A packed report includes news of morning hosts in Duluth and Green Bay, Wisconsin reporter moves, national attention for a UP station, and new channels in the new year.
Category: Northwestern Ontario
Weekly Log: New KARE GM, More Waterloo News, No CBC Time Signal
KARE’s new leader has a background in journalism. Elsewhere, a Waterloo TV station is adding more news and a nerdy radio tradition in Canada has ended.
Weekly Log: Wolves Leave WCCO; New addition to Fargo morning show
The Timberwolves are leaving WCCO, a Fargo morning show has a new addition, and a Madison anchor is moving to Omaha as an MPR announcer moves to IPR.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Northwestern Seeks Move of Displaced Wis. Translator
Recent filings include a displaced Wisconsin FM translator seeking to move to a new frequency and a northeastern Minnesota FM station remaining silent.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Petitions to Deny New Stations; Ontario FM’s Sale OK’d
Recent filings include several petitions to deny new FM stations that have been identified as tentative selectees. Meanwhile, the CRTC has approved a northwestern Ontario radio sale.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Mpls. TV Upgrade; New FM for Ont. First Nation
Recent activity includes a Minneapolis TV station completing an upgrade, a northern Minnesota FM station seeking a boost to 100kW, and a new FM station for a First Nation in Ontario.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: Grand Forks TV Plan Changes, Neb. Translator Sold
Recent FCC filings include changes to plans for a Grand Forks TV station, the sale of a Nebraska FM translator, and an update on a silent Twin Cities AM station.
How a Small Ontario Town Ended Up on Weather Maps Coast to Coast
Have you noticed Moosonee on your weather map? The small, remote northern Ontario town has a big presence on U.S. weathercasts from coast to coast.
Brands Launch Hashtag Campaigns in Response to LaFlamme Firing (Updated)
Changes at networks and local stations often result in public outcry, but rarely do they lead to hashtag campaigns by consumer brands.
Data Dump: U.S. TV Stations Carried on Manitoba, NW Ontario Systems
Several Minneapolis and Fargo TV stations have widespread reach on cable and IPTV systems in Canada, including on systems in Thunder Bay and Winnipeg.