Corus Press Release - Radio

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT’S EXPLOREMUSIC FEATURED ON BLACKBERRY® PODCASTS

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) Corus Entertainment’s ExploreMusic becomes one of the first podcasts on BlackBerry® Podcasts, a service launched today that allows BlackBerry® smartphone users to download and enjoy ExploreMusic’s audio content.

Developed through Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions (CIIS), a division of Corus Radio, ExploreMusic is a multi-platform service dedicated exclusively to music discovery. Hosted by Alan Cross, Canada's pre-eminent new rock expert and longtime host of The Ongoing History of New Music, ExploreMusic offers a resource for context, recommendation and artist/music exploration. All of ExploreMusic’s content will now be available to BlackBerry users who download the podcast app to their smartphone.

“Corus is delighted to be part of this launch,” said Hal Blackadar, Executive Vice President and interim President of Radio, Corus Entertainment Inc. “Being included in the BlackBerry catalogue is a great opportunity for ExploreMusic to engage existing and new listeners to the show and music service.”

“Convenience for the audience is what matters,” said Alan Cross, Senior Program Director, CIIS. “BlackBerry Podcasts is a great way for listeners to access ExploreMusic content whenever and wherever they happen to be.”

BlackBerry Podcasts is a free offering on BlackBerry App World^TM(www.blackberry.com/appworld) which is available to Blackberry smartphone users on devices running BlackBerry Device Software v4.6 or higher. BlackBerry Podcasts is pre-installed in BlackBerry 6.

Corus Radio stations can also be heard on BlackBerry devices running on OS v4.6 or higher via the Corus Radio streaming application on BlackBerry App World. For more information on ExploreMusic, please visit www.exploremusic.com.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) exchange. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For more information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
Corus Entertainment
416.479.6054

Lorraine Zarb
Project Manager, Communications
Corus Entertainment
416.479.6129

CORUS RADIO LAUNCHES CLIENT ACCOUNT MANAGEMENT PROGRAM WITH CORUSCONNECT

Wed, 07 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST

Radio clients can now actively manage their accounts online

(Toronto, Canada) In another first for Canadian radio, Corus Radio, in partnership with BlueNest Technologies, has launched CorusConnect, an exclusive and leading web-based service tool that enables Corus Radio Toronto’s retail and agency partners to manage all aspects of their account online at their convenience.

By registering for the service, clients with Corus Radio Toronto can pay their invoices online, listen to their current ads and view their ad schedule in real time. CorusConnect is available exclusively to clients who partner with Q107, AM640 and 102.1 the Edge, however, a national roll out of the program is slated to launch on all Corus Radio stations in the next year.

“With CorusConnect, we can now offer our advertisers an enhanced level of service and accountability that is unique to Canadian radio and a point of difference for Corus,” said Hal Blackadar, Executive Vice President and interim President of Radio, Corus Entertainment. “CorusConnect is a great example of our ongoing commitment to find creative solutions that add value for our clients.”

“We are very pleased to have teamed up with Corus to create such an innovative solution,” said Adrian Berkovits, President and Senior Consultant, BlueNest Technologies. “Helping our clients remain one step ahead is what we do and building CorusConnect enables Corus to provide breakthrough services for its own clients which ultimately leads the radio industry into the future.”

To view the CorusConnect demonstration site, please click on:
http://demo.corusconnectsb.com
email: agencypreview@corusent.com
password: radio123

For preview purposes, the demonstration site will be active until end of business day, Wednesday, July 14, 2010.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

About BlueNest Technologies
BlueNest Technologies is a global leader in designing, building and maintaining custom software solutions which help companies serve clients better and reduce costs. For additional information, please visit www.bluenest.ca or call 416.918.1081.

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For more information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
Corus Entertainment
416.479.6054

Lorraine Zarb
Project Manager, Communications
Corus Entertainment
416.479.6129

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT ENTERS INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH COGECO INC. TO SELL ITS CORUS QUEBEC RADIO STATIONS

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B; NYSE: CJR) today announced they have reached an agreement with COGECO Inc. for Cogeco to purchase the Corus Quebec radio stations: Montreal French (CKOI 96,9, 98,5, CKAC Sports – including CKAC’s digital licence), Montreal English (The Q 92.5), Quebec City (102,9 Souvenirs Garantis, CKOI 102,1), Gatineau (104,7 Souvenirs Garantis), Sherbrooke (107,7 Souvenirs Garantis, CKOI 104,5), Trois-Rivières (106,9 Souvenirs Garantis), St-Jérôme (CIME 103,9).

The total value of the transaction will be approximately $80 million CDN. The transaction is subject to regulatory approval.

“Corus Entertainment has made the strategic decision to divest of its Corus Quebec radio stations and focus on brands in our Television division and our Ontario and Western Canadian radio stations,” said John Cassaday, President and CEO, Corus Entertainment.

“We are pleased with the opportunity to pursue the development of these radio stations for the benefit of members of the Quebec community in which we have grown, in particular in broadcasting, for the last 53 years,” said COGECO Inc. President and CEO Louis Audet.

Corus Entertainment will continue to own and operate the stations until the transaction closes. CIBC World Markets Inc. is acting as the financial advisor to Corus Entertainment with respect to the transaction.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Tracy Ewing
Vice President, Communications
Corus Entertainment Inc.
416-642-3792

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT CONCLUT UNE ENTENTE AVEC COGECO INC. POUR LA VENTE DE SES STATIONS DE RADIO DE CORUS QUÉBEC

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada, le 30 avril 2010) Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX : CJR.B; NYSE : CJR) a annoncé aujourd'hui qu'elle a conclu une entente avec COGECO inc. pour l'achat, par COGECO inc., de ses stations de radio de Corus Québec : Montréal francophone (CKOI 96,9 FM, 98,5 FM, CKAC Sports – y compris la licence numérique de CKAC), Montréal anglophone (The Q 92.5 FM), ville de Québec (102,9 FM Souvenirs Garantis, CKOI 102,1 FM), Gatineau (104,7 FM Souvenirs Garantis), Sherbrooke (107,7 FM Souvenirs Garantis, CKOI 104,5 FM), Trois-Rivières (106,9 FM Souvenirs Garantis), Saint-Jérôme (CIME 103,9 FM).

La valeur totale de la transaction sera d'environ 80 millions de dollars canadiens. La transaction est sujette à une approbation réglementaire.

« Corus Entertainment a pris la décision stratégique de se départir de ses stations de radio de Corus Québec et de se concentrer sur les marques de sa division télévision et sur ses stations de radio de l'Ontario et de l'Ouest du Canada », a déclaré John Cassaday, président et chef de la direction de Corus Entertainment.

« Nous sommes heureux de cette occasion de poursuivre le développement de ces stations de radio au bénéfice de la communauté québécoise au sein de laquelle nous avons grandi, en particulier en radiodiffusion, au cours des 53 dernières années », a déclaré Louis Audet, président et chef de la direction de COGECO.

Corus Entertainment demeurera propriétaire des stations et continuera à les exploiter jusqu'à la conclusion de la transaction. CIBC World Markets Inc. agit à titre de conseiller financier pour Corus Entertainment dans le cadre de cette transaction.

À propos de Corus Entertainment Inc. Corus Entertainment Inc., une société canadienne de médias et de divertissement, est un chef de file des services spécialisés de radio et de télévision. Elle exerce également ses activités dans les domaines de la télévision payante, de la publicité, de la télédiffusion, ainsi que de l’édition et de l’animation pour enfants. Les marques de divertissement multimédia de la société comprennent YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press, ainsi que les stations de radio CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 et 102.1 the Edge. Par l’intermédiaire de ses différentes marques et plateformes, Corus crée des expériences de divertissement enrichissantes pour ses publics. Corus est une société ouverte inscrite aux bourses de Toronto (CJR.B) et de New York (CJR). L’expérience Corus vous attend sur le Web à l’adresse www.corusent.com.

