CFEP-FM
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| Broadcast area | Halifax Regional Municipality |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 105.9 MHz |
| Branding | 105.9 Seaside FM |
| Programming | |
| Language | English |
| Format | Community Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Seaside Broadcasting Organization |
| History | |
First air date | August 2, 2002 |
Former frequencies | 94.7 MHz (2002–2009) |
Call sign meaning | Coming From Eastern Passage |
| Technical information | |
| ERP | 2,500 watts |
| HAAT | 39.2 metres (129 ft) |
| Links | |
| Webcast | http://cassini.shoutca.st:8215/stream |
| Website | https://seasidefm.com |
CFEP-FM (105.9 Seaside FM) is a Canadian radio station broadcasting in the Halifax, Nova Scotia market and licensed to the inner suburb of Eastern Passage at 105.9 MHz. It provides a community radio service.
The station began broadcasting in 2002, led by former general manager, the late Wayne Harrett.[1]
On June 3, 2008, CFEP applied to the CRTC to amend the licence by changing the frequency from 94.7 MHz to 105.9 MHz.[2] That application to move to 105.9 MHz was approved on August 19, 2008.[3] On March 13, 2009, CFEP moved from 94.7 to 105.9 FM.[4]
CFEP is a member of the National Campus and Community Radio Association.
Awards and recognition
CFEP was nominated in 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 and 2006 as East Coast Radio Station of the Year by the East Coast Music Association.
In 2022, singer-songwriter Adam Baldwin released "The Voice of the Eastern Passage", a tribute to CFEP and to Wayne Harrett.[5]
