The town of Northbrook will be the proud home of a local FM radio station. The Addington-Frontenac Area Radio has been awarded a grant to develop a 250 Watt community radio station. Addington-Frontenac Area Radio (AFAR) will be “Your Voice in the Community” providing news and new music to the Northbrook area. The grant was provided by the Eastern Ontario Development Program which is administered by Prince Edward/Lennox & Addington Community Futures Development Corporation (PELA CFDC).

PELA CFDC is a non-profit corporation aimed at encouraging local entrepreneurship and economic development using a grassroots approach. Along with grants and loans, PELA CFDC also provides advice, and business planning free of charge.

It was first hoped that the radio would be up and running by this summer, however, some unforeseen delays have bumped the project back. Robert Taylor, who is the Chairman of AFAR said “Northbrook was chosen as the studio site because it is the centre and the economic hub of Addington Highlands.” When asked about the type of music that will be played, he stated that they will be playing all types of genres from Jazz, Bluegrass, to Rock and Gospel. “It will not necessarily be in equal proportion; we will also be playing local artists who would not otherwise have access to a commercial station.”

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