Radio Waterloo will be at Kiwanis Park in Kitchener on Saturday 12 September 2026 to encourage walkers, riders, rollers, and all participants in the Walk For Parkinson’s event.
Tune in from 10:00am to 1:00pm to listen to the live broadcast. We’ll talk to organizers, participants, spectators, and play some music to keep the walkers going. The Radio Waterloo Astrologer predicts a sunny morning, come join us at Kiwanis Park in Kitchener!
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:
Budget from last year.
Vote on Budget for coming year.
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!
Unity Fest KW is a celebration of a partnership between Waterloo Taxi / Lokal and Radio Waterloo, sponsored by Waterloo Taxi, on the 12th of July from 12 PM til 8 PM in the Uptown Waterloo Square. With vendors and diverse entertainment, including CKMS DJs and performers, as well as artists from the community.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
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).
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).
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.
Radio Waterloo will be broadcasting this concert Live-To-Air from Ouroboros from 8:00pm to 2:00am! Tune in to CKMS-FM 102.7, or listen online at https://radiowaterloo.ca/listen.
Winterloo is Waterloo’s yearly, free, Winter celebration, visited by thousands and held in Uptown Waterloo. With ice carvers, skating in the Square, entertained by DJ King Kadeem, you can enjoy hot drinks, food trucks, and giant games with your friends and family. The event starts at Noon and runs til 5 pm. Felix Ranchero in the CKMS booth at Winterloo 2024. CKMS will have our booth set up in the Visitor Information Centre, Waterloo.Visitor Information Centre Map with DJ Carmelo of Street Hop starting at Noon. We are featuring DJ Bridge with the Megamix Show from 2pm to 4pm and DJ Felix of Atardecer Ranchero/Dusk on the Ranch at 4pm til closing. DJ King Kadeem in the DJ Dome at Winterloo 2024CKMS relies on volunteers to attend events. We are working on CKMS exposure in the community! Come out and see us and say hello! Dress warmly! Bob Jonkman in the CKMS booth at Winterloo 2024. This event requires snow and cold weather; in case there’s no snow on the 25th of January, the backup date for the event is the 1st of February.
CKMS-FM DJs together with Denim Entertainment have a central spot at Open Streets—Willis Way Uptown Waterloo—on the 15th of June, 2024, from 12 pm til 6 pm. We are doing Live to Air from the event!
It will be an amazing day, with: KW Breakers, Giant Games, Art Market and more!
Thanks to all who came out and supported our 2024 Golden MP3 Awards. So many thanks to our host Ouroboros, and the gracious performers. Congratulations to our winners of the Golden MP3s, and a special congratulations to Coral Andrews for 45 years CKMS Service Recognition.
Thank you Michael Heitmann for helping with photos!
The Golden MP3 Awards were awarded at the CKMS Golden MP3 Awards Party 2024 held at the Ouroboros Sports Lounge on 9 March 2024. And also on 10 March 2024, since the party went long into the night.
The DJ Adrock Memorial Award for Exceptional DJing goes to Father To Son, hosted by Ben Van Osch and Gary Van Osch.
LP Show
Best LP Show: 2023 – Interzone
The LP Show is awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years. It goes to Interzone, hosted by Squeeky Submersive.
Freshest Beats
Freshest Beats: 2023 – Through The Static
Freshest Beats is awarded to a show in the first three years of existence: Through The Static hosted by Jordan Kalist.
Community Radio Award
Community Radio Award: 2023 – Atardecer Ranchero
Atardecer Ranchero hosted by DJ Felix Ranchero wins the Community Radio Award, given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about.
Best Talk Focus
Best Talk Focus: 2023 – Story Telling
The most interesting spoken word and informative talk program was voted Story Telling with Kerime Carpan.
Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse
Best Cultural / Culturally Diverse: 2023 – Mazaj Show
This award is given to either the 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. The award goes to Mazaj Show produced by Bassam Awwad.
Best Graphic Material
Best Graphic Material: 2023 – From The Void
From The Void hosted by Chris Sherren wins for the show with best supporting images either through a poster, logo, or website posts.
