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AUDIO SALAD w/ PROLIFIC TRICKS – Episode 16 ; Air Date: Sept 24th, 2026

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Hey music fans,

Here’s the track list for the 16th episode of Audio Salad!

You can listen below via the embedded player near the bottom of this post.

CKMS 102.7 FM, 11am EST – 12pm EST

START TIME TITLE PERFORMER/CREATOR CANCON
11:00:00 BACK & FORTH (INST) PROLIFIC TRICKS T
11:00:00 SHOW INTRO JASON PATTERSON / PROLIFIC TRICKS Y
11:01:07 THE DAY THE PULL GOT QUIET SONDRA6 Y
11:05:10 A GOOD PROBLEM TO HAVE MOIRA Y
11:07:17 HARBOURFRONT MALC Y
11:10:27 WHAT WE MADE MIRANDA WRITES N
11:14:11 TAKE IT BACK PROLIFIC TRICKS Y
11:16:43 INK BLOOD STANWICK Y
11:19:29 DJ TALKING
11:22:25 PLS DON’T AMI CHEON Y
11:24:51 PATIENCE MARCELLE Y
11:28:17 LOVE WE GAVE SUNSHINE MAKERS Y
11:31:28 DJ TALKING
11:33:07 LOSER CHU THE PRODUCER & ROME IX Y
11:35:30 MORE REGGAE FUNK IT UP AMMOYE Y
11:38:35 SHOOT MY WAY ROSE & ROOTS Y
11:42:16 I’VE NEVER BEEN IN LOVE ADA LEA Y
11:45:55 ASLEEP ON THE TRAIN AGAIN DEVIN CUDDY Y
11:49:02 ANGEL FROM MONTGOMERY LESLIE SPIT TREE-O Y
11:52:05 DJ TALKING
11:57:49 STATION ID VICTORIA AND THE SECRETS

See you next time, Thursdays from 11am EST – 12pm EST!

Audio Salad is an eclectic mix of rock, hip hop, reggae, indie, alternative,  and much more. Each week will be a new journey, with an emphasis on Canadian talent.

Audio Salad is hosted by Canadian recording artist Prolific Tricks aka Jason Patterson and airs on CKMS 102.7 FM Radio Waterloo, Thursdays from 11am EST to 12pm EST & on demand.

My debut album, Down to Earth (2026), and additional tracks  are  available at ProlificTricks.Bandcamp.com & all music platforms.

I can be reached at ProlificTrickery@Gmail.com or on Instagram @ProlificTrickery @AudioSaladCKMS and would love to hear from you!

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CKMS News -2026-09-19- Terry Fox Run Returns as Cancer Research Funding Surpasses $1 Billion

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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, about four million Canadians are expected to take part in runs across 600 communities, including Kitchener, Waterloo and Cambridge.

Terry Fox’s niece Jessie Alder says her uncle’s story and message continue to resonate with Canadians and people around the world. She also points to the progress being made through the Marathon of Hope Cancer Centers Network, which aims to expand access to precision medicine across Canada.

Terry Fox Foundation COO Martha McClew says the organization funds research through a rigorous peer-review process, with only a small percentage of submitted projects receiving funding. She also highlights the Foundation’s cancer research biobank, which contains cancer cells from 16,000 Canadians and is helping researchers share data and better understand how patients respond to treatments.

Alder and McClew also reflect on what Terry Fox’s legacy could look like if a cure for cancer is eventually found, and why the Terry Fox Run remains important as both a fundraiser and a community event.

The Terry Fox Run takes place Sunday, September 20 at 9 a.m. For more information, visit run.terryfox.ca.

