101.1 actually used to be a country station before it was CityNews. In fact when I moved back to Ottawa a few years ago I was surprised to learn it had become a news station, while Country had gone to 92.3 (reversed with yesterday's news).
I was watching CTV Ottawa Morning earlier today and Bill Carol was on (as he always is) to complain about the Carbon Tax. How do they let go of a beloved radio personality and community leader like Stuntman Stu, but keep that out of touch complainer with constant bad takes like Bill Carol. Infuriating.