Acadia Broadcasting Relaunches in Halifax with the All-New Country 103-5

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Acadia Broadcasting Relaunches in Halifax with the All-New Country 103-5!

Live, local, and built on the hits—Halifax now has a fresh country experience.

Halifax, Nova Scotia — March 23, 2026 — Acadia Broadcasting is proud to

announce the official relaunch of Country 103-5, a bold new evolution of one of

Halifax’s most recognized radio frequencies. Featuring a refreshed brand, updated

logo, and a completely reimagined sound, the All-New Country 103-5 delivers a

listener-first experience built on hit-driven country music, familiar favourites, and

today’s biggest songs.

At its core, Country 103-5 is designed to feel both comfortably familiar and

completely current—a station rooted in the music listeners already love, delivered

with a fresh, modern presentation. Drawing from a powerful mix of gold-era hits and

today’s chart-toppers, the station creates a soundtrack that reflects real life in

Halifax—memories, moments, and everyday connection.

A 100% Live and Local Lineup

Leading the relaunch is the return of Halifax radio legend Ian Robinson, who takes

over mornings with Halifax Mornings with Ian Robinson. Known for his decades-long

presence both on-air and as the iconic voice of the Mooseheads and Scotiabank

Centre, Robinson brings unmatched credibility, energy, and connection to the

community.

The new weekday lineup also features:

- Melody Rose moving into a live midday show, delivering warm, engaging, listener-

focused content that keeps Halifax connected through the workday

- Jody Tedford taking over afternoon drive, providing the perfect soundtrack and

local touch for the busy Halifax commute

This new structure ensures that Country 103-5 is live and local every weekday,

reflecting what’s happening in the city in real time—weather, traffic, events, and the

stories that matter most to listeners.

“Country 103-5 is built to be truly live and local—every break, every day,” said John

Ongaro, Program Director for Acadia Broadcasting. “We’re delivering a refreshed

library of hits from then and now, paired with personalities who know Halifax and

connect with the audience. This is a country music lover’s playlist through and

through.” Regional Manager, Eric Whynot says, “This refresh of our brand not only

creates a new, solid, 100% live line up, but we listened to the market and have a

product that country music fans spanning decades have a station they will call their

own because the music is comfortable, and the talent is live, familiar and local

throughout the day.”

Built on Listener Loyalty

The relaunch comes at a time when country music continues to demonstrate

exceptional audience loyalty across radio and streaming platforms. Country

listeners are among the most passionate and engaged in all of radio—forming deep

emotional connections with the music and the personalities who deliver it.

Country 103-5 is designed to meet that loyalty with a clear promise:

- Play the hits listeners already love

- Sound local in every moment

- Stay relevant to Halifax every single day

The result is a new station that feels both big and personal—a place where listeners

hear their music, their stories, and their city reflected back to them.

This is Where Real Country Lives in Halifax

With its refreshed identity and commitment to local connection, the All-New

Country 103-5 positions itself as Halifax’s home for country hits—focused, familiar,

and built for today.

Listeners can tune in now at 103.5 FM, online at country1035.ca, and across all

social platforms @country1035.

Media Contact:

John Ongaro

Program Director - Acadia Broadcasting

Ongaro.john@radioabl.ca