The station began broadcasting in 1960 at 1140 AM, and later moved to its current frequency in 1963.
As part of a mass format reorganization by Bell Media, on May 18, 2021, CFTK flipped to adult hits under the Bounce branding.[1]
On February 8, 2024, Bell announced a restructuring that included the sale of 45 of its 103 radio stations to seven buyers, subject to approval by the CRTC, including CFTK, which is to be sold to Vista Radio.[2]