Small Town, Big Personality: Chris Palliser
Over a decade ago, Chris Palliser graduated from Camosun College’s Applied Communications Program (ACP) with wanderlust and a passion for radio. Since then, he’s been a solo host for stations all over British Columbia. After years of working his way up the industry ladder, Chris now finds himself in back in Victoria with a significant co-hosting gig at 107.3 Virgin Radio. “Just like anything, you start small and work your way up,” says Chris. “For radio and television and stuff, you go to the smaller markets.” In working for over seven different stations over the course of his career, each of which in varingly populated cities, Chris has grown to appreciate the community that local broadcasting can facilitate. “Everytime you crack the mic,” Chris says, “you just have to think ‘ who’s listening right now? ’” According to Chris, it’s the personal connection between a host and their audience that keeps radio running. As a husband and father-of-two, Chris seems to