Some voices feel like family. For listeners across Mississauga’s South Asian community, Dilbag and Arsh Chawla are exactly that – familiar, trusted, and woven into the daily rhythm of life on the radio.
The father-son duo have returned on-air to CJMR and this time, they’re stepping into a brand-new role as the station’s owners pending the CRTC decision. It’s a homecoming worth celebrating, and it marks an exciting new chapter for a station that has served this community for generations.
A Family Rooted in the Community
The Chawla name and CJMR have grown together over the years. Dilbag Chawla has been a beloved voice in Canadian ethnic broadcasting for decades. As the longtime host of Rangla Punjab and the owner of Chawla News Network Toronto Inc., he has spent his career giving South Asian audiences a place to hear their language, their music, and their stories. His work has always been about more than broadcasting. It’s about connection. It’s about making sure that the voices of this community are heard loud and clear.
Inspired by his father’s path, Arsh Chawla built a broadcasting journey of his own. As the host of Asian Vision, he has carried the family’s passion for community-focused programming to new listeners.
Together, father and son represent something special: a shared commitment to serving the people who tune in every day. Their return is not just a personal milestone. It’s a promise to keep that connection alive for years to come.
“The Voice of the City” for Over 50 Years
For more than five decades, CJMR has earned its title as “The Voice of the City.” Through news, conversation, music, and community fundraising, the station has become a trusted companion for countless families across the region. The Chawla family’s role in that story runs deep, and their leadership has been widely recognized.
“We recognize the extraordinary value the Chawla family’s commitment to journalism brings to Mississauga and Canada’s South Asian community. Through interactive talk radio and community fundraising, they have helped make CJMR ‘The Voice of the City’ for more than 50 years.” said Matt Caine, President of Whiteoaks Communications Group.
Those words capture what so many listeners already feel. The Chawlas have given this community a home on the dial, and now they’re ready to build its future. For longtime listeners, it’s a reassuring sign that the station’s heart remains the same. For new listeners, it’s an invitation to discover what makes CJMR so special.
Tune In and Celebrate With Us
This is a moment to celebrate together. A family that has given so much to this community is stepping forward to lead it, and we couldn’t be more grateful.
Rangla Punjab & Asian Vision can be heard weekdays between 10am-12pm and 7-10pm, including Saturday afternoons from 3-5pm online here at cjmrradio.com.
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