Check the schedule below for show times this week! Shows highlighted in green (*, %) represent time slots that are available for new programmers. If you’re interested in broadcasting during one of these times, please check out Start A New Show!

Are you from the past? Have a look at our Old Schedules to see what you’ve missed.

For a description of each show, please see the About Our Shows page or click on the name below.

Friday, 16 April 2021
12:00am—2:00am ·	The Clean Up Hour DJ Mophead cleans up.
2:00am—6:00am ·	PUUUUUUUUUUNK* All kinds of punk from our digital music library
6:00am—7:30am +	Early Morning Jazz * Jazz by Canadian musicians from our Digital Music Library
7:30am—8:00am +	Front Burner % Your essential daily news podcast. CBC's Jayme Poisson takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.
8:00am—8:59am +	Democracy Now % A daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González.
8:59am—9:00am +	CKMS Moment ^
9:00am—10:00am -	Unauthorized Disclosure % Questioning social and political norms that too often go unchallenged.
10:00am—11:00am -	WR Podcasts % Showcasing an episode or two of some of the podcasts produced in Waterloo Region.
11:00am—12:00pm -	3 Nines Rewind # Local Independent Music, Tape Only, rewound for listening again
12:00pm—12:01pm -	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—12:30pm -	making contact % Investigative journalism, in-depth critical analysis, the promotion of civic participation and the dissemination of educational material.
12:30pm—1:00pm -	Talking Radical Radio % Grassroots activists engaged in communities across the country talk about what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, and why they’re doing it.
1:00pm—2:00pm -	Val Scheer's Eclectic Garage (#Replay) Another hour of eclectic music from different eras and genres.
2:00pm—3:00pm +	You're Not Alone A talk show discussing abuse, trauma, mental health, and different community issues that we face, to allow our community to feel safe in knowing they are not alone.
3:00pm—4:00pm +	I Am Everything (#Replay) A talk show about everything and nothing.
4:00pm—5:00pm +	AW@L Radio Audio news reports and podcasts from the Grand River Media Collective.
5:00pm—6:00pm +	Bollywood Mirchi Bollywood Hit Music and Current News Topics.
6:00pm—7:00pm +	The Gems Of LIfe An uplifting show that brings inspirational real life stories, sharing our core values while igniting conversations that will spark change, and a call to action.
7:00pm—8:00pm +	Da Don's House
8:00pm—9:00pm +	Denim Entertainment Radio A local DJ mix show featuring some new bass house, electronica, trap and drum n’ bass!!
9:00pm—10:00pm +	"It's A Vibe" with Sherice Caribbean flow, playing Soca, Reggae, Dancehall as well as some R&B and Hip Hop.
10:00pm—12:00am +	The Riley Powis Show Riley Powis plays music
Saturday, 17 April 2021
12:00am—2:00am ·	The Riley Powis Show Riley Powis plays music.
2:00am—4:00am ·	Indigcon * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library
4:00am—5:00am ·	Sauti Za Africa (replay) # Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
5:00am—6:00am ·	Bollywood Mirchi (repeat) # Bollywood Hit Music and Current News Topics.
6:00am—7:00am +	Morning CanCon * Canadian Content music from our Digital Music Library
7:00am—9:00am +	Kidz Tunez* Kidz up early? Sit them down at the radio to listen to some Tunez from our Digital Music Library
9:00am—10:00am +	Father To Son Music show with father and son hosts Gary and Ben Van Osch, presenting music selections from all genres and picked from Gary’s personal music collection.
10:00am—12:00pm +	Sur Sangeet
12:00pm—12:01pm +	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—12:30pm +	The Jack and Marc Show (#Replay) Jack Van and Marc Opie continue the fun.
12:30pm—1:00pm +	KWCon!!! * Music created by musicians in Waterloo Region!
1:00pm—2:00pm +	CKMS Community Connections * An hour of programmer created content, podcasts, music, interviews, and community announcements.
2:00pm—3:00pm +	Sauti Za Africa Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
3:00pm—4:00pm +	Val Scheer's Eclectic Garage An hour of eclectic music from different eras and genres
4:00pm—5:00pm +	Gospel Hour
5:00pm—6:00pm +	Amity Radio We aim to showcase art in every form!
