CHTK-FM

{{short description|Radio station in Prince Rupert, British Columbia}} {{Use Canadian English|date=February 2026}} {{Infobox radio station | name = CHTK-FM | airdate = {{Start date|1965}} | former_frequencies = 560 kHz (1965–2011) | logo = 99.1 Coast FM logo.png | frequency = 99.1 MHz | city = Prince Rupert, British Columbia | country = CA | format = Classic hits | owner = Vista Radio | licensee = | erp = 160 watts | haat = {{convert|578|m}} | branding = 99.1 Coast FM | class = A | webcast = [https://radioplayer.vistaradio.ca/chtk Listen Live] | website = [https://www.myprincerupertnow.com/] }} '''CHTK-FM''' is a Canadian radio station that broadcasts a classic hits format at 99.1 FM in Prince Rupert, British Columbia. The station is branded as ''99.1 Coast FM''. CHTK is owned by Vista Radio.

The station has been broadcasting at its current frequency since October 21, 2011. It previously broadcast at 560 kHz from its first sign-on in 1965 until 2011.

== History == On January 11, 2011, CHTK received Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission approval to convert CHTK to 99.1 MHz.<ref>[http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2011/2011-19.htm Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2011-19]</ref>

As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CHTK flipped to adult hits, and adopted the ''Bounce'' branding.<ref>[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]</ref>

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 CHTK, which was sold to Vista Radio. The application was approved on February 13, 2025.<ref>{{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}}</ref><ref>{{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}}</ref> On April 14, 2025, the station rebranded under Vista's ''Coast FM'' brand with no change in format.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thiessen |first=Connie |date=2025-04-14 |title=Vista Radio launches simultaneous rebrand of 21 former Bell Media stations |url=https://broadcastdialogue.com/vista-radio-launches-simultaneous-rebrand-of-21-former-bell-media-stations/ |access-date=2025-04-14 |website=Broadcast Dialogue |language=en-US}}</ref>

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== *[https://www.myprincerupertnow.com/ 99.1 Coast FM] * [https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/british-columbia/british-columbia-north/CHTK-FM CHTK-FM] at The History of Canadian Broadcasting by the Canadian Communications Foundation * {{RecnetCanada|CHTK}} {{Vista Broadcast Group}} {{Northern Interior Radio}}

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