Access Communications to acquire Regina community radio station, subject to CRTC approval

Access Communications Co-operative announced last week the membership of Regina’s only community radio station, 91.3 FM CJTR, voted overwhelmingly in favour of transferring ownership of the station to Access in a vote held during a special meeting on April 16. Several months ago, the non-profit organization that runs the station, Radius Communications, presented Access with the opportunity to own the station to preserve community radio, says an Access press release. CJTR was facing financial hardship and was looking for an alternative operating model, the release explains. “We extend our sincere appreciation to the CJTR membership for entrusting us with this responsibility,”...