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CKTB

CKTB is a Canadian AM radio station licensed to St.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

CKTB is a Canadian AM radio station licensed to St. Catharines, Ontario, broadcasting on 610 kHz. It airs a news/talk format and serves the Niagara Region. The station is owned by Whiteoaks Communications Group and is known as Newstalk 610 CKTB.

Overview

CKTB is a St. Catharines-based AM radio station best known for news and talk programming. It operates under the Newstalk 610 CKTB brand and focuses on regional and current-affairs content.

Ownership and format

The station is owned by Whiteoaks Communications Group and continues to broadcast a news/talk format. It has been presented by the owner as a local news and conversation outlet for Niagara-area audiences.

Studios and transmitter

CKTB's studios are at 12 Yates Street in downtown St. Catharines, in a historic building associated with William Hamilton Merritt. Its transmitter is located east of Port Robinson on Grassy Brook Road.

History

Broadcasting-history sources and secondary station listings indicate that CKTB began operations in 1930. The station has long been associated with the Niagara region's radio market.

Key facts

  • CKTB broadcasts on 610 AM and is licensed to St. Catharines, Ontario.
  • The station uses a news/talk format and serves listeners in the Niagara Region.
  • Its owner is Whiteoaks Communications Group.
  • The studios are located on Yates Street in downtown St. Catharines in the former mansion of William Hamilton Merritt.
  • Its transmitter site is on Grassy Brook Road east of Port Robinson.
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Canadian context

CKTB is a Niagara-region radio station serving listeners in southern Ontario, and its coverage reflects local Canadian news, talk, and community issues.[1][11]

Frequently asked questions

What is CKTB?
CKTB is a Canadian AM radio station in St. Catharines, Ontario, broadcasting on 610 kHz.
What format does CKTB broadcast?
It broadcasts a news/talk format under the Newstalk 610 CKTB brand.
Who owns CKTB?
CKTB is owned by Whiteoaks Communications Group.
Where is CKTB licensed?
It is licensed to St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada.
When did CKTB begin operating?
Sources cited here indicate the station originated in 1930.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CKTB
    Supports: Call sign, frequency, city of licence, owner, format, studios, and transmitter location.
  2. Online Radio Box — https://onlineradiobox.com/ca/cktb/
    Supports: Station identity, St. Catharines location, 610 AM frequency, news/talk format, studio address, and transmitter location.
  3. Online Radio Canada — https://online-radio-canada.com/newstalk-610-cktb
    Supports: Station branding, ownership, format, first air date, and service area.
  4. The History of Canadian Broadcasting — https://broadcasting-history.ca/radio/radio-stations/ontario/ontario-hamilton-niagara/cktb-am/
    Supports: Historical licensing and early broadcast history, including the station's 1930 origins.
  5. Whiteoaks Communications Group — https://whiteoaksgroup.ca/610-cktb/
    Supports: Current ownership, station positioning, and programming emphasis.