CJIV-FM was a Canadian radio station broadcasting at 97.3 FM in

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History

On February 7, 2003, Way of Life Broadcasting received approval from the

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to operate a new low-power Christian music format. The new station would broadcast at 97.3

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s. The station was launched on March 17, 2003. On February 20, 2013, Way of Life Broadcasting has requested the revocation of its broadcasting licence for CJIV-FM, as of September 1, 2013, as they contended that it does not have the listenership to justify operating the station. Consequently, it will cease broadcasting by no later than August 31, 2013, the expiry date for the licence.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-67
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References

External links

CJIV-FM

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Mass media in Dryden, Ontario

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