Was a news anchor for BCTV (now Global BC), in Vancouver, British Columbia from 1975 until 2009.
Just signed a new contract to stay with Global News at Global BC.
In November 2009, Parsons was inducted to the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) Hall of Fame.
In November 2009, Parsons has written a book about his journalistic career entitled "A Life in the News".
Was a news anchor for CBC News Vancouver on CBC British Columbia from 2010 until his retirement in 2013. His last newscast with the CBC on December 20, 2013.