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  • Blogging CKUW

    Posted by Rob on September 25th, 2008

    CKUW faithful might be interested in this local blog post. The author talks about our program ‘At The Monarch’s Convenience‘ as well as looking at the history of A corner store on Young St. just a few blocks from the U of W. Great stuff!

    west end dumplings

  • The UWSA & CKUW 95.9 FM presents: Freestyle

    Posted by Rob on September 24th, 2008

    A celebration of urban art & culture on our campus & in our community.

    Don’t miss this special week of radio, in discussion with the local independent urban
    art community. 5pm nightly.
    Click here for more details

    Freestlye is made possible, in part, through our partnership with the Assiniboine Credit Union

  • Electoral system got you down?

    Posted by Rob on September 22nd, 2008

    Tuesday on People of Interest, Geoffrey Young will be joined by Larry Gordon executive director of FairVote Canada which is dedicated to gaining broad, multi-partisan support for an independent, citizen-driven process to allow Canadians to choose a fair voting system based on the principles that all voters are equal, and that every vote must count. Discussion will include the voting system, why it sucks and suggestions for its improvment.

    More information can be found at: http://www.fairvote.ca/

  • Upcoming on Shades of Classics

    Posted by Rob on September 21st, 2008

    A live in-studio interview with local classical guitarist Skender Sefa, who will be discussing his career and his role in the Winnipeg Classical Guitar Society.

  • Hit the Big Wide Hootenany

    Posted by Robin on September 17th, 2008

    2 bands = 11 musicians + 1 small studio = an on-air hootenany.

    Join Robin, host of Hit the Big Wide Strum, and the members of The Kitcheneers and The Magnificent Sevens, this coming Tuesday afternoon, for a toe-tappin’ treat and talk about their CD release parties.