Kathleen Dueck and Margaretha DyckKathleen Dueck, United Party of Canada candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler came into the CKMS-FM studio for “Meet The Candidate” on Wednesday 23 April 2025. She was accompanied by Margaretha Dyck, United Party candidate for Kitchener Centre.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
Kevin Dupuis, People’s Party of Canada candidate for Kitchener — Conestoga came into the CKMS-FM studio for “Meet The Candidate” on Monday 21 April 2025.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
What’s up, y’all? As always, here is what I have added to Libretime in the past week:
Cheyanne Summer
We’ve Got Time
Pop
CanCon
Ostara Project
Roots
Jazz
CanCon
Simon & Paul
Vowels
Punk
CanCon
Alan Pasqua
New Hope
Jazz
No
kpec3 arrival
Greater is HE – Single
Rock / Christian
No
TeethOut
Brittle but Elite
Punk
CanCon
Trivan
Dark Malicious Desire – Single
Metal
No
Ana Marija Sr
‘Moj tajni lutkar’ – Single
Electronic
No
Morten Haxholm
Magnolia – Single
Jazz
No
DEREV
TROUBLED MIND
Rock
CanCon
The Tennessee Cree
Hellbound Train – Single
Folk
CanCon
Brian Sumner
I Used To Love You – Single
Folk
No
NO HAY BANDA & Steven Takasugi
Il Teatro Rosso
Classical
CanCon
Dean Young
Blue Tequila Nights – Single
Country
CanCon
Heather Feather
Happy for You – Single
Pop / Children’s Music
CanCon
Jack Judd
Birdie – Single
Folk
Instrumental also available
No
Vampire Slumber Party
HOLES
Rock
No
Aidan Skira
Control (She’s So) – Single
Hip Hop
NSFR
CanCon
Dear Rouge
Black to Gold (Stripped) – Single
Rock
CanCon
The Bapti$$
Mister 808 – Single
Hip Hop
NSFR
CanCon
Joe Lapinski
Hurt a Bird – Single
Folk
CanCon
Jont
Fingers Crossed – Single
Folk
No
TR3NT
5150 – Single
Alternative
CanCon
TR3NT
Composure – Single
Alternative
CanCon
TR3NT
Different Cities – Single
Alternative
CanCon
TR3NT
Dreams or Nightmares – Single
Alternative
CanCon
TR3NT
Falling From The Sky – Single
Alternative
CanCon
TR3NT
Notice Me – Single
Alternative
CanCon
TR3NT
Pride – Single
Alternative
CanCon
Sam Dickinson
Gemini Duets
Jazz
CanCon
Crossword Smiles
Consequences & Detours
Rock
No
Oliver Lutz
Calamari Fantasy
Jazz
No
Web Web
Plexus Plexus
Jazz
No
Chick Boyd
F*** Don’t Fight Make Love Not War
Pop
NSFR
CanCon
Dual Dialect
Wild Plants Cover the Abandoned Nuclear Site
Electronic
No
Museums
IN WAVES – Single
Rock
CanCon
Museums
Sink Your Teeth – EP
Rock
CanCon
Lost Planet Airmen
Forgotten Son – Single
Punk
CanCon
Patche
Boulet – Single
Electronic
No
Bad Bad Joel
Another Day With You – Single
Electronic
CanCon
Armoire
Genre, Emo!
