Vancouver Island station changes format

Island Radio 99.9 is ready to bring Vancouver Island residents into The Lounge. Launched in Oceanside this month, the station's new format will now provide pop standards from the last 50 years, non-stop until mid-March, when the announcer staff will be introduced and commercials will begin to air. The Lounge will unite the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Barbara Streisand with modern artists like Michael Buble, Diana Krall and Norah Jones.

Island Radio 99.9 is ready to bring Vancouver Island residents into The Lounge. Launched in Oceanside this month, the station’s new format will now provide pop standards from the last 50 years, non-stop until mid-March, when the announcer staff will be introduced and commercials will begin to air. The Lounge will unite the likes of Frank Sinatra, Ray Charles and Barbara Streisand with modern artists like Michael Buble, Diana Krall and Norah Jones.