The station was started by veteran broadcaster Stephen Guay, who received approval from the CRTC on December 10, 2013. The station broadcasts with an average effective radiated power of 13.5 watts (non-directional antenna with an effective height of antenna above average terrain of -144.5 metres). Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2013-667, Low-power commercial FM radio station in Barriere, CRTC, December 10, 2013 The proposed music format will primarily consist of pop, light rock, country and standard hits, plus world beat, experimental, acoustic, easy listening, folk, and jazz and blues music, as well as special music programming. The station brands its station as "THE BEAR".
