Corus flipped Classic Rock “Q107” CFGQ-FM Calgary to a simulcast of News/Talk 770 CHQR at 5:30 this morning as the stations rebranded as “QR Calgary“.
The move makes CHQR one of only two FM News/Talk stations in Canadian large markets joining Rogers’ “City News” 1310 CIWW Ottawa and rimshot 101.1 CJET-FM Smiths Falls ON.
Today, Corus Radio has rebranded Q107 Calgary to QR Calgary: Talk on FM. This bold and exciting move will give listeners more engaging, informative content that matters to Calgarians.
From local news, weather, traffic to interviews with community experts and top local and regional political leaders, the well-informed and much-loved on-air personalities heard on 770 CHQR, will now also be heard on the FM dial.
“QR Calgary has been part of the radio landscape for more than five decades and its focus on the community has been a big part of its success,” said John Vos, Regional Program Director. “By bringing QR programming to the FM band at 107 FM, we look forward to reaching a new generation of news/talk listeners in Calgary and Western Canada.”
“At Corus Audio our strategy is to position our first-class content across all of our platforms – AM, FM, and podcast,” said Brad Phillips, Senior Vice President of Corus Audio. “We are excited about this unique opportunity in this dynamic market.”
The QR Calgary launch includes interviews with VIP and surprise guests, an extensive marketing campaign and the Crack the $10K QR Code contest, powered by Deerfoot Inn & Casino, where the station will give away $10,000 to one lucky listener.
In addition to AM and FM Radio, QR Calgary can be heard anywhere and anytime on the Radio Player Canada app, Tune-in Radio, the Curiouscast podcast network, Audio Vault, HD Radio in your vehicle, Shaw Direct, Telus TV and on Amazon Alexa (just say, “Alexa play QR Calgary”).
Original Report 12/16: A format change is coming to Corus Classic Rock “Q107” CFGQ-FM Calgary.
Afternoon host ‘Tarzan Dan’ Freeman will exit following his show noting that today is the final day of the current format. Midday host Cam Sullivan will remain with the company moving to sister “Country 105” CKRY as Asssitant Program Director. Mornings and nights on the station originate from “Rock 101” CFMI-FM Vancouver.
The Classic Rock brand debuted on the station in 2004.
Broadcast Dialogue reports that the new format will debut on Monday, January 9, 2023.
A quick bit of news.
Today is my last day at @Q107Calgary.
That’s because today is the last day that Q107 will be on the air.
— Cam (@CamSullivanFM) December 16, 2022
