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  • Happy Birthday CKUW!

    Posted by Rob on April 30th, 2022

    We celebrate April 30th as CKUW’s birthday, although the station was initially founded in the fall of 1963 our April 30th, 1999 FM launch was the start of a true ‘broadcast’ CKUW. Thank you to all the volunteers and listeners that have been part of our community radio, we appreciate your efforts and contributions!

    Here’s the Top 10 movies of 1999!

    1. Star Wars: The Phantom Menace
    2. The Sixth Sense
    3. Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
    4. Toy Story 2
    5. The Matrix
    6. Tarzan
    7. Big Daddy
    8. The Mummy
    9. Runaway Bride
    10. The Blair Witch Project

  • New Show: STREETKILLAZ Generation Next

    Posted by Rob on April 29th, 2022

    We will be Playing new and OLDSCHOOL Hip Hop from our city of Winnipeg and across Canada, U.S.A.& worldwide. STREETKILLAZ Generation Next founded by Dj disspare and Streetkillaz Ent, wants to give help and support to the younger generation who are interested in radio production, spoken word, Dj-ing, and life skills just to name a few. We will also be paying homage to the legendary artist that have passed away in the industry.

    STREETKILLAZ Generation broadcasts every Friday from 10:30pm – 12:00am.

  • Annual General Meeting - May 11th

    Posted by Rob on April 27th, 2022

    Radio Society Members only.

    TO: MEMBERS of the WINNIPEG CAMPUS/COMMUNITY RADIO SOCIETY INC. (WCCRS,
    operating the radio station CKUW 95.9 FM)

    NOTICE OF 2022 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
    The Winnipeg Campus/Community Radio Society Inc. announces its 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Members

    DATE: Wednesday May 11th 2022
    TIME: 6:30 pm (Check in & membership payment open from 6 pm on May 11th)
    LOCATION: University of Winnipeg Hive

    The purpose of the meeting is to conduct the regular business of the Society in accordance with our governing by-laws:

    (1) receiving and approving those financial statements prepared in accordance with By-law 4 (7)d(iii), namely the preceding fiscal year’s financial statements of the Society duly approved and reported on by the auditors;

    (2) receiving the Report of the Board of Directors with respect to the activities of the Society for the present fiscal year;

    (3) appointing auditors;

    (4) conducting such other business as the Society deems to be of concern to it, provided that such business is in accordance with the Articles and the by-laws.

    The Agenda is below, and will be available online. All reports and documents for the AGM will be posted online as they are received.

    QUESTIONS
    If you have questions or concerns about this procedure please contact us [email protected] / [email protected]

    MOTIONS
    If you have motions you want to present at the meeting, please get in touch with the Board Chair Dave or myself ([email protected] / [email protected] ) We will assist you in making sure the motion is in order and handled appropriately.

    BYLAW CHANGES
    The board has approved several bylaw changes, these need to be approved by the membership.

    ELECTIONS
    We are seeking new members for the board, Community and UW Student representatives are both needed. Contact us if you have any questions – [email protected]

    AGENDA

    1. Call to Order and Welcome Remarks
    2. Approval of Agenda
    3. Explanation of Meeting Procedure
    4. Approval of Minutes of the WCCRS 2021 Special General Meeting
    5. Auditor’s Report & Approval of 2021 Financial Statements
    6. Bylaw Amendments
    7. Elections
    8. Staff Reports
    9. Journalistic Standards Policy
    10. Message from the Board
    11. Other Business
    12. Thanks and Adjournment

  • Chris Jacques Tribute

    Posted by Rob on April 12th, 2022

    We have sad news to share. Long time builder of CKUW/Stylus and the local music community Chris Jacques has passed away. On behalf of the entire CKUW and Stylus community we want to send our deep condolences to Chris’s family and everyone who had the privilege to know him.

    Chris was CKUW Station Manager in 1990 and CKUW Music Director in 1991. Ted Turner has posted a full tribute to Chris on our Facebook page – https://www.facebook.com/ckuw959fm/posts/388520199942689

  • Fundrive 2022 Thank you & Update

    Posted by Rob on March 14th, 2022

    Thanks to more than 600 listeners for supporting CKUW this year! We have reached $50,806 pledged with a few new donations still coming in. If you missed Fundrive you can still give at ckuw.ca/donate

    We are hard at work getting the shirts, mugs and other incentives organized for you. Incentive pickup will start in April at Into The Music B-245 McDermot Avenue
    (corner of King and McDermot). We will email donors with more information once it’s confirmed.

    Your support has energized us for another great year, please stay tuned and tell a friend about CKUW.