From the Spectator comes this story about the Hamilton Bulldogs of the OHL, their decision to leave CHML for CKOC and the generally dismal ratings the station has racked up since turfing oldies for some new sports turf.

A salient quote that caught my eye:

"TSN, which is the lowest rated station in the city and among the lowest rated in all of Canada, appears to have roughly half the reach in the Hamilton area as it did last winter." 

It's also fun to read PD Mike Nabuurs trying to spin that into something positive. 

The numbers for TSN 1050 have been equally dismal since the old 1050 CHUM went from rock to jock. Yet Bell hangs on to the format because of their rights to a number of teams and to spread the brand. It's a pretty expensive format for such little return.  

Wise or worthless? It appears the listeners have spoken - and they're not talking TSN Radio's language.

TSN 1150 not panicking over low radio ratings yet