MUMBAI: Astral Media Inc. today announced a reorganization of some of its English-language Radio operations in markets across Canada.

In order to maintain and enhance the competitive position of its 82 radio stations across Canada, following the integration of the Standard Radio assets, Astral Media Radio has reorganized some of its English-language operations. This has resulted in the departure of 23 employees at all levels of the organization. For the most part, these positions will not be replaced.

Astral Media wishes to sincerely thank these employees for their contribution and wishes them the best of luck for the future. The Company is confident that this reorganization will allow the Radio Group to continue to enhance its competitive position, and to remain the most important radio reference in Canada.

Astral Media is a leading Canadian media company, active in specialty and pay television, radio, outdoor advertising and interactive media. Astral Media's solid and dynamic presence in the country's major markets rests on its commitment to offer a unique combination of high-quality, targeted media for all its audiences.