About Us

In November of 2004, the Canadian Radio, Television and Telecommunications, the C.R.T.C., awarded Rogers Media a license for a new radio broadcasting undertaking in the City of Saint John, New Brunswick.

On October 11th, 2005 at 5:30 AM, the station signed on to begin what we believe will be a long and successful commitment to the region.

Our official call letters are CHNI-FM, but you know us as NEWS 88-9.

Following North America's number one form of radio programming, the highly successful news/talk radio format, NEWS 88-9 provides the most comprehensive, local, live and late-breaking news to residents of Saint John and surrounding area.

NEWS 88-9 boasts three regional talk shows in association with our stations in Halifax (NEWS 95-7) and Moncton (NEWS 91-9) weekdays from 10am till Noon, Noon to 4pm and 4pm to 7pm. These interactive talk shows address local, national and international issues and concerns and offer a forum for Maritimers to express their opinions and points of view.

All News programming includes "Traffic and Weather together on the 1's" during morning and afternoon drive periods. In the evening, NEWS 88-9 focuses on Sports. Bob McCown's Prime Time Sports kicks off our evening programming at 7:00 PM followed by a variety of play by play sports including Saint John Sea Dogs Hockey, Major League Baseball and NFL Football.

NEWS 88-9 is proud to serve the Saint John community. We are a source you can rely on - for news, weather, sports or spirited discussion.

Being in Saint John is "good news" for us - and the "best news" for you.