Acadia Broadcasting
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Acadia Broadcasting Limited is a commercial radio broadcasting company with its headquarters located on historic King Street in Saint John, New Brunswick
, Canada
. Its owner is Ocean Capital Investments, New Brunswick Limited. The focus is providing local radio for the communities it serves, live-to-air streaming on the internet and podcasts. Acadia Broadcasting operates three radio stations in New Brunswick and two in Nova Scotia under the Acadia Broadcasting name. In 2007, Acadia Broadcasting added a subsidiary, Northwoods Broadcasting Limited, through the acquisition of Fawcett Broadcasting with its three northern Ontario radio stations. In January 2010 Northwoods acquired two more stations in Thunder Bay, ON.
was launched by C.A. Monro Limited. Mr. Monro had obtained a private commercial broadcasting license from the Department of Marine and Fisheries of the Dominion of Canada in Ottawa, dated April 1, 1928, for the purpose of setting up and operating an AM radio station of only 50 watts in Saint John, New Brunswick. This was radio license No. 23 issued in Canada.
In 1934 four Saint John, New Brunswick newspaper-publishing shareholders - Howard P. Robinson, J.D. McKenna, T.F. Drummie and L.W. Bewick - purchased the station CFBO from C.A. Monro. Overnight the station's new call letters became CHSJ, and it broadcast out of a new modern studio with new experienced management. Operated by Saint John Publishing Co. Limited, CHSJ soon became an affiliate of CBC Radio
's Trans-Canada Network
, an important link in the development of the national network.
In 1944 Kenneth C. Irving purchased Saint John Publishing Company Limited from its principal shareholder, Howard P. Robinson. With this purchase, Irving acquired both the CHSJ radio station and the two local newspapers. Later that year the company name was changed to New Brunswick Publishing Company Limited and its subsidiary New Brunswick Broadcasting
was responsible for CHSJ radio.
In 1989 New Brunswick Broadcasting purchased Acadia Broadcasting, CKBW
in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia from the retiring shareholders. The new ownership kept the station name, Acadia Broadcasting.
In 2001 New Brunswick Broadcasting launched two new radio stations in New Brunswick, CHWV-FM
in Saint John, NB and CHTD-FM
in St. Stephen, NB.
In 2003, the names New Brunswick Broadcasting and Acadia Broadcasting were replaced by a single new name, Acadia Broadcasting.
In May 2007 Acadia Broadcasting Limited acquired three radio stations in northern Ontario: CKDR-FM
in Dryden, CJRL-FM
in Kenora and CFOB-FM
in Fort Frances. Through a series of repeaters, CKDR-FM in Dryden also serves six other northern communities: Sioux Lookout, Hudson, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Atikokan and Ignace. These stations are now known as Northwoods Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Acadia Broadcasting.
In January 2010 Acadia/Northwoods acquired CJUK-FM
and CKTG-FM
in Thunder Bay
, Ontario
from Newcap Broadcasting
. On July 22 Acadia Broadcasting launched CJHK-FM
, also known as HANK-FM, in Bridgewater, NS.
Saint John, New Brunswick
City of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
, Canada
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...
. Its owner is Ocean Capital Investments, New Brunswick Limited. The focus is providing local radio for the communities it serves, live-to-air streaming on the internet and podcasts. Acadia Broadcasting operates three radio stations in New Brunswick and two in Nova Scotia under the Acadia Broadcasting name. In 2007, Acadia Broadcasting added a subsidiary, Northwoods Broadcasting Limited, through the acquisition of Fawcett Broadcasting with its three northern Ontario radio stations. In January 2010 Northwoods acquired two more stations in Thunder Bay, ON.
History
In 1928 CFBOCHSJ-FM
CHSJ-FM is a radio station at 94.1 MHz on the FM dial in Saint John, New Brunswick. The station plays country music under the Country 94 branding. CHSJ is owned by Acadia Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Ocean Capital Investments.- History :...
was launched by C.A. Monro Limited. Mr. Monro had obtained a private commercial broadcasting license from the Department of Marine and Fisheries of the Dominion of Canada in Ottawa, dated April 1, 1928, for the purpose of setting up and operating an AM radio station of only 50 watts in Saint John, New Brunswick. This was radio license No. 23 issued in Canada.
In 1934 four Saint John, New Brunswick newspaper-publishing shareholders - Howard P. Robinson, J.D. McKenna, T.F. Drummie and L.W. Bewick - purchased the station CFBO from C.A. Monro. Overnight the station's new call letters became CHSJ, and it broadcast out of a new modern studio with new experienced management. Operated by Saint John Publishing Co. Limited, CHSJ soon became an affiliate of CBC Radio
CBC Radio
CBC Radio generally refers to the English-language radio operations of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. The CBC operates a number of radio networks serving different audiences and programming niches, all of which are outlined below.-English:CBC Radio operates three English language...
