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Andy Wilson to replace “Cousin” Vinny Barrucco on The Beat Montreal mornings

"Cousin" Vinny Barrucco has announced he's leaving Cogeco's The Beat 92.5 (CKBE-FM) Montreal. Barrucco, who has been with the station for the last seven years, announced on-air...

Investigative podcast Russia Rising newest offering on Corus Curiouscast network

Russia Rising, an investigative series hosted by Jeff Semple, the former Europe Bureau Chief for Global News, is the latest podcast to join Corus Entertainment's...

Jax Irwin joins Adam Wylde & TJ on Virgin Radio Toronto mornings

Jax Irwin is joining Adam Wylde and TJ on Virgin Radio 99.9 (CKFM-FM) Toronto mornings. Irwin, who has been midday host at Rogers' KiSS 92.5 (CKIS-FM) Toronto since 2015, joined Adam...

Radio & Podcast News In Brief – Stingray syndicates mornings across its Real Country and boom stations in rural Alberta

Stingray has moved to syndicate the morning shows across its Real Country and boom-branded radio stations in rural Alberta, leading to the elimination of...

Stingray syndicates ‘The Real Wake Up with Vinnie & Randi’ to 15 Alberta stations

Stingray has moved to syndicate the morning shows across its Real Country and boom-branded radio stations in rural Alberta, leading to the elimination of...

Community radio enjoying resurgence as campus stations face uncertainty

While community radio in Canada is finding a new niche audience, campus radio is facing increasing uncertainty, says Luke Smith, Learning and Development Officer,...

Radio and Podcast News In Brief – Evanov launches Jewel format in Halifax ahead of Stingray’s expansion of The Breeze

Stingray has revealed it’s expanding the Canadian footprint of The Breeze “easy, relaxing, and familiar favourites” format to Halifax. This Thursday (Jan. 17), Mix...

Evanov preemptively flips Halifax’s Rock 105 to The Jewel

The competition in Halifax's tight, 10-commercial station, radio market just heated up with a move by Evanov to preemptively flip its Rock 105 (CKHY-FM) station...

Stingray expands The Breeze format to Halifax

Stingray has revealed it's expanding the Canadian footprint of The Breeze “easy, relaxing, and familiar favourites” format to Halifax. This Thursday, Jan. 17, Mix 96.5...

Radio and Podcasting News In Brief – Acadia Broadcasting to acquire CIGO-FM

Acadia Broadcasting has filed an application with the CRTC to acquire CIGO-FM Port Hawkesbury, NS, owned by MacEachern Broadcasting Limited. Chris Pearson, President of...

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