Rock
CanCon
Roy Head
Last Time Around
Blues
No
Takuya Karoda
EVERYDAY
Jazz
No
Sheldon Agwu
Kintsugi
Jazz
No
Katherine Kyu Hyeon Lim & Joey Chang
Muzosynth Orchestra Vol. 1
Jazz
No
Dream Brigade
Dream Brigade
Jazz
No
Sohayla Smith
Teenage Dirtbag (Cover) – Single
Country
CanCon
Jay Williams
ABISHAG (Ancient Mix) – Single
Electronic
No
The Legendary Ten Seconds
Ricardian Argosy
Folk
No
Gwynn Davies
Only a Boy When You Needed a Man
Folk
CanCon
Katja T
Lucky Me – Single
Pop
No
REDDSTAR
F33L G00D – Single
Rock
No
Here is tonight’s Horizon Broadening Hour:
Tracklist:
Ostara Project – Dreams and Olive Trees
Sam Dickinson – My Shepherd Collie Baby
Oliver Lutz – SWOOSH
Web Web – Bird’s Lament
Marie Morck – Look for the Silver Lining
Morten Haxholm – Magnolia
Alan Pasqua – I Don’t Know Why (I Just Do)
Dual Dialect – Rise like Emerald Serpents
Patche – Boulet
Bad Bad Joel – Another Day Without You
Ana Marija Sir – Moj Tanji Lutkar (feat. N I K O L I N A)
Olivier Loridan – Valentine Theme
Kerrier Collective x wolf peaches – Fake Silence
Alexander Flood – Don’t Wait 4 Me (feat. Kara Manning)
Cheyanne Summer – Do You Love Me?
Sugar Soap – Time to Come Alive
Gardener – Spinning Out
Ribbon Skirt – Wrong Planet
Simon & Paul – Wee Oo
TeethOut – Lifeline II (feat. Madison Regan from Last Good Thing)
Lost Planet Airmen – Forgotten Son
Crossword Smiles – Night Train
TR3NT – Notice Me
Kpec3 arrival – Greater is HE
Kasador – I Don’t Hate You (But I’m Trying)
Sister Ray – Andrew Alexander
Joe Lapinski – Hurt a Bird
Brian Sumner – I Used To Love You
The Legendary Ten Seconds – King in the Car Park
Jont – Fingers Crossed
The Tennessee Cree – Hellbound Train
Dean Young – Blue Tequila Nights
Rachel Kane – Holler at the Wind
Simon Guthrie and EricSimon Guthrie, the Green Party of Canada candidate for Waterloo came into the CKMS-FM studios on Friday 18 April 2025 to speak to the voters.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
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Waterloo, ON – With the launch of “version 2” of the Cycling Guide, Mark Connolly told CKMS News that the app will find “the best available, low stress, cycling friendly routes available” to get a cyclist to a destination. Connolly, who is the executive director of the not-for-profit Cycling Guide Foundation, and a programmer on the project spoke with CKMS News earlier this week.
Cycling Guide is a free app that uses data from the open-source Open Street Maps to create routes to a set destination that favours safe cycling infrastructure. The app will show a cyclist where they may encounter more stressful riding situations through a colour coded system, and allow a user to select the route that best fits their comfort levels.
Version 2 of the app still only provides routes in Waterloo Region and Guelph, but Connolly told CKMS News that it is beta testing in Ottawa, Sarnia-Lambton, and Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
Jami Hari and Kaden HariJamie Hari, an Independent candidate for Waterloo came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to the voters on Thursday 17 2025. He was accompanied by Kaden Hari.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
Taking you around the country tonight to bring you some fun Canadian tunes, and a couple non-Canadian ones that just make me feel happy 🙂 Sit back and enjoy!
dan kellar Waterloo, ON – Waterloo mayor Dorothy McCabe has joined more than 160 other civic leaders across the country to demand that Canada’s federal and provincial leaders respond to the ” dual threats of tariffs and climate change” by taking bold action on climate initiatives and supporting the national economy.
The demands are presented in a letter released by the Elbows Up for Climate Campaign, a group of elected municipal officials, and argues that the status-quo approaches to climate action is not working. The letter proposes “five bold and achievable ideas the next federal government can implement as soon as it is elected, to tariff-proof our economy and create a jobs boom in every community”
To bring the letter’s demands into a local context, CKMS News spoke with Mayor McCabe, who discussed climate risks in Waterloo Region, actions the city is taking to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions, and what economic sovereignty looks like in the region.
Bardish Chagger and Mike SchmidtBardish Chagger, Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Waterloo came into the CKMS-FM studio to speak to the voters on Wednesday, 16 April 2025. She was accompanied by her campaign manager, Mike Schmidt.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
This episode of #AltElxn 2025 takes a closer look at bias in the media—what it is, how it shows up in election coverage, and how it affects the way people make decisions. The program explores personal reflections, systemic regulation, training and trust in journalism, ownership and audience perception, and Indigenous perspectives on media and democracy.
