CKIC-FM 92.9 FM going dark

[Shawndx]

CKIC-FM will be going dark at 16:00 local time July 4. This is due to both money matters and changes by the CRTC in regards to college/university stations.
Story was carried in Winnipef Free Press if you need more info

[Shawndx]

They pulled the plug at 15:47 local time right in the middle of a song. Before that they ran clips of ID's and program intros.
GONE GONE GONE!

[Yeziknoradio]

They pulled the plug at 15:47 local time right in the middle of a song.

BRUTAL! Long live internet radio!

[Tincap]

CKIC-FM will be going dark at 16:00 local time July 4. This is due to both money matters and changes by the CRTC in regards to college/university stations.
Story was carried in Winnipef Free Press if you need more info

In a nut-shell, what CRTC changes are affecting the college/university stations? I'll put my tin-foil hat on and say, it would be ironic if the CRTC changes have a negative impact on college/university stations, while the CBC tries to lure their traditional demographic.

~BG