Arsenal Media has taken control of 7 stations from Bell
I am not sure when the takeover happened but I believe it was Monday April 28th that Arsenal took over the 7 stations it purchased from Bell.
CHRD, Drummondville, Que. (Arsenal Media) Rouge
CJDM, Drummondville, Que. (Arsenal Media) Energie
CFEI, St-Hyacinthe, Que. (Arsenal Media) Boom
CFZZ, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu, Que. (Arsenal Media) Boom
CIKI, Rimouski, Que. (Arsenal Media) Energie
CJOI, Rimouski, Que. (Arsenal Media) Rouge
CFVM, Amqui, Que. (Arsenal Media) Rouge
These are the stations formerly owned by Bell.
CHRD, Drummondville became VIVA 105.3 FM, CJDM Drummondville became O 92.1 FM
CFEI, St-Hyacinthe became O 106.5 FM
CFZZ, St-Jean-Sur-Richelieu became O 104.1 FM
CIKI, Rimouski became O 98.7 FM and CJOI Rimouski became VIVA 102.9 FM
CFVM, Amqui became VIVA 99.9 FM
According to Arsenal Medias website; Through 3 distinct brands, our radio stations manage to distinguish themselves, regardless of the region where they are located.
The O brand has one of the most popular music programs in Quebec with current hits and rock classics.
The VIVA brand is more focused on nostalgia and a more pop plot.
The Hit Country brand is, for its part, THE reference in country music in Quebec!
Whatever the desired musical style, our listeners have the chance to be accompanied, informed and entertained daily by our talented and passionate teams.
RADIO IS A TRADITIONAL MEDIUM, BUT OURS IS NOT CONVENTIONAL!
As noted none of the Bell stations turned into a the Hit Country brand. Just VIVA and O. Now we are just waiting for Durham and Whiteoaks to take over the stations they have purchased.
