Evanov Communications is a Canadian radio broadcasting company. It is also the sole owner of Dufferin Communications Inc., 80% owner of Halifax Broadcasting Ltd. and Ottawa Media Inc. The group of Evanov companies owns and operates a number of radio stations in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba and Nova Scotia,
History
On March 16, 2011, Evanov applied to operate a new FM radio station in
Muskoka Lakes
The Township of Muskoka Lakes is a municipality of the District Municipality of Muskoka, Ontario, Canada. It has a year-round population of 6,588.
The municipal offices are located in Port Carling.
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The area now covered by the township ...
, Ontario. The CRTC denied Evanov's application on September 27, 2011. If the application was approved, the new station would operate a new
adult contemporary
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format on the frequency 104.7 MHz.
Dufferin was also one of the applicants for the 690 kHz frequency in
Montreal
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previously occupied by
CINF
CINF was a French language Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec.
Owned and operated by Corus Quebec, it broadcast on 690 kHz with a power of 50,000 watts as a clear channel (class A) station, using a slightly directional antenna s ...
, with plans to launch a French-language radio station geared towards Montreal's
LGBT
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community. On November 21, 2011, Dufferin was awarded the 990 kHz frequency instead, which became vacant after
Bell Media
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Establishment (2011–13)
On December 9, 2011, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan announced the sale of its majority stake in Maple Leaf Sports ...
's CKGM relocated to 690. Following that station's relocation, the 990 frequency received the callsign
Newcap Radio
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announced that it was selling its two stations in
Winnipeg
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,
CKJS
CKJS is a multilingual radio station which operates at 92.7 FM. The station broadcasts from Polo Park in Winnipeg, Manitoba with sister stations CFJL-FM and CHWE-FM, while its transmitter is located at Duff Roblin Provincial Park just south o ...
and CHNK-FM, to Evanov; the sale was approved on October 24, 2011. On November 26, 2011 CFJL-FM became CHWE-FM and CHNK-FM became CFJL-FM.
On January 20, 2012, Evanov announced that Dufferin applied with the CRTC to establish a new Soft AC station in
Hudson, Quebec
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, a western suburb of Montreal; the new station would broadcast at 106.7 MHz at 500 watts at 94 metres
HAAT
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. The frequency choice, however, would have conflicted with
CKDG-FM
CKDG-FM is a radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Owned and operated by Groupe CHCR Inc., it broadcasts on 105.1 MHz using a directional antenna with an average effective radiated power of 524 watts ( class A). Like most FM stati ...
's plans to relocate to 106.7, the frequency previously used by an
Aboriginal Voices
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* Indigenous peoples, general term for ethnic groups who are the earliest known inhabitants of an area
*One of several groups of indigenous peoples, see ...
repeater in Montreal; however, on February 6, 2012, CKDG notified the CRTC that they had withdrawn its application for the frequency change, though it was unknown whether or not Evanov's application for the new station had to do with its decision. The new station would receive the callsign
CHSV-FM
CHSV-FM (106.7 FM), ''Lite 106.7'') is a radio station licensed to Hudson/ Saint-Lazare, Quebec. Owned by Evanov Communications, the station broadcasts a soft adult contemporary format.
History
On January 20, 2012, Evanov announced that Duffer ...
in February 2013. Testing of its signal began on November 4, 2014, though an actual, launch date has yet to be determined.
On April 10, 2012, Evanov announced that Dufferin applied with the CRTC to establish a new adult contemporary station in
Clarence-Rockland
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,
Ontario
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. The CRTC approved Evanov's application on February 25, 2013 and the new station will operate at 92.5 MHz. In June 2013, the new 92.5 was assigned the call letters
CHRC-FM
CHRC-FM (92.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Rockland, Ontario, Canada. The station is owned by Evanov Communications through licensee Dufferin Communications Inc. It broadcasts a country format and is branded as ''Hot Country ...
.
On July 12, 2013, Evanov announced that Dufferin applied with the CRTC to establish a new adult contemporary station in
Meaford, Ontario
Meaford is a municipality in Grey County, Ontario, Canada. Meaford is located on Nottawasaga Bay, a sub-basin of Georgian Bay and Owen Sound Bay, in the traditional territory of the Saugeen Ojibway Nation in southern Ontario. The municipality' ...
at 99.3 MHz. That application was approved on January 22, 2014.
On November 18, 2014, it was announced that Evanov would acquire
CFMB
CFMB (1280 kHz) is a multilingual Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, owned by Evanov Communications. It broadcasts with a power of 50,000 watts full-time as a class B station, using a directional antenna with different patter ...
Montreal from CFMB Limited, pending CRTC approval. In addition to establishing a cluster with CHRF and (to a lesser degree) CHSV-FM, the sale also reunited the station with CKJS in Winnipeg, which was established by CFMB's founder Casimir Stanczykowski.
On January 7, 2015, the CRTC denied Evanov's application for a new station in the Township of
Ramara
Ramara is a lower-tier township municipality in Simcoe County, Ontario, Canada.
