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‘It's Been a Privilege’: Marilyn Denis Stepping Down After 40 Years at CHUM 104.5

Marilyn Denis retires after 40 years at CHUM 104.5, ending a historic broadcasting career that connected with Canadian audiences nationwide.

  • On Thursday morning, Marilyn Denis announced she will step away later this summer, ending a 40-year run at CHUM 104.5.
  • In announcing her choice to step away, Denis said she is leaving `the station I love` and reflected with `pride and gratitude` while not providing details on her future endeavours.
  • Her broadcasting roots include co-hosting the Roger, Rick and Marilyn program with Roger Ashby and hosting nearly two decades of Cityline plus 13 seasons of The Marilyn Denis Show.
  • CHUM 104.5 says it will spend the coming months on special programming and tributes and Denis will continue hosting weekday mornings at 5 a.m. ET until her final broadcast later this year.
  • Her career has also been honored with multiple Gemini Awards, the Allan Waters Broadcast Lifetime Achievement Award, and an appointment to the Order of Ontario, industry colleagues and honours recognize Marilyn Denis's iconic legacy, Bell Media executive Dave Daigle said.
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Radio star Marilyn Denis announces departure from Chum FM after 40 years

Marilyn Denis, who has been a morning host on CHUM FM since 1986, is set to leave the station this summer.

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Marilyn Denis says goodbye to CHUM 104.5 morning show after 40 years

Denis will conclude her storied career behind the mic this summer.

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Toronto Sun broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
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