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Pour de plus amples renseignements, veuillez communiquer avec :

Tracy Ewing
Vice-présidente, communications
Corus Entertainment Inc.
416-642-3792

Annick Bélanger
Corus Québec
514-755-2050

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT ANALYST AND INVESTOR UPDATE FRIDAY, APRIL 30 AT 8 A.M. ET

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) The senior management team of Corus Entertainment Inc. (TSX: CJR.B; NYSE: CJR) will hold a conference call today, at 8 a.m. ET / 7 a.m. CT / 6 a.m. MT / 5 a.m. PT to review the divestiture of its Corus Quebec radio stations. While this call is directed at analysts and investors, members of the media are welcome to listen in.

The dial-in number for the conference call is 1-800-755-1805 (toll-free North America) or 416-981-9039 (local or international).
• Please call five to 10 minutes before the scheduled start time.

A replay of this call will be available beginning April 30 at 5 p.m. ET on the Corus Entertainment website at www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section. The call will be archived on www.corusent.com in the Investor Relations section.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 and 102.1 the Edge. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Tracy Ewing
Vice President, Communications
Corus Entertainment Inc.
416-642-3792

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT S’ADRESSERA AUX ANALYSTES ET AUX INVESTISSEURS LE VENDREDI 30 AVRIL À 8 H, HE

Fri, 30 Apr 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) L’équipe de la haute direction de Corus Entertainment Inc. (CJR.B à la Bourse de Toronto; CJR à la Bourse de New York) tiendra une conférence téléphonique aujourd’hui à 8 h, HE / 7 h, HC / 6 h, HR / 5 h, HP pour faire le point sur le dessaisissement des stations de radio de Corus Québec. Bien que cette conférence s’adresse aux analystes et aux investisseurs, les représentants des médias sont invités à l’écouter.

Le numéro à composer pour assister à la conférence téléphonique est le 1-800-755-1805 (sans frais en Amérique du Nord) ou le 416-981-9039 (appels locaux ou internationaux).
• Veuillez appeler de 5 à 10 minutes avant le début de la conférence.

Un enregistrement de cette conférence sera offert dans la section « Investor Relations » du site Web de Corus Entertainment, à www.corusent.com, à compter du 30 avril à 17 h, HE. L’enregistrement sera archivé dans la section « Investor Relations » du site www.corusent.com.

Corus Entertainment Inc.

Corus Entertainment Inc., société canadienne de médias et de divertissement, est un chef de file des services spécialisés de radio et de télévision. La société exerce également ses activités dans les domaines de la télévision payante, de la publicité, de la télédiffusion ainsi que de l’édition et de l’animation pour enfants. Les marques de divertissement multimédia de la société comprennent YTV, Treehouse, Nickelodeon (Canada), W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Sundance Channel (Canada), Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press ainsi que les stations de radio CKNW, CFOX, CKOI, 98,5 FM, Q107 et 102.1 the Edge. Par l’intermédiaire de ses différentes marques et plateformes, Corus crée des expériences de divertissement enrichissantes pour ses auditoires. Corus est une société ouverte inscrite aux bourses de Toronto (CJR.B) et de New York (CJR). L’expérience Corus vous attend sur le Web, à l’adresse www.corusent.com.

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Renseignements :

Tracy Ewing
Vice-présidente aux communications
Corus Entertainment Inc.
416-642-3792

AM INFO690 MONTRÉAL AND AM940 MONTREAL’S GREATEST HITS TO CEASE OPERATION ON JANUARY 29, 2010

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Montreal – Corus Entertainment announced today that AM Info690 Montréal and AM940 Montreal's Greatest Hits will cease operation on January 29 at 7 p.m.

Despite the excellence and dedication of station employees, Info690 and AM940 are unprofitable. Corus Québec and its employees worked to grow audience and revenues on both these stations while operating them as efficiently as possible. It is clear that these two AM stations are not viable, particularly in the current economic climate.

This decision affects 10 positions, including eight positions at Info690: three journalist positions, two traffic reporter positions and three operations positions. At AM940 Montreal’s Greatest Hits, two positions were affected: one on-air host position and one technician position.

The Info690 Montréal newsroom, known as CorusNouvelles, will continue its activities as part of 98,5 FM Montréal. CorusNouvelles will continue to invest in providing news content to the entire Corus Québec network and its clients. The majority of journalist positions from the Info690 newsroom (five of eight journalist positions along with three of five traffic reporter positions) will be retained.

“We put tremendous effort into trying to find the right format and content to grow our audience base and operate profitably, but after years of effort it is clear these AM stations are not viable,” said Mario Cecchini, Vice President, Corus Québec. “We would like to thank the employees affected by this decision for their hard work. We would also like to acknowledge the support of listeners and advertising clients of Info690 Montréal and AM940 Montreal’s Greatest Hits.”

The operating licences for these two AM stations will be returned to the CRTC. Corus Québec employs 466 people in Quebec.

About Corus Québec
Corus Québec is an integral part of Corus Entertainment Inc. and the largest private content and information broadcaster in Quebec. Corus Québec reaches more than 4.5 million listeners each week and operates 96,9 CKOI Montréal, 102,1 CKOI Quebec City, 104,5 CKOI Eastern Townships, 98,5 FM Montréal, CKAC Sports Montréal, 92-5 The Q Montreal, 103,9 CIME FM Laurentians and the Souvenirs Garantis network: 102,9 FM Quebec City, 107,7 FM Eastern Townships, 98,3 FM Saguenay, 104,7 FM Gatineau/Ottawa and 106,9 FM Mauricie. According to comScore Media Metrix, Corus Québec websites are visited by over 525,000 French-speaking users and 3 million English-speaking users in Canada every month.

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Information:
Annick Bélanger
514-755-2050

PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER APPLAUDS CANADIAN EFFORTS DURING CORUS’ OPERATION HAITI RADIOTHON

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Canadian Red Cross sees a 25% increase in contributions this afternoon

(Toronto, Canada) In an interview with Charles Adler on today’s Operation Haiti radiothon featured on Corus’ news-talk network, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, praised Canadians for their efforts in assisting the people of Haiti.

The Prime Minister also praised the efforts of the Canadian Armed Forces, recognized the Canadian and worldwide response to the people of Haiti and acknowledged the challenges that are being faced as the world reacts to this terrible tragedy.

“It was a great honour to have Prime Minister Stephen Harper join Corus Entertainment’s Operation Haiti,” said Doug Rutherford, Vice President, Western Radio, Corus Entertainment. “The incredible response to our Red Cross appeal from listeners across the Corus news-talk network made us all proud to be Canadians.”

“The compassion and generosity of the Canadian public, government and business in response to the Haiti earthquake has been immediate and overwhelming,” said Conrad Sauvé, secretary general and CEO of the Canadian Red Cross. “With three million people in urgent need of humanitarian assistance in Haiti, we encourage more Canadians to join our donors in providing essential cash assistance to rapidly deliver aid, restore hope and invest in rebuilding Haiti’s future.”

Click here to listen to Charles Adler’s interview with Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Operation Haiti was broadcast live on air and online on the following Corus news-talk stations this afternoon: CKNW AM 980 (Vancouver), AM 770 (Calgary), 630 CHED (Edmonton),CJOB 68 (Winnipeg), AM640 Toronto Radio (Toronto), AM 900 CHML (Hamilton), AM980(London) and AM 1220 (Cornwall).

