45-439: CFUN may refer to: CKKS-FM , a radio station (107.5/104.9 FM) licensed to Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which previously held the call sign CFUN. CFTE , a radio station (1410 AM) licensed to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, which held the call sign CFUN from 1955 to 1969 and again from 1973 to 2009. Community for Unified Newark,
90-426: A radio format change, this particular stunt gained attention in international media outlets including The Guardian and Rolling Stone , driven in part by theories put forward on social media that the remaining staff had commandeered the station to protest the layoffs, despite the other changes being reported. Industry observer Sean Ross suggested that despite being the "most traditional of format launch stunts",
135-761: A century to describe a region that extends from Horseshoe Bay south to the Canada–United States border and east to Hope at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley . This definition makes the term Lower Mainland almost synonymous with the regional districts of Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley . However, the British Columbia Geographical Names Information System (BCGNIS) comments that most residents of Vancouver might consider it to be only areas west of Mission and Abbotsford , while residents in
180-600: A precursor to the Congress of Afrikan People [REDACTED] Topics referred to by the same term This disambiguation page lists articles about radio and/or television stations with the same/similar call signs or branding. If an internal link led you here, you may wish to change the link to point directly to the intended article. Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=CFUN&oldid=842893469 " Category : Broadcast call sign disambiguation pages Hidden categories: Short description
225-705: A requirement for competing applicants. The application was denied in July 2020, with the CRTC ruling that Rogers "significantly understat[ed] the potential market impact of converting its rebroadcasting transmitter to an originating station". In 2021, Rogers received a renewal for CKKS-FM and its rebroadcasters, with the CRTC rebuffing a proposal to drop traffic reports for the Fraser Valley. In 2021, CKKS shifted to hot adult contemporary and changed its moniker to "Today's Best Music, The New KiSS Radio". On June 28, 2022,
270-695: A similar-sized flood occurring in the next 50 years. In the second quarter of 2007, the Lower Mainland was on high alert for flooding. Higher than normal snow packs in the British Columbia Interior prompted municipal governments to start taking emergency measures in the region. Dikes along the Fraser River are regulated to handle approximately 8.5 metres (28 ft) at the Mission Gauge (the height above sea level of
315-660: A year, the Latremouilles opted to return to retirement. In December 2007, management announced that Charlee Morgan, formerly of Calgary's CHFM and the old LG73 in Vancouver, would begin hosting the morning show in early 2008. Morgan made her morning show debut at CKCL on February 18, 2008. On September 26, 2008, CKCL dropped Morgan's morning show, and the station's adult contemporary format, switching to classic hits and re-branding itself as FM 104.9 , thus once again leaving CTVglobemedia 's market-leading CHQM-FM as
360-533: Is among the most multicultural and diverse regions in Canada. As of 2021, Europeans form a plurality with 1,337,105 persons or 45.7 percent of the total population, followed by East Asians with 614,860 persons or 21.0 percent and South Asians with 422,880 persons or 14.5 percent. Religion in the Lower Mainland (2021) The Lower Mainland includes large irreligious, Christian, and Sikh communities. The Sikh population, numbering over 265,000 persons or 9.1 percent of
405-833: Is bordered on the west by the Strait of Georgia, to the north by the Squamish-Lillooet Regional District , on the east by the Fraser Valley Regional District, and to the south by Whatcom County, Washington , in the United States . The Fraser Valley Regional District lies east of the Metro Vancouver Regional District, and comprises the cities of Abbotsford and Chilliwack , the district municipalities of Mission , Kent , and Hope , and
450-449: Is different from Wikidata All article disambiguation pages All disambiguation pages CKKS-FM CKKS-FM (107.5 MHz , Sonic ) is a radio station licensed to Chilliwack, British Columbia and serving Greater Vancouver and the Fraser Valley . Owned by Rogers Radio , a division of Rogers Sports & Media , it broadcasts a modern rock format. The station's main studios and offices are at 2440 Ash Street in
495-605: The Fairview neighbourhood of Vancouver , where its rebroadcasting transmitter CKKS-FM-2 operates at 104.9 FM with an effective radiated power (ERP) of 31,000 watts and a height above average terrain (HAAT) of 672.2 metres (2,205 ft) from atop Mount Seymour . Another rebroadcasting transmitter, 92.5 CKKS-FM-1 , is in Abbotsford, British Columbia . The station went on the air in 1986 as CKSR-FM, with transmitters at Abbotsford and Chilliwack. Technical changes in
