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CKMS Community News, Newsroom, Off The Air, Radio Waterloo Production

CKMS Community News

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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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Recent Episodes

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 →
A screenshot of the VisionWR.org website with a menu bar on the top with the logo, and the text "For Candidates", "For Voters", "About the Candidates", "About Us", "Blog", "Contact Us". and below that a pciture in the Grand River Watershed with a cloudy blue sky, and trees, and overlaid is the text "A Shared Vision for our Region" CKMS News -2026-09-21- Grassroots group launches municipal election information hub through a “passion for local democracy” As municipal elections are starting to heat up across the province, a new local organisation is promoting local democracy by helping to inform and educate Waterloo Region residents on all aspects of the vote. This show features an interview with Alex Latta, a professor at Wilfrid Laurier University and a spokesperson for VisionWR who told … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-09-21- Grassroots group launches municipal election information hub through a “passion for local democracy” →
CKMS News – 2026-09-22- A Room of One’s Home   by: Shalaka Jadhav CAMBRIDGE, ON – Hosted at the University of Waterloo Cambridge Architecture Campus, “A Room of One’s Home” is an exhibition curated by Bianca Weeko Martin, and brings together the work of six Waterloo Architecture graduates and alumni whose research reflects on relationships between architecture, diaspora, memory, and cultural knowledge. Employing drawings, … Continue reading CKMS News – 2026-09-22- A Room of One’s Home →
Profile photograph of Canadian humanitarian Terry Fox running outdoors at sunrise during his 1980 Marathon of Hope. He is wearing a white T-shirt that reads 'Marathon of Hope' with a maple leaf design, grey running shorts, white athletic socks, blue and black running shoes, and a metal prosthetic running leg on his right leg. He is moving from right to left along a gravel roadside against a misty background of rocky terrain, tall grass, and morning sunlight filtering through the trees. CKMS News -2026-09-19- Terry Fox Run Returns as Cancer Research Funding Surpasses $1 Billion CKMS News -2026-09-19- Terry Fox Run Returns As Cancer Research Funding Surpasses $1 Billion Eren Yoruk Waterloo, ON – The Terry Fox Run returns this Sunday for its 46th year, as the Terry Fox Foundation continues to support cancer research across Canada. The Foundation surpassed $1 billion raised for cancer research in February. This year, … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-09-19- Terry Fox Run Returns as Cancer Research Funding Surpasses $1 Billion →
Photo of Susan Aglukark CKMS News -2026-09-17- Susan Aglukark Performs in Kitchener on Together For Nature Tour CKMS News -2026-09-17- Susan Aglukark Performs in Kitchener on Together For Nature Tour R Avery Kitchener, ON – Juno award winning singer-songwriter and Officer of the Order of Canada Susan Aglukark is performing this evening in Kitchener as part of the Together for Nature Tour, and she spoke with CKMS ahead of today’s show. The tour, … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-09-17- Susan Aglukark Performs in Kitchener on Together For Nature Tour →
Two biracial people wearing jean jackets laugh together in front of a green velvet curtain. New stage comedy about growing up biracial in Waterloo Region opens October 1st Host: Leah Gerber A new play titled Mixed(er), about growing up biracial in Waterloo Region is aiming to get you laughing. The story is about a young woman’s fateful homecoming to Waterloo Region after finishing university. She finds out her parents are throwing a surprise birthday party for her and that they’ve invited all her … Continue reading New stage comedy about growing up biracial in Waterloo Region opens October 1st →
Cambridge Chief Fire Prevention Officer Eric Yates stands in uniform on the left side of the frame inside Station 1, resting his left hand on the open door handle of a red Cambridge Fire Department truck. The large department emblem on the truck door fills the right foreground, while the open bay doors and driveway are visible in the background. CKMS News -2026-09-11- Cambridge Fire Department Aims to Raise Fire Safety Awareness with Open House CKMS News -2026-09-11- Cambridge Fire Department Aims to Raise Fire Safety Awareness with Open House Eren Yoruk Cambridge, ON – The Cambridge Fire Department is preparing to welcome residents to its annual Open House on September 12 at Fire Station 1 on Bishop Street. The event will give residents a chance to meet firefighters, tour … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-09-11- Cambridge Fire Department Aims to Raise Fire Safety Awareness with Open House →
A wide-angle shot of city workers finishing up planting trees in a city park. An apartment building is at the back of the park. CKMS News -2026-09-10- Kitchener’s Community Canopy Program Update Leah Gerber Kitchener, Ontario The City of Kitchener began a program two years ago to increase its overall tree canopy and increase the number of trees in the neighbourhoods that need them most. But now in its third year, how is the program doing?  Radio Waterloo spoke with Hajnal Kovacs, the city’s forestry project manager, … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-09-10- Kitchener’s Community Canopy Program Update →
A farmer's field with the sun overhead CKMS News -2026-09-10- Waterloo Region Wilmot Land Assembly Update Leah Gerber Wilmot, Ontario Waterloo Region staff have been purchasing land in Wilmot Township to put together a very large shovel-ready parcel to attract major industry to the region. So far the Region has acquired 550 acres of its 770 acre goal. The process began with threats of expropriation over two years ago, and because … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-09-10- Waterloo Region Wilmot Land Assembly Update →
A low-angle outdoor shot of the large, modern white stone monument sign for the Region of Waterloo Administration Building. Centered near the top is the regional logo—a winged, stylized "W" emblem in deep blue, yellow, and green—with the words "Region of Waterloo" directly beneath it, followed by "ADMINISTRATION BUILDING" in bold, black capital letters across two lines, set against green trees and a partly cloudy dusk sky. CKMS News -2026-08-28- ‘That’s A Recipe For Disaster’: Waterloo Region Council Opposes Dual Leadership Model CKMS News -2026-08-28- ‘That’s A Recipe For Disaster’: Waterloo Region Council Opposes Dual Leadership Model Eren Yoruk Waterloo, ON – Waterloo Region Council is pushing back against a new provincial governance model that could allow one person to serve as both Mayor and Regional Chair. Cambridge Regional Councillor Doug Craig introduced the motion, warning that … Continue reading CKMS News -2026-08-28- ‘That’s A Recipe For Disaster’: Waterloo Region Council Opposes Dual Leadership Model →

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Amplified Radio Network, Off The Air, Syndicated

Amplified Radio Network

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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, Shows, Syndicated

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, Off The Air

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 with Francis Claire, 3 Nines Rewind, Off The Air, Radio Waterloo Production

3 Nines Radio : Tape Tuesdays w/ Francis Claire

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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, Shows

Nasha Kasha – A Ukrainian Almanac

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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.

Off The Air, Syndicated, Talking Radical Radio

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, Shows, Syndicated

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.