Bob McKeown has had an incredible career including two Emmys, three Geminis and was made a member of the Order of Canada. As we know Bob was an Ottawa Rough Rider for 5 years, as a centre, and won the Grey Cup in 1973 and has been a member of the CFL Ottawa Alumni Association Board for many years.
Bob has announced his retirement from The Fifth Estate. His last appearance, which he will host, will be a special anniversary episode THE FIFTH ESTATE: 50 YEARS OF TRUTH, looking back at its 50 seasons of groundbreaking investigative journalism, will air on Friday, November 29th.
Here is a link to the official announcement from the CBC and many more details about Bob’s remarkable career:
AWARD-WINNING JOURNALIST AND HOST OF THE FIFTH ESTATE BOB MCKEOWN ANNOUNCES RETIREMENT – CBC Media Centre
The following link is to a CBC interview of Bob by Adrienne Arsenault. Some great stories from his storied career!
His journalism career includes a shark bite and a punch in the face – YouTube
Congratulations to Bob on an amazing career and our best wishes for a very happy retirement!
