
Lowell Green
Canadian radio personality, journalist, and author
- Lifespan
- July 7, 1936 – February 14, 2026Jul 7, 1936 – Feb 14, 2026
- Location
- Ottawa, Ontario, CanadaOttawa, Ontario, Canada

Canadian radio personality, journalist, and author
Lowell Green, a towering figure in Canadian radio and a beloved voice to generations of listeners, passed away on February 14, 2026, at the age of 89. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Canadian parents, Green immigrated to Canada, where he would establish an unparalleled career in broadcasting. He was widely recognized as the long-serving host of "The Lowell Green Show" on Ottawa's CFRA, a program that became a daily staple for many across the region.
Green's journey in radio began after his graduation from Macdonald Agricultural College of McGill University in 1956. He honed his skills at various stations in Brantford, Sudbury, and Montreal before joining CFRA Ottawa in 1960 as a news and farm reporter. His distinctive style and engaging personality quickly led him to host "Greenline" in 1966, an open-line talk show that would eventually earn him the distinction of being North America's longest-running host in that format.
Throughout his extensive career, Lowell Green was not only a prominent broadcaster but also a dedicated community organizer and author. He co-founded the Ottawa chapter of Big Brothers and was instrumental in establishing the Help Santa Toy Parade, leaving a lasting philanthropic legacy in his adopted city. His contributions extended to literature, with several books to his name, including "Amazing But True! 150 Fascinating Stories About Canada," which garnered a nomination for the Governor General's Pierre Berton Award in 2017.
Green's impact was recognized with numerous accolades, including the Queen Elizabeth II Golden and Diamond Jubilee Medals, and a lifetime achievement award from the Radio Television Digital News Association. He retired from his iconic show on CFRA on January 4, 2016, but his influence on Canadian media and his commitment to public discourse remained. Lowell Green will be remembered for his sharp wit, his unwavering opinions, and his profound connection with his audience.
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The memories of Lowell Green and Ken "The General" Grant talking by phone at 7:45AM about the topic for the Green Line will now fade away. Lowell was the last icon of Ottawa, in fact Ontario that I recall. now back 40 years. Like Ken, Lowell made clear that radio was a platform that could be used for good or bad, and he made sure it was used every day for good. Sympathy to his family.
https://ark.digital.utsc.utoronto.ca/ark:61220/utsc84732 His show was always a part of Ottawa's St. Patrick's Day - in our own kitchens!
All I can say is that I have listened to Lowell all my life. I am 75. I have both of his books; one has his name. He was like a brother, father, and grandfather, but most of all, he was a friend to Canada. Lowell represents to me a true Canadian. Lowell evoked all of our human emotions with the topics that he brought to us. He made us angry, he made us sad, he asked us to look inside ourselves and question ourselves to do the right thing, not the samething. I met him once at the station, just a quick hello. Lowell is an icon in our city, and u hope that we can honor him with a memorial plaque or statue of him, a man who has done the work Lowell did in his life deserves to be remembered by commemorating our gratitude to the Island of sanity. Thank you, Lowell .Cliff Deavey
I never met Lowell but my father and he attended Mac together. Once a Dip ,a Dip for life . My sympathies to the family. James Duffy
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF LOWELL'S DEATH,I WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIS FAMILY FOR SHARING HIM ALL OF THESE YEARS. LOWELL WAS A STAPLE IN OUR HOME NEVER MISSED HIS SHOWS.HE WAS SADLY MISSED WHEN HE RETIRED, IT FELT AN EMPTY SPACE WITH HIS SHOW GONE.HE AND STEVE.RADIO WAS NOT THE SAME.IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO GET USED TO HIM NOT BEING ON THE AIR.WILL NEVER FORGET HOW LOWELL AND STEVE GOT EVERYONE THROUGH THE ICE STORM.IF THEY HADN'T GIVEN THEIR PRECIOUS TIME SO MAY PEOPLE WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THE HELP THEY GOT FOR PEOPLE THROUGH THE STORM WAS AMAZING SO THANK YOU LOWELL AND STEVE.THANK YOU LOWELL FOR ALL OF YOUR CHARITY WORK,YOU DID SO MUCH FOR SO MANY.YOU ARE BEING REWARDED FOR ALL THE GOOD YOU DID. THANK YOU AGAIN TO YOUR FAMILY FOR SHARING YOU.MY SYMPATHIES AND MAY YOUR LOSS EASE AS TIME GOES BY,CAROLINE A LONG TIME LISTENER.
