In October 1999, the Douglas College Library at the New Westminster campus was named the Bill Hughes Family Library in recognition of Bill Hughes' long time support and service as a Douglas College Foundation board member.
Bill Hughes began his radio career in Trail in 1944 and started his long association with the Vancouver radio station CKNW in 1946. He hosted the popular program called The Roving Mike until 1994 when he broadcast the 15,000th show.
Bill Hughes became part-owner of CKNW in 1965 and was President from 1965-1977. He was also the President of the Vancouver Canucks from 1972-1981 and during that time served as a governor of the National Hockey League. Bill Hughes worked with many organizations in a voluntary capacity and has been awarded several broadcast and civic honours.
