Winnipeg talk radio host Dahlia Kurtz is departing 680 CJOB — on her own terms — after three years on the air.
Dahlia Kurtz Soon to Sign Off from 680 CJOB
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CJOB Banking on Shadoe Davis as Station’s Pillar
WINNIPEG — 680 CJOB is placing all bets on veteran broadcaster Shadoe Davis as part of the station’s all-new radio lineup.
Kathy Kennedy Let Go from 680 CJOB
Veteran Winnipeg broadcaster Kathy Kennedy was let go from 680 CJOB on Wednesday. Kennedy had been the co-host of "Winnipeg’s Morning News," alongside news director Richard Cloutier, since spring 2014. Prior to that, Kennedy had a short stint on NCI FM and was a...
CJOB ‘Traffic Guy’ Brian Barkley Retiring
Longtime Winnipeg broadcaster Brian Barkley is retiring from the business after 39 years. Barkley is best known for being 680 CJOB's roving traffic reporter with eyes on the road during rush hour. He started his career in 1976 doing evening and weekend newscasts at...
Another Round of Layoffs at Corus Winnipeg
WINNIPEG -- It's hard to tell if anyone is left on Jack Blick Avenue these days as Corus Entertainment let another round of employees go on Tuesday. The now shell of a building, which houses radio stations 680 CJOB, 99.1 Fresh Radio and 97.5 BIG FM, laid off at least...
Longtime Broadcaster Charles Adler Signs Off
WINNIPEG -- Broadcasting legend Charles Adler turned off his microphone for the final time in the city on Friday. The 680 CJOB veteran, affectionately known as “The Boss of Talk," ended his program after 17 years at the station with guests Mark Chipman, Theo Fleury,...
CJOB Parts Ways with Jim Toth in Latest Round of Cuts
WINNIPEG -- Corus Entertainment has made a dent in its payroll again with another round of layoffs, affecting mainly 680 CJOB. Sources say sports host/producer Jim Toth has been let go, along with several others. A producer, some of the station's creative team and a...
Corus Winnipeg Drops the Axe in Another Round of Layoffs
WINNIPEG -- Corus Entertainment has laid off another round of staff from all three of their Winnipeg radio stations. On-air talent received the grim news Tuesday morning, including Power 97 morning co-host TJ Connors and fellow rock personality Holly Bausman. Also...
680 CJOB Tops Winnipeg’s Fall Radio Ratings
Jack Blick Avenue continues to produce Winnipeg's top radio station on the airwaves, as 680 CJOB has dominated yet another ratings book. Numeris, formerly known as BBM Canada, released Fall 2014 data on Thursday, measuring the period September 1 to October 26. While...
Corus Winnipeg Cleans House as Ratings Near
Corus Entertainment Winnipeg let several employees go Monday morning, just as the fall ratings measuring period is to begin next week. Gone from 680 CJOB is Robert Holland, Jim Jones and Graham Mosimann (music director) from Power 97, and Adam Taylor and Kristin Bibik...
Corus Revamps Morning Radio; New Shows to Debut Monday
Corus Entertainment will launch two new morning radio shows Monday morning in the Winnipeg market. News-talk leader 680 CJOB will be anchored by Richard Cloutier and Kathy Kennedy as part of "Winnipeg’s Morning News." Hal Anderson recently held the reigns on morning...
CBC Radio Moving in on Dominant ‘OB Territory
WINNIPEG -- CBC Radio One is closely catching up to 680 CJOB as the No. 1 radio station in Winnipeg. The spring radio ratings were released Thursday by BBM Canada, measuring the period from March 3 to April 27. CJOB registered a 12.0 share, with CBC just behind at...
