CJOS-FM

Last updated
CJOS-FM
Broadcast area Owen Sound
Frequency 92.3 MHz
BrandingZoomer 92.3
Programming
Format Oldies
Ownership
Owner ZoomerMedia
History
First air date
July 26, 2010 (2010-07-26)
Call sign meaning
OS for Owen Sound
Technical information
Class B
ERP 9,400 watts
HAAT 214 metres (702 ft)
Links
Website zoomerfm.ca

CJOS-FM (92.3 FM, "Zoomer 92.3") is a radio station in Owen Sound, Ontario. Owned by ZoomerMedia, the station carries an oldies format.

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History

On May 9, 2008, Larche Communications received approval from the CRTC to operate a new FM radio station at 92.3 MHz in Owen Sound. [1] The CJOS call sign formerly belonged to a religious station in Caronport, Saskatchewan, which ceased broadcasting in 2006. [2] [3]

On June 9, 2010, CJOS received CRTC approval to decrease their effective radiated power from 20,000 watts to 9,400 watts. [4] The station officially signed on the air with a mix of rock music and classic hits as 92.3 The Dock on July 26, 2010. [5]

On August 9, 2017, Bell Media announced that it would acquire CJOS from Larche Communications. [6] Bell Media received approval from the CRTC on February 14, 2018. [7]

Logo as "Bounce 92.3" used from 2021-2025 Bounce923logo.jpg
Logo as "Bounce 92.3" used from 2021–2025

As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CJOS dropped its 92.3 The Dock branding, shifted to adult hits, and adopted the Bounce branding. [8]

On February 8, 2024, Bell announced that it would sell CJOS to ZoomerMedia, as part of a reorganization of its radio division. [9] The CRTC approved the sale on December 12, 2024. [10]

On April 2, 2025, ZoomerMedia flipped CJOS to oldies as "Zoomer 92.3", with a new lineup maintaining some of the station's existing personalities (including morning hosts Ted Easton and Diana Meder) and adding new specialty programming. [11] [12]

References

  1. ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-100
  2. ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-192, Revocation of licence, CRTC, May 17, 2006
  3. ↑ "CJOS-FM, Caronport". Broadcasting History. The History fo Canadian Broadcasting. Retrieved February 16, 2024.
  4. ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-356
  5. ↑ The "Dock" goes on air in Owen Sound July 26th - digitalhome.ca
  6. ↑ "Bell Media to Acquire Four Ontario Radio Stations from Larche Communications Inc. – Bell Media". www.bellmedia.ca. Retrieved 2017-08-10.
  7. ↑ Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-57, CICZ-FM Midland, CICX-FM Orillia, CJOS-FM Owen Sound and CICS-FM Sudbury – Acquisition of assets, CRTC, February 14, 2018
  8. ↑ Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada to New Variety Hits Brand
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. ↑ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2024-330".
  11. ↑ ZOOMER RADIO CJOS-FM 92.3 HAS LAUNCHED IN OWEN SOUND!, April 2, 2025
  12. ↑ Plenty of musical variety at new Owen Sound radio station, The Sun Times , April 1, 2025

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