About

CKDX-FM is a radio station from Newmarket, Ontario, serves the Greater Toronto Area at 88.5 FM, and branded as Lite 88.5. CKDX plays a soft adult contemporary format and owned by Evanov Communications. That radio station was branded Jewel 88.5, until October 1, 2021. On November 17, 2023, CKDX-FM returned to country again, this time under the name Hot Country 88.5.

Slogan: "Today's Lite Hits & Yesterday's Favourites"

First air date: February 28, 1980

Call sign: CKDX-FM

Owner: Evanov Communications

Broadcast area Greater Toronto Area

Jewel 88.5 sister stations


Shows

  • Gary and Stacey in the Morning Gary and Stacey in the Morning
  • Aging Better in Uncertain Times Aging Better in Uncertain Times

Hosts

  • Stacey Englehart Stacey Englehart
  • Gary Gamble Gary Gamble
  • Kent Chambers Kent Chambers
  • Doctor Fabio Varlese Doctor Fabio Varlese

Frequency

  • Newmarket 88.5 FM
  • Toronto 88.5 FM

Contacts

Comments

  • Dennis
    Station is great. I’m a long time country listener. Tracy Lynn makes the start of the day Thanks.
  • James
    I love the new format keep up the great work