Rogers Communications

Future of Canucks Media After Sportsnet 650 Shutdown

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Rogers simultaneously closed down News 1130 (the region’s primary AM news and traffic authority) and Sportsnet 650. The licenses for these stations are expected to be returned to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), signaling that Rogers has no intention of selling the frequencies to prospective competitors. Over the last couple of decades, the …

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Media Shakeup in Vancouver

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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.