Judy Maddren is a Canadian radio announcer who works primarily for CBC Radio

CBC Radio

CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...

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She first joined CBC in 1972, and worked as a consumer affairs reporter; at that time, CBC was not hiring women as announcers. When this policy changed, in 1975, Maddren was the third woman to be hired.

From 1993 to 2009, she hosted or co-hosted CBC Radio's national morning newscast, World Report

World Report

World Report is CBC Radio's morning news program, airing weekdays at 5, 6, 7, and 8 AM, and Saturdays and Sundays at 6, 7, 8, and 9 AM. It lasts 10 minutes...

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She is the sister-in-law of Peter Elliott.

On March 17, 2009, she announced that she was retiring from the CBC; her last broadcast was on March 27, 2009.