CKZZ-FM
CKZZ-FM (Z95.3) is a Canadian radio station in Vancouver, British Columbia. It broadcasts at 95.3 FM with an effective radiated power of 71,300 watts from a transmitter on Mount Seymour, and its studios are located in Richmond. The station has had a hot adult contemporary format since 2004, and is owned by Stingray Group. History On February 19, 1990, the CRTC initiated a call for applications for a new commercial FM radio station in Vancouver on the frequency 94.5 MHz. Six companies submitted proposals to the commission for approval. On June 20, 1990, the CRTC approved South Fraser Broadcasting's application for the frequency. On November 1, 1990, the CRTC approved South Fraser's application to amend the frequency to 95.3 MHz due to potential interference with CJJR-FM. CKZZ, known on-air with the moniker Z95.3, signed on air at 8:00 a.m. on May 23, 1991, and ran commercial-free until May 27. The first song played was "Here We Go (Let's Rock & Roll)" by C&C Music Factory. Founded by South Fraser and controlled by Michael Dickinson, it shares studio and office space with sister station CISL. The station's format was authorized by the CRTC as dance music, and quickly gained popularity among