Most Original Program
Most Original Program: 2023 – Unlimited Fortune
Most Original Program goes to Unlimited Fortune with Stephen Baltus and John Keating for a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo.
The Sonic Boom Award
Sonic Boom Award: 2023 – Truth Radio
Truth Radio hosted by Mandeep Chagger wins the Sonic Boom Award. The name is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music.
SoundFM Soldier
SoundFM Soldier: 2023 – Gary Van Osch & Barbara Urbach (studio painting)
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to two 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. The winners are Gary Van Osch and Barbara Urbach for painting the studio.
Video Crown the Radio Star
Video Crown the Radio Star: 2023 – Community Connections
CKMS Community Connections wins the award for the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program. The Executive Producer of CKMS Community Connections is Jennifer Stronge, associate producers are Jeff Stager and Bob Jonkman.
Teamwork Transition
Teamwork Transition: 2023 – Wax Jungle & Pressure Drop
The Wax Jungle with Raph Kanai, Maciek Gudrymowicz, and Carmelo Farruggio, and Pressure Drop with Nat Persaud win the award for the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo.
Local Liaison of Canada
Local Liaison of Canada: 2023 – Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat
Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat wins the Local Liaison of Canada award for the DJ who puts local stories on a national level.
FUNdraiser of the Year
FUNdraiser of the Year: 2023 – Carmelo Farruggio
Carmelo Farruggio is the FUNdraiser of the Year, for promoting a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts.
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: 2023 – Virasat Radio
The Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast is given toVirasat Radio, produced by Baljinder Tamber, for the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air.
Awards for Years of On-Air Programming
In addition to the Golden MP3 awards, CKMS recognized our show hosts for years of service to the community. Hosts of shows 10 years and over received a certificate signed by our President and Secretary. Congratulations to those who have passed these milestones!
One Year on Air
Radio Nowhere – DON JANZEN
Music with Kara and Michele – MICHELE MERCER, KARA SHAW, LYNDA SHAW
Mixtape Monopoly – LUKE HICKSON
Through the Static – JORDAN KALIST
Two Years on Air
81 82 83 84 – LEE GREGORY
Radio Boorama – HAMUD ELMI
100X Life – AJIT SEERHA
The Jack and Marc Show – MARC OPIE, JACK VAN BRUNSCHOT
Truth Radio – MANDEEP CHAGGER
Atardecer Radio – FELIX GRANDE
Reggae Patrol – SHAWN BUSH
The Clean Up Hour – RICHARD GILES
Five Years on Air
Bollywood Mirchi – ANDY NAGPAL
Into the Void, From The Void – CHRIS SHERREN
Requiem For Rock – ALEX SMART
Sauti Za Africa – YASIN DEWJI
The Riley Powis Show – RILEY POWIS
Virasat Radio – BALJINDER TAMBER
Mazaj Show – BASSAM AWWAD
Blue Sky Horse Radio (2015-2022), CKMS Community Connections, The Regime – JENNIEFER STRONG
Ten Years on Air
Klausterfokken – MASON TIKL
Fifteen Years on Air
Swing and Blues Show 2009 – 2011), The Agriculture Show (2012 – 2024), Golden Record ( 2018-2024) – JEFF STAGER
Radio Waterloo had a booth at Winterloo this past Saturday, 17 February 2024. We were supposed to broadcast live from 11:00am to 5:00am, but it was cold! How cold was it? It was so cold that the computer we use to link to the studio froze up! Our wonderful Technical Committee managed to find another computer, which we put inside the DJ Dome so it wouldn’t freeze up too. But that meant we couldn’t use our microphones to chat with the people at Winterloo. Happily, DJ King Kadeem did an excellent job as a radio host, so our Live To Air broadcast was a success!
We are attending Winterloo! This is the second time, as we were there in 2019 as well (super chilly that year). Come out say hello! Winterloo has stuff for the whole family.
*New location. Due to mild weather many of the wintery activities are cancelled. Thereof, Winterloo Lite will take place in Waterloo Public Square. Come find us!
