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Corus talk network adds The Vassy Kapelos Show to weekend lineup

The Corus Entertainment radio talk network is adding The Vassy Kapelos Show to its weekend lineup, starting this Saturday, Sept. 6.

Corus’ talk stations pick up the political show via a partnership with Orbyt Media. The show is already aired nationally Monday to Friday across Bell Media’s talk network of stations and iHeartRadio app.

The syndicated weekend version of the show will air on Corus stations in various dayparts across the country:

  • Vancouver (730 CKNW) Saturday, 10 a.m. – noon PT
  • Edmonton (880 CHED), Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • Calgary (QR Calgary), Saturday, 1 – 3 p.m.
  • London (AM 980), Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m.
  • Toronto (640 Toronto), Saturday, 2 – 4 p.m.
  • Winnipeg (680 CJOB), Sunday, 1 – 3 p.m.

“We’re proud to continue our commitment to delivering the very best in Canadian content to our listeners,” said Mike Bendixen, National Director, Talk Radio Corus Entertainment, in a network announcement. “Partnering with Orbyt Media to bring The Vassy Kapelos Show to our national Talk Radio network reinforces our focus on smart, engaging programming that reflects the interests and conversations happening across the country.”

“Orbyt Media is committed to producing and delivering exceptional Canadian content to broadcasters across the country,” added Heidi Baiden, Senior Manager, Orbyt Media. “We look forward to expanding our relationship with Corus and building on the success of the Bryan Adams Radio Show with the addition of the Vassy Kapelos Weekend Show on their News Talk radio stations across Canada.”

Connie Thiessen
Connie Thiessenhttps://broadcastdialogue.com
Connie has worked coast-to-coast as a reporter, editor, anchor and host at CKNW and News 1130 in Vancouver, News 95.7 and CBC in Halifax, and CFCW Edmonton, among other stations. With a passion for music, film and community service, she led News 95.7 to a 2013 Atlantic Journalism Award and regional RTDNA award for Best Radio Newscast. More recently, she was nominated for Music Journalist of the Year at Canadian Music Week 2019. To report a typo or error please email - corrections@broadcastdialogue.com

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