CKMS news - Mini-documentary series digs into "secretive" assembly of farmland in Wilmot township by regional government.
A group of concerned residents has formed to support the farmers in Wilmot township whose lands are being targeted.
radiowaterloo.ca/ckms-news-2…@Wilmot_CAN
CKMS News - New exhibitions at The City of Waterloo Museum a “space for reflection” on the region’s colonial roots.
"these exhibitions delve into the lasting impacts of the Residential School system and the Sixties Scoop while amplifying Indigenous voices"
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ALT A picture of the "Bead the Tract" beaded display. In front of a purple background wall a cleaned animal skin is stretched out on a wooden frame made of debarked branches. Dozens of thing strips of leather attach the skin to the wood. In the middle of the skin, purple and white beads are arranged in the shape of the Haldimand Tract (shaped like a long tube sock kinked out to the left then right). Image: The City of Waterloo Museum.
CKMS News -2025-02-26- Speed management initiatives put the brakes on driver speeds in Waterloo.
"City staff told CKMS News that the number of crashes and other incidents has reduced since the speed reductions initiative commenced."
radiowaterloo.ca/ckms-news-2…#slowdown#VisionZero
ALT A picture of a speed limit sign attached to a pole with a snowy background and some houses and parked cars. The Sign Reads "Maximum 30" in black on white, then "Area" in yellow on blue, then "Begins" in white on black. photo: dan kellar
CKMS News - Many religions practice fasting, and a local Muslim group is hosting an event to talk about it.
Radio Waterloo spoke with organizer Nabeel Rana and local Imam Fatir Mahmood Ahmad.
radiowaterloo.ca/many-religi…
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CKMS News -2025-02-19- Non-partisan pre-election forum to focus on building local community power
"Describing the impetus to organise the event’s webpage reads “history has shown us that social change is possible”.
radiowaterloo.ca/ckms-news-2…#ONelxn#onpoli
ALT A picture of an event hosted by the SDCWR. Dozens of people are sitting around tables in discussion with each other. An indoor event with paneled ceiling and a yellow back wall. On a black board the words "Hope is in bloom" is artistically written.
CKMS News - Delegates warn of increased precarity and homelessness due to continued inaction on renoviction bylaw
Renovictions are eliminating affordable rentals in the city at a much higher rate than new units are being built. 39 lost for every 1 built.
radiowaterloo.ca/ckms-news-2…
ALT A picture of protestors walking to city hall in Kitchener. The red clay panels in the back ground of a couple dozen people marching with signs. Photo: WR ACORN
#Winterloo is just a few days away!🤩 Check out what's happening this Saturday, January 25 from 12-5 pm in uptown Waterloo.☃️
❄️Ice carvers
❄️Ice skating
❄️Music with DJ and @RadioWaterloo
❄️Maple taffy station
❄️Snow dogs and sled rides
✨More details: waterloo.ca/events
CKMS News -2025-01-24- A deep connection to place brings new classical composer back to Waterloo to launch debut album.
"The Icarus Album" is being released today with a listening party and discussion at the Waterloo North Mennonite Church starting at 7pm
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ALT A black and white photograph from behind composer Erik Lankin showing his back and back of his head, and the front of several musicians, with their instruments, during a recording session for The Icarus Album.
Composer Erik Lankin with some of the musicians who broght Th e Icarus Album to life.
The whole team is Roxanne Sicard, Mattia Berrini, Pemi Paul, Silvia Buttiglione, Reuven Rothman, and Bertrand Margelidon. Devon Bate is the sound designer and the producer is Anit Ghosh. Photo: Jeff Shuh Photography
CKMS News - Extreme cold elicits advocate pressure and forces regional government action
With the highest-ever homeless population in the region, and cold winter weather, advocates say municipal actions are a good start but still an inadequate response.
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ALT A picture in winter of a tent nestled under a large sprawling tree at a homeless encampment in Calgary. Snow blankets the ground and the background sky is grey, and is punctured by a canadian flag waving above the tree branches. Photo: Wiki Commons - Dwayne-Reilander: CC4