Celebrating 50 Years of English Radio in the Townships with CJMQ Daytime Broadcast and Evening Tribute

September 19, 2025 – Lennoxville & North Hatley, QC — A full day of activities on Saturday, September 27, 2025 will celebrate the rich history and enduring legacy of English-language radio in the Eastern Townships.

Daytime in Lennoxville
CJMQ 88.9 FM will host a live outdoor broadcast in Lennoxville (weather permitting). Listeners and community members are invited to stop by, meet on-air personalities, and learn about ongoing efforts to sustain and strengthen community radio across the Townships.

Evening at The Piggery Theatre
At 8:00 p.m. the tribute continues at The Piggery Theatre in North Hatley. Hosted by Daniel Coulombe, the program revisits memories of CKTS Radio, highlights the evolution of local broadcasting, and spotlights CJMQ 88.9 FM as today’s voice of the Eastern Townships. The audience will be invited to ask questions and engage with radio figures past and present.

Confirmed guests include David Price, Bob Halsall, Ted Silver, Isaac Shane, Paul Desormeau, Frank Cavalarro, Bob Nag, David Atkinson, Scott Coates, David Teasdale, and more.

Admission is free, with a suggested donation at the door to benefit The Piggery Theatre. All are welcome to share in the stories, music, and memories that have shaped English-language radio in the region.

Event Schedule — Saturday, September 27, 2025

• Daytime — CJMQ 88.9 FM live outdoor broadcast in Lennoxville (weather permitting)

• 8:00 p.m. — Tribute evening at The Piggery Theatre, North Hatley (free admission, open to the public; ends ~10:00 p.m.)

Tribute to Townships English Radio — Program

Host: Daniel Coulombe

• Reserved seating: First three rows for dinner guests

• Audience participation: Q&A after each part

• Duration: 8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

Four Parts

1. Introduction by MC — A look back at pre-1975 CKTS Radio

2. The Start of CKTS Music Radio (1975) — Ted Silver, Isaac Shane, Dave Atkinson, Dan Beaumont reflect on CFOM in Québec City and the launch of CKTS in Sherbrooke

3. CKTS in the 1980s — Next-generation announcers share memories from a vibrant era

4. CJMQ The Present and Future — David Teasdale on launching CJMQ, followed by contributors on today’s shows and community involvement

Notes

• Free admission for the 8 p.m. tribute; dinner participants receive priority seating

• The evening celebrates 50 years of English-language music radio in the Eastern Townships, connecting past, present, and future

Media Contact
Daniel Coulombe
819-847-2767
daniel.coulombe@gmail.com