The station airs a contemporary hit radio music format as Energy 103/104.

On September 15, 2000, Joel Virtanen, on behalf of Northwest Broadcasting, received approval by the CRTC to operate a new FM radio station to broadcast at 104.5 MHz in Kaministiquia.

[2] On November 21, 2002, the CRTC approved Northwest Broadcasting Inc.'s application to operate a new FM transmitter at Mount Baldy to serve Shuniah on the frequency of 103.5 MHz and would rebroadcast the programming of CFQK-FM Kaministiquia.

[4] Both frequencies are low-power transmitters with partial audience reach into the nearby city of Thunder Bay.

On June 10, 2005, the CRTC denied an application by Dougall Media to transfer control of Northwest Broadcasting and its associated company 1333598 Ontario Limited, citing non-compliance and management concerns.