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CHUM Limited was a Canadian media company based in Toronto, Ontario in operation from 1945 to 2007. The company was founded in 1945 as York Broadcasters Limited when it launched CHUM-AM 1050 but was acquired by salesman Allan Waters in 1954.
CHUM Limited began its expansion into television in the Maritimes with the acquisition of CJCH Limited (CJCH-TV) Halifax. CJCB-TV Sydney was acquired from Cape Breton Broadcasters. CHUM Limited formed HUCHM, a television production facility that operated initially out of CKVR-TV Barrie.
Feb 7, 2006 · CHUM Limited, controlled by Allan Waters, and headquartered in Toronto, is one of Canada's largest radio and television broadcasting holding companies.
CHUM Limited was a Canadian media company based in Toronto, Ontario in operation from 1945 to 2007. The company was founded in 1945 as York Broadcasters Limited when it launched CHUM-AM 1050 but was acquired by salesman Allan Waters in 1954.
Jul 12, 2006 · In 1957, the station is reformatted and becomes Canada's first Top 40 24-hour rock station. This purchase marks the start of a series of acquisitions that embody CHUM Limited today.
Allan Waters (August 11, 1921 – December 3, 2005) was a Canadian businessman and media icon. Waters was one of the founders of CHUM Limited, a Canadian media corporation. Waters worked as a salesman in a patent medicine company owned by John H.Q. "Jack" Part.
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Dec 3, 2005 · A public memorial will be held for CHUM Limited founder and Canadian broadcasting pioneer Allan Waters on Wednesday December 7th, 2005, from 2pm – 4pm, at The Westin Harbour Castle Conference Centre, Metropolitan Ballroom, 2 Harbour Square, Toronto.
