Radio / Television News

Toronto’s new Rainbow

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...