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Rogers Sports and Media shuttered six radio stations in Calgary, Vancouver, Halifax and Kitchener on Tuesday. The company says more than 200 jobs were eliminated across the country. In Calgary, that means the Flames no longer have a radio broadcaster.
Some significant news in the Vancouver sports world, as Sportsnet 650 has reportedly been shut down. The report was courtesy of Jonah Sigel, who posted the news on "X". Sportsnet 650 is owned by Rogers Media,
Rogers Communications, the Canadian communications/media giant that previously owned 75% of Maple Leafs Sport & Entertainment, has reached a deal to assume full control of the Raptors‘ parent company,
Rogers Sports & Media announced it is shuttering six radio stations in several Canadian cities – Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax and Kitchener, Ont. – as part of cutbacks to eliminate 230 jobs.
The Canucks had renewed with CISL-AM as the team’s official radio voice, but where team radio broadcasts will land now has not been confirmed. Icon Sportswire via .
TORONTO, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Rogers Communications announced that Joe Natale has left his role as President and CEO of the company effective today. Tony Staffieri has been appointed Interim President and CEO. "On behalf of the Rogers family ...
Former employees, politicians and listeners are reacting after Rogers Sports & Media shut down six local news and sports radio stations.
A Rogers spokesperson said the cuts affect 230 jobs, 80 of them in radio.
