Bell Media announced on Wednesday it has signed an agreement to acquire four FM radio stations in Ontario from Larche Communications Inc. (LCI).
The company said the addition of The Dock and KICX Country-branded stations to Bell Media’s existing 105 iHeartRadio Canada stations helps broaden the network’s industry-leading reach across the country, allowing further connection with listeners in Sudbury, Midland, Orillia, and Owen Sound.
Subject to CRTC approval, Bell Media will acquire the following four stations from LCI:
104.1 The Dock (CICZ-FM) – Classic hits format in Midland
92.3 The Dock (CJOS-FM) – Classic hits format in Owen Sound
KICX Country 91.7 (CICS-FM) – Country format in Sudbury
KICX Country 106 (CICX-FM) – Country format in Orillia
“We look forward to welcoming these award-winning stations and their teams to Bell Media, and to building on the strong legacies they’ve created,” said Nikki Moffat, President, Local Radio and TV and Senior Vice-President, Finance, Bell Media.
“Each station has loyal listeners and is a strong performer in its market, and this acquisition will further strengthen iHeartRadio Canada’s cross-country radio network. We are proud to continue to make significant investments in local radio and deliver the highest-quality experience for our listeners on multiple platforms.”
“I believe Bell Media is uniquely positioned to build on our strong brands and reputation,” said Paul Larche, President & CEO, LCI. “They are committed to maintaining the strong relationship our team has cultivated with our community, listeners, and advertisers. This can only be enhanced by their television stations in two of our markets.”
