CKMB-FM
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CKMB-FM is a Canadian
radio station, broadcasting at 107.5 FM in Barrie
, Ontario
. The station airs music in the HOT AC format. The station was launched in 2001 by Rock 95 Broadcasting (Barrie-Orillia) Ltd., the owners of CFJB
. It was launched as Star 107.5.
CKMB's call letters were taken from station owner Doug Bingley's desire to name the station after his children, Michael, Matthew and Megan Bingley. He had originally wanted to use the call letters for CFJB
when that station was launched in 1988, although the call sign was not available at that time.
The stations on-air personalities consist of: Dale Smith in the Morning, Lisa Morgan] during the Midday, The Rob Frost Show during the Afternoon Drive, and Simon The Scottish Guy at night.
In December 2005
, CKMB-FM rebranded from Star 107-5 to 107.5 Kool FM and forcing more current/recurrent airplay over classic airplay.
Canada
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radio station, broadcasting at 107.5 FM in Barrie
Barrie
Barrie may refer to:* Barrie, city in Ontario, Canada* Barrie , Canadian federal electoral district* Barrie , provincial electoral district* Barrie—Simcoe—Bradford, former Canadian electoral district...
, Ontario
Ontario
Ontario is a province of Canada, located in east-central Canada. It is Canada's most populous province and second largest in total area. It is home to the nation's most populous city, Toronto, and the nation's capital, Ottawa....
. The station airs music in the HOT AC format. The station was launched in 2001 by Rock 95 Broadcasting (Barrie-Orillia) Ltd., the owners of CFJB
CFJB-FM
CFJB-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 95.7 FM in Barrie, Ontario. The station broadcasts an active rock format branded as Rock 95.Owned by Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd., the station launched on October 7, 1988...
. It was launched as Star 107.5.
CKMB's call letters were taken from station owner Doug Bingley's desire to name the station after his children, Michael, Matthew and Megan Bingley. He had originally wanted to use the call letters for CFJB
CFJB-FM
CFJB-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 95.7 FM in Barrie, Ontario. The station broadcasts an active rock format branded as Rock 95.Owned by Rock 95 Broadcasting Ltd., the station launched on October 7, 1988...
when that station was launched in 1988, although the call sign was not available at that time.
The stations on-air personalities consist of: Dale Smith in the Morning, Lisa Morgan] during the Midday, The Rob Frost Show during the Afternoon Drive, and Simon The Scottish Guy at night.
In December 2005
2005 in radio
The year 2005 in radio involved some significant events.-Events:*April 29 - KFRC 610 AM in San Francisco, switches formats as a result of ownership change. KFRC becomes KEAR, the "Sound of the New Life", a listener-supported, gospel/religious only station. It had been previously KFRC from...
, CKMB-FM rebranded from Star 107-5 to 107.5 Kool FM and forcing more current/recurrent airplay over classic airplay.
External links
- 107.5 Kool FM
- 107.5 Kool FM on Facebook
- 107.5 Kool FM on Twitter
- CKMB 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....