The PPM methodology remains consistent in the major markets. The Summer R3 PPM released today from Numeris covers the period of June 1 to Aug. 30, 2026.

With this book, radio retains an average weekly reach of 79 % for Canadians A12+. In home represents 48% of tuning while out of home represents 52% . For Canadians, 12 % of radio consumption comes from AM/FM live radio streaming. 

Let’s forge on. and look at the five PPM markets.

Toronto: Bragging rights at the top of the ratings heap go to CHFI, delivering a 13.2% share for A12+ (up from 12.5%). CHFI also comes out on top for women 25-54 with a sizeable lead: 22.2 % share (up from 20.3 %). For men 25-54, 680 News leads with a 12.3% share, followed by KiSS 92.5 with 11.0%. 680 News is also out in front for M18-34 with a 14.2%, followed by the Edge at 13.8%. CHFI is #1 for F18-34 with a large lead, topping the list at 28.1% (up from 26.8%).

Vancouver: CBC Radio One grabs the #1 spot for A12+ with a 16.1% share of hours tuned (down from 17.9 %). Taking the top spot for F25-54 is JACK FM with a 17.0% share followed by Virgin Radio with 13.6%. CFOX holds the lead for M25-54 listeners, delivering a 16.8% share (up from 14.1%). CFOX is also out in front for M18-34, with a 20.7% share of hours tuned (down from 21.4 %). When it comes to women 18-34, CKNW takes a lead with a 28% share. 

Edmonton: UP! 99.3 takes #1 with A12+, posting a 14.1 % share of hours tuned (down from 14.3%). UP! 99.3 holds top spot for F25-54, delivering a 23.3% share, followed by KiSS 91.7 at 22.4%. KiSS 91.7 tops the list for M25-54 with a 15.6% share, followed by NOW! Radio with 12.1%. For M18-34, UP! 99.3 is out in front at 17.0% and led F18-34 with a 29.5 % share (down from 37.9%).

Calgary: CBC Radio One leads the way for A12+ with a 13.6 % share (down from 15.3 %). 101.5 Today Radio is popular with women, taking #1 spot for F25-54 delivering a 9.8% share. For M25-54, CJAY rules with a 13.5% share (up from 11.5%). XL 103 is in the top spot for M18-34, delivering a 12.0%, followed by JACK FM at 11.9%. CJAY tops F18-34 posting a 20.9 (down from 29.3%).

Montreal: ICI Radio Canada Premiere is #1 for A12+ (Franco) with a 20.2% share (down from 22.1.%). For A12+ (Anglo), CJAD 800 is #1 with a 33.7% (up from 32.7 %).  CKOI is tops with women, taking #1 spot for F25-54 (Franco) delivering a 24.0% share (up from 19.4%). For F25-54 (Anglo), Virgin Radio is out in front with a 26.0% share (down from 30.3%). For M25-54 (Franco), Radio Canada Premiere is on top at a 26.7% share (up from 23.3%). For M25-54 (Anglo), The Beat is #1 at 27.5% (up from 23.2 %).

David Bray is President of Bray & Partners Communications.

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