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Radio Waterloo has been your community radio station since 1978! Contact us at office@radiowaterloo.ca

Fundraising

Power Up Community Radio 2025 Fall Fundraiser

30 October 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

CKMS Radio Waterloo Announces:

The Power-Up Community Radio 2025 Fall Fundraiser

Pledge Your Donation!

November 1^st through November 14^th, 2025

Power-Up Community Radio

Once again Radio Waterloo asks you, our listeners, to support the only true community radio in the Waterloo region. We provide the only local platform for diverse voices, music, and ideas, fostering a stronger sense of community and connectivity in the region. As a non-profit, volunteer-driven station, we rely on the generous support of our listeners, local businesses, and community members to continue delivering high-quality programming and support the creative voices of the region.

Radio Waterloo has partnered with some generous businesses in our community to thank you for your donation. Each donation gets you one chance at the prize of your choice. At the end of the funding drive, we will select a donor to receive one of each of the following gifts.

Kückt Highline 3Bike Rack from ZM Cycle & Fitness

Giro Scamp bike helmet for youth from ZM Cycle & Fitness

Pearl iZUMi gel bike gloves from ZM Cycle & Fitness

Fox Ranger bike gloves from ZM Cycle & Fitness

Jan Henderson Framed Reclining White (Siberian) Tiger Print (44″X28″) from Don & Kim Janzen

Jay Turser Guitar, amp, tuner, strap, stand, cable from Shaw Music Studios

Taxi vouchers from Waterloo Taxi

Funko POP Moment, U2’s Zoo TV Tour (1993) from B & K Collectables

Jakks Pacific WWE Unmatched Fury The Rock Premium Figure from B & K Collectables

Funko Pop Retro Toys – Fisher-Price Chatter Telephone vinyl figure from B & K Collectables

Street Hop T-shirt from Carmelo Farruggio

$50 Gift Certificate from Dog-Eared Café and Bookstore from Dog-Eared Café

CKMS 102.7 FM logo white T-shirt from Carmelo Farruggio

Radio Waterloo Sunflower T-shirt from Radio Waterloo

CKMS-FM 102.7 Radio Waterloo

Pledge Your Donation!

You can also show your support for Radio Waterloo by:

Becoming a Member: Join the CKMS-FM family by becoming a member of the station and enjoy exclusive perks including a “Host Your Own Show” certificate.
Sponsoring a Show: Local businesses and organizations can sponsor a show and receive ongoing recognition on the air.
Volunteering: Get involved in station activities and share your talents with the community.

On behalf of all the volunteers at Radio Waterloo, THANK YOU !

Pledge Your Donation!

Classical Muse, Syndicated

Classical Muse

19 October 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Join Host David Cavlovic for some Classical Muse; great music from the vast domain of Euro- Classical music, and other styles as well when the muse feels right. Famous, not-so-famous, and even infamous!, recordings from all over the place that have managed to find a home in David’s personal CD collection, tune in for two hours of music and muse, delight and edification; music that is meant to be heard and enjoyed. Cup of tea while you listen is optional..

Classical Muse is hosted by David Cavlovic and airs on CKMS-FM on alternate Mondays from 10:00pm to Midnight.

Events, Station

Annual General Meeting – 6pm on Wednesday 20 August 2025 at the Civic Hub

14 August 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

OpenStreetMap of the path from CKMS-FM to the Civic Hub at SDCWR — From CKMS-FM to the Civic Hub

What: Radio Waterloo Annual General Meeting
When: 6:00pm–7:00pm, Wednesday 20 August 2025
Where: Civic Hub WR (Social Development Centre in St. John The Evangelist Church)
Location: 23 Water Street North, Kitchener, Ontario (entrance on Duke Street) Map
Online: https://radiowaterloo.ca/meeting
Contact: board@radiowaterloo.ca

It is that time of the year — the 2025 Annual General Meeting is being held on Wednesday 20 August 2025 from 6:00pm to 7:00pm (Eastern Standard Time). It’s a hybrid meeting, both online and in-person at the Civic Hub. Come in the doors on Duke Street; ring the bell to the right of the doors if they’re locked.

Everyone is invited, but only members in good standing can vote on resolutions or in the election for Board of Directors.

The AGM package of documents will be sent out to members 48 hours before the meeting.

Agenda

Year in review – Nat Persaud, President.
Vote to approve last years AGM minutes.
Finances:
1. Budget from last year.
2. Vote on Budget for coming year.
3. Vote on Review Engagement.
Vote on By-Law change: Increase number of Directors from 9 to 11.
Election for Slate of Directors.
Members Forum.
Adjournment.

There will be a social gathering at a nearby restaurant (TBD) after the AGM! Come join us, and meet your favourite radio personalities!

Station

Invitation to join the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors

18 July 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Each year at the Radio Waterloo Annual General Meeting we elect new members to the Board of Directors. This year, the Nomination committee will recommend a slate of six members to be elected to the Board.

The Nomination Committee invites you to submit your name to run for the Board.