Shows

David Par Radio Presents The All Out Show

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We are spinning heavy hitting anthems from rap royalty 2Pac and Jay Z, alongside the brilliant vibes of Stankwick, Dee Hernandez, Michelle Joly, Laurie Shaw Greyeyes, and Yinka Oshodi. Whether you are looking for classic hip hop storytelling, smooth melodies, or your next favorite track, we have your soundtrack covered.
Lock it in, don’t touch that dial, and go all out with us!
Plus, we’ll discuss what Facebook is up to, Rogers Stadium is making major headlines. A massive storm left severe structural damage at Toronto’s newest open-air venue, officially forcing the cancellation of the highly anticipated AC/DC concert, and more!
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CKMS News -2026-09-10- Kitchener’s Community Canopy Program Update

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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, as well as Ashlynn Fleming, the interim manager of tree programs at REEP Green Solutions and community member David Shaftoe to understand the project’s goals and how well they are meeting these targets. 

 

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David Par Radio Presents The All Out Show

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On this episode of The All Out Show hosted by David Par Radio, we feature music from 2 Pac, Ice Cube, The Game, Stanwick, Jay-Z, Real Deal featuring Joe Cash, Secondhand Dreamcar, Fabolous, 2 Unlimited,  Drake, Martin Garrix, Ed Sheeran, and many more!
Interviews with Secondhand Dreamcar and Stratford Film Festival general manager Bill Harris (he discusses being in New York during the September 11 attacks and On Friday, September 11, the Stratford Film Festival will mark the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with two special community screenings of the acclaimed Canadian documentary YOU ARE HERE: A COME FROM AWAY STORY at Stratford City Hall Theatre.)
Plus, an interview with University of Waterloo Aviation professor Suzanne Kearns and Managing Director of Skywise Canada Erin Appleby; University of Waterloo and Airbus are announcing a strategic research and human resources partnership aimed at accelerating the transfer of innovations developed in the laboratory to real industry applications, helping address some of the aerospace sector’s most pressing challenges.
Let’s get it
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David Par Radio Presents The All Out Show

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We have a jam packed show! Music from Tupac, Dee Hernandez, Jaye Woods, Stanwick, Drake, Ludacris and so on!

Plus, interviews with

  • Tia McGraff,  a Canadian, Americana-Folk singer-songwriter, and children’s author
  • Laura Miller who shared the findings of a six year study regarding Uber passenger rider ratings
  • Cambridge Mayor Jan Liggett discusses the OBCM campaign to fix Ontario’s mental health, homeless and addiction crisis. 

Let’s get it!!!!!!!

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CKMS News -2026-08-13- AI Boom Raises Questions as Waterloo Region Studies Data Centre Impacts

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CKMS News -2026-08-13- AI Boom Raises Questions as Waterloo Region Studies Data Centre Impacts

Eren Yoruk

Kitchener, ON — Waterloo Region Council has unanimously passed a motion to study the potential impacts of future data centre development in the Region, following concerns raised by residents about water use, electricity demand and infrastructure.

Regional Councillor Colleen James brought the motion during Tuesday’s Sustainability, Infrastructure and Development Committee meeting. It directs Regional staff to examine the economic, environmental, infrastructure and fiscal implications of data centres, as well as community safeguards and best practices in other jurisdictions.

The council approved the motion with two amendments, including additional consideration of source water protection and impacts on traditional lands. Regional staff will report their findings back to Council by the first quarter of 2027.

The discussion comes as the rapid growth of artificial intelligence drives demand for larger and more energy-intensive data centres across Canada and beyond.

Waterloo Region already hosts data centres, including Ascent’s facility in Cambridge. James says the motion is not intended to approve or reject any specific project, but to help the Region understand how future facilities could affect its infrastructure and environment.

Residents who spoke at the meeting raised particular concerns about water consumption and the Region’s reliance on groundwater.

James says the goal is to gather information now so future councils can make informed decisions about data centre development.

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CKMS News -2026-08-08- St. John’s Kitchen Opens Around the Clock as Homelessness Crisis Deepens in Waterloo Region

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CKMS News – 2026-08-08 – St. John’s Kitchen Opens Around the Clock as Homelessness Crisis Deepens in Waterloo Region

Eren Yoruk

Kitchener, ON — St. John’s Kitchen in Kitchener has permanently expanded its services to operate around the clock, responding to growing demand from people experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region.

