CRTC approves Rogers' foray into Kingston, ON radio market

TORONTO - Rogers Broadcasting has received CRTC approval to buy radio stations K-Rock and KIX Country in Kingston, Ontario. Rogers purchased a minority interest in these stations in 2000, and in December made an offer to purchase the majority interest of independent radio company K-Rock 1057 Inc. who launched K-Rock 105.7 FM (CIKR FM) in 2001 and KIX Country 93.5 FM (CKXC FM) in 2007 in partnership with Rogers. "With these two radio stations, Rogers will have a strong presence in Kingston", said Paul Ski, CEO of radio for Rogers Media, in the press release. "We look forward to serving the...