July 2026, Rogers shutters Vancouver’s Sportsnet 650 in mass radio station closures

A new local sports-focused report covers the immediate shutdown of Vancouver’s Sportsnet 650 and sister NewsRadio 1130, emphasizing consequences for Canucks fans and local sports coverage. It explains Rogers’ rationale—falling listenership and ad revenue—and notes that while radio broadcasts will move to another Rogers‑owned station, Rogers will no longer produce certain regional sports radio programming (e.g., Calgary Flames). The article underscores the disruption to habitual listening routines, on-air talent, and community engagement that comes with removing long-standing sports radio outlets from the broadcast dial.