CBC Radio Rebrands Radio Program 'Q' As 'q'

Darpan News Desk The Canadian Press, 15 Apr, 2015 12:00 PM

TORONTO — CBC Radio says its revamped arts and culture show "Q" has been renamed, sort of.

The new name is the same, but spelled with a lower-case "q."

The daily radio program relaunches Monday with its new host, rapper Shadrach Kabango, a.k.a Shad.

Shad's first day will feature live performances and guests including U.S. comic and podcast host Marc Maron, musician Chilly Gonzales, singer/songwriter Bahamas and Inuk throat singer Tanya Tagaq.

The rebrand is another step by the CBC to distance itself from disgraced former "Q" host Jian Ghomeshi.

Ghomeshi was fired in October amid sexual assault charges. He faces seven counts of sexual assault and one of overcoming resistance by choking, but his lawyer has said he will plead not guilty to all charges.

The new "q" airs weekday mornings on CBC Radio One and on Sirius XM.

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