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The Homegrown Show
The Homegrown show has been playing on Cortes Radio since 2012. It features local and Canadian music, especially artists from the west coast. The genres are open, but it tends to feature folk music, country, rock and blues, particularly with a west coast theme, or subjects that celebrate our lives on the BC coast. However, I like to play a few songs from Atlantic Canada as well in each show.
RECENT PROFILES & PODCASTS
The NCRA intervenes in Cortes Radio’s favour
Manson’s Landing, on Cortes Island - Cortes Radio, CKTZ 89.5 FM, is one step closer to having its broadcasting license renewed. The station’s current mandate expires on August 31, 2018. As a result of our increasing the amount of local programming, the Canadian...
CKTZ’s Upcoming Events
May 19 - CKTZ has a booth at Seafest on Cortes
June 3 - Cortes Radio Society AGM, details to follow
Cancelled - Quadra Island Lip Sync 2018 due to building renovations, returns in the summer of 2019
Aug 25 - Cortes Island Lip Sync
Merchandise
Solar Radios; Solar Lanterns; T-Shirts Etc
Membership
Buy a membership in the Cortes Community Radio Society for as little as $15 a year, or $25 per family.(Read More)
SPIRIT POINTS
Number 273 - Cortes Radio. The True Value Stores at Heriot Bay & Quathiaski Cove, Quadra Island, have a very generous program called Spirit Points where they will donate 1% of your purchases to community organizations.
Programmers Wanted
CKTZ is a non profit community organization that survives by the involvement of our listeners. Think about joining us- you’ll have fun! We always need more programmers. The possibilities for new shows is endless.