Vancouver Sports Radio: Addressing the Loss of Live Talk

By Andrew Phillip Chernoff | CanucksBanter July 9, 2026 The news behind the affects of Rogers Communications annouced ment of simultaneously closed down News 1130 (the region’s primary AM news and traffic authority) and Sportsnet 650 was immediately felt through out the day on July 7 and since then. The immediate question surrounding Canucks Sports …

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Media Shakeup in Vancouver

Vancouver Canucks: July 7, 2026 Headlines Report ​Major Media Shakeup in Vancouver The most significant headline affecting the Canucks’ market today comes from the media landscape. Rogers Communications has abruptly shuttered six of its radio stations across Canada, including Vancouver’s Sportsnet 650—the official radio broadcast partner of the Canucks since 2017.