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#1732786995124540-682: The Fraser River . Other major floods in the Lower Mainland ;– including June 1972, November 1990, and November 2021 – have been more localized, primarily impacting areas in the Fraser Valley like the Sumas Prairie , with comparatively minor impacts to Metro Vancouver. Prior to the 2021 flood, according to the Fraser Basin Council, scientists predicted a one-in-three chance of
585-589: The Georgia Strait region also frequented the lower Fraser, including those from Vancouver Island and what is now Whatcom County, Washington . Sto:lo traditional territory, known as Solh Temexw in Halkomelem , more or less coincides with the traditional conception of the Lower Mainland, except for the inclusion of Port Douglas at the head of Harrison Lake, which is in In-SHUCK-ch territory, and
630-583: The Boulder Creek Fault. Scientists now believe this fault is active and capable of producing earthquakes in the 6.8 magnitude range. Much of the Lower Mainland is vulnerable to explosive eruptions from the Garibaldi Volcanic Belt . Volcanoes in this zone are capable of producing large quantities of volcanic ash that may cause short and long term water supply problems for Lower Mainland communities. All airports covered by
675-699: The CRTC did not allow permanent studios outside the Fraser Valley to be used). The move gave Vancouver three adult contemporary stations: CKSR-FM, CHQM-FM , and CKKS-FM . In 1999, Rogers Broadcasting purchased the Fraser Valley Radio Group of CFVR, CHWK, and CKGO in Hope . The new ownership immediately made cuts at the low-rated Star FM. On December 31, Rogers flipped the station from "Star FM" to alternative rock as CKVX-FM 104.9 Xfm . The choice of format surprised some observers who expected Rogers to go after CHR station CKZZ-FM . Throughout
720-528: The Kiss branding used by other Rogers-owned CHR stations. It then swapped call signs with CKKS-FM in Sechelt, British Columbia , which became CFUN-FM . In 2019, Rogers filed an application with the CRTC to replace CKKS-FM-2 with a new station on the same frequency, which would operate independently of CKKS. CRTC rules require a consultation on the appropriateness of a new station in the market, which can include
765-696: The Lower Mainland contains sixteen of the province's 30 most populous municipalities and approximately 60% of the province's total population. The region is the traditional territory of the Sto:lo , a Halkomelem -speaking people of the Coast Salish linguistic and cultural grouping. Although the term Lower Mainland has been recorded from the earliest period of colonization in British Columbia, it has never been officially defined in legal terms. The term has historically been in popular usage for over
810-609: The Lower Mainland includes two regional districts: the Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) and the Fraser Valley Regional District (FVRD). Both regional districts, however, include areas outside the traditional limits of the Lower Mainland. Metro Vancouver includes areas like Surrey and Langley that are geographically in the Fraser Valley . The Metro Vancouver Regional District is made up of 21 municipalities. The MVRD
855-503: The Lower Mainland was largely spared, although northern regions of the province, along the Skeena and Nechako Rivers, experienced floods. Climate scientists predict that increasing temperatures will mean wetter winters and more snow at the high elevations. This will increase the likelihood of snowmelt floods. The provincial government maintains an integrated flood hazard management program and extensive flood protection infrastructure in
900-490: The Lower Mainland. Based on geological evidence, however, stronger earthquakes appear to have occurred at approximately 600-year intervals. Therefore, there is a probability that there will be a major earthquake in the region within the next 200 years. In April 2008, the United States Geological Survey released information concerning a newly found fault south of downtown Abbotsford , called
945-409: The Lower Mainland. The infrastructure consists of dikes, pump stations , floodboxes, riprap , and relief wells . While earthquakes are common in British Columbia and adjacent coastal waters, most are minor in energy release or are sufficiently remote to have little effect on populated areas. Nevertheless, earthquakes with a magnitude of up to 7.3 have occurred within 150 kilometres (93 mi) of
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#1732786995124990-568: The Machine . The loop occasionally included staged segments of DJs discussing their intent to keep playing the song, and taking calls from listeners wanting them to stop playing "Killing in the Name", or outright "requesting" the song. During this stunt, other changes in staff were reported, as were rumours that the Sonic brand would be returning to Vancouver. While stunting is common practice during
