In 1984, CFYZ-AM Toronto was approved for Toronto, with 49.5 watts on 530 KHz, to serve Toronto airport in English and French. By the time the station left the air in November of 2007, they had moved to 1280 KHz and changed call letters to CFBN, after becoming Canada's first all Business radio station on April 9, 2007.
In 1999, 530 KHz got very quiet after CKHL-AM High Level left the air after an AM to FM Flip. Other than very low powered transmitters at airports and the like, CHLO Brampton, Ontario, is the only remaining station in continental North America on the frequency. They currently run 1000 watts day and 250 watts night from a single tower.
In 2001, the AM frequencies 850, 1240 and 1270 KHz went silent in the Fraser Valley. They concluded the customary three months of simulcasting following an AM to FM Flip for CFSR-FM Abbotsford, CKSR-FM Chilliwack and CKIS-FM Hope.
In 2003, CHNM-TV Vancouver was approved for a Victoria transmitter, CHNM-TV-1, with 3300 watts on Channel 29. But was not allowed to solicit local advertising in Victoria or Nanaimo. CHNM-TV-1 signed on in late March 2006.
In 2005, former CHUM Chairman and President Allan Waters died, having only surrendered those roles to Jay Switzer three years and one day earlier. Despite owning 28 radio stations, 8 TV stations and 17 specialty TV channels, Allan managed to own 87.9% of CHUM's common shares in 2002 when he stepped down.