More information about Winterloo at www.winterloofestival.ca
See the results of the 2023 CKMS Golden MP3 Contest!
2023 was a year of revival. The station passed its 45 year anniversary: Radio Waterloo was incorporated on 18 January 1978, and went on-air on 15 October 1978. In 2023 the studio was open again after being closed for Covid in previous years, we welcomed a number of new programmers and new shows, and added a whole bunch of music to our library.
The Golden MP3 Awards are the opportunity to recognize exceptional show hosts, producers, their programs, and the people who work behind the scenes. The awards ceremony will be held at our 2024 Membership Recognition Night, starting at 4:00pm and going to after Midnight on Saturday, 9 March 2024 at the Ouroboros Sports Lounge, 101 Hazelglen Drive, Kitchener Map
You can nominate a show for more than one award, and nominate more than one show for an award, or skip an award altogether. If you complete this nomination form but find you forgot to nominate a show, you can fill in another nomination form. Nominations close at 11:59pm Sunday, 14 January 2024. Since the awards are not until March, nominations are extended until 11:59pm on Sunday, 11 February 2024!
DJ Adrock Memorial Award is given for exceptional DJing.
LP Show
Awarded to a great Long Playing show that has been on the air for three or more years.
Freshest Beats
Awarded to a show in the first three years of existence.
Community Radio Award
Given to a show that exemplifies what Community Radio is all about.
Talk Focused Show
For the most interesting spoken word and informative talk.
Culturally Diverse
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.
Graphic Material
Awarded to the show with best supporting images either through a poster, logo, or website posts.
Most Original
Awarded to a show that is very original and can only be found on Radio Waterloo.
Sonic Boom
The name is an homage to the old sonic boom awards and is given to a show playing great music.
SoundFM Soldier
The SoundFM Soldier award is given to two 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.
Video Crown the Radio Star
Given to the show that best utilizes the studio video system to support their program.
Teamwork Transition
Given to the best 1-2 seamless transition programs on Radio Waterloo.
Local Liaison of Canada
Given to a DJ who puts local stories on a national level.
FUNdraiser Of The Year
Award is given to a FUN spirit during our fundraising efforts.
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast
Given to the show that best uses Remote Live-To-Air.
Join the CKMS programmers, show hosts, DJs, and other volunteers as they kick out the Old Year, play a few tunes, dance up a storm, and ring in the New Year.
The fun starts at 8:30pm on Saturday 31 December 2023 and goes to 1:00am on 1 January 2024. Listen on the radio at CKMS-FM at 102.7 Radio Waterloo, or the online stream at https://radiowaterloo.ca/listen, where you can send your New Year’s greetings in the chatbox!
The 2023 Annual General Meeting for Radio Waterloo will be held on Saturday, 26 August 2023:
What: 2023 Radio Waterloo Annual General Meeting When: 1:00pm to 2:00pm, Saturday 26 August 2023 Where: CH Meeting Room, Country Hills branch, Kitchener Public Library Location: 1500 Block Line Road, Kitchener Map Online: https://radiowaterloo.ca/meeting (Google Meet)
For those who can’t attend in person and can’t use Google Meet, a phone number for dialling in to the online meeting will be provided closer to the AGM date.
A complete package with information for the Annual General Meeting is available to members on request. It will contain the meeting agenda, last year’s AGM minutes, financial statements, current and proposed by-laws, and a proxy form for members who can’t attend the meeting. Printouts will not be provided at the AGM, please bring your own printouts or a device to display the PDF file (approximately 50 pages, 1.0 MBytes).
Election to the Board of Directors is open to members. Nominations are being accepted until 11:59pm on Wednesday 23 August 2023. Members can contact the Board for the nomination form.
This is a public meeting, everyone is invited to attend. Only members in good standing can vote on motions, or for the election of members to the Board of Directors.
Agenda
Year in Review (Nat Persaud, President).
Approval of 2022 AGM Minutes.
Vote on By-law changes.
Finances
Review 2022-2023 budget.
