Tag: Radio

All things Radio from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.

George Leith parts ways with Harvard Media

Harvard Media Executive Vice-President George Leith has parted ways with the company as he heads back into the software business. Leith joined the company in...

Radio & Podcast News – Vista Radio rebrands three Alberta stations

Vista Radio has rebranded the three Alberta radio stations it acquired from CAB-K Broadcasting last year. As of last week, Country 96.5 (CKLJ-FM) Olds...

The Trews’ John-Angus MacDonald joins 94.9 The Rock

John-Angus MacDonald, founding member and lead guitarist for The Trews, is the latest Canadian rocker to join the lineup at 94.9 The Rock (CKGE-FM)...

Vista Radio rebrands Alberta stations

Vista Radio has rebranded the three Alberta radio stations it acquired from CAB-K Broadcasting last year. As of this week, Country 96.5 (CKLJ-FM) Olds and Country...

Radio & Podcast News – CRTC approves sale of more Bell...

The CRTC has approved the transfer of ownership and control of six Bell Media radio stations to Maritime Broadcasting System (MBS). The deal encompasses...

Broadcasters We Lost in 2024

Remembered for their contributions to the broadcast, audio & screen industries *Printed here in order of their publication in Broadcast Dialogue’s Weekly Briefing and including notices...

Radio & Podcast News – CRTC approves first of Bell Media...

The CRTC has approved the first of Bell Media's 45 radio station divestitures. ZoomerMedia will acquire CJOS-FM Owen Sound - currently branded as Bounce...

Paul Thomas to join Corus as Toronto PD for FM radio

Corus Audio has announced a management shuffle within its Ontario stations that sees Paul Thomas appointed as the division's new Toronto Program Director for FM radio. Thomas,...

Broadcast Dialogue – The Podcast: Year-ender with Momentum Media President &...

As 2024 comes to a close, we here at Broadcast Dialogue are reflecting on a year that started with Bell announcing it's divestiture of...

Former CHUM head Jim Waters passes at age 73

Jim Waters, the former head of the CHUM empire, has passed away unexpectedly at age 73. Waters' Ontario Hockey League (OHL) team, the Erie Otters,...