Radio / Television News

Spring ’05 BBMs are out

TORONTO – The 2005 spring ratings books are out for radio stations across the country. A few shockers can be found (big drop for CHUM Toronto from 9.4 in… Continue Reading

Tarzan Dan moves west

KELOWNA, B.C. – Sun FM in Kelowna, B.C. announced today that “Tarzan” Dan Freeman has been hired to take over Mornings on CHSU/FM (SUNFM). Freeman brings a wealth of… Continue Reading

CTS slapped over TV preacher

OTTAWA – Airing Pastor John Hagee’s televised views on homosexuals was a breach of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB) Code of Ethics, Crossroads Television was told today. The… Continue Reading

In other homosexual news…

OTTAWA – Wonder what Pastor John Hagee (see CTS story on this site) would say to the most recent Hot 89-9 FM promotion? The Newcap radio station issued… Continue Reading

Daytime F-word not hip, says CBSC

OTTAWA – Letting the F-word slip through, even if it’s a Cancon f***, is a no-no, says Canadian Broadcast Standards Council. But times, they could be-a-changin’ it cautioned. The… Continue Reading

Newcap gets Thunder Bay approval

DARTHMOUTH, N.S. – Newcap Inc., announced today that the CRTC has approved its $2.3 million purchase of CJUK-FM, Magic 99.9, from Big Pond Communications Inc. of Thunder Bay, Ontario…. Continue Reading

Gallagher returns to radio

OSHAWA – Spiky-haired former jock reporter John Gallagher will return to Toronto-area radio tomorrow morning on Oshawa’s 94.9 The Rock. The two-time sportscaster of the year and one-time Foster… Continue Reading