Move 103.5 — CHQM-FM

Move 103.5 (CHQM-FM) is a commercial Adult Contemporary radio station based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It transmits from Mount Seymour and is owned by Bell Media. The station launched in 1960. It functions as a local broadcaster for the Greater Vancouver area and belongs to the national MOVE Radio network. The station targets adults aged 25 to 54. It broadcasts in English and focuses on a "today’s best variety" format, playing current pop hits alongside music from the 1970s through the 2000s.

Programming includes the MOVE Morning Show. Mid-day shifts feature hosts like Sammi Morelli. Weekend blocks include syndicated features such as American Top 40 with Ryan Seacrest.

The station’s playlist is curated for workplace environments. It rotates artists such as Taylor Swift, Bruno Mars, and Chappell Roan, mixed with older tracks from groups like Matchbox Twenty and The Cranberries. The programming avoids niche genres to maintain a broad appeal.

According to Numeris data, Move 103.5 holds a significant share of the Vancouver market, particularly among women aged 25–54. It competes directly with local stations like Virgin Radio and Jack 96.9. Move 103.5 provides signal coverage across the Lower Mainland. Commercial breaks are a standard component of the daily schedule.

Personal note:

I listen to Move 103.5 regularly to track their local market performance. The signal stability and production quality are solid, especially compared to some competitors in the Lower Mainland. However, the reliance on a national playlist is noticeable. I find the song rotation loop too tight, which can get repetitive after a few hours of listening. It works fine as background audio for an office, but it lacks the dynamic variety I look for in a station.