire
Friendly Fire
Friendly fire is a military term defined as weapons fire from allied or friendly forces, as opposed to fire coming from enemy forces or enemy fire.Friendly Fire may also refer to:-Books:* Friendly Fire, a book written by Bob Black...
with Ryan Doyle weekdays 7pm - 10pm.