Larche Communications
Encyclopedia
Larche Communications is a Canadian
media company, which currently operates four radio station
s in the province of Ontario
. The company is named for its president, Paul Larche.
Based in Midland
, the company began in 1997 when it acquired CICZ
in Midland. Larche later expanded to Waterloo
when it was licensed to open a new station, CIKZ
. The company later entered an agreement with Rogers Media
in 2007, selling CIKZ to that company in exchange for CICX
in Orillia.
Larche's application for a new radio station in Sudbury was also approved by the CRTC on July 12, 2007. This station, CICS
, officially launched on August 18, 2008. On May 9, 2008, the company was also given CRTC authorization to launch a rock
-formatted station in Owen Sound on 92.3 FM.
On November 13, 2008, Larche applied for two new FM radio stations, a hot adult contemporary station in Orillia and a country music station to serve the Bracebridge
/Gravenhurst
area.
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...
media company, which currently operates four radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
s in the province of 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 company is named for its president, Paul Larche.
Based in Midland
Midland, Ontario
Midland is a town located on Georgian Bay in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.Situated at the southern end of Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands, Midland is the economic centre of the region, with a 125-bed hospital and a local airport. It is the main town of the southern Georgian Bay area...
, the company began in 1997 when it acquired CICZ
CICZ-FM
CICZ-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 104.1 FM in Midland, Ontario. The station, owned by Larche Communications, airs a classic hits format branded as 104.1 The Dock.-History:...
in Midland. Larche later expanded to Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario
Waterloo is a city in Southern Ontario, Canada. It is the smallest of the three cities in the Regional Municipality of Waterloo, and is adjacent to the city of Kitchener....
when it was licensed to open a new station, CIKZ
CIKZ-FM
CIKZ-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 106.7 FM in Kitchener, Ontario. The station, owned by Rogers Radio, airs a country music format branded as KIX 106....
. The company later entered an agreement with Rogers Media
Rogers Media
Rogers Media Inc is a subsidiary of Rogers Communications Inc., which owns Canada's largest publishing company, Rogers Publishing Limited, which has more than 70 consumer and business publications. Rogers Media Inc...
in 2007, selling CIKZ to that company in exchange for CICX
CICX-FM
CICX-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.9 FM in Orillia, Ontario. The station airs a country format under the KICX-FM brand.-History:...
in Orillia.
Larche's application for a new radio station in Sudbury was also approved by the CRTC on July 12, 2007. This station, CICS
CICS-FM
CICS-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 91.7 FM in Sudbury, Ontario. The station airs a country music format, branded as KICX 91.7. The studio and offices are located at 60 Elm Street, and the station transmits a 50,000 watt signal from the CBC tower.-History:Owned by Larche...
, officially launched on August 18, 2008. On May 9, 2008, the company was also given CRTC authorization to launch a rock
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
-formatted station in Owen Sound on 92.3 FM.
On November 13, 2008, Larche applied for two new FM radio stations, a hot adult contemporary station in Orillia and a country music station to serve the Bracebridge
Bracebridge, Ontario
Bracebridge is a town and the seat of the Muskoka District Municipality of Ontario, Canada.The town was built around a waterfall on the Muskoka River in the centre of town, and is known for its other nearby waterfalls . It was first incorporated in 1875...
/Gravenhurst
Gravenhurst, Ontario
Gravenhurst is a town in the Muskoka Region of Ontario, Canada. It is located approximately south of Bracebridge, Ontario. The mayor is Paisley Donaldson...
area.
Stations
- MidlandMidland, OntarioMidland is a town located on Georgian Bay in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.Situated at the southern end of Georgian Bay's 30,000 Islands, Midland is the economic centre of the region, with a 125-bed hospital and a local airport. It is the main town of the southern Georgian Bay area...
- CICZ-FMCICZ-FMCICZ-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 104.1 FM in Midland, Ontario. The station, owned by Larche Communications, airs a classic hits format branded as 104.1 The Dock.-History:... - Orillia - CICX-FMCICX-FMCICX-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.9 FM in Orillia, Ontario. The station airs a country format under the KICX-FM brand.-History:...
- Owen Sound - CJOS-FMCJOS-FMCJOS was a Canadian radio station, which aired at 92.7 FM in Caronport, Saskatchewan. Owned and operated by Briercrest Bible College, the station aired a predominantly Christian campus radio format....
- Sudbury - CICS-FMCICS-FMCICS-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 91.7 FM in Sudbury, Ontario. The station airs a country music format, branded as KICX 91.7. The studio and offices are located at 60 Elm Street, and the station transmits a 50,000 watt signal from the CBC tower.-History:Owned by Larche...