Your Nostalgic Music Journey
Authentic AM Radio
Our working studio is a tribute to radio’s technical heritage, featuring a world-class Neumann U87 microphone fed through the legendary Symetrix 528E voice processor. Powered by RadioDJ automation and transmitted via a 100 mW Talking House transmitter. Genuine broadcast-grade equipment in action.
Curated Classics
Songs carefully selected from Billboard Hot 100, RPM music charts, 680 CFTR, and 1050 CHUM. The greatest hits that top today’s streaming lists along with gems that haven’t hit the airwaves in years make our playlist.
Canadian Content
Relive the soundtrack of Canada. Our playlist covers the heavy-hitters of the 70s, 80s, and 90s. Whether you’re looking for the prog-rock of Rush, the synth-pop of Corey Hart, or the alt-rock energy of Our Lady Peace, we celebrate the homegrown talent that put Canada on the musical map.
A Night to Remember
70’s at 7
Disco grooves, classic rock anthems, and soulful hits from the decade that defined music. Relive the sounds that shaped culture, fueled dance floors, and created timeless legends—every night at seven.(Central)
80’s at 8
Delivers new wave, pop, and rock from the MTV generation. Big hooks, bold style, and iconic hits that ruled the charts and defined a decade of music videos, neon nights, and unforgettable anthems.
90’s at 9
Features grunge, hip-hop, and pop that closed out the century. From raw alternative anthems to chart-topping hits and groundbreaking beats, relive the sounds that defined a generation and reshaped modern music.
A Nostalgic Tribute
1570 CKAN is a loving homage to the great AM stations of the 1980’s. The CKAN call letters honor the defunct Newmarket station where I first went on air in January 1983.
Broadcasting from Island Lakes neighbourhood in Winnipeg on the 1570 AM frequency @ 100 mW ERP, our studio features actual radio station equipment – a working museum of broadcasting history.
Every song is carefully curated using research from the Billboard Hot 100 releases (1970-1999), the RPM music charts for Canadian content, and the legendary 680 CFTR and 1050 CHUM charts.
1570 CKAN – Island Lakes, Winnipeg, Manitoba
The Greatest Hits of the 70’s, 80’s and 90’s
