CKLU 96.7 has new digs at architecture school

CKLU 96.7 FM is making a big move.

After 31 years of broadcasting live from the campus at Laurentian University, Laurentian Student and Community Radio Corporation is moving into the heritage building at the Laurentian University School of Architecture located at the corner of Elm & Elgin street, downtown Sudbury.

As part of the Laurentian University Campus Renewal and Modernization Project, the current home of CKLU in the Mezzanine area of the Student Centre will be no more.

“We’ve been presented with an amazing opportunity by circumstance,” says Steve Kraus, CKLU's board president, in a press release.

“I can’t think of a better place for CKLU to continue to grow into its next 30 years of operation than in the cultural, artistic and musical hub of the city. We are privileged to be the new neighbours to many fantastic local, independent downtown businesses, clubs and restaurants and be in proximity to some of Sudbury’s other corporate and public radio stations.”

"We are thankful for the support that Laurentian University and the Campus Modernization Project has provided to make all of this happen," said CKLU general manager Rob Straughan. "We are lucky to be placed in a vital, visible and central location to continue our independent broadcasting goals.”

Starting in late March the station will begin broadcasting from its new downtown location.

“But fear not radio fans, there are plans underway to keep content fresh, engaging and entertaining throughout the transitional period, so no need to flip that radio dial!” the press release said.