CKTG-FM
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CKTG is a Canadian radio station, broadcasting at 105.3 FM in Thunder Bay, Ontario. The station, owned by Newcap Broadcasting, broadcasts classic rock using the brand name 105-3 The Giant. "Giant" is a reference to the Sleeping Giant, a landform in Lake Superior.
The station was launched in 1944 as CFPA, an AM CBC Dominion Network station owned by local businessman Frank Parker(incorrect it was Ralph Parker, his son Jim was later Program Director and format was AM hits http://www.broadcasting-history.ca/listings_and_histories/radio/histories.php?id=301&historyID=98. The station ceased airing CBC programming in 1972, adopting a country music format.
In 1980, the station was purchased by Leader Broadcasting and adopted the callsign CJLB. In 1988, the station was acquired by Newcap Broadcasting.
In 1995, Newcap entered a local management agreement with Dougall Media, giving Dougall the right to manage the station. In 1996, the station moved to FM.
In 2002, the station adopted a hot adult contemporary format as Hot 105. In 2004, Dougall terminated the LMA when Newcap applied to purchase CJUK.
Newcap adopted CKTG's current format in early 2005. During their first ratings book, CKTG had a commanding lead over all other Thunder Bay radio stations.
The Giant's current lineup includes:
- Mornings: Doug & Sandra
- Mid-Days: Ed Lavoie
- Afternoons: Dave Steinman
- Evenings: Alice Cooper
- Overnights: Milly Gormely
- Saturday Nights: Dave & Dave's "Saturday Night House Party"
- Weekends: Milly Gormely
| Radio stations in Thunder Bay, Ontario |
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| CKPR 580 (to 91.5 FM in 2007) • CBQT 88.3 • CBON 89.3 • CJSD 94.3 • CJOA 95.1 • CITB 97.1 CJUK 99.9 • CBQ 101.7 • CILU 102.7 • CFQK 104.5 • CKTG 105.3 Greater Sudbury • North Bay • Sault Ste. Marie • Thunder Bay • Timiskaming • Timmins
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