It goes without saying that Annette is an absolute treasure on the Morning Live show. Her vibrant energy, genuine warmth, and undeniable charisma have made her a beloved staple of our daily routines, bringing a much-needed dose of brightness to our mornings.

We're going to miss you Annette!

My favorite moments are watching Annette on morning live news for 40 years...I have watched her from the beganing to the end. She was a pleasant lady and always dressed nice and proper. It sadened me so much to see her leave...please stay-hahaha. I wish her all the BEST. Hugs Annette

Annette Hamm is very professional and has a wonderful and positive person for someone doing a Monday to Friday morning news. Enjoy your late nights and sleeping in you deserve it!

So nice to see a Norfolk County Girl on TV every morning for so many years enjoy your retirement Annette. Looking forward to seeing more of you in and around the County. All the best!

We absolutely adore Annette’s rapid fire quick wit!! She’s continually made us literally laugh out loud. She’s lovely, bright, intelligent, well-read, and always smiling. Best wishes for an exciting and well deserved retirement ??✈️?️

Annette's love for books and reading has made her such a joy to work with over the years as we've coordinated author appearances on CHCH Morning Live. Her energy is infectious, and she always makes authors feel so at ease. Annette, you will be dearly missed!

Annette you will be missed very much it won’t be the same without you. I wanna wish you a very happy retirement ??. Enjoy your retirement and as a cat lover myself spoil your cats for me ( with lots of love and treats galore). ?

I have enjoyed the morning news with Annette for the past few years. Annette, you will certainly be missed. I can't imagine the morning news without your cheerful smiling face. Good luck in your future endeavours!

I got hooked to morning live during the pandemic in 2020 and haven't look back. I was love Annette energy and dedication to sharing stories. She is always professional and witty sense of humor. I will miss seeing in the morning but wish you all success in retirement. It will be nice to sleep in abit I am sure.

My favourite moment was reaching out to Annette during your 'where are you watching from' segment when we were visiting our daughter & her family in North Bay (last September) our twin grandson's Felix and Christian have always associated CH Morning Live with Gran & Gdad (both when they visit us in Brantford and when we visit them in North Bay - as we have never miss watching) and were thrilled when Annette announced they were starting back to school that morning and watching the news with Gran & Gdad.... Annette I loved how you took the extra time and care to email us back and ask more questions to find out more about why we were there, how much the news meant to the boys and why... and most importantly I love how you made two 7 year olds so very happy and excited especially when they got to share with their classmates that their names were on the news that morning. Terry & Gary Matheson

Labour Day in September of 2016 was my first ever segment on CHCH Morning Live. I was prepared, with all my food visuals and key messages ready to go. Annette was my host/interviewer. I was nervous, a new registered dietitian in media - and I didn't know what to expect. Annette was an AMAZING host. Made me feel comfortable, confident for my first live on air TV appearance. After that first segment, I started doing monthly segments on Morning Live with Annette. Annette is always super professional, kind, encouraging and is such a great supporter of women. Over the years, Annette has been really encouraging and helped me grow as a nutrition guest expert. I will never forget that and am so grateful we had so many opportunities to work together! - Michelle Jaelin registered dietitian and nutrition guest expert

I met you a few times over the years, always been a fan! First introduced to you by your father-in-law (Jim). Hope. You really enjoy your retirement now that you’ve “graduated “ from life.

Annette & Bob were my go to morning show..I switched from that other show...when I was recovering from surgery. I've been a fan for.16 years ...lifelong CH watcher Gonna miss you...I was sad to hear news of you leaving for retirement pastures..Enjoy and happy trails Jeff from Burlington

Thank you Annette for sharing the last 40 years with us (the viewers) and CHCH. I love the banter you have with your co-workers. You will be missed by many. Enjoy your new found freedom.

Congratulations on your retirement. We have enjoyed watching you on the Morning Live News for years, and will miss your wonderful smile, and humor! All the best in your new chapter!

While I don't have a specific moment of watching you on CHTV, I truly enjoy watching morning live and how you & your team get my day started. Your smile & sense of humor is going to be very difficult to replace. THANK YOU for everything you did. I wish you a very happy retirement & all the best life has to offer.

