CIHT-FM
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CIHT-FM is a Canadian
radio station, which broadcasts a CHR
format at 89.9 on the FM dial in Ottawa
, Ontario
under the branding Hot 89.9 The station is owned and operated by Newcap Broadcasting
.
The BBM
ratings for the third quarter of 2008 listed CIHT-FM as the top-rated station among Anglophone listeners in the Ottawa-Gatineau market.
under a rhythmic CHR format, but flipped to its current format after 105.3 Kiss FM
signed on in 2004
. It made Ottawa
the largest market in Canada
with a radio station owned by Newcap Broadcasting
; it remains that title today. The station has continued to use "The New" on its branding since the station's launch, much like Cox Radio
's stations in Tampa
such as WWRM
, WPOI
and WXGL
. Even while the only English top 40 station in Ottawa
(many major-market top 40 stations in Canada have phased out 1980s songs), it is one of the few top 40 stations in Canada to continue supporting 1980s
songs, making The New Hot 89.9 lean more adult contemporary than most top 40 stations in Canada
. CIHT-FM & CHBN-FM
Edmonton
are the stations moving from rhythmic top 40 to top 40 in less than a year.
The station carries a syndicated national show, the Canadian Hit 30 Countdown
, which is a locally produced show hosted by Mauler and Rush.
, the station temporarily changed its name to "Ho 89.9" as part of a contest. According to the station, the "T" from the slogan has been stolen, and there is a $10,000 cash prize to be awarded to the listener who follows the clues to locate the hidden "T". Three clues were given out daily.
The missing "T" was found at "Rooms by Design" on Highway 31 in Greely
.
Canada
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radio station, which broadcasts a CHR
Contemporary hit radio
Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts...
format at 89.9 on the FM dial in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
, Ontario
Ontario
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under the branding Hot 89.9 The station is owned and operated by 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...
.
The BBM
Bureau of Broadcast Measurement
BBM Canada, also known as BBM, is an audience measurement organization for Canadian television and radio broadcasting.BBM was established on May 11, 1944 as a division of the Canadian Association of Broadcasters. The organization was originally known as the "Bureau of Broadcast Measurement", and...
ratings for the third quarter of 2008 listed CIHT-FM as the top-rated station among Anglophone listeners in the Ottawa-Gatineau market.
History
The station was licensed by the CRTC in 2001 to program a Dance format as "The Planet." The New Hot 89.9 first aired on February 7, 20032003 in radio
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under a rhythmic CHR format, but flipped to its current format after 105.3 Kiss FM
CISS-FM
CISS-FM is a Canadian radio station in Ottawa, Ontario. The station broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format at 105.3 on the FM dial, using the brand name 105.3 Kiss FM.-History:...
signed on in 2004
2004 in radio
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. It made Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
the largest market in 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...
with a radio station owned by 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...
; it remains that title today. The station has continued to use "The New" on its branding since the station's launch, much like Cox Radio
Cox Radio
Cox Radio, Inc. is a division of Cox Enterprises that holds a number of radio stations. Cox Radio is headquartered at 6205 Peachtree Dunwoody Road in Sandy Springs, Georgia....
's stations in Tampa
Tâmpa
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such as WWRM
WWRM
WWRM is an adult contemporary music formatted radio station serving the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida radio market. WWRM began on 107.3 , but later moved to 94.9 with its soft AC format...
, WPOI
WPOI
WPOI, "Hot 101.5", is an FM radio station in Tampa, Florida broadcasting a CHR format.The station's HD-2 channel is known as "Star 101.5" and airs a Modern AC format.The station's main rivals are WFLZ, WSJT, and, to a lesser extent, WMTX and WLLD....
and WXGL
WXGL
WXGL, known as "The New 107.3 The Eagle - Tampa Bay's Classic Hits Station", is a Cox-owned radio station located on the FM dial at 107.3 in Tampa, Florida. The station plays classic hits, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s, but also the 1990s...
. Even while the only English top 40 station in Ottawa
Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, the second largest city in the Province of Ontario, and the fourth largest city in the country. The city is located on the south bank of the Ottawa River in the eastern portion of Southern Ontario...
(many major-market top 40 stations in Canada have phased out 1980s songs), it is one of the few top 40 stations in Canada to continue supporting 1980s
1980s in music
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songs, making The New Hot 89.9 lean more adult contemporary than most top 40 stations in 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...
. CIHT-FM & CHBN-FM
CHBN-FM
CHBN-FM is a contemporary hit radio station based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. The station, which is jointly owned by Rogers Radio, operates at 91.7 MHz with an ERP of 100 kW.-History:...
Edmonton
Edmonton
Edmonton is the capital of the Canadian province of Alberta and is the province's second-largest city. Edmonton is located on the North Saskatchewan River and is the centre of the Edmonton Capital Region, which is surrounded by the central region of the province.The city and its census...
are the stations moving from rhythmic top 40 to top 40 in less than a year.
The station carries a syndicated national show, the Canadian Hit 30 Countdown
Canadian Hit 30 Countdown
The Canadian Hit 30 Countdown, often abbreviated CH30, is a Canadian radio countdown show. It launched on November 6, 2004, on stations owned by Newcap Broadcasting. It is currently Canada's only CHR hit countdown.The show can be heard on CKIX-FM in St...
, which is a locally produced show hosted by Mauler and Rush.
April Fool's Day Contest
On April 1, 20102010 in radio
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, the station temporarily changed its name to "Ho 89.9" as part of a contest. According to the station, the "T" from the slogan has been stolen, and there is a $10,000 cash prize to be awarded to the listener who follows the clues to locate the hidden "T". Three clues were given out daily.
The missing "T" was found at "Rooms by Design" on Highway 31 in Greely
Greely, Ontario
Greely is a quickly growing rural village in the southern end of Ottawa, formerly a part of the Township of Osgoode. It has been a part of the City of Ottawa since amalgamation in 2001. Greely is currently the largest rural village in terms of land area and the third largest in terms of population...
.
External links
- The New Hot 89.9 FM
- CIHT 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....