Rogers to buy Kingston radio company

TORONTO - Rogers Broadcasting has agreed to buy up Kingston's K-Rock 1057 Inc. The independent radio company launched rock stations K-Rock 105.7 FM (CIKR FM) in 2001 and KIX Country 93.5 FM (CKXC FM) in 2007 in partnership with Rogers. It will sell 100% of its ownership to Rogers, pending CRTC approval. "This is a great opportunity for Rogers to expand our presence in Kingston, a market in which we've been involved since 2000," said Paul Ski CEO for Rogers Radio. "K-Rock has led the Kingston market because of its strong bond with listeners, advertisers and community organizations. We look...