CBC Radio to begin local broadcasts March 11Jan 22, 2013
Source: Waterloo RecordKITCHENER – The new CBC Radio station serving Waterloo Region will take to the airwaves March 11. Based at 117 King St. W. near Kitchener City Hall, the station will broadcast a local weekday morning show starting at 6 a.m., hosted by Craig Norris. The radio station — 89.1 FM — will be complemented by a digital service offering local news, weather, community information and commentary. The service expansion is part of CBC’s five-year strategic plan which has the goal of better connecting Canadians in areas identified as underserviced. CBC recently launched a digital service in Hamilton. |
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