Mr. Speaker, when most people want local, up to date news they tune in to their community radio station. But the community radio stations in my riding of Guelph—Wellington, CJOY and Magic 106.1, provide so much more than this. They play a crucial role in building community spirit by promoting local events and encouraging people to support local charities.
During last year's ice storm and again in the aftermath of hurricane Mitch, CJOY and Magic helped to co-ordinate our community's response, keeping us informed and telling us how we could help. These are just two examples of the important role local radio plays in my riding.
I thank CJOY and Magic for their dedication to our community and for their generosity in donating free air time to local organizations and charities. They are a big part of what makes Guelph—Wellington the best place to live in Canada.