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Rogers Cuts 230 Radio Jobs Nationwide | Edmonton News
Rogers Sports and Media is pulling the plug on six radio stations nationwide, including two in Calgary, sending shockwaves through the media community as nearly 230 jobs vanish — with many longtime broadcasters heartbroken over the sudden end of their careers. The closures, citing declining audiences and revenue, are part of a broader strategy to reinvest in long-term growth, while Rogers still maintains 44 stations across Canada and vows to keep local news alive in affected markets. The licenses for shuttered stations are being returned to the CRTC, just one day after Rogers announced a $4…
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