All things Weekly Briefing from Broadcast Dialogue, Canada’s broadcast industry publication of record.
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The Weekly Briefing
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98.1 The Bridge (CKBD-FM) Lethbridge, AB has flipped from Alternative Rock to Modern AC. Clear Sky Radio is responding to a finding that the...
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In its biggest round of layoffs since 2015, Bell Media has cut positions cross-country at its TV and radio stations. In a statement to Broadcast Dialogue,...
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Canadian country star Jason McCoy has joined KICX 106 (CICX-FM) Orillia as an on-air host. The award-winning performer was born in Barrie and...
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Randy Lennox will be awarded the 2017 Walt Grealis Special Achievement Award by the Canadian Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences (CARAS). Currently president...
The Weekly Briefing
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Shelby Thom has left CKNW NewsTalk 980 Vancouver to become the South Okanagan reporter for Global News, based in Penticton, BC. Thom had...
The Weekly Briefing
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau kicked off his cross-country tour last Thursday, taking time to call in to 103.7 BOB FM (CJPT-FM) in Brockville, ON...
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Blackburn Radio staff in Wingham, ON are celebrating after winning $1 million in the Jan. 6 Lotto Max draw. The 27-member group includes employees...
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The CRTC is short another commissioner after Candice Molnar’s term expired last Friday, leaving six vacancies on the commission. Responsible for Manitoba and...
The Weekly Briefing
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Corus Radio launched Feel Good Winnipeg Peggy @ 99.1 (CJGV-FM) on Christmas Day. Rebranded from 99.1 Fresh Radio, the new format features upbeat 80s...
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Patrick Grierson, founder and president of Canadian Broadcast Sales (CBS), will retire on May 31. He will remain on in an advisory role...