Other non-Corus news-talk stations that also carried Operation Haiti included: C-FAX 1070 (Victoria), Radio NL (Kamloops), AM 1150 (Kelowna) and AM920 CKNX (Wingham).

CKNW AM 980, AM 770, 630 CHED, CJOB 68, AM640 Toronto Radio, AM 900 CHML, AM980 and AM 1220 are owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
(416) 530-5146

Lorraine Zarb
Project Manager, Communications
(416) 583-2858

PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER, FOREIGN AFFAIRS MINISTER LAWRENCE CANNON AND CITIZENSHIP, IMMIGRATION AND MULTICULTURALISM MINISTER JASON KENNEY JOIN CORUS’ OPERATION HAITI RADIOTHON

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) Along with The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs and The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism join host Charles Adler for Corus Entertainment’s Operation Haiti radiothon today. Organized to raise funds for Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti, Operation Haiti will air live at 2 p.m. ET on Corus’ news-talk network and other news-talk affiliates across Canada.

Who: The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada
The Honourable Lawrence Cannon, Minister of Foreign Affairs
The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism

What: Operation Haiti with Prime Minister Harper can be heard live on air or online on the following Corus news-talk stations: CKNW AM 980 (Vancouver), AM 770 (Calgary), 630 CHED (Edmonton), CJOB 68 (Winnipeg), AM640 Toronto Radio (Toronto), AM 900 CHML (Hamilton), AM980 (London) and AM 1220 (Cornwall).

Other non-Corus news-talk stations that will also carry Operation Haiti include: C-FAX 1070 (Victoria), Radio NL (Kamloops), AM 1150 (Kelowna) and AM920 CKNX (Wingham).

When: Monday, January 18, 2010, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Foreign Affairs Minister Lawrence Cannon will be on air at 2:15 p.m. ET
Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney will be on air at 3 p.m. ET
Prime Minister Stephen Harper will be on air after 4 p.m. ET

For more information regarding Operation Haiti, click here to view the press release.

CKNW AM 980, AM 770, 630 CHED, CJOB 68, AM640 Toronto Radio, AM 900 CHML, AM980 and AM 1220 are owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
(416) 530-5146

Lorraine Zarb
Project Manager, Communications
(416) 583-2858

PRIME MINISTER STEPHEN HARPER JOINS CORUS' OPERATION HAITI RADIOTHON

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) On Monday, January 18, 2010, The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada, joins host Charles Adler for Corus Entertainment’s Operation Haiti radiothon. Organized to raise funds for Canadian Red Cross relief efforts in Haiti, Operation Haiti will air live on Corus’ news-talk network and other news-talk affiliates across Canada.

Who: The Right Honourable Stephen Harper, Prime Minister of Canada

What: Operation Haiti with Prime Minister Harper can be heard live on air or online on the following Corus news-talk stations: CKNW AM 980 (Vancouver), AM 770 (Calgary), 630 CHED (Edmonton), CJOB 68 (Winnipeg), AM640 Toronto Radio (Toronto), AM 900 CHML (Hamilton), AM980 (London) and AM 1220 (Cornwall).

Other non-Corus news-talk stations that will also carry Operation Haiti include: C-FAX 1070 (Victoria), Radio NL (Kamloops), AM 1150 (Kelowna) and AM920 CKNX (Wingham).

When: Monday, January 18, 2010, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
Prime Minister Harper will be on air after 4 p.m. ET

For more information regarding Operation Haiti, click here to view the press release.

CKNW AM 980, AM 770, 630 CHED, CJOB 68, AM640 Toronto Radio, AM 900 CHML, AM980 and AM 1220 are owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
(416) 530-5146

Lorraine Zarb
Project Manager, Communications
(416) 583-2858

CORUS RADIO’S NEWS-TALK NETWORK SPEARHEADS OPERATION HAITI

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

Charles Adler hosts three hour radiothon on Monday, January 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET

(Toronto, Canada) With the recent earthquake devastation in Haiti, Corus’ network of news-talk stations will air Operation Haiti, a live radiothon hosted by Charles Adler on Monday, January 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET, to raise funds for Canadian Red Cross relief efforts.

Airing across Canada, Operation Haiti can be heard live on air or online on the following Corus news-talk stations:

CKNW AM 980 (Vancouver) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT
AM 770 (Calgary) – 12 noon to 3 p.m. MT
630 CHED (Edmonton) – 12 noon to 3 p.m. MT
CJOB 68 (Winnipeg) – 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. CT
AM640 Toronto Radio (Toronto) – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET (available as a live video stream on 640toronto.com)
AM 900 CHML (Hamilton) – 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. ET
AM980 (London) – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET
AM 1220 (Cornwall) – 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET

Other non-Corus news-talk stations that will also carry Operation Haiti include:

C-FAX 1070 (Victoria) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT
Radio NL (Kamloops) – 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT
AM 1150 (Kelowna) –11 a.m. to 2 p.m. PT
AM920 CKNX (Wingham) – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. ET

“As Canada’s largest private news-talk network, we have the strength, reach and impact to galvanize listeners to assist the residents of Haiti,” said Doug Rutherford, Vice President, Western Radio, Corus Entertainment. “With 12 news-talk stations on board and Charles Adler at the helm, our staff and affiliates are enthusiastically embracing this on-air initiative to help raise relief funds for Haiti.”

Canadian Red Cross donations for Haiti earthquake relief efforts can be made either online at www.redcross.ca or by phone at 1-800-418-1111.

CKNW AM 980, AM 770, 630 CHED, CJOB 68, AM640 Toronto Radio, AM 900 CHML, AM980 and AM 1220 are owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
(416) 530-5146

Lorraine Zarb
Project Manager, Communications
(416) 583-2858

CORUS RADIO HAMILTON’S VINYL 95.3 ANNOUNCES ON-AIR LINEUP

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 00:00:00 EST

(Hamilton, Canada) Corus Radio Hamilton’s newest greatest hits station, Vinyl 95.3, has announced its weekday on-air lineup starting today.

Bob Magee and Corrie Miller will host the morning drive Monday to Friday from 5 a.m. to 9 a.m.No stranger to the southwestern Ontario radio scene, Magee, a longtime Toronto broadcaster, built his career at 1050 CHUM and was most recently at 98.1 CHFI before joining the Vinyl 95.3 on-air team. Miller hails from Vinyl 95.3 brother station, Y108, and prior to that, spent 10 years at Corus Radio Vancouver with Classic Rock 101 as part of The Bro Jake Show.

John Novak will host the midday time slot from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Novak was part of CKOC’s lineup during the ‘70s and ‘80s when the station was ranked as one of the three biggest Top 40/contemporary hit radio stations in Canada.

Gord James will host the afternoon drive weekdays from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. James spent five years at CKOC, predominantly in afternoon drive in the early ‘70s before heading to 1050 CHUM where he spent the next 23 years, seven of those years in morning drive as host of The Morning Show with Gord James and the James Gang.

Derek Rivers will take the evening weekday slot from 7 p.m. to midnight. Rivers comes from Y108 after spending 18 years at radio stations in Thunder Bay, Calgary and Vancouver.

“Many of our Vinyl 95.3 listeners grew up listening to these radio personalities and we’re thrilled to have them join our station,” said Suzanne Carpenter, General Manager, Corus Radio Hamilton. “Knowledgeable and experienced, we are certain that our new on-air team, along with a playlist that spans three decades, will make Vinyl 95.3 the greatest hits destination in southern Ontario.”

Featuring songs from the ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s, Vinyl 95.3 is southern Ontario’s newest radio station taking listeners back to a time when Top 40 radio was king and songs united generations. For more information and to listen live, please visit www.vinyl953.com.

