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Radio & Podcast News – Local Radio Lab to acquire Toronto’s Indie88

Broadcast Dialogue's Canadian Radio Awards, also known as The Howards in recognition of our founding publisher Howard Christensen, are back for a fourth year....

Ben Mulroney, Steve Paikin among those joining 640 Toronto as contributors

Former etalk and CTV Your Morning host Ben Mulroney, TVO host Steve Paikin, and former Toronto deputy mayor Ana Bailão are among those joining...

David Common named new host of CBC Toronto’s ‘Metro Morning’

David Common has been named the new host of CBC Toronto morning radio show, Metro Morning. His first day in the host chair will...

Local Radio Lab to acquire Indie88 pending CRTC approval

Local Radio Lab has entered into an agreement to purchase Toronto alternative rock station Indie88 (CIND-FM), pending CRTC approval. Local Radio Lab is the current...

Radio & Podcast News – Corus plans format flip for Winnipeg’s Peggy @ 99.1

Corus Entertainment has released its on-air staff at its Winnipeg Soft AC station, Peggy @ 99.1 (CFPG-FM) ahead of a format flip, including morning...

Industry builder and CanCon champion Stan Klees dead at 91

Stan Klees, whose legacy includes co-founding the JUNO Awards and lobbying for Canadian content requirements, has passed away at age 91. "Leading the charge in...

‘A Day To Listen’ broadcast returns to 500 radio stations Saturday

In recognition of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, nearly 500 Canadian radio stations will come together for a third year to elevate...

Corus releases on-air staff ahead of format flip at Winnipeg’s Peggy @ 99.1

Corus Entertainment has released its on-air staff at its Winnipeg Soft AC station, Peggy @ 99.1 (CFPG-FM), ahead of a format flip. The station had...

Younger listeners just as likely to tune AM/FM as they are to stream in-car

Canadians aged 18-34 are just as likely to listen to AM/FM radio in the car as they are a streaming service, according to a...

Radio & Podcast News – Wendy Boomer named CCMA Country Personality of the Year

Wendy Boomer claimed the 2023 Canadian Country Music Association (CCMA) Country Personality of the Year honour, as the CCMA wrapped up Canadian Country Music...

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