Bell CEO lambasts ‘unsupportive’ government policies after latest round of cuts

CRTC said it is 'concerned' about job losses By Ahmad Hathout Citing regulatory concerns, Bell announced Thursday another round of job cuts and radio station sales. The telecom is cutting 4,800 positions across the company, representing 9 per cent of its workforce – its largest in nearly 30 years – while also divesting 45 of its 103 radio stations in regional markets to seven buyers. Vista Radio is buying 16 FM and five AM stations in British Columbia, Arsenal Media is buying seven FM stations in Quebec, Maritime Broadcasting System Ltd. Is buying five FM stations in Atlantic Canada, and...