CKEZ-FM
| Broadcast area | Pictou County |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Z97.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | classic rock/classic hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| CKEC-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | September 15, 2014 |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 100 kW |
| Links | |
| Website | Z97.9 |
CKEZ-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 97.9 FM in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The station airs a classic rock format branded as Z979. The station is owned by the Stingray Group which also owns sister station CKEC-FM.
History
On May 9, 2012, Hector Broadcasting Company received a licence from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to operate a new English language FM radio station in New Glasgow/Pictou County.[1] The station began broadcasting on September 15, 2014, as Classic Rock 97.9. In November 2017, it was announced that pending approval by the CRTC, this station and its sister CKEC-FM were to be purchased by Newcap Radio.[2] and was included in the sale of Newcap stations to Stingray Music.
References
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-278, English-language FM radio station in New Glasgow/Pictou County, CRTC, May 9, 2012
- ^ Risdon, James (12 Nov 2017). "Newcap Radio picking up two New Glasgow Stations". The News. SaltWire Network. Retrieved 13 November 2017.
External links
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