CBC Radio One Winnipeg

Operating as a prominent public broadcasting voice for Manitoba, CBC Radio One Winnipeg traces its origins to March 13, 1923, when it first signed on as CKY, Canada's initial government-owned radio station. Today, the station delivers a comprehensive suite of news, current affairs, and spoken-word programming, serving listeners across southern Manitoba on multiple frequencies. In Winnipeg, the station operates at 990 AM and is simulcast on CBW-1-FM at 89.3 MHz, while residents of Brandon can tune in on 97.9 FM. The programming emphasizes local community issues, provincial politics, and national current events, integrating discussions on arts, culture, and science. Notable local programs include "Information Radio" for morning listeners and "Radio Noon" for mid-day insights, alongside national offerings such as "The Current" and "Q with Tom Power". This commercial-free format is designed to inform and engage a broad audience, providing objective reporting and analytical discourse without musical rotations or promotional segments.