CKTK-FM
{{short description|Radio station in Kitimat, British Columbia}}
{{Infobox radio station
| name = CKTK-FM
| airdate = 1964
| logo =
| city = Kitimat, British Columbia
| area = Kitimat
| format = Adult hits
| owner = Vista Radio
| licensee =
| erp = 170 watts
| class = A1
| branding = 97.7 Summit
| webcast = https://radioplayer.vistaradio.ca/cktk]
| website = [https://mykitimatnow.com/]
| callsign_meaning = Canada Knows Terrace and Kitimat
}}
CKTK-FM is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts an classic hits format at 97.7 FM in Kitimat, British Columbia. The station is branded as 97.7 Summit. CKTK is owned by Vista Radio.
The station originally began broadcasting in 1964 at 1230 AM, until the move to 97.7 on the FM dial was made in 2004.[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2002/db2002-438.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2002-438]
In 2011, CKTK was rebranded as EZ Rock.
As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CKTK flipped 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 a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CKTK, which is to be sold to Vista Radio. The application was approved on February 13, 2025.{{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}}{{cite web |title=Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-44 |url=https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2025/2025-44.htm |website=Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-44 |publisher=CRTC}}
The sale took effect April 14, 2025 and Vista rebranded the station to Classic Hits as 97.7 Summit.
Past station logo
File:KITIMAT The MIX.png|CKTK-FM logo, used under previous station brand The Mix until October 2011.
References
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External links
- [https://mykitimatnow.com/ 97.7 Summit]
- [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/british-columbia/british-columbia-north/CKTK-FM CKTK-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation
- {{RecnetCanada|CKTK-FM}}
{{Northern Interior Radio}}
{{Vista Broadcast Group}}
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Category:Radio stations established in 1964
Category:1964 establishments in British Columbia
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