Rogers shuts down six radio stations, cuts 230 jobs

Rogers Sports and Media has shut down six radio stations across Canada, cutting 230 jobs in a major restructuring of its broadcast operations. The closures, which took effect on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, affect stations in Vancouver, Calgary, Halifax, and Kitchener, Ontario.

The stations taken off the air are Sportsnet 650 and News 1130 in Vancouver; 660 NewsRadio and Sportsnet 960 The Fan in Calgary; NewsRadio 95.7 in Halifax; and a news station in Kitchener. Listeners in those markets found the stations silent or playing syndicated programming followed by farewell messages. A recorded announcement on Calgary's 660 AM thanked audiences for their years of support.

A company spokesperson cited declining advertising revenue and shifting audience habits as the reasons for the closures. The decision followed a thorough review of the company's radio portfolio. Rogers stated that the media industry continues to face significant challenges, with particular pressure on AM radio due to changing technology and listening preferences.

The move results in the elimination of 230 positions nationwide. Approximately 80 jobs are directly tied to the shuttered radio stations, with roles in...