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Friday was Redblacks quarterback-turned-broadcaster Henry Burris’s last day on CTV Morning Live Ottawa, the show reports.

But it doesn’t sound like this is the end of the game on the tube for the three-time Grey Cup champ.

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Burris told viewers that he’s going to continue to be heard on TSN 1200 and CFRA 580, while he and wife Nicole launch a series of new ventures focussed on helping kids through sports, health and wellness.

“My wife and I, we’re starting many different platforms that are based off those three that we’re going to continue in the city helping kids reach their dreams, just as people did with me with mine.”

Watch for camps, products, podcasts and a speakers series, Burris said.

But never fear, he said, addressing rumours he was moving to Toronto, “Ottawa is still home.”

“Hank will still be part of the Bell Media family, as he shifts his focus back to his football roots,” according to a Friday morning tweet from the show.

“Everyone here is going to miss having him as part of our team and we wish him all the luck in the world.”

Burris’s first day on the morning show was Apr. 6, 2017, one year after he led the Redblacks to their latest Grey Cup victory.

“Awww, so sad!” tweeted one viewer.

“Henry had a southern charm that would warm up the worst of our Ottawa winter. He will be missed.”