CILV-FM

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CILV-FM
Broadcast area Ottawa, Ontario
Branding "LiVE 88.5"
Slogan The New Alternative
First air date December 26, 2005
Frequency 88.5 MHz (FM)
Format modern rock
Class B
Callsign meaning CI LiVe
Owner Newcap Broadcasting
Webcast Windows Media stream
Website livelifelive.fm

CILV-FM is a Canadian radio station which broadcasts at 88.5 FM in Ottawa, Canada. The station is owned and operated by Newcap Broadcasting and airs a modern 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 by Alan Cross.

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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, with Iggy 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 fall 2006.

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