CFAX 1070

What CFAX 1070 does

CFAX 1070 is a regional AM radio station broadcasting on 1070 kHz from Esquimalt, British Columbia, operating as Victoria's dedicated news, talk, and information format for the Greater Victoria metropolitan area and Vancouver Island. The station is owned and operated by Bell Media Inc., a subsidiary of publicly traded BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE), and functions as a regional operating unit within Bell Media's broader radio network with a reported headcount of approximately 7 employees.

The core product is a live news/talk broadcast supplemented by syndicated national and international news from CTV News and sports content from TSN (including FIFA World Cup coverage). Distribution is intentionally multi-platform: traditional 1070 AM over-the-air signal, iHeartRadio live streaming (web, iOS, Android, automotive), voice-activated smart speaker listening (Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant), YouTube live video, and an on-demand podcast library including branded shows such as "Ryan & Lisa: The Podcast," "Adam Stirling: The Podcast," "Josh & Jade: Soundbites," and "CFAX 1070: The Latest." Ancillary product lines include recurring advertiser-sponsored contests (BC Lions Game Day Experience, Black Fly Beachside Giveaway) and the charitable CFAX Santas Anonymous Kids Count program, which includes a 50/50 raffle with tiered ticket pricing supporting local food banks and Victoria Therapeutic Riding.

The revenue model is advertising-based — spot ads, sponsored segments, and contest-driven local sponsor activation sold to local and regional advertisers — with the broadcast free-to-listener. Audience targeting is geographic, segmented to the Victoria and Vancouver Island region. As a wholly-owned Bell Media operating unit, station-level financials are not separately disclosed and are reported only at the BCE consolidated level. The company's strategic posture is defensive-maintenance: preserving its legacy AM broadcast franchise while extending reach through digital distribution and sponsor-driven listener engagement rather than expanding into new markets or product categories.

Name

CFAX 1070

Legal name

Bell Media Inc.

Website

https://cfax1070.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

CFAX 1070 is a Victoria, BC-based AM news and talk radio station owned by Bell Media (BCE subsidiary), serving Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island via broadcast, iHeartRadio streaming, podcasts, and smart speakers, monetized through local advertising and sponsored contests.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local News Talk Radio Broadcasting

NAICS

Radio Broadcasting Stations (516110), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (516210), Radio Broadcasting Stations (51611)

SIC

Radio Broadcasting Stations (4832)

akta.pro primary industry

Commercial Terrestrial Radio Broadcasting (AM/FM) (MPAIAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Podcast Hosting Platforms (RSS, Analytics, Distribution) (MPACADAA), Syndication, Licensing & Content Partnerships (Columns, Features, Photos) (MPAJADAI)

Keywords

• News talk radio
• Local radio broadcasting
• Podcast distribution
• Radio advertising sales
• Community radio content

Headquarters

HQ city

Esquimalt

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Radio Advertising: Traditional broadcast radio advertising including spot ads, sponsored content, and promotional segments aired during programming. Revenue generated from local and regional advertisers targeting the Victoria and Vancouver Island audience.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

CFAX 1070 is Victoria, BC's news and information radio station broadcasting on 1070 AM, delivering local Vancouver Island news, talk radio programming, national CTV news, TSN sports content, and community-focused content. The station distributes its programming through traditional AM broadcast, the iHeartRadio digital streaming platform (web, iOS, Android, smart speakers, automobiles), YouTube Live, and on-demand podcasts, while generating revenue through advertising, sponsorships, and contest promotions.

Product overview

CFAX 1070 is Victoria, BC's news and information radio station, operated by Bell Media and distributed through the iHeartRadio platform. The station offers live radio broadcast, on-demand podcasts, and community-focused contests and charitable initiatives. The core product is the radio broadcast and podcast content, supported by contest programs including the Kids Count Mega Summer 50/50 raffle, BC Lions Game Day Experience contests, and Black Fly Beachside Giveaways. CFAX Santas represents the station's charitable sub-brand focused on children's programs.