Terms of Office

Board members usually serve a two-year term. Because of a resignation, this year we’re filling one position for a one-year term, and five positions for a two-year term.

What does it take to be a Board member?

Board members must commit to attending a Board meeting once a month. Meetings are hybrid, taking place both at the studio and online, so you can attend either way. Having some administrative experience is helpful, and radio experience is too, but not essential. Experience as a Board member for other organizations is useful too. Most important: Be committed to the improvement of our station, Radio Waterloo.

How does the Board operate?

Radio Waterloo has a functional Board, where Board members are the committee coordinators for various committees, ie. the Programming Committee, Music Committee, Finance Committee, &c. No experience? No problem! The Board provides lots of guidance and assistance to new members.

About The Board

For some information about the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors see https://radiowaterloo.ca/about/board/

Interested? Contact the Nomination Committee at nomcom@radiowaterloo.ca

Nominations are being accepted until 31 July 2025.

Radio Waterloo runs on the energy of its members.Our station needs YOU, your enthusiasm and your skills!

Thank you,
Your Nomination Committee:

— Alex Smart
— Dwayne Jennings
— Bob Jonkman

Society by MesserWoland from Wikimedia Commons is used under a Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported license.

Shows, Syndicated, WR Podcasts

WR Podcasts

1 July 2025 Radio Waterloo 3 Comments

WR Podcasts is CKMS-FM Radio Waterloo’s showcase of some of the podcasts produced in Waterloo Region. Each week we air one or two episodes from local producers to give you a taste of what’s available in Waterloo Region.

WR Podcasts airs Fridays from 10:00am to 11:00am.

Podcasts in the rotation:

On Wisdom features a social-cognitive scientist in Waterloo and an educator in London discussing the latest empirical science regarding the nature of wisdom. Igor Grossmann runs the Wisdom & Culture Lab at the University of Waterloo in Canada. Charles Cassidy runs the Evidence-Based Wisdom project in London, UK.
Old Grey Mayors host Rob Deutschmann sits down with community leaders, civic leaders, and others from across Waterloo Region to learn more about their experiences and how those lessons can apply to today’s issues.
Watershed Writers with Tanis MacDonald features interviews within an exciting mix of local fiction writers, novelists, poets, authors, playwrights and essayists.
Talk To Me with David Ward features Dave Ward going one-on-one with Canadian artists, politicians and business people from all walks of life.
United Voices Podcast from United Way Waterloo Region Communities is designed to share perspectives with real stories, challenges, and solutions that are shaping our region. Each episode tackles critical issues like the housing crisis, mental health, poverty, and community well-being.
CRSP Talk Podcast has researchers from Wilfrid Laurier University talking to researchers, students, practitioners, and policy and social change makers to explore diverse topics related to human security. CRSP Talk features discussions about threats to human security as well as insights into how it is enhanced and sustained. Along the way, they periodically pause to discuss the research process itself and how researchers journey from generating ideas to sharing findings.

Waterloo Region Podcast Producers! Do you want your podcast included in WR Podcasts? Drop us a line at office@radiowaterloo.ca with your podcast pitch!

Fundraising

2025 Spring Funding Drive: June 9th to 15th

9 June 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

The fundraiser is over, but you can still
Donate!

CKMS wants to continue offering a place for community members to have their voices heard on the FM dial and for that we are once again asking for your support.

CKMS has more than 40 locally produced shows made by volunteer hosts from Waterloo region. We also have a professional newsroom covering stories in our community by reporters who live here.

CKMS is a nonprofit radio station with the mission of empowering Waterloo region through radio!

Help us reach our goal of $1,000 by pledging your support using the link below!

The fundraiser is over, but you can still
Donate!

Off The Air, Syndicated, Tout Pour La Musique

Entre Artistes: Tout Pour La Musique Concert 2024

13 May 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Entre Artistes: Tout Pour La Musique Concert 2024 is 35 minute excerpt of the 2024 TPLM concert with Canadian musicians performing in French, plus a 20 minute roundtable discussion with TPLM musicians speaking in French.

Tout pour la musique est une célébration de la Saint-Jean-Baptiste qui se déroule au sein de la francophonie canadienne. Capté à Winnipeg, le concert 2024 a réuni une belle gamme d’artistes : Lisa Leblanc, Jérémie Brémault, Beau Nectar, YAO, Andrina Turenne, Étienne Fletcher. Public et artistes étaient au rendez-vous pour démontrer attachement et leur fierté à l’égard de la langue française.

Tout Pour La Musique is a celebration of Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day in the Canadian Francophonie. Recorded in Winnipeg, the 2024 concert reunited a great group of artists: Lisa Leblanc, Jérémie Brémault, Beau Nectar, YAO, Andrina Turenne, Étienne Fletcher. The public and artists came together to demonstrate their love and pride for the French language.