6:00pm—8:00pm +	Reggae Patrol A diverse Caribbean radio show which plays a large range of Reggae, Dancehall, Ska, Rock-steady and Lovers-rock.
8:00pm—10:00pm +	Mano A Mano Superior music selection for the week.
10:00pm—12:00am +	I Am Everything A talk show about everything and nothing. This week, twice as much everything and nothng!
Sunday, 18 April 2021
12:00am—1:00am ·	Rebel Time Radio (replay) # A punk rock show with a (very!) political flavor.
1:00am—4:00am ·	Indigcon * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library
4:00am—5:00am ·	Sauti Za Africa (replay) # Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
5:00am—6:00am ·	around the word around the world. around the world around the world.... * World music from our Digital Music Library
6:00am—7:30am +	won't somebody think of the children! * Canadian Content music from our Digital Music Library. Not necessarily for kids...
7:30am—9:30am +	Lijepa Nasa
9:30am—11:30am +	Sargam
11:30am—12:00pm +	Pre-Lunch Indigenous Content * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library
12:00pm—12:01pm +	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—1:00pm +	Requiem For Rock (#Replay) Some more Musicology and social history.
1:00pm—2:00pm +	World Beat Canada % An exciting one hour, weekly global music alternative to jukebox radio.
2:00pm—3:00pm +	Sauti Za Africa Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
3:00pm—4:30pm +	The Swing and Blues Show (* from the archives) Enjoy some episodes from the Radio Waterloo digital archives!
4:30pm—6:30pm +	La Roca
6:30pm—7:30pm +	Truth Radio Old school Hip-Hop music and talk radio.
7:30pm—8:30pm +	Caribbean Spice
8:30pm—10:30pm +	Training * Join our newest DJs and show hosts as they get their on-air training to Start A New Show.
10:30pm—12:00am +	Indigcon Autopilot * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library
Monday, 19 April 2021
12:00am—12:30am ·	The Jack and Marc Show Jack Van and Marc Opie are an improv based comedy duo.
12:30am—2:00am ·	The Freedom Principle % Newest releases of the African Diaspora, acoustic ensemble music as world jazz from Indigenous sources. Syndicated from CJAM-FM in Windsor.
2:00am—6:00am ·	Folk Music * Folk music from our Digital Music Library
6:00am—7:30am +	Monday Morning Blues * Beat the Monday Morning Blues with some music from our Digital Music Library
7:30am—8:00am +	Front Burner % Your essential daily news podcast. CBC's Jayme Poisson takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.
8:00am—8:59am +	Democracy Now % A daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González.
8:59am—9:00am +	CKMS Moment ^
9:00am—10:00am -	The Reality Check % Exploring a wide range of controversies and curiosities by probing popular myths and exposing the surprising truth behind them.
10:00am—11:00am -	Musician's FAQ Focused on musicians entertaining you around Waterloo region.
11:00am—12:00pm -	CKMS Community Connections* An hour of programmer created content, podcasts, music, interviews, and community announcements.
12:00pm—12:01pm -	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—1:00pm -	CanQueer % The LGBTQ Program highlighting topics from all across Canada.
1:00pm—2:00pm -	Life Stories of Displacement % Recording the history of our community told by persons who live on low income and have experienced marginalization in its many forms.
2:00pm—3:00pm +	CKMS News A deeper analysis of the issues that impact our communities.
3:00pm—4:00pm +	Jeff's Neoswing Selectorbot * Dance to some new Swing and Jazz music from our Digital Music Library
4:00pm—6:00pm +	Afternoon Drive The latest and Best in Reggae R&B Soca Old School Gospel and More.
6:00pm—7:00pm +	DJ Mix Sessions
7:00pm—8:00pm +	MiPod William Wallace plays all the music you don't know, but might just like.
8:00pm—10:00pm +	So Old It's New Classic rock from the 60s, 70s, and 80s.
10:00pm—12:00am +	Klausterfokken
Tuesday, 20 April 2021
12:00am—1:00am ·	Deep Threes — Music Beyond Boundaries % Eclectic instrumental soundscapes that fuse jazz, electronica, soundtracks, modern classical, experimental music, and more.