Vinyl 95.3 is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:
Derm Carnduff
Program Director
(905) 521-2303

CORUS RADIO, ITS EMPLOYEES AND THEIR LISTENERS GIVE MORE THAN $21 MILLION FOR NATIONAL AND LOCAL FUNDRAISING INITIATIVES

Thu, 10 Dec 2009 00:00:00 EST

Major Annual Holiday Campaigns Currently Underway Across Canada

(Toronto, Canada) After tallying the combined results of its fiscal 2009 fundraising initiatives, Corus Entertainment is pleased to announce that its 52 radio stations raised the equivalent of more than $21 million for hundreds of charities and non-profit organizations nationwide.

Through air time support, gift-in-kind services, local fundraising assistance and cash donations, Corus Radio, its employees and listeners played an integral role in raising awareness and providing assistance to local organizations in Canadian communities. With its group of 52 stations and reach of approximately eight million listeners, Corus Radio continued its commitment to support long-standing charitable partnerships, as well as newer initiatives that provide much needed assistance to well-deserving organizations.

“By leveraging the power of our broadcasting assets to assist local organizations, charities and people in need, Corus Entertainment is proud of the positive impact that our radio stations have made in the communities in which we work and live,” said John Cassaday, President and CEO, Corus Entertainment. “Despite a tough economy this year, we increased our support and contributions by $2 million over last year. We applaud the exceptional efforts of our radio staff in achieving these outstanding results.”

Although active and committed in Canadian communities throughout the year, many of Corus Radio’s core fundraising efforts are centred around children and families leading up to and during the holiday season. Here are a few of the campaigns Corus Radio stations across the country are actively involved in this season:

Vancouver:
CKNW Orphans’ Fund - Established by radio station CKNW in 1945, the CKNW Orphans' Fund is dedicated to promoting the health and welfare of physically, mentally challenged and disadvantaged children in B.C. communities. Its biggest fundraiser is their annual CKNW Orphans’ Fund Pledge Day, which took place on December 4 and raised approximately $1.3 million.
For more on this and other planned events, visit www.cknw.com/orphans/index.aspx.

Edmonton:
630 CHED’s Santas Anonymous - Every year, 630 CHED’s Santas Anonymous campaigns for toy and monetary donations to ensure that children in need do not go without a Christmas gift during the holiday season. Since 1955, Santas Anonymous has distributed thousands of toys to Edmonton children and their families. This year’s campaign wraps up on December 14 with toy delivery dates taking place on December 19 and 20.
For more information, visit www.santasanonymous.ca.

Calgary:
AM 770 Pledge Day - On December 4, AM 770, in partnership with Westin Hotels, assisted in raising more than $186,000 for the Calgary Children’s Foundation during its annual AM 770 Pledge Day. During the 12 hour radiothon, local businesses and listeners pledged their support for the Foundation which assists small, grassroots organizations that provide services to children who are mentally, physically or financially disadvantaged.
For more information, visit www.am770chqr.com/Community/CalgaryChildrensFoundation.aspx.

Winnipeg:
12 Hours of Christmas Auction - Beginning at 6 a.m. on December 18, Corus Radio Winnipeg stations, CJOB 68, Power 97 and 99.1 Groove FM, will be opening their phone lines for the 12 Hours of Christmas Auction. Each hour, a different gift package is auctioned off with proceeds going to Hunger for Hope, an ongoing campaign to end child hunger in Manitoba. Corus Radio Winnipeg has been recognized by the Manitoba Volunteer Association with a Golden Hand Award for its efforts with Hunger For Hope.
For more information, please visit www.cjob.com/ChristmasAuction/Home.aspx, www.power97.com/ChristmasAuction/Home.aspx or www.groovefm.ca/ChristmasAuction/Home.aspx.

London:
Toys for Tweens Christmas Toy Drive - The New 1031 Fresh FM, in partnership with London City Chrysler and the London Salvation Army, is asking listeners to donate toys for tweens (10 to 14 years of age), an often underserved age group during holiday toy drives. Toys can be dropped off at the London Salvation Army by December 10 for Christmas distribution.
For more information, please visit www.1031freshfm.com/home/FunStuff/FRESHFMCares/tabid/591/Default.aspx.

Kitchener:
Comfort & Joy Breakfast - 107.5 DAVE FM morning show co-hosts, Brian West and Gayle O’Brien, will broadcast live from the ballroom at the Cambridge Hotel & Conference Centre on December 18 from 5:30 a.m. to 9 a.m., where listeners are treated to an array of auction items and a full breakfast in exchange for a donation to Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region.
For more information, please visit www.davefm.com/home/FunStuff/ComfortJoy/tabid/1578/Default.aspx.

Hamilton:
CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund - Since 1976, the CHML/Y108 Children’s Fund has helped raise more than $4 million and collected thousands of toys which are allocated to local charities in the Greater Hamilton Area. Its annual holiday fundraiser, The Christmas Tree of Hope, kicked off on December 4 with events scheduled until December 21.
For more information, please visit www.900chml.com/ChildrensFund/EventCalendar/Listings.aspx.

Barrie:
Barrie & District Christmas Cheer - On December 19, B101 and FM 93 will join the Barrie O.P.P. Auxiliary Unit and Blacktie Affair Limousine at Walmart on Bayfield Street to collect new, unwrapped toys and non-perishable food donations from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m.
For more information, please visit www.b101fm.com/home/FunStuff/MeetTheStaff/tabid/1022/Default.aspx or www.fm93.ca/home/FunStuff/LiveOnLocation/tabid/1186/Default.aspx.

Toronto:
Derringer’s 13 Days of Christmas - For 13 days, ending December 13, John Derringer and the Q107 team will raise awareness and funds for the Canadian Centre for Abuse Awareness (CCAA) and Martin Kruze Memorial Foundation during its annual fundraising initiative, Derringer’s 13 Days of Christmas. Together with listener and corporate generosity, Q107 has helped over 200,000 children, women and men whose lives have been affected by abuse.
For more information, please visit www.q107.com/DJsandShows/DerringerInTheMorning/13DaysofChristmas.aspx.

Kingston:
Clothes for Kids - For 21 years, the Clothes for Kids campaign has helped provide approximately 41,000 children in the Kingston area with brand new snowsuits for the winter season. During the first week of December, FM96 and Lite 104.3 FM collected more than 2,000 snowsuits and monetary donations that were distributed to less fortunate children in the Kingston area by the Kingston & District Civitan Club and Corus Radio Kingston.
For more information, please visit www.lite1043.ca/home/FunStuff/Lite1043Cares/tabid/1514/Default.aspx or www.fm96.ca/home/FunStuff/FM96Cares/tabid/1513/Default.aspx.

Peterborough:
Three Loonies - On December 18, 100.5 KRUZ FM and THE WOLF 101.5 FM will host their ninth annual Three Loonies campaign with a live broadcast outside the Peterborough studios to solicit donations for Kawartha Food Share.
For more information, please visit the 100.5 KRUZ FM website at www.kruzfm.ca/home/default.aspx.

