Winnipeg Blue Bombers, CJOB Ink Extension

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The CFL's WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS have inked an extension of their deal with CORUS News-Talk CJOB-A/WINNIPEG that will keep the team's games on the station through 2024.  The BOMBERS also extended their relationship with CJOB sister CKND-DT (GLOBAL WINNIPEG) as the team's "official community TV partner."  Play-by-play announcer BOB IRVING and analyst DOUG BROWN continue as the BOMBERS' radio voices.

GLOBAL NEWS and CORUS RADIO WESTERN CANADA VP KENTON BOSTON said, "680 CJOB and GLOBAL WINNIPEG and 680 CJOB are thrilled to expand our long standing partnership with the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS.  We are so proud of the football club and our relationship with the BOMBER organization and are excited to bring Winnipeggers the most comprehensive CFL coverage on the field… and in the community.   We are just getting started."

"For years, the voice of Hall of Fame broadcaster BOB IRVING and 680 CJOB have been synonymous with BLUE BOMBER football,” added BOMBERS President/CEO WADE MILLER.“We’re thrilled that our fans will be able to continue listening to their most trusted source for BLUE BOMBER coverage, and we look forward to continue working with the talented CORUS team.”

“The WINNIPEG Football Club has been in existence for nearly 90 years and I’m excited to be a part of something that means so much to our citizens,” said IRVING. “680 CJOB will continue to be the WINNIPEG BLUE BOMBERS radio home through 2024 and we are thrilled be their voice for many years to come.”

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