This is Episode Two of #AltElxn2025, airing on CKMS-FM at 9:30am on Tuesday, 15 April 2025. #AltElxn2025 is a four episode series syndicated from the NCRA/ANREC and airs on CKMS-FM as part of Meet The Candidate: 2025 Federal Election, weekdays from 9:02am to 10:00am from 7 to 29 April 2025.
Barry introduces himself, the theme of the episode, and acknowledges the support from the Covering Canada Election 2025 Fund.
00:30 – 02:24
Personal Bias Reflection
Barry reflects on his own explicit and implicit biases and shares how his identity and background shape his media lens.
02:24 – 03:21
Overview of C-11 & the CRTC
Context on Canadian media regulation, introduction to Bill C-11 and the role of the CRTC.
03:21 – 04:48
Interview: Bram Abramson (CRTC)
Bram explains the three pillars of Canadian broadcasting and how the CRTC focuses on structural rather than content regulation.
04:48 – 07:50
Interview: Andrew Mrozowski (CUP)
Andrew discusses why he became a journalist, the importance of training and editorial safeguards, and the role of journalism in balancing different truths.
07:50 – 09:07
Commentary: Journalism Schools Closing
Barry reflects on the closing of journalism programs across Ontario and its impact on ethical storytelling.
09:07 – 10:27
Interview: Connie Thiessen (Broadcast Dialogue)
Connie emphasizes the importance of fact-checking, avoiding noise, and resisting influence from advertisers and ownership.
10:27 – 11:58
Commentary: Ownership & Media Trust
Barry introduces the issue of media ownership and how it shapes public trust.
11:58 – 12:30
Continuation: Connie Thiessen
Connie shares personal experience with editorial pressure and stresses journalistic integrity as the foundation for trust.
12:30 – 15:28
Interview: Aya Alshahwany (PIAC)
Aya explores ownership, public media bias perception, and headlines as subtle influencers of narrative framing.
15:28 – 18:45
Interview: Kristin Kozar & Harry Lock (Public Media Alliance)
Kristin and Harry discuss trust in public media, due impartiality, and how selective content consumption distorts perceptions of bias.
18:45 – 25:11
Voice Note: Eden FineDay (IndigiNews)
Eden reflects on colonial systems, Indigenous values, trust in community, and voting skepticism. Powerful closing reflections on who she trusts.
25:11 – 26:19
Final Commentary: Aya (clip)
A final reflection from Aya on the need for healthy skepticism and cross-source reading when facing unfamiliar or challenging narratives.
26:19 – 27:05
Closing Thoughts by Barry
Summary of episode themes: training, trust, media literacy, and the unseen influence of headlines and algorithms.
27:05 – 28:00
Sign-Off
Barry reminds listeners to tune into the live broadcast on April 28 and thanks funders: Public Policy Forum, Rideau Hall Foundation, and Michener Awards Foundation.
Val Neekman and ZackVal Neekman, Independent candidate for Waterloo came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to the voters on Monday 14 April 2025. He was accompanied by Zack.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
What’s up, y’all? Here is what I have added to Libretime since last week:
Meggi Faye
Messed Up Place – Single
Folk
CanCon/KWCon
Psychedlic Dirt
Most Frantic
Rock
Owen Sound
CanCon
Typical
TENNIS CHAINS – Single
Hip Hop
CanCon
BODY MINUS HEAD
AN EXERCISE IN SELF SUFFICIENCY
Punk
CanCon/KWCon
Mike Hargreaves
Smiling – Single
Pop
CanCon
Jazzanova
Jazzanova Live: Revisited
Jazz
No
Icarus Phoenix
Love – Single
Rock
No
Frogg
Eclipse
Metal
Tracks 2, 4, and 7 are explicit
No
Siri Neel
I’m a Maze – Single
Pop
No
Olivier Loridan
Valentine Theme – Single
Electronic
No
Kerrier Collective x Wolf Peaches
Rotten Fingers
Electronic
No
Alexander Flood
Artifactual Rhythm
Electronic
No
Rosalie Moscoe
Kids Power
Pop / Children’s Music
CanCon
Yurgen Ilaender
You Can’t Take Our Country, You Can’t Take Our Game – Single
Rock
CanCon
Nic Ferron Trio
Multiverse
Jazz
CanCon
borza
Toujours – Single
Pop
CanCon
Mikayla Menzies
Misery – Single
Alternative
CanCon
Kasador
Kasador I – EP
Rock
CanCon
Bernadette Connors
White Magnolia – Single
Folk
CanCon
Danko Jones
What You Need – Single
Rock
CanCon
Lights
WHITE PAPER PALM TREES / SURFACE TENSION – Single
Pop
CanCon
Cinephonic
Refuge
Jazz
CanCon
Sugar Soap
Time to Come Alive – Single
Rock
No
Anthony Braxton
Trillium X
Classical
8-Disc Collection
No
Bitterjuice
Punch – Single
Hip Hop
Instrumentals are available
CanCon
Cam Pierce
a Thousand Loney Horses
Folk
No
Olivia Hahn
Lust Over Love – Single
Pop
CanCon
Yan Zed
Thrown Into Life
Country
CanCon
Matthew James
Solace in the Silence – Single
Rock
CanCon
Robert Thomas and the Sessionmen
The Way We Roll
Folk
CanCon
Brian Fechino
A Safe Place
Ambient
No
Trivan
Blackened Heart’s Pledge – Single
Metal
No
Big Joe Shelton
The Older I Get The Better I Was – Single
Blues
No
Tom Dunphy
Everything Was New
Country
CanCon
Ribbon Skirt
Bite Down
Alternative
CanCon
Gardener
Spinning Out – Single
Pop
CanCon
Kele Fleming and Art Bergman
The Nite The Stars Fell – Single
Folk
CanCon
Sister Ray
Believer
Rock
CanCon
Ross Christopher & Eddy Ruyter
Neue
Ambient
No
Marie Mørck
Look for the Silver Lining – Single
Jazz
No
ART OF ATTRITION
Subserviate & Decay – Single
Metal
CanCon
ART OF ATTRITION
… And It Will All End Forever
Metal
CanCon
Here is what Alexis — the music committee’s newest member! — has added to Libretime in the past week; leave a warm welcome for her in the comments:
Harvest – It’s Alright – Single
CanCon
Bad Bad Joel – Forever Goodbye – Single
CanCon
Smoke Damage – I Wasn’t Always Blind – Single
CanCon
Dylan Perkons – Edge Of The World – Single
CanCon
Phil Cook & The Fall Dogs – Never 51 – Single
CanCon
Jessie Alexandra – Mountains – Single
CanCon
Brass Camel – Borrowed Time – Single
CanCon
The Real Deal – Rockin’ With The Band – Single
CanCon
Melody McArthur -Revelations – Album
CanCon
NADUH – Redlight – Single
CanCon
Graeme Gomez – Nebraska – Single
CanCon
Freightliner – Love In Labrador – Single
CanCon
Amanda Rheaume – The Truth We Hold – Album
CanCon
Martin Dexter Moore – Even Me – Single
Non-CanCon
Echo Riders – The Sun Is Shining – Single
Non-CanCon
The Orphaned Bee – Sanctuary – Single
Non-CanCon
Ava Cherry – Love Is Good News – Single
Non-CanCon
Shahav Sen – You Know Why – Single
Non-CanCon
Autumn Paige – Baggage – Single
Non-CanCon
Pillek – Two Souls Apart – Single
Non-CanCon
Jonny Boston – Silver Moon – Single
Non-CanCon
St. Catherine’s Child – Negative Space – Single
Non-CanCon
Velour – Blooming Strings – Single
Non-CanCon
Nettaiya – Rising Sunset – Single
Non-CanCon
Sofia Gale – Playing The Game – Single
Non-CanCon
Elenore – Crazy For You – Single
Non-CanCon
The Counterfictionals – Nord Gundersons 3-cent Stamp – Single
Non-CanCon
The Pleasure Merchants – Runaways With You – Single
Non-CanCon
Ghosts Of Sunset – She’s Been Comin’ Around – Single
Non-CanCon
Various Artists – Songs From the Gang – Compilation
CanCon
Here is tonight’s Horizon Broadening Hour:
Tracklist:
Anthony Braxton – Excerpt from Trillium X
Brian Fechino – This Empty Room
Ross Christopher & Eddy Ruyter – Theory of Circular Dynamics (Piano Version)
Nic Ferron Trio – Shiitake
Cinephonic – Taxis jaunes
Jazzanova – That Night (feat. Wayne Snow)
BODY MINUS HEAD – There’s Nothing That Replaces a Slit Wrist
ART OF ATTRITION – Subserviate & Decay
Trivan – Blackened Heart’s Pledge
Frogg – Sun Stealer
Dead Hazards – Took a Loan
Psychedelic Dirt – God Found the Internet
Yurgen Ilaender – You Can’t Take Our Country, You Can’t Take Our Game
Meggi Faye – Messed Up Place
Robert Thomas and the sessionmen – Lake Louise
Cam Pierce – Dogs and Hyenas
Kele Fleming and Art Bergman – The Nite the Stars Fell
Bernadette Connors – White Magnolia