The kitchen, operated by The Working Centre, began its new 24/7 schedule on July 27. It now welcomes drop-ins from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., before providing overnight support from 9 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. The facility closes briefly each morning for cleaning and setup.

The expansion comes as homelessness continues to grow across the region. The Region of Waterloo reported in 2024 that chronic homelessness had increased by an average of 28 per cent each year since 2020. Joe Mancini, director and co-founder of The Working Centre, says the growing number of people experiencing homelessness has put increasing pressure on services.

In this story, we speak with Mancini, St. John’s Kitchen staff and volunteers, and a person experiencing homelessness about the impact of the kitchen The interviews explore what the 24/7 operation means for people using the facility, how staff respond to the growing demand, and the broader housing, employment and drug-related factors contributing to homelessness in Waterloo Region.

For more information about St. John’s Kitchen, visit theworkingcentre.org.  

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CKMS News -2026-07-28- Kitchener ‘Unplugs’ King Street with First Week-long Pedestrian Event

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CKMS News -2026-07-28- Kitchener ‘Unplugs’ King Street with First Week-long Pedestrian Event

Eren Yoruk

Kitchener, ON — For the first time, King Street in downtown Kitchener has been transformed into a week-long pedestrian-only space as the City launches King Street Unplugged, a pilot project aimed at creating a more people-focused downtown.

Running from July 26 to 31, the event closes a section of King Street between College and Young Streets to vehicle traffic, replacing it with live entertainment, games, workshops, markets and family-friendly activities. Mayor Berry Vrbanovic says the initiative builds on previous car-free events but marks the city’s first attempt at a week-long pedestrian experience.

Manager of Downtown Development and Innovation Aura Hertzog says the project responds to community feedback seeking more welcoming public spaces where residents can connect while supporting local businesses. If successful, the pilot could become an annual event.

The city will evaluate the initiative by gathering feedback from businesses and visitors, monitoring attendance and measuring community engagement throughout the week.

Local businesses are already seeing positive signs. Mandy Kowitz, owner of Square Peg, says she noticed increased foot traffic on the first day and expects more customers throughout the week.

Visitors also welcomed the idea. Resident Mila Purcell says closing King Street for a full week creates a more enjoyable downtown experience and hopes the event returns next year.

For more information about King Street Unplugged, visit downtownkitchener.ca.

Shows

David Par Radio The All Out Show

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We have news on Fan Expo Toronto, Rogers Stadium and more! Interviews with hip hop artist John Kabongo and artist Tia McGraff.

Playlist

Memphis Bleek Featuring Jay Z – Is That Your Chick

The Notorious BIG – I Love The Dough

Jon Kabongo – The Follow Through

The Game – All Eyez

Daz Dillinger – In California

Drake – Feel No Ways

David Banner – Like A Pimp

Drake – STFU Janice

Tia McGraff – Caterpillar Song

Super Hero Songs – Spiderman Song I Am Spiderman

DJ Khaled – I’m The One

DJ Khaled – No New Friends

Tyla – Push 2 Start

Soundgarden – Live To Rise

Drake – Nice For What

Drake – Q And A

T.I. – And Won’t

K OS – Man I Used To Be

DJ Jazzy Jeff And The Fresh Prince – Summertime

Rascalz – Movie Star

Drake – Headlines

Tupac – Do For Love

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CKMS News -2026-07-23- Community town-hall discussion to guide David Alton’s mayoral run

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CKMS News -2026-07-23- Community town-hall discussion to guide David Alton’s mayoral run

by: dan kellar
Kitchener ON – Ahead of the official municipal campaign period, community builder, housing advocate, and mayoral candidate David Alton has started hosting a series of community townhalls which will focus on how to ensure that all residents share the same rights to live their lives and be integrated in efforts to “build a joyful city”.

The first event, which took place in June was The Right to Belong, with the second in the series The Right to Housing happening Saturday July 25th at the Chandler Mowat Community Centre in Kitchener.  The other events will take place once per month in the lead up to the October election.

