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Industrial music with your host Sam Glennie.
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Late-night worldwide selection. A fresh batch of tracks every week, from classics to the underground: immaculate vibes, always.
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A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.
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Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
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A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]
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Upbeat and highly rhythmic morning show. Wake up in an atmosphere of a village somewhere in Latin America with music and community information. Produced in Spanish. Hosted by Ramon Flores, Ricardo Rivera-Acevedo, Macarena Cataldo, Carlos Ascenico.
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A space from which we present an indigenous worldview of radio journalism, community news and interviews, a weekly review of Latin American and world news and cultural expressions. Ecos de mi pueblo offers a blend of Latin-American music, local artists, Latin rock, ska & reggae. Our show is produced in Spanish.
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Join hosts RC Weslowski, Lucia Misch, Kevin Spenst, Zofia Rose, Johnny D Trinh and Altogether Lisa every week as we visit with poet laureates from across the country, the latest up and coming poetry slammers, the most seasoned touring spoken word artists, and poets with new books hot off the presses!
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The Self Advocate is a show about disability, focusing on arts and culture, including, music, the fine arts, the performing arts, podcasts, blogs, online videos, books and authors, events that are both related to disability and the wider community. Produced by Alison Klein. New Episodes every other week.
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매주 월요일 정오에 여러분을 찾아가는 “소피아의 뮤직 브레이크”를 소개합니다. 한국이 그립고 따분할 수 있는 캐나다 이민 생활에서 청취자분들과 함께 음악, 영화, 여행 이야기를 나누고 서로 소통하며 잊고 지내온 감수성을 채우며 잠시나마 휴식처가 되어 주는 시간으로 채워질 예정입니다. 밴쿠버 한인분들에게 에너지와 옛 추억을 가득 채워주는 라디오 방송, “소피아의 뮤직브레이크” 많은 기대 부탁드립니다. Tune into "Sophia's Music Break" every Monday at noon on your favourite radio station, 100.5FM. This immersive program is a haven for Vancouver's Korean immigrants, offering a delightful blend of music, movies, and travel stories. Through shared experiences, listeners find solace, filling forgotten sensibilities and rekindling old memories. Join us for a vibrant journey that energizes the community and provides a comforting escape from the Monday grind.
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Rising above through reconciliation, reconciling through art, and community, current and public affairs with host Gunargie O'Sullivan.
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No one is too small or too big to have a voice and to be heard. Blackfeather welcomes people of all walks of life to come and share their knowledge, their experiences, their talents, their passion, their hopes, their wisdom, their concerns, their skills, to be a voice for the voiceless, the voice of reason and so much more. Their sharing becomes a part of their legacy, a legacy that endures and allows for stories and teachings to pass down to others with hopes for illumination, inspiration and a better direction when needed. It is my privilege and honour to welcome my amazing guests and to share a moment’s time with you. Everything is for now … -- Christine Marie - Producer and host
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Rough-edged radio from the Downtown Eastside. Political satire, street poetry, local politics. With hosts Don Larson and Mark Bignell.
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Music and stories from the heart of Vancouver, with your host Ayisha!
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Listen to the beat of the music and the issues that explore the beat of the South Asian mosaic. Hosted by Alnoor Gova.
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Examines local, national and international issues and events through alternative voices and viewpoints. Showcases activists, academics, humanitarians, politicians and artists through live broadcasts. With Alnoor Gova and Meeka Marsolais.
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A closer look at prisons and criminalization. Join us and hear from those who have survived psychiatry, incarceration and the criminal justice system. Find out about those engaged in visioning and implementing creative and inspiring alternatives. Hosted by Cindy Lou Griffith and Meenakshi Mannoe.
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Girls Rock Camp Vancouver is a non-profit society dedicated to building self-esteem and confidence in female and non-binary youth through music education. On Girls Rock Camp Radio, we play music that the kids made at camp, the music of other organizers from other Girls Rock Camps around the world, as well as music and interviews from amazing local female, nonbinary, queer and POC musicians and artists. Hosted by Kizzy Norris, Larissa Loyva, Jonelle Aspa, Amy McDicken & Emily Morgan.
