CKEZ-FM
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|---|---|
| Frequency | 97.9 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Q97.9 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Classic/Active rock |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Stingray Group |
| CKEC-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | September 15, 2014 |
| Technical information | |
| Power | 100 kWs |
| Links | |
| Website | q979.ca |
CKEZ-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 97.9 FM in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The station airs an classic/active rock format branded as Q97.9. 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
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 Newcap Radio,[2] and was included in the sale of Newcap stations to Stingray Group
.
On January 15, 2021, the station rebranded as Q97.9, as part of a merger of branding and programming with Halifax sister station CFRQ-FM.[3]
References
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-278, English-language FM radio station in New Glasgow/Pictou County, CRTC, May 9, 2012
- ^ Risdon, James (November 12, 2017). "Newcap Radio picking up two New Glasgow Stations". The News. SaltWire Network. Retrieved November 13, 2017.
- ^ Thiessen, Connie (January 15, 2021). "Stingray Radio launches 'Q Network' across the Maritimes". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved September 25, 2021.
External links
- Q97.9
- CKEZ-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CKEZ-FM in the REC Canadian station database
45°32′N 62°57′W / 45.54°N 62.95°W
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