Companies line up for more cottage country radio stations

GATINEAU – A total of 15 applications have been submitted to the CRTC for new radio stations serving the Ontario cottage country communities of Orillia, Gravenhurst and Bracebridge. A number of independents, as well as established radio companies like Newcap, Larche, Evanov and Bayshore, are all looking for licenses. Formats run the gamut from a Classic Rock/Country combo, to Soft AC, to tourist information, oldies and even one all-Canadian application. Click here for the full list. The hearing is scheduled for January 26th at the Orillia Best Western.