How can you say thank you to someone who has been a part of your daily life for so long. There are not enough words to express the gratitude we feel for your work ethic, dedication and genuine caring and reporting of events and happenings in our world. We wish you all the best in your next chapter as you start a well earned retirement!

Congratulations on your retirement! Thought we are going to miss you, your kindness, your smiles and your true passion for presenting the news on CHCH, we are watching for the last 40 years and now from our vacation spot in Benalmadena, Spain!

well Miss A the time draws near for the curtain to come down on your days At CH...I know you will take away lots of memories and funny happenings too, you will be missed , but I know you probably have all kinds of future adventures and travel plans in the works to keep you and the D man going strong. Hope to see you at the June 26h Fogg gathering to get a hug... The Lam Man..

I have literally grown up watching Annette. As a fellow Norfolk girl. Thank you for all these amazing years and wish you the best in your retirement Annette 🙂

Annette, I know you'll have an amazing retirement journey, but we'll miss you on air! You are so genuine, professional, calm, intelligent, funny, well-read, knowledgeable, with a quick wit. And I love the nature photos you've shared for us with Brian. You've given the Morning Live show credibility and balance without it being all doom and gloom or all fluff. Thank you for being a positive part of our morning. Enjoy your travels! (Maybe we'll see you for a visit on air occasionally?)

Going to miss seeing annette on the morning live news

Dear Annette: I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate you on your retirement after 40 remarkable years at CHCH and in public broadcasting. Throughout your distinguished career, you have forged countless meaningful relationships with viewers, community-based organizations, and stakeholders across the GTHA and Niagara Region. Your wealth of knowledge and your constant quest to make a difference reflect your true character. Nowhere was this more evident than on the morning show. You possess a rare, effortless ability to connect with local community members and on-air personalities alike, instantly making everyone feel confident, comfortable, and completely relaxed the moment the segment goes live. As the great Canadian author Margaret Laurence once wrote: "Beyond the differences of race, nation, and culture, there is a common human experience, and to touch that common ground is what writing—and living—is all about." Through your journalism, you have spent four decades touching that common ground, calming nerves, and elevating our community. Please know that you have left an indelible mark on the world of public broadcasting. Although this chapter has concluded, I have no doubt that your next chapter will see you continue to inspire and make a difference in the community at large. Wishing you all the best in your well-deserved retirement!

Annette happy retirement. Arthur my daughter cat & I going to miss you in the morning. Annette have a blessed & enjoyment retirement you definitely deserve it. Stay healthy & active enjoy your time with your family. Thank you for visiting my Livingroom every morning. Take care & hugs Isabelle Shields

My male Grand Champion Basset Hound, Cecil B. DeMille and I were on the show being interviewed by Annette on several occasions before we showed at the famous Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York City. Annette made us feel like we were celebrities. She always enjoyed petting Cecil , drool and all. It was an honor for us to be on Morning live with Annette. Wishing you all the best on a well deserved retirement.

I’ve been a CHCH viewer for as long as I can remember. Right from my childhood and now I’m 45. A staple of my morning and evening routine is watching Morning Live and the evening news. That being said, I’ve watched Annette for many, many years! Her outgoing nature, cheerful disposition and professionalism will be so missed. I can’t think of one particular story that sticks out, but I always loved her reaction in more recent years to “Feel Good Time” and the videos with cats. Annette, you are truly a staple in this community and will certainly be missed on Morning Live but my, oh, my…Enjoy that well deserved retirement!!! Wishing you all the best!!! (With lots of reading, kitty cuddles and trips to Disney!)

It's been an honor and privilege being here with Annette all these years. She made chch what it is today! I wish her all the best in life. She will be sorely missed. She is irreplaceable!

Meeting Annette in person through a mutual friend was a DUH moment for me. I momentarily couldn’t figure out why she didn’t recognize me when I see her every morning lol. We had a giggle. She is just as lovely in person as she is on Morning Live. She will be missed but I am sure Simone will do a fantastic job filling her shoes.

