The T.R.C.
Why should you become a member of the
Toronto Radio Cooperative (TRC)?
Why should you become a member of the
Toronto Radio Cooperative (TRC)?
Quite simply to support the Toronto Francophonie and have the opportunity to produce a volunteer broadcast. You can become a member of the TRC at any time for $20 per year. All you have to do is fill out the membership form and send us your payment by mail (check made out to La Coopérative radiophonique de Toronto) or pay us in cash.
Toronto Radio Cooperative (TRC)
1989
During a community meeting bringing together more than 70 people from the French-speaking community of Toronto, the interest in creating a community radio station was expressed and discussed. A provisional committee was then set up to determine the possibilities for setting up a community radio station.
1990
A first presentation aimed at presenting the concerns of the French-speaking community of Toronto to the CRTC is carried out. At the same time, a first frequency request is filed. Notice CRTC 1991-74. Opposition to the allocation of the frequency 92.3 FM.
1991
The CRTC grants a temporary broadcasting license for a period of 7 days on the frequency 99.1 FM. This broadcast period runs from June 16 to 23 and will coincide with Toronto Francophone Week. The letters seeking to appeal for this first broadcast are CKIE-FM. Decision CRTC 91-369. Date of incorporation of the TRC as a non-profit cooperative society.
1992
The TRC supports and actively participates in the creation of the provincial association Movement of Community Radio Stakeholders of Ontario (MICRO) in February 1992. January 1992 Submission of the brief on the frequencies 99.1 FM. CRTC decision # 1992-543 refusing to grant the frequency 99.1 FM.
1994
Temporary broadcast license application. The TRC withdraws its request.
1996
Submission of a request to the CRTC for frequency 90 in Ste-Catherine. Request refused by the CRTC in February 1997
1997
Filing of an opposition before the CRTC for the allocation of frequency 90, from Ste-Catherine to the public hearings from April 14 to 21, 1997 in Toronto.
1999
Submission of an application to the CRTC for the frequency 93.5 FM.
2000
Refusal to accept our request for the frequency 93.5 FM by the CRTC. July 2000 Filing under the Canadian Broadcasting Act and within the 30 day requirements, namely July 16, of the notice of legal appeal to the Federal Court of Appeal as well as the appeal to the Commission ministers. August 2000 Filing on August 14 of the brief with the Federal Court of Appeal
2002
The TRC files a request with the CRTC. This time, the requested frequency is 105.1 FM.
2003
The CRTC awards a community broadcasting license to the Toronto Radio Cooperative.
Mai 2006
CHOQFM 105.1 radio goes on the air in the greater Toronto area.
2011-2012
The station helped launch a campaign to establish a "French Quarter" in Toronto, along Carlton Street, where several of the city's French-speaking institutions are located, including the Sacré-Cœur Church, the Collège Français secondary school and the TFO head office.
2020
CHOQ FM 105.1, the Toronto Radio Cooperative, becomes a digital promotion hub for the vibrant forces and businesses of its community.
2022
Guillaume Lorin is elected director of CHOQ FM 105.1 radio
2023
The radio is modernizing with a new logo, a new website and new services adapted to the needs of the Franco-Toronto community.