1035-502: The accompanying eruption column would be closed, heavy ash falls would damage electrical equipment and weak structures could collapse under the weight of the ash. The Lower Mainland's communities includes large cities in Metro Vancouver, and smaller cities, towns and villages along both banks of the Fraser River. Neighbourhoods within cities are not listed unless historically or otherwise notable and/or separate. Only some of
1080-558: The call sign changed in late November to CFUN-FM to reflect the updated branding. The heritage CFUN call letters were vacated by CTVglobemedia after AM 1410 (now owned by Bell Media ) flipped to sports radio and became CFTE . On August 16, 2011, Rogers announced that CFUN-FM would launch a new format at 8:30 a.m. the following morning, and began redirecting listeners to sister adult hits station CKLG-FM . Radio Insight reported that Rogers had purchased domain names containing names such as "sonic1049" and "sonichitsnow", implicating
1125-478: The dykes at Mission). Warmer than normal weather in the province's Interior region caused large amounts of snow to melt prematurely, resulting in higher-than-normal water levels, which, nevertheless, remained well below flood levels. Flooding can cover much of the Lower Mainland. Cloverdale , Barnston Island , low-lying areas of Maple Ridge , areas west of Hope , White Rock , Richmond , parts of Vancouver , and parts of Surrey are potentially at risk. In 2007,
1170-565: The eastern part of the Georgia Depression and extends from Powell River on the Sunshine Coast to Hope at the eastern end of the Fraser Valley. One of the mildest climates in Canada, the region has a mean annual temperature of 9 °C (48 °F) with a summer mean of 15 °C (59 °F) and a winter mean of 3.5 °C (38.3 °F). Annual precipitation ranges from an annual mean of 850 millimetres (33 in) in
1215-476: The electronica tunes and expanded its airtime to 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly. On August 31, 2006, CKCL dropped the smooth jazz and electronic music and returned to a full-time adult contemporary format. Mornings on the revamped Clear FM were helmed by longtime Vancouver broadcaster Fred Latremouille and his wife Cathy, returning to local radio after six years of retirement in Hawaii on September 5. However, after
1260-450: The following month, it ultimately undid the flip and returned to modern rock in June 2024. Lower Mainland The Lower Mainland is a geographic and cultural region of the mainland coast of British Columbia that generally comprises the regional districts of Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley . Home to approximately 3.05 million people as of the 2021 Canadian census ,
1305-578: The former Star FM's branding, and a similar light rock format. On November 19, 2003, CKVX began stunting with all- Christmas music as 104.9 Christmas FM . At noon on December 26, CKVX switched to 104.9 Clear FM , a hybrid format of adult contemporary and smooth jazz music during most of the day that was designed to complement CKLG-FM (now CJAX-FM ) and its Jack FM format. A program of chillout , downtempo and trip hop electronic music called Vancouver Chills , hosted by Trevor Shand, aired from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. nightly. The first song on "Clear FM"
1350-455: The inclusion of areas within the regional districts which are not normally considered to be part of the Lower Mainland, notably the lower Fraser Canyon and the heads of Harrison and Pitt Lakes , which are within the FVRD, and Lions Bay and Bowen Island , which are within the Metro Vancouver Regional District. Panethnic breakdown of the Lower Mainland ( 2021 census ) The Lower Mainland
1395-671: The lands around Burrard Inlet. Health system services and governance in the Lower Mainland are provided by Vancouver Coastal Health , serving Vancouver, Richmond and the North Shore, and the mainland coast as far north as the Central Coast region, and Fraser Health , which serves the area of the Lower Mainland east of Vancouver and Richmond. The Lower Mainland is considered to have a high vulnerability to flood risk. There have been two major region-wide floods in 1894 and 1948 , both associated with an extreme spring freshet of
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1440-511: The late 1990s added a third transmitter in Vancouver, greatly expanding its broadcast coverage. The station signed on for the first time on October 1, 1986, as CKSR-FM Star FM . It was the first FM radio service based in the region and was owned by Fraser Valley Broadcasters Ltd., which owned AM stations in Abbotsford and Chilliwack, the pair of CFVR and CHWK . A hybrid easy listening / adult contemporary format aimed at adult audiences
1485-424: The outsized attention the relaunch received made it "the greatest radio stunt ever—or at least for this year." On June 30, 2022, at 6:00 a.m., the station officially flipped to modern rock as Sonic , with new morning host Angela Valiant introducing the format, then playing "Killing in the Name" one more time. The station competes with Jim Pattison 's The Peak CKPK-FM ; while that station flipped to hot AC
