CFPO-FM (95.7 FM, 95.7 Elmnt FM) is an indigenous peoples' radio station in Ottawa. Owned by First Peoples Radio, a subsidiary of Dadan Sivunivut, it broadcasts music and talk programming targeting the First Nations community. Music is both from mainstream and indigenous artists.
| Broadcast area | National Capital Region |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 95.7 MHz (FM) |
| Branding | 95.7 Elmnt FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Indigenous Peoples' radio (Talk, Pop, Rock and R&B) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | First Peoples Radio |
| History | |
First air date | October 24, 2018 |
Call sign meaning | C First Peoples Ottawa |
| Technical information | |
| Class | B1 |
| ERP | 9,100 watts |
| HAAT | 117.4 metres (385 ft) |
| Links | |
| Website | ottawa.elmntfm.ca |
CFPO-FM has an effective radiated power (ERP) of 9,100 watts. The transmitter is atop Tower C at Place de Ville on Queen Street at Lyon Street in Ottawa.[1]
History edit
On June 14, 2017, the CRTC awarded licences for five new Indigenous radio stations in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Toronto and Vancouver.[2] The new stations would replace the Voices Radio network (whose licenses were revoked in 2015 due to long-term compliance issues).[3] The Ottawa (CFPO-FM) and Toronto (CFPT-FM) licences were awarded to First Peoples Radio, a subsidiary of APTN, with the Ottawa station inheriting Voices Radio's 95.7 FM frequency.[4]
In June 2018, it was announced that the two First Peoples Radio stations would brand as Elmnt FM, and air a mixture of music and talk programming, including pop, rock and R&B music. At least 25% of the music played by the station will be by indigenous Canadian musicians.
The station officially launched on October 24, 2018, as CFPO-FM.[5]
The 95.7 MHz FM frequency in Ottawa had previously been used by Voices Radio's CKAV-FM-9 since the 2000s until it left the air in 2014.[6]
References edit
- ^ FCCdata.org/CFPO-FM
- ^ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-198 Licensing of the new radio stations to serve the urban Indigenous communities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto, CRTC, June 14, 2017
- ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-282". CRTC. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
- ^ "New radio stations to serve urban Indigenous communities in 5 cities: CRTC". CBC News. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ "Missy Knott launches radio career at new Indigenous radio station in Ottawa". kawarthaNOW. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
- ^ Decision CRTC 2001-627, New native FM station to serve the Ottawa-Hull region, CRTC, October 4, 2001 (Previously used by CKAV-FM-9 Aboriginal Voices Radio)
External links edit
- 95.7 Elmnt FM
- CFPO-FM History - Canadian Communications Foundation
- CFPO-FM in the REC Canadian station database