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News, current affairs, arts and culture in Mandarin and English with your host Susan Lu.
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OPS Radio is a news and music show hosted by Smokey Devil and Trey Helten. The show features surreal and often satirical humor, at points, anti-humor and cringe comedy, Downtown Eastside musicians, and bizarre Theatre of the Absurd sketches.
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Featuring local First Nations Artists, Community Leaders, Activists, Elders, Traditional Performers and Role Models. Share your stories, talent and community news. Hosted by Suzette Amaya.
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Canada's second longest running blues show. Blues, R&B, Soul, Zydeco and Gospel. Primarily post war - old, new and obscure. Host: Ron Simmonds.
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A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.
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Latin Waves has surpassed its 12th year on the air, we bring our listeners in-depth coverage of issues with a focus on the history of an issue and what that history means for us today and most importantly what we can do to move society forward in a healthy way. In short our show is focused on building community across borders, positive social change has only come through communities of interest working together. Consider supporting LatinWaves CLICK HERE
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Viewpoints is the latest news magazine produced by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. It provides an overview of what’s happening across Canada, thanks to some 20 radio reporters posted across the country (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, North West Territories, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) and working for the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI). The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) supports the production of original civic journalism news content that covers the diverse needs of underserved communities across Canada. Politics, society, environment, community, arts and culture take the air on «Viewpoints» hosted by Boris Chassagne. The Community Radio Fund of Canada works in collaboration with the National Campus and Community Radio Association (NCRA/ANREC).
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Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
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A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]
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Upbeat and highly rhythmic morning show. Wake up in an atmosphere of a village somewhere in Latin America with music and community information. Produced in Spanish. Hosted by Ramon Flores, Ricardo Rivera-Acevedo, Macarena Cataldo, Carlos Ascenico.
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Tune in every Sunday from 2:30 to 4 pm for the finest in traditional and contemporary bluegrass; old time music and real country on Coop Radio’s ‘In the Pines’. To see older shows, click on UP NEXT Several programmers each possessing unique tastes and passionate opinions present a compelling mix of vintage and contemporary recordings. From the early Opry days through the ‘dim lights, thick smoke, and loud, loud music’ of honkytonk, western swing, alt country (whatever that is); and then we throw in all manner of bluegrass and old time music and you're right where we want you ... In The Pines! The show usually includes a weekly calendar of related LIVE events: local, regional and global, often with musical previews and some very good surprises featuring Canadian and local musicians. There is a weekly rotation that usually goes like this: 1st Sunday – Kathleen Nisbet 2nd Sunday – Paul Norton & Sue Malcolm 3rd Sunday – Rob McGregor 4th Sunday – Jim Burnett - AKA The Stern Old Bachelor 5th Sunday – A Surprise! Tune in each and every week to see what’s happening. Like us on Facebook. What’s not to like? And check out our videos! Left to Right: Paul, Sue, Rob, Gwendolyn, Kathleen and Jim.
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An old hits reggae show that features music of yesteryear. Ska, rockers, reggae, roots and culture brought to you by host George Barrett. Remember, keep the vibes level!
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The Nosh is a weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.
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In many Coast Salish dialects, "sne'waylh" is the word for teachings or laws. The aboriginal language-learning program begins with the teachings of the skwxwu7mesh snichim (Squamish language). Hosted by Gunargie O’Sullivan and Cyrus Greenall
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Jazz: A State of the Art survey with new releases and re-issues. Also, a look at upcoming concerts. Host: John Orysik.
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Re-Threading Madness dares to change how we think about mental health. About your host Bernadine Fox, a trauma survivor, is an artist, author, and an intersectional feminist who has some 30 years of experience advocating around mental health issues. She has worked as a support worker for survivors of severe childhood trauma, as a consultant around trauma issues, and as a public speaker but is not a therapist. She ran the Expressive Arts Group for the West Coast Mental Health Network in conjunction with both the Richmond Mental Health Dept and Gallery Gachet. As an Associate Member of Gachet and on the former Board, Bernadine participated in a variety of programs along with the production of the magazine entitled, The Ear. She has been on the board for Kickstart (Disability Arts and Culture) working to ensure that disabilities (whether physical or emotional) impact less and less on the ability of folks to engage with art. Bernadine knows how to talk with folks about hard issues. She isn't afraid to ask the questions others shy away from. She raises her grandchild and currently lives in the forest with two cats and two rats and has published a memoir about her experience of abuse at the hands of her therapist, "Coming To Voice: Surviving an Abusive Therapist."
