Congratulations to our company founder, Ted Rogers!
He is headed, as we learned, to Canada’s Walk of Fame!
Thank goodness Mr Rogers , realized back in the 60’s, what would happen with FM radio!

About Canada’s Walk of Fame
Founded in 1998 by Peter Soumalias, in partnership with Bill Ballard, Dusty Cohl and Gary Slaight, Canada’s Walk of Fame recognizes and celebrates Canadians who excel in their respective fields, fuelling our sense of Canadian pride and inspiring the next generation. Canada’s Walk of Fame will celebrate its 20th Anniversary Year in 2018, and will focus on creating a larger, more national platform which will not only celebrate Canadian achievement, but also catalyze it through expanded TV, media opportunities, and programming. Programs include a festival featuring some of Canada’s most popular and iconic performers, as well as emerging artists from across the country, the Peter Soumalias Unsung Hero Honour recognizing Canadians making a difference in their community, the Emerging Artist Music Mentorship program, supported by RBC, and the nationally televised broadcast designated by the CRTC as a program of national interest. With 2017’s additions, 173 stars recognizing remarkable Canadians will have a permanent place of tribute on Canada’s Walk of Fame in the streets of Toronto’s Entertainment District. For a complete list of Inductees along with more information on Canada’s Walk of Fame visit: www.canadaswalkoffame.com.

Ted will be honoured for his achievement in mid November as he becomes part of Canada’s Walk Of Fame!


Edward S. “Ted” Rogers, O.C.

Mr. Rogers was the Founder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Rogers Communications Inc. (“RCI”), a media and telecommunications company that serves millions of Canadians from coast-to-coast and employs more than 26,000.

Rogers Communications began in 1960 with an $85,000 loan and the vision and relentless determination of a twenty-something young man who saw potential in a new technology called FM radio. While still studying law, Mr. Rogers bought CHFI and, at the time, only 5 per cent of Toronto radio listeners had an FM radio. Today, CHFI remains one of Canada’s most popular radio station.

Like his genius father before him, an inventor who died when Ted was only five years old, Mr. Rogers long believed in the power and potential of new technologies to educate, entertain and improve our lives.

Following FM radio, Mr. Rogers compiled a pioneering record second to none in seeing and investing in groundbreaking new technologies: cable television, wireless telephony, high-speed Internet service, multicultural TV programming, digital television, personal video recorders (PVRs) and more.

Mr. Rogers earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto in 1956, and his LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School in 1961. He was called to the bar of Ontario on April 13, 1962. In addition to his formal education, Mr. Rogers was awarded a number of honourary doctorates from notable Canadian and American universities.

In October 1990 Mr. Rogers was made an Officer of The Order of Canada and in April 1994 was inducted into the Canadian Business Hall of Fame. In October 2002 Mr. Rogers was the first Canadian to be inducted into the Cable Hall of Fame in Denver, Colorado. In October, 2006, he was inducted into Canada’s Telecommunications Hall of Fame.

He and his wife, Loretta, were named Outstanding Philanthropists of the Year in 2002 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals, Toronto Chapter. The Rogers family have given millions of dollars to educational and health-related charities, including donations to the University of Toronto and Ryerson University.