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Blue Sky Horse Radio

Advocacy oriented for horses and people. show logoBlue Sky Horse Radio started out for horses, and quickly grew from there to include non equine themes. Have recently added the Facebook Live as well. Otherwise you can find Radio Waterloo online at https://radiowaterloo.ca/ including CKMS-FM 102.7 in Kitchener & Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. Support music as well. Love to all.

Blue Sky Horse Radio is not currently on the CKMS-FM schedule.

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Recent Episodes

Blue Sky Horse Radio (painting of a horse running through a portal with clouds and stars in the background, and a black background surrounding the portal) Blue Sky Horse Radio for 15 August 2020 with Unsheltered Residents and Karen Nelson In the first hour Jenniefer Stronge speaks with various residents at a Waterloo Region encampment for unsheltered residents. Follow the Unsheltered Campaign at the Civic Hub WR. In the second hour Jenniefer has a phone call with Karen Nelson to talk about animal abuse at slaughterhouses and during the transportation of animals, and talk about … Continue reading Blue Sky Horse Radio for 15 August 2020 with Unsheltered Residents and Karen Nelson →
Blue Sky Horse Radio (painting of a horse running through a portal with clouds and stars in the background, and a black background surrounding the portal) Blue Sky Horse Radio for 1 August 2020 with Matthew Green (NDP), MP for Hamilton Centre Jenniefer Stronge speaks with Matthew Green of the New Democratic Party, MP for Hamilton Centre. They discuss social media, racism, Indigenous issues, Black Lives Matter, defunding the police. blue-sky-horse-radio-2020-08-01-Matthew-Green-NDP-MP-for-Hamilton-Centre.mp3 (18 MBytes, 19m36s) https://www.facebook.com/blueskyradiowithYenny/videos/366698797653420/ Facebook Video: Speaking with MP, of the New Democratic Party in Hamilton Centre: Matthew Green
Blue Sky Horse Radio (painting of a horse running through a portal with clouds and stars in the background, and a black background surrounding the portal) Blue Sky Horse Radio for 1 August 2020 with Regan Sunshine Brussé of the Unsheltered Campaign On Saturday, 1 August 2020 Jenniefer Stronge spoke again with Regan Sunshine Brussé of the Unsheltered Campaign. Regan provided updates on water availability: at one encampment a tap with fresh water has been provided, but at another encampment people are drinking from the river. A portable toilet has been provided by the Region of Waterloo … Continue reading Blue Sky Horse Radio for 1 August 2020 with Regan Sunshine Brussé of the Unsheltered Campaign →
Blue Sky Horse Radio (painting of a horse running through a portal with clouds and stars in the background, and a black background surrounding the portal) Blue Sky Horse Radio meets Craig Downer, Wildlife Ecologist/Wild Horse Advocate Extraordinaire Craig Downer has spent his life working and advocating for wildlife. He travels the world to be an effective voice for the voiceless. He is an conservationist & environmentalist. And well known amongst horse warriors internationally. He has recently been to Australia, and saw the Brumbies (wild horses). His website is thewildhorseconspiracy.org For those who … Continue reading Blue Sky Horse Radio meets Craig Downer, Wildlife Ecologist/Wild Horse Advocate Extraordinaire →
Blue Sky Horse Radio (painting of a horse running through a portal with clouds and stars in the background, and a black background surrounding the portal) Blue Sky Horse Radio meets Waterloo Region Yes in My Backyard /Unsheltered Conversation  with Martin Asling,  Waterloo Region Yes in My Backyard, as well as Lesley Crompton, Social Development Centre Waterloo Region/Civic Hub. Joining conversation also, is Unsheltered resident, Terry Kaan, T.K. Grassroot movement, anti poverty work & building better futures for KW residents, & people experiencing homelessness. https://storage.radiowaterloo.ca/blue-sky-horse-radio-2020-07-25-h1-YIMBY%2BUnsheltered.mp3 blue-sky-horse-radio-2020-07-25-h1-YIMBY%2BUnsheltered.mp3 51.5 MBytes, 56m14s
Blue Sky Horse Radio (painting of a horse running through a portal with clouds and stars in the background, and a black background surrounding the portal) Blue Sky Horse Radio interviews Regan Sunshine Brussé of the Unsheltered Campaign On 11 July 2020 Jenniefer Stronge chatted with Regan Sunshine Brussé of the Unsheltered Campaign. https://storage.radiowaterloo.ca/blue-sky-horse-radio-2020-07-11-with-Regan-Sunshine-Brusse.mp3 blue-sky-horse-radio-2020-07-11-with-Regan-Sunshine-Brusse.mp3 (109.8 MBytes, 1h59m53s)
Refused – Dennis Lyxzén interview with Blue Sky Horse Radio January, 23rd, 2020, regarding Refused new album: War Music, their message to the world & upcoming North American tour. https://storage.radiowaterloo.ca/Dennis+Lyxzen+Refused+Final%3B+unknown-130430_001-137kbps.mp3
Blue Sky Interview with Jd Goodhouse from Standing Rock http://storage.radiowaterloo.ca/JdGoodhouseStandingRock.mp3
Blue Sky Radio interview with Canadian Horse Defence Coalition – regarding: Lawsuit against Canada Food Inspection Agency http://storage.radiowaterloo.ca/CanadianHorseDefenceCoalitionLawsuitAgainstCFIA.mp3 Interview with CHDC Executive Director: Sinikka Crosland
Blue Sky Radio Interview with Retired CFIA Veterinarian, Dr. Maureen Harper regarding Horse Slaughter in Canada and Live Shipping of Horses for Slaughter in Japan http://storage.radiowaterloo.ca/DrMaureenHarperInterview19July2018SlaughterAwareness.mp3 Photo Credits: Dr. Judith Samson-French Canadian Horse Defence Coalition Christine Gallant – Canadian Wild Horses Canadians Against Live Export

