Bounce (radio network)

Bounce

Type	Radio network
Country	Canada
Programming
Format	Adult hits
Ownership
Owner	Bell Media Radio (Bell Media)
History
Founded	by Bell Media
Launch date	May 18, 2021
Links
Website	www.bounceradio.ca

Bounce is a Canadian radio network, that airs on stations owned by Bell Media. It launched on May 18, 2021, with an adult hits format. ^[1] The network currently broadcasts on five stations nationwide.

History

It was announced on May 18, 2021, that 25 Bell Media stations across Canada would flip to the adult hits format on that day. These stations would air songs from the 1980s, the 1990s, and the 2000s. ^[2] Most of the stations that joined the flip were under the brandings of Bob FM, EZ Rock, The Dock, and The Bear. ^[3]

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 20 Bounce stations being sold to ZoomerMedia, Golden Horseshoe Broadcasting, Maritime Broadcasting System, Durham Radio, Vista Radio and My Broadcasting Corporation. ^[4] The respective sales were approved by the CRTC on December 12, 2024, December 19, 2024, December 20, 2024, January 30, 2025, February 13, 2025, and February 26, 2025. ^{[5] [6] [7] [8] [9] [10]}

Stations

Current Bounce stations

City	Call sign	Frequency	Branding	Former branding	Owner
Brandon, Manitoba	CKX-FM	FM 96.1	Bounce 96.1	Bob FM	Bell Media Radio
Fredericton, New Brunswick	CFXY-FM	FM 105.3	Bounce 105.3	Fox 105.3
Midland, Ontario	CICZ-FM	FM 104.1	Bounce 104.1	The Dock
Waterloo, Ontario	CKKW-FM	FM 99.5	Bounce 99.5	99.5 KFUN
Winnipeg, Manitoba	CFWM-FM	FM 99.9	Bounce 99.9	Bob FM

Former stations

Former Bounce stations

City	Call sign	Frequency	Branding	Previous branding	Current branding	Owner
Bathurst, New Brunswick	CKBC-FM	FM 104.9	Bounce 104.9	104.9 Max FM	The Wave	Maritime Broadcasting System
Brockville, Ontario	CJPT-FM	FM 103.7	Bounce 103.7	Bob FM	Giant FM	My Broadcasting Corporation
Fort Nelson, British Columbia	CKRX-FM	FM 102.3	Bounce 102.3	The Bear	Summit	Vista Radio
Fort St. John, British Columbia	CKNL-FM	FM 101.5	Bounce 101.5	The Bear	The Goat
Golden, British Columbia	CKGR-FM	FM 106.3	Bounce 106.3	EZ Rock	Summit
Grand Falls, New Brunswick	CIKX-FM	FM 93.5	Bounce 93	K93	The Wave	Maritime Broadcasting System
Hamilton, Ontario	CKLH-FM	FM 102.9	Bounce 102.9	102.9 K-Lite	Legend 102.9	Golden Horseshoe Broadcasting
Kawartha Lakes, Ontario	CKLY-FM	FM 91.9	Bounce 91.9	Bob FM	Y91.9	Durham Radio
Kitimat, British Columbia	CKTK-FM	FM 97.7	Bounce 97.7	EZ Rock	Summit	Vista Radio
Nelson, British Columbia	CKKC-FM	FM 106.9	Bounce Radio	EZ Rock	Summit
Osoyoos, British Columbia	CJOR	AM 1240	Bounce 1240	EZ Rock	Summit
Owen Sound, Ontario	CJOS-FM	FM 92.3	Bounce 92.3	The Dock	Zoomer	ZoomerMedia
Penticton, British Columbia	CKOR	AM 800	Bounce 800	EZ Rock	Summit	Vista Radio
Prince Rupert, British Columbia	CHTK-FM	FM 99.1	Bounce 99.1	EZ Rock	Coast FM
Revelstoke, British Columbia	CKCR-FM	FM 106.1	Bounce 106.1	EZ Rock	Summit
Salmon Arm, British Columbia	CKXR-FM	FM 91.5	Bounce 91.5	EZ Rock	Summit
Summerland, British Columbia	CHOR-FM	FM 98.5	Bounce 98.5	EZ Rock	Summit
Terrace, British Columbia	CFTK	AM 590	Bounce 590	EZ Rock	Summit
Trail, British Columbia	CJAT-FM	FM 95.7	Bounce Radio	EZ Rock	Summit
Truro, Nova Scotia	CKTO-FM	FM 100.9	Bounce 100.9	100.9 Big Dog	The Wave	Maritime Broadcasting System

References

1. "Bell Media Bounces 25 Stations Across Canada To New Variety Hits Brand". RadioInsight. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
2. "The Music You Just Can't Quit: New National Brand BOUNCE Radio Launches Today". Bell Media . May 18, 2021. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
3. Thiessen, Connie (May 18, 2021). "Bell Media rebrands 25 stations under 'BOUNCE Radio' Adult Hits format". Broadcast Dialogue. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
4. Hudes, Sammy (8 February 2024). "'Not a viable business anymore': Bell Media selling 45 radio stations amid layoffs". Toronto Star . The Canadian Press . Retrieved 8 February 2024.
5. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2024-330".
6. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2024-336".
7. Government of Canada, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) (2024-12-20). "CKTO-FM and CKTY-FM Truro, CKBC-FM Bathurst, CJCJ-FM Woodstock, and CIKX-FM Grand Falls and its transmitter CIKX-FM-1 Plaster Rock - Change in ownership and effective control". crtc.gc.ca. Retrieved 2024-12-27.
8. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-32". CRTC. Retrieved 30 January 2025.
9. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-44". Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-44. CRTC. Retrieved 13 February 2025.
10. "Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-59". Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2025-59. CRTC. Retrieved 26 February 2025.