91.5 The Beat is a broadcasting radio station airing its live transmission from Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Its call sign meaning is “C Kitchener’s Beat.” The station is part of Corus Premium Television Ltd. Its sister station is CJDV FM. FM has broadcast a CHR/Top 40 format. The brand name of the radio is “91.5 The Beat.” Its transmitter is south of Ayr. Its studios and offices are located in Kitchener. Its programming contains education, local and international news, sports, talk shows, political programs, businesses, and best hit music. It also supports local artists, musicians, and local talent to provide a platform to show their talent.
Its transmission is available 24 hours in the English language. The station uses the slogan “#1 Hit Music Station.” 91.5 the beat is a class B station with adequate radiator power of 3,600 watts average and 10,000 watts peak. The transmitter coordinates are 43°15′39″N 80°26′38″W. Height above average terrain (HAAT) 232.5 meters (763 ft). 91.5 the beat listens live on the internet around the world through its official website. Listeners can also listen to its transmission on their mobile phone by downloading its official mobile app from anywhere or anytime.
History of 91.5 The Beat
CanWest Global launched 91.5 the Beat on January 31, 2004. Its original studios were at 235 King Street East, Suite 120, Kitchener. Formerly, FM aired a Rhythmic Top 40 format (hip hop, reggae, and R&B), and in 2007 It switched to the current format. Corus Entertainment announced to buy CKBT in September 2006 because it is already the owner of CJDV-FM in nearby Cambridge. Corus applied, and the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) approved on July 6, 2007. FM officially made the station part of Corus Entertainment’s radio properties on July 29, 2007. CKBT, along with its sister station, moved to a new location at 50 Sports world Crossing Road, Kitchener, on August 14, 2009.
Programs with Presenters
The Beat Breakfast with Scott and Kat – 5:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Mid-Days with Alicia Marie – 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Drive Home with Joey Castillo – 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Beat Mix @ 6 – 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Beat @ Night with Mr. D – 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
The Beat Brunch with Scott and Kat – 8:00 AM to 12 PM – Sunday
Weekly Pop 20 Countdown – 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM – Sunday
Turn It Up Saturdays with Big Ting Singh & DJ Remi Bon – 9 PM to 1 AM (high energy soundtrack)
Programming Staff
Brad Gibb – Regional Program Director Corus Radio
Dave Blezard – Brand Manager
Elle Dee – Music Directo
Vicki Drohan – Content Coordinator
Chelsea Robinson – Promotions Manager
Jay Baker – Manager of Creative Services
Jaie Tufford – Production Director
John Quirk – Producer
Dave Hiltz – Creative Writer
Lisa Lattamore – Administration Manager
On-Air Presenters
Scott Fox – Mornings
Kat Callaghan – Mornings
Elle Dee – Middays
Joey Castillo – Drive
Mr. D – Evenings
Did Carlos leave 91.5 the beat?
Carlos Benavides announced Monday morning that he was leaving the radio to join the Conestoga College after nine-and-a-half years at 91.5 The Beat. Since the day he began doing radio, Carlos said that he has always thought that he would consider teaching as a career option if he found any teaching opportunity. He also explained that if this FM thing doesn’t work out, I will go and teach. That’s why he is making that move to go and teach now after 21 years later.
What happened to Carlo and Laura from 91.5 the beat?
Carlos leaves the station due to his teaching passion. When Carlos announces he goes, Laura tells its listeners she is also leaving the Beat Breakfast from the next day. Laura gives the reason that Carlos couldn’t handle me doing the show with anyone else. She also said that she is still on the Beat station, but she will be no more on the Beat morning show.
Contact Details
Address: 50 Sports world Crossing Road, Suite 210 Kitchener, ON, N2P 0A4
Main Office: 519-772-1212
Studio Line: 519-571-BEAT (2328)
Toll-Free: 1-866-583-BEAT (2328)
Fax Line: 519-772-1213
Emails: info@915thebeat.com
Official Website: https://915thebeat.com/player/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/915thebeat/
Twitter: http://twitter.com/915theBeat
Instagram: http://instagram.com/915thebeat
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