Ron Knight (politician)

Ronald Henry Knight (June 19, 1932 – December 17, 2021) was a politician in Ontario, Canada.

He then held positions at stations in Rouyn Noranda, Pembroke and Fort William (now Thunder Bay).

In 1961, he was hired by CKPR-TV, in Fort William, to broadcast the evening news, and he held that position until 1967.

Even while serving as an MPP, Knight held a part-time position with Toronto radio station CHUM.

[7] In October 1969, Knight stood in the house and announced that he was leaving the Liberal party and would sit as an independent.

He said, "From this day forward I will sit as a free member speaking under the protection of no party, Liberal, Conservative, New Democrat...