Best of luck on your retirement.Enjoy.We will miss you on CHCH every morning

My favorite segment was Annette scaling the Stelco tower in Hamilton. Such a trooper ? I'm going miss Annette's cheery anchorship on the morning news. I wish her a restful , happy retirement! Much deserved.

I moved to Hamilton in 2009 and the first two faces to welcome me was Bob and Annette on CHCH. I watched faithfully until we moved back west in 2022, so my family submitted my 50th birthday photo to commemorate. Bob retired the same month I moved. Everytime I visit my daughters I watch CHCH. This morning I heard Annette was retiring as well. Nothing last forever. A new chapter for Annette sounds exciting, and I wish you the best. Thank you for being part of my Hamilton life!

Annette thank you for being a shining star on tv every morning. You are my favourite of the morning hosts (sorry Rick lol) your attitude is infectious and your smile lights up Hamilton. When going to Delta and Mohawk College everyday I would turn on Morning Live on the HSR Bus and watch you until I got to school and you made my day that much more enjoyable So from the bottom of my heart thank you for being a role model for me and for always smiling. Cheers to 40 years

Annette thank you for being a shining star on tv every morning. You are my favourite of the morning hosts (sorry Rick lol) your attitude is infectious and your smile lights up Hamilton. When going to Delta and Mohawk College everyday I would turn on Morning Live on the HSR Bus and watch you until I got to school and you made my day that much more enjoyable So from the bottom of my heart thank you for being a role model for me and for always smiling. Cheers to 40 years

I love your long hair. I also had shorter hair but let it grow longer with Covid- and kept my original colour as my husband likes it the way it is. I'm about your age -a recently retired RN of 42 years and enjoyed watching you every morning before my shifts. I'm still on that schedule with life in general. (Its still hard to adjust!) Hope you enjoy your spare time as much I do. Keep well.

enjoy your retirement and travel travel travel

For years, we’ve started our day with a cup of coffee and Annette. She was so easy to listen. We’ll definitely miss her!

I can't imagine starting my morning without you! The professionalism and personal touch you brought every day shone through. Your community involvement was amazing. Simone was mentored by the best! Enjoy this new chapter! You will be missed ❤️

Hi Annette, You have been somebody that I have watched every morning on Morning Live since I could remember! Your face and smile have been the first thing we see in the morning before we head off for our day, and it's not going to be the same without you! I got into the broadcasting world, BECAUSE of you! I am upset I won't have the chance to work with you one day, but just know that everyone is so happy to of known you!! have the best retirement!!!!!!!!

As a faithful morning live viewer, my favourite moment was the opportunity to meet you and your husband on a tour of Ireland in October 2025. Best wishes for a well deserved retirement. Best Regards, Sue

You know what ? ... There's been just far too many good times to mention with Annette on Morning Live. It would be impossible to pick out just one. Each and every day has been AWESOME. She certainly is THE BEST. Have a great retirement Annette .... And SLEEP WELL !!!

Annette, Our family would like to wish you a happy retirement as we are long time viewers. My girls, now in their 20’s, have been engaged in the news because you are a solid role model with your sense of honesty, humour and kindness. Your fun banter at the desk and on the couch is so delightful. We particularly enjoy the “ Betty and Judy” stories and this has allowed for a deep connection as we had decided long ago, or the girls did, to rescue cats, we currently we have 6. No judgement please, hahaha. We have also appreciated your devotion to reading and your advocacy to our library system. Enjoy your time in retirement with Daniel as it is so well deserved. Deanna, Ava and Thea from Welland

I Love that Annette loves cats as much as I do. Feel good is the best. She is the ultimate professional and at the same time very caring and compassionate. Wish you all the best, in your retirement! As a healthcare worker, we relied on those feel good moment, during Covid, while working in the Emergency Dept. Enjoy and sleep in!!!! Lisa

We've watched CHCH news for years and have watched you grow from a reporter to an anchor. You'll be greatly missed, but you've earned and deserve to enjoy a new chapter in your life, including reading more books, doing more cruising, travelling and sleeping in! Thank you for your community work as well. Best of luck to Simone in her new position - she has large shoes to fill, but she'll be great.