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In Armenian and English. Songs, news, history and culture of Armenia. Also upcoming local Armenian events. Hosted by Rafi Chapanian, Meghrig Sulahian & Aya Chapanian.
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Down by the waterfront by the West Coast Express is a side street full of vinyl and digital archives. Steve Ferguson and his alley rats will meet you there for Prog Rock Alley, an exploration of progressive rock in all its forms from its inception in the 60’s to the present day. Art rock, prog metal, experimental, and 20 minute epics are all covered in this program, so be sure to tune in every week!
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Each For All: The Co-operative Connection brings you profiles, interviews, and reports from the world of co-ops and social economy organizations.
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From a troubled planet: environment and energy interviews, speeches and analysis from scientists, authors and artists. Disturbing entertainment for unique times. Hosted by Alex Smith, originating from CFRO, now broadcast on over 104 stations on 4 continents.
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Here's your alternative to mainstream hip hop. A healthy dose of underground hip hop, the latest hip hop tracks, the exclusives, the classics, the rare, and the most obscure. Hosted by DJ Denise.
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Hosted by DJ Rea, Gums and Maples takes you to the underground music of Junglist, Jungle, Drum and Bass (DnB) music for the 1st half of the show. It then slowly trends into a steadily, quiet no beat ambient sleep music for the rest of the morning.
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Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
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Canadaland is a news site and podcast network funded by its audience. Its primary focus is on Canadian media, news, current affairs, and politics.[...]
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Upbeat and highly rhythmic morning show. Wake up in an atmosphere of a village somewhere in Latin America with music and community information. Produced in Spanish. Hosted by Ramon Flores, Ricardo Rivera-Acevedo, Macarena Cataldo, Carlos Ascenico.
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Composed music from all over the world, from 25 centuries ago to works premiered this morning. Familiar works in extraordinary performances; special rarely-heard music; compositions from around the world; comparisons of performers, styles, and traditions with context from history, politics, art, philosophy, science, and culture; and the occasional live concert -- all presented in a somewhat mad style.
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Started in 2020, Riverside Drive is a country music show, its name springing from the street in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, that Doug grew up on, a street that’s no longer there. Doug's other show, Better Days, which started in 2001 is a vibrant mix of authentic folk and roots music, both current and traditional, from around the corner and around the world. Join Doug Lang and friends on Facebook every Saturday morning 7 am to 9 am during the Better Days broadcast, and every Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm for Riverside Drive.
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A show about people living with disabilities. With Amy Amantea. Listen to "Access Radio" on Spreaker.
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Join hosts RC Weslowski, Lucia Misch, Kevin Spenst, Zofia Rose, Johnny D Trinh and Altogether Lisa every week as we visit with poet laureates from across the country, the latest up and coming poetry slammers, the most seasoned touring spoken word artists, and poets with new books hot off the presses!
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Live interviews with up-and-coming Canadian musicians and talent as we listen to their music. With Kenan Sungur and Charlie Dangerface.
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Supporting and airing eclectic and dynamic local and not-so-local music. A show that doesn't just play the music and then goes home. It's out there: at shows, even doing sound at shows! Hosted by Mark Bignell.
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British Columbia’s only Métis radio show, Metis Matters Radio. Derrick Whiteskycloud brings his own unique talk radio style about what it’s like to be Métis & shares Métis ancestry stories & song.
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Conscious Living Radio is a program that explores alternative paradigms emerging in psychology, health, various sciences, community building, education, and various philosophies that challenge the modernist outlook and the institutional forms that express it. Thematically it reflects the orientation of the new consciousness that emerged out of the 60s counterculture and has been growing ever since. It is a consciousness that views the need for profound social transformation, recognizing that personal transformation is integral to that.
