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Encyclopedia > Don Wittman

Don Wittman is a Canadian sportscaster for the CBC network. A sportscaster is an announcer on radio or television who specializes in reporting or commenting on sports events. ... The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC), a Canadian crown corporation, is the countrys national radio and television broadcaster. ...


Born in Herbert, Saskatchewan, Wittman got his start in the field of broadcasting as a news reporter with CFQC radio in Saskatoon in 1955. Since becoming a sportscaster, he has covered many sports including athletics, baseball, basketball, golf, and is most well-known as a commentator for the CBC's CFL coverage, on Hockey Night in Canada, and for major Canadian and international curling tournaments. Famous events covered by Wittman include Donovan Bailey's 100m sprint world record at the 1996 Summer Olympics and the infamous brawl between Canada and the Soviet Union at the 1987 World Junior Hockey Championships. Motto: Multis E Gentibus Vires (Latin: From many peoples, strength) Official languages English Flower Western Red Lily Capital Regina Largest city Saskatoon Lieutenant-Governor Gordon Barnhart Premier Lorne Calvert (NDP) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 14 6 Area Total  - Land  - Water    (% of total)  Ranked 7th 651,036 km² 591... Saskatoon is a city located in central Saskatchewan, Canada, on the South Saskatchewan River. ... A womens 400 metre hurdles race on a typical outdoor red rubber track. ... A view of the playing field at Busch Stadium II St. ... Sara Giauro shoots a three-point shot, FIBA Europe Cup for Women Finals 2005. ... Golfer after swing. ... The Canadian Football League (CFL), also known by its French name, Ligue canadienne de football (LCF), is a professional league located entirely in Canada that plays Canadian football. ... Hockey Night in Canada (HNIC) is a popular television broadcast of National Hockey League games in Canada. ... For other uses, see Curling (disambiguation). ... Donovan Bailey (born December 16, 1967) is a former Canadian athlete. ... participants The 1996 Summer Olympics, formally known as the Games of the XXVI Olympiad and informally known as the Centennial Olympics, were held in 1996 in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ...


Wittman has won two ACTRA awards and was named Broadcaster of the Year by Sports Media Canada in 2002. He currently resides in Winnipeg, Manitoba with his wife, Judy. ACTRA is a Canadian organization representing performers in English-language media. ... Motto: Template:Unhide = Unum Cum Virtute Multorum (One With the Strength of Many) Location City Information Established: 1738 (Fort Rouge), 1873 (City of Winnipeg) Area: 465. ... Motto: Gloriosus et Liber (Latin: Glorious and free) Official languages English and French, per mandate of the Constitution Act 1982 Flower Prairie Crocus Tree White Spruce Bird Great Grey Owl Capital Winnipeg Largest city Winnipeg Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard Premier Gary Doer (NDP) Parliamentary representation  - House seat  - Senate seats 14...



 
 

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