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Max Keeping, the longtime former news anchor for Ottawa’s CJOH, died on Thursday. He was 73.
Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in the midst of speaking at a public forum for sponsoring Syrian refugees, broke the news to the audience of several hundred and asked for a moment of silence, speaking with a shaky voice.
Watson said Keeping would have been front and centre in the public push to get Ottawa residents engaged in sponsoring Syrian refugees.
“Ottawa has been blessed to have Max Keeping as an important part of its local family for as long as anyone can remember,” said Watson in a statement. “Max devoted every part of himself to the people and the challenges around him. Even as Max battled cancer in recent years, he did so with his trademark brand of positivity. Even in his most difficult times, he still found a way to inspire us to build a better community.”
Keeping moved to Ottawa from the Maritimes 50 years ago, and had worked in radio in Halifax. He became the dinner-hour news anchor at CJOH-TV, which became CTV Ottawa.
“He was a part of our dinner hour every night as he shared important stories of our city and our world,” Watson said.
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Keeping signed off for the last time on March 26, 2010, after 37 years of reading the news.
“I am humbled by the kind and warm wishes this week as I finish one mission and embark on the next one,” Keeping said in his goodbye address.
Keeping was heavily involved with charitable causes around the city, making hundreds of appearances per year at neighbourhood associations, school and service groups. After his 2003 prostate cancer diagnosis, he dropped his appearances from 300 down to 200.
“As a community leader, he worked tirelessly to raise funds to help children get healthy, stay positive, and reach their full potential,” said Watson.
In 1995, Keeping formed the Max Keeping Foundation, which raises money for such organizations as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the United Way. He also hosted the CHEO telethon for many years.
“Today, Ottawa has lost one of its proudest ambassadors. Kids in our community have lost one of their biggest champion. CHEO has lost its most ardent supporter,” said Alex Munter, CHEO’s president and CEO, in a statement. “He gave so much of his energy to CHEO, helping the hospital blossom from humble beginnings. So, it was only fitting that we put Max’s name on our door here at CHEO.”
“Max’s support for children and youth has been legendary and substantial; some say to the tune of $140 million. But where Max was truly gifted was in his ability to bring people and organizations together to create long lasting and direct impacts in the lives of kids.”
In 1991, Keeping was made a member of the Order of Canada.
He twice battled cancer, hit again in 2012 with colorectal cancer. In 2014, he found out he had stage 4 tumours in his lungs, almost two years after he was first diagnosed with colon cancer.
“I intend on speeding up, not slowing down,” said Keeping, 71, in an interview at the time.
“As we remember Max, we will remember a man who encouraged us all to reach higher and dream bigger. He leaves with us a community legacy that is ours to protect and build upon. This legacy is to be a city that protects its most vulnerable, that cheers each other on, and approaches the future with a sense of hope and optimism,” said Watson.
With files from Matthew Pearson
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Ottawa Mayor Jim Watson, in the midst of speaking at a public forum for sponsoring Syrian refugees, broke the news to the audience of several hundred and asked for a moment of silence, speaking with a shaky voice.
Watson said Keeping would have been front and centre in the public push to get Ottawa residents engaged in sponsoring Syrian refugees.
“Ottawa has been blessed to have Max Keeping as an important part of its local family for as long as anyone can remember,” said Watson in a statement. “Max devoted every part of himself to the people and the challenges around him. Even as Max battled cancer in recent years, he did so with his trademark brand of positivity. Even in his most difficult times, he still found a way to inspire us to build a better community.”
Keeping moved to Ottawa from the Maritimes 50 years ago, and had worked in radio in Halifax. He became the dinner-hour news anchor at CJOH-TV, which became CTV Ottawa.
“He was a part of our dinner hour every night as he shared important stories of our city and our world,” Watson said.
Related
Keeping signed off for the last time on March 26, 2010, after 37 years of reading the news.
“I am humbled by the kind and warm wishes this week as I finish one mission and embark on the next one,” Keeping said in his goodbye address.
Keeping was heavily involved with charitable causes around the city, making hundreds of appearances per year at neighbourhood associations, school and service groups. After his 2003 prostate cancer diagnosis, he dropped his appearances from 300 down to 200.
“As a community leader, he worked tirelessly to raise funds to help children get healthy, stay positive, and reach their full potential,” said Watson.
In 1995, Keeping formed the Max Keeping Foundation, which raises money for such organizations as the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, Ronald McDonald House, the Heart and Stroke Foundation and the United Way. He also hosted the CHEO telethon for many years.
“Today, Ottawa has lost one of its proudest ambassadors. Kids in our community have lost one of their biggest champion. CHEO has lost its most ardent supporter,” said Alex Munter, CHEO’s president and CEO, in a statement. “He gave so much of his energy to CHEO, helping the hospital blossom from humble beginnings. So, it was only fitting that we put Max’s name on our door here at CHEO.”
“Max’s support for children and youth has been legendary and substantial; some say to the tune of $140 million. But where Max was truly gifted was in his ability to bring people and organizations together to create long lasting and direct impacts in the lives of kids.”
In 1991, Keeping was made a member of the Order of Canada.
He twice battled cancer, hit again in 2012 with colorectal cancer. In 2014, he found out he had stage 4 tumours in his lungs, almost two years after he was first diagnosed with colon cancer.
“I intend on speeding up, not slowing down,” said Keeping, 71, in an interview at the time.
“As we remember Max, we will remember a man who encouraged us all to reach higher and dream bigger. He leaves with us a community legacy that is ours to protect and build upon. This legacy is to be a city that protects its most vulnerable, that cheers each other on, and approaches the future with a sense of hope and optimism,” said Watson.
With files from Matthew Pearson
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