97.3 The Wave live

97.3 The Wave is a hit music station in Saint John, New Brunswick. It broadcasts on 97.3 FM under the call sign CHWV-FM and is owned by Acadia Broadcasting, the Maritime company that also runs Country 94 in the same city, with studios on King Street in uptown Saint John. On this page you can listen to 97.3 The Wave live online, free and without an app.

The music

The Wave plays a hot adult contemporary mix: today's pop hits, R&B and hip hop crossovers, along with throwbacks from the 2000s and 2010s. The sound is upbeat and modern, aimed at young adults and families, and it makes the station a popular choice in cars, workplaces and shops around Saint John.

Local radio for Saint John

Between songs, The Wave's local hosts talk about life in the Port City: news, weather, traffic, events at the TD Station and the harbourfront, and community happenings in Rothesay, Quispamsis and Grand Bay-Westfield. The station runs contests and supports local charities and events. Acadia Broadcasting's local newsroom keeps listeners informed about what is happening in the region.

Sister stations

Acadia Broadcasting runs two very different stations in Saint John: 97.3 The Wave for hit music and Country 94 for country. If you like The Wave, you may also enjoy other hit stations in the Maritimes, such as JACK 92.9 in Halifax and 91.9 The Bend in Moncton, which you will find on this site.

Maritimers everywhere

Online, The Wave reaches people from Saint John who have moved away for work or study and want to keep a piece of home in their day. The stream works on any phone, tablet or computer.

How to listen

Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream. In the Saint John area you can tune in on 97.3 FM. There is no app to install and no account to create, and the player keeps going while you browse other stations.

• 100% free, no sign-up
• Live stream, 24 hours a day
• Listen from anywhere
• Works on phone and computer