In other fundraising updates, Cornwall’s Rock 101.9 held its second annual Wall of Hope on October 30 with a 12 hour broadcast that drew hundreds of listeners to a display of 12,000 boxes of Kraft Dinner Crackers that were up for sale. The event raised $35,000 in cash and food donations for Cornwall’s Agape Centre. Corus Quebec’s radiothon, United for the Kids of Sainte-Justine, enlisted all six Corus stations in Montreal to raise funds for Sainte-Justine UHC Foundation, a leading mother-child university hospital centre. The radiothon took place on November 17 and raised $678,896 for the facility. The Country 105 and Q107 Caring For Kids Radiothon for the Alberta Children’s Hospital which historically has taken place in November will now be broadcast in February 2010. Since partnering with the hospital, over $7.75 million has been raised for the facility and in 2007, the radiothon broke a North American record for the most generous donations per listener.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For more information, please contact:
Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
(416) 530-5146

Lorraine Zarb
Communications Project Manager
(416) 583-2858

CORUS RADIO IS THE 2009 GREY CUP DESTINATION

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Calgary, Canada) Corus Radio will provide live broadcast coverage of the Canadian Football League’s 97th Grey Cup on Sunday, November 29 as the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Montreal Alouettes go head-to-head for the 2009 Grey Cup championship.

Corus stations involved in the broadcast include English stations AM 770 (Calgary), 630 CHED (Edmonton), CJOB 68 (Winnipeg), AM 900 CHML (Hamilton) and AM640 Toronto Radio as well as French station CKAC Sports (Montreal). All of these Corus stations will also stream the broadcast live on their respective websites.

Pre-Game Show: Broadcast starts at 2:30 p.m. MT and will be hosted by well-known sports personalities Jock Wilson and Mark Stephen. Wilson is the co-host of Sports Talk on AM 770 and also host of the pre-game, half-time show and post-game show for all Calgary Stampeders broadcasts. Stephen has been providing play-by-play commentary for the Calgary Stampeders for 13 years.

97th Grey Cup Game: Kick-off is at 4:30 p.m. MT. The first half of the game will be hosted by the voice of the Roughriders Rod Pedersen, followed by the Alouettes play-by-play commentator, Rick Moffat, for the second half. Colour analysis will be provided by Carm Carteri for the Roughriders and Ed Philion for the Alouettes.

Post-Game Show: Jock Wilson and Mark Stephen return to host the one hour post-game show, taking listeners into the locker rooms of both teams.

For French coverage of the game, CKAC Sports in Montreal will provide the French broadcast beginning at 4 p.m. ET and will feature pre- and post-game host Martin Lemay, Charles-André Marchand providing play-by-play coverage and former Alouette fullback, Bruno Heppell, as colour analyst.

During the broadcast, Corus-produced special features will air and include The Road to the Grey Cup and CFL Outstanding Player Awards as well as player profiles. The Corus pre-game, Grey Cup play-by-play and post-game broadcast will also be featured on other non-Corus stations as well as on SIRIUS Satellite Radio in both English and French and on Radio-Canada in French only. Visit http://www.cfl.ca/article/grey-cup-2009-on-corus-radio-network for station and channel listings.

AM 770, 630 CHED, CJOB 68, AM 900 CHML, AM640 Toronto Radio and CKAC Sports are owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's animation. The company's multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For more information, please contact:
John Vos
Program Director, AM 770
(403) 444-4367

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH FMQB TO SYNDICATE RADIO CONTENT IN THE UNITED STATES

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST

ExploreMusic, The Ongoing History of New Music and Legends of Classic Rock Now Airing in the U.S.

(Toronto, Canada) Corus Entertainment, a market leader in radio and specialty television, today announced a partnership with FMQB Productions, the production arm of Friday Morning Quarterback (FMQB), a daily news source and premiere destination for music and radio industry professionals, which will see Corus Radio’s syndicated content distributed to radio affiliates across the U.S.

Under the ExploreMusic banner, U.S. stations will now feature Alan Cross’ The Ongoing History of New Music and the ExploreMusic radio program as well as Jeff Woods’ Legends of Classic Rock. Enthusiasm for the programs was met quickly with WEDG/Buffalo and WRZX/Indianapolis signing on as the first American affiliates to carry Corus Radio’s flagship programs.

“Given today’s reality where listeners have access to an unprecedented amount of music, the role of trusted experts that can provide perspective, context and recommendation has never been more vital,” said David Huszar, Vice President and General Manager, Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions. “Both Alan and Jeff are consummate storytellers who have built a huge fan base in Canada and we’re looking forward to introducing American audiences to this great Canadian programming through FMQB.”

"This partnership with Corus marks a natural progression in the growth of FMQB Productions as a provider of syndicated content to radio stations across America and the world," said Michael Parrish, Vice President, Operations, FMQB. "We look forward to introducing American radio to the intelligence and passion for music that both Alan Cross and Jeff Woods bring to their programs."

Hosted by Alan Cross, the ExploreMusic radio program is a 30-minute show that runs weekdays on rock stations across Canada. Every show offers exclusive content interviews with rock's biggest stars, profiles of cool emerging artists, the very latest music news, insider information, daily music recommendations, concert reviews, opinion, technology news and more.

Alan Cross is one of Canada’s most respected rock journalists. His acclaimed weekly rock documentary program, The Ongoing History of New Music, debuted in February 1993 and since then there have been over 600 one-hour episodes (all researched, written and produced by Alan) making it the longest-running music documentary in Canada and one of the longest in North America, if not the world. The show is now heard on over a dozen stations across Canada and has spun off four books (all written by Alan) which have worldwide sales of over 30,000 copies, not to mention almost 20 different compilation CDs (including four official Ongoing History discs).

“We’re thrilled to be among the first to air The Ongoing History of New Music and introduce Alan and the show to Edge listeners in Buffalo,” said Jim Kurdziel, Program Director, WEDG, Buffalo. “Few radio programs have the ability to consistently engage audiences the way Alan does with his show.”

Legends of Classic Rock debuted in 2001 on radio station Classic Rock Q107 in Toronto providing listeners the colour, content and context for the greatest music over the past 40 years. Host Jeff Woods has given classic rock fans the stories behind the music that defined a generation. More than 270 different one-hour episodes have been produced, making it the premiere classic rock documentary produced in Canada. Legends of Classic Rock is syndicated on virtually every major classic rock station and website in Canada.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

About FMQB
For over four decades FMQB (Friday Morning Quarterback) has flourished at a high level in the competitive radio and music industries and is consistently recognized as a leader and innovator in its field. Today’s FMQB is a multi-media marketing, publishing and production company, integrating its dynamic new media and electronic services, industry-leading website and nationally syndicated radio specials with its core publication business, maintaining its trendsetting role in the ever-changing business in which it thrives. For the full experience visit FMQB online at www.fmqb.com.

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For more information, please contact:
Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
(416) 530-5146

Judy Swank
Client Relations
(856) 424-9114

102.1 THE EDGE WELCOMES “FEARLESS” FRED KENNEDY TO AFTERNOON DRIVE

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) Starting today, Toronto’s new rock station, Corus Entertainment’s 102.1 the Edge, welcomes “Fearless” Fred Kennedy to the station’s on-air roster as the new afternoon drive host. Weekdays from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m., The Fearless Fred Show will deliver a unique interactive experience as Fred broadcasts, Tweets and blogs with Edge listeners and welcomes the world’s best bands to perform live in the 228 Yonge Street studio.

"Having Fearless Fred behind the wheel in afternoon drive will be a welcome addition to an already strong lineup of established personalities,” said Ross Winters, Program Director, 102.1 the Edge. “Fred’s love of music, off-the-wall sense of humour, dynamic voice and ability to connect with audiences will resonate well with Edge listeners.”

“Working at the Edge has been my ultimate radio goal since I started in the industry and to cut the mic at a station that is legendary in a town as vibrant and colourful as Toronto, is really a dream come true,” said Fred Kennedy. “The show is really just me talking to people about what’s going on. There’s no pretense. It’s just music and vernacular talk.”

