STEVE JONES (Stingray Radio): As an AM undertaking, CHNL is not required to broadcast any local programming specifically
In early November I contacted the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) with concerns I had regarding what was becoming an increasing lack of ‘local’ programing being broadcast on radio stations. While not exclusive to radio station CHNL 610 in Kamloops (owned by Stingray Radio), I used them as my reference. Following several emails back and forth to the CRTC, they advised they had informed Stingray of my concerns, and that they were directing them to respond to both myself and the CRTC about them. I also expressed my concerns through a blog post I shared on December 4th entitled, “ Without a strong local presence, there is NO reason for anyone to tune in to local(?) radio ” which you can read here . This morning Steve Jones (President of Stingray Radio) responded to me with the following … I leave it up to you as to what you think about what they had to say, so please feel free to leave a comment. For myself, I’ll have a response to share either later today, or ea...