Entre Artistes: Tout Pour La Musique Concert 2024 is a one-episode special presentation from the Dialogue Network and airs on CKMS-FM on Sunday 18 May 2025 from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

	Name of Artist (or Talk) Song/Track Title
1	Introduction to concert (0:19)
2	Lisa Leblanc – Pourquoi faire aujourd’hui (3:32)
3	Introduction to Gossip (0:35)
4	Lisa Leblanc – Gossip (4:01)
5	Lisa Leblanc – Corde de bois (4:10)
6	Andrina Turenne – Viens avec moi (3:14)
7	Emcee introduction of Étienne Fletcher (15 seconds)
10	Étienne Fletcher – Chérie Chérie (2:15)
11	Introduction of Beau Nectar (0:15)
12	Beau Nectar – Le Noyer (3:11)
13	Jérémie Brémault – Mauvais jours (3:33)
14	Yao – Imaginaire (2:25)
	END OF PART ONE
15	Introduction to round table panel (0:08)
16	Entre Artists round table panel (20:00)
17	French RK – Rihana (3:12)
18	Beau Nectar – Buds (3:27)

Events, Station

2024 Golden MP3 Award Winners

4 May 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

The Golden MP3 Awards were given out at the Radio Waterloo Membership Appreciation Night on Saturday 15 March 2025 to shows that aired in 2024.

If you’ve won an award but didn’t make it to Membership Appreciation Night then you can pick up your award certificates at the studio, in the file holder under the deposit box.

DJ AdRock: Street Hop — Carmelo Farruggio

DJ Adrock Memorial Award is given for exceptional DJing. First awarded in 2012. Last year’s winner was Father To Son (Ben Van Osch and Gary Van Osch).

Community Radio Award: Welcome To The Civic Hub — Ritika Shrimali

Given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about. First awarded in 2013, then known as The Local Hero Award. Last year’s winner was Atardecer Ranchero (Felix Grande).

LP Show: Interzone — Coral Andrews

Awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years. First awarded in 2013. Last year’s winner was Interzone (Coral Andrews).

Freshest Beats: Through The Static — Jordan Kalist

Awarded to a show in the first three years of existence. First awarded in 2013. Last year’s winner was Through The Static (Jordan Kalist).

Talk Focused Show: Readers Delight — Jody Swannell and Richard Stephens

For the most interesting spoken word and informative talk. First awarded in 2019. Last year’s winner was Story Telling (Kerime Caan).

Culturally Diverse: Atardecer Ranchero — Felix Grande

Either best show expanding the cultural diversity of the station or a show that features many diverse cultures or features a culture that is under-represented in the area. First awarded in 2016. Last year’s winner was Mazaj Show (Bassam Awwad).

Graphic Material: Radio Nowhere — Don Janzen

Awarded to the show with best supporting images either through a poster, logo, or website posts. First awarded in 2015. Last year’s winner was From The Void (Chris Sherren).

Most Original: Unlimited Fortune — John Keating and Stephen Baltus

Awarded to a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo. First awarded in 2014. Last year’s winner was Unlimited Fortune (Stephen Baltus, John Keating).

Sonic Boom: No Crap Radio — PJ Smith

The name is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music. First awarded as a Golden MP3 Award in 2018, but dates back to at least 2006. Last year’s winner was Truth Radio (Mandeep Chagger).

SoundFM Soldier: Jeff Stager — (Programming Committee Coordinator)

The SoundFM Soldier award is given to members who have put in a lot of work behind the scenes to keep Radio Waterloo Community Radio alive. The name is an homage to the past nickname of the station and the hard work that people did at that time to move the station from the UW campus and to become its own entity) *This award is often given to two people. First awarded as a Golden MP3 Award in 2013, but dates back to the time the transmitter was relocated to the Albert Street location (2008?). Last year’s winners were Gary Van Osch and Barbara Urbach for painting the studio.

Video Crown the Radio Star: Community Connections — (Jenniefer Stronge)

Given to the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program. First awarded in 2018, then called Video King The Radio Star. Last year’s winner was Community Connections (Jenniefer Stronge, Jeff Stager, Bob Jonkman).

Teamwork Transition: Bandwidth — The Bandwidth Crew, and So Old It’s New — Karlo Berkovich

Given to the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo. First awarded in 2018. Last year’s winners were Wax Jungle (Raph Kanai, Maciek Gudrymowicz, Carmelo Farruggio) and Pressure Drop (Nat Persaud).

The Bandwidth Crew in 2024 was:

William Bernier
Charlie Dickson
William Dolson
Siimar Leen Kaur
Catherine Maddock
Bastian Perez
Emma Schuster
Jess Xu
Joyce Yang
Chris Barclay
Celina Cayabyab
Fio Gandola
Sahal Sajeer
Arya Shababi
Nicholas Verberk

Local Liaison of Canada — CKMS News — Dan Kellar and MP Holmes

Given to a DJ who puts local stories on a national level. First awarded in 2013, then called Community Champion. Last Year’s winner was Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat (Narine Dat Sookram).

FUNdraiser Of The Year — Klausterfokken — Mason Tikl

Award is given to a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts. First awarded in 2016. Last year’s winner was Carmelo Farruggio.

Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: Late Night Vibes — Maciek Gudrymowicz

Given to the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air. First awarded in 2020 when Remote Live-To-Air kits were made available to keep programmers on the air during Covid 19. Last year’s winner was Virasat Radio (Baljinder Tamber).