Ramara was formed in 1994 through the amalgamation of the townships of Rama and Mara. The municipality stretches along the northeastern shore of Lake Simcoe from Gam ...
, Ontario, citing that the station would have an undue negative impact on neighbouring markets.
On December 4, 2017, Evanov's stations joined
Bell Media
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Establishment (2011–13)
On December 9, 2011, the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan announced the sale of its majority stake in Maple Leaf Sports ...
's
iHeartRadio
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Canada service.
Founder and CEO Vasil William (Bill) Evanov died on February 28, 2020, at the age of 77.
On July 13, 2020, Acadia Broadcasting announced its intent to acquire CKHZ-FM and
CKHY-FM
CKHY-FM is a radio station in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. Owned by Acadia Broadcasting, it broadcasts an active rock format branded as ''Surge 105''. CKHY's studios are located on Main Street in Dartmouth, while its transmitter is located on Washmil ...
in Nova Scotia from Evanov.
Radio properties
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Brampton
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Brantford
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CFWC-FM
CFWC-FM (93.9 MHz, ''Hot Country 93.9'') is a radio station in Brantford, Ontario. Owned by Evanov Communications, the station broadcasts a country format. The studios are located at 571 West St in Brantford while its transmitter is located at ...
CKPC-FM
CKPC-FM (92.1 FM broadcasting, FM, ''Lite 92'') is a radio station in Brantford, Ontario. Owned by Evanov Communications, it broadcasts a soft adult contemporary format, billed as "Southern Ontario's Lite Favourites". With an 80,000 watt signal, ...
CHRC-FM
CHRC-FM (92.5 MHz) is a commercial radio station licensed to Rockland, Ontario, Canada. The station is owned by Evanov Communications through licensee Dufferin Communications Inc. It broadcasts a country format and is branded as ''Hot Country ...
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CKHK-FM
CKHK-FM is a Canadian radio station licensed to Hawkesbury, Ontario. Owned by Evanov Communications, it broadcasts a country format branded as ''Hot Country 107.7''.
History
On June 27, 2007, Ottawa Media Inc. was licensed by the CRTC to operate ...
CKDX-FM
CKDX-FM (88.5 MHz, ''Lite 88.5'') is a radio station licensed to Newmarket, Ontario, Canada and serving the Greater Toronto Area. Owned by Evanov Communications (but with a 30% stake held by outside investors under numbered companies), it broad ...
Ottawa
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CJWL-FM
CJWL-FM (98.5 MHz ''Lite 98.5'') is a Canadian radio station in Ottawa, Ontario. It is owned by Evanov Communications and broadcasts a soft adult contemporary format (with evening specialty shows focusing on pop standards and instrumental easy li ...
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Toronto
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CIRR-FM
CIRR-FM (103.9 MHz, ''103.9 Proud FM'') is a radio station in Toronto, Ontario. Owned by Evanov Communications, it broadcasts a Hot AC/ CHR/EDM format with a focus on the area's LGBT community. Launching on April 16, 2007, it was the first radi ...
Winnipeg
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CFJL-FM
CFJL-FM (100.5 FM, ''Hot 100.5'') is a radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Owned by Evanov Communications, it broadcasts a classic hits format focusing on pop, rhythmic, and rock music from the 1980s, 1990s, and 2000s.
CFJL-FM has studios and ...
,
CHWE-FM
CHWE-FM (106.1 FM, ''Energy 106'') is a radio station in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Owned by Evanov Communications, it broadcasts a CHR/Top 40 format.
CHWE-FM's studios and offices are located behind Polo Park at 202-1440 Jack Blick Avenue in Winnip ...
,
CKJS-FM
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Quebec
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Hudson
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CHSV-FM
CHSV-FM (106.7 FM), ''Lite 106.7'') is a radio station licensed to Hudson/ Saint-Lazare, Quebec. Owned by Evanov Communications, the station broadcasts a soft adult contemporary format.
History
On January 20, 2012, Evanov announced that Duffer ...
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Montreal
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CFMB
CFMB (1280 kHz) is a multilingual Canadian radio station located in Montreal, Quebec, owned by Evanov Communications. It broadcasts with a power of 50,000 watts full-time as a class B station, using a directional antenna with different patter ...
,
CHRF
CHRF (980 kHz) was a French language commercial AM radio station in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
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chart compiled in August 2016, the ownership was distributed as follows:
Evanvov Communications Inc. is held by William Evanov (74.25%), Paul Evanov (25%) and by The Bill Evanov Family Trust (0.74%).
Mr. William Evanov held 99.70% in Evanov Radio Group Inc. The remaining 0.3% is held by Evanov Communications Inc.
Evanov Communications Inc. holds 80% in HFX Broadcasting Ltd. and Ottawa Media Inc. The remaining 20% is held by Carmela Laurignano at 10% and Kymberly Joseph 10%.
Evanov Communications Inc. holds 70% in CKDX Radio Limited. The remaining 30% is held by 1093641 Ontario Limited, which in turn is 100% held by 1234870 Ontario Limited.
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