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Ted Rogers borrowed $85,000 to purchase FM radio station CHFI in Toronto, founding what would become Rogers Communications.
1960–2026 in 9 milestones, 5 of them in payments, lending, licences or reported financials.
Ted Rogers borrowed $85,000 to purchase FM radio station CHFI in Toronto, founding what would become Rogers Communications.
Rogers applied to the Minister of Finance for letters patent to incorporate Rogers Bank, focused on credit card services.
Federal Bank Charter (Schedule I Bank) licence, Canada (OSFI) (Rogers Bank)
Source ↗Rogers Bank received Letters Patent of Incorporation from the Minister of Finance, paving the way for credit card services.
Acquired Shaw Communications: Rogers acquired Shaw Communications in a ~CA$26B deal, the largest in Canadian telecom history, expanding its cable, internet, and wireless footprint into Western Canada.
Source ↗Rogers Auto-Pay Discount policy updated: starting September 15, 2026, the discount is only available when paid by pre-authorized debit or Rogers Bank credit card.
Source ↗Rogers completed acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE).
Source ↗Rogers reported Q3 2026 financial results, with annual revenue of CA$21.71 billion for 2025.
Source ↗Rogers expanded international satellite-to-mobile roaming coverage.
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