According to government data including the “Point in Time” count, nearly 2,400 people were experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region, with about 78% of those folks experiencing “chronic homelessness. Provincially, the rate of homelessness increased by 25% between 2020 and 2024 and across the country according to the federal government “Over the past five years, the total population experiencing homelessness on a single night has increased by 59%”. The total number of homeless folks on any given night in Canada is over 65,000.

Candidate Alton, who was a recipient of the Region of Waterloo’s “Community educator award in housing” told CKMS News that “I see this campaign as a public education opportunity” and that each townhall will lead to calls to action and it is their intent to “Spread these calls to action and these platforms that are community built, to every candidate to try to get them as far as possible.”

This show features an interview with David Alton

Rethink Your Retirement Show, Shows

Engineering a Self-Funding Machine with Adam Finch -Replay

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Why Elite Professionals are Failing the Science of Keeping Wealth

In this episode, Senior Wealth Strategist Sunny Kochar sits down with Adam Finch, a Project Scheduling Specialist and Real Estate Investor, to discuss the “Baby Boomer Exodus” from the construction industry and the rising tide of AI. Adam shares his “Kinetic Wealth” journey, moving from a licensed carpenter to owning a multi-property portfolio that funds his lifestyle. Learn why the “Save and Wait” model is dead and how to apply an Engineering Mindset to your personal economy to retire 3x faster. We dive into the “Five Fs” of fulfillment and the critical importance of “Money Velocity” in a high-tax environment.

The “Big Domino”: Why Your High-Demand Skill is Not Your Security

Most high-earners are winning the ‘Income Game’ but losing the ‘Science of Keeping It.’ Whether you are a PhD or a Master Tradesperson, relying on a single-income stream leaves you one corporate restructuring away from the ‘Income Cliff.’

What You Will Learn

  • [08:00] The 91% Paradox: Why elite professionals are “Income Rich” but “Structure Poor.”
  • [17:00] Kinetic vs. Static Wealth: Moving money from “Dead Equity” in your drywall into a self-funding machine.
  • [25:00] The Baby Boomer Exodus: How the skilled trades shortage and AI are shifting the Canadian economy.
  • [32:00] Money Velocity: Why money must stay in motion to create true fulfillment.
  • [41:00] The 5 Fs: Auditing your life for Faith, Family, Fitness, and Fun—not just Finance.

🎧 READ THE DIRECTOR’S CUT: Want to see the mathematical proof and visual charts discussed in this episode?
Click here to read “Tax Deductible Mortgage Canada: The 2026 Executive Blueprint” on the Hexavision Blog.

Reference the Money Compass Framework discussed in this episode to see how Adam Finch applied construction logic to personal wealth.

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CKMS News -2026-01-14- One Million Neighbours WR launches their Neighbourhood services map

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CKMS News -2026-01-14- One Million Neighbours launches their Neighbourhood services map

dan kellar
Kitchener, ON – A new tool for assessing how levels of various services differ between neighbourhoods across Waterloo Region has launched by the One Million Neighbours WR coalition.  The first version of its Neighbourhood Services Map ranks each neighbourhood for access levels based on availability of transit, amount of green space, number of schools, libraries, and healthcare infrastructure, and how many community spaces exist.

A key feature of the map is that the calculations account for population, and as the number of residents that call Waterloo Region  home grows to over 1,000,000 in the coming decades, keeping track of the equity of resource distribution across communities as they grow will be key to understanding a neighbourhood’s needs.

This show features an interview with KW local Sam Nabi, the project coordinator of One Million Neighbours W, and a board member of Hold the Line WR. The map was created with open source data by Civic Tech WR volunteers who will update the data on the map “at least annually”. You can access the map from Connected KW‘s webpage.

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CKMS News -2025-12-15- Police budget push-back as cops ask for another 20 million a year and a new building

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CKMS News -2025-12-15- Police budget push-back as cops ask for another 20 million a year and a new building.

dan kellar
Kitchener, ON – As the Waterloo regional police ask for another $20,000,000 dollars to be added to their yearly budget, in addition to $173,000,000 for a new “communications centre”, residents and even some regional councillors are questioning the ballooning expenditures. A primary concern is that yearly multi-million dollar increases to the police budgets are starving other services of funding since council is pressured to keep tax increases low.

