CKEZ-FM explained

CKEZ-FM
Branding:Q97.9
Airdate:September 15, 2014
Frequency:97.9 MHz (FM)
City:New Glasgow, Nova Scotia
Area:Pictou County
Format:Classic/Active rock
Owner:Stingray Group
Power:100 kWs
Sister Stations:CKEC-FM
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 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 were to be purchased by 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]

External links

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-278.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-278
  2. News: Risdon. James. Newcap Radio picking up two New Glasgow Stations. November 13, 2017 . The News. SaltWire Network. November 12, 2017. en.
  3. Web site: Thiessen. Connie. January 15, 2021 . Stingray Radio launches 'Q Network' across the Maritimes . September 25, 2021 . Broadcast Dialogue. en-US.