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Radio Waterloo CKMS-FM 102.7 @radiowaterloo.ca · 15/06/2026
At 3pm on CKMS #CommunityConnections Dorothy Wilson and Ashley Ropp talk to Bob Jonkman about the Nith Valley and the Ecoboosters. Listen to @RadioWaterloo.ca on your radio at CKMS-FM 102.7, online at radiowaterloo.ca/listen/ or YouTube Live: youtu.be/HUczx8ZnGfU #WaterlooRegion #CommunityRadio
"Nith Valley Ecoboosters" (the Nith Valley Ecoboosters logo (green letters over a blue arrow pointing upward to the right) with the CKMS sunflower logo in the bottom right)
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Radio Waterloo CKMS-FM 102.7 @radiowaterloo.ca · 10/06/2026
Reminder that the job posting for two part-time journalists for CKMS-FM @RadioWaterloo.ca closes this Friday 12 June 2026. Submit your applications to news@radiowaterloo.ca See radiowaterloo.ca/job-posting-... #RadioWaterloo #CommunityRadio #Journalism #Job #JobSearch #Kitchener #Waterloo
	Organisation: Radio Waterloo Inc. (CKMS-FM 102.7)
	Job Title: Part Time Journalist (2 positions)
	Term: June 2026 to March 2027.
	Compensation: $30.65/hour

	The Radio Waterloo newsroom is looking for two dynamic journalists who care about local journalism and local issues. The positions are funded by a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI), through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).

	The focus for news stories is primarily in Kitchener and Waterloo; other communities covered are Cambridge, North Dumfries, Wilmot, Wellesley, Woolwich, and Guelph. Stories will centre on social issues such as housing, homelessness, poverty, mental health, the war on drugs, and social activism. There will be a focus on the municipal election from August to October.

	Duties and Responsibilities:
	- Produce 10 to 25 minute audio pieces with interviews, and analysis, edited for radio broadcast.
	- Provide a photo or illustration for each piece, self-created or using a permissible license.
	- Write a synopsis of these stories for publication on the Radio Waterloo website, and the CRFC website, Frequency News.

	Qualifications:
	- Ability to critically assess potential news stories and interviews ethically and efficiently.
	- Journalism training/experience and documentary production experience are assets.
	- Self-motivated and willing to initiate and complete projects.
	- Familiarity with issues of homelessness, poverty, and drug use are assets.

	Position 1:  20 hours/week. Produce at least two pieces each week.
	Position 2: 10 hours/week. Produce at least one piece each week.
	How to apply: Send your resume/CV and a brief cover letter to news@radiowaterloo.ca by Friday 12 June 2026.

	More info: https://radiowaterloo.ca/job-posting-journalists-for-the-radio-waterloo-newsroom/
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Radio Waterloo CKMS-FM 102.7 @radiowaterloo.ca · 05/06/2026
Correction to the previous description: The Journalist positions are Part Time employment, not Freelance. Organisation: Radio Waterloo Inc. (CKMS-FM 102.7) Term: June 2026 to March 2027 Compensation: $30.65/hr More info: radiowaterloo.ca/job-posting-... #WaterlooRegion #Journalism #CommunityRadio
	Organisation: Radio Waterloo Inc. (CKMS-FM 102.7)
	Job Title: Part Time Journalist (2 positions)
	Term: June 2026 to March 2027.
	Compensation: $30.65/hour

	The Radio Waterloo newsroom is looking for two dynamic journalists who care about local journalism and local issues. The positions are funded by a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI), through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).

	The focus for news stories is primarily in Kitchener and Waterloo; other communities covered are Cambridge, North Dumfries, Wilmot, Wellesley, Woolwich, and Guelph. Stories will centre on social issues such as housing, homelessness, poverty, mental health, the war on drugs, and social activism. There will be a focus on the municipal election from August to October.

	Duties and Responsibilities:
	- Produce 10 to 25 minute audio pieces with interviews, and analysis, edited for radio broadcast.
	- Provide a photo or illustration for each piece, self-created or using a permissible license.
	- Write a synopsis of these stories for publication on the Radio Waterloo website, and the CRFC website, Frequency News.

