Lorne Saxberg facts for kids

Lorne Saxberg (born August 6, 1958 – died May 6, 2006) was a well-known Canadian journalist. He worked in broadcasting for CBC Radio and CBC Newsworld. Lorne was born in Thunder Bay, Ontario. He was known for his calm voice and sharp mind.

He was a respected news anchor. An anchor is someone who presents the news on TV or radio. Lorne worked for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) for 27 years. Many people enjoyed watching and listening to his news reports.

Lorne Saxberg's Career in Broadcasting

Lorne Saxberg started his career at CBC Radio. He hosted a show called Ontario Morning in the late 1980s. People remembered him for his clear and pleasant voice. A fellow broadcaster, James Careless, said Lorne was a "class act." This means he was professional and kind.

Becoming a TV News Anchor

In 1989, Lorne joined CBC Newsworld. This was a new TV news channel at the time. He became one of its first anchors. He was very good at his job. Producers said he could report any story. He always used the right tone, whether it was about a war or a panda's birth.

Awards and International Work

Lorne Saxberg won an Edward R. Murrow Award. This award is for excellent journalism. He received it for his work in 2005. This was for covering the 60th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima.

From 2004, Lorne took a break from CBC Newsworld. He went to Japan to work for NHK. NHK is Japan's public broadcaster. There, he helped train other announcers. He also worked as an announcer himself.

Lorne's Passing

Lorne Saxberg sadly passed away on May 6, 2006. He was on vacation in Phuket, Thailand. He died in a snorkelling accident. He was 47 years old.

Lorne's Life Outside Work

Lorne Saxberg loved to visit his family. They owned a general store in Silver Islet. This is a small town. His family bought the store in 1987. When Lorne was home, he often helped out at the store. He also worked as the harbourmaster for the summer resort town. A harbourmaster manages a port or harbour.