CFTK is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts an adult hits format at 590 AM in Terrace, British Columbia. The station is branded as Bounce 590. The station is owned by Bell Media. Prior to May 18, 2021, CFTK had an adult contemporary format branded as EZ Rock.
| Broadcast area | Terrace Kitimat |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 590 kHz (AM) |
| Branding | Bounce 590 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Adult hits |
| Ownership | |
| Owner |
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| CFTK-TV, CJFW-FM | |
| History | |
First air date | 1960 |
Call sign meaning | Coming From Terrace and Kitimat |
| Technical information | |
| Class | C |
| Power | 1,000 watts |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | iheartradio.ca/bounce/terrace |
The station began broadcasting in 1960 at 1140 AM, and later moved to its current frequency in 1963.
As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CFTK flipped to adult hits under the Bounce branding.[1]
On February 8, 2024, Bell announced a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CFTK, which is to be sold to Vista Radio.[2]
References
edit- ^ Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada to New Variety Hits Brand
- ^ Hudes, Sammy (8 February 2024). "'Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs". Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Retrieved 8 February 2024.
External links
edit- Bounce 590
- CFTK (AM) at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CFTK in the REC Canadian station database
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