CKBW 98.1 FM live
South Shore's best variety
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About CKBW
CKBW is the local radio station of Nova Scotia's South Shore. It broadcasts on 98.1 FM from Bridgewater under the call sign CKBW-FM and is owned by Acadia Broadcasting. Rebroadcasters carry the station along the coast, with 94.5 FM in Liverpool and 93.1 FM in Shelburne. Its slogan is South Shore's best variety. On this page you can listen to CKBW live online, free and without an app.
The best variety
CKBW plays a variety mix built on classic hits: pop and rock favourites from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s, along with more recent songs. East Coast and Canadian artists have their place in the playlist, and the station's broad sound suits listeners of all ages across the region.
Local radio for the South Shore
The South Shore stretches from Lunenburg and Mahone Bay to Liverpool and Shelburne, a region of fishing towns, beaches and small communities. CKBW is one of its main sources of local information, with news, weather, marine and road reports, and coverage of community events, festivals and fundraisers. When storms hit the coast, local radio matters, and CKBW keeps listeners informed.
Acadia Broadcasting in Nova Scotia
Acadia Broadcasting also runs Y95 in Yarmouth, Hot Country 103.5 in Halifax and 101.5 The Hawk in Port Hawkesbury. You will find them all on this site, along with other Maritime stations.
Listen anywhere
Online, CKBW reaches South Shore natives living elsewhere in Canada and visitors who fell in love with Lunenburg and the coast. The stream works on any phone, tablet or computer.
In summer, when visitors fill the beaches and harbours, CKBW is also a guide to what is happening along the coast.
How to listen
Press play at the top of the page to start the live stream. In Bridgewater you can tune in on 98.1 FM; in Liverpool on 94.5 FM and in Shelburne on 93.1 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
How to listen to CKBW live
In 3 simple steps, with nothing to install.
- 01Press play
Click the "Listen live" button at the top of this page.
- 02Wait a moment
The live stream starts loading within a few seconds.
- 03Enjoy
CKBW plays right in your browser, with nothing to install.
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Frequently asked questions
CKBW broadcasts on 98.1 FM in Bridgewater, Nova Scotia, with rebroadcasters in Liverpool (94.5 FM) and Shelburne (93.1 FM). You can also listen online on this page.
CKBW plays a variety mix built on classic hits from past decades, along with more recent songs.
CKBW is owned by Acadia Broadcasting.
Yes. The live stream on this page works anywhere.
Yes. You can listen to CKBW live for free here on Canadian Radio Stations, 24 hours a day.
Yes. CKBW plays in your phone’s browser on Android or iPhone — there is no app to install. Just open this page and press play.
Yes. Connect your phone to the car stereo by Bluetooth or cable, open CKBW here on Canadian Radio Stations and enjoy the live stream on the road.
If the stream does not load, wait a few seconds and press play again — some streams take a moment to connect. You can also refresh the page or try another Classic Hits station meanwhile. Canadian Radio Stations checks every stream automatically.