1979
On June 20, Rick Richardson's Middlesex Broadcasters Ltd., owner of CJBK 1290, was granted a licence for a new FM station at London. MBL's new station would transmit an effective radiated power of 50,000 watts on a frequency 92.7 MHz. The station would have a country music format. A competing application for the same frequency at Stratford by Richard C. Wellwood and Neil V. Sinclair, was denied. The 92.7 frequency was allocated to Stratford but the CRTC termed the Middlesex proposal more realistic than that offered by Wellwood and Sinclair. As part of his application, Richardson proposed to purchase a stereo-equipped 30 foot mobile to cover regional events, and to establish a news service with six full-timers, 12 stringers and 30 correspondents.

CJBX-FM ("BX-93") began on-air testing on November 6.

1980
CJBX-FM officially signed on the air March 3, at 12:01 a.m. BX-93 had a country music format and broadcast in stereo. Opening ceremonies for CJBX took place May 10. BX-93 operated from a brand new 6,000 square foot building, adjacent to CJBK-AM at 743 Wellington Road. The two stations were only connected via the main hallway, basement and newsroom. In all other respects, CJBK and CJBX were two separate entities...entirely separate staff and management...they competed against each other as if they had different owners. The two stations even had separate reception areas, switchboards and phone numbers. The only things they had in common was ownership, accounting and engineering...and call letters... CJBX of course had very similar calls to CJBK's. McCurdy Radio supplied consoles, turntables and cart machines. Other equipment included Studer tape machines.

Mayor Al Gleason cut the ribbon to officially open the station. Wardens of the six counties to be served by CJBX each planted a tree to mark the occasion. At the same time, the station's mobile studio - "The Roadrunner" - was unveiled. It would be used to record talent and develop community service throughout the large listening area.

The Collins 22.5 kw transmitter and the 398.6 foot tower were located seven miles east of London, on the 2nd Concession of North Dorchester Township, along the south side of Highway 401, between Dorchester and Belmont. LeBlanc & Royle constructed the tower.

The original announce staff at BX93 featured Robert Q (6-10), Vic Folliott (10-noon), Robin Geoffrey (1-6), Karl Josephs (6-midnight) and Pete Leyland (12-6). The schedule included Weekday Magazine from noon-1 p.m. and part-timers Karen Cooper, Patrick Murphy and Jeff Howard. News staff: Jeff Culp, Scott Metcalfe, Steve Howe (Sports), Andy Oudman, and Rob Shervill. Vic Folliott was program director. Jeff Guy was vice-president of engineering.

1982
In London radio for some time, Janice Zolf made the move to CJBK this year. She would later serve as entertainment reporter on CFPL-TV for many years. Michael Dee Graham joined the air-staff in June from CKGM Montreal. Don "Beau" Dean later replaced Dick Williams & Janice Zolf in AM Drive.

John E. Mackey, formerly general manager at CKGM/CHOM-FM in Montreal, was named vice president and general manager and program director for CJBK. Jim Boyle, executive vice president of Richardson Broadcasters, would continue as general manager of CJBX-FM and as sales manager for both stations.

1984
Country recording artist, Michael Dee was now morning man at BX-93.

1987
On April 14, the sale of Middlesex Broadcasters Limited (CJBK and CJBX-FM London and of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Sarnia Broadcasters Limited (CHOK Sarnia) by Rick Richardson, to Middlesex Lambton Communications Limited was approved. Middlesex Lambton was controlled by Don Patten and Walter and Tony Zwig. Mr. Richardson, who had built up the stations over a period of fifteen years, continued to serve as Chairman of the Board for the new company. The sale closed on May 3.

Former CJBX-CJBK (and CHOK Sarnia) owner Rick Richardson was now chairman of the board of Middlesex Lambton Communications, the company that purchased the stations. The company, owned by the Zwig Family Trust, held a 'New Beginnings' party at the London studios on June 23.

1990
CJBX began carrying the BBC World News at 12:07 p.m., Monday thru Friday. News director Gord Harris said it provided a different perspective on international news, one that isn't influenced by U.S. foreign policy or American public opinion.

D.J. (Don) Peter was appointed general sales manager for BX93 / 1290 CJBK.

More than 65 private radio stations, including the Telemedia Sports Network, celebrated Canada Day by simultaneously airing the national anthem on July 1. Warren Cosford of CJBX/CJBK initiated the project.

1993
On September 2, the CRTC approved the purchase of CJBX and CJBK by London Communications Inc. from Middlesex Lambton Communications Corp. London Communications was owned by Jack W. Schoone and Irving Zucker.

Morning man Michael Dee Graham passed away at age 48 after a lengthy battle with cancer. Chris Harding took over the morning show.

1995
The morning team of Dave & Jacquie joined CJBX-FM from CKSL 1410. At the time, marketing director Randy Timmins noted that Country 92.7 FM was the most listened to radio station in southwestern Ontario.

Country 92.7 reported a 40% increase in the 25-54 demographic (BBM full coverage area) for the morning show, hosted by Dave & Jacquie.

Randy Timmins left CJBX-FM/CJBK where he had been director of marketing.

1996
Radiocorp named Rick Walters as program and music director of CJBX-FM. He had worked at country stations such as CKRY Calgary, CHAM Hamilton and CKQM Peterborough.

1999
On July 14, approval came for the purchase of CJBX and CJBK by London Communicaitons Ltd. to Telemedia Radio Inc. Telemedia already owned CIQM-FM London and took posession of CJBK-CJBX on September 1.

Rick Walters left as program director. CIQM's operations manager, Barry Smith, became PD for all four Telemedia London sations. Chris Harding was Assistant PD.

2000
As a result of the now common ownership of four stations in the London market (CJBK, CJBX, CIQM, and CKSL - Telemedia had repurchased CKSL on October 16), it was decided that the 743 Wellington Road facility would be expanded to also house CIQM and CKSL. CIQM began broadcasting from this location on June 10 and CKSL on November 30.

2001
Jeff Guy retired from Telemedia London on January 26. He had spent 33 years and 3 months with CJBK (and CJOE). Guy was succeeded by Bill Tofflemire who joined CKSL in 1985.

Telemedia Radio VP Braden Doerr, most recently vice president of the Ontario regional group, assumed responsibility for the Southern Ontario cluster (London, Hamilton and St. Catharines). Rick Doughty, VP of Telemedia Northern Ontario (Sudbury, North Bay, Timmins, Sault Ste. Marie, Pembroke and Orillia) would continue in that assignment but also added responsibilities as a member of the executive committee of the Ontario division, reporting to Claude Beaudoin, Telemedia executive VP for Ontario region.

Tom Cooke was named to succeed Jim MacLeod as GM of Telemedia's three Hamilton stations. He had been Assistant GM at the company's four London stations.

2002
On April 19, 2002, the CRTC approved the purchase of several radio and television stations by Standard Radio Inc. from Telemedia. Standard in turn sold a number of stations to Rogers Broadcasting and NewCap Broadcasting. The four London stations were among those that Standard retained.

On September 27, Astral Media Radio G.P. received CRTC approval to acquire the assets of the radio and TV undertakings owned by Standard Radio Ltd., subject to certain conditions.  The purchase included CJBX-FM, CIQM-FM, CJBK-AM and CKSL-AM.   

                                          Written by Bill Dulmage - Updated December, 2009