There is a huge void on the radio scene in Prince George following the passing of a well-respected Prince George broadcaster/morning host.
Mike Benny was 58.
Benny began with 550 CKPG Radio in the mid-1980s and shortly after became the morning voice at 101.3 Hits FM (now known as the River).
One of the features of his show was the “joke of the day.”
He was able to get those jokes published in a book titled ‘World’s Punniest Joke Book.’
Benny was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2019.
He leaves behind a wife and four children.
Our condolences from Vista radio to the Benny family and to his many co-workers and friends at CKPG.
Legendary Prince George radio host passes away https://t.co/lO9AA8XHR5 pic.twitter.com/ffb81NE4dv
— CKPG News (@ckpgnews) February 12, 2021
Incredibly sad to learn of the passing of Mike Benny. Mike was my first morning show co-host at @1013theriver. It’s rare to find a co-host you really click with and he made it so easy. Many days we laughed until we cried. My heart is with his family and extended radio family. pic.twitter.com/IXNhtDGzoY
— Lindsay Rae (@lindsayrae105) February 12, 2021
We are incredibly saddened by the passing of local broadcasting legend @bennydesk. The voice of a community for decades. Our condolences to Mike’s family, friends, coworkers, and to the people of this city. He was the soundtrack of many lives.
— UNBC Athletics (@UNBCATHLETICS) February 12, 2021
@ckpgnews A young Mike Benny & friends on the cover of a @PGCougars program. pic.twitter.com/QKZrN0SCR5
— Andy Beesley (@Andy_Beesley) February 12, 2021
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