Diffusion communautaire des Îles inc.

Diffusion communautaire des Îles inc. is a Canadian nonprofit organization that operates as a social economy enterprise rooted in its local community in the Îles de la Madeleine, Quebec. It is primarily known for owning and managing CFIM-FM, a French-language community radio station broadcasting at 92.7 FM, serving the Madelinian archipelago.

Overview

As a community radio broadcaster, Diffusion communautaire des Îles inc. provides a platform for cultural expression, local information, and community services. Its programming includes educational and entertaining radio shows focused on Madelinian culture, local news, frontline services, and social communication. The organization emphasizes access to the airwaves for the local population and community organizations, supporting social, cultural, community, and economic development in the region.

Radio Station: CFIM-FM

CFIM-FM is the flagship radio station owned by Diffusion communautaire des Îles inc. It operates from L'Étang-du-Nord in the Îles de la Madeleine and broadcasts in French on 92.7 MHz FM. The station began operations in 1981 and is a member of the Association des radiodiffuseurs communautaires du Québec, reflecting its commitment to community broadcasting standards and collaboration.

CFIM-FM streams its broadcasts online, extending its reach beyond the local terrestrial signal to listeners worldwide. The station plays an important role in promoting local culture and providing a voice to the community through interviews, cultural programs, and coverage of local issues.

Mission

Diffusion communautaire des Îles inc. identifies as a community radio and social economy enterprise that:

• Broadcasts radio programs that are both educational and entertaining, highlighting Madelinian culture, information, frontline services, and social communication.
• Provides access to broadcasting for local residents and organizations with the goal of fostering social, cultural, community, and economic development.

Community Impact

By centering its content on the needs and interests of the Îles de la Madeleine community, Diffusion communautaire des Îles inc. contributes to the preservation and promotion of local identity and supports active citizen participation through the media. Its status as a nonprofit and social economy enterprise reflects its dedication to community service rather than commercial gain.

Note: This article is based on publicly available information about Diffusion communautaire des Îles inc. and its activities as a community radio operator in Quebec.[1][3][4][5]