CKGC-FM, Iqaluit
Northern Lights Entertainment Inc.
| Station | Year | Freq. | Power | Owner/Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CKGC-FM | 2011 | 103.5 | 415 | Northern Lights Entertainment Inc. |
2010
On February 1, the CRTC approved the application by Northern Lights Entertainment Inc. for a broadcasting licence to operate a predominantly English-language commercial FM radio programming undertaking in Iqaluit. Northern Lights was controlled by its sole shareholder and director Glenn Craig, and was also the licensee of CKIQ-FM Iqaluit. The station would operate at 103.5 MHz (channel 278A) with an effective radiated power of 415 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of the antenna above average terrain of -37.8 metres). It would offer an Oldies music format. The applicant indicated it would provide approximately seven hours of programming in the Inuktitut language per broadcast week.
2011
CKGC-FM began broadcasting on March 25.
2020
On August 25, CKGC’s licence was renewed short-term to August 31, 2022 due to ongoing issues of non-compliance.
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