About This Station

CKNW 980 is a news and talk radio station based in New Westminster, British Columbia, serving Metro Vancouver (the station's Global News page also brands it as "News Talk 730 CKNW"). Its programming is entirely in English and centres on local and national news, current affairs, and talk shows, with a lineup that includes *Global News Morning BC*, *Mornings with Simi*, *The Mike Smyth Show*, *The Jill Bennett Show*, *The Jas Johal Show*, and *The Ben Mulroney Show*. The website features a full schedule of live shows and podcasts, alongside breaking news alerts, commentary, and contests, all under the Global News umbrella. As a Vancouver-focused talk outlet, it emphasizes local issues, politics, and lifestyle content, with late-night and early-morning repeats of its key programs.