CKSJ-FM (101.1 MHz, ''Coast 101.1'') is a radio station broadcasting in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada. Approved by the

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC; french: Conseil de la radiodiffusion et des télécommunications canadiennes, links=) is a public organization in Canada with mandate as a regulatory agency for broadcasti ...

in 2003, the station began broadcasting on February 12, 2004, and is the most recent radio station to have launched in that city. It is owned by Coast Broadcasting, owned by local businessman Andrew Bell. While launching as an adult contemporary station, it now defines its format as classic hits, concentrating primarily on older music. As of 2011, the station's classic hits format consists of music from the 1970s through 1990s. Specialty programs airing on the station include '' The '70s with Charlie Tuna'', and ''Cool Jazz on the Coast'' hosted by Bill Sharpe. On August 1, 2014 Coast Broadcasting was given permission to add a new FM transmitter in Clarenville, simulcasting CKSJ in areas where reception of the primary signal is difficult.Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2014-401
/ref> CKSJ-FM-1 went on the air in July 2015 at 107.5 MHz to the Clarenville area. In July 2016, the CRTC approved a change in ownership for the station. Co-owner Andrew Bell had applied to take over 100% of the company.

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