About George McLean
Lived 1923 – 2016 (aged 92). George McLean was a Canadian journalist and news presenter.
George Angus McLean (May 16, 1923 – March 16, 2016) was a Canadian television journalist, best known for his work as a TV anchor for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC).
Personal Born in Brandon, Manitoba, his family moved to Manchester, England in 1929. McLean was educated in the United Kingdom and joined the Royal Air Force during World War II.
Broadcasting career
Radio In 1946 he joined CJRL radio in Kenora, Ontario and in 1952 became news editor at CKRC in Winnipeg, Manitoba. In 1953 he became chief announcer at CKOK in Penticton, British Columbia.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was George McLean?
Canadian journalist (1923-2016)
When was George McLean born?
George McLean was born on 16 May 1923 in Brandon.
When did George McLean die?
George McLean died on 16 March 2016 in Ontario, Toronto.
What was George McLean's occupation?
George McLean was a journalist and news presenter.
What nationality was George McLean?
George McLean was Canadian.
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· DBpedia: George McLean (journalist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). George McLean. https://biography.guide/george-mclean-journalist/
MLA: "George McLean." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/george-mclean-journalist/.
Chicago: "George McLean." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/george-mclean-journalist/.
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