CJFB-FM

{{short description|Tourist information radio station in Bolton, Ontario}}

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{{Infobox radio station

| name = CJFB-FM

| logo = This_is_the_logo_of_CJFB-FM_as_of_2025.jpg

| city = Bolton, Ontario

| area = Caledon

| branding = FM 102 Bolton

| format = Adult contemporary

| frequency = 102.7 MHz (FM)

| airdate = 2008

| owner = Local Radio Lab Inc.

| licensee =

| licensing_authority = CRTC

| erp = 1,100 watts

| class = A

| haat = {{convert|7|metres}}

| coordinates = {{coord|43|52|46|N|79|44|18|W|type:landmark_region:CA}}

| former_frequencies = 105.5 MHz (2008–2015)

| website = [https://www.boltonnow.ca/ boltonnow.ca]

}}

CJFB-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a variety hits format which operates at 102.7 FM in Bolton, Ontario. The station is branded as FM 102 Bolton.

==History==

Rick Sargent, the owner of the station, was given approval by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on October 15, 2007 to broadcast on the frequency 105.5 FM at Bolton.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2007/db2007-370.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2007-370], English-language FM radio station in Bolton, CRTC, October 15, 2007 The new station will offer an eclectic adult contemporary music format that will feature pop, rock, country, folk, blues, jazz and classical music including local, Canadian, and emerging artists. CJFB-FM was also a community radio/tourist information station.

The station was branded as B105.5 or The B.

File:CJFB-FM_B105.5_s94772g.png

On April 9, 2008, the station submitted an application to convert CFGM-FM 102.7 in Caledon to a rebroadcaster of CJFB-FM.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2008/pb2008-29.htm Broadcasting Public Notice CRTC 2008-29 CRTC Public Notice 2008-29] That application was denied on July 31, 2008.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2008/db2008-152.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-152]

On March 14, 2012, the CRTC approved the application by Haliburton Broadcasting Group Inc. for authority to acquire from Rick Sargent the assets of CJFB-FM and CFGM-FM, and for broadcasting licenses to continue the operation of the stations.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-148.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-148] CJFB-FM Bolton and CFGM-FM Caledon – Acquisition of assets, CRTC, March 14, 2012

On April 23, 2012 Vista Broadcast Group, which owns a number of radio stations in western Canada, announced a deal to acquire Haliburton Broadcasting, in cooperation with Westerkirk Capital.[http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/westerkirk-capital-acquires-vista-and-haliburton-broadcast-groups/1001105335/ "Westerkirk Capital Acquires Vista and Haliburton Broadcast Groups"] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130923021334/http://www.broadcastermagazine.com/news/westerkirk-capital-acquires-vista-and-haliburton-broadcast-groups/1001105335/ |date=2013-09-23 }}. Broadcaster, April 26, 2012. The transaction was approved by the CRTC on October 19, 2012.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2012/2012-577.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2012-577] Various radio programming undertakings – Acquisition of assets, CRTC, October 19, 2012

On May 4, 2015, Vista received approval from the CRTC to change the frequency of CJFB-FM to 102.7 MHz. The CRTC also approved a change the station's authorized contours by increasing the average effective radiated power (ERP) from 50 to 1,565 watts (maximum ERP from 50 to 4,000 watts), changing the antenna's radiation pattern from non-directional to directional and decreasing its effective height above average terrain (EHAAT) from 15.7 to -22 metres.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-174.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2015-174], CJFB-FM Bolton - Licence amendment and technical changes, CRTC, May 4, 2015 Vista has also submitted a separate application to revoke the licence for CFGM-FM 102.7 MHz.

Vista Radio received extensions from the CRTC to April 15, 2020 and was given a third, and final, extension to October 15, 2020 to relocate CFJB-FM from 105.5 MHz to 102.7 MHz, and increase power from 50 to 1,100 watts.

File:CJFB-FM 102.7 The Moose.png

In August 2021, Vista began on-air testing of the new signal, with an intent to re-launch CJFB-FM with a new format in September.{{Cite news |date=2021-08-24 |title=Vista Testing New Bolton ON Station |url=https://www.milkmanunlimited.com/post/vista-testing-new-bolton-on-station |archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20210925204449/https://www.milkmanunlimited.com/post/vista-testing-new-bolton-on-station |archive-date=2021-09-25 |access-date=2025-05-02 |work=MMU |language=en}} On September 3, Vista relaunched CJFB-FM on its new signal as 102.7 Moose FM, adopting an adult hits format.[https://www.myboltonnow.com/84066/new-radio-station-on-air-today-the-moose-is-loose-in-bolton/ New Radio Station On Air Today! The Moose Is Loose In Bolton!], myboltonnow.com, September 3, 2021{{Cite web |last=Thiessen |first=Connie |date=2021-09-03 |title=Vista Radio launches 102.7 Moose FM in Bolton, ON |url=https://broadcastdialogue.com/vista-radio-launches-102-7-moose-fm-in-bolton-on/ |access-date=2025-05-02 |website=Broadcast Dialogue |language=en-US}}

In 2024, Local Radio Lab announced an agreement to purchase the station pending CRTC approval. {{cite web |title=Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-231 |url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2024/2024-231.htm#bm1 |website=Broadcasting Notice of Consultation CRTC 2024-231 |publisher=CRTC |access-date=4 October 2024}} The application was approved on April 14, 2025. [https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2025/2025-87.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-87], CJFB-FM Bolton – Change in ownership and effective control, CRTC, April 14, 2025

On May 27, 2025, Local Radio Lab rebranded CJFB to FM 102 Bolton with an Adult contemporary format.