Everyone is welcome to attend!
2026-06-07
When you upload a Pre-Recorded Show:
You can edit each track in LibreTime, but it's better to add metadata before uploading. LibreTime depends on accurate metadata to schedule tracks and shows.
Pre-Recorded Shows with missing or incorrect metadata will be deleted! You may lose your work!
There's more information at How To Upload and Tag Music or your Show (website login required)
Questions? Join ProgCom any Sunday at 8:30pm for training.
https://radiowaterloo.ca/progcom/
2025-11-21
Add the Genre tag when you upload music files. All our Autoplay programs are: green on the schedule and depend on Genre to get played; music files without Genre won't get played, and will be first against the wall when the revolution comes.
You can edit each track in LibreTime, but it's better to add metadata before uploading. LibreTime depends on accurate metadata to schedule tracks and shows.
Tracks with missing or incorrect metadata will be deleted! You may lose your work!
There's more information at How To Upload and Tag Music or your Show (website login required)
Questions? Join ProgCom every Sunday at 8:30pm for training.
https://radiowaterloo.ca/progcom
2025-11-21

2026-05-27
Everyone is welcome to attend!
2026-06-07

The Radio Waterloo newsroom is looking for two dynamic journalists who care about local journalism and local issues. The positions are funded by a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI), through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).
The focus for news stories is primarily in Kitchener and Waterloo; other communities covered are Cambridge, North Dumfries, Wilmot, Wellesley, Woolwich, and Guelph. Stories will centre on social issues such as housing, homelessness, poverty, mental health, the war on drugs, and social activism. There will be a focus on the municipal election from August to October.
Journalists will report to the Senior Journalist, with additional oversight from the Newsroom Coordinator.
Position 1: 20 hours/week. Produce at least two pieces each week.
Position 2: 10 hours/week. Produce at least one piece each week.
How to apply: Send your resume/CV and a brief cover letter to news@radiowaterloo.ca by Friday 12 June 2026.
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2026-06-02
Everyone is welcome to attend!
2026-05-27
This meeting is Online only! https://radiowaterloo.ca/meeting/
2026-05-17
2026-04-29
The News Committee Meeting has been postponed by one week to Monday 20 April 2026. Sorry for the inconvenience!
All Radio Waterloo members are welcome to attend!
2026-03-29
Programmers:
Annual General MeetingPlease join us for the Annual General Meeting for Radio Waterloo.
There will be a social gathering at a nearby restaurant (TBD) after the AGM!
2025-08-10
SOCAN requires CKMS-FM to submit program logs for all shows from 9-12 July 2025. If you have a show or a #Replay on these dates you should have received an e-mail with your (blank) log sheets. If not, look in the SOCAN 2025-07 Log Sheets folder. Please complete your log sheets within a week of your show.
Programs with overdue logs will be suspended!
For more info see https://radiowaterloo.ca/logging/ or contact progcom@radiowaterloo.ca
2025-07-04
This week from 9 to 15 June is our Spring On-Air Fundraiser! Our goal is $1000 for general operations: Rent, utilities, license fees, &c.
Ask your listeners to donate! For an on-air script see
2025 Spring Fundraising Guide2025-06-09
Please don't upload video to LibreTime. Filenames with .mp4 or .m4a are most likely video. They may not play properly, creating dead air. And they take up far too much space. We're cleaning up the LibreTime library in preparation for a LibreTime upgrade, and video files will be deleted.
You can extract the audio from a video file with Sound Converter software. MP3 sound files at 192 kbps, CBR (Constant Bit Rate) are preferred.
If you need assistance, please drop in to our weekly ProgCom training, every Sunday at 8:30pm, online at https://radiowaterloo.ca/progcom
Thank you,
--Bob.
2025-02-16
Nominations are open for the 2024 Golden MP3 Awards, given out to your favourite shows on CKMS-FM for exceptional DJing, best talk show, most culturally diverse, &c. Nominations close on Saturday 8 March 2025 at 11:59pm.
The winners will be announced at the 2025 Membership Appreciation Night, 6:00pm on Saturday 15 March 2025 at Ouroboros Sports Lounge, 101 Hazelglen Drive in Kitchener Map.
More info at CKMS Golden MP3s Nite on our website.
