Rogers Closing 6 Radio Stations in July 2026, Dozens of Jobs Affected

Is Rogers Closing Radio Stations?

Yes. The media arm of Rogers Communications, Rogers Sports and Media, is closing 6 radio stations — affecting as many as 230 jobs.

Here are the stations being closed:

• Vancouver’s 1130 AM
• Sportsnet 650 in Vancouver
• Calgary’s 660 NewsRadio
• Sportsnet 960 in Calgary
• Kitchener’s 570 NewsRadio
• Halifax’s 95.7 NewsRadio

A spokesperson for the Canadian telecom giant said the decision was driven by “declining advertising revenue and changing audience habits.”

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Source

Multiple media outlets, including CBC News, CTV News, and Global News, covered the latest radio station closures at Rogers.

More Rogers Layoff Coverage

For a full overview of layoffs at Rogers and the rights that non-unionized employees in Canada have in this situation, see our Rogers Layoffs & Severance Guide.

Disclaimer: The materials above are provided as general information about the rights of non-unionized employees in Canada. It is not specific to any one company and SHOULD NOT be read as suggesting any improper conduct on the part of any specific employer, or a relationship between Samfiru Tumarkin LLP and a specific employer.