ICI Radio-Canada Première frequency & live stream
ICI Radio-Canada Première is a public radio / news / talk radio station from Canada, owned by CBC/Radio-Canada, on air since 1936. How to listen:
- Montreal 95.1 FM
- Frequencies across Canada
- Online via OHdio
| Format | Public radio / News / Talk |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1936 |
| Owner | CBC/Radio-Canada |
| Headquarters | Montreal, Canada |
| Website | ici.radio-canada.ca/premiere |
| Language | French |
| Country | Canada |
ICI Radio-Canada Première frequency & how to listen
ICI Radio-Canada Première is available on Montreal 95.1 FM, Frequencies across Canada, Online via OHdio. You can also stream it live with the player below.
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ICI Radio-Canada Première is the flagship French-language talk radio network of CBC/Radio-Canada, Canada’s national public broadcaster. Commercial-free and focused on news, current affairs and culture, it is the francophone counterpart to the English-language CBC Radio One.
History
The network’s origins date to 1936, when the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation was created and began French-language radio service, with Montreal as its production centre. For decades the service was known simply as Radio-Canada’s première chaîne (first network). It was rebranded under the corporation’s “ICI” naming scheme in 2013, becoming ICI Radio-Canada Première. Throughout its history it has been the principal radio voice of French-speaking Canada, chronicling Quebec’s social and political evolution as well as francophone life across the country.
Format and programming
Première carries a talk-based schedule of news, interviews, documentaries, cultural magazines and public-affairs programming, with regional morning and afternoon shows produced in stations across Canada. Its programming covers politics, science, books, music and society, and much of its output is also distributed as podcasts. The network does not carry advertising, in keeping with Radio-Canada’s public radio mandate.
Reach
The network broadcasts on AM and FM transmitters throughout Canada, including 95.1 FM in Montreal, with regional stations serving Quebec and francophone communities in every province. It streams nationally and internationally through Radio-Canada’s OHdio audio platform.
Significance
ICI Radio-Canada Première is the most important radio institution in French-speaking Canada. As the talk network of the public broadcaster, it plays a central role in francophone journalism, cultural debate and the maintenance of French-language media outside Quebec, making it a pillar of Canada’s official bilingualism in broadcasting.
Sources
- Official site: https://ici.radio-canada.ca/premiere
- Radio Browser: https://www.radio-browser.info
ICI Radio-Canada Première: frequently asked questions
What frequency is ICI Radio-Canada Première on?
ICI Radio-Canada Première is available on Montreal 95.1 FM, Frequencies across Canada, Online via OHdio.
Which country is ICI Radio-Canada Première from?
ICI Radio-Canada Première is a radio station from Canada, headquartered in Montreal, Canada. It broadcasts in French.
Who owns ICI Radio-Canada Première?
ICI Radio-Canada Première is owned by CBC/Radio-Canada.
How can I listen to ICI Radio-Canada Première online?
You can stream ICI Radio-Canada Première live in your browser with the player on this page or on the official website, ici.radio-canada.ca/premiere — free, with no app or sign-up needed.
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