VANCOUVER – Corus Radio is launching a new late night national talk show that promises a fresh take on the day's biggest headlines and the untold stories that matter.
Hosted by Justin "Drex" Wilcomes, The Shift with Drex will be a go-to source for late night banter and lively debate, complete with interviews with newsmakers, columnists and celebrities. From listener calls to comments online, Drex will interact with audiences every night, to get them involved in the conversation.
"It’s stories, it’s opinion, it’s culture, it’s irreverent and it’s Canadian," said Global News and Corus Radio SVP Troy Reeb, in the news release. "The Shift with Drex will tap into the common humour, pride and honesty that pulls our country together."
Known for his witty candor, insatiable curiosity and off-the-cuff style, Drex has been on radio airwaves since 1993. After working in radio in Australia, Drex immigrated to Canada in 2009 and made a name for himself on the air in British Columbia. He has most recently been co-host of the weekday afternoon show Steele & Drex alongside Lynda Steele on 980 CKNW Vancouver.
The Shift with Drex will debut Monday, January 22 and air at the following times:
– 980 CKNW Vancouver: 10 p.m. – 2 a.m. PT (live), 2 – 5 a.m. (repeat)
– 770 CHQR Calgary: 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. MT (live), 3 – 5 a.m. (repeat)
– 630 CHED Edmonton: 11 p.m. – 3 a.m. MT (live), 2 – 5:30 a.m. (repeat)
– 680 CJOB Winnipeg: Midnight – 4 a.m. CT (live)
– AM 640 Toronto: 1 – 5 a.m. ET (live)
– 900 CHML Hamilton: 1 – 5 a.m. ET (live)
– 980 CFPL London: 1 – 5 a.m. ET (live)
