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Revision as of 01:30, 19 January 2021

CKEZ-FM
Broadcast areaPictou County
Frequency97.9 MHz (FM)
BrandingQ97.9
Programming
Formatactive rock
Ownership
OwnerStingray Group
CKEC-FM
History
First air date
September 15, 2014
Technical information
Power100 kWs
Links
WebsiteQ979.ca

CKEZ-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 97.9 FM in New Glasgow, Nova Scotia. The station airs an 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 Music.

References

  1. ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-278, English-language FM radio station in New Glasgow/Pictou County, CRTC, May 9, 2012
  2. ^ Risdon, James (12 Nov 2017). "Newcap Radio picking up two New Glasgow Stations". The News. SaltWire Network. Retrieved 13 November 2017.

45°32′N 62°57′W / 45.54°N 62.95°W / 45.54; -62.95