- CILV-FM
Infobox Radio Station
name = CILV-FM
airdate =December 26 ,2005
frequency = 88.5MHz (FM)
area =Ottawa ,Ontario
format =modern rock
owner =Newcap Broadcasting
branding = "LiVE 88.5"
slogan = The New Alternative
class = B
webcast = [http://streaming.newcap.ca/CILV/CILV.asx Windows Media stream]
website = [http://www.livelifelive.fm/ LiVE 88.5]
callsign_meaning = CI LiVeCILV-FM is a Canadian
radio station which broadcasts at 88.5 FM inOttawa ,Canada . The station is owned and operated byNewcap Broadcasting and airs amodern rock format with the brand name LiVE 88.5.The station also carries the nationally-syndicated "
The Ongoing History of New Music " which is hosted byAlan Cross .History
The station was licensed by the CRTC in 2005 [ [http://www.crtc.gc.ca/archive/ENG/Decisions/2005/db2005-253.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-253] ] . LiVE 88.5 began testing its signal and broadcasting online in early December and officially signed on the air on
December 26 ,2005 at noon, withIggy Pop 's "Lust For Life".Station promotions have included "The Big Money Shot", a talent development contest for area bands. Listener contests have included private jet trips to Las Vegas during the fall of 2006 and 2007.
References
External links
* [http://www.livelifelive.fm/ LiVE 88.5]
* [http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=1042&historyID=914 CILV history at Canadian Communications Foundation]
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