Fred Kennedy began his broadcast career in Port Hawkesbury, N.S. and Dryden, Ont. until taking a part-time on-air position at Power 97 in Winnipeg, Man. It was on Power 97 that he began on-air stunting for The BJ and Hal Show and where Hal Anderson dubbed him “Fearless Fred”. Kennedy then moved on to work at 106.1 The Goat in Lloydminster, Alta. and most recently at 100.3 The Bear in Edmonton. This March, Kennedy was honoured as a rising star in the Canadian broadcast industry receiving the 2009 Steve Young Award at Canadian Music Week for his commitment advising and mentoring young future broadcasters.

With Kennedy in afternoon drive, Dave “Bookie” Bookman moves to weekday evenings from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Beginning on Monday, August 31, listeners can get their daily dose of the Edge’s music man with his new show, Bookie at Night.

Tune in to The Fearless Fred Show weekday afternoons from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. starting Monday, August 17. For more information, please visit www.edge.ca.

102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM), is home to The Dean Blundell Show featuring Dean, Jason and Todd weekday mornings and Josie Dye middays. Part of the Corus Radio network of new rock stations, 102.1 the Edge is proud to air the best in new rock programming and is the flagship station to popular syndicated programs including The Strombo Show with George Stroumboulopoulos, and Canada’s longest running new rock documentary show The Ongoing History of New Music hosted by Alan Cross. Tune in to 102.1 the Edge on the FM dial or listen live at www.edge.ca.

102.1 the Edge is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:
Magda Krpan
Corus Entertainment
(416) 530-5146

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT’S EXPLOREMUSIC GOES PORTABLE WITH VIIGO

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 EST

Alan Cross and ExploreMusic to Launch on Smartphones
Starting Monday, August 17

(Toronto, ON) – Corus Entertainment Inc., a market leader in radio and specialty television, and Viigo Inc., a developer of the popular mobile content and services platform for smartphones, have once again teamed up to provide Corus Radio syndicated content to mobile users with BlackBerry and Windows based devices free of charge with the launch of ExploreMusic, Alan Cross’ new show and web portal about musical discovery and exploration.

Starting on Monday, August 17, listeners can download an ExploreMusic version of Viigo that comes complete with all of the content that is on the website (http://getviigo.com/exploremusic). Music fans can also view the ExploreMusic Twitter posts from Alan Cross directly from within the ExploreMusic module, with no need to access Twitter itself, getting up-to-the-minute band and music industry updates from Alan himself.

“This is another great opportunity for ExploreMusic fans to connect with Alan directly,” said David Huszar, VP and GM, Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions. “Given the popularity of ExploreMusic.com and its daily radio show, this interactive element is part of our ongoing strategy to connect our listeners with our hosts and offer our audiences refreshed content on a minute-to-minute basis.”

“The partnership with Corus is an exciting initiative for Viigo,” said Mark Ruddock, CEO of Viigo. “We are especially pleased to be providing the ExploreMusic fan base with access to their favourite content, anytime and anywhere.”

Along with ExploreMusic, Viigo already offers Corus Entertainment brands AM640 Toronto RADIO, Q107 (Toronto), 102.1 the Edge (Toronto), CKNW AM 980 (Vancouver), 630 CHED (Edmonton), AM900 CHML (Hamilton), AM 770 (Calgary), CJOB 68 (Winnipeg) and iNews880 (Edmonton) to its users. The ExploreMusic Viigo build will be available for download at http://getviigo.com/exploremusic.

About Corus Entertainment

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

About Viigo™
Viigo™ is revolutionizing the way users access information on their smart phone. Every day, people around the world rely on Viigo as their gateway to a vast array of up-to-the-minute content and useful services, wherever they are and whenever they need it. In one simple, fully customizable application, Viigo delivers news, weather, flight schedules and status, real-time sports scores, stock quotes and market data, entertainment, hotel and restaurant reviews, blogs, and much more. Viigo is the one application smartphone users cannot be without.
Founded in 2004, Viigo Inc. is a privately held company with its corporate headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit www.viigo.com. To download Viigo onto your device, go to www.getviigo.com from your mobile browser.

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For more information, please contact:
Magda Krpan
Corus Entertainment
(416) 530-5146

or

Matthew Bogart
Viigo Inc.
(416) 640-9916

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT BECOMES FIRST CANADIAN BROADCASTER TO OFFER iTUNES INTEGRATION ON RADIO STATION WEBSITES

Mon, 11 May 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Toronto, Canada) In a Canadian first, Corus Entertainment is proud to offer direct iTunes accessibility on 11 of its Corus Radio station websites. The integration of the iTunes Store will reflect the programming of each radio station, allowing listeners to shop from playlists featured on the stations as well as top picks from on-air talent and celebrity guests.

“iTunes has revolutionized the way people buy music and we’re pleased to be able to offer our listeners a customized experience on our websites tailored to the music that is most relevant to them,” said David Huszar, Vice President and General Manager of Corus Radio’s interactive division. “Although many websites are currently linked to iTunes, our partnership uniquely enables us to integrate the entire iTunes catalogue into our sites for the convenience of our listeners.”

Here are the Corus Radio stations and websites that have customized iTunes Store access:

VANCOUVER - 99.3 The FOX (cfox.com) and Classic Rock 101 (rock101.com)
CALGARY - Country 105 (country105.com) and Q107 (q107fm.ca)
EDMONTON - 92.5 JOE FM (joefm.ca) and CISN COUNTRY 103.9 (cisnfm.com)
WINNIPEG - Power 97 (power97.com)
HAMILTON - Y108 (y108.ca) and The New Country 95.3 (country953.com)
TORONTO - 102.1 the Edge (edge.ca) and Q107 (q107.com)

At each radio station website, listeners can also get on-air personality playlists, sign up for station podcasts and browse through their station’s favourite artists, albums and songs. Listeners can also access iTunes by clicking on the iTunes button accompanying each song on the station’s website playlist in the “now playing” widget on screen. This feature is also available on Corus Radio’s ExploreMusic.com through the daily "5 Songs You Gotta Hear Today" list.

The integration of the iTunes Store on Corus Radio station websites was made possible through Corus’ exclusive partnership with Emmis Communications and the iTunes Affiliate program.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
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For more information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager
Corus Entertainment
(416) 530-5146

Lorraine Zarb
Communications Coordinator
Corus Entertainment
(416) 583-2858

Q107 LAUNCHES EVERYTHING’S BETTER WITH DERRINGER IN THE MORNING CAMPAIGN

Tue, 24 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

CAMPAIGN SUMMARY
(Toronto) Q107 has launched a new advertising campaign for Derringer in the Morning with Maureen Holloway. Partnered with the creative team of David Crichton and Graham Lee, the Everything’s Better with Derringer in the Morning campaign is sure to get audiences laughing. As one of Toronto’s most listened to morning shows (#1 among Men 25 to 54 / #2 among Adults 25 to 54 ), Derringer In The Morning with Maureen Holloway on Q107 delivers genuinely funny, clever and irreverent humour every weekday morning. The new campaign capitalizes on the strength of Q’s morning show and the comic sensibility that welcomes listeners every day.

CAMPAIGN COMPONENTS
Running for six weeks, the campaign consists of a 1x30 and 1x15 TV spot airing on Global and CHCH, as well as three out-of-home executions that will be featured across the GTA in restaurants, pubs, health clubs, high rise office elevators and Grassroots monster billboards. Just as the headline and copy suggest in the ads, the Everything’s Better with Derringer in the Morning campaign communicates that no matter what situation you might find yourself in -- no matter how dire, awkward or bad -- listening to the Derringer morning show will give you a lighter, more positive perspective on it all, plus it will make you laugh.