's Trans-Canada Network
Trans-Canada Network
The Trans-Canada Network was the name assigned to the main English-language radio network of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to distinguish it from the CBC's second network, the Dominion Network. Today, it is known as CBC Radio One...
, an important link in the development of the national network.
In 1944 Kenneth C. Irving purchased Saint John Publishing Company Limited from its principal shareholder, Howard P. Robinson. With this purchase, Irving acquired both the CHSJ radio station and the two local newspapers. Later that year the company name was changed to New Brunswick Publishing Company Limited and its subsidiary New Brunswick Broadcasting
New Brunswick Broadcasting Company
New Brunswick Broadcasting Company Limited was a Canadian media holding company based in Saint John, New Brunswick.- History :New Brunswick Broadcasting was established in 1934 when Saint John Publishing purchased the Saint John radio station CFBO. Four local men who published the two major...
was responsible for CHSJ radio.
In 1989 New Brunswick Broadcasting purchased Acadia Broadcasting, CKBW
CKBW-FM
CKBW-FM is a Canadian radio station at 98.1 MHz on the FM dial in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. The station also operates relays in Liverpool, Nova Scotia at 94.5 MHz and Shelburne, Nova Scotia at 93.1 MHz. The station plays an adult contemporary format and brands itself as the South...
in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia from the retiring shareholders. The new ownership kept the station name, Acadia Broadcasting.
In 2001 New Brunswick Broadcasting launched two new radio stations in New Brunswick, CHWV-FM
CHWV-FM
CHWV-FM is a Modern Adult Contemporary station in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is better known as 97.3 The Wave. The station manager is David Boone and the program director is Scott Clements.-History:...
in Saint John, NB and CHTD-FM
CHTD-FM
CHTD-FM is an Canadian radio station broadcasting at 98.1 MHz in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. It has been on the air since May 28, 2001.The station is owned by Acadia Broadcasting.-External links:** at Canadian Communications Foundation...
in St. Stephen, NB.
In 2003, the names New Brunswick Broadcasting and Acadia Broadcasting were replaced by a single new name, Acadia Broadcasting.
In May 2007 Acadia Broadcasting Limited acquired three radio stations in northern Ontario: CKDR-FM
CKDR-FM
CKDR-FM is a radio station in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format at 92.7 FMCKDR also has rebroadcasters in Ear Falls, Hudson, Ignace, Red Lake and Sioux Lookout.-History:...
in Dryden, CJRL-FM
CJRL-FM
CJRL-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 89.5 FM in Kenora, Ontario. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format as 89.5 The Lake....
in Kenora and CFOB-FM
CFOB-FM
CFOB-FM, branded as B93, is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 93.1 FM in Fort Frances, Ontario. The station airs a hot adult contemporary format....
in Fort Frances. Through a series of repeaters, CKDR-FM in Dryden also serves six other northern communities: Sioux Lookout, Hudson, Ear Falls, Red Lake, Atikokan and Ignace. These stations are now known as Northwoods Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Acadia Broadcasting.
In January 2010 Acadia/Northwoods acquired CJUK-FM
CJUK-FM
CJUK-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 99.9 FM in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The station broadcasts a hot adult contemporary/adult CHR format with the brand name Magic 99.9...
and CKTG-FM
CKTG-FM
CKTG-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.3 FM in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The station is owned by Northwoods Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Acadia Broadcasting, and broadcasts adult hits using the brand name 105.3 The New Giant FM...
in Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay
-In Canada:Thunder Bay is the name of three places in the province of Ontario, Canada along Lake Superior:*Thunder Bay District, Ontario, a district in Northwestern Ontario*Thunder Bay, a city in Thunder Bay District*Thunder Bay, Unorganized, Ontario...
, 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....
from Newcap Broadcasting
Newcap Broadcasting
Newfoundland Capital Corporation Limited is a major Canadian broadcasting company, majority-owned by Harold R. Steele. Newfoundland Capital is the parent company of Newcap Inc. . It is currently the number two private-sector radio broadcaster in Canada, just behind Astral Media...
. On July 22 Acadia Broadcasting launched CJHK-FM
CJHK-FM
CJHK-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting a country music format at 100.7 FM in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.Owned by Acadia Broadcasting, the station received CRTC approval on April 24, 2009.100.7 Hank FM began airing July 22, 2010 at 6:00 a.m....
