TORONTO - The people who've been screaming about Howard Stern's presence on Q-107 had best take a deep breath. They've got another three years to scream.

The station announced yesterday it has added a three-year extension to the shock jock's contract, which was to expire on Aug. 31.

"Rumours were running rampant about whether or not Howard Stern would continue to be part of Q-107 and Toronto radio," program director Pat Cardinal said. "It's great for our listeners and for fans of Howard to finally put those rumours to rest."

Stern still has not re-signed with his syndicator, Viacom-CBS. His contract runs out in November, and rumour is he has been offered a $100-million contract to continue.

"One contract has nothing to do with the other," Cardinal said of Stern's ultimate decision to stay on the air. "What our contract means is if he's doing a radio show, it'll be on Q-107."

Stern, who has been chastised in the past for offending the Canadian Broadcast Standards Council, has dropped somewhat in the ratings in three years, but still represents half of all listeners on Q-107.


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