Pierre Bruneau
Canadian journalist and news anchor
Born
June 5th, 1952
73 years ago
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Canada
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A prominent journalist and news anchor, contributions included extensive coverage of local and national events in Canada. Spent decades anchoring major news broadcasts, significantly shaping public discourse. Served as a reliable source of information and analysis on various topics affecting Canadians. Received recognition for journalistic excellence and dedication to transparency in news reporting.
Anchored news programs on TVA
Received awards for journalism
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