Fairchild Radio

Fairchild Radio 1430 AM (CHKT) is a Toronto-based commercial station owned by the Fairchild Group, broadcasting on 1430 kHz. Operating in a multilingual, multicultural format, it offers programming in Cantonese, Mandarin, and a wide range of other languages. Established in 1925, the station has steadily grown into a diverse voice for Toronto’s ethnic communities. In addition to Chinese-language content, it features shows in Cambodian, Thai, Vietnamese, Hindi, Korean, Italian, Russian, Polish, and more. Listeners can tune in for news, talk programs, music, lifestyle discussions, and entertainment tailored to different audiences. Weekday mornings and daytime blocks are largely in Cantonese and Mandarin, while weekends highlight content in other languages, ensuring inclusivity for a variety of cultural groups.
With its commitment to reflecting Toronto’s diversity, Fairchild Radio 1430 AM remains an essential platform for community connection and cultural exchange.