She was a strong leader and always just so human," said former CBC Vancouver Director Wayne Williams. (Doug Rushton)During her almost 40-year career Hughes was a strong mentor, said CBC General Manager Jennifer McGuire. At 19, she headed west, to B.C..She ended up working as a print reporter in Campbell River, then in Victoria, until she was recruited by CBC Vancouver. Hughes's long-time husband Doug Rushton said her ability to work with people left him in awe. (CBC Vancouver)

Source: CBC News May 05, 2018 19:18 UTC