Radio / Television News

Newcap sells Winnipeg radio stations to Evanov


DARTMOUTH – Newcap is selling its two Winnipeg-based radio stations to Evanov Radio Group subsidiary Dufferin Communications for $5.5 million.The deal includes news station CKJS AM, K-Rock 100.7 (CHNK FM), and the new station CFJL 106.1 FM which is set to launch this summer."While we enjoyed being in Winnipeg, we have been unable to grow our presence in Manitoba and decided to redeploy our capital to other markets in Canada”, said president and CEO Rob Steele, in Thursday’s announcement.  "We would like to thank all of our Winnipeg employees for their dedication and support over the years."“Together, these three locally operated...