CIOO-FM
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CIOO-FM is a Canadian
radio station, broadcasting at 100.1 FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The station uses the on-air brand name C100. It was owned by Toronto
based CHUM Limited
until that company's buy-out by CTVglobemedia in 2007, and then Bell Media in 2011.
, applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for a new FM radio station broadcasting at 100,000 watts with a dial position of 100.1 MHz. This would be the third FM radio station in Halifax after FM stations CBC Stereo (CBH-FM
) and CHFX-FM
. Radio 920, Ltd. also owned CTV
affiliate CJCH-TV and CJCH
. The CRTC subsequently approved the application.
On November 1, 1977, C100 began broadcasting as an easy listening
station (elevator music). As a new decade approached, C100 changed its programming format to album rock. This gave the listeners an opportunity to hear more than just the top 40 hits from a particular artist, such as other songs not yet on AM radio. In 1983, CHUM Limited
tested a simulcast project. A new TV station, ASN
, had aired in the province. Together with C100, they would air "Atlantic Canada's Choice" - a radio/TV program, hosted by Geoff Banks, counting down the week's best albums from 20 to 1. This lasted until spring 1985, where the station again reformatted its programming.
The spring of 1985 saw the station take on another programming angle, Top 40 along with oldies, such as the Beach Boys among others. This format was phased out not long after, when the station moved towards AC. The station ran such slogans as "Lite Rock...Less Talk", and "...Even More Lite Rock Hits". CIOO moved back to CHR (without the oldies lean) around 1993. This lasted until 2003
, when CIEZ-FM (now CKUL-FM
) dropped adult contemporary and CIOO-FM shifted to Hot AC. Like most Hot AC stations in Canada, C100 leans rhythmic, though not as heavy as sister station CHUM-FM
/Toronto
.
Long before the Breakfast Club, the station used a one DJ personality. Geoff Banks hosted the morning show for the better part of the 1980's, before John Biggs took over and shortly thereafter forming the show they have today.
C100 formerly broadcasted the radio version of the MuchMoreMusic
countdown, but stopped airing it sometime in 2007.
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
radio station, broadcasting at 100.1 FM in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The station uses the on-air brand name C100. It was owned by Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
based CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945 to 2007. Immediately prior to its acquisition, it held full or joint control of two Canadian television systems — Citytv and A-Channel — comprising 11 local stations, and one CBC Television affiliate, one...
until that company's buy-out by CTVglobemedia in 2007, and then Bell Media in 2011.
History
In 1976, Radio 920, Ltd., a division of CHUM LimitedCHUM Limited
CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945 to 2007. Immediately prior to its acquisition, it held full or joint control of two Canadian television systems — Citytv and A-Channel — comprising 11 local stations, and one CBC Television affiliate, one...
, applied to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission for a new FM radio station broadcasting at 100,000 watts with a dial position of 100.1 MHz. This would be the third FM radio station in Halifax after FM stations CBC Stereo (CBH-FM
CBH-FM
CBH-FM also has rebroadcast transmitters elsewhere in the Maritime Provinces:-External links:* * at Canadian Communications Foundation...
) and CHFX-FM
CHFX-FM
Halifax, Nova Scotia radio station CHFX-FM broadcasts at 101.9 MHz on the FM dial; its format has been country & western for many years. Sister station 89.9 Hal FM shares staff and on-air personalities with FX101.9. The two stations are housed at 5121 Sackville St...
. Radio 920, Ltd. also owned CTV
CTV television network
CTV Television Network is a Canadian English language television network and is owned by Bell Media. It is Canada's largest privately-owned network, and has consistently placed as Canada's top-rated network in total viewers and in key demographics since 2002, after several years trailing the rival...
affiliate CJCH-TV and CJCH
CJCH-FM
CJCH-FM is a Canadian radio station owned by Bell Media. It broadcasts on the FM band at 101.3 MHz from Halifax, Nova Scotia. Coincident with its move to FM on May 30, 2008, the station adopted the moniker "101.3 The BOUNCE" and a rhythmic contemporary/top 40 format...
. The CRTC subsequently approved the application.
On November 1, 1977, C100 began broadcasting as an easy listening
Easy listening
Easy listening is a broad style of popular music and radio format that emerged in the 1950s, evolving out of big band music, and related to MOR music as played on many AM radio stations. It encompasses the exotica, beautiful music, light music, lounge music, ambient music, and space age pop genres...
station (elevator music). As a new decade approached, C100 changed its programming format to album rock. This gave the listeners an opportunity to hear more than just the top 40 hits from a particular artist, such as other songs not yet on AM radio. In 1983, CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited
CHUM Limited was a media company based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada from 1945 to 2007. Immediately prior to its acquisition, it held full or joint control of two Canadian television systems — Citytv and A-Channel — comprising 11 local stations, and one CBC Television affiliate, one...
tested a simulcast project. A new TV station, ASN
Atlantic Satellite Network
CTV Two Atlantic is a Canadian English language cable television channel serving Atlantic Canada owned by Bell Media, with its studios located in Halifax, Nova Scotia. It is currently part of Bell Media's secondary CTV Two television system....