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CKMS Community News

N on a coloured backgroundNews from the local communities in Waterloo Region: Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge, Wellesley, Wilmot, Woolwich, and North Dumfries. This a Local Journalism Initiative show.

CKMS Community News airs on CKMS-FM on Mondays and Thursdays from 10:30am-11:00am. Full Monday to Thursday coverage will start soon.

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And you can email @ sign on a square showing perforationsnews@radiowaterloo.ca to get in touch with comments or ideas about stories to cover.

Recent Episodes

An Elections Canada yellow lawn sign with black text reading 'VOTE' and a directional arrow, lying flat on grass covered in colorful fallen autumn leaves, with a red maple leaf resting directly over the lettering. CKMS News -2026-10-24- Kitchener Voters Stayed Home in 2022. Is It Any Different This Time? CKMS News -2026-10-24- Kitchener Voters Stayed Home in 2022. Is It Any Different This Time? Eren Yoruk Kitchener, ON – In Kitchener, only about one in five eligible voters cast a ballot in the 2022 municipal election. With Election Day approaching on October 26, the city is introducing new ways to encourage more residents to … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-10-24- Kitchener Voters Stayed Home in 2022. Is It Any Different This Time? →
Signage indicating regional council chambers CKMS News-10-21-26-Waterloo’s Regional councillor candidates: Manary and Said Host: Leah Gerber Municipal elections are underway,  included in that is the electoral race for the city of Waterloo’s two regional council seats besides the mayor’s.  This year’s election is seeing a major focus on affordability and transparency from the Region of Waterloo, among other issues. Each candidate has their own take on these issues.  … Continue reading CKMS News-10-21-26-Waterloo’s Regional councillor candidates: Manary and Said →
Signage indicating regional council chambers CKMS News-10-21-26-Waterloo’s regional councillor candidates: Singh and Lee Host: Leah Gerber Municipal elections are underway,  included in that is the electoral race for the city of Waterloo’s two regional council seats besides the mayor’s.  This year’s election is seeing a major focus on affordability and transparency from the Region of Waterloo, among other issues. Each candidate has their own take on these issues.  … Continue reading CKMS News-10-21-26-Waterloo’s regional councillor candidates: Singh and Lee →
Signage indicating regional council chambers CKMS News – 2026-10-21-Waterloo’s regional councillor candidates: Huinink and Erb Host: Leah Gerber Municipal elections are underway,  included in that is the electoral race for the city of Waterloo’s two regional council seats besides the mayor’s.  This year’s election is seeing a major focus on affordability and transparency from the Region of Waterloo, among other issues. Each candidate has their own take on these issues.  … Continue reading CKMS News – 2026-10-21-Waterloo’s regional councillor candidates: Huinink and Erb →
Seven officials and representatives stand together in formal business attire in front of three flags: the Ontario provincial flag on the left, the Canadian flag in the center, and the Kitchener municipal flag on the right. They are framed by red pop-up event banners on both sides. The group includes Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic and Senator Sandra Pupatello standing side by side in the center, flanked by municipal, regional, and industry leaders smiling toward the camera. CKMS News -2026-10-17- Kitchener Helps Local Businesses Pursue Government Contracts Through Procurement Sessions CKMS News -2026-10-17- Kitchener Helps Local Businesses Pursue Government Contracts Through Procurement Sessions Eren Yoruk Kitchener, ON – The City of Kitchener has brought local businesses together with federal and provincial procurement experts through a two-day “Buy Canada–Buy Ontario” initiative at Kitchener City Hall. The sessions aimed to help businesses access an estimated $300 billion … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-10-17- Kitchener Helps Local Businesses Pursue Government Contracts Through Procurement Sessions →
