CJCL, Sports radio station in Toronto
CJCL is a radio station in Toronto that focuses on sports broadcasting throughout the day. It carries live game coverage, analysis, and talk shows dedicated to local teams including the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, and Raptors.
The station began in 1951 as CKFH, founded by legendary sports broadcaster Foster Hewitt, initially mixing music and entertainment. Over the decades it shifted toward sports coverage and was renamed CJCL in 1981 to fully commit to a sports format.
The station's name CJCL comes from its original CKFH call letters, created by legendary sports broadcaster Foster Hewitt. It reflects Toronto's sports culture, where hockey and baseball are central to how listeners experience their community and connect with their teams.
You can tune in on AM 590 or stream online, making it easy to listen at home or on the go. The programming follows a regular schedule with broadcasts during game days and daily sports news, so you can plan when to catch your favorite teams.
The station was founded by Foster Hewitt, a legendary hockey announcer whose passion and style for the game shaped the station's foundation. Though the format changed many times over the decades from music to rock, Hewitt's legacy of engaging sports commentary remained the heart of what defines the station.
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