CRTC WON'T LET THE REGION EXPAND ITS REGION
CRTC Gives A Thumbs Down For 105.9 The Region Markham’s popular oldies radio station, 105.9 (the Region), has faced a setback in its efforts to expand its signal to reach more listeners in Pickering, Ajax, and Oshawa. The station, known for playing "the best of the 80s, 90s, 00s" and providing extensive news and traffic reports, recently submitted an application to the Canadian Radio and Television Commission (CRTC) to construct a second transmission tower in Pickering. The station boasts a lineup of seasoned broadcasters, including former TV stars Ann Rohmer (CP24) and Kevin Frankish (Breakfast Television). In addition to its English programming, 105.9 (the Region) offers a variety of third-language shows, including Tamil, through its HD services. Although the station received significant support for its proposal, with nearly 40 letters backing Radio Markham's efforts to reach more English-speaking and diverse communities, there were also dissenting voices. Several radio