CKMS News – 2026-10-10- The Canadian Dream and the municipal election CKMS News – 2026-10-10- The Canadian Dream and the municipal election by: dan kellar Kitchener, ON – While folks are still deciding who to support in the municipal election on October 26th a coalition of actors and advocates will use theatre to drive democratic participation.  There will be a performance of “The Canadian Dream”, followed by … Continue reading CKMS News – 2026-10-10- The Canadian Dream and the municipal election →
A high-angle photograph of a construction worker wearing a white hard hat, a yellow face cover, an orange long-sleeve shirt, blue jeans, and a tool belt, walking carefully on top of the open wooden wall frames of a multi-room residential building under construction. In the background, a residential area is visible with an open-door silver hatchback parked on an asphalt driveway, alongside a red vehicle partially visible in the lower left, scattered shrubs, and a metal dumpster near the top right. The daylight is bright, casting shadows of the wood framing on the ground. CKMS News -2026-10-10- Waterloo Region Approves 10-Year Housing Plan as Community Housing Waitlist Surpasses 11,000 Households CKMS News -2026-10-10- Waterloo Region Approves 10-Year Housing Plan as Community Housing Waitlist Surpasses 11,000 Households Eren Yoruk Kitchener, ON – Waterloo Region has moved forward with a new 10 Year Housing and Homelessness Plan as local community housing waitlists reach historic highs. According to regional data presented on October 6, 2026, nearly 11,300 households … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-10-10- Waterloo Region Approves 10-Year Housing Plan as Community Housing Waitlist Surpasses 11,000 Households →
Senior man is at an ATM withdrawing some funds. CKMS News – 2026-10-06 – Scams targeting seniors are on the rise Host: Leah Gerber Scams targeting seniors are on the rise. In 2024, older adults in Canada lost 178 million dollars to financial scams, a 300 percent increase from 2020, according to a House of Commons committee report. This is also an underrepresentation, since many people do not report when they’ve been scammed, out of embarrassment.  … Continue reading CKMS News – 2026-10-06 – Scams targeting seniors are on the rise →
Event poster for with a orange background a black lettering "Waterloo-municipal election All Candidates Meetings. The first meeting, on Sunday October 4 from 6-8 pm, will focus on the five candidates seeking to become Mayor of Waterloo. The second meeting, on Wednesday October 7 from 7-9 pm, has two parts: first the seven candidates vying for Waterloo's two seats on Regional Council, then the two people who want to represent Uptown Ward 7 on Waterloo City Council. Both events are happening in the Community Pavilion at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. For more information or to submit questions in advance, email allcandidateswr@gmail.com" CKMS News -2026-10-02- Uptown Waterloo neighbourhood associations engaging neighbours through all candidates meetings CKMS News -2026-10-02- Uptown Waterloo neighbourhood associations engaging neighbours through all candidate meetings by: dan kellar Waterloo, ON – As the municipal election heats up, a coalition of neighbourhood associations have teamed up to host two all candidate meetings for their electoral wards. According to a press release from the group, a goal of the … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-10-02- Uptown Waterloo neighbourhood associations engaging neighbours through all candidates meetings →
Six officials wearing white hard hats stand in a row on a lawn during a groundbreaking ceremony, holding shovels over a pile of freshly dug earth. The participants include individuals in formal suits, a yellow blazer, a floral top, and a plum pantsuit. The background features tall evergreen trees and the exterior of a brick building. CKMS News -2026-09-23- Saint Luke’s Place Begins Construction on New 192-Bed Long-Term Care Home in Cambridge CKMS News -2026-09-23- Saint Luke’s Place Begins Construction on New 192-Bed Long-Term Care Home in Cambridge Eren Yoruk Cambridge, ON – Saint Luke’s Place has officially broken ground on a new six-story, 192-bed long-term care home in Cambridge. The groundbreaking ceremony was held Friday at the organization’s location on Franklin Boulevard, bringing together local officials, … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-09-23- Saint Luke’s Place Begins Construction on New 192-Bed Long-Term Care Home in Cambridge →