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Interactive on-air discussion among host Joseph Theriault, guests and listeners. Major issues, local to international, facing humanity today.
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A show for, by and about working people, analyzing issues from union activities through the economy to international affairs.
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Cut And Run is a collective who aggregates and disseminates omnivorous aural media. Soundscape features interviews and artist profiles; soundscapes, field recordings and other musics presented askance; themed explorations of aural media and its consumption; spoken texts, lectures, essays, and rants.
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The front-line of the Accordion Revolution around the world, from punk to Piazzolla. Hosted by Rowan Lipkovits and Bruce Triggs, Accordion Noir is always ruthlessly pursuing the idea that the accordion is just another instrument.
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We share indigenous programming covering traditional and contemporary artists, musical releases, and current cultural affairs.
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A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.
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Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
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A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]
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Upbeat and highly rhythmic morning show. Wake up in an atmosphere of a village somewhere in Latin America with music and community information. Produced in Spanish. Hosted by Ramon Flores, Ricardo Rivera-Acevedo, Macarena Cataldo, Carlos Ascenico.
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Alternative Radio provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media. Featuring speeches of current academics and activists.
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Psych Rock, Punk, Folk and more with your host Ian Ditchburn.
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Hosts Darren Galer and Giuseppe Ganci bring recovery and addiction issues to the airwaves with expert guest interviews, personal lived experience stories, and relevant topics on current addiction recovery news.
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The World Poetry Café Radio Show is in its 22nd year of being on the air at Coop Radio, 100.5 FM. It is broadcast on a variety of platforms and archived for several months by Coop. It is broadcast on Coop Radio every Thursday afternoon from 1-2 pm and also recorded by We-transfer which is sent to our guests. The World Poetry Café welcomes the world with 153 countries, in Respect, Peace and Caring. Its mission is to bring all the people of the world together in thoughts, deeds and action to help heal the world. It has various segments on the show, In Loving Memory Series where we honour those, including pets who have left us, two youth shows with youth hosts, a beginning children and parent show, Soul Shine e-poems which are read on the show from all over the world. feature: book launches, film launches, musician launches are also part of the program. Special programs such as healing poems are sent to those who need caring and include healing poems from a number of countries with permission. Also, independent films, musicians are also promoted from a select group of partners. We have around 10,000 participants worldwide and our largest FB group World Poetry Canada & International has 7.6k plus members. www.worldpoetry.ca
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Words and Culture weaves conversations with Indigenous language and knowledge keepers together with music by Indigenous artists. The team creating this original content is made up exclusively of Indigenous producers, hosts and guests. Words and Culture is funded by SiriusXM through the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Follow us on social media! Facebook: @ wordsandculture X (formerly twitter): @ wordsandculture Instagram: @wordsandculturepod A message for friends and listeners of Old and Gold Long-time programmer Ray Wagner passed away a few weeks ago. If you knew him personally, we would love to hear from you. Please, contact us at programming@coopradio.org
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Jazz and classics with a certain degree of irreverent chaos....
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Weekly highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & 55 more.
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Exploring indigenous people's struggle for freedom and liberation. News, interviews and music. With Gunargie O’Sullivan.
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For 1 hour each week we bring you the best in Trance, Dance, Hardstyle and everything in between. With over 10 years experience in the rave scene; We have accumulated a massive library all kinds of fast-pace dance music from around the world. So dial in and turn it up, This is Vancouver’s Dance Radio. You can reach us at Facebook.com/VDRLive with any submissions / requests. We are always looking for local talents to showcase so if your a producer or dj please reach out to us with your tracks and mix’s!
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A weekly variety show for the Two-Spirited, Questioning, TransLezBiGay, Queer Community and Beyond! Highlighting our Organizations, Writers, Performers, Queer World News, Families, Singers/Musicians and Delicious events! Hosted by Jo Dworschak, Glen Arthur, and Gerald William.