, also known as HANK-FM, in Bridgewater, NS.
Stations operated by Acadia Broadcasting
- BridgewaterBridgewater, Nova ScotiaBridgewater is a town in Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada, at the navigable limit of the LaHave River. It is the largest town in the South Shore region. While the majority of the South Shore's economy is based upon the tourist trade, Bridgewater is more a commercial and industrial centre and...
, Nova ScotiaNova ScotiaNova Scotia is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the most populous province in Atlantic Canada. The name of the province is Latin for "New Scotland," but "Nova Scotia" is the recognized, English-language name of the province. The provincial capital is Halifax. Nova Scotia is the...
- CKBW-FMCKBW-FMCKBW-FM is a Canadian radio station at 98.1 MHz on the FM dial in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia. The station also operates relays in Liverpool, Nova Scotia at 94.5 MHz and Shelburne, Nova Scotia at 93.1 MHz. The station plays an adult contemporary format and brands itself as the South...
, CJHK-FMCJHK-FMCJHK-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting a country music format at 100.7 FM in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia.Owned by Acadia Broadcasting, the station received CRTC approval on April 24, 2009.100.7 Hank FM began airing July 22, 2010 at 6:00 a.m.... - Saint JohnSaint John, New BrunswickCity of Saint John , or commonly Saint John, is the largest city in the province of New Brunswick, and the first incorporated city in Canada. The city is situated along the north shore of the Bay of Fundy at the mouth of the Saint John River. In 2006 the city proper had a population of 74,043...
, New BrunswickNew BrunswickNew Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
- CHSJ-FMCHSJ-FMCHSJ-FM is a radio station at 94.1 MHz on the FM dial in Saint John, New Brunswick. The station plays country music under the Country 94 branding. CHSJ is owned by Acadia Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Ocean Capital Investments.- History :...
, CHWV-FMCHWV-FMCHWV-FM is a Modern Adult Contemporary station in Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada. It is better known as 97.3 The Wave. The station manager is David Boone and the program director is Scott Clements.-History:... - St. StephenSt. Stephen, New BrunswickSt. Stephen is a Canadian town in Charlotte County, New Brunswick, situated on the east bank of the St. Croix River at .-Climate:...
, New BrunswickNew BrunswickNew Brunswick is one of Canada's three Maritime provinces and is the only province in the federation that is constitutionally bilingual . The provincial capital is Fredericton and Saint John is the most populous city. Greater Moncton is the largest Census Metropolitan Area...
- CHTD-FMCHTD-FMCHTD-FM is an Canadian radio station broadcasting at 98.1 MHz in St. Stephen, New Brunswick. It has been on the air since May 28, 2001.The station is owned by Acadia Broadcasting.-External links:** at Canadian Communications Foundation...
Stations operated by Northwoods Broadcasting
- DrydenDryden, OntarioDryden is the second-largest city in the Kenora District of Northwestern Ontario, Canada, located on Wabigoon Lake. It is the smallest community in the province of Ontario designated as a city...
, OntarioOntarioOntario 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....
- CKDR-FMCKDR-FMCKDR-FM is a radio station in Dryden, Ontario, Canada. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format at 92.7 FMCKDR also has rebroadcasters in Ear Falls, Hudson, Ignace, Red Lake and Sioux Lookout.-History:... - Fort Frances, OntarioOntarioOntario 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....
- CFOB-FMCFOB-FMCFOB-FM, branded as B93, is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 93.1 FM in Fort Frances, Ontario. The station airs a hot adult contemporary format.... - Kenora, OntarioOntarioOntario 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....
- CJRL-FMCJRL-FMCJRL-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 89.5 FM in Kenora, Ontario. The station broadcasts an adult contemporary format as 89.5 The Lake.... - Thunder BayThunder Bay-In Canada:Thunder Bay is the name of three places in the province of Ontario, Canada along Lake Superior:*Thunder Bay District, Ontario, a district in Northwestern Ontario*Thunder Bay, a city in Thunder Bay District*Thunder Bay, Unorganized, Ontario...
, OntarioOntarioOntario 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....
- CKTG-FMCKTG-FMCKTG-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.3 FM in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The station is owned by Northwoods Broadcasting, a subsidiary of Acadia Broadcasting, and broadcasts adult hits using the brand name 105.3 The New Giant FM...
, CJUK-FMCJUK-FMCJUK-FM is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 99.9 FM in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The station broadcasts a hot adult contemporary/adult CHR format with the brand name Magic 99.9...