CBC Maritimes announced Thursday that Bill Roach will be the new host of Weekend Mornings.

For years, Roach has worked on Nova Scotia's Mainstreet Halifax as the traffic and weather correspondent, and he also regularly filled in as host.

He's also filled in delivering sports news and hosted Weekend Mornings this fall.

Roach begins hosting the show full time on Dec. 5. He takes over from long-time host Stan Carew, who died this summer.

Roach joined CBC in 2001.

In the meantime, here are five things worth knowing about Roach:



1. He grew up on the east coast of Cape Breton.



2. He got his start in radio at 15 with CIGO in Port Hawkesbury.



3. He's a big sports fan and a loyal supporter of the Oilers, Patriots, Blue Jays, and Eskimos.



4. Useless musical knowledge fills his head. His music collection contains everything from Burl Ives to Rage Against the Machine (and he has a soft spot for Broadway musicals).



5. His beard looks better on the radio than it does in person. Really.