1:00am—3:00am ·	Revolution Rock % Focusing on 60s garage rock, 70s punk/new wave, surf, alternative, indie and new/old music within those genres.
3:00am—6:00am ·	Overnight CanCon* Canadian Content Music from our Digital Music Library
6:00am—7:30am +	Early Morning Jazz * Jazz by Canadian musicians from our Digital Music Library
7:30am—8:00am +	Front Burner % Your essential daily news podcast. CBC's Jayme Poisson takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.
8:00am—8:59am +	Democracy Now % A daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González.
8:59am—9:00am +	CKMS Moment ^
9:00am—10:00am -	Alternative Radio (Syndicated) % AR provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in corporate media.
10:00am—11:00am -	Blue Sky Horse Radio Advocacy oriented for horses and people.
11:00am—12:00pm -	Liberation Hour (* from the archives) Liberation Hour focuses on various aspects of non-human animals in our society.
12:00pm—12:01pm -	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—2:00pm -	The Agriculture Show What is your experience with agriculture that you would like to tell others?
2:00pm—8:00pm +	Mazaj Show Show for the Arab community in the Arabic Language.
8:00pm—9:00pm +	Denim Entertainment Radio (#Replay) A local DJ mix show featuring some new bass house, electronica, trap and drum n’ bass!!
9:00pm—10:00pm +	3 Nines Radio: Tape Tuesdays with Francis Claire Local Independent Music, Tape Only
10:00pm—11:00pm +	Mustache and Mullets A selection of rock and punk music, new and old.
11:00pm—11:30pm +	KWCon!!! * Music by local musicians from Kitchener, Waterloo, Cambridge and the Townships
11:30pm—12:30am +	Relic Radio % Radio Theatre in the style of Old Tyme Radio
Wednesday, 21 April 2021
12:30am—2:30am ·	Amplified Radio Network % ARN delivers dynamic and Canadian-driven electronic music radio content, a mix of electronica, trip hop, deep house and techno music combined with artist interviews and guest mixes.
2:30am—6:00am ·	Electronica * Electronica, Dubstep, EDM, Trance, Step, House, and Techno from our Digital Music Library
6:00am—7:30am +	Early Morning Jazz * Jazz by Canadian musicians from our Digital Music Library
7:30am—8:00am +	Front Burner % Your essential daily news podcast. CBC's Jayme Poisson takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.
8:00am—8:30am +	Changemakers Without Borders A spoken-word episodic interview and biographical podcast that explores changemakers in our history who’ve made a positive change in our world.
8:30am—8:59am +	KWCon!!! * Music by artists in Waterloo Region!
8:59am—9:00am +	CKMS Moment ^
9:00am—10:00am -	For The Wild (syndicated) % Focused on land based protection, co-liberation and intersectional storytelling
10:00am—11:00am -	Let's chit Chat with Narine Dat An Original Canadian Initiative
11:00am—12:00pm -	Democracy Now % A daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González.
12:00pm—12:01pm -	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—1:00pm -	She Is Your Neighbour % In this podcast, Women's Crisis Services Waterloo Region takes a deep dive into domestic violence, addressing hard topics like domestic violence and the drug trade, violence against Indigenous women and girls, challenges for transgender youth seeking support, and more.
1:00pm—2:00pm -	Science for the People (syndicated) % Explore the connections between science, popular culture, history, and public policy.
2:00pm—8:00pm +	Mazaj Show Show for the Arab community in the Arabic Language.
8:00pm—9:00pm +	Golden Record What would you put on a Golden Record to the universe?
9:00pm—10:00pm +	Rebel Time Radio A punk rock show with a (very!) political flavor.
10:00pm—11:00pm +	Requiem For Rock A little Musicology and social history.
11:00pm—12:00am +	Scream Therapy % is about the link between punk rock and mental health.
Thursday, 22 April 2021
12:00am—2:00am ·	R.E.A.L Radio with DJ DC A mix show featuring News, Reviews, Interviews, debuts, guest appearances, And an innovative take on urban music.
2:00am—6:00am ·	Hip Hop * Hip Hop music from our digital music library
6:00am—7:30am +	Early Morning Jazz * Jazz by Canadian musicians from our Digital Music Library
7:30am—8:00am +	Front Burner % Your essential daily news podcast. CBC's Jayme Poisson takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.