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Gender Queeries is a radio show that covers queer, trans, & feminist issues! genderqueeries@coopradio.org is the best way to contact us. We LOVE feedback - good or bad - and if you know of any awesome local talent, events or if you've produced something (we're sure it's going to be amazing!), please send us an email 🙂
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Interviews and commentary on the local arts scene. Including theatre, art house and commercial cinema, serious music, dance and movement. What's on at galleries and festivals of all kinds. New and emerging artists are welcome to call us. Jay's Hamburger monthly segment is available on the Raw Diaries' page. All press-releases should be sent to artsrational@coopradio.org and gerrykowalenko@yahoo.ca
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Based on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), and səl̓ilwətaɁɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) first nations Rave music of all varieties. With hosts Apex Twink, Paperwave and guests. Acceleration
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We are the Art of Beatz. We are Vancouver's home for electronic music of all shapes, sizes and speeds. We broadcast from Vancouver's only community radio station, CFRO 100.5 fm every Thursday night at midnight PST. We stream: www.coopradio.org. We podcast. Did we mention we love cake? Brought to you by DJ's Kuma and Motomasa.
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Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
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A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]
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Upbeat and highly rhythmic morning show. Wake up in an atmosphere of a village somewhere in Latin America with music and community information. Produced in Spanish. Hosted by Ramon Flores, Ricardo Rivera-Acevedo, Macarena Cataldo, Carlos Ascenico.
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Take a trip to the Rock and Roll underworld with record collector Michael Willmore. A rock history show featuring all the musical genres that have poured into the rock mainstream. This is the first music show on co-op radio, running since 1975 and still going strong. Rock talk specializes in the hits that missed. Michael also does an online TV Show called ROCKINITIS. There are about 60 episodes on YOUTUBE. Type in ROCKINITIS TV or click here and check it out!
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Proetiq Radio is a show that promotes and supports local artists’ and Business’s.
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Animal advocacy and compassionate living. From agriculture, vivisection, and fashion, to the "pet" trade, conservation, and objectification. Friendly tips on making cruelty-free choices, updates on news and local events, and interviews with activists, authors, lawyers, rescuers, philosophers, and scientists who are at the forefront of nonhuman advocacy and liberation struggles. Find all our podcasts along with links and videos at AnimalVoices.org, and drop us a line at info@AnimalVoices.org
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From a troubled planet: environment and energy interviews, speeches and analysis from scientists, authors and artists. Disturbing entertainment for unique times. Hosted by Alex Smith, originating from CFRO, now broadcast on over 104 stations on 4 continents.
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Celebrating musical diversity through improvisation since 1983. With Nou Dadoun.
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Vintage Blues - from the Mississippi Delta to the South Side of Chicago and all stops in between.
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90 minutes of mindful music and discourse, live and inclusive. Connect with us on Village Feedback, inviting listener feedback and participation, every Friday, 6:30-8 pm. Evolving with the times.
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"Once, as a child, in a state of elation as I ran along a street with my companions, I jumped in front of an old man and shouted in his face. As my eyes met the old man's eyes, I saw he was in the midst of crying. Only years later did I come to realize that I was shouting in my own face, and that the old man was me." Every Friday night, explore what lurks beneath the lens, with your host Adam.
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RADIO EDIT In 1992 the Canadian Department of National Defense launched a very long-range communication satellite known as the V.L.R.C.S. In 1997 it was judged to be too expensive and was taken offline. In 2022 the V.L.R.C.S. was unexpectedly knocked off course and reactivated by a massive solar flare. Everyday people were being broadcast to the world. Radio Edit will be on the air in 5…4…3…2…1… Hosted by John McGie
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Interviews, music, talk and play reading. Hosted by Jay Hamburger. New episodes every second Friday of the month.
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Amazing interviews and music, with some of Canada's finest artists. Hosted by Jacques Lalonde. New Episodes every 4th Friday of the month.
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Co-op Radio’s irony free no name radio show. Sometimes original, sometimes syndicated, always eclectic. Whatever we have lying around in the tickle trunk and is ripe for airing. New episodes on the 3rd and 5th Friday of every month.
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Very good friends David Symons & Jacques Lalonde are launching a new monthly radio show entitled Which Way is Up. Every 3rd Friday of the month @ 9:00PM (local time), they will be shining a spotlight on some of Vancouver's amazing local musical artists. Finding out who they are, what their musical journey has been, spinning some of their music, and finding out about what's next for them in terms of performance and direction. They will also be highlighting some of what's on tap on the local music scene in the month ahead. Listen to "Which Way Is Up" on Spreaker.
