CFRB is a news radio channel that headquartered in Toronto, Ontario also familiar in the market from its brand name as “Newstalk 1010”. The channel is licensed to the domestic audience on the frequency of 1010 kHz on AM format. The power consumption during the regular programming of the radio is estimated to be 50,000 watts. The call sign of the channel stands for Canada’s First Rogers Batteryless. The studios of the radio are established in Queen Street West while its four-tower transmitter is installed in Clarkson.
The station started to air its programming on 19th of February 1927 and currently known as third most listened-to private station of the market. Initially, the channel started its programming on the frequency of 1030 kHz and adopted its current frequency in 1948. The station has signed affiliation agreement with CBS Radio News and owned by Bell Media along with its sibling stations CFTO-DT, CP24, CHUM, CKVR-DT, CKFM-FM, and CHUM-FM. The radio also organizes various kinds of events and contests for its listeners as well. The contents delivered by the channel includes news and talk shows, showbiz coverage, local updates and much more. Fans can also join the station on social media as well as downloading the official apps on your smartphone. Down below are some top shows of the station
Moore in the Morning
Jerry Agar
Jim Richards Showgram
The Evan Solomon Show
Coast to Coast AM
Conversation with John Moore
Early Edition
The Rush with Ryan Doyle & Jay Michaels
The Night Side with Barb DiGiulio
Link to the official site of the radio is iheartradio.ca/newstalk-1010