I was so sad to hear of your passing Lowell. My thoughts go out to your family at this most difficult time. I remember being scared as a little girl hearing you on the radio, but as I got older, I really enjoyed hearing your rants and messages to listeners. You were very wise and I will miss listening to your comments and opinions. I didn't always agree with you, but I respected your educated thoughts nonetheless. Have a good rest, Lowell.
The memories of Lowell Green and Ken "The General" Grant talking by phone at 7:45AM about the topic for the Green Line will now fade away. Lowell was the last icon of Ottawa, in fact Ontario that I recall. now back 40 years. Like Ken, Lowell made clear that radio was a platform that could be used for good or bad, and he made sure it was used every day for good. Sympathy to his family.
https://ark.digital.utsc.utoronto.ca/ark:61220/utsc84732 His show was always a part of Ottawa's St. Patrick's Day - in our own kitchens!
All I can say is that I have listened to Lowell all my life. I am 75. I have both of his books; one has his name. He was like a brother, father, and grandfather, but most of all, he was a friend to Canada. Lowell represents to me a true Canadian. Lowell evoked all of our human emotions with the topics that he brought to us. He made us angry, he made us sad, he asked us to look inside ourselves and question ourselves to do the right thing, not the samething. I met him once at the station, just a quick hello. Lowell is an icon in our city, and u hope that we can honor him with a memorial plaque or statue of him, a man who has done the work Lowell did in his life deserves to be remembered by commemorating our gratitude to the Island of sanity. Thank you, Lowell .Cliff Deavey
I never met Lowell but my father and he attended Mac together. Once a Dip ,a Dip for life . My sympathies to the family. James Duffy
SO SORRY TO HEAR OF LOWELL'S DEATH,I WOULD LIKE TO THANK HIS FAMILY FOR SHARING HIM ALL OF THESE YEARS. LOWELL WAS A STAPLE IN OUR HOME NEVER MISSED HIS SHOWS.HE WAS SADLY MISSED WHEN HE RETIRED, IT FELT AN EMPTY SPACE WITH HIS SHOW GONE.HE AND STEVE.RADIO WAS NOT THE SAME.IT TOOK A LONG TIME TO GET USED TO HIM NOT BEING ON THE AIR.WILL NEVER FORGET HOW LOWELL AND STEVE GOT EVERYONE THROUGH THE ICE STORM.IF THEY HADN'T GIVEN THEIR PRECIOUS TIME SO MAY PEOPLE WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN WHAT WAS GOING ON AND THE HELP THEY GOT FOR PEOPLE THROUGH THE STORM WAS AMAZING SO THANK YOU LOWELL AND STEVE.THANK YOU LOWELL FOR ALL OF YOUR CHARITY WORK,YOU DID SO MUCH FOR SO MANY.YOU ARE BEING REWARDED FOR ALL THE GOOD YOU DID. THANK YOU AGAIN TO YOUR FAMILY FOR SHARING YOU.MY SYMPATHIES AND MAY YOUR LOSS EASE AS TIME GOES BY,CAROLINE A LONG TIME LISTENER.
I was so sad to hear of your passing Lowell. My thoughts go out to your family at this most difficult time. I remember being scared as a little girl hearing you on the radio, but as I got older, I really enjoyed hearing your rants and messages to listeners. You were very wise and I will miss listening to your comments and opinions. I didn't always agree with you, but I respected your educated thoughts nonetheless. Have a good rest, Lowell.