Audio and Podcasts

CKMS News - Discussing the "Promoting Affordable Housing Act" with MPP Catherine Fife

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In mid-August, the CKMS newsroom caught up with Kitchener-Waterloo NDP MPP Catherine Fife to discuss new legislation passed in the Ontario legislature -- the Promoting Affordable Housing Act. The discussion deals with implementing the act in Waterloo Region with funding and zoning options available to municipal governments including promotion of inclusionary zoning, and ending appeals to the OMB, as well as some of weaknesses in the legislations around gentrification and renters rights.

CKMS Community News - July 29th 2016

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You're listening to CKMS 100.3 Sound FM in Waterloo Region. Robyn is with you this afternoon, and here's the weekly news round-up for Friday, July 29.Headlines: 1. Pressure for inquest for Beau Baker; SIU under pressure. 2. Redesign and Improvements for Waterloo Park. 3. Zimbabwean community demonstrates. 4. Condo Concerns and City Council’s request for defining bedrooms. 5. Waterloo Region District School board agrees to limit students online access. 6. Woolwich councillor summoned to court on alleged Elections Act violations. 7. Kool-FM lays off staff in advance of format change. 8. Events taking place in the K-W area this weekend include Grassroots Powwow Fundraiser. 9. Food & Festivities This Weekend

CKMS Community News - July 22 2016

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You're listening to CKMS 100.3 Sound FM in Waterloo Region. Lisa and Robyn are with you this afternoon, and here's the weekly news round-up for Friday July 22, 2016.

CKMS Community News - July 15th 2017

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You're listening to CKMS 100.3 Sound FM in Waterloo Region. Lisa and Robyn are with you this afternoon, and here's the weekly news round-up for Friday, July 15.

CKMS Community News - July 8th 2016

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You're listening to CKMS 100.3 Sound FM in Waterloo Region. Lisa and Robyn are with you this afternoon, and here's the weekly news round-up for Friday, July 8.

Radio Basics June 16, 2016: On Federal Socialist Republicanism in Ireland

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A discussion with Cait Trainor on alternative models of governance in Ireland that are inclusive to all. Federal Socialist Republicanism according to Cait Trainor is an inclusive alternative to both occupation and sectarianism.

KW Radio Basics - Waterloo Regional Police: To Serve and Protect Abusers

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June 4th 2016: -- In this segment of KW Radio Basics, our host discusses the strange case where WRPS continuously ignores the complaints of a woman who is being stalked by her physically abusive ex, yet has no problems waking said woman up at 1:15 am to harrass said woman on behalf of her abuser. The interesting thing about said abuser is that his sister works for CAS and is an auxillary officer with the WRPS. Coincidence? Our host thinks not!!!!!

KW Radio Basics - Interview with IRPWA member Brian Murphy on recent assault by Canadian Ambassador

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June 3rd, 2016 - This week on KW Radio Basics we talk to Brian Murphy of the IRPWA about the recent assault on his person by the Canadian Ambassador as well as a bit about his family background, the state of affairs today in Ireland and the Craigavon Two

AW@L Radio - Honduras, Canada's free trade, and assassinating the opposition

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Raul Burbano of Common Frontiers discusses Canada's support of the post-coup government in Honduras, including the horrific situation faced by Indigenous people and others who opposed the government.

KW Radio Basics: Justice For Beau Baker!!!!! End Police impunity!!!!!!

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This episode of KW Radio Basics we talk about police impunity. Topics explored include the murder of Beau Baker by police, as well as Waterloo Regional Police Services screening police complaints of the so called independent body overlooking policing known as the OIPRD in the case of Thornton.

KW Radio Basics: Discussion with Badee Dwaik

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Badee Dwaik, a human rights defender in Palestine sits down and talks with us about the occupation of Palestine, g4s, the Oslo agreement and the need for Palestinians to control their own destiny. Badee Dwaik is the coordinator of Human Rights Defenders, and they can be contacted at defenders.human@gmail.com

KW Radio Basics - Community Discussion With Evalyn

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Today we have a discussion with a member of our community Evalyn who is seven and goes to Silver Heights Public School.

KW Radio Basics - Release Seamus Daly!

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Discussion with Cait Trainor from Ireland about the case of Seamus Daly, wrongly imprisoned for a crime he did not commit. For more info please check www.releaseseamusdaly.com

AW@L Radio - Sing Hey! Love, Struggle, and Community with Janice Jo Lee

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Kitchener based artist Janice Jo Lee joins AW@L Radio in studio for a discussion on her new album Sing Hey and the cross Canada tour she is embarking on.

AW@L Radio - Criminalisation and Harassment of LGBTQ Prisoners in Kitchener's Federal Prison.

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A summary of the "Being Queer is Not Illegal" campaign at the Federal Jail in Kitchener, and wrongfully convicted GVI prisoner Nyki Kish reads one of her new blog posts.

KW Radio Basics: The 32CSM, In Defense of 1916

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On KW Radio Basics we had a discussion with Francis Mackey, chair of the 32CSM on the current state of Irish Revolutionary Republicansism. Issues discussed included the coming Centenary of the 1916 uprising.

AW@L Radio - LSPIRG's "I Am Not A Costume" Campaign on Cultural Appropriation

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Mohammad Akbar discusses LSPIRG's "I Am Not A Costume" campaign and the negative reactions to it, from vandalized posters to online harassment. We also discuss safe space and free expression.

AW@L Radio - KW Solidarity Network takes on Revel Development over reno-viction compensation

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An interview with Holli-Lynne of the KW Solidarity Network on the ongoing campaign against Kitchener-based housing gentrifiers and rental agents Revel Development.

Interview With Green Party Candidate David Weber

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Today we sit and chat with Green Party member and Candidate David Weber. Weber is running in the riding of Kitchener South-Hespler and on this program issues such as poverty, the enviroment euthanasia and others are covered.

AW@L Radio - Enbridge and NEB push to open Line 9 ahead of Indigenous legal challenge

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Ahead of the June 16 court date for the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation, we read an article from Rachel Avery and Dan Kellar discussing the federal appeal, constitutional responsibilities, third-party consultation, as well as the ongoing risks associated with the Line 9 pipeline reversal project.The piece features an interview with Myeengun Henry, of the Chippewas of the Thames First Nation and an active participant in the court case against the Line 9 pipeline decision.