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  • CKUW FM Anniversary Show at WECC

    Posted by CKUW PD on March 31st, 2026

    CKUW 95.9fm is celebrating 27 years on the FM dial at the West End Cultural Centre (586 Ellice Ave) with some special friends on April 30th.

    Join Holy Void, Paige Drobot and Merin in celebrating 27 years of campus and community radio in Winnipeg.

    Doors at 7pm, show at 8pm
    General $24. Mezzanine $25

    Link for Tickets

  • NDP Convention Friday Coverage

    Posted by Rob on March 27th, 2026

    You can re-visit our live coverage of the NDP Leadership Convention at the link below. CKUW volunteers Marianne Cerilli and Michael Welch hosted and Jessica produced the show.

    NDP Convention coverage March 27 – 1-3pm

    Like all CKUW archive links we recommend that you ‘Right Click & Save’ the file before listening. Many people have reported problems streaming archive links on mobile devices.

  • NDP Leadership Race coverage

    Posted by CKUW PD on March 16th, 2026

    The NDP Federal convention is happening in Winnipeg March 27th to March 29th. CKUW 95.9fm will have extended coverage over the next two weeks.

    Friday March 20th (1-2pm): Interviews with Heather MacPherson and Rob Ashton

    Sunday March 23rd (1pm to 3pm)- Nora Loreto interviews Tanille Johnson, Avi Lewis, Rob Ashton, Heather MacPherson

    Friday March 27th (1-3pm): LIVE coverage of the NDP Convention. Including interviews with members, politicians, and journalists. Plus, live events and news as they occur.

    Saturday March 28 (8-11am): More LIVE coverage of the event continued from yesterday.

    Monday March 30 (8-9am): Recorded summary of highlights of the Convention followed by discussion by hosts Marianne and Michael

  • Fundrive Premium Pickup - March 20-22

    Posted by Rob on March 11th, 2026

    If you donated for a premium (Friends Card, T-shirt etc.) during our recent Fundrive the time has come to pickup your swag!

    Our team we will be at Into The Music, 245 McDermot Ave. distributing Fundrive goods from March 20th-22nd. Parking is easiest along King St. or Arthur St. Why not plan to browse the records too? If you send a friend for your incentives, make sure they have your name and donation information.

    Our Fundrive kiosk inside the store will be open the following hours:

    • Friday Mar 20th and Saturday Mar 21st: 11:30 – 5:30 PM
    • Sunday Mar 22nd: 11:30 am – 4:30 PM

    Starting March 25th, pickup will be only be at CKUW by appointment. Mail outs start ASAP. Thank you for your ongoing support of CKUW 95.9 FM!

  • So close… Help us reach our goal!

    Posted by Rob on February 20th, 2026

    Our live drive has ended with donations totaling just over $53,000, Thank you to all our donors.

    We are grateful for the support received so far but we are still short of our overall goal of $60,000.

    If you didn’t donate during Fundrive you can still make a difference and we need your help. Please go to fundrive.ckuw.ca and select a donation level that fits your budget. All donations have impact and directly support the volunteers who create our radio programs.

    Please make a contribution today to Fundrive 2026, giving is easy, fast and it feels good! Go to our donation website, fundrive.ckuw.ca and thank you again for supporting your community alternative.