2025-03-04

What: CKMS at Winterloo 2025
When: Noon to 5:00pm on Saturday 25 January 2025
Where: Visitor Information Centre Map
Live-To-Air broadcasts by Radio Waterloo DJs:
2025-01-15
Radio Waterloo is airing an In-Studio New Year's Eve Party!
Join other programmers, DJs, show hosts, volunteers, and friends in the CKMS-FM studio for an evening of chitchat, music, witticisms, music, banter, and more music. It’s an On-Air New Year’s Eve Party! This is a working invitation: You may be called on to play the music, operate the board, chat with listeners in the chat box, or go on-air to let the folks listening to the radio what's going on. And, of course, count down the start of the New Year, live, on-air. We may have some programmers join us by web conference, and spin some tunes by Remote Live To Air. Even if you've been around a long time, this is a chance to meet your fellow Radio Waterloo members!
The Radio Waterloo Board of Directors is donating some snacks (pizza and pop?), but better Bring Your Own Egg Nog just in case.
2024-12-27
Join us online for our monthly Programming Committee meeting at https://radiowaterloo.ca/progcom to discuss schedule updates, new shows, and training, or just hang out. All programmers invited!
2024-12-08
There will be a Brainstorming Meeting to discuss the following Agenda:
It is vital that we get as many Members to attend. Once again a gentle reminder that we are a co-op and need involvement of all Members.
COFFEE AND SNACKS PROVIDED.
NOTE: If you have a small portable stool or chair, please bring. Seating is limited in the studio. Due to that, an RSVP would be appreciated for our Meeting Planning. Reply to alex@radiowaterloo.ca
Let's get together and build CKMS! Many hands and many skills.
Alex
VP Board, Radio Waterloo
2024-11-17
The CKMS-FM On-Air Fundraising Drive starts Friday 8 November 2024 and runs to the end of Thursday 21 November 2024. All programmers are required to pitch in by making an on-air request for donations.
To make a donation, direct your listeners to:
2024-11-08
SOCAN requires CKMS-FM to submit program logs for all shows from 28-30 July 2024. If you had a show or a #Replay on these dates you should have received an e-mail with your (blank) log sheets. If not, look in the SOCAN 2024-07 Log Sheets folder. Please complete your log sheets by Saturday, 4 3 August 2024 so ProgCom can submit them to SOCAN.
For more info see https://radiowaterloo.ca/logging/ or contact progcom@radiowaterloo.ca
2023-08-01
Annual General MeetingPlease join us for the Annual General Meeting for Radio Waterloo.
What: Radio Waterloo Annual General Meeting
When: 6:30pm — 7:30pm, Tuesday 27 August 2024
Where: Country Hills Public Library in St. Mary's High School
Location: 1500 Block Line Road, Kitchener Map
Online: https://radiowaterloo.ca/meeting/
2023-08-14
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the meeting scheduled for Sunday 11 August 2024 has been postponed.
We will advise on the new date and location as soon as possible.
2024-xx-xx
Come join the Radio Waterloo team at the Community Picnic!
What: Radio Waterloo Live-To-Air at the Waterloo Community Picnic
When: 4:00pm to 10:00pm on Monday 1 July 2024
Where: Waterloo Park in the Picnic Pavillion Map
The Live-To-Air broadcasts are from 4pm to 7pm, and maybe more!
2024-06-27
Come join the Radio Waterloo team for a Live-To-Air broadcast at the Multicultural Festival.
What: Radio Waterloo Live-To-Air at the Multicultural Festival
When: Noon to 8:00pm on Saturday 22 June 2024 and Noon to 6:00pm on Sunday 23 June 2024
Where: Willow River Park (Victoria Park) north of Jubilee Drive Map
The Live-To-Air broadasts are from Noon to 6:00pm, but we'll be at the booth until 8:00pm on Saturday.
2024-06-15
Come join the Radio Waterloo team for a Live-To-Air broadcast Saturday afternoon.
What: Radio Waterloo Live-To-Air at the Open Streets Festival
When: Noon to 6:00pm on Saturday 15 June 2024
Where: Waterloo Public Square, Willis Way Map
2024-06-08
The CKMS-FM On-Air Fundraising Drive starts Saturday 18 May 2024 to the end of Friday 31 May 2024. All programmers are required to pitch in by making an on-air request for donations. Check the 2024 Spring Fundraising On-Air Guide for what to say on the air. Listeners can donate at https://radiowaterloo.ca/give
The top shows are on the Show Leaderboard at the bottom of that page — get your listeners to contribute for your show!
