CIBU-FM

{{short description|Radio station in Wingham, Ontario}}

{{One source

| date = September 2021

}}{{Infobox radio station

| name = CIBU-FM

| branding = Cool 94.5

| callsign_meaning = CI BlackbUrn Radio (owner) or
CI The BUll (former branding)

| airdate = April 1, 2005

| frequency = 94.5 MHz (FM)

| repeater = CIBU-FM-1 91.7 MHz Bluewater

| city = Wingham, Ontario

| area = Mid-Western Ontario

| format = Classic hits

| owner = Blackburn Radio

| affiliations = United Stations Radio Networks

| erp = 75,000 watts

| haat = {{convert|215|meters}}

| class = C1

| website = [https://wingham.coolradio.ca/ wingham.coolradio.ca]

}}

CIBU-FM is a Canadian radio station, which broadcasts at 94.5 FM in Wingham, Ontario. The station broadcasts a classic hits format with the brand name Cool 94.5.

In 2003, the CRTC denied the application by Blackburn Radio.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2003/db2003-39.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-39] In 2004, Blackburn Radio was given approval to operate a new FM radio station at Wingham.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2004/db2004-406.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2004-406] The station was launched on April 1, 2005, by Blackburn Radio with the branding 94.5 The Bull.

The station's transmitter is located near Formosa, and it broadcasts the signal with an effective radiated power of 75,000 watts. The station is co-located with sister stations CKNX and CKNX-FM.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2005/db2005-472.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2005-472]

The station also re-broadcasts at 91.7 in Bluewater under the call sign CIBU-FM-1.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2006/db2006-574.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-574]

The station's morning show is hosted by Phil Main.{{cite web |url=http://www.classicrock945.ca/ |title=Home |website=classicrock945.ca}}

In April 2014, the station removed new rock from its playlist, now airing mostly classic rock with the branding Classic Rock 94.5.

On September 4, 2020, the station switched to a classic hits format branded as Cool 94.5.