Corus shuts down AM900 CHML in Hamilton

Corus Entertainment-owned radio station AM900 CHML in Hamilton announced via X on Wednesday it is shutting down. “After decades of service to our remarkable community, we are announcing the closure of the 900 CHML radio station. This decision, though incredibly difficult, has been made after careful consideration and is necessary following years of financial losses,” says the news and talk radio station’s post on X. “The shift of advertising revenues to unregulated foreign platforms, combined with the difficult regulatory and competitive landscape, has forced us to make the difficult decision to close,” the announcement continues. The radio station’s shuttering comes amid promised cost-cutting...