Here is a list of Vancouver radio stations, a link to their sites,
and a brief description of what each features.
CBC Radio
690 am -
CBC Radio One provides national news, popular culture
programming and content focused on life in British Columbia. Local
programs include Early Edition and On the Coast.
105.7 fm -
CBC Radio Two focuses on the arts and culture with an
emphasis on classical music, opera and jazz and some programming devoted
to popular music. World Report news updates are heard every hour.
FM Stations
90.1 fm -
CJSF
broadcasts from Simon Fraser University and provides an alternative to
the music, news coverage and cultural programming heard on mainstream
stations.
90.9 fm -
CBUX is a French language station that carries
Radio-Canada's Espace Musique network in Vancouver. Programs focus on
the genres of classical, jazz, world and Francophone music.
93.1 fm -
CKYE
broadcasts ethnic music and talk radio, the majority of which is heard
in Hindi and Punjabi. Topics range from world news and social issues to
popular culture. Includes some English, Serbian, Hungarian and Polish
programming.
93.7 fm -
JR-FM
is Vancouver's station for current country hits. Play lists include
artists such as Garth Brooks, the Dixie Chicks and Tim McGraw.
94.5 fm -
The
Beat is a one-time urban and R&B station that now leans
towards current Top 40 pop hits.
95.3 fm -
Z-95
The Crave features an Adult Top 40 format that includes
artists such as Christina Aguilera, Pink, Nickelback, Black Eyed Peas
and Green Day.
96.1 fm -
CHKG is a multicultural station that broadcasts Cantonese
content throughout the week and multilingual programming focusing on a
wide variety of cultures each evening and all day Sunday. Can also be
heard at 1470 am.
96.9 fm -
Jack
FM plays a variety of rock and pop hits, mostly from the
seventies, eighties and nineties, along with some more current
selections.
97.7 fm - CBUF is French language station that
broadcasts the programming of Radio-Canada's La Premiere Chaine news and
information network in Vancouver.
99.3 fm -
The
Fox is currently the only place on the dial for modern and
alternative rock, along with harder classic rock and metal. There are
also shows focusing on punk and independent music.
101.1 fm -
Rock 101 is Vancouver's classic rock station and home of
the popular Bro Jake Show, heard weekday mornings.
101.9 fm -
CiTR
Broadcasting from the University of British Columbia and operated by
students and community volunteers, offers an eclectic selection of
music, news, arts and sports programming.
102.7 fm -
CO-OP is a community radio station established in 1975 by
Vancouver activist groups. It broadcasts public affairs, a wide variety
of music, social and cultural content, as well as multilingual
programming.
103.5 fm -
QMFM
plays an assortment of soft rock and pop favorites by artists such as
Elton John, Madonna, Sarah McLachlan and Santana.
104.9 fm -
Clear FM plays adult-oriented easy listening and is the
kind of station with finance tips and wine reviews on its website.
Vancouver Chills each night from 8:00 until 1:00 am, featuring a
"sophisticated" mix of soft pop, down-tempo and contemporary jazz.AM
Stations
600 am -
Unforgettable 600 plays pre-rock adult favorites by such
artists as Frank Sinatra, Barbara Steisand and Nat King Cole.
650 am -
CISL is an oldies rock station also featuring programs such
as the Beatle Brunch and fifty year Vancouver radio veteran Red
Robinson's retrospective show.
730 am -
AM730 broadcasts continuous traffic reports during the
morning and afternoon rush and rebroadcasts talk radio from sister
station CKNW. It also provides coverage of Vancouver Giants hockey,
Vancouver Whitecaps Soccer and Seattle Seahawks football.
980 am -
CKNW
is the top-rated station in Vancouver. It features news and talk radio
programs with well-informed local hosts focusing on current events and
sports.
1040 am -
The
Team is a sports station that broadcasts Vancouver Canucks
and BC Lion's games. Sports talk shows include the locally hosted Pratt
and Taylor, as well as syndicated American programs like the Jim Rome
Show.
1130 am -
CKWX is an all-news with traffic and weather reports every
ten minutes.
1320 am -
CHMB
is a multilingual station broadcasting primarily in Cantonese and
Mandarin, but offering programming in fourteen other languages. Content
includes news, current affairs programs and live forums on various
topics.
1410 am -
CFUN
is a talk radio station that focuses on local issues, relationships,
health and lifestyle. Carries syndicated programming such as Dr. Laura,
Dr. Joy Browne and Coast to Coast.
1600 am -
Radio India broadcasts in Punjabi, Hindi, Urdu and English.
Programming includes news, talk shows and music from the genres of
Bollywood, bhangra and pop. |