TORONTO – Yesterday, the CRTC approved a license for a new Toronto radio station serving the city’s gay, lesbian, bi-sexual and transgendered community.
Its spoken work programming, which will include news, publicity for daily events, and open line programs, will reflect the diverse interests, concerns and activities of the GLBT community. This project has been in the works for a decade, says the company, which is backed by Evanov Radio – CIAO-AM530, CIDC-FM (Z103.5), CKDX-FM (FOXY 88.5) in Toronto; CKHZ-FM (Z103.5 Halifax), and CJWL-FM (The Jewel Ottawa).
Rainbow Radio will also feature a mix of Top 40 music, pop, and classic hits from the 1970s, ’80s, and ’90s, and in the evenings and on weekends, dance music, rhythm and blues, club mixes and easy listening.
"The Rainbow Media Group will be an active participant in community events and be an invaluable showcase for GLBT musicians and artists. Rainbow Radio is also committed to Canadian music and programming content and development of Canadian Talent," says the press release.
Rainbow Radio will operate at 103.9 MHz (channel 280A1). This will comprehensively cover the many GLBT districts that exist within the downtown core. The station is expected to be on-air within the next 12 months.
