107.7 WOW FM — CFMP-FM

Arnprior, (ON)

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Format: Classic Hits

Language: English

Playlist today

7:07 La Bouche - Be My Lover
7:03 Whitney Houston - How Will I Know
6:57 Air Supply - Making Love Out Of Nothing At All
6:52 Bon Jovi - I'll Be There For You
6:48 Wilson Phillips - Hold On

Top Songs

1 After The Fire - Der Kommissar
2 Roxette - The Look
3 Katrina & The Waves - Walking On Sunshine
4 Irene Cara - Flashdance... What A Feeling
5 The Pointer Sisters - I'm So Excited

About

107.7 WOW FM (call sign CFMP-FM, formerly Oldies 107.7) is a commercial radio station broadcasting from Arnprior, Ontario, and serving the wider Ottawa Valley. Operated by My Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), the signal carries an easygoing Classic Hits format targeted primarily at adults aged 35 to 64.

Following its late July 2026 rebrand, MBC refreshed the Arnprior outlet as part of a broader network update across eastern Ontario. While the core rotation remains anchored in '70s, '80s, and '90s pop-rock, the updated branding pairs nostalgic tracks with live local hosts and regular Renfrew County news updates.

        "Guided by the community motto 'Just. Great. Songs.' the station pairs drive-time classic hits with practical updates on local road conditions, weather alerts, and school bus cancellations."
    

The daily playlist blends international pop-rock staples—such as Phil Collins's "In the Air Tonight" and Hall & Oates's "Rich Girl"—with mandatory Canadian Content (CanCon) cuts like Alannah Myles's "Black Velvet" and Blue Rodeo's "Hasn't Hit Me Yet."

Comparison with Regional Competitors

Several major stations with overlapping formats reach Eastern Ontario and the Ottawa National Capital Region, but the Arnprior frequency holds its ground by focusing heavily on hyper-local programming:

Station	Format	Key Differences
boom 99.7 (CJOT-FM, Ottawa)	Classic Hits	Both stations air iconic '70s–'90s hits, but boom 99.7 caters to a major metropolitan audience. By contrast, CFMP-FM keeps its focus on community news and issues specific to Ottawa Valley residents.
Move 100.3 (CJMJ-FM, Ottawa)	Adult Contemporary / Pop	Ottawa’s Move 100.3 targets urban listeners with contemporary pop and syndicated shows. The Arnprior outlet stays closer to home with a classic playlist and local municipal reports that capital stations ignore.

Station Pros & Cons

✓ The Good

Community News Coverage: Regular, reliable updates on local roadwork, weather warnings, and town events across the Ottawa Valley.
Structured Morning Drive: Relies on MBC’s proven small-market formula, offering a direct, host-led morning segment without unnecessary gimmicks.

✕ The Not-So-Good

Signal Range Limitations: Running on an 800-watt transmitter, over-the-air reception is confined to the Valley and drops off quickly when driving east toward Kanata or Ottawa.
Midday Playlist Repeats: Daytime rotation turns repetitive over long shifts, and evening slots lean on syndicated programming rather than local presenters.

Author’s Note: The Listening Test

During a four-hour weekday test of the digital stream, the audio feed remained solid without buffering or dropouts. Bill Porter’s morning show moves at a comfortable pace—he keeps chatter brief, speaks naturally with callers, and stays on top of local weather and traffic. The music selection rotates smoothly between high-energy '80s synth-pop and acoustic Canadian tracks, with occasional early-2000s inclusions like Alicia Keys's "Fallin'" fitting seamlessly into the flow. On-air updates covered practical regional news, including water levels on the Madawaska River, upcoming events in Gillies Grove, and recent decisions from the Arnprior Town Council. While song repetition becomes noticeable across a full workday—particularly between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.—the station remains a dependable background option for local offices and job sites.