CFPT-FM
Broadcast areaGreater Toronto Area
Frequency106.5 MHz (FM) (HD1)
Branding106.5 Elmnt FM
Programming
FormatIndigenous Peoples' radio (Talk, Pop, Rock and R&B)
Ownership
OwnerFirst Peoples Radio
History
First air date
October 24, 2018
Call sign meaning
C First Peoples Toronto
Technical information
ClassB1
ERP988 watts average
2,600 watts peak
HAAT297.7 meters (977 ft)
Links
Websitetoronto.elmntfm.ca

CFPT-FM (106.5 FM, 106.5 Elmnt FM) is an Indigenous radio station in Toronto, Ontario. Owned by First Peoples Radio, a subsidiary of Dadan Sivunivut, 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.

History

In June 2017, the CRTC awarded licences for five new Indigenous radio stations in Calgary, Edmonton, Ottawa, Vancouver, and Toronto to replace the Voices Radio network (whose licenses were revoked in 2015 due to long-term compliance issues).[1] The Ottawa (CFPO-FM) and Toronto licences were awarded to First Peoples Radio, a subsidiary of APTN, with the Toronto station inheriting Voices Radio's 106.5 FM frequency.[2]

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. Métis musician Janet Panic was announced as the Toronto station's evening host.[3]

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

In January 2022, broadcasters Mark Strong and Jemeni joined the station as cohosts of its morning show.[5]

References

  1. ^ "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-282". CRTC. Retrieved 27 June 2015.
  2. ^ "New radio stations to serve urban Indigenous communities in 5 cities: CRTC". CBC News. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  3. ^ Grier, Chaka V. (2018-06-13). "APTN to launch new Indigenous radio station ELMNT.FM in Toronto". NOW Magazine. Archived from the original on 2018-07-17. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  4. ^ "Missy Knott launches radio career at new Indigenous radio station in Ottawa". kawarthaNOW. Retrieved 2018-10-31.
  5. ^ Connie Thiessen, "Mark Strong and Jemeni resurface on Toronto’s 106.5 ELMNT FM". Broadcast Dialogue, January 12, 2022.

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Radio stations in the Greater Toronto Area, Ontario
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