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Amplified Radio Network

DISCOVER. PLAY. LISTEN. The show logoAmplified Radio Network is Canada’s leading electronic music radio network. ARN delivers dynamic and Canadian-driven (50% per show) electronic music radio content that moves with its audiences.

ARN offers a mix of electronica, trip hop, deep house and techno music combined with artist interviews and guest mixes. Our shows are currently aired in 1 hour and 2 hour versions on a combination of 36 terrestrial and online stations. Members stations are situated in Canada’s top college and commercial radio markets and around the world online. ARN shows reach millions of Canadians each week and stream hours of content monthly. We are committed to engaging and connecting with our listeners and their communities across the country.

Amplfied Radio Network is hosted by Sean Savage and is syndicated on Radio Waterloo from the NCRA’s !earshot Digital Distribution System. It is not currently on the CKMS-FM schedule.

ear candy

Step right up!

And enter the magical world of show logoEar Candy — a Calgary-based audio boutique for sound and score built on a foundation of passion and creativity…and some say a modicum of madness.

Behind the curtain, the Ear Candy suite boasts everything needed to make your audio ready to perform in the centre ring. Sink into the relaxed vibe, and enjoy the show.

Ear Candy is not currently on the schedule.

3 Nines Radio : Tape Tuesdays w/ Francis Claire

Local Independent Music, Tape Only…. 3 Nines Radio3 Nines Radio.

First show aired live on May 1st 2018, 3 Nines Radio continues to offer mostly local independent music from all genres PLAYED ON CASSETTE TAPE!

We strive to connect the public with unique and original music and events that occurs in the region and surrounding area as we are stoked to be apart of the local community and Canadian radio heritage.

CKMS Radio Waterloo 102.7FM
or Roger Digital Channel 946
or online at https://radiowaterloo.ca/listen

We run a mini cassette only audio label as well: https://999tapes.bandcamp.com/

If you want to submit a tape please send me a message. I will send you an address!
3ninescompactcassettes@gmail.com

3 Nines Radio is not currently on the CKMS-FM schedule.

Talking Radical Radio

What the Talking Radical Radio (three words in three fontsTalking Radical books do for historical struggles in northern Turtle Island, Talking Radical Radio does for struggles going on today. In these in-depth interviews, you get to hear grassroots activists engaged in a broad range of social change work in communities across the country talk about what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, and why they’re doing it. You get an opportunity to listen and to learn — about aspects of the world around us that are made visible through these activists’ struggles; about choices, successes, and failures in their organizing that can inform your own; and about possibilities for collaboration and solidarity.

Subscribe to the Talking Radical podcast from SoundCloud.

Talking Radical Radio with host Scott Neigh was syndicated on Radio Waterloo from the NCRA’s !earshot Digital Distribution System. It ceased production in February 2023, and is no longer on the CKMS-FM schedule.