GATINEAU – The CRTC today granted a license for a new FM radio station in Pembroke, Ont., which is about 140 kms northwest of Ottawa, to My Broadcasting Corp.
“We’re very excited to bring a fresh new sound to the air in Pembroke and Petawawa” said co-owner Jon Pole in a press release this morning. “It’s great to see the continued support of the CRTC for independent broadcasters.”
The new adult contemporary format station will broadcast at 104.9 FM with a direct focus and commitment to the community.
“Our formula for providing local news first, three-day valley weather, and Today’s Variety has been very successful in Renfrew and Area. The NEW 104.9 FM will now give our company two separate stations that together will offer complete local coverage of Renfrew County,” added co-owner Andrew Dickson.
My Broadcasting currently owns and operates myFM 96.1 in Renfrew (which is about 90 kms from Ottawa.
The NEW 104.9 will be launching soon, says the release.
