Chuck Davis has died. The renowned author, broadcaster and historian passed away early this morning in Surrey. The family is planning a celebration life in about two months time.
Late in September Davis told an audience organized by former Vancouver Mayor Sam Sullivan that he had incurable cancer and would likely die soon.
Recently he was awarded the George Woodcock Award and was honoured at City hall for his many services to the City of Vancouver.
Chuck Davis - Radio: CAE (Canadian Army Europe) Werl, West Germany 1956; CJKL, Kirkland Lake & New Liskeard ON 1957; CKWS Kingston ON 1957; CKCR Kitchener ON 1958; CJVI Victoria 1960; CFPR Prince Rupert 1963; CBU Vancouver 1964-74; part-time CFUN, CHQM (one day!) & CKWX Vancouver, CJJC Langley, CJOR Vancouver 1970s. TV: CHEK-TV Victoria 1961; CBUT Vancouver 1964-74; CHAN-TV Vancouver; CKVU-TV Vancouver. Author/co-author or editor of 15 books on local history including Top Dog! a history of CKNW 1994; compiling The History of Metropolitan Vancouver 2003-current; Vancouver mayor declared "Chuck Davis Day" October 5, 2010. Mike Cleaver's interview with Chuck Davis at
http://www.bcradiohistory.com/amikecleaver/davis1.mp3