I have watched Annette for years. She is so professional and you could tell she loves her job. I enjoyed it when she did the adopatable pet Monday segments. You could tell she really loves animals. The other segments were the book segments. You could also tell she is an avid reader and it shows. I am really going to miss her on Morning Live. I wish her all the best!!! One classy lady. ♡♡♡

Congratulations Annette! Thank you for all you have done to reawaken a love of literature. Your enthusiasm about books is contagious! You have helped many readers by introducing them to authors and helped authors by promoting their work. A big thank you!!!

Have watched you since moving to Hagersville 36 years ago! Will miss seeing you during the week but know you will enjoy retirement! Lots of time to travel and if you ever want information on a great experience in South Africa, I’m an email away! Been doing it since I retired in 2011! Best of luck Annette!

It was great meeting you at an event for a retirement party that was hosted at the law firm that I worked at. Such a lovely wonderful person! Enjoy your retirement! So well deserved!

I wish you all the best on your retirement. I've been a viewer since I was young watching with my parents. I remember you when you were reporting in a types of weather, just like Simone. I cried sad tears when you announced your retirement, and I happy tears when you announced Simone is filling your shoes.. Shes got big ones to fill. You're leaving behind as a legend! Morning live and CHCH will not be the same without you. I hope you and Daniel have the best retirement together and travel lots. All the best, Annette! You were one of the best!!

Annette, wishing you fabulous sleep ins, more cuddles with your kitties with your tea on your porch & beautiful sun rises and now Sunsets. Lots of travel and spending time with our hubby. Thank You for 40 years, you will definitely be missed.

Annette it has been our pleasure getting to know you through the television set. I wish you congratulations on your well deserved retirement. Here’s to your next chapter I wish you health, happiness, travel and sleeping in. Enjoy 😊 you will be missed .

My husband and I would like to wish you all the best in your retirement. We will miss your quick wit, funny puns and turns of phrase. You have been a joy to watch for so many years and hope to still see you on instagram sharing your travels and adventures. I listened to your podcast with Rick and am so happy to hear that you will not be leaving the airwaves completely behind but will be doing podcasts on your very favourite subject...books!!! Take care and know that you will be missed by so many. PS please tell Brian he can't retire for at least a year because I don't think audiences could handle both of your leaving. Carol and Denis

I loved when Annette and Daniel were first married and were interviewed at Disney World. I can’t remember who did the interview but when he announced that they “HAD to get married… because they love each other so much!”. The reactions were priceless! Best wishes for a well-deserved retirement Annette, although I suspect you will keep busy! 💕

Funny, as I began to write I found myself tearing up. Because Annette had been such a part of my everyday life it’s like losing a friend. I will miss Annette’s welcoming smile every morning. I can’t think of anything that stands out as a distinctive moment or memory. What I will remember is Annette’s championing books and authors. Especially local authors. I have a long list of books Annette’s segments on morning live. Enjoy your well deserved retirement Annette. Sleeping in, eating chips and reading the books you haven’t had time for. New and exciting adventures await you and Daniel.

All the best on your new chapter

My favourite memory of Annetta hamm was the absolute treasure to wake up with her every morning and to see her lovely smile that she always had every morning and I tell you she always made me laugh and smile thank you for all that I will miss you Annetta hamm love yeah keep up all the work and I hope you enjoy retirement Annetta

You were always smiling. You are going to be missed. Enjoy your retirement to its fullest!

I have watched Annette and CHCH for Years and Years I will miss you ever so much but happy you are in great health to enjoy your retirement. Congratulations My favourite Host of Morning Life.

Favourite moments are just watching her on CHCH I just want to wish her a Happy Retirement after 40 years working. You are going to love it and you will be missed. It’s going to be a Kleenex morning on Friday. Love ❤️ and hugs Annette

You were the sunshine every morning. Congratulations on your retirement. There are so many moments I can't pick one. I wish you well, all the best in whatever your journey leads you to. Be safe and enjoy!! Thank you for 40 years. Huge Hugzzz

Annette, you have been part of my morning coffee for years, too numerous to count. I have enjoyed you presenting the news with professionalism, class and a smile that brightens the start to your day. You will be truly missed but so deserving of your up coming retirement. Congratulations!