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Genuinely entertaining, an interactive mix of inspired electronic beats and melodies with a pinch of thought-provoking commentary and just the right amount of dopaminergic energy to elevate moods and bring a Cheshire Cat-like grin to listeners faces! This is how some might describe the show 5und0wn 50undbank, featuring a stellar crew of 3 people and backed by several stalwart community sponsors (tba). These will be reflective of the show and in related music/arts scenes. Playing a mix of Various forms of Psytrance (progressive, forest, minimal etc.) Hard dance, Hardstyle, Bounce, and Electro. Also, discussing related topics/current events and feature sponsors or local talent.
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Playing hit sounds from the 60s, 70s and some of the latest reggae in town. Hosts: Lynden V and Rocky.
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Started in 2001, Better Days is a vibrant mix of authentic folk and roots music, both current and traditional, from around the corner and around the world. Started in 2020, Riverside Drive is a country music show, its name springing from the street in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, that Doug grew up on, a street that’s no longer there. Join Doug Lang and friends on Facebook every Saturday morning 7 am to 9 am during the Better Days broadcast, and every Wednesday from 12 pm to 1 pm for Riverside Drive.
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Talking Aging is a public affairs show that discusses issues affecting older adults and future older adults aka all of us. The show works to fight ageism and speak to the experts on topics of interest. Hosted by Meeka Marsolais. New episode the 1st Saturday of every month.
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Make A Better World is connecting community activity to community radio, creating space for organizations and community members to express and further their work. We invite community groups and individuals to our studios and “make radio” around what they do in the community. We are committed to supporting the local communities and organizations who are doing tremendous work to bring people together and create change. If you want to be on the show or have an idea for a guest or a topic, contact us at connect@makeabetterworld.ca New episodes on the 1st Saturday of the month.
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The conversation lab is about building bridges into our community and learning from each other. This project intersects with my PhD program with the Social Justice Institute at UBC. Giving community groups, not for profit organizations, and changemakers a voice to talk about those things that are most important to them. I want to research and study the science, psychology, cultural, and emotional components of conversation, and what they have in common to gain insight and improve on existing knowledge of how we engage with each other whether about climate, race, gender, culture, politics, or social justice issues. I believe this work can contribute to positive social change. The Conversation Lab is produced by CFRO FM (Co-op Radio) in Vancouver's downtown east side on the unceded territories of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and sel̓íl̓witulh (Tsleil-waututh) Nations.
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Talkin' Trash is a monthly radio show that looks at our garbage, waste, and everything related. The show is started by the facilitators and graduates of the Master Recycler Vancouver program, and dedicated volunteers of the Society Promoting Environmental Conservation (SPEC). Talkin' Trash began in the spring of 2016. To listen to past podcasts and more, visit http://www.masterrecyclervancouver.ca/. If you have ideas, suggestions or would like to get involved, drop us a line at radio@masterrecyclervancouver.ca. New episodes on the 3rd Saturday of the month.
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Redeye is produced by an independent media collective at the studios of Coop Radio in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside. The show has been on the air for over 45 years, providing high-quality public affairs and arts programming to listeners looking for a progressive take on current events. Pictured: (Some of) the Redeye crew, spanning the generations. We always welcome new members, and provide training and mentoring. We are always happy to meet people who are interested in joining the show. Drop us an email at redeye@coopradio.org. If you want to work with our collective, we can train you in all aspects of producing alternative radio.
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A bilingual Spanish/English program that explores Latin American politics, culture, and music from a social justice perspective. While the show no longer features interviews or news segments, it continues to offer expertly curated music that highlights the diverse sounds of Latin America, with a focus on political and cultural themes. The program provides a musical journey through the heart of Latin American life, connecting listeners with both contemporary and traditional rhythms that tell the stories of a region rich in heritage and activism.
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Amharic language current affairs and music.
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Amharic language current affairs and music.