, had aired in the province. Together with C100, they would air "Atlantic Canada's Choice" - a radio/TV program, hosted by Geoff Banks, counting down the week's best albums from 20 to 1. This lasted until spring 1985, where the station again reformatted its programming.
The spring of 1985 saw the station take on another programming angle, Top 40 along with oldies, such as the Beach Boys among others. This format was phased out not long after, when the station moved towards AC. The station ran such slogans as "Lite Rock...Less Talk", and "...Even More Lite Rock Hits". CIOO moved back to CHR (without the oldies lean) around 1993. This lasted until 2003
2003 in radio
The year 2003 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:* October 10 - Facing an investigation surrounding allegations of illegal drug use, American right-wing radio host Rush Limbaugh publicly admits that he is addicted to prescription pain killers, and will seek treatment.-Debuts:*March...
, when CIEZ-FM (now CKUL-FM
CKUL-FM
CKUL-FM is a Halifax, Nova Scotia radio station broadcasting on 96.5 MHz. After receiving CRTC approval on March 5, 1990, it first went on the air on August 30, 1990 as 96.5 Sun FM, under the call letters CIEZ-FM with originally a beautiful music format. Shortly thereafter, the station became...
) dropped adult contemporary and CIOO-FM shifted to Hot AC. Like most Hot AC stations in Canada, C100 leans rhythmic, though not as heavy as sister station CHUM-FM
CHUM-FM
CHUM-FM is a Canadian radio station licensed to Toronto, Ontario and operated by Bell Media. It broadcasts at 104.5 MHz with a hot adult contemporary format that leans towards rhythmic adult contemporary...
/Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
.
Features
- The Breakfast Club is the weekday morning program on C100. The show airs from 5:30am – 10:00am, having extended from its old hours of 6:00am–9:00am. It was originally hosted by Kelly Latremouille, Peter Harrison and Moya Farrell until mid-2007. Kelly had first debuted with the station in the summer of 1993, replacing John Biggs, who took Kelly's position with 92 CJCH AM at that time. After Kelly Latremouille's departure in late June 2007, Adam Marriott became an interim host along with Peter and Moya. On August 17, 2008, Brad Dryden joined the Breaskfast Club as Kelly's replacement.
Long before the Breakfast Club, the station used a one DJ personality. Geoff Banks hosted the morning show for the better part of the 1980's, before John Biggs took over and shortly thereafter forming the show they have today.
- The Top 9 at 9 is a countdown of the day’s most requested songs. It is heard each weekday morning and weeknight at 9 o'clock. When this show first aired in 1993, it was the Top 7 at 7.
- Retro Request Sunday with Nicolle, heard every Sunday morning from 8am to noon, focuses on music from the 1980s. When the 80's boom started its resurgence in 1995, C100 ran the program from 8:00am–10:00am on Saturday mornings. This time slot lasted for around 8 years, with the format sometimes running from 8:00 till noon.
- The Atlantic Canada Countdown with Matt & Deb is C100's weekly countdown of the most popular music of the week in Atlantic Canada. It is heard Sunday mornings from 8 to 10 AM.
C100 formerly broadcasted the radio version of the MuchMoreMusic
MuchMoreMusic
MuchMore is a Canadian English language Category A specialty channel owned by Bell Media, based at 299 Queen Street West in Toronto, Ontario....
countdown, but stopped airing it sometime in 2007.
- The C100 Summer Cruiser is a mobile prize machine team who broadcast their secret location around the Halifax Regional Municipality multiple times throughout the day all summer. Prizes vary every summer but in the past have included free concert tickets, movie passes, museum passes, gift certificates, C100 'gear' and a chance to fill out a ballot to win a weekly prize or 1 grand prize. A recent addition to the prize rotation are C100 window stickers. Although no official contest regarding the stickers has been announced, there is growing speculation that it will be something quite worthwhile.
External links
- C100
- CIOO history at Canadian Communications FoundationCanadian Communications FoundationThe Canadian Communications Foundation is a history of Canadian broadcasting for radio and television chronicles and documents. It also provides a history of radio and television stations, including networks, programs, broadcasters and many others....