Congratulations on your retirement You will be missed, enjoy your next chapter

I have enjoyed watching you over the years. Congratulations on your well deserved retirement. You will be sorely missed.

Annette, it's hard to believe that forty years have passed since we first saw you on the CHCH airwaves! Thank you for being a big and regular part of our lives! You have done a wonderful job and we wish you a very long well deserved retirement filled with much happiness and good health! Cheers to you!!! Tom and Lianne Daley Fonthill, ON

I loved Annette’s stories about Betty and Judy her cats. Annette shows such compassion, class and kindness in everything she does. I’ll miss her, just like I miss Bob. Congratulations Annette! Enjoy your retirement, it’s the best job you’ve ever had. You will be missed.

Good morning Annette. Congratulations on your upcoming retirement. Well deserved. Not sure if you remember me , but I use to be the Community Services Officer at Haldimand OPP detachment back in the day. I remember when Mark Foster and I would do a segment with you , you always said to me “ how now Brown cow” when ever we would meet. I still laugh about that. Going to miss watching you every morning. Best of luck for a long and happy retirement. Thanks for all you have done for the communities that CHCH covers over the years. Take care and thank you.

Thank you for so many great years. I have watched you since the beginning. I always loved your stories and especially when the pets came it. Everytime there was a cat I always thought we would hear you adopted them all. Enjoy your much deserved retirement.

Annette made you feel like you were sitting in your Livingroom with a loved family member sharing a coffee and chatting about the morning news. Just a consummate pro. There will never be another one like her. Thank you Annette and best wishes!

Annette, you will be sorely missed! My Mom introduced you to me at a Theatre Aquarius production and you were lovely to speak with. I've followed your career from the beginning. What an admirable achievement.

Happy retirement. You will be missed.

Going to miss you on Morning Live you have been a wonderful host and I've enjoyed mornings with you. Good luck on your retirement you deserve to sleep in.

As fellow 'Norfolk-ers', our paths never crossed in Norfolk County - but instead we met in our professional lives! As a PR consultant, I always appreciated your genuine interest and support of the Canadian brands that I worked with. All of them enjoyed their lifestyle interview segments with Annette! Bon voyage to one of the best in Canadian media and best of luck wherever life takes you next!

I've met Annette at Royal Botanical Gardens a few times, and she was as friendly and receptive as she is on TV. Another time, we had a submitted vacation photo selected for Morning Live. Something happened and our photo wasn't shown - oh well, we thought. Later that day, we received a note from Annette - apologizing for the error, admiring the location, and assuring us it'd be on TV the next morning! And it was. We were so surprised and touched that dhe would've bothered. On TV and in real life, Annette shows she cares.

I enjoyed watching Annette do food segments and trying new things on the air. Wish you the on your retirement, Annette!

We always enjoyed the morning news with Annette . Great respect for all you have done ! You will be missed!! Enjoy the next chapter in your life !

I remember Annette from one of the first times we saw her. Mic i hand, she was interviewing a Hamilton Police officer. A very respectful reporter, she asked the questions and quietly waited for the response. From that day on, when Annette was on air our family listened. We will miss you Annette and wish you the best retirement with your feet up and a coffee or tea in hand.

Annette congratulations on your retirement. I have watched you over the years and you are an amazing and caring person. You will be missed I love watching Morning Live each day. I'm sure you have plenty of amazing adventures planned in the coming years.

I'm the happiest married 64 year old successful business man in Niagara Falls. From 50-61 spent 1 week out of every month in Florida plus some 6 month stints in the winter. I was kind of retired early while in business. A while back a friend Dave Halbert mentioned his relationship with you and I lit up like a Christmas tree. I always had my internet tv box with me in Florida to watch CHCH every morning to monitor traffic for staff. While in Canada I had to drive all over Ontario so CHCH had to be on as soon as I got up. Annette I just can't express to you how happy we were when it was announced. You go girl !!!! Congrats my friend. You are awesome, have a very happy healthy retirement !!!! You'll be missed !!