2024-05-16
Nominations are open for the 2023 Golden MP3 Awards, given out to your favourite shows on CKMS-FM for exceptional DJing, best talk show, most culturally diverse, &c. Nominations have been extended to Sunday, 11 February 2024, to be awarded at the 2024 Membership Appreciation Night (date to be announced).
Vote now, vote often!More info at 2023 Golden MP3 Awards nominations on our website.
2023-12-28
This will be an online meeting, held at https://radiowaterloo.ca/meeting/ (Google Meet) All members are invited!
2023-05-17
DJ Carmelo of Street Hop is holding a fundraiser to Crush Cancer! Live music by Righteous, Hollizay, LT Hustle, and Lakes. Also music from DJs Analog, DJ DC, DRK. Live-To-Air broadcast on CKMS-FM from 10:00pm to 1:30am.
2023-04-05
When you create a post for your show, be sure to set Category to your show name.
Without the Category your show info can't be found on the Radio Waterloo RSS feed, or in the list of podcasts (if you're creating a podcast).
Questions? Join ProgCom every Sunday at 8:30pm for training. https://radiowaterloo.ca/progcom
2023-03-22
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year everybody, it's DJ Carmelo inviting you to our CKMSs night out come join us!
2023-01-13
Come join the CKMS-FM Exhibitor Booth at the KW Multicultural Festival this weekend! There are free Live-To-Air timeslots available, you can do a show right from the park. Meet your listeners! Get them to do a StationID! Start their own show!
2022-06-21
Please join us at Waterloo Park on Saturday, 4 June 2022; we've got the picnic shelter booked so we're good to go rain or shine!
There will be food (there's a small fee for non-member guests); please RSVP so we know how much food to order.
And there will be entertainment! But for those lulls between sets, bring your guitar, horn, djembe, or calliope and there's sure to be a jam session.
2022-05-27
The Board of Directors has updated the Covid-19 Policy to allow three people in the studio, eg. one programmer with two guests. Mic socks, masks during show changeover, &c. are still required.
2022-05-04
Looking for some extra on-air time? Be a Drop-In DJ, Mondays 12:30am to 2:00am. LibreTime pre-scheduling or Remote Live-To-Air only (no studio). DJs coordinate the timeslot in the chatbox at https://radiowaterloo.ca/listen.
2022-05-04
The Programming Committee will be hosting regular “Drop-In Sessions” during training, every Sunday from 8:30pm to 10:00pm. Join us to hang out with fellow programmers, pick up some tips and tricks on remote broadcasting, podcasting, or preparing show notes and CRTC log sheets, and help out new CKMS programmers who have come for their first training sessions. We meet online at https://radiowaterloo.ca/progcom/.
2022-05-04
The CKMS studio is open to show hosts! Right now, NO guests are allowed. You can have guests by phone or web conference. Up to two show hosts (with keycards) are allowed in the studio, one per room. Programmers must show proof of vaccination to either Carmelo Farruggio (519‑884‑2567 option 7) or Nat Persaud (519‑884‑2567 option 8) to receive a keycard. Mic socks must be used. Programmers must wear a mask during show changeovers.
Programmers who are feeling unwell may NOT use the studio, even if they have a keycard.
For more information see details for studio re-opening (login required).
2021-10-18
Due to concerns about the well-being of our members during the Covid-19 pandemic, the Board of Directors has closed the studio until further notice.
Programmers can pre-record their shows and upload them to LibreTime, or schedule tracks in advance on LibreTime. For programmers who want to broadcast their shows from a home studio but need additional equipment, there are some Remote Live-To-Air kits with microphones, mixers and other equipment available. Please contact techcom@radiowaterloo.ca to reserve a Remote LTA kit.
There are some tutorials on remote broadcasting and using LibreTime at https://radiowaterloo.ca/how-to/ If you need technical assistance please contact techcom@radiowaterloo.ca, or open a Help Desk ticket at https://radiowaterloo.ca/help
2021-xx-xx