Listen to The Lounge 99.9 here, pure adult standards and soft oldies music, with the best of the last 50 years.
The Lounge 99.9 (CHPQ-FM) is a charming and relaxed station in Parksville, British Columbia, broadcasting at 99.9 FM and focusing on soft, nostalgic music for a mature audience. It is owned by Island Radio, a division of the Jim Pattison Group, and serves the Oceanside area.
CHPQ’s roots date back to the first radio station in Parksville, which began in 1973 as CHPQ-AM on 1370 (with the letters representing Coombs, Hilliers, Parksville, and Qualicum Beach), as a semi-satellite of CHUB in Nanaimo, owned by Nanaimo Broadcasting Co.
In 1986, the CRTC approved CHUB to become FM (CKWV 102.3) and place a rebroadcaster in Parksville at 99.9 FM as CKWV-FM-1, marking the official birth of the current frequency.
Over time, it adopted the branding “The Lounge 99.9” to focus on adult standards, attracting the affluent over-50s population on the coast.
Content and Programming
The Lounge 99.9 is pure adult standards and smooth oldies, featuring the best of the last 50 years: vocal jazz, romantic pop, and ballads that evoke elegance and relaxation.
Its playlist is an oasis for the ears, featuring classics from Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Barbra Streisand, mixed with modern stars like Diana Krall, Michael Bublé, and Rod Stewart.
The programming is light, with an emphasis on nonstop music and local touches:
