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CKMS Community News airs on CKMS-FM on Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 2:00pm to 2:30pm, and Sunday from 3:00pm to 3:30pm.

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Many sheep in a pen look at the camera from behind a fence board. Gutsy farmers are taking on the challenge of re-invigorating the Canadian wool market Host: Leah Gerber These days, most Canadians source their sweaters, socks, hats, mitts, blankets, and all the other things we use yarn and cloth for, from abroad. The textile industry was once a major part of Waterloo Region and across Canada, but it’s been globalized away. For many farmers, selling their fleece isn’t worth the … Continue reading Gutsy farmers are taking on the challenge of re-invigorating the Canadian wool market →
A picture in winter of a tent nestled under a large sprawling tree at a homeless encampment in Calgary. Snow blankets the ground and the background sky is grey, and is punctured by a canadian flag waving above the tree branches. CKMS News -2025-01-22- Extreme cold threatens lives while regional government initiates action. CKMS News -2025-01-22- Extreme cold elicits advocate pressure and forces regional government action dan kellar Kitchener, ON – As daytime temperatures dipped below -20 degrees this week in Waterloo Region, anti-poverty advocates in Waterloo Region demanded action from municipal governments to open more indoor space for homeless community members. In response, the region teamed with … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-01-22- Extreme cold threatens lives while regional government initiates action. →
A brown brick raised bungalow with a for sale sign depicting a real estate agent and their phone number in front. What Waterloo Region’s home buyers, sellers and renters need to know going in to 2025 Host: Leah Gerber Heading into 2025, the Region’s potential home buyers, sellers and renters are anxious to know what the outlook is for this year’s real estate market. Experts including Christal Moura of Cornerstone Association of Realtors and Anthony Passarelli of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation say the Bank of Canada’s recent decrease in … Continue reading What Waterloo Region’s home buyers, sellers and renters need to know going in to 2025 →
A poster for the works-in-progress mini festival. a translucent green layer tints the poster which has the words "works-in-progress mini festival" in the middle with "Jan 16-18, 2025 The Registry Theathre 122 Frederick St, Kitchener" the text is overlaid over 4 pictures, one with people standing on the Komagata Maru ship, another of a woman in a dress with yellow kitchen gloves on holding a cane. the thrid with two people making expressions and communicating with ech other, and the 4th with a bearded dude looking at a camera and his face is displayed on a larger screen behind him. CKMS News -2025-01-17- MT Space hosting “Works-in-Progress” mini festival this weekend CKMS News – 2025-01-17- MT Space hosting “Works-in-Progress” Mini Festival this weekend. dan kellar Kitchener, ON – Theatre lovers in Waterloo Region will have a chance this week to peek behind the curtain and experience some of the creative process involved in creating a play, as MT Space hosts their first ever “Works-in-Progress” mini-festival, part … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-01-17- MT Space hosting “Works-in-Progress” mini festival this weekend →
a photograph of a crowd of people, some waving small Palestinian flags in front of a musician on stage at the inaugural Palestinian Art Exhibition. The bearded musician is wearing a keffiyeh on his head and playing a guitar. CKMS News -2025-01-17- Art exhibition brings Palestinian culture and heritage to Kitchener’s city hall CKMS News -2025-01-17- Art exhibition brings Palestinian culture and heritage to Kitchener’s city hall dan kellar Kitchener, ON – The second annual Palestinian Art Exhibition will take place at Kitchener’s city hall this weekend and will feature poetry, music, dancing, visual artworks, and several interactive workshops.  Organised by grassroots groups Sporas Scattered, the exhibition is … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-01-17- Art exhibition brings Palestinian culture and heritage to Kitchener’s city hall →
A photograph with Amy Smoke and Bangishimo standing beside the fire pit where teh sacred fire burned during the O:se Kenhionhata:tie land back camp. They stand on green grass with trees and a picnic shelter in the background. Amy and Bangishimo are wearing jeans and dark jackets. Amy has a hat on and where her long dark hair flows from beneath it. Bangishimo is rocking blue hair and matching spectacles. CKMS News -2025-01-15- Exploring Indigenous futurisms at WPL’s Indigenous reading circle CKMS News -2025-01-15- Exploring Indigenous futurisms at WPL’s first Indigenous reading circle. dan kellar Waterloo – A new Indigenous reading circle at the Waterloo public library will explore a variety of short stories, essays, and poetry by Indigenous writers.  Amy Smoke, a co-facilitator of the reading circle, told CKMS News “people think we are stuck in … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-01-15- Exploring Indigenous futurisms at WPL’s Indigenous reading circle →
A picture of an open laptop and a person's hand near the keyboard. The person's other hand is holding a sheet of paper with mathematical equations on them. On the laptop screen is the onestoptalk.ca page with the text "start with a conversation, leave with a plan" on the screen. CKMS News -2025-01-09- New mental health tool accessible for youth in Ontario CKMS News -2025-01-09- New accessible mental health tool for youth in Ontario dan kellar Ontario – A recent report highlights that the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated a decline in mental health in Canada. The Canadian Mental Health Association’s State of Mental Health in Canada 2024 report shows 26% of people reported “poor” or “fair” mental health … Continue reading CKMS News -2025-01-09- New mental health tool accessible for youth in Ontario →
An indigo-coloured locker system sits in a community centre lobby. It comes equipped with a screen interface for people to access the library’s system as well as the materials they have placed on hold. Materials for pick up are held in anonymous locker cubbies only accessible with the holder’s library card number. There are other locker cubbies that showcase the materials inside so that people can see what is available to borrow at the locker. No library? No problem. Kitchener Public Library and city staff co-launch a new library locker pilot Host: Leah Gerber Starting this week, people can access the Kitchener Public Library’s resources through a library locker pilot program, with lockers located at Victoria Hills and Chandler Mowat community centres. The lockers function like mini library vending machines, with resources accessible for anyone with a library card number. If you residents don’t have a … Continue reading No library? No problem. Kitchener Public Library and city staff co-launch a new library locker pilot →
A woman with blonde hair, cat-eye glasses and a red sweater poses for a professional photo. City of Waterloo staff and council release the 2025 budget, announce 6.34 percent tax increase Host: Leah Gerber The City of Waterloo staff published a press release last week announcing the confirmation of the 2025 budget and a 6.34 percent property tax increase. Waterloo staff and council determine the budget in three year increments, so this was a confirmation of a budget and tax increase that had been predetermined last … Continue reading City of Waterloo staff and council release the 2025 budget, announce 6.34 percent tax increase →
A small pile of hand made knitted or crocheted baby hats sits on a table Compelled to craft: more people turning to arts programming after the pandemic Host: Leah Gerber Since the pandemic, recreation managers across Kitchener-Waterloo are noticing a sustained increase in the number of people participating consistently in arts and crafts programming. Radio Waterloo spoke with programming managers for the City of Waterloo, City of Kitchener and the Kitchener market, who all had similar observations: Whether it’s for seniors during … Continue reading Compelled to craft: more people turning to arts programming after the pandemic →

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