The Waterloo Region police budget, which was over $230,00,000 in 2025, has increased by more than $100,000,000 since 2014, and has more than doubled since 2013.  This year’s request of over $250,000,000 will represent over 30% of the regional budget.  In comparison, housing and homelessness services are budgeted at $165,200,000 for 2026.

The increase in the police budget will result in an average 6.75% property tax increase for regional residents, that’s another 57$ a month beyond all the previous yearly increases.

The police presented their budget to the Regional Council at the end of November and in a council meeting on December 3rd council heard from the police association and residents.  While the police say more money to the force and more cops “will help save residents” delegates noted that funding upstream services, such as housing options and mental health supports, have more impact on reducing crime than more armed cops with “boots on the ground”.

In a surprise move ahead of the budget vote on December 16th, Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic put forth a motion to block the police’s capital budget saying the new communications centre is “beyond their mandate” and it “is highly unlikely that all three emergency services would engage in this partnership in any foreseeable future”. However the same motion calls for the approval of the $20,000,000 yearly increase to the police budget.

This show features audio from both the December 3rd and November 26th council meetings.

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CKMS News – 2025-12-07- As homelessness increases, a new overnight warming centre offers more than “heads in beds”

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CKMS News – 2025-12-07- As homelessness increases, a new overnight warming centre offers more than “heads in beds”

dan kellar
Kitchener, ON – A new space for folks to escape from the cold and receive food and social supports has opened in Kitchener as cold winter weather has set early in Waterloo Region.  Thresholds Homes and Supports opened the doors to the new 30 bed overnight warming centre at 298 Lawrence Avenue in November. The new centre will serve any who is 18+ and is inclusive of all gender identities.

In a press release ahead of the opening Jessica Hill, the new warming centre’s team lead is quoted “We are working hard to go beyond giving people a place to warm up, and will have staff on site, including a peer support worker, to connect folks with other supports, and provide a hot meal and snacks to take with them when they leave.”.

The new warming centre comes at a critical time as homelessness continues to plague an increasing number of local residents. The provincial 2024 “Point-in-time” count found that nearly 2,400 people were experiencing homelessness in Waterloo Region, with about 78% of those folks experiencing “chronic homelessness.  At the time only 301 shelter beds were available regionally, and with the new overnight 30 bed warming centre, the number is still well below the required capacity.

This show features an interview with Jessica Hill, the team lead of Thresholds Homes and Supports’ new overnight warming centre in Kitchener.

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CKMS News -2025-12-02- Kitchener fast tracking new housing through the federal Housing Design Catalogue

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CKMS News -2025-12-02- Kitchener fast tracking new housing through the federal Housing Design Catalogue

dan kellar
Kitchener, ON – Adding to the tool box to build housing in Kitchener faster, the city has fully endorsed the federal government’s new Housing Design Catalogue, which makes full “off the shelf” building design plans available free of charge.  Further the city has fast tracked parts of the application process to make sure that zoning compliance approval is done within 15 days of application, and building permit review is completed within 10 days.

In a recent press release from the city, Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic said “Together, with Kitchener’s flexible planning frameworks and resources and Canada’s new guide, we’re making it easier to build more housing across our city.”

The press release also claims that the housing design catalogue “aims to make housing more affordable and accessible, providing pre-designed, adaptable housing plans for homeowners and builders, including backyard homes, fourplexes, stacked townhouses and sixplexes.

You can check out the approved designs on the City of Kitchener’s and the CHMC’s websites.

This show features an interview with Katie Anderl from Kitchener’s housing and policy division and Tim Benedict, the manager of building in the city’s building division.

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CKMS News -2025-10-28- Residents warn of environmental harm as development proposal abutting the Huron Natural Area moves forward

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CKMS News -2025-10-28- Residents warn of environmental harm as development proposal abutting the Huron Natural Area moves forward

dan kellar
Kitchener, ON – A proposed development 1700 Strasburg Road in Kitchener’s ward 5 received preliminary approval at the planning committee meeting on October 27th.  Saying “the people we hire and create these reports are experts… and no offense to any of the delegates, but we are not all experts… we didn’t all go to school for this” ward 3 councilor Jason Denault supported the decision.

