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Toronto Radio Icon John Oakley Bids Bittersweet Farewell

11/30/2025

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John Oakley, a Toronto radio host, concluded a 46-year broadcasting career on November 28, 2025.
He spent 22 years at 640 Toronto, shaping Toronto's media landscape.
In his final broadcast, colleagues and listeners paid tributes as he reflected on his career.
Oakley described retirement as bittersweet and ended the show by ringing the bell.
Corus Entertainment will announce lineup updates soon.

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Story summary

John Oakley, a Toronto radio host, concluded a 46-year broadcasting career on November 28, 2025.
He spent 22 years at 640 Toronto, shaping Toronto's media landscape.
In his final broadcast, colleagues and listeners paid tributes as he reflected on his career.
Oakley described retirement as bittersweet and ended the show by ringing the bell.
Corus Entertainment will announce lineup updates soon.