CFGI-FM, Aboriginal, Georgina Island
Georgina Island First Nations Communications
| Station | Year | Freq. | Power | Owner/Info |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CFGI-FM | 2014 | 92.3 | 650 | Georgina Island First Nations Communications |
| CFGI-FM | 2001 | 102.7 | 250 | Georgina Island First Nations Communications |
2001
On June 15, Janice Taylor on behalf of a society to be incorporated (would be known as Georgina Island First Nations Communications) received approval to operate a new Type B English and Native language FM station at Georgina Island. The station would broadcast 75 hours of local programming each week with a minimum of 56 hours of station-produced programming. It would offer 60 hours of programming in English and 15 hours of programming in Native languages. The station would broadcast on a frequency of 102.7 MHz with an effective radiated power of 250 watts.
Undated
CFGI-FM “Nish Radio” began broadcasting. Studios and offices were located at 300 Chief Joseph Snake Road, Georgina Island.
2007
On May 15 the CRTC renewed CFGI-FM’s licence to August 31, 2014.
2014
CFGI-FM – Nish FM began testing at 92.3 MHz, having moving from its old 102.9 dial position. Zoomer Media would use 102.9 for its classical music station in Collingwood. Power increased from 250 to 650 watts.
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