The project would see a nearly 40 acre plot of land which abuts the Huron Natural Area (HNA), transformed into a 10 unit industrial space. The proposal will next be considered for approval at the city council meeting on November 10th.

Representatives of the grassroots environmental group Protect Huron Natural Area delegated at the meeting, alongside other concerned residents, and the project proponent’s consultants.  City staff recommended the approval of the project

This show features interviews with Ray Angod and Yvonne Fernandes Protect Huron Natural Area. CKMS News asked the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests about the inconsistencies between the survey information and the report, but did not receive a response.

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CKMS News -2025-09-19- The Child Witness Centre is Doors Open during regional event

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CKMS News -2025-09-19- The Child Witness Centre is Doors Open during regional event

dan kellar
Kitchener, ON – The Child Witness Centre is a Kitchener based organisation which provides support to young victims or witnesses to crime or abuse.  Among their activities, the organisation provides referrals to counseling services, provides education, guidance, and support through police investigations and court processes, and provides strategies for coping and safety planning.

As Robin Heald, the Executive Director of the Child Witness Centre said to CKMS News, these children are “perhaps having the worst day of their lives”.

During this year’s  Doors Open Waterloo Region on Saturday September 20th, Child Witness is opening its doors to the public, for the first time in the organization’s decades long history, to spread awareness about the work done to support child victims or witnesses to crime or abuse.

This show features an interview with Robin Heald, the Executive Director of the Child Witness Centre.

New Music, Shows, The All Out Show

The All Out Show Sunday August 31 2025

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Sit back, relax, and tune in! As we play the best old school, and new school, music!

We take a look at the hottest Christmas gifts for 2025, drama with hip hop artist Will Smith and more.

Plus, interviews with Richard Comley (Captain Canuck), councillor Scott Hamilton (who was dressed up as Captain Canuck at Fan Expo), and Ben Mauro (who’s worked on The Hobbit trilogy, Call Of Duty, etc and he discusses his new, post apocalyptic, graphic novel Huxley!)

David Par Radio

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CKMS News – 2025-07-10- Kitchener encourages kids to get outdoors with summertime “Play In The Park” program

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CKMS News – 2025-07-10- Kitchener encourages kids to get outdoors with summertime “Play In The Park” program

dan kellar
Kitchener, ON – Kitchener is piloting a new free program this summer aimed to get kids outdoors and interacting with each other and with nature.  The program, which started on July 2nd is called Play in the Park and will run weekdays from 10am-noon until August 22nd at three neighbourhood parks spread across Kitchener: Wilson Park, Morgan Park, and Gzowski Park.

In a press release Mayor Berry Vrbanovic said “Play in the Park will offer organized outdoor activities that encourage a greater appreciation of nature, our parks and our environment. Some of the best childhood memories come from exploring the outdoors in the summer and discovering new things with friends.”  Play in the Park is a drop-in program which does not require registration.

This show features an interview with Lori Palubeski, the manager of neighbourhood programs and services at the City of Kitchener.

For more information about Play in the park visit Kitchener.ca/PlayInThePark.

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CKMS News – 2025-05-27- Everybody wants to be a part of Erick Traplin Day

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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 rural St Clements is a children’s entertainer with 7 albums. He has performed at countless events across Waterloo Region and throughout Ontario.

Speaking about Erick Traplin Day, Traplin told CKMS that he is overwhelmed and grateful and reflected that “when I perform, I feel a joy going through me.”

CKMS News also interviewed Steve Roth, the manager of special events for the city of Kitchener, and a lead organiser of Erick Traplin day.  Roth said the event is an all-ages variety show with activities throughout the afternoon.

Erick Traplin day will take place from noon to 5pm on Sunday June 8th at Carl Zehr square at Kitchener’s city hall. Additional details of the event are available at ErickTraplinDay.ca.