CBC Radio One announces new hosts for North by Northwest and All Points West

New year, new hosts.

Familiar voices are poised to grace theairwavesin early 2023 as new hosts move behind the microphonesof two popularCBC Radio One programs.

Starting Jan. 7, 2023, Margaret Gallagher will take the reins of the weekend morning showNorth by Northwest, while Jason D'Souzawill helm Victoria's afternoon show All Points Westas of Jan.16.

At North by Northwest the province's No. 1 weekend radio showGallagher will be engagingaudiences across British Columbia on weekend mornings from 6a.m. to 9a.m. D'Souza will be reaching listeners on southern Vancouver Island from 3p.m. to 6p.m. on weekdays.

"In their own special and unique ways, both Margaret Gallagher and Jason D'Souza have formed deep and genuine connections with their audiences," says Shiral Tobin, director ofjournalism and programming at CBCBritish Columbia.

Gallagher, an award-winning reporter and host of CBC Radio One's longest running radio program Hot Air,is replacing longtime host Sheryl MacKay, who is retiring from her role on Dec. 31, 2022.

Audiences will know Gallagher not only from the jazz show, but also from her regular reporting on the Vancouver radio shows The Early Edition and On The Coast.She is stepping away from her other hosting positionand bringing her passion for the arts to morning weekend listeners.

"Hosting North by Northwest is a wonderful opportunity to meet creative people from every corner of the province and to share their stories with British Columbians," said Gallagher.

"I am excited to grow connections with North by Northwest's devoted audience who have made the show a part of their weekend morning routine."

On the other side of the Salish Sea, Victoria listeners will remember producer and host D'Souzafrom his time spent as the voice of All Points West when a former host was on maternity leave.

After a stint in Ontario hostingToronto's weekend CBC Radio One morning show, Fresh Air,he is returning to B.C.'s capital full time and the province he has always called home.

"Coming back to Victoria and All Points West allows me to reconnect with my West Coast roots as well as the amazing Island community that relies on CBC Radio to keep them informed," said D'Souza.

"I'm thrilled to return to CBC Victoria's team of smart, curious journalists and to connect with the local community."

Audiences can listen to North by Northwest and All Points West on CBC Radio and CBC Listen, and for more information about CBC British Columbia, visit cbc.ca/bc.

The weekend show offers a range of interviews and performances with creative people across the province. Tuning intoAll Points Westwill mean a daily dose of news and current affairs curated from and for the capital region.

Tobinsays she is looking forward to hearing both new hosts "continue to tell the stories that will engage, inform and entertain both new and loyal listeners."