Mikayla Menzies – Misery
Quote the Raven – Tell Me, Tell Me
Siri Neel – I’m a Maze
Olivia Hahn – Lust Over Love
Mike Hargreaves – Smiling
Virginia to Vegas – heaven tonight
Tonight Only – High Score
J Scope – Welcome Home
BitterJuice – Just Me
Typical – Tennis Chains
Heru the First Son – Intergalactic Supervillain Freestyle
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Kitchener, ON – April Pools month is in full stroke in Kitchener as the city’s Aquatics team is raising funds to directly support the Water Smart safety programs and offset the costs of participation in swimming programs.
A press release from the city reads “Water safety is no joke. In Canada, drowning is the number one cause of unintentional injury death among children 1-4 years of age, and the second leading cause of preventable death for children under 10 years of age”.
Throughout April, the admissions on Saturdays and Sundays at three of the city’s pools, Forest Heights, Breithaupt Centre Pool, and the Grand River Rec Complex will go towards the safety programs. There will also be free water safety resources available at all indoor pools across the city.
This show features an interview with Alex Geisel, Supervisor of Aquatics and Programs for the city of Kitchener.
Héline ChowHéline Chow, New Democratic Party of Canada candidate for Waterloo came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to the voters on Friday 11 April 2025. She was accompanied by Grant Jensen.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
Margaretha Dyck, the United Party of Canada candidate came into the CKMS-FM studio to speak to the voters on Friday, 11 April 2025. She was accompanied by Kathleen Dueck, United Party candidate for Kitchener South — Hespeler.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
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Kitchener, ON – Kitchener has joined 21 other cities in Canada and 210 cities in 24 countries around the planet in being named a Tree City of the World by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations and The Arbour Day foundation. The designation reflects the city’s efforts in “tree care, policy development, community engagement and maintaining a healthy urban canopy”. Nearby, both Hamilton and Cambridge also hold the leafy designation.
In a press release announcing the designation, Kitchener Mayor Berry Vrbanovic said “As we look to celebrate Earth Day later this month, this recognition is a wonderful indicator that we’re moving in the right direction for our community, our forest and our planet!”
This show features an interview with Joshua Shea, the Manager of Forestry and Natural Area Management at the city of Kitchener. Shea reflects on the Tree City of the World designation, speaks about an upcoming free tree giveaway, and discusses his most appreciated trees. For more information visit kitchener.ca/trees
Brian Adeba and Clayton MooreBrian Adeba, the Liberal Party of Canada candidate for Kitchener Centre came to the CKMS-FM studio to speak to the voters on Thursday 10 April 2025. He was accompanied by Clayton Moore.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
Maya Bozorgzad, the New Democratic Party candidate for Kitchener — Conestoga, came to the CKMS-FM studio to speak to the voters on Wednesday, 9 April 2025. She was accompanied by Darren Bondy.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
Mike Morrice and Mary Jane Patterson Mike Morrice, Green Party candidate for Kitchener Centre, came into the CKMS-FM studio to talk to the voters on Tuesday 8 April 2025. He was accompanied by Mary Jane Patterson.
The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.
All candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the party’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.
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