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Dean Recksiedler

Managing Editor - Mornings and Overnights

About Dean

I love my job. OK, I could do without the 1:30am wake-up call but otherwise being the producer of the CityNews Vancouver morning radio show is a blast. I work with people who are passionate about what they do and dedicated to their craft. You can't ask for anything more. So how did I get here? I started at CityNews Vancouver in 2001 after working at CJOR in the South Okanagan and CFCP in Courtenay. I remember listening to CityNews Vancouver's coverage of the September 11th attacks on my day off and knew I had made the right choice. It was compelling, engaging and informative. I try to bring those three elements to the Morning Show every day. Personally, I am a married father-of-three who lives south of the Fraser River. Yes, I commute just like you do and, yes, I feel your pain. I spend what little free time I have kayaking, training for triathlons, refereeing minor hockey, advocating for a cure for cystic fibrosis, and being the best father I can to my children and husband to my wife.

Latest stories published

Tips to stay safe at Taylor Swift concerts in Vancouver

As hundreds of thousands of people descend into downtown Vancouver this weekend for Taylor Swift's Eras Tour shows, it's a good idea to have a plan in place to keep yourself safe.
B.C. charities report benefiting from Taylor Swift effect

B.C. charities say they too are benefiting from the arrival of Taylor Swift and her Eras Tour concerts this weekend.
New Westminster police continue 'bait package' program to deter doorstep theft

The New Westminster Police Department is bringing back its "bait package" program for the third year.

Cyber attack targets New Westminster School District

More than a week after it occurred, New Westminster Schools District 40 says it was the victim of a cyber attack.
Burnaby city council to look at tougher bear spray regulations

Burnaby city council could make it tougher for people to buy bear spray. Civic politicians are set to ask staff to look into ways to regulate it.
Gas prices could go up if Canadian dollar continues to struggle: analyst

It's unclear where gas prices across the Lower Mainland are headed this week. The problem according to the analysts at GasBuddy is there are several competing factors at play.
Candlelight vigil held for missing Surrey teen found dead

Dozens gathered in Delta Sunday night to remember the life of an 18-year-old who had been missing for weeks. The candlelight vigil was held to say goodbye to Joseph Maku.
Three fires set 'deliberately' at Port Moody school: police

Port Moody police are investigating a trio of suspicious occurrences at an elementary school.
Sister of missing Surrey teen issues emotional plea to find little brother

The heartbreaking post begins by saying that "words cannot describe how different the house has felt since Joseph went missing."