I moved to Burlington 5 years ago after my husband died of cancer in 2019. I started watching the morning show and was introduced to Monica at Glamjulz. Annette, you helped me to feel like living down here was home. I have now moved back to Owen Sound but faithfully watch the morning show every day. You will be truly missed and I wish you a wonderful retirement 🙏 ❤️

Congratulations Annette on your retirement! After 40 years of hard work and dedication to your craft and career, a much deserved retirement is in order. I didn't start watching CHCH Morning Live until 2005 when I moved to Brantford, but have been watching ever since. It has been a real pleasure to watch you over the last 20+ years each and every morning co-anchor the morning show. Your professionalism, humour, and personality shine through in every show. I truly appreciate that the station allows the morning team to be themselves while still being professional. Your presence brings calmness, maturity and wisdom, yet curiosity and fun-lovingness to the show. I don't know you but you come across as a nice human being, who is kind, intelligent, well educated, thoughtful, curious, well read, and one who sincerely cares about animals, especially cats. You will be greatly missed by many, myself included. I am happy for you to be retiring and yet sad to see you go. I'm sure many share this sentiment. (Simone has big shoes to fill). I wish you much happiness and success in your future endeavors in your retirement. I envision you and your husband sailing off into the sunset to find new and far off lands to explore. I'm sure travelling will be one of your favourite hobbies. Enjoy!

Annette, We really enjoyed your segments with special guests, especially the ones where you reviewed book reads for the summer. There were always great suggestions. We looked forward to starting our day with CHCH morning live and seeing you behind the desk - you were always cheerful and a great way to start our day! We will miss your smile, your great sense of humor and connection with the viewers. Congratulations on your retirement...well deserved. We are sure you will enjoy all your travel plans. Carol, Craig and Rusty (our 10 yr old Dachshund)

Annette Hamm I Like Your Happy Face And Smile on CHCH Morning Live Bob Cowan Tim Belon CHCH my favourite TV station and you all location 163 Jackson Street Downtown Hamilton Annette you were the best newest person I ever known when I saw you on CHCH Morning Live and now you today you were you’re retiring after 40 years. I will miss you. You are the best and you were the superstar thank you Annette. I wish you the best happy sleep cause you do like to sleep, but I will miss you and plus I’ll keep in touch with you and

My Daughter Tawnya Metcalfe got me hooked on watching Morning Live CHCH. Always look forward to see the morning news with Annette, from short hair to long hair. I will always remember Annette for her love of her cats. Annette we will miss you. Enjoy the next chapter of your life. Thank you for being part of our lives. Lesley Metcalfe and my daughter Tawnya

Congratulations Annette on your retirement well earned!!! CHCH has been my morning ritual news station for a few decades now. I was fortunate enough to quickly meet you as one of the stomptastic line dancers showcased earlier this year. Wishing you many restful mornings! Joanne Bouchard

Thank you Annette for sharing the past 40 years with us. Enjoy watching the fun and energy you all have every morning making us smile, and Chip days!! You will be missed! So happy for you, enjoy retirement and this next chapter in life! Looking forward to your podcast.

Congratulations Annette on your Retirement 😊 My mornings have always started with my coffee, the Spectator Sudoku, and watching Morning Live. I was fortunate to be part of your program August, 2024. You interviewed me to talk about The Bright Run and our Team Jody, who is my daughter that passed away of Breast Cancer and from that I got a grief support group registered in Hamilton for Parents who had lost a child, called The Compassionate Friends of Hamilton and Area. You were so warm and encouraging which helped me relax doing the interview that my family said I did great!! Thank You again for the opportunity to be a part of your program. Good Luck and enjoy the many adventures ahead in your travels. Emily MacKenzie

Enjoy your retirement, we will miss you!

