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Corus Re-Brands CHMJ-AM in Vancouver

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Corus Radio Vancouver is reformatting its CHMJ-AM frequency to better serve the needs of the Vancouver community.

Signing on Monday, June 5 at 7:30 a.m., the new AM730 Continuous Drive Time Traffic and the Best of Talk provides Vancouver listeners with an essential service in a brand new way.

The reformat and restructuring has resulted in the reduction of 14 full-time staff.

In a completely unique and innovative format, AM730 Continuous Drive Time Traffic and the Best of Talk delivers continuous traffic reports during the critical morning and afternoon drive periods. The new station also features the Vancouver Whitecaps and Giants and the Seattle Seahawks play-by-play games as well as the "best of talk," offering original programming and time-shifted CKNW signature programming.

"Appealing to a targeted and highly mobile audience, this new and groundbreaking continuous traffic format fills a void in the Vancouver market. Imagine never having to wait for a traffic report during the prime drive times," said JJ Johnston, General Manager, Corus Radio Vancouver, in a release. "AM730 Continuous Drive Time Traffic and the Best of Talk is a unique format based on public service. The station has its own brand personality, incorporating original programming, including play-by-play sports, and CKNW signature programming in alternative timeslots for busy listeners."

AM730 Continuous Drive Time Traffic and the Best of Talk is an integral part of the Corus Radio Vancouver cluster, providing superior up-to-the-minute traffic reports to sister stations CKNW, 99.3 The FOX and Classic Rock 101 from the AM730 Traffic Chopper and the AM730 Traffic Centre.


Corus Radio Vancouver, AM730 Continuous Drive Time Traffic and the Best of Talk, CKNW, 99.3 the Fox and Classic Rock 101 are owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in both specialty TV and Radio. Corus also owns Nelvana Limited, an internationally recognized producer and distributor of children's programming and products. The Company's other interests include music, television broadcasting and advertising services. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.NV.B) and New York (CJR) Exchanges. Corus' website can be found at www.corusent.com.
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