Click here to view the 1x30 TV spot: “Customs“ http://www.q107.com/DJsandShows/DerringerInTheMorning/TvAd.aspx

Click here to view the outdoor campaign: “Construction” http://www.q107.com/DJsandShows/DerringerInTheMorning/Construct.aspx , “Diner“ http://www.q107.com/DJsandShows/DerringerInTheMorning/Diner.aspx , and “Salon” http://www.q107.com/DJsandShows/DerringerInTheMorning/Salon.aspx

CREDITS
David Crichton and Graham Lee created the campaign for Q107.

Tyler Gray at Westside Studio shot the photography for the outdoor campaign.

Industry Films produced the TV spot, directed by David Crichton.

Q107 (CILQ-FM) is Toronto’s legendary classic rock station and the most listened to rock station in Canada. Q107 is home to Derringer in the Morning with Maureen Holloway hosted by John Derringer, and featuring Ryan Parker, Bill Hayes and Maureen Holloway, with rock-legend Kim Mitchell in afternoon drive. Part of Corus Radio’s network of classic rock stations, Q107 also features the premiere classic rock documentary produced in Canada, The Legends of Classic Rock with Jeff Woods and the highly rated and critically acclaimed Psychedelic Psunday with Andy Frost. Tune in to Q107 on the FM dial or listen live at http://www.q107.com.

For more information, please contact:

Darren Wasylyk
Director of Marketing and Promotion
Q107
(416) 646-8591

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT SELECTS VIIGO AS ITS MOBILE CONTENT DELIVERY PLATFORM

Mon, 23 Mar 2009 00:00:00 EST

Nine Corus Radio properties across Canada use Viigo to deliver website content on your smartphone

Toronto, ON (March 23, 2009) – Viigo Inc. (www.viigo.com), developer of the popular mobile content and services platform for smartphones, and Corus Entertainment (www.corusent.com), a market leader in specialty television and radio, announced today the launch of a co-branded version of the award-winning Viigo platform.

With this offering, people who own a BlackBerry or Windows Mobile enabled phone such as the HTC Touch, Motorola Q9, Nokia E71 or 66, Palm Treo or Sony Ericsson XPERIA among many others, will have access to proprietary Internet content for the radio stations listed below by downloading the associated version over the air directly from their smartphone:

AM640 TORONTO RADIO in Toronto, go.640toronto.com
AM900 CHML in Hamilton, go.900chml.com
Q107 in Toronto, go.q107.com
AM 770 in Calgary, go.am770chqr.com
102.1 the Edge in Toronto, go.edge.ca
CJOB 68 in Winnipeg, go.cjob.com
CKNW AM 980 in Vancouver, go.cknw.com
iNews880 in Edmonton, go.inews880.com
630 CHED in Edmonton, go.630ched.com

Only one version of the free application can be in use at any one time. However, content from each of the stations is accessible from the Viigo channel library so all Corus Radio content is readily available.

In addition, the Corus Entertainment/Viigo co-branded mobile content platform will support one-click access to real-time news, weather, sports, travel, stock market results, entertainment, blogs and more from over 5,000 of the best Internet content channels.

“Corus Radio is always looking to extend our brands where our listeners are,” said, David Huszar, VP and GM, Corus Interactive and Integrated Solutions. “We know our listeners are actively engaged with smartphones and Viigo allows our stations to tap into that growing market of consumers and deliver them great content.”

“The relationship forged between Viigo and Corus Entertainment provides listeners with the ability to access a compelling array of news, views and information, all designed to augment their listening experience,” said Mark Ruddock, CEO, Viigo. “We look forward to assisting Corus in connecting with their audience in new and engaging ways.”

ABOUT VIIGO
Viigo™ is revolutionizing the way users access information on their smart phone. Every day, people around the world rely on Viigo as their gateway to a vast array of up-to-the-minute content and useful services, wherever they are and whenever they need it. In one simple, fully customizable application, Viigo delivers news, weather, flight schedules and status, real-time sports scores, stock quotes and market data, entertainment, hotel and restaurant reviews, blogs, and much more. Viigo is the one application smart phone users cannot be without.

Founded in 2004, Viigo Inc. is a privately held company with its corporate headquarters in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. For more information, visit www.viigo.com. To download Viigo onto your device, go to www.getviigo.com from your mobile browser.

ABOUT CORUS ENTERTAINMENT INC.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
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For more information, contact:

Matthew Bogart
Viigo Inc.
416-640-9916

Magda Krpan
Corus Entertainment
416-530-5146

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT KICKS OFF A “SHOP LOCAL” CAMPAIGN

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

PSAs and On-Air Content Roll Out Across 52 Corus Radio Stations

(Toronto, Canada) In an effort to support communities and local businesses, Corus Radio is launching a series of public service announcements and on-air content with a “shop local” message to encourage listeners to support local businesses in their communities. The program is rolling out across all 52 Corus Radio stations and will continue over the next few months.

“The economic health of our country has strong roots at the local level, since money spent at local businesses is reinvested into our communities,” said Chris Pandoff, Vice President, Ontario Radio. “Radio has always had such a strong connection with its local community and we plan to utilize the power of our 52 radio stations to showcase some of the local businesses that contribute to the vitality of their community and encourage listeners to support them.”

Some of the initiatives launching across Corus Radio include:

Positive Local Business Profiles. Stations in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Guelph, Hamilton, Toronto, London and Montreal are running 30- to 60-second spots featuring local business leaders discussing encouraging economic news;
It’s a Great Day to Buy a Car spots initiated by Corus Radio Winnipeg, and currently airing in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Guelph, Hamilton, Kitchener, Toronto, Peterborough and Kingston, encouraging consumers who are considering purchasing a vehicle to take advantage of low interest rates and pricing;
Barney Brightside PSAs, airing in Toronto, Barrie, Collingwood, Guelph, Hamilton, London and Kingston, featuring positive economic messages that provide listeners with optimistic but realistic reasons to support local businesses;
Adler Online with Charles Adler, the nationally-syndicated program on Corus’ network of news-talk stations, is ensuring a balanced approach to covering the economic issues – both positive and negative;
Corus Radio Quebec and the Fédération des chambres de commerce du Québec (FCCQ) are partnering on a PSA campaign featuring a series of 60-second spots spreading upbeat economic news on Corus’ Quebec radio stations;
Derringer’s Economic Bailout at Toronto’s Q107 offers listeners the opportunity to win money in hopes that they will inject it back into the economy.

Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.
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For more information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
Corus Entertainment
(416) 530-5146

Lorraine Zarb
Communications Coordinator
Corus Entertainment
(416) 583-2858

CORUS ENTERTAINMENT PARTNERS WITH STREAMTHEWORLD TO DELIVER ITS RADIO STATIONS ON A CORUS iPHONE APPLICATION

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 EST

(February 2, 2009 – Toronto, Canada) Corus Entertainment is proud to announce that it has partnered with StreamTheWorld to deliver its 52 radio stations on a Corus iPhone application. Listeners can now enjoy all Corus radio stations anytime, anywhere – the first Canadian radio broadcaster to feature a native iPhone streaming application.

This easy-to-use application is fully compatible with iPhone and iPod touch. Listeners can search Corus stations either by call letters or by city. The “shake the shuffle” feature allows the user to shake the device and be offered a random Corus radio station. The application also leverages the Dolby Advanced Audio Coding (AAC), enhancing the listening experience at the lowest data consumption.

“Our radio stations need to be available wherever our listeners are, and on any device they choose to use,” said David Huszar, Vice President and General Manager of Corus Radio’s interactive division. “With the increasing popularity of the iPhone and iPod touch as the device of choice for portable entertainment, we’re thrilled to offer our listeners the convenience of accessing their favourite Corus radio station through them.”