I am going to miss Annette so much. She is however going to relate our dilemma of watching CHCH and Tim Bolen! When to switch, do I switch? Love them both. I do love all the hosts on CHCH, they get along so well, but I cant change the channel to watch Annette!!! I do wish her well on her retirement.

Our three sons (who are now adults!) have grown up with your voice in the background of our busy mornings. We always stop for the “feel good time” and “where are you watching” segments and we were thrilled when you shared our puppy Ruby’s enthusiastic reaction to an adoptable dog on the spca segment. We wish you the best in your retirement as you read more, travel more and enjoy some well deserved sleep-ins. Thanks for being a part of our lives. We will miss you.

Annette, all the best in your retirement. You've been a lot to me and, watching you every morning was great. You're cute!!! All the best to you. Hugs!!!

Congratulations Annette! Not just on your retirement, but also on your 40 successful years with CHCH. You will be missed -- Morning Live is a staple for us. We wish you many happy & healthy years to enjoy your retirement.

Have a well deserved retirement Annette!! Enjoy life and know that you will be greatly missed. Congratulations and best wishes!!!

Annette I have been watching you for your 40 years and I am truly going to miss your fun adventures and seeing you with the crew you have worked with over the years truly wish they could clone you. Enjoy your retirement takes some getting use to but I’m sure you’ll have fun and enjoy your life xo lots of best wishes Cindy

As a long time CHCH viewer,I want to say that you are going to love retirement! Enjoy. Thrilled about Annette's Book Club, great idea. I belong to two book clubs and occasionally we do a movie night and it is always well attended. We also don't all read the same books, that works and has kept us going for years and years!

When I met you at the YWCA Women of Distinction nominee reception in January 2019, I never imagined how much one connection would shape my journey. That encounter inspired me to reach out to you about running cooking segments to support mental wellness. Always supportive and encouraging, you opened doors to meaningful relationships, inspiring stories, and heartfelt connections with the CHCH Morning Live viewers that I will always cherish. And years later, when the roles were reversed and you joined me as a guest on my cooking show, it was such a joy to see another side of you — just as warm, thoughtful, and joyful. Annette, I can’t thank you enough for your kindness, openness, professionalism, and the steady cheerfulness you have brought to our mornings. You have inspired countless women, and your impact will continue to be felt. Next Monday will feel very different, a little heavier yet, but I am so happy for you and excited for Simone. May retirement bring slower mornings, joyful adventures, deep rest, and all the goodness you have so generously given to others returned to you tenfold. You will be greatly missed. God bless.💛 PS... Congratulations on your new podcast! What a great idea!

Annette, Thank you for making my mornings bright all these years. Happy Retirement!! Enjoy the nice slow mornings!! I'll be following the book club so it's until next time, not goodbye. 😘

Sorry to see you go, Annette! I’ve been watching you for close to forty years. You’ve been part of my morning coffee wake up. Good luck in your you next chapter!

I hope that I am not too late in sending this! I don't have ONE single favourite memory of Annette, because there are SOOOO many! At 35 years old, I have pretty well started every day watching her on CHCH. Rather than watching cartoons as a kid before school, I was watching the news. Every morning for as far back as I can recall, Annette has been in the background. She has shared the good news, the bad news and does it so wonderfully! She is such a positive person and was part of the reason that I wanted to work in media, and while I am not in the news like I had planned, I did get the diploma and part of that was because of her! She's always so cheery, no matter what is going on and professional. I adore her and will miss her on the news immensely. I truly hope that we still see you around Annette! Enjoy your retirement, it is truly well deserved and now you can catch up on some sleep! Wishing you and Daniel all the best! We'll miss you!

I remember chasing you out of crime scenes while you were out hunting up your stories. You were tenacious. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter.

My mornings will never be the same after Annette retires. I’ve been watching daily for at least 20 years and her presence will definitely be missed here. Her and I are actually distant cousins on her mother’s side and when I was a teenager we lived across the road from her family farm near Walsingham for a short time and I babysat her and her sister a couple of times. Also I remember her Aunt Helen, who was in my Grade 9 home room at Delhi High School. I wish Annette all the best in her retirement!