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** Update: ** Here’s the official press release announcing the switch [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/boom.png) [ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/ezrock.png) The Ottawa Citizen has a report that Ottawa radio station EZ-Rock will be getting a new name and a new format: "In an announcement to be made Thursday, the station will be renamed BOOM and play music from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s. ...

This could be the big hit of Ottawa’s summer. From the folks at Majic 100: ** See also: ** Ottawa Radio Guide If you liked this post, please consider subscribing to our blog via email, Twitter, Facebook or RSS. ...

When Stuntman Stu and Angie Poirier took over as hosts of Majic 100’s morning show , a lot of listeners were asking what happened to Kevin Nelson. He’s been off the air for several months, and the only explanation from the radio station was that it was an extended sick leave. ...

** Update - April 10: ** Stuntman Stu tells all about why he made the move to Majic If you’re a BOB FM or Majic 100 listener, you’ll hear some new voices tomorrow morning on the morning shows: ...

** Update: ** Here’s more about the “re-rebrand” from the Ottawa Business Journal. The first song on the air this morning as The Bear? “Back in the Saddle” by Aerosmith. In today’s Ottawa Sun, Denis Armstrong reports that as of 8:30am this morning, Virgin Radio 106. ...

[ ](http://ottawastart.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Huey_Lewis_and_the_news_CD.jpg) Stuntman Stu , PA announcer for the Sens and morning co-host at Bob FM, is on a crusade to bring Huey Lewis and The News to Bluesfest . He’s asking fans to show their support via this Facebook page . ...

Ottawa - The CBSC or "Canadian Broadcast Standards Council" responsible for recently banning the song Money for Nothing by Dire Straits has decided to censor itself from Canadian airwaves after ruling that the word "broad" was too offensive. The news comes after a complaint from a listener to OZ-FM in Newfoundland who heard the song Money for Nothing, a radio staple since 1985, stating it violates the code of ethics on several fronts due to the use of a slander for someone who is gay. ...

** Update: ** Mauler won ! And he’s appearing as co-host on Regis & Kelly on Tuesday, January 25th. Congrats! Congrats to Hot 89.9 ’s Jeff Mauler, who’s one of ten finalists to co-host an episode or Regis & Kelly. ...

Ottawa radio station Majic 100 switched over to an all-Christmas music format today . I think it’s too early for Christmas music – my rule is never before December 1, just like Christmas lights. (But judging from the lights up in my neighbourhood a lot of people don’t agree. ...

_ _ _ Merivale Road _ - Ottawa listeners of the goofy but informative morning show, "The Jolt" will be pleased to know the crew at LITE 99.9 are having trouble controlling enthusiasm for their "live, on-location" broadcast from the Merivale Matress Mart Discount Depot this coming weekend. ...