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Arsenal Média acquisition of BPM Sports

Overview

Arsenal Média has completed an agreement with RNC Média to acquire the BPM Sports radio network. The transaction, effective August 31, 2026, includes three stations located in Montreal, Quebec City, and Gatineau. This acquisition marks Arsenal Média’s entry into the sports media sector and expands its presence in the Quebec radio landscape.

Following the acquisition, BPM Sports is implementing programming changes for the 2026-27 season. While the station intends to retain regular weekday hosts, the broadcast schedule will be restructured. Notable changes include Gilbert Delorme moving to a new time slot from 10 a.m. to noon alongside Maxime Lalonde and Benoit Roger. Additionally, Anthony Marcotte and Anthony Desaulniers will take over the morning slot, while Georges Laraque and Stéphane Gonzalez will see their airtime reduced by one hour.

Entities

BPM Sports · Arsenal Média · Gilbert Delorme · Quebec · Maxime Truman

Timeline

  1. 15 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Arsenal Media acquires BPM Sports radio network

    Arsenal Media is acquiring the BPM Sports radio network from RNC Média, including stations in Montreal, Quebec, and Gatineau, marking the company's entry into sports media.

  2. 27 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    BPM Sports announces programming changes for 2026-27 season

    BPM Sports announces schedule changes for the 2026-27 season under Arsenal Média, including Gilbert Delorme moving to a 10 a.m. time slot.

Sources

lesaffaires.com · monlatuque.com