CINB-FM is a Canadian
radio station
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in
Saint John, New Brunswick
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. Branded as ''Oldies96'', it broadcasts
oldies
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/
classic hits
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of the 1950s, ’60s, and ’70s, local talk, and specialty shows, and is found at 96.1
MHz
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on the
FM dial.
History
On May 10, 2000, Donald E. Mabee, on behalf of a company to be incorporated and to be known as Newsong Communications received
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
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(CRTC) approval to operate a new low-power Christian music FM station at Saint John, New Brunswick. The station began broadcasting in early 2001. Its first program director was Gary Stackhouse, who was instrumental in the launch of the station.
On October 18, 2005, the CRTC approved the application by New Song Communications Ministries Ltd. to effect a corporate reorganization that would result in the applicant acquiring the assets of CINB-FM from New Song Communications Ltd.
On July 26, 2019, the CRTC approved an application by New Song Communications Ministries Ltd. to operate a low-power, English-language community FM radio station in Saint John, New Brunswick on the frequency 96.1 MHz (channel 241A) with an average effective radiated power (ERP) of 1,726 watts (maximum ERP of 2,500 watts with an effective height of the antenna above average terrain of 29.8 metres). The new antenna is relocating to Marr Road in Rothesay, NB to provide a better coverage area.
On Thursday September 28, 2020, Newsong FM Announced via their website and social media, that the Christian format was going to continue online only with long time staff member Terry Hatfield taking over the broadcast. On November 9, 2020 at 6:00 AM, Oldies96 launched with Donnie in the Morning, and well known broadcasters from the local area. Day one launch included, Don and Matt Mabee, Donnie Robertson, Rick Mantle, Terri Wallace, Trish Hamilton, Bruce Weaver, Andrea Cyr with shows from Kevin Hastings and Bob Henry.
"Oldies 96 Homepage", September 28th, 2020.
References
External links
Oldies96
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Oldies radio stations in Canada, INB
Inb
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Radio stations established in 2001
2001 establishments in New Brunswick