Boomerang Award — DJ Bridge (Sedrick Thomas) of Megamix Show

For long ago programmers who have come back. (Not selected on form, it’s just awarded…) First conceived in 2023, but not awarded until now.

Best Podcast: $A-surreal-image-of-a-teratoma-with-lava-pouring-out-of-a-screaming-mouth.-The-lava-is-vibrant-with-fractal-colors-creating-a-psychedelic-effect.-Arou$ From The Void — Chris Sherren

Awarded to the program with the best podcast based on the on-air show. First awarded this year for 2024.

Service Recognition

First Year Service Award

Alex Adefemi
Stephen Baltus
Richard Brereton
Fio Gandola
Jordan Kalist
John Keating
Lori Gentle Eagle Lafond
Anne Leslie
Issac Two White Feather Petonoquot
Ritika Shrimali

Second Year Service Award

Kerime Carpan
Don Janzen
Kara Shaw
Lynda Shaw

Fifth Year Service Award

Richard Giles
Winston Vassell

Twentieth Year Service Award

Raph Kanai

Shows, Syrup Moose Radio

Syrup Moose Radio

2 May 2025 Radio Waterloo 2 Comments

Syrup Moose Radio has a primary focus on heavier or more experimental music – though Brendan reserves the right to basically just play anything that strikes him. He also injects a lot of leftist views and values and provides commentary there, and occasionally interviews. Though it is predominantly a music show.

Syrup Moose Radio is hosted by Brendan, is syndicated on CKMS-FM and airs on Saturdays from Midnight to 2:00am.

Shows, Syndicated, When We Wake

When We Wake

28 April 2025 Radio Waterloo 2 Comments

When We Wake is a weekly radio show showcasing new Canadian indie music.

Most shows also include an in-depth and intimate interview with artists heard on When We Wake.

Runner Up Best Variety Music Program, 2024 CRABO Awards.

When We Wake is hosted by Andrew Shaver of Clever Hopes, is syndicated on CKMS-FM, and airs on Tuesdays from 4:30am to 5:30am.

You can connect with Andrew Shaver on his website: https://theandrewshaver.com/

She Is Your Neighbour, Shows, Syndicated

She Is Your Neighbour

6 April 2025 Radio Waterloo

In 2019, She Is Your Neighbour was launched in the form of a blog series and social media campaign. Women’s Crisis Services of Waterloo Region (WSCWR) asked community leaders to share their perspectives on domestic violence and explain why they are invested in ending it. These community leaders became ambassadors of the She Is Your Neighbour project. Together, WCSWR and these leaders explored different types of abuse and challenged the misconception that domestic violence refers only to physical violence. Many ambassadors shared stories of emotional, psychological, and financial violence that they have witnessed or experienced.

In fall 2020, the She Is Your Neighbour podcast was released! In the podcast, WCSWR takes a deep dive into domestic violence. Through thought-provoking discussions WCSWR addresses hard topics like domestic violence and the drug trade, violence against Indigenous women and girls, challenges for transgender youth seeking support, and more.

Season Two was produced in 2021. Throughout this season, we build on topics we explored in Season One and fill in the blanks by covering new topic areas. Join us as we explore the realities and complexities of domestic violence.

Our goal is to increase awareness and understanding of domestic violence through thought-provoking discussions, highlighting groups who are disproportionately impacted. We all have a role to play in ending domestic violence.

She Is Your Neighbour is hosted by Jenna Mayne.

She Is Your Neighbour is now in its seventh season, and re-airing on CKMS-FM on Tuesdays from 10:00am to 11:00am starting with Season One in April 2025.

What Next?

WCSWR encourages you to get involved! Read a blog story, tune into the podcast, buy a book, start conversations, and use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour. We can’t do this without you! We all have a role to play in ending domestic violence.

What is Domestic Violence?

There are many forms of domestic violence, all of which include attempts to maintain power and control over the thoughts, beliefs and behaviour of a woman by creating fear and/or dependency. All forms of abuse result in the woman feeling powerless, unequal and unsafe.

Forms of Domestic Violence

Domestic abuse includes but is not limited to:

Emotional
Physical
Psychological
Financial
Sexual
Verbal
Spiritual

Know the signs

Signs of domestic abuse include but are not limited to:

Insults or put downs, name calling
Violent outbursts
Threats of violence or harm
Threats to destroy property or harm pets
Forced sexual acts
Physical assault
Control over finances
Unkept promises of change

We all have a role to play in ending domestic violence

Use the hashtag #SheIsYourNeighbour

Off The Air, Sovereign Canada, Syndicated

Sovereign Canada

12 March 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Sovereign Canada highlights what makes us Canadian. Show host Mike McCulloch presents interviews with Canadian political leaders and subject matter experts in fields relating to sovereignty – spanning history to political science, and from international relations and law to immigration, military, and more. He recaps news as it relates to the continuing threat of annexation, and endeavours to speak with regular Canadians who are making a difference. .

