CFPO-FM

CFPO-FM (95.7 FM, "95.7 Elmnt FM") is an indigenous radio station in Ottawa. Owned by First Peoples Radio, a subsidiary of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), it broadcasts music and talk programming targeting the First Nations community, with the former focusing upon both contemporary and indigenous musicians. The station launched on October 24, 2018 as a replacement for the city's Voices Radio station.

CFPO-FM
CityOttawa, Ontario
Broadcast areaNational Capital Region
Frequency95.7 MHz (FM)
Branding95.7 Elmnt FM
SloganThe Spirit of Ottawa
Programming
FormatIndigenous community radio, Adult hits
Ownership
OwnerFirst Peoples Radio
History
First air date
October 24, 2018
Call sign meaning
C First Peoples Ottawa
Technical information
ClassB1
ERP9,100 watts
HAAT117.4 metres
Links
Websiteottawa.elmntfm.ca

History

On June 14, 2017, the CRTC awarded licences for five new Indigenous radio stations in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto [1] to replace the Voices Radio network (whose licenses were revoked in 2015 due to long-term compliance issues).[2] The Ottawa (CFPO-FM) and Toronto (CFPT-FM) licences were awarded to First Peoples Radio, a subsidiary of the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), with the Ottawa station inheriting Voices Radio's 95.7 FM frequency.[3]

In June 2018, it was announced that the two First Peoples Radio stations would brand as Elmnt FM, and air a mixture of music and talk programming, including popular pop, rock, and R&B music. At least 25% of the music played by the station will be by indigenous Canadian musicians.

The station officially launched on October 24, 2018 as CFPO-FM.[4]

Notes

The 95.7 MHz FM frequency in Ottawa was previously used by Voices Radio's CKAV-FM-9 from the 2000's until it left the air in 2014. [5]

References
  1. Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2017-198, Licensing of new radio stations to serve the urban Indigenous communities in Vancouver, Edmonton, Calgary, Ottawa and Toronto, CRTC, June 14, 2017
  2. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-282". CRTC. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  3. "New radio stations to serve urban Indigenous communities in 5 cities: CRTC". CBC News. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  4. "Missy Knott launches radio career at new Indigenous radio station in Ottawa". kawarthaNOW. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  5. Decision CRTC 2001-627, New native FM station to serve the Ottawa-Hull region, CRTC, October 4, 2001 (Previously used by CKAV-FM-9 Aboriginal Voices Radio)
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