CJWL-FM
| Broadcast area | National Capital Region Eastern Ontario Western Quebec Upstate New York |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 98.5 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | Lite 98.5 |
| Programming | |
| Format | Soft adult contemporary |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Evanov Communications (Sale pending to Torres Media) |
| History | |
First air date | February 20, 2006 |
Call sign meaning | C JeWeL (former branding) |
| Technical information | |
| Class | A |
| ERP | 1,100 watts (maximum 2,500 watts) |
| HAAT | 100.5 metres (330 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Listen Live |
| Website | lite985.ca |
CJWL-FM (98.5 MHz Lite 98.5) is a Canadian radio station in Ottawa, Ontario. It is owned by Evanov Communications and broadcasts a soft adult contemporary format (with evening specialty shows focusing on pop standards and instrumental easy listening). CJWL's studios are located in the Glebe at 150 Isabella Street, while its transmitter is located in downtown Ottawa.
History
[edit]The Jewel
[edit]CJWL was launched on February 20, 2006. It has a similar format to co-owned CKDX and CKPC in Southern Ontario, which was branded as The Jewel 98.5 FM. The station was licensed by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission in 2005.[1]
The CJWL call sign formerly belonged to Haliburton Broadcasting Group's CFIF in Iroquois Falls.
On October 6, 2009, CJWL received CRTC approval to increase power from 485 watts to 1,100 watts.[2]
Lite 98.5 rebranding
[edit]In May 2021, Evanov rebranded all Jewel stations to the Lite branding. The company also announced that CKHK-FM Hawkesbury, and CHRC-FM in Clarence-Rockland would drop the soft adult contemporary/pop standards "Jewel" format and flip to a country format.[3]
CJWL wasn't affected by the format changes but was rebranded as Lite 98.5 on May 3, 2021.
Sale to Torres Media
[edit]On September 5, 2024, Evanov announced that the station, along with CKHK-FM in Hawkesbury and CHRC-FM in Rockland, would close effective September 20, 2024, due to increased competition, changing listener habits, and economic conditions brought upon by the COVID-19 pandemic.[4] However, on September 19, Evanov announced that it had reached agreements to sell all three stations, with plans for CJWL to be announced the following week.[5] On September 23, Evanov announced that CJWL would be sold to Torres Media, owner of 101.7 CIDG-FM, pending approval by the CRTC.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-254
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2009-631
- ^ Evanov Communications launches rebranding of 4 stations in Ontario & Quebec, Evanov, May 2, 2021
- ^ "Evanov to shutter three FM stations". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved September 5, 2024.
- ^ Thiessen, Connie (2024-09-19). "GO FM to acquire two Evanov stations set for closure". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
- ^ Thiessen, Connie (2024-09-23). "Torres Media Group to acquire Evanov's CJWL-FM Ottawa". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved 2024-09-23.
External links
[edit]- Lite 98.5
- CJWL-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- CJWL-FM in the REC Canadian station database
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