Radio / Television News

Bell buys Larche’s Northern Ontario radio stations


TORONTO — Bell Media announced Wednesday it plans to acquire four FM radio stations in Ontario from Larche Communications Inc., bringing the total number of stations in Bell’s iHeartRadio network to 109.Larche’s The Dock- and KICX Country-branded stations in Ontario operate in Sudbury, Midland, Orillia and Owen Sound. Subject to CRTC approval, Bell Media will acquire the following four stations from Larche:104.1 The Dock (CICZ-FM) — Classic hits format in Midland92.3 The Dock (CJOS-FM) — Classic hits format in Owen SoundKICX Country 91.7 (CICS-FM) — Country format in SudburyKICX Country 106 (CICX-FM) — Country format in Orillia“We look forward to welcoming these award-winning stations...