{"id":4446,"date":"2022-09-15T13:19:48","date_gmt":"2022-09-15T20:19:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/?p=4446"},"modified":"2024-12-13T09:54:05","modified_gmt":"2024-12-13T17:54:05","slug":"the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station","title":{"rendered":"The History of Vancouver&#8217;s Oldest Radio Station"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It is hard to imagine modern society without radio, writes <a href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en%20https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\">vancouver-future<\/a>. Radio accompanies us virtually everywhere\u2014in shops, on our way to work, in hair salons, and many other places. The &#8220;loudspeaker&#8221; has become an integral part of our lives. However, few people think about the fact that every radio station has its own history, often fascinating and rich with events.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Canadian radio, too, is home to numerous stations, remarkable programs, and charismatic hosts. This rich history deserves to be written into books or, at the very least, articles. In our material, referencing iheartradio, broadcasting-history, www3.telus, vancouvertop40radio, and fccdata, we delve into the captivating history of Vancouver\u2019s oldest radio station, CFTE. Its story is filled with intriguing facts, pivotal events, and transformations. Let\u2019s take it one step at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_68_1 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0fb11c16496\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0fb11c16496\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#The_Beginning\" title=\"The Beginning\">The Beginning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#Beloved_Hosts\" title=\"Beloved Hosts\">Beloved Hosts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#A_Unique_Format\" title=\"A Unique Format\">A Unique Format<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#Return_to_the_Original_Name\" title=\"Return to the Original Name\">Return to the Original Name<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#The_Road_to_True_Success\" title=\"The Road to True Success\">The Road to True Success<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#A_New_Persona\" title=\"A New Persona\">A New Persona<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#Program_Variety\" title=\"Program Variety\">Program Variety<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/eternal-4446-the-history-of-vancouvers-oldest-radio-station\/#Official_Recognition\" title=\"Official Recognition\">Official Recognition<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Beginning\"><\/span>The Beginning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vancouver\u2019s renowned radio station first went on air on April 10, 1922, under the name CJCE. It was owned by Sprott-Shaw (a company combining commerce and wireless telegraphy) and Radio Specialties Ltd.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later, Radio Specialties opened another station, CFCQ. Eventually, CJCE and CFCQ merged into one station under Sprott-Shaw.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1928, CFCQ was renamed CKMO and moved into a building on West Hastings Street.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Beloved_Hosts\"><\/span>Beloved Hosts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Significant changes came to CKMO in 1955 when Radio C-FUN Ltd. purchased the station. It was then renamed CFUN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By the 1960s, CFUN had gained citywide recognition. Its team of radio hosts included fan favourites such as Brian &#8220;Frosty&#8221; Forst, Al Jordan, Ed Karl, John Tanner, and Peter Alpen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Unique_Format\"><\/span>A Unique Format<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first era of CFUN came to an end on September 18, 1967, with the discontinuation of the &#8220;light music&#8221; format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On May 28, 1968, Radio Futura Ltd. acquired the station. On July 1, 1969, it was renamed CKVN and transitioned to a news-focused format, playing music only at night.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Return_to_the_Original_Name\"><\/span>Return to the Original Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In March 1970, CKVN abandoned the news format. CHUM Western Ltd. purchased the station and restored its former name, CFUN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Road_to_True_Success\"><\/span>The Road to True Success<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The 1970s marked a turning point for CFUN with new projects that brought massive success. These included listener contests, which often awarded lucky winners with prizes, including cash rewards.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_New_Persona\"><\/span>A New Persona<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1990, CFUN acquired a subsidiary FM station. In 1996, it transitioned into a talk radio format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On June 22, 2007, CFUN officially came under the ownership of CTV globe media.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Program_Variety\"><\/span>Program Variety<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>During weekends, CFUN aired various entertainment programs, including shows about the lives of local celebrities. The station even featured a wine show.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Recognition\"><\/span>Official Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.vancouver-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/12\/image-55.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4448\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.vancouver-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/12\/image-55.png 706w, https:\/\/cdn.vancouver-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/12\/image-55-300x204.png 300w, https:\/\/cdn.vancouver-future.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2024\/12\/image-55-696x473.png 696w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In the fall of 2009, the station\u2019s management decided to discontinue the talk radio format. CFUN transformed into a sports radio station, broadcasting numerous sports shows and football reports, providing content previously unavailable on Vancouver&#8217;s airwaves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Later that year, another rebranding occurred. By the end of November 2009, CFUN became CFTE. On January 29, 2010, it was officially recognized as Vancouver\u2019s oldest radio station\u2014a well-deserved title.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is hard to imagine modern society without radio, writes vancouver-future. Radio accompanies us virtually everywhere\u2014in shops, on our way to work, in hair salons, and many other places. The &#8220;loudspeaker&#8221; has become an integral part of our lives. However, few people think about the fact that every radio station has its own history, often [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":477,"featured_media":2706,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1113],"tags":[3388,3335,3336,3427,3426,3425,3334,3422,3423,3424],"motype":[1121],"moformat":[18],"moimportance":[29,30,33],"class_list":{"0":"post-4446","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-innovations","8":"tag-history","9":"tag-innovation-vancouver","10":"tag-innovative-vancouver","11":"tag-old-radio","12":"tag-oldest-radio","13":"tag-radio-station","14":"tag-vancouver-innovation","15":"tag-vancouver-radio","16":"tag-vancouver-radio-station","17":"tag-vancouver-radio-wave","18":"motype-eternal","19":"moformat-vlasna","20":"moimportance-aktualna-bilshe-roku","21":"moimportance-golovna-novyna","22":"moimportance-retranslyacziya-v-agregatory"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4446","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/477"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4446"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4446\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":4451,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4446\/revisions\/4451"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2706"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4446"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4446"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4446"},{"taxonomy":"motype","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/motype?post=4446"},{"taxonomy":"moformat","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moformat?post=4446"},{"taxonomy":"moimportance","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/vancouver-future.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/moimportance?post=4446"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}