Z103.5

CIDC Z103.5 is a radio station from Canada, licensed to Orangeville, Ontario, with studios in Toronto’s Etobicoke district. Launched on May 1, 1987, after a tornado highlighted the need for local broadcasting, it began as DC 103.5 with a 70s and 80s hits format. Owned by Evanov Communications, it shifted to dance music in 1995 as Hot 103.5, then rebranded to Z103.5 in 2000, adopting a rhythmic contemporary focus. Its transmitter moved east of Orangeville in 2000, serving the Greater Toronto Area despite CRTC restrictions on targeting Toronto exclusively.

The station plays a blend of dance, pop, and R&B, featuring artists like Dua Lipa and Drake, with a nod to nostalgic “Wayback” hits. Live broadcasts from Toronto-area clubs, like Ristorante Buonanotte on Wednesdays, add a unique flavor. Morning shows with Scott Fox and weekend dance mixes keep the energy high, appealing to listeners across Central Ontario via online streaming and its 103.5 FM signal.

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