Nat Hunter and Josie Dye Named New Hosts of CHUM 104.5 Morning Show

TORONTO (May 28, 2026) – Toronto’s CHUM 104.5 announced today the launch of an all-new morning show hosted by Nat Hunter and Josie Dye. Helmed by the popular radio personalities, NAT & JOSIE airs weekdays beginning Monday, July 6. Waking up Toronto, NAT & JOSIE bring their energy, hit music, and daily discussions around local stories, trending topics, and the biggest entertainment news to help listeners start their day. “In August 2003, I took a morning show job in Vancouver, thinking I’d stay a year or two before the offers to host mornings in Toronto came flooding in…nailed it!” said Nat Hunter. “But if there was ever a job worth waiting to come home for, it’s this one. It’s an incredible honour to follow the legend that is Marilyn Denis. And I couldn’t be more excited to build a whole new show alongside Josie, who will no doubt make sure I stop pronouncing the second ‘t’ in Toronto.” “Being part of the next chapter of CHUM 104.5 mornings is something I have dreamed of for a very long time,” said Josie Dye. “Waking up with Toronto is the most surreal feeling in the world, and doing it with Nat will be epic. It’s been such a fun experience connecting with CHUM 104.5 listeners over the past few years, and I’m so excited to help create the station’s new morning show.” “Nat and Josie are phenomenal hosts who have spent their careers building a deep connection with listeners, and together they’re the perfect combination to wake up Toronto,” said Christian Hall, Program Director, CHUM 104.5. “Mornings on CHUM 104.5 is an institution. It’s about energy, connection, and great conversations that help our community begin their days. Marilyn has blazed the trail over the past 40 years, and we look forward to building on the incredible framework she’s created for this iconic morning show.” The new morning show takes over from legendary host Marilyn Denis, who announced in February that she’s stepping away from her role with the station after 40 years. Leading up to Marilyn’s final broadcast on Friday, June 26, CHUM 104.5 is honouring her career and legacy with a monthlong celebration full of surprises and highlights from her 40 years with the station. Airing weekday mornings from 5:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. on Toronto’s CHUM 104.5, NAT & JOSIE is also available for listeners across Canada via audio livestream on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app. About Nat Hunter: Born in Etobicoke in Toronto’s west end, and raised in Burlington, Ont., Nat Hunter went to journalism school, but quickly ended up pursuing the decidedly more upbeat industry of music radio. She made brief stops at stations across Ontario, before moving to Vancouver, where she most recently appeared as a co-host of MOVE 103.5’s morning show. It only took her 22 short years to make it back to her hometown. Hunter has volunteered for many years in animal rescue efforts, and served on the board of directors for SAINTS, a B.C.-based charity that focuses on senior and special needs animals. She lives in Toronto with her husband and her senior dog. About Josie Dye: Josie Dye has spent more than 25 years in radio and TV in her hometown of Toronto, and currently appears on CHUM 104.5 as the host of the afternoon show alongside Jamar McNeil. Previously, Dye created and hosted The Josie Dye Show on Indie88, and hosted a nationally syndicated Top 20 countdown for 102.1 The Edge. Additionally, Dye hosted the TV series Oh So Cosmo for eight seasons, and later became the face of Canada’s W Network. Dye lives in Toronto with her husband Joel Carriere and their two young sons. One of her sons was diagnosed with the rare Sotos Syndrome, and she’s passionate about raising awareness for the condition.