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  • Al Andrusco on Simply Sunday

    Posted by Rob on October 22nd, 2010

    Joining Wendy in “brightening and enlightening your Sunday morning”….

    Talented piano man Al Andrusco pays an early morning visit to the CKUW studio!

  • THE VEOLIA FILES: A People of Interest Special

    Posted by Robin on October 21st, 2010

    Tune in to CKUW this coming Monday for a special report on the company Veolia.

    Veolia is the company procured by the City of Winnipeg to oversee sewage upgrades. A lot of concern has been raised about the secrecy of the project as the public and even councilors have not seen the details of the thirty year, $660 million contract.

    What do Winnipeggers know about this company? CKUW volunteer and Council of Canadians-Winnipeg Chapter Chair, Michael Welch, will present his research on the pros and cons of dealing with this firm.

  • Mike Ford on Pages

    Posted by Rob on October 20th, 2010

    Ron will be hosting Mike Ford in studio for the entire show this Thursday on Pages. The former Moxy Fruvous member has been doing his own Canadian history gig for a number of years.

    He’ll be drawing from his two cds devoted to Canadian events and greats and chat about his 7pm gig at the CanWest Centre for Theatre & Film, University of Winnipeg, 400 Colony Street.

    Find our more about Mike at mikeford.ca

  • New Friends Card Map

    Posted by Rob on October 20th, 2010

    We’ve Google mapped the Friends Card! Plan your ‘Friends’ tour today.

    View CKUW Friends in a larger map

  • Jess Reimer on Hit the Big Wide Strum!

    Posted by Robin on October 19th, 2010

    In anticipation of Jess Reimer’s solo CD release Sweet Darling & Sorrow this Saturday, October 23 at The Park Theatre, Jess will join Robin for some live music and banter about her new CD. We might even be able to give a pair of tickets away!