TORONTO – Rogers Media is making its presence felt in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia as it readies for the launch of three new radio stations next month.
The company has been causing ripples in the markets as several talented people have chosen to join the company from other broadcasters already established in places like Halifax, Saint John and Moncton. However, no names have been confirmed as yet.
However, Rogers did announce today the location of their new radio stations in Moncton, Saint John and Halifax. The company was awarded the licences for the three new FM stations by the CRTC last November. Launch date for the three new stations is expected in October 2005.
"We’re very pleased to be getting underway with our Maritime radio operations" said Gary Miles, CEO Radio, Rogers Media, in a release. "The selection of our station locations is just the start of what we’re sure will be a long and successful commitment to the region. Importantly, we’re also very excited to be bringing up to 50 full-time jobs to the local economies in Halifax, Moncton and Saint John as we build a winning team of radio professionals to serve the needs of the local communities here in New Brunswick and Nova Scotia."
Names and locations of the three new radio stations are as follows:
* CJNI-FM 95.7 in HALIFAX: 6080 Young St., Halifax, NS
* CKNI-FM 91.9 in MONCTON: 70 Assumption Blvd., Moncton, NB
* CHNI-FM 88.9 in SAINT JOHN: 55 Waterloo St., Saint John, NB
Additional details regarding the format of the new stations (all three were licensed as news/talk, as a eastern regional radio news network) and key staff hires will follow in the coming days and weeks, adds the company.
