Arthur WEINTHAL

ARTHUR WEINTHAL On May 14, 2022 with both of his children present, Arthur Weinthal died in his 90th year. Father to Karen (Enid) and Eric (Ruth), deeply-loved brother of Halina Silverman, predeceased by his cherished wife, Susie Wigderson Weinthal, 'Pa' to beloved grandkids and great- grandkids. The funeral service is Tuesday, May 17, at Benjamin's Park Memorial Chapel, 2401 Steeles Avenue West in Toronto. Please check www.benjamins.ca for shiva details. Donations to J.I.A.S. are greatly appreciated. jiastoronto.org. Born in Montreal and graduating from McGill University, Arthur began working in advertising and radio news. Moving his family to Toronto in 1962, Arthur joined the CTV Television Network where he had a celebrated career. He became Program Director in 1966, Vice President and Director of Entertainment Programming in 1973 and Vice President of all Programming in 1994. He spent 36 years at CTV and subsequently served as consultant to Canada's leading production companies and numerous other networks. Awarded the Canadian Film and Television Producer's Association Jack Chisolm Award for Lifetime Achievement, Arthur was also honoured with a special Gemini Award for his varied contributions to Canadian television. He was Director and First Vice-Chairman of the Children's Broadcast Institute and in 1999 was inducted into the Canadian Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame as a pioneer whose innovations helped to develop Canadian private broadcasting. In addition to dedication to many boards and organizations, in 2001 Arthur Weinthal became Honorary Lifetime Director of the Banff Television Foundation where he previously served as Chairman of the Board of Governors. Hardly all work and no play, Arthur greatly enjoyed travel, music, art, fine food, wines and the occasional cigar.