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CBC
20-07-2025
- Climate
- CBC
Longtime CBC Vancouver weather forecaster Phil Reimer dies at 84
Social Sharing Longtime CBC weather forecaster Phil Reimer has died at the age of 84. Reimer worked at CBC News for more than two decades. He also worked at CKWX, CKNW and the Vancouver Sun. His children say Reimer died at Vancouver General Hospital on Wednesday surrounded by loved ones. Gloria Macarenko, host of CBC's On The Coast and Reimer's former on-air colleague, shared her condolences with his family. "Anyone who knew Phil will remember his warm smile, his countless stories, his never-ending projects and his constant optimism," she said. "I will certainly treasure memories of times that I spent with him and I will miss him dearly." Born in Winnipeg, Reimer left school in Grade 10 for an all-night disc jockey job at a radio station in Victoria. He worked as a sportscaster in Winnipeg, even playing in a CFL game with the city's Blue Bombers. "I just got beat up," he told the Vancouver Sun of his time as an embedded reporter. He spent part of the 1970s selling tours to Elvis Presley concerts, and returned to broadcasting following the singer's death in 1977. Ahead of his final weather report for CKNW in 2006, Reimer told the Vancouver Sun that he had delivered about 75,000 forecasts in his career. "How many people blame me for the weather? About the same amount," he joked. Reimer told the Sun that one of the jobs of a weather forecaster is to keep things simple. "You have to relate to your audience. Don't get too scientific," he said. "Weather is probably one of the most relevant parts of any newscast. It determines what people do for the next 24 hours." A little humour also helped.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Prescott College Celebrates Launch of New Cycling Team
PRESCOTT, Ariz., April 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Prescott College is celebrating the launch of the new cycling team, known as the Prescott College Roadrunners. Under the leadership of Coach Phil Reimer, the Roadrunners have participated in the Mountain Bike Association of Arizona, completing three races and continuing the series in April and May. Reimer is an experienced and decorated cyclist and USA Cycling Olympic level cycling coach, having previously coached the Northern Arizona University Cycling Team. The Prescott College Roadrunners cyclists have successfully landed in the top ten for each race and look forward to racing in the upcoming Whiskey Off-Road in their home city of Prescott on April 25-27, as well as in Flagstaff in May. They are looking forward to racing in the Southwest Collegiate Cycling Conference Races beginning in late August with the opportunity to race throughout Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. "The launch of the Roadrunners cycling team is an invigorating step for Prescott College," said Prescott College President Dr. Barbara J. Morris. "Steeped in a history of creating interdisciplinary, experiential, and diverse learning environments, adding a competitive cycling team is the next iteration of Prescott College growth, as we continue to expand our engagement in our local and regional communities. We look forward to competing in the upcoming season." The city of Prescott and greater community are invited to visit the Prescott College Roadrunners' booth, #26, at the Whiskey Off-Road. Help cheer on our local team and enjoy some free Roadrunners merchandise. More information about the Prescott College Roadrunners can be found at Prescott College, founded in 1966, has over a half-century of leadership in developing and refining experiential and online educational models that have kept the college at the forefront of institutions seeking to address urgent issues currently facing human societies. Collaborative learning, multidisciplinary studies, and experiential and field-based learning are hallmarks of the Prescott educational experience. Prescott offers bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees as well as certificate options. Prescott College students are educators, activists, counselors, researchers, innovators, and entrepreneurs—all of whom are eager to make a difference in their local and global communities. Prescott College is proud to serve a diverse student body that is passionate about making a long-lasting impact on society and the environment. For more information, visit View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Prescott College Sign in to access your portfolio
