CCKW

CCKW is a community radio station broadcasting at 107.1 MHz FM in the city of Hamilton, Ontario. The station airs a mix of local music, community affairs programming and live sports coverage. Founded in 1994 by a group of local musicians and journalists, the station is operated by the Hamilton Community Radio Society on a non‑profit basis. The call sign CCKW was selected to reflect the city’s historic railway code for “Central Canadian K” and has no direct affiliation with the national broadcasting authority’s code assignments.

The programming schedule includes a daily news show known as “Market & Morning,” a weekly public‑interest program “Community Voices,” and a Saturday evening concert series featuring local bands. The station transmits at an effective radiated power of 3,000 watts, covering the Greater Toronto area and surrounding rural communities. In addition to terrestrial broadcasting, CCKW streams its content online and offers a podcast archive of its shows.

CCKW has partnered with regional schools and non‑profit groups, providing students with internship opportunities in radio production and media literacy. Its remit is to promote local culture, deliver emergency information, and serve the listening public with diverse content that reflects the community’s values.