Sovereign Canada is syndicated from NCRA station CIVL-FM. It is not currently on the CKMS-FM schedule.

Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie, Off The Air, Syndicated

Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie 2025

1 March 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie (RVF) is one of the cultural events organized annually to celebrate International Francophonie Day (March 20), which promotes the French language and the many ways it is expressed across Canada.

From March 1 to 31, Canada will be celebrating its Francophonie! Hundreds of activities are planned across the country, including multicultural gatherings, performances, film screenings, contests, and educational activities—it’s all cause to celebrate!

The RVF is a fantastic opportunity to celebrate together!

Les Rendez-vous de la Francophonie is hosted by Catherine Fisher, and is syndicated from the NCRA and CRFC, and airs on CKMS-FM on Sundays in March 2025 from 5:00pm to 5:30pm with the following episodes:

2 March 2025

An interview with Ajà Besler, Executive Director of the Dialogue Network about the month of the Francophonie and the activities that the Network has planned. The interview includes a music track by Nova Scotia artist P’tit Belliveau – the track is called Demain, the album is Un homme et son piano, and it is available on Bonsound Records.

9 March 2025

Pierre Davidson, a community radio host and volunteer at CFUZ-FM in Penticton, BC.
Anick Silencieux, Founder and Executive Director of the non-profit Support Black Charities.

16 March 2025

Laura Yaros, a certified translator, journalist, and a former community radio host in Montreal.
Vanessa Lisabelle, an independent podcaster, journalist, and radio host at CFMX-FM in Granby, Quebec.

23 March 2025

Louis Béland, Directeur Generale of L’Alliance des radios communautaires du Canada.
Dr. Larry Steele, an Associate Professor at Mount Saint Vincent University and programmer on CKDU-FM.

30 March 2025

Angelica Carrero, Directrice générale of L’Association des radiodiffuseurs communautaires du Québec.
Alexandre Chartier, Executive Director of Société historique de la Saskatchewan.

Meet The Candidate, Meet The Candidate - 2025 Provincial Election, Off The Air, Radio Waterloo Production

Meet The Candidate – 2025 Provincial Election

6 February 2025 Radio Waterloo 2 Comments

Meet The Candidate brings the candidates from Waterloo Region into the studio to present their party platform, the local issues they’ll tackle, the reasons they’re running, and maybe a personal glimpse into their life outside of politics. This is not an interview show, this is just the candidate, speaking directly to you, the voter.

The Ontario provincial election is on Thursday 27 February 2025 — Get your information about the candidates now!

Meet The Candidate is hosted by Bob Jonkman and airs on CKMS-FM weekdays at 9:00am from Monday 10 February 2025 to Tuesday 25 February 2025.

Subscribe to the podcast!

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All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

