CHBW-FM is a Canadian radio station, that broadcasts a classic hits format at 94.5 FM in

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the station was licensed in 1997. In 2000, the station was authorized to add a transmitter at

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on the frequency 93.9 FM to replace the rebroadcaster CIBW-FM at

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/ref> In early 2008, CHBW-FM broke away from CIBW-FM and became its own entity in the classic hits

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and was rebranded ''B-94'' "Playing Whatever". The station later switched to a

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format in the early 2010s, dropping the "Playing Whatever" moniker in favor of the new format. In March 2021, the station had returned to broadcasting a classic hits format while keeping its current branding. Recently, In September 2021, the station rebranded to ''94.5 Rewind Radio'' while retaining the classic hits format. It still rebroadcasts on 93.9 FM

Former Logo

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Coverage Area for CHBW-FM

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