CJWV-FM (96.7

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. The station broadcasts a classic hits

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, switching to

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for part of November and December. It is owned by My Broadcasting Corporation and is branded as ''Oldies 96.7''.

History

Owned by Pineridge Broadcasting, the station was authorized on May 8, 2008.

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CKRU-FM CKRU-FM (100.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station in Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. It broadcasts a hot adult contemporary format. CKRU-FM is owned by Corus Entertainment and is branded as ''100.5 Fresh Radio''. History The station signed on th ...

had also applied to use the 96.7

frequency, but had to select a different FM frequency (100.5 MHz). On May 11, 2011, the station signed on the air as ''Magic 96.7'' with an

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format. The

CJWV-FM CJWV-FM (96.7 Hertz, MHz) is a commercial radio, commercial radio station in Peterborough, Ontario, Peterborough, Ontario. The station broadcasts a classic hits radio format, format, switching to Christmas music for part of November and December ...

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was formerly used at a radio station in

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. CJWV-FM's morning program was hosted by broadcaster Dan Duran and actress

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. On September 1, 2015, CJWV was purchased by

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as part of the acquisition of Pineridge Broadcasting Inc. On September 2, 2015, CJWV switched to an

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format as ''Oldies 96.7''.Magic 96.7 FM switches format to oldies music
'' myKawartha.com'', September 2, 2015

References

External links

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