Recent Episodes

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Meet The Candidate: Campaign Analysis with Martin de Groot and Bob Jonkman For Meet The Candidate all 31 candidates in Waterloo Region were invited to participate, but only 13 accepted the invitation. Some candidates tactfully declined, but most just ignored our requests. So, for this last episode of Meet The Candidate on Tuesday 25 February 2025, Martin de Groot and Bob Jonkman discuss the Ontario provincial election … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: James Schulz, Libertarian candidate for Waterloo James Schulz, Libertarian candidate for Waterloo came into the CKMS-FM studio for Meet The Candidate on Monday, 24 February 2025 to talk to the voters. Party: Ontario Libertarian Party Website: https://libertarian.on.ca/candidates/james-schulz Email: stephyandjamess@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572958871961 https://www.facebook.com/james.schulz.79 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/james.schulz.79/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@james.schulz.79 See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-james-schulz-libertarian-candidate-for-waterloo.mp3, 14 MBytes. Subscribe to the podcast! Video YouTube: Meet … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Aislinn Clancy, Green Party candidate for Kitchener Centre Aislinn Clancy, Green Party candidate for Kitchener Centre came into the CKMS-FM studio for Meet The Candidate on Monday 24 February 2025 to talk to the voters. Party: Green Party of Ontario Website: https://www.voteclancy.ca/ https://gpo.ca/candidate/aislinn-clancy/ Email: voteclancy@gpo.ca Aislinn.Clancy@gmail.com Phone: +1-226-505-6571 Twitter(X): https://x.com/AislinnClancyKC https://x.com/aislinn_clancy Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AislinnClancyKC/ https://www.facebook.com/voteclancy2023/ https://www.facebook.com/aislinn.clancy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aislinnclancykc/ https://www.instagram.com/aislinnclancy/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/aislinnclancy LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aislinn-clancy-2b4bb51b8/ Reddit: … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Colleen James, Liberal candidate for Kitchener Centre Colleen James, Liberal candidate for Kitchener Centre, came to the CKMS-FM studio on Friday 21 February 2025 to talk to the voters. Party: Ontario Liberal Party Website: https://colleen-james.ca https://colleenjames.ontarioliberal.ca/ Email: hello@colleen-james.ca ColleenJames@ontarioliberal.ca Phone: +1-519-342-6509 +1-519-500-8220 Twitter(X): https://x.com/_colleenjames Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/colleenjames4mpp https://www.facebook.com/people/Colleen-James-Political-Candidate-Region-of-Waterloo/100079580328645 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/colleenjames4mpp/ https://www.instagram.com/councillorcolleen LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenjames01/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/colleenjames.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@councillorcolleen See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-colleen-james-liberal-candidate-for-kitchener-centre.mp3, … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Christopher Nuhn, independent candidate for Kitchener Centre Christopher Nuhn, independent candidate for Kitchener Centre, talks to the voters. Party: Independent Website: https://wearethechange.ca/ https://votemate.org/c/11176?riding=2068 Email: votechrisnuhn@gmail.com chrisnuhn@gmail.com Phone: +1-226-600-6292 +1-519-804-5424 Twitter(X): https://x.com/eastmanblues Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573140781416 https://www.facebook.com/christopher.nuhn YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@chrisnuhn6669 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-nuhn-6a5821328/ See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-christopher-nuhn-independent-candidate-for-kitchener-centre.mp3, 22 MBytes. Subscribe to the podcast! Video YouTube: Meet The Candidate: Christopher Nuhn, independent candidate for Kitchener Centre … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Catherine Fife, NDP candidate for Waterloo Catherine Fife, NDP candidate for Waterloo, came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to voters on Thursday 20 February 2025. Party: New Democratic Party of Ontario Website: https://catherinefife.ontariondp.ca/ Email: catherine.fife@ontariondp.ca Phone: +1-519-746-3025 Twitter(X): https://x.com/CFifeKW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/catherinefifeNDP Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterloompp/ https://www.instagram.com/cfifekw/ https://www.instagram.com/catherinefife/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CatherineFifeKW https://www.youtube.com/@CFifeKW LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/catherine-fife/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/waterloompp.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@waterloompp Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_Fife See all episodes. Podcast … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Jessica Riley, Green Party candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler Jessica Riley, Green Party candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler, came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to voters on Thursday 20 February 2025. She was accompanied by Shefaza Esmail, Green Party candidate for Waterloo. Party: Green Party of Ontario Website: https://www.riley4ksh.ca/ Email: jessica.s.riley@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/KSHgreens LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicasriley/ See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-jessica-riley-green-party-candidate-for-kitchener-south-hespeler.mp3, 23 … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Brooklin Wallis, NDP candidate for Kitchener Centre Brooklin Wallis, NDP candidate for Kitchener Centre, came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to voters on Wednesday 19 February 2025. She was accompanied by her campaign manager, Alex Loop. Party: New Democratic Party of Ontario Website: http://votebrooklin.ca https://brooklinwallis.ca/ https://brooklinwallis.ontariondp.ca/ Email: brooklin.wallis@ontariondp.ca Phone: +1-416-591-8637 Twitter(X): https://x.com/BrooklinWR Facebook: https://facebook.com/brooklinwr Instagram: https://instagram.com/brooklinwr YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrooklinWallis LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooklinwr/ Reddit: … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Marjorie Knight, NDP candidate in Cambridge Marjorie Knight, NDP candidate for Cambridge, came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to voters on Wednesday 19 February 2025. Party: New Democratic Party of Ontario Website: https://marjorieknight.ontariondp.ca/ https://cambridge.ontariopc.ca/ Email: marjorie.knight@ontariondp.ca Phone: +1-226-473-1001 Twitter(X): https://x.com/knightmjaknight Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MarjorieKnightCambridge Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knightmja2021/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marjorie-knight-579864304/ See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-marjorie-knight-ndp-candidate-for-cambridge.mp3, 22 MBytes. Subscribe to the podcast! Video YouTube: … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Jeff Donkersgoed, candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler Jeff Donkersgoed, NDP candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler, came into the CKMS-FM studio on Tuesday 18 February 2025 to talk to the voters. Party: New Democratic Party of Ontario Website: https://jeffdonkersgoed.ontariondp.ca/ Email: jeff.donkersgoed@ontariondp.ca Phone: +1-416-591-8637 Twitter(X): https://x.com/jjdonkersgoed Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572122113473 https://www.facebook.com/jeff.donkersgoed.5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/donkersgoedjeff/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-donkersgoed-9bb5731b6/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@donkersgoedjeff See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-jeff-donkersgoed-ndp-candidate-for-kitchener-south-hespeler.mp3, 22 MBytes. … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Jodi Szimanski, NDP candidate for Kitchener — Conestoga Jodi Szimanski, NDP candidate for Kitchener — Conestoga, came into the CKMS-FM studio on Tuesday 18 February 2025 to speak to the voters. Party: New Democratic Party of Ontario Website: https://jodiszimanski.ontariondp.ca/ Email: jodi.szimanski@ontariondp.ca Phone: +1-226-476-2063 Twitter(X): https://x.com/JodiSz Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jodiszimanskindpcandidate Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jodiszimanski LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodiszimanski/ Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/jodisz.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@jodiszi See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-jodi-szimanski-ndp-candidate-for-kitchener-conestoga.mp3, 22 MBytes. … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Shefaza Esmail, Green Party candidate for Waterloo Shefaza Esmail, the Green Party candidate for Waterloo, came into the CKMS-FM studio on Friday 14 February 2025 to speak to the voters. She was joined by Jessica Riley, Green Party candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler. Party: Green Party of Ontario Website: https://www.shefaza.ca/ https://gpo.ca/candidate/shefaza-esmail/ Email: shefazaesmail@gpo.ca Twitter(X): https://x.com/shefazae Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shefaza.esmail Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shefazaforwaterloo/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shefaza-esmail-56b64031/ … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Clayton Moore, Liberal Party candidate for Waterloo Clayton Moore, the Liberal Party candidate for Waterloo, came into the CKMS-FM studio on Wednesday 12 February 2025 to speak to the voters. Party: Ontario Liberal Party Website: https://voteclayton.ca/ Email: info@voteclayton.ca Phone: +1-519-513-1062 Twitter(X): https://x.com/_ClaytonM Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Clayton-Moore/61571460842068/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/voteforclayton/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@itsClaytonMoore Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/clayton-moore.bsky.social See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-clayton-moore-liberal-party-candidate-for-waterloo.mp3, 22 MBytes. Subscribe to the podcast! … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate: Rob Deutschmann, Liberal Party candidate for Cambridge Rob Deutschmann, the Liberal Party candidate for Cambridge, came into the CKMS-FM studio on Tuesday 11 February 2025 to speak to the voters. Party: Ontario Liberal Party Website: https://www.robformpp.ca/ Email: info@robformpp.ca Phone: +1-548-889-5719 Twitter(X): https://x.com/Rob_for_MPP https://x.com/robdeutschmann Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robert.deutschmann.75 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rob_deutschmann/ https://www.instagram.com/robdeutschmann/ LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/robdeutschmann Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrtownhalls.bsky.social Threads: https://www.threads.net/@robdeutschmann See all episodes. Podcast Download: meet-the-candidate-rob-deutschmann-liberal-party-candidate-for-cambridge.mp3, 24 MBytes. … Continue reading →

