Jay Levine

Harvey, David - Like everyone else, absolutely shocked. The FTV years, the Boo and Ricky years, my sisters and I were quite saddened by the news. He was one of the original "good guys". Please know that Caplan hearts are with you. May his memory be a blessing.

I am absolutely stunned and saddened to hear of the passing of Jay Levine. Jay and I worked together during those wonderful CityPulse News days. He was an incredibly talented and creative guy, but what I remember most are the conversations we used to have. We would talk about our ideas, our dreams and the things we hoped to do someday. I will never forget Jay telling me about this idea he had for a television program about fashion. It was a vision he believed in, and look what happened. That idea became Fashion Television with Jeanne Beker, and it grew into something seen around the world. Suddenly they were being welcomed into the great fashion houses and working with some of the world's most renowned designers. Jay had dreamed it, and then he made it happen. Back at CityPulse, Jay was also an Assignment Editor, and on a couple of occasions I managed to talk him into appearing in re-enactments I was shooting. Jay always said yes. That was Jay. But more than anything, he made me laugh. Even years later, whenever we ran into each other, it seemed all we had to do was look at one another and we'd start laughing again. Some friendships are just like that. I am truly stunned by this news. We have lost so many great and talented people from our CityPulse family over the years, and now we have lost another one. My deepest condolences to Jay's family and friends and to everyone who knew and loved him. Rest in peace, Jay. I will never forget the dreams we shared — and I will especially never forget the laughter.

I m very sad to read this news. Jay was a wonderful, thoughtful kind creative man. I’m at a loss for words. Way too young to leave us. My condolences to his family and his many friends. :(

many memories of working together - -you're a pro....may peace & healing go to your family....RIP

I was surprised and saddened by the terrible news of Jay's passing yesterday. The flood of childhood memories of my father and Jay's stepfather, Sheldon Rosen, the Island Yacht Club and the many outings with our fathers, Jay's sense of humor and our trip to Saratoga Springs to see Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young will always be a fond memory etched in my mind. .Deepest condolences on the loss of brother Jay to David and Harvey Levine.

Remembering a wonderful mentor today. My time as an intern at Fashion Television was such a special part of my early career, and he made me feel like I was truly there to learn, contribute and find my place. I’ll always be grateful for his kindness and everything he taught me. Jay was a trailblazer and a legend in Canadian media. He will be missed.

My heart goes out to his family friends and coworkers! A huge iconic part of our CityTv family! I hope the two Jays are up there having a wonderful laugh. So sad!

Sadden to hear of Jay’s passing. I worked with him at CityPulse and enjoyed many an early morning chat. He was witty, patient and helpful. Condolences to his family and friends. RIP Jay

I'm still trying to process Jays passing. He was such an integral part of my career at Citytv. He was such an easy boss whose amazing sense of humour was how he lead his team and was always enthusiastic and generous with all of us. He always had my back and gave me the courage to go out on my own. He created something so legendary on the Canadian media landscape and that will last forever. RIP I will miss you

Jay was a bright spark. Our condolences to his many friends and loved ones.

What a talented, thoughtful and genuinely gracious individual. I spent much of my professional career at the legendary CHUM City Building at 299 Queen Street West, and had the privilege of being around Jay and witnessing the quiet brilliance he brought to the workplace. Fashion Television was one of the most iconic productions to come out of that building, but what I remember most was Jay himself — thoughtful, witty, opinionated, sophisticated and always unassuming. He had a calm presence and a way of leading without needing to make a show of it. Jay was part of what made the Citytv brand so distinctive and special in those early years. I’ll always be grateful for the memories and for having had the opportunity to cross paths with him during such an important chapter of my career. Thank you for the memories, Jay. You will be missed.

Dovid, Baruch Dayan HaEmet. Amy and i send our deepest condolences. Jay seemed well when i saw him at your sons' bar mitzva not that long ago. I used to bump into him at my Mother's apartment building where he also lived. Always a smile and exchange of laughs. May his neshama have an easy transition to the next world.