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Products and services

• CFAX 1070 AM Radio Broadcast CFAX 1070 is Victoria's news and information radio station, broadcasting local Vancouver Island news, national CTV news, TSN sports content, and talk radio programming through traditional AM 1070 and the iHeartRadio digital platform. Targeted at listeners in the Greater Victoria and Vancouver Island region seeking local news, weather, traffic, sports, and community content.
• CFAX 1070 Podcasts On-demand podcast episodes and soundbites from CFAX 1070's on-air personalities, syndicated via iHeartRadio. Includes CFAX 1070: The Latest, Ryan & Lisa: The Podcast, Ryan & Lisa: Soundbites, Adam Stirling: The Podcast, Adam Stirling: Soundbites, Josh & Jade: Soundbites, Behind The Christmas Hits with Drew Savage, CTV National News, and The Honest Talk. Available to listeners globally via the iHeartRadio platform.
• CFAX 1070 Radio Advertising Advertising airtime and sponsored content placements on CFAX 1070 AM and its digital distribution channels (iHeartRadio web/app, smart speakers, YouTube Live, podcasts), sold to local and regional businesses targeting the Victoria and Vancouver Island audience. Includes spot ads, sponsored segments, promotional mentions, and contest sponsorship opportunities.

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Virgin Radio 107.3minorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2026CFAX 1070 partnered with sister station Virgin Radio 107.3 for the Kids Count Mega Summer 50/50 raffle, combining three Vancouver Island media voices (Virgin Radio, CFAX 1070, and CTV) for charitable fundraising.
• iHeartRadio CanadacoreTechnology or IntegrationCFAX 1070 is part of the iHeartRadio Canada network, leveraging the iHeartRadio digital platform for live streaming, podcast distribution, and mobile app access across iOS, Android, web, smart speakers, and automobiles.
• CFAX Santas AnonymouscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerAnnual charitable initiative organized by CFAX 1070 supporting children and families in the Victoria community. The station runs the Kids Count program providing breakfast foods to local food banks and summer camp subsidies for children at Victoria Therapeutic Riding.
• BC LionsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCFAX 1070 runs BC Lions ticket giveaways, offering listeners the chance to win 4-packs of tickets to BC Lions home games along with $100 team store gift cards, promoting local CFL football coverage.
• Black Fly SpiritsminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCFAX 1070 afternoon hosts Josh & Jade partner with Black Fly Spirits for beachside giveaway contests, offering prize packs including coolers, Bluetooth speakers, beach blankets, and Black Fly merchandise valued at $350 each.
• Victoria Therapeutic RidingminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCharitable beneficiary of CFAX Santas Anonymous Kids Count program, receiving summer camp subsidies to help children experience confidence, connection, and growth through therapeutic horse interactions.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ocean 98.5 Victoria: Commercial Victoria-market FM station competing for the same listener and advertiser pool as CFAX 1070 in the Vancouver Island region.
• Virgin Radio 107.3: Sister Bell Media station in the same Victoria market; CHR-format FM station explicitly partnered with CFAX on the Kids Count Mega Summer 50/50, competing for the same local ad dollars and listener share.
• 100.3 The Q! Victoria: Commercial Victoria-market FM radio station (Bell Media) competing for the same local advertiser base and audience share, though on a music rather than news/talk format.
• News 1130 (CKWX): All-news radio station in Vancouver offering continuous news/traffic/weather; directly comparable to CFAX's all-news positioning and competes for spillover BC audience and ad share.
• CHED 630 (Edmonton): Corus news/talk AM radio station serving Edmonton; comparable format and regional-news positioning to CFAX 1070 within the same Canadian AM news-talk category.
• Newstalk 1010 (CFRB): Bell Media news/talk AM station in Toronto; same parent company, same news/talk format on AM, providing the closest direct corporate and format analog to CFAX 1070.
• CKNW 980: News/talk AM radio station in nearby Vancouver (Corus/Global); the closest large-market analog to CFAX's news/information format and shares comparable advertiser demand across the BC lower mainland.
• CBC Radio One Victoria: Public broadcaster's local Victoria news/information radio service; competes head-to-head with CFAX for news, weather, traffic, and community-information listenership in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• iHeartMedia (US): Operator of the iHeartRadio platform that CFAX uses for digital distribution; the broader US radio/iHeartRadio ecosystem that sets the platform economics and podcast/ad-tech standards CFAX is exposed to.

Others

• SiriusXM Canada: Satellite/streaming audio competitor targeting Canadian listeners in-car and on mobile; competes for the same commuter ad-free audio ear that CFAX's AM signal relies on, particularly in vehicles.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Investors

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Investments

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