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The Electronic Intifada

ei (white letters in a raggedy typeface on a red circle)Electronic Intifada Radio highlights the news, interviews and discussions from the weekly Electronic Intifada livestream broadcast with co-host Nora Barrows-Friedman.

The Electronic Intifada is an independent online news publication and educational resource focusing on Palestine, its people, politics, culture and place in the world. Founded in 2001, The Electronic Intifada has won awards and earned widespread recognition for publishing original, high-quality news and analysis, and first-person accounts and reviews. The Electronic Intifada’s writers and reporters include Palestinians and others living inside Palestine and everywhere else that news about Palestine and Palestinians is made.

Visit Electronic Intifada on the web: https://electronicintifada.net

Producers

Electronic Intifada Radio is produced by Pierre Loiselle, Nora Barrows-Friedman and Tamara Nassar.

Nora Barrows-Friedman is a journalist and an associate editor of The Electronic Intifada. She co-hosts the podcast, radio and livestream broadcasts, and has been reporting on Palestine for more than two decades.


Electronic Intifada is syndicated on CKMS-FM from the NCRA‘s !earshot Digital Distribution System, and airs on Mondays from 2:00pm to 3:00pm.

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.

Relic Radio

Since 2007, Relic Radio | Classic Radio DramaRelic Radio has brought old time radio to a new audience. Eight shows are being produced right now under the Relic Radio banner: Comedy, horror, suspense, science fiction, all varieties of classic radio are featured here and it’s all free!

All of the vintage audio used in these podcasts is believed to be in the public domain. If you are the rights holder to any of the shows used here, please notify the producer at relicradio@timewornmedia.com

Relic Radio airs on CKMS-FM alternate Wednesdays from Midnight to 1:00am.

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.

Nasha Kasha – A Ukrainian Almanac

Speech bubble wearing headphones full of grainNasha Kasha – A Ukrainian Almanac is a 28-minute weekly audio program for everyone about Ukrainian life. Kasha is any grain prepared in water or milk. Nasha means it is ours. Warm, restorative and a little messy: like life itself.

There were 300 episodes of Nasha Kasha produced by host Stefan Andrusiak, and it currently airs from the CKMS-FM archives on Sundays from 7:00am to 7:30am.

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.

Alternative Radio

David Barsamian’s radio program show logoAlternative Radio, established in 1986, is an award-winning weekly one-hour public affairs program offered free to all public radio stations in the U.S., Canada, Europe and beyond. AR provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in corporate media. Our program airs on over 260 radio stations. With headquarters based in Boulder, Colorado and with only two full-time and two part-time paid staff, AR airs on nearly 300 radio stations. Our project is sustained by donations and by your purchases of season subscriptions, recordings and transcripts.

Alternative Radio is syndicated on CKMS-FM, and airs Mondays from 11:00am to Noon.