Meet The Candidate – 2025 Provincial Election Meet The Candidate brings the candidates from Waterloo Region into the studio to present their party platform, the local issues they’ll tackle, the reasons they’re running, and maybe a personal glimpse into their life outside of politics. This is not an interview show, this is just the candidate, speaking directly to you, the voter. The … Continue reading →

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Special Presentation, Syndicated

World Radio Day 2025

3 February 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Hello there!

As we gear up to celebrate World Radio Day on Thursday, 13 February 2025, we are excited to invite you to a significant event that underscores radio’s vital role in uniting communities across Canada and beyond. We were thinking you could provide some valuable information and interesting discussion during this event on our live-to-air, syndicated radio show and in-person event.

After last year’s event, the NCRA/ANREC, CKCU‑FM and Farm Radio International are collaborating once again to bring you an environmentally focused live-to-air broadcast. With this year’s theme being “Radio and Climate Change” we hope to showcase the transformative power of radio in promoting dialogue, fostering cultural diversity, and giving a voice to underrepresented communities.

What to expect

If you’re attending in-person at Carlton University in Ottawa, there will be snacks with radio peers alike and a live broadcast by CKCU‑FM. This is an event that aims to bring industry professionals together, as well as politicians, to showcase the power of radio.

The event will take place at Carleton University from 11:00am to 2:00pm EST on Thursday, 13 February 2025. Lunch will be provided free of charge. CKMS‑FM Radio Waterloo will be simulcasting the event with CKCU‑FM.

How to Participate

Attend in person and be live on air for a quick discussion.

This discussion can touch on the theme “Radio and Climate Change” or another relevant theme to community radio, and our celebration could take 5 to 10 minutes.

If you wish to attend, registration is free, but you need food numbers. Please reserve your spot.

If you cannot attend but would still like to show your support, we ask that you take the time to tune in and show support for your favourite local radio station, campus radio, public broadcast, or a special program that day.

We look forward to seeing you on World Radio Day.
Warm regards,

Barry Rooke
Executive Director NCRA/ANREC
On behalf of NCRA/ANREC, CKCU‑FM and Farm Radio International

Get more information about World Radio Day from UNESCO and from the NCRA Invitation to World Radio Day 2025.

!earshot Daily, Shows, Syndicated

!earshot Daily

16 January 2025 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Every day on !earshot Daily a different host from within the National Campus and Community Radio Association’s member’s station and network hosts a 30-minute show. The host selects the songs, shares stories and talks about what’s important to them and their community, connected to the larger Canadian network. !earshot Daily features artists found at !earshot-Distro or on the official campus and community charts for Canada, !earshot-Online.

!earshot Daily is hosted by DJs from Campus and Community stations across Canada, and airs on CKMS-FM every weekday from 5:30am to 5:59am.