Vote on 2023-2024 budget.
Vote on Review Engagement.
Election results for Board of Directors.
Members’ Forum.
Adjournment.
A brief meeting of the new Board of Directors will be held after the AGM.
Please join us at 8:00pm that evening at Ouroboros Sports Lounge, 101 Hazelglen Drive, to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Street Hop with DJ Carmelo!
We’ll be broadcasting Live-To-Air both Saturday and Sunday, playing all the local hits by local hit musicians.
Have you ever wanted to try radio? Take a seat in our open-air DJ booth, then announce and spin one of your favourite tunes. If you catch the radio bug then you can Start Your Own Show!
When: Noon to 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday, 25 & 26 June 2022 Where: Willow River Park, aka Victoria Park Map
On Saturday, 4 June 2022 CKMS-FM held its Volunteer Appreciation Picnic. It was a bit cool, jacket weather, so turnout was lower than expected. But those who came had good conversations, listened to good music, ate good pizza, and had a good time.
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The Annual “Friends of CKMS” Funding Drive is on from October 25 to November 7. Please support your favorite show on CKMS as they ask for your support!
Members: Log in to see the AGM 2020 Minutes Hello Members, Friends, and Supporters of Radio Waterloo! It is time again for our Annual General Meeting, and everyone is invited! If you have an interest in being involved with the station and learning how radio works, this is a great opportunity.
Members of Radio Waterloo should have received their AGM Members’ Package. If you did not receive your package contact the Secretary, Bob Jonkman at bob@radiowaterloo.ca
What: Radio Waterloo Annual General Meeting When: Saturday, 29 August 2020 from 2:00pm to 3:00pm Online: https://radiowaterloo.ca/meeting
If you cannot use a computer to join the meeting online, you should be able to use this phone number (US): +1‑240‑532‑3778 , PIN: 846 492 940#
Agenda
Welcome from President, Nat Persaud
Approve 2019 AGM minutes
CKMS Health Chart
2020 – 2021 Budget Proposal
Election of Directors
Members’ Forum: Members contribute their ideas
Adjournment
The Board of Directors is actively seeking new directors. You can nominate yourself (if you’re a member) or nominate other members during the AGM, or nominate yourself now by e-mailing the Secretary, Bob Jonkman at bob@radiowaterloo.ca
There will be a brief meeting of the newly elected Board of Directors after the AGM in order to set a date for the next full Board meeting, at which the Executive positions will be decided and Committee chairs selected.
See you all at the meeting!
–Bob Jonkman,
Secretary for Radio Waterloo Board of Directors
E-mail: bob@radiowaterloo.ca
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DJ AdRock: 
Street Hop
Community Radio Award: 
Welcome To The Civic Hub
LP Show: 
Interzone
Freshest Beats: 
Through The Static
Talk Focused Show: 
Readers Delight
Culturally Diverse: 
Atardecer Ranchero
Graphic Material: 
Radio Nowhere
Most Original: 
Unlimited Fortune
Sonic Boom: 
SoundFM Soldier: Jeff Stager — (Programming Committee Coordinator)
Video Crown the Radio Star: 
Community Connections
Teamwork Transition: 
Bandwidth
So Old It’s New
Local Liaison of Canada — 
CKMS News
FUNdraiser Of The Year — 
Klausterfokken
Robot Apocalypse Remote Broadcast: 
Late Night Vibes
Boomerang Award — DJ Bridge (Sedrick Thomas) of 
Best Podcast: 
From The Void
Winterloo
Father To Son
Mazaj Show
From The Void
The Wax Jungle
Pressure Drop
Let’s Chit Chat with Narine Dat
Join the CKMS programmers, show hosts, DJs, and other volunteers as they kick out the Old Year, play a few tunes, dance up a storm, and ring in the New Year.
KW Multicultural Festival
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Hello Members, Friends, and Supporters of Radio Waterloo! It is time again for our Annual General Meeting, and everyone is invited! If you have an interest in being involved with the station and learning how radio works, this is a great opportunity. 