The CRTC says Corus Entertainment wasn’t authorized to transform its Q107 FM from rock music to a simulcast of its 770 CHQR AM news and talk programming
by Bill Kaufmann
July 16, 2024
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruled last month that Corus Entertainment’s shifting Q107 FM from classic rock to simulcasting talk from its 770 CHQR AM violated guidelines.
As a result, the CRTC last month renewed licenses for both stations and a Banff affiliate but added Corus had failed to follow regulations by prematurely making the format changes.
Corus has now decided music will return to 107FM’s spot on the dial.
“While there may have been commercial reasons for these changes, the Commission reminds Corus that licensees need prior approval from the Commission for any such changes,” the CRTC stated in its decision.
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