CJOS-FM

On May 9, 2008, Larche Communications received approval from the CRTC to operate a new FM radio station at 92.3 MHz in Owen Sound.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2008/db2008-100.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2008-100] The CJOS call sign formerly belonged to a religious station in Caronport, Saskatchewan, which ceased broadcasting in 2006.[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2006/db2006-192.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2006-192], Revocation of licence, CRTC, May 17, 2006{{cite web |title=CJOS-FM, Caronport |url=https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/saskatchewan/cjos-fm/ |access-date=February 16, 2024 |website=Broadcasting History |publisher=The History fo Canadian Broadcasting}}

On June 9, 2010, CJOS received CRTC approval to decrease their effective radiated power from 20,000 watts to 9,400 watts.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2010/2010-356.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2010-356] The station officially signed on the air with a mix of rock music and classic hits as 92.3 The Dock on July 26, 2010.[https://www.digitalhome.ca/threads/the-dock-goes-on-air-in-owen-sound-july-26th.127130/ The "Dock" goes on air in Owen Sound July 26th - digitalhome.ca]

On August 9, 2017, Bell Media announced that it would acquire CJOS from Larche Communications.{{Cite web|url=http://www.bellmedia.ca/pr/press/bell-media-to-acquire-four-ontario-radio-stations-from-larche-communications-inc/|title=Bell Media to Acquire Four Ontario Radio Stations from Larche Communications Inc. – Bell Media|website=www.bellmedia.ca|language=en|access-date=2017-08-10}} Bell Media received approval from the CRTC on February 14, 2018.[https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2018/2018-57.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2018-57], CICZ-FM Midland, CICX-FM Orillia, CJOS-FM Owen Sound and CICS-FM Sudbury – Acquisition of assets, CRTC, February 14, 2018

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As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CJOS dropped its 92.3 The Dock branding, shifted to adult hits, and adopted the Bounce branding.[https://radioinsight.com/headlines/208315/bell-media-bounces-25-stations-across-canada-to-new-variety-hits-brand/ Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada to New Variety Hits Brand]

On February 8, 2024, Bell announced that it would sell CJOS to ZoomerMedia, as part of a reorganization of its radio division.{{cite news |last1=Hudes |first1=Sammy |title='Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs |url=https://www.thestar.com/business/not-a-viable-business-anymore-bell-media-selling-45-radio-stations-amid-layoffs/article_59a7d1cd-4fb8-5494-9dd6-01b6d3b96364.html |access-date=8 February 2024 |work=Toronto Star |agency=The Canadian Press |date=8 February 2024}} The CRTC approved the sale on December 12, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2024/2024-330.htm|title=Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2024-330}}

On April 2, 2025, ZoomerMedia flipped CJOS to oldies as "Zoomer 92.3", with a new lineup maintaining some of the station's existing personalities (including morning hosts Ted Easton and Diana Meder) and adding new specialty programming.[https://www.zoomerradio.ca/news/2025/04/02/zoomer-radio-cjos-fm-92-3-has-launched-in-owen-sound/ ZOOMER RADIO CJOS-FM 92.3 HAS LAUNCHED IN OWEN SOUND!], April 2, 2025[https://www.owensoundsuntimes.com/news/local-news/plenty-of-musical-variety-at-new-owen-sound-radio-station Plenty of musical variety at new Owen Sound radio station], The Sun Times, April 1, 2025

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• [https://zoomerfm.ca/ zoomerfm.ca]
• [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/ontario/ontario-central/cjos-fm/ CJOS-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
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