“StreamTheWorld is committed to continuously serving Corus with new user experiences for its audience,” says Samuel Sousa, Solution Engineer for StreamTheWorld. “The native Corus iPhone application that we designed offers a richer experience since it leverages its touch screen and interaction capabilities, enables the Dolby AAC for outstanding sound quality and facilitates usage over the 3G network due to low data consumption.”

The Corus Radio application launched at sixth position in the iPhone Top Free Applications for music. Listeners can visit the App Store at the iTunes store, select Music Category and click on Corus Radio in the right hand column.

About Corus Entertainment Inc.
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

About StreamTheWorld
StreamTheWorld is a streaming technology and services company specifically dedicated to broadcasters’ online success. Founded in 2005, the company is currently streaming more than 1,000 radio and TV stations in more than 25 countries. We already help some of America’s largest radio broadcasters, such as CBS, ESPN and Corus, find new ways to leverage their online presence in a profitable manner. StreamTheWorld’s fully integrated solution lets you address all your streaming needs, including User Experience, Advertising, Delivery and Metrics.
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For more information, please contact:

Magda Krpan
Communications Manager, Radio
Corus Entertainment
(416) 530-5146

Vincent Grenier
VP Marketing
StreamTheWorld
(514) 448-4037, ext. 650

CORUS RADIO KiTCHENER’S 107.5 DAVE FM UNVEILS TRI-CITIES BEST ROCK TODAY

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

(Kitchener, Canada) At 8 a.m. today, Corus Radio Kitchener takes 107.5 Dave FM (CJDV-FM) to a new level – as the Tri-Cities Best Rock. The new look and sound of Dave FM will offer radio listeners in the Kitchener-Waterloo and Cambridge areas all of their favourite rock tracks, from the ‘70s through to today.

107.5 Dave FM hosts including Jeff Lumby, Gayle O’Brien and Carlos Benevides will continue as the station’s on-air personalities hosting their respective morning drive and afternoon drive shows. Most of the current on-air features will remain but will now be paired up with a new format reflecting what the Tri-Cities area wants and needs – more rock.

“Through all of our extensive market research, it became quite clear that people in the tri-cities love their rock music and we are very proud to offer this format to them,” said Lars Wunsche, General Manager, Corus Radio Kitchener. “The new look and sound of 107.5 Dave FM compliments its position with sister station, hit music radio 91.5 The Beat, as the perfect combination for radio listeners, local and national advertisers and the tri-cities community.”

Listen to a live stream of the Tri-Cities Best Rock – 107.5 Dave FM at www.davefm.com.

107.5 Dave FM is owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For more information or interviews, contact:

Lars Wunsche
General Manager
Corus Radio Kitchener
(519) 621-7510, ext. 216

Patrick Olsen
Promotions Director
Corus Radio Kitchener
(519) 568-6382

THE NEW COUNTRY 95.3 WELCOMES CMT HOST PAUL MCGUIRE TO MORNING SHOW

Fri, 09 Jan 2009 00:00:00 EST

New Morning Show Host Hits the Country Airwaves on Tuesday, January 13

(January 9, 2009 - Hamilton, Canada) The New Country 95.3 is pleased to announce that CMT host Paul McGuire joins Lea Cater and Brad Hoffman as the new morning drive co-host on Tuesday, January 13, 2009 with Lea Cater and Paul McGuire – Mornings on The New Country 95.3.

"We are thrilled to have Paul join us in the mornings on The New Country 95.3,” said Suzanne Carpenter, General Manager, Corus Radio Hamilton. “He has an established relationship with country music fans across the country and will become a listener favourite and a welcome addition to our morning team.”

Paul McGuire began his broadcast career in 1994 and has an extensive background in the broadcast and entertainment industry. Canadian kids grew up watching Paul on YTV where he hosted and produced a number of series including the network’s popular after-school programming block, The Zone. Paul then went on to host and produce the national entertainment magazine show, eNow (which has since evolved into etalk). Paul’s current home at CMT, where he has worked on such shows as Chevy Karaoke Star and CMT Weekend, has allowed him to interview some of the biggest names in country music, including Keith Urban, Carrie Underwood, Trace Adkins and Reba McEntire.

Tune in to Lea Cater and Paul McGuire – Mornings on The New Country 95.3 weekday mornings from 5:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. starting Tuesday, January 13, 2009.

The New Country 95.3 (CING-FM) is southern Ontario’s country station, playing the best new country music with Lea and Brad in the mornings. Part of Corus Radio's network of country music stations, The New Country 95.3 presents the annual free country music festival Canada Day Jam, in Toronto every summer. Tune in to The New Country 95.3 on the FM dial or listen live at www.country953.com.

The New Country 95.3, CMT and YTV are owned by Corus Entertainment Inc., a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, CosmoTV, VIVA, Movie Central, HBO Canada, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com.

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For further information, please contact:
Derm Carnduff
Program Director, Y108
905-521-2303

2008 CASBY AWARD WINNERS ANNOUNCED

Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 EST
102.1 the Edge’s Annual Fan Choice Awards Declare the Best in Canadian Rock (Toronto, Canada) The votes for 102.1 the Edge’s 2008 CASBY Music Awards have been tallied and the fans have spoken! The 2008 CASBY Awards winners are: Favourite New Album: Elephant Shell, Tokyo Police Club Favourite New Artist: Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker Favourite New Single: “Hollow Point Sniper”, Ubiquitous Synergy Seeker NXNE Favourite New Indie Release: Bring Me Your Love, City and Colour These winners faced stiff competition from fellow nominees Rides Again, Sam Roberts, Stars, Spiral Beach, The Flatliners, The Weakerthans and Wintersleep. The CASBYs also featured performances by nominees Bedouin Soundclash, Die Mannequin, Neverending White Lights and Sloan. Headlined by Canadian superstars Sloan, the CASBYs were handed out during a two-hour, standing-room-only concert and ceremony on Wednesday, October 22 at the Kool Haus in downtown Toronto. This year’s CASBY Award winners join the ranks of other CASBY-winning legends of Canadian rock such as Alexisonfire, Arcade Fire, Sam Roberts, Sum 41, The Tragically Hip, The Pursuit of Happiness, Barenaked Ladies and many others. The CASBYs are brought to you by Molson Canadian. The Canadian Artists Selected by You (CASBY) Music Awards began in 1981 as the U-Knows, an alternative to the JUNO Awards. CASBY winners are chosen entirely by the fans. Through initiatives like the CASBYs, as well as Edgefest and Dave Bookman’s Nu Music Night at Toronto’s legendary Horseshoe Tavern, 102.1 the Edge has earned a reputation as a major force in Canadian talent development, contributing to the commercial breakthrough of some of Canada’s most influential artists, including the Alexisonfire, Arcade Fire, Billy Talent, Finger Eleven and many others. 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM), Toronto's legendary new rock station is home to The Dean Blundell Show and Corus Radio’s syndicated feature, The Ongoing History of New Music, hosted by renowned new-rock historian, Alan Cross. Tune into the Edge at 102.1 FM and www.edge.ca. 102.1 the Edge (CFNY-FM) is owned by Corus Entertainment, a Canadian-based media and entertainment company. Corus is a market leader in specialty television and radio with additional assets in pay television, advertising and digital audio services, television broadcasting, children’s book publishing and children’s animation. The company’s multimedia entertainment brands include YTV, Treehouse, W Network, Movie Central, Nelvana, Kids Can Press and radio stations including CKNW, CKOI and Q107. Corus creates engaging branded entertainment experiences for its audiences across multiple platforms. A publicly traded company, Corus is listed on the Toronto (CJR.B) and New York (CJR) exchanges. Experience Corus on the web at www.corusent.com. -30- For further information please contact: Lorraine Zarb Communications Coordinator Corus Entertainment Inc. 416-583-2858