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Unsigned BC is a weekly program that plays 100% locally created music. From Classical to hip hop and country, if it’s made in BC you can find it on our show. Each episode consists of song reviews or a discussion on social issues using music to address the topic. The show regularly features experts as guest hosts, from academics to politicians and advocates.
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Reggae music is the heartbeat of the people, when you hear the beat you got to move your feet. News and views with a cultural vibration. With George Barrett.
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The island sounds: soca, reggae, cro-American music, including gospel. With Mel Warner.
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Reggae Xtended mix with Louie Sutherland.
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By, for and about the local Vietnamese-speaking community. Produced in Vietnamese.
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Polish music interspersed with a healthy dose of news, cultural information, current events and sports. It's the perfect way to begin your Sundays. Produced in Polish. Contact us at: radiomiks[at]gmail[dot]com.
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World Music from every corner and continent of the globe, with an emphasis on Asia and concentrating on the seldom-heard. "Co-op Radio's world music program All Over The Map is looking for music programmers to join our collective. The show is on Sundays from 11am to 1pm. We each do a show once per month, hosted in the English language but music from anywhere and everywhere. The definition of 'world music' is up to you. Give us a call during the show if you are interested or send a message to community@coopradio.org".
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A hearty, flavourful jazz and blues stew with a sprinkling of zesty worldbeat music on top. It's healthy - dig in! As a general rule, the hosts are: First Sunday: Dinny Knowles Second Sunday: Paul Norton Third Sunday: Rob McGregor Fourth Sunday: Jim Burnett Fifth Sunday (if there is one): A surprise! Contact info: oneoclockjump[at]paulnorton[dot]ca To see older shows, click on UP NEXT
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Tune in every Sunday from 2:30 to 4 pm for the finest in traditional and contemporary bluegrass; old time music and real country on Coop Radio’s ‘In the Pines’. To see older shows, click on UP NEXT Several programmers each possessing unique tastes and passionate opinions present a compelling mix of vintage and contemporary recordings. From the early Opry days through the ‘dim lights, thick smoke, and loud, loud music’ of honkytonk, western swing, alt country (whatever that is); and then we throw in all manner of bluegrass and old time music and you're right where we want you ... In The Pines! The show usually includes a weekly calendar of related LIVE events: local, regional and global, often with musical previews and some very good surprises featuring Canadian and local musicians. There is a weekly rotation that usually goes like this: 1st Sunday – Kathleen Nisbet 2nd Sunday – Paul Norton & Sue Malcolm 3rd Sunday – Rob McGregor 4th Sunday – Jim Burnett - AKA The Stern Old Bachelor 5th Sunday – A Surprise! Tune in each and every week to see what’s happening. Like us on Facebook. What’s not to like? And check out our videos! Left to Right: Paul, Sue, Rob, Gwendolyn, Kathleen and Jim.
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Hey ... it's ALL folk music! Scintillating hosts Jim Burnett, Dinny Knowles, Paul Norton, Jack Schuller and Lucas Schuller play whatever in the world they want. To see older shows, click on UP NEXT1st Sunday: Jack or Lucas 2nd Sunday: Paul 3rd Sunday: Dinny 4th Sunday: Jim 5th Sunday (if there is one): To Be Announced Contact info: whatthefolk[at]paulnorton[dot]ca
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Join DJ abdeliscious every Sunday from 5:30-7pm on Jabulani (Zulu word meaning Joy/Jubilation) as he explores the music of Africa and the African diaspora. You will hear old favorites, new explorations in beat and sound and interviews with artists who are pivotal in the world of all things African.
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A cultural documentary on Africa and the African diaspora. Music, culture, history, news, interviews, and upcoming events serving the interests of the African diaspora communities in BC and beyond. Hosted by Henry Mwandemere, Andre Durena, Willard Oliver and Gilbert Kimani. New contributors are always welcome. Contact community -at- coopradio -dot- org if you are interested.
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Some of the best Latin music mixed by DJ Tony Escobar! Enjoy info, news and discussions about the Latin community in Vancouver.
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Host Guy MacPherson and his trusty sidekick Sam Tonning talk to comedians, musicians, writers, actors... but mostly comedians. It's an hour of free-wheeling and sometimes scintillating conversation. On the air since 2004
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