CKGE-FM
Encyclopedia
CKGE-FM is a Canadian
radio station, broadcasting at 94.9 FM in Oshawa
, Ontario
. The station broadcasts an active rock
format under the brand name 94.9 The Rock.
The station was launched in 1957 by Lakeland Broadcasting as FM 93.5 CKLB-FM, a sister station to AM outlet CKLB
. The station aired an easy listening
format. In 1966, the station changed its callsign to CKQS, and moved to its current frequency later the same year.
In 1979, CKLB and CKQS were acquired by Grant Broadcasting, and CKQS changed callsigns again, this time to CKQT. Grant Broadcasting was subsequently acquired by Power Broadcasting
in 1990.
In 1993, the station moved to an adult contemporary format, adopting its current callsign and branding itself "The Edge". In 1995, the station was rebranded "Magic 94.9".
In 1999, the station began to more actively target audiences in Toronto
, with a modern adult contemporary format incorporating into some more typically adult album alternative
musical selections.
In 2000, Power Broadcasting was acquired by Corus Entertainment
. Corus dropped Magic's format and brand, adding the station to its Energy FM
dance music
simulcast. However, in 2002, Corus' Hamilton stations swapped frequencies, and with Energy flagship CING now on a signal that more effectively covered the Toronto area, CKGE again became "Magic@94.9," with a hot adult contemporary format.
In 2003, Corus sold CKGE and CKDO to Durham Radio, the owner of CJKX
in neighbouring Ajax
. The station adopted its current format shortly after the sale. The station is noted in the Toronto area for its weekend freeform show hosted by David Marsden
, the onetime program director of CFNY
.
Canada
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radio station, broadcasting at 94.9 FM in Oshawa
Oshawa
Oshawa is a city in Ontario, Canada, on the Lake Ontario shoreline. It lies in Southern Ontario approximately 60 kilometres east of downtown Toronto. It is commonly viewed as the eastern anchor of both the Greater Toronto Area and the Golden Horseshoe. It is now commonly referred to as the most...
, 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 broadcasts an active rock
Active rock
Active rock is a radio format used by many commercial radio stations across the United States and Canada. Active rock plays contemporary rock artists with a mix of songs common in the classic rock radio format.-Format background:...
format under the brand name 94.9 The Rock.
The station was launched in 1957 by Lakeland Broadcasting as FM 93.5 CKLB-FM, a sister station to AM outlet CKLB
CKDO (AM)
CKDO is a Canadian clear-channel radio station, broadcasting at 1580 AM in Oshawa, Ontario. The station airs an oldies format. CKDO also has an FM rebroadcaster at 107.7 FM.-History:...
. The station aired 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...
format. In 1966, the station changed its callsign to CKQS, and moved to its current frequency later the same year.
In 1979, CKLB and CKQS were acquired by Grant Broadcasting, and CKQS changed callsigns again, this time to CKQT. Grant Broadcasting was subsequently acquired by Power Broadcasting
Power Corporation of Canada
Power Corporation of Canada is a Canadian company with assets in North America and Europe in a number of industries. These industries include media, pulp and paper, and financial services....
in 1990.
In 1993, the station moved to an adult contemporary format, adopting its current callsign and branding itself "The Edge". In 1995, the station was rebranded "Magic 94.9".
In 1999, the station began to more actively target audiences in 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...
, with a modern adult contemporary format incorporating into some more typically adult album alternative
Adult album alternative
Adult album alternative is a radio format. A spinoff from the album-oriented rock format, its roots trace to the 1960s and 1970s from the earlier freeform and progressive formats....
musical selections.
In 2000, Power Broadcasting was acquired by Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment
Corus Entertainment Inc. is a publicly traded Canadian media and entertainment conglomerate.Corus is a leading Canadian specialty television and radio producer, with additional assets in pay television, advertising services, television broadcasting, children's book publishing and children's...
. Corus dropped Magic's format and brand, adding the station to its Energy FM
CING-FM
CING-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 95.3 FM in Hamilton, Ontario. The station airs a classic hits format branded as Vinyl 95.3.CING was launched in 1976 by Burlington Broadcasting, at 107.9 FM in Burlington, Ontario...
dance music
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
simulcast. However, in 2002, Corus' Hamilton stations swapped frequencies, and with Energy flagship CING now on a signal that more effectively covered the Toronto area, CKGE again became "Magic@94.9," with a hot adult contemporary format.
In 2003, Corus sold CKGE and CKDO to Durham Radio, the owner of CJKX
CJKX-FM
CJKX-FM is a Canadian radio station. Although its official city of licence is Ajax, Ontario, the station operates from studios in Oshawa, Ontario with co-owned stations CKDO and CKGE. Airing at 95.9 FM, the station broadcasts a country music format branded as KX96.The station was launched in 1967...
in neighbouring Ajax
Ajax, Ontario
Ajax is a town in the Durham Region in the Greater Toronto Area.The town is named for the HMS Ajax a Royal Navy cruiser that served in World War II. Ajax is a part of the Greater Toronto Area and the...
. The station adopted its current format shortly after the sale. The station is noted in the Toronto area for its weekend freeform show hosted by David Marsden
David Marsden
David Marsden is a Canadian radio broadcaster. As the driving force behind Brampton, Ontario radio station CFNY in the 1980s, he became an influential figure in the Canadian music industry by giving many Canadian and international alternative rock artists major Canadian radio exposure...
, the onetime program director of CFNY
CFNY-FM
CFNY-FM, promoted under the branding 102.1 The Edge, is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 102.1 FM. The station rose to prominence in the 1970s and 1980s due to its freestyle DJing format and unique choice to play alternative music...
.
External links
- 94.9 The Rock
- CKGE 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....