CFPW-FM is a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 95.7 FM in Powell River, British Columbia, with a classic hits format branded as 95.7 Coast FM. The station is owned by Vista Broadcast Group.
History The station began broadcasting in 1967 at 1280 AM with the call sign CHQB. The station was originally owned by Sunshine Coast Broadcasting ltd and was later acquired by Vista Broadcast Group in 2005. On May 18, 2007 the station received approval from the CRTC to convert to 94.1 FM, but the application was denied.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-146 On November 1, 2007, the station was given approval to use the frequency 95.7 FM.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-396
The station relaunched as an FM station on August 27, 2008.
References
External links 95.7 Coast FM CFPW-FM at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation