CKEZ-FM
Frequency | 97.9 MHz |
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Branding | Classic Rock 97.9 |
Programming | |
Format | classic rock/classic hits |
Ownership | |
Owner | Hector Broadcasting (sale pending to Newcap Radio) |
CKEC-FM | |
History | |
First air date | September 15, 2014 |
Technical information | |
Power | 100 kW |
Links | |
Website | Classic Rock 97.9 |
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 Classic Rock 97.9. The station is owned by Hector Broadcasting 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]
Programming and staff
CKEZ is currently broadcasting with the following on-air lineup:
- Mornings with Alex Theriault and John LeBlanc.
- Middays with Don MacKenzie.
- Evenings with Mader.
The News Team:
- Michael Petter
- John LeBlanc
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See also
- CKEC-FM - sister station
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.