	Qualifications:
	- Ability to critically assess potential news stories and interviews ethically and efficiently.
	- Journalism training/experience and documentary production experience are assets.
	- Self-motivated and willing to initiate and complete projects.
	- Familiarity with issues of homelessness, poverty, and drug use are assets.

	Position 1:  20 hours/week. Produce at least two pieces each week.
	Position 2: 10 hours/week. Produce at least one piece each week.
	How to apply: Send your resume/CV and a brief cover letter to news@radiowaterloo.ca by Friday 12 June 2026.

	More info: https://radiowaterloo.ca/job-posting-journalists-for-the-radio-waterloo-newsroom/
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Radio Waterloo CKMS-FM 102.7 @radiowaterloo.ca · 03/06/2026
Job Posting: Two Journalists (part time) Term: June 2026 to March 2027 Compensation: $30.65/hour Produce 10 to 25 minute audio pieces with interviews & analysis, edited for radio broadcast Positions: 1 @ 20 hrs/week, 1 @ 10 hrs/week More info: radiowaterloo.ca/job-posting-... #WaterlooRegion
Organisation: Radio Waterloo Inc. (CKMS-FM 102.7)
Job Title: Freelance Journalist (2 positions)
Term: June 2026 to March 2027.
Compensation: $30.65/hour

The Radio Waterloo newsroom is looking for two dynamic journalists who care about local journalism and local issues. The positions are funded by a grant from the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI), through the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC).

The focus for news stories is primarily in Kitchener and Waterloo; other communities covered are Cambridge, North Dumfries, Wilmot, Wellesley, Woolwich, and Guelph. Stories will centre on social issues such as housing, homelessness, poverty, mental health, the war on drugs, and social activism. There will be a focus on the municipal election from August to October.

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Produce 10 to 25 minute audio pieces with interviews, and analysis, edited for radio broadcast.
- Provide a photo or illustration for each piece, self-created or using a permissible license.
- Write a synopsis of these stories for publication on the Radio Waterloo website, and the CRFC website, Frequency News.

Qualifications:
- Ability to critically assess potential news stories and interviews ethically and efficiently.
- Journalism training/experience and documentary production experience are assets.
- Self-motivated and willing to initiate and complete projects.
- Familiarity with issues of homelessness, poverty, and drug use are assets.

Position 1:  20 hours/week. Produce at least two pieces each week.
Position 2: 10 hours/week. Produce at least one piece each week.
How to apply: Send your resume/CV and a brief cover letter to news@radiowaterloo.ca by Friday 12 June 2026.

More info: https://radiowaterloo.ca/job-posting-journalists-for-the-radio-waterloo-newsroom/
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Radio Waterloo CKMS-FM 102.7 @radiowaterloo.ca · 19/06/2025
"The Sunrise ceremony will feature a ceremonial fire, drumming and song, and words from youth activist Skye Smoke, and advocate, educator, and Residential School Survivor Lila Bruyere."
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Radio Waterloo CKMS-FM 102.7 @radiowaterloo.ca · 13/06/2025
Halfway through the week for our Spring 2025 Fundraising Drive, and we're nowhere close to our goal of $1,000. For local, independent news, and the newest music from local musicians, and interviews with local community groups then keep us on the air and make a donation at radiowaterloo.ca/give
Radio Waterloo 2025 Spring Funding Drive
9 - 15 June  donate at https://radiowaterloo.ca/give
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Radio Waterloo CKMS-FM 102.7 @radiowaterloo.ca · 28/04/2025
Starting at 8:00pm: Live, Local and National Election 2025 Coverage from the @ncraanrec.bsky.social #AltElxn 2025 News Team. Listen to CKMS-FM 102.7 @RadioWaterloo.ca or online at radiowaterloo.ca/listen. YouTube Live stream to come. #Election2025 #CanPoli #CDNpoli #WaterlooRegion #CommunityRadio
#AltElxn 2025
This program is part of #AltElxn 2025 national election project, coordinated by the NCRA/ANREC.
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