Toronto Radio: Josie Dye Joins CHUM 104.5 For New Afternoon Drive

As announced live this morning during MARILYN DENIS & JAMAR on iHeartRadio Canada’s CHUM 104.5, Josie Dye joins the station’s lineup as afternoon drive host beginning Monday, Jan. 15.

THE JOSIE DYE SHOW airs weekday afternoons from 3 – 6 p.m. ET on CHUM 104.5 in the GTHA, and for listeners across Canada via audio live stream on iHeartRadio.ca and the iHeartRadio Canada app. 

THE JOSIE DYE SHOW features the music listeners love to hear on CHUM 104.5, along with Dye’s signature personality and daily perspectives on what’s happening around the world and in the GTHA. 

Josie Dye

“CHUM 104.5 has always been my radio dream job,” said Dye. “I’m incredibly excited to join the team and explore this next chapter in my life!” 

“I’ve been a fan of Josie’s for years, and am thrilled she is joining the legendary on-air lineup at CHUM 104.5,” said Heidi Baiden, Program Director, CHUM 104.5. “She is a creative, energetic host who is beloved by listeners, and I know they will enjoy engaging with her as she plays Toronto’s Best Music and shares her love of the city.” 

An award-winning radio and TV host, Josie Dye is familiar to audiences across Canada. With more than 20 years as a Toronto radio host, and eight seasons as co-host of OH SO COSMO on W Network, Dye is well-known for her passion for music and the Canadian arts community as a whole. 

Dye lives in Toronto with her husband and their two young boys, one of whom was diagnosed with a rare condition – Sotos Syndrome. Dye lends her voice to raising awareness at Toronto’s Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids), and has become an advocate for rare diseases. 

In addition to her new role on CHUM 104.5, Dye continues to host a podcast with THE SOCIAL’s Cynthia Loyst, CYNTHIA AND JOSIE’S UNMENTIONABLES, available on the iHeartRadio Canada app and currently in its second season. All iHeartRadio Canada stations are available across Canada via live stream on iHeartRadio.ca and the iHeartRadio Canada app. iHeartRadio Canada stations are also connected through Alexa, Siri, and Google Home smart speakers.