Making Contact, Shows, Syndicated

Making Contact

6 January 2025 Radio Waterloo

Frequencies of Change Media (FoC Media) uses audio storytelling to inspire a more just world. As a journalism organization committed to truth, we honor the rich wisdom and lived experience of historically oppressed and marginalized communities. Through our radio show and podcast, “Making Contact,” we challenge harmful power structures and move toward the future we envision.

Our vision is a just and thriving world based on collective healing and interdependence. We embrace the human experience in all its complexity. Through the power of storytelling, challenge dominant narratives and empower communities to engage in meaningful action.

Making Contact is syndicated from Frequencies of Change Media and airs on CKMS-FM Mondays from 1:30pm to 2:00pm.

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CKMS New Year’s Eve Special

24 December 2024 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Join the CKMS DJs, show hosts, volunteers, and friends for the CKMS Second Annual New Year’s Eve Special!

We’ll have an evening of chitchat, music, witticisms, music, banter, and more music. It’s an On-Air New Year’s Eve Party. Bring Your Own Egg Nog.

We’ll get started sometime after 8:30pm on Tuesday 31 December 2025, and go until well after midnight. You can chat with the on-air crew in the Chat Box on the Listen Live page.

Ring in the New Year with your favourite Community Radio Station!

!earshot20, Shows, Syndicated

!earshot20

15 December 2024 Radio Waterloo

!earshot20 is a nationally syndicated radio show that counts down the Top 20 albums of the week from across Canada according to www.earshot-online.com

!earshot20 is hosted by DJ Darko, syndicated from !eDDS run by the NCRA, and returns to the CKMS-FM schedule on 26 December 2024 to air Thursdays from 1:00am to 3:00am.

Dickson and Bruce, Shows, Syndicated

Dickson and Bruce

29 October 2024 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Dickson and Bruce isn’t the the theatre performances, but Interviews with actors from the Dickson and Bruce show. Learn about both the actors and the characters they portray.

Dickson and Bruce is syndicated from Stephen W. Young and airs on CKMS-FM alternate Tuesdays from 11:30pm to Midnight.

Home Range: Promenade, Syndicated

Home Range: Promenade

27 October 2024 Radio Waterloo 1 Comment

Home Range: Promenade is an experimental community radio magazine. Promenade is produced by the Home Range Story Kitchen, an offshoot of the Commons Studio at The Working Centre.

Home Range: Promenade is hosted by Martin de Groot, is syndicated on CKMS-FM from the Home Range Story Kitchen, and airs on Monday from 5:00pm to 6:00pm.

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Special: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, 3pm on 30 September 2024

26 September 2024 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

September 30, 2024 is the fourth federal statutory holiday to honour residential and day school Survivors. Radio Waterloo and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation (NCTR), in partnership with the Anishinaabe Algonquin Nation, will be broadcasting a 90-minute fully-bilingual live broadcast event to mark the day. This is an opportunity for you to hear from Survivors, and to help to further reconciliation efforts.

The gathering will be broadcast live from Parliament Hill in Ottawa between 3:00pm-4:30pm Eastern Time on Monday, 30 September 2024.

This is an opportunity to amplify the voices of survivors through the only live broadcast National event to commemorate this important day. This broadcast pays tribute to the children who never made it home from residential schools and honours those who survived. This deeply-moving gathering will encompass sacred ceremony, powerful reflections from esteemed Elders and Survivors as well as moving performances from First Nations, Inuit and Métis artists.

The event itself is open to the public and will draw thousands of Canadians together in a gesture of healing.

The event, shaped by the NCTR’s Survivor’s Circle, is held partly in response to the Calls to Action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (CTA #85) and the Calls for Justice from the Final Report of the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls (CTJ#6.1).

Shows, Sounds of Broadway, Syndicated

Sounds of Broadway

15 September 2024 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

On Broadway with host Stuart Brown features chats and interviews, a companion to Sounds of Broadway – a 24/7 online Broadway music radio.

Sounds of Broadway is hosted by Stuart Brown and is syndicated on CKMS-FM on Wednesdays from 11:00pm to Midnight.

Guess That Record, Shows, Syndicated

Guess That Record

26 August 2024 Radio Waterloo Leave a comment

Jackson Reed says: Guess That Record starts with an interview where the guest and I talk about their career. In the second half of the show, I pull a record out of my collection, and we then play a game of 20 questions to determine the identity of the album. Once that’s done, we have a discussion about the record..

Guess That Record is hosted by Jackson Reed and airs on CKMS-FM alternate Wednesdays from 11:00am to 11:59am.

CKMS Radio Waterloo Announces:

The Power-Up Community Radio 2025 Fall Fundraiser

November 1st through November 14th, 2025

Power-Up Community Radio

Agenda

Terms of Office

What does it take to be a Board member?

How does the Board operate?

About The Board

Podcasts in the rotation:

Service Recognition

First Year Service Award

Second Year Service Award

Fifth Year Service Award

Twentieth Year Service Award

What Next?

What is Domestic Violence?

Forms of Domestic Violence

Know the signs

We all have a role to play in ending domestic violence

Recent Episodes

What to expect

How to Participate

Community Radio in Waterloo Region

November 1^st through November 14^th, 2025