Edward Rogers won’t be going without a fight; intends to shake up Rogers board (UPDATED)

By Amanda OYE

TORONTO – Edward Rogers announced yesterday he intends to replace five members of the board of directors of Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI). A press release issued late last night says Mr. Rogers “is disappointed with recent events and commentary regarding the governance of RCI and has lost confidence in the Board of RCI as currently constituted.” Earlier yesterday evening, RCI announced its board had voted out Mr. Rogers as chair and that John MacDonald was taking over. (You can catch up on the ongoing power struggle at RCI here, here and here.) However, Mr. Rogers remains on RCI’s board as...