Shushma Datt is a trailblazer in Canadian broadcasting, known as the first Indo-Canadian broadcaster in the country. Arriving in Vancouver in the 1970s, she broke new ground by hosting Indian programming on CJVB and later founded Rim Jhim, the world’s first 24-hour South Asian radio station outside of India. In 2005, Shushma secured an AM license to launch RJ1200, now Spice Radio, further cementing her legacy.

Her contributions have earned her numerous accolades, including the Order of British Columbia. Shushma’s work not only transformed ethnic broadcasting but also paved the way for women and cultural understanding in Canada.

Congratulations to Shushma Datt – 2023 BCAB Broadcaster of the Year