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Lowell Green

Lowell Green was a Canadian radio personality, journalist, and author best known for hosting the conservative Ottawa morning talk show *The Lowell Green Show* on CFRA.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Lowell Green was a Canadian radio personality, journalist, and author best known for hosting the conservative Ottawa morning talk show *The Lowell Green Show* on CFRA. He became a prominent voice in Ottawa broadcasting and was also active as a community fundraiser and commentator.

Early life

Lowell Green was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to Canadian parents in 1936 and grew up in Arthur, Ontario. He later studied at Macdonald Agricultural College at McGill University.

Broadcasting career

Green joined CFRA in 1960 and moved from reporting into talk radio, launching *Greenline* in 1966. He became widely known for his conservative call-in programs and for a long career in Ottawa radio.

Writing and public activity

Beyond radio, Green wrote newspaper material and several books. He also helped found local charitable and civic initiatives in Ottawa.

Later life and death

Green retired from broadcasting in 2016, though reports note he continued contributing to CFRA programming afterward. He died on 14 February 2026.

Key facts

  • Lowell Green was a Canadian radio personality, journalist, and author.
  • He hosted *The Lowell Green Show* on CFRA, a conservative morning talk show in Ottawa.
  • By 2016, he was described as North America’s longest-serving open-line talk show host.
  • He co-founded the Ottawa chapter of Big Brothers and the Help Santa Toy Parade.
  • Green died on 14 February 2026 at the age of 89.
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Canadian context

Green was a major figure in Ottawa radio and a long-serving Canadian talk-show host, making him notable in Canadian broadcasting history.

Frequently asked questions

Who was Lowell Green?
He was a Canadian radio personality, journalist, and author best known for his long-running Ottawa talk radio career on CFRA.
What was Lowell Green known for on radio?
He was best known for hosting *The Lowell Green Show*, a conservative morning open-line program in Ottawa.
When was Lowell Green born and when did he die?
He was born on 7 July 1936 and died on 14 February 2026.
Where was Lowell Green born?
He was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, and later grew up in Arthur, Ontario.
What were some of Lowell Green’s community activities?
He co-founded the Ottawa chapter of Big Brothers and the Help Santa Toy Parade, and he was also involved in other Ottawa civic efforts.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_Green
    Supports: Birth, death, career summary, CFRA hosting, and writing.
  2. CBC News — https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/longtime-ottawa-radio-host-lowell-green-dead-at-89-9.7091476
    Supports: Biography, CFRA career timeline, community work, retirement, and death.
  3. CTV News — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SDVacBycamw
    Supports: Reporting on his death, career legacy, retirement, and awards mentioned in the broadcast.
  4. TuneIn — https://tunein.com/radio/The-Lowell-Green-Show-p50746/
    Supports: Description of *The Lowell Green Show* and its Ottawa CFRA context.
  5. West Carleton Online / Ridge Rock Brew Co. repost — https://ridgerockbrewco.ca/blogs/local-events/green-s-new-book-just-common-sense
    Supports: Later-life book, CFRA hiring in 1960, *Greenline*, retirement, and community involvement.