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)

The Toronto Radio Cooperative is a non-profit organization founded in 1991. Since its creation, its members have worked together to obtain a broadcasting licence to provide a voice to the French-speaking community of Toronto. The TRC obtained a community broadcasting licence in April 2003 and has since managed radio station CHOQ-FM 105.1, which has broadcast 100% Toronto programming on the air since May 2006.
1989
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
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
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
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
1994

Temporary broadcast license application. The TRC withdraws its request.

1996
1996

Submission of a request to the CRTC for frequency 90 in Ste-Catherine. Request refused by the CRTC in February 1997

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
1999

Submission of an application to the CRTC for the frequency 93.5 FM.

2000
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
2002

The TRC files a request with the CRTC. This time, the requested frequency is 105.1 FM.

2003
2003

The CRTC awards a community broadcasting license to the Toronto Radio Cooperative.

2006
Mai 2006

CHOQFM 105.1 radio goes on the air in the greater Toronto area.

2011
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
2020

CHOQ FM 105.1, the Toronto Radio Cooperative, becomes a digital promotion hub for the vibrant forces and businesses of its community.

2022
2022

Guillaume Lorin is elected director of CHOQ FM 105.1 radio

2023
2024

The radio is modernizing with a new logo, a new website and new services adapted to the needs of the Franco-Toronto community.

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