1530-477: The possibility of the branding Sonic and either a modern rock format (modelled after Rogers-owned CHDI-FM in Edmonton, which also brands as Sonic ) or contemporary hit radio (CHR). The following morning, at 8:42 a.m., CFUN-FM flipped to CHR as Sonic , launching with 10,000 songs in a row commercial-free. On February 23, 2015, CFUN re-branded as Kiss Radio with no change in format, unifying itself with
1575-527: The region; the southern portion of Squamish traditional territory is also in the region. Its claims overlap those of the Tsleil-waututh, Musqueam, and Kwikwetlem. Other peoples whose territories lie within the region are the Sto:lo , Chehalis , Katzie , Kwantlen , Tsawwassen , and Semiahmoo ; many of their territories overlap with those of the Musqueam, and with each other. Many other peoples of
1620-652: The rest of the province consider it to be the Sea-to-Sky Corridor south of Whistler and west of Hope . The region is bounded to the north by the Pacific Ranges and to the southeast by the Cascade Mountains , and is traversed from east to west by the Fraser River . Due to its consistency of climate , flora and fauna , geology and land use , "Lower Mainland" is also the name of an ecoregion —a biogeoclimatic region—that comprises
1665-510: The run, ratings were low, usually behind competing FM rocker CFOX-FM , but there were some notable moments, including the early playing of the new Radiohead song " Optimistic " in September 2000, which earned a cease-and-desist order from record label EMI after CKVX obtained a recording. Rogers placed the CKSR call sign on the former CHWK and converted it to FM in 2001 as CKSR-FM , adopting
1710-422: The sole adult contemporary outlet in Vancouver. The last song on "Clear FM" was " I Will Remember You " by Sarah McLachlan (which was also the last song on LG73), while the first song under the new format was " Twist and Shout " by The Beatles . This move prompted Astral Media 's CISL to flip from oldies to adult standards on November 10, 2008. On November 12, 2009, CKCL rebranded itself as 104.9 fun FM ;
1755-523: The station announced it was parting ways with morning hosts Kevin Lim and Sonia Sidhu, who joined CKKS in January 2017, as well as afternoon host Tara Jean Stevens. Station owner Rogers said that further announcements about the station's future would follow shortly. At midnight on June 29, the station dropped its format and began stunting with a 30-hour continuous loop of " Killing in the Name " by Rage Against
1800-401: The total population is statistically significant across Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley; proportionally, it is more than four times the national average of 2.1 percent. Regional districts were first created across British Columbia from 1966 to 1967 to form bodies for inter-municipal coordination and to extend municipal-level powers to areas outside existing municipalities. Today,
1845-682: The village of Harrison Hot Springs . It also includes many unincorporated areas in the Fraser Valley and along the west side of the Fraser Canyon (the Fraser Canyon is not in the Lower Mainland). Regional district powers are very limited and other localized provincial government services are delivered through other regionalization systems. The traditional territories of the Musqueam and Tsleil'waututh lie completely within
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1890-412: The west end to 2,000 millimetres (79 in) in the eastern end of the Fraser Valley and at higher elevations. Maximum precipitation occurs as rain in winter. Less than ten percent falls as snow at sea level but the amount of snowfall increases significantly with elevation. As of the 2021 census, the population of the Lower Mainland core area totals 2,966,830: These figures are slightly inflated due to
1935-402: Was " Don't Know Why " by Norah Jones . On April 8, 2004, CKVX-FM became CKCL-FM. In 2005, Shand left CKCL to move to Los Angeles to become the production manager at KROQ-FM (while continuing voiceover work for Rogers Broadcasting stations in Vancouver and Toronto). Music Director Doreen Copeland took over as host of Vancouver Chills , which then began mixing more AC and smooth jazz in with
1980-488: Was aired by Star FM, with transmitters at 107.5 MHz in Chilliwack and 104.9 MHz in Abbotsford. Beginning in 1995, CKSR began gradually phasing out its easy listening songs in favor of a pure adult contemporary format. Fraser Valley Broadcasters also analyzed ways to improve its reception in several areas of the western Fraser Valley where its signal remained "unreliable". In 1997, the Abbotsford main transmitter
2025-462: Was moved to 104.9 MHz on Mount Seymour, with a new Abbotsford transmitter on 92.5 MHz. While the CRTC did not permit the station to reduce its service to the Fraser Valley, approving the move over objections from several Vancouver radio stations, the move had the consequence of putting the Lower Mainland in its coverage area, and CKSR-FM opened a Vancouver office (without studios, as
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