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September 20, 2022 11:48 am  #1


Fed. Gov't. Honours 1st Radio Station CFCF With Special Plaque

It's totally symbolic, especially since CFCF no longer exists, but the feds have officially recognized what many believe was the first true radio station on the planet. It was XWA Montreal then, CFCF later and sadly it no longer exists today. But it's hoped the plaque will at least remind people of its once-fabled existence. 

The linked press release is short on details, including where you can see this thing, but for what it's worth:

Government of Canada honours national historic significance of early commercial radio broadcasting in Canada

 

September 20, 2022 5:34 pm  #2


Re: Fed. Gov't. Honours 1st Radio Station CFCF With Special Plaque

Update: Broadcast Dialogue says the plaque will be located near the site of that first station in old Montreal. 

National historic significance of early commercial radio recognized

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