8:00am—8:59am +	Democracy Now % A daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González.
8:59am—9:00am +	CKMS Moment ^
9:00am—10:00am -	CKMS News A deeper analysis of the issues that impact our communities.
10:00am—11:00am -	Rebel Sing - Music from and inspired by Todd Serious and The Rebel Spell * The Rebel Spell and the results.
11:00am—11:30am -	Infrequently Played Music * Music from the bottom shelf of our Digital Music Library.
11:30am—12:00pm -	Nasha Kasha - A Ukrainian Almanac A Ukranian Almanac with Stefan Andrusiak
12:00pm—12:01pm -	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—1:00pm -	The Electronic Intifada % The ongoing struggle for Palestinian self-determination, international solidarity news and actions, and growing the Boycott, Divestments, and Sanctions campaign.
1:00pm—2:00pm -	Zero Waste Countdown % A show all about sustainability from a zero waste perspective.
2:00pm—3:00pm +	Truth Radio (#Replay) Old school Hip-Hop music and talk radio.
3:00pm—4:00pm +	MAM re-hear # Superior music selection for the week from Mano A Mano.
4:00pm—6:00pm +	Atardecer Ranchero/Dusk on the Ranch The hottest tropical Latin American beats as well as Rancheras, Corridos and Banda music.
6:00pm—8:00pm +	The Wax Jungle
8:00pm—10:00pm +	Souljah Sessions
10:00pm—12:00am +	Street Hop Carmelo and Lakes bring you the best in local hip hop.
Friday, 23 April 2021
12:00am—2:00am ·	The Clean Up Hour DJ Mophead cleans up.
2:00am—6:00am ·	PUUUUUUUUUUNK* All kinds of punk from our digital music library
6:00am—7:30am +	Early Morning Jazz * Jazz by Canadian musicians from our Digital Music Library
7:30am—8:00am +	Front Burner % Your essential daily news podcast. CBC's Jayme Poisson takes you deep into the stories shaping Canada and the world.
8:00am—8:59am +	Democracy Now % A daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González.
8:59am—9:00am +	CKMS Moment ^
9:00am—10:00am -	Unauthorized Disclosure % Questioning social and political norms that too often go unchallenged.
10:00am—11:00am -	WR Podcasts % Showcasing an episode or two of some of the podcasts produced in Waterloo Region.
11:00am—12:00pm -	3 Nines Rewind # Local Independent Music, Tape Only, rewound for listening again
12:00pm—12:01pm -	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—12:30pm -	making contact % Investigative journalism, in-depth critical analysis, the promotion of civic participation and the dissemination of educational material.
12:30pm—1:00pm -	Talking Radical Radio % Grassroots activists engaged in communities across the country talk about what they’re doing, how they’re doing it, and why they’re doing it.
1:00pm—2:00pm -	Back Porch Bluegrass % Hardcore bluegrass music from New Zealand
2:00pm—3:00pm +	You're Not Alone A talk show discussing abuse, trauma, mental health, and different community issues that we face, to allow our community to feel safe in knowing they are not alone.
3:00pm—4:00pm +	I Am Everything (#Replay) A talk show about everything and nothing.
4:00pm—5:00pm +	AW@L Radio Audio news reports and podcasts from the Grand River Media Collective.
5:00pm—6:00pm +	Bollywood Mirchi Bollywood Hit Music and Current News Topics.
6:00pm—7:00pm +	The Gems Of LIfe An uplifting show that brings inspirational real life stories, sharing our core values while igniting conversations that will spark change, and a call to action.
7:00pm—8:00pm +	Da Don's House
8:00pm—9:00pm +	Denim Entertainment Radio A local DJ mix show featuring some new bass house, electronica, trap and drum n’ bass!!
9:00pm—10:00pm +	"It's A Vibe" with Sherice Caribbean flow, playing Soca, Reggae, Dancehall as well as some R&B and Hip Hop.
