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A picture of Bangishimo, an Indigenous advocate and artist. The photo is Bangishimo sporting a short mohawk and a black "Land Back" t-shirt, standing with their hands on their hips, in front of a giant picture that they took of the Land Back Camp in Willow River Park. The photo in the photo features a tipi and several people with hand drums standing in a circle.

CKMS News -2025-06-18- Sunrise ceremony and “Land Back Camp” celebration to kick off the Multicultural Festival on Indigenous Peoples Day CKMS News -2025-06-18- Sunrise ceremony and “Land Back Camp” celebration to kick on the Multicultural Festival on Indigenous Peoples Day dan kellar Kitchener, ON – Ahead of the Sunrise Ceremony and celebration for the 5 year anniversary of Land Back Camp on June 21st, CKMS News spoke with Bangishimo, an organizer of the event and … Continue reading →

A picture of a landscape with a field of small crops infront of a stand of trees. there is a deer in the field. the background is a hazy yellow which is the result of smoke from faraway wildfires.

CKMS News -2025-06-11- Wildfire smoke triggers air quality warnings in Waterloo Region CKMS News -2025-06-11- Wildfire smoke triggers air quality warnings in Waterloo Region Kitchener, ON – An active start to the wildfire season in Canada has led to warnings about air quality in Waterloo Region over the past weeks. While currently bouncing between 3 and 5 out of 10, or low and moderate risk on Environment … Continue reading →

A picture from the march "An Urgent Mobilization for Gaza" showing several hundred people with Palestinian flags and banners with "Canada Funds Genocide" and other messaging. The setting is in an intersection with stop lights overhead, cops on the perimeter and condo buildings and a blue sky with clouds in the background.

CKMS News -2025-05-29- An “Urgent Mobilization for Gaza” in Waterloo demands immediate government action to stop the killings in Palestine CKMS News -2025-05-29- An “Urgent Mobilization for Gaza” in Waterloo demands immediate government action to stop the killings in Palestine dan kellar Waterloo, ON – On Sunday May 25th, several hundred residents attended a demonstration in Waterloo which demanded that the Canadian government implement a full, two way arms embargo and sanctions against Israel. Speakers … Continue reading →

A photo from the back/side of Erick Traplin, a tall man with white hair and a black headset, wearing a purple short sleeved tshirt over a yellow long sleeved tshirt, is playing an acoustic guitar while standing on a stage in front of a group of children and adults. There are bubbles floating in the air, bubbles floating everywhere.

CKMS News – 2025-05-27- Everybody wants to be a part of Erick Traplin Day CKMS News -2025-05-27- Everybody wants to be a part of Erick Traplin Day dan kellar Kitchener, ON – With Erick Traplin Day approaching, CKMS News spoke to the cherished entertainer about his craft, his wide-ranging support, and the June 8th celebration of his decades-long career and continuing musical efforts. Erick Traplin who is based in … Continue reading →

A picture of Mike Morrice on stage in front of a picture of Mike Morrice and beside several pictures of Mike Morrice. There is a green tint to everything. Mike stands at a pedestal with a mic. He is smiling.

CKMS News -2025-05-15- Mike Morrice remains committed to Kitchener Centre despite losing his seat in parliament CKMS News -2025-05-15- Mike Morrice remains committed to Kitchener Centre despite losing his seat in parliament dan kellar Kitchener, ON – Mike Morrice made history in 2021 by becoming the first elected Green Party MP from Ontario, however he will not be returning to parliament in 2025 after being defeated in April’s federal election by … Continue reading →

A close up picture of a dark-eyed junco, a small bird with a white lower body, dark grey upper body and wings, and a yellow beak and legs. the Bird is perched on a piece of wood with a grub and some poop.

CKMS News -2025-05-08- Kitchener council celebrates the Dark Eyed Junco with “official bird” designation CKMS News -2025-05-08- Kitchener council celebrates the Dark Eyed Junco with “official bird” designation dan kellar Kitchener, ON – With a unanimous vote on Monday, Kitchener’s council declared the dark-eyed junco as the “official bird” of the city. The vote came on the heels of a public delegation from Meredith Blunt, of Bird Friendly City … Continue reading →

A picture of the wall sculpture above the main room at the KPL branch. Light fixtures block some of the sculpture which features pictograph style people, animals, and spirits, many with Isaac Murdoch's signature "red heart" embedded in them. A maple leaf sits in the middle of the sculpture and has stars gold acrylic stars adorning it. At the top of the images is a row of windows, and below the sculpture are library shelves with books.

CKMS News -2025-05-01- Indigenous artwork at new library branch focuses on interconnectedness and storytelling CKMS News -2025-05-01- Indigenous artwork at new library branch focuses on interconnectedness and storytelling. dan kellar Kitchener, ON – While the neighbourhood surrounding Kitchener’s newest library branch in still under construction, inside the building, a 15m long wall sculpture has been installed and unveiled, which according to a city press release “explores and honours connection … Continue reading →

A picture with a sunny blue sky background. The centre of the photo is a 8-story condo building under construction with many of the windows and doors installed, and yellow and green rigid insulation board on the outside. There is a red truck dropping off a garbage bin. There are several workers on the loading dock and a couple by-standards walking their dog on the left of the photo.

CKMS News -2025-04-25- More Strong Mayor Powers Granted In Waterloo Region CKMS News -2025-04-25- More Strong Mayor Powers Granted In Waterloo Region dan kellar Waterloo Region, ON – On May 1st, mayors of 169 small and medium sized municipalities will be granted Strong Mayor Powers by the provincial government, giving them new abilities to direct hirings, enact by-laws, and set their budgets with less democratic participation … Continue reading →

A photo focused on the Cycling Guide app running on a mobile phone mounted on an electric bike's handlebars.

CKMS News -2025-04-17- Local cycling route finder app rolls in with big update CKMS News -2025-04-17- Local cycling route finder app rolls in with big update. dan kellar Waterloo, ON – With the launch of “version 2” of the Cycling Guide, Mark Connoly told CKMS News that the app will find “the best available, low stress, cycling friendly routes available” to get a cyclist to a destination. Connolly, … Continue reading →

a picutre at a trail crossing. On the far side of the road a person sits on a bike about to cross. there are two bollards. the background has trees and a blue sky.

CKMS News – 2025-04-16- “Elbows Up For Climate” action and economic sovereignty in Waterloo CKMS News – 2025-04-16- “Elbows Up For Climate” action and economic sovereignty in Waterloo. dan kellar Waterloo, ON – Waterloo mayor Dorothy McCabe has joined more than 160 other civic leaders across the country to demand that Canada’s federal and provincial leaders respond to the ” dual threats of tariffs and climate change” by taking … Continue reading →

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