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Gary Hanney

Director of Media

Gary joined ORC in 2009 shortly after retiring from a 40-year career as a photojournalist with BCTV News/Global. A graduate of BCIT – Broadcast Communications, he is recognized as a dedicated and skilled photojournalist with an extensive list of awards, achievements and contacts in the industry.

Gary’s distinguished career spans many years of a wide variety of local, national and international news coverage. He is currently an independent media consultant and photojournalist. He has been on 6 ORC Missions as a videographer and many of Gary’s videos can been viewed in ORC’s video gallery. 

 Honours & Awards

  • Distinguished Service Award – Canadian Association of Broadcasters

  • Lifetime Achievement Award – Radio & Television News Directors Association of Canada

  • RCMP Deputy Commissioner Commendation

  • Honorary Paramedic –BC Ambulance Service

  • Honorary Member Surrey Firefighters Association