10:00pm—12:00am +	The Riley Powis Show Riley Powis plays music
Saturday, 24 April 2021
12:00am—1:00am ·	Into The Void (* from the archives) Chris Sherren takes you deep into the void to explore music of the mind
1:00am—2:00am ·	Midnight Blues * Blues music from our Digital Music Library
2:00am—4:00am ·	Indigcon * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library
4:00am—5:00am ·	Sauti Za Africa (replay) # Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
5:00am—6:00am ·	Bollywood Mirchi (repeat) # Bollywood Hit Music and Current News Topics.
6:00am—7:00am +	Morning CanCon * Canadian Content music from our Digital Music Library
7:00am—9:00am +	Kidz Tunez* Kidz up early? Sit them down at the radio to listen to some Tunez from our Digital Music Library
9:00am—10:00am +	Father To Son Music show with father and son hosts Gary and Ben Van Osch, presenting music selections from all genres and picked from Gary’s personal music collection.
10:00am—12:00pm +	Sur Sangeet
12:00pm—12:01pm +	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—12:30pm +	The Jack and Marc Show (#Replay) Jack Van and Marc Opie continue the fun.
12:30pm—1:00pm +	KWCon!!! * Music created by musicians in Waterloo Region!
1:00pm—2:00pm +	CKMS Community Connections * An hour of programmer created content, podcasts, music, interviews, and community announcements.
2:00pm—3:00pm +	Sauti Za Africa Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
3:00pm—4:00pm +	Val Scheer's Eclectic Garage (* from the archives) An hour of eclectic music from different eras and genres
4:00pm—5:00pm +	Gospel Hour
5:00pm—6:00pm +	Amity Radio We aim to showcase art in every form!
6:00pm—8:00pm +	Reggae Patrol A diverse Caribbean radio show which plays a large range of Reggae, Dancehall, Ska, Rock-steady and Lovers-rock.
8:00pm—10:00pm +	Mano A Mano Superior music selection for the week.
10:00pm—11:00pm +	I Am Everything A talk show about everything and nothing.
11:00pm—12:00am +	Rob's Rewind (* from the archives) Golden Oldies on Rob's Rewind, now playing from the archives in our Digital Music Library
Sunday, 25 April 2021
12:00am—1:00am ·	Rebel Time Radio (replay) # A punk rock show with a (very!) political flavor.
1:00am—4:00am ·	Indigcon * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library
4:00am—5:00am ·	Sauti Za Africa (replay) # Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
5:00am—6:00am ·	around the word around the world. around the world around the world.... * World music from our Digital Music Library
6:00am—7:30am +	won't somebody think of the children! * Canadian Content music from our Digital Music Library. Not necessarily for kids...
7:30am—9:30am +	Lijepa Nasa
9:30am—11:30am +	Sargam
11:30am—12:00pm +	Pre-Lunch Indigenous Content * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library
12:00pm—12:01pm +	CKMS Public Service Announcement ^
12:01pm—1:00pm +	Requiem For Rock (#Replay) Some more Musicology and social history.
1:00pm—2:00pm +	World Beat Canada % An exciting one hour, weekly global music alternative to jukebox radio.
2:00pm—3:00pm +	Sauti Za Africa Bringing you great music from the continent of Africa. Afrorock, Bongo Flava, Souskous.
3:00pm—4:30pm +	The Swing and Blues Show (* from the archives) Enjoy some episodes from the Radio Waterloo digital archives!
4:30pm—6:30pm +	La Roca
6:30pm—7:30pm +	Truth Radio Old school Hip-Hop music and talk radio.
7:30pm—8:30pm +	Caribbean Spice
8:30pm—10:30pm +	Training * Join our newest DJs and show hosts as they get their on-air training to Start A New Show.
10:30pm—12:00am +	Indigcon Autopilot * Music by Indigenous artists from our Digital Music Library

Colour	Symbol	Meaning
White	(none)	Original CKMS programming
Yellow	#	CKMS replayed shows
Blue	^	Public Service Announcements and Advertisements
Green	%	Syndicated programs (shows produced at other radio stations). Available for new shows!
Green	*	Available for new shows!
Red	~	Pre-empted – The regularly scheduled show has been pre-empted for a special presentation
White times	+	Prime time hours (6am-9am and 2pm-midnight weekdays, 6am-midnight weekends)
Shaded times	–	Off-peak hours (9am-2pm weekdays)
Dark shaded times	·	Off-peak, overnight (midnight-6am daily)