The Conversation Lab with Don Shafer

Industrial music with your host Sam Glennie.

Late-night worldwide selection. A fresh batch of tracks every week, from classics to the underground: immaculate vibes, always.

A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.

Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.

A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]

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.

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. 

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.

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.  

A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.

Rising above through reconciliation, reconciling through art, and community, current and public affairs with host Gunargie O'Sullivan.

The world once was tribal and over time, some teachings have survived while many were lost.  This show is about recognizing, celebrating, sharing, remembering, healing, respecting and reconciling those teachings.  Hosted by Christine Marie

Rough-edged radio from the Downtown Eastside. Political satire, street poetry, local politics.  With hosts Don Larson and Mark Bignell.

Music and stories from the heart of Vancouver, with your host Ayisha!  

Listen to the beat of the music and the issues that explore the beat of the South Asian mosaic.  Hosted by Alnoor Gova.

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.

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.

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.

News, current affairs, arts and culture in Mandarin and English with your host Susan Lu.

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.

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.

Canada's second longest running blues show. Blues, R&B, Soul, Zydeco and Gospel. Primarily post war - old, new and obscure. Host: Ron Simmonds.

A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.

Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.

A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]

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.

A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.

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!

The Nosh is a weekly show about the people, places and issues behind what we eat and drink. Hosted by Anya Levykh.

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

Jazz: A State of the Art survey with new releases and re-issues. Also, a look at upcoming concerts. Host: John Orysik.

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."  

In Armenian and English. Songs, news, history and culture of Armenia. Also upcoming local Armenian events.  Hosted by Rafi Chapanian & Meghrig Sulahian.

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!

Each For All: The Co-operative Connection brings you profiles, interviews, and reports from the world of co-ops and social economy organizations.

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.  

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.

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.

Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.

Canadaland is a news site and podcast network funded by its audience. Its primary focus is on Canadian media, news, current affairs, and politics.[...]

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.

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.

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.

A show about people living with disabilities.  With Amy Amantea. Listen to "Access Radio" on Spreaker.

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!

Live interviews with up-and-coming Canadian musicians and talent as we listen to their music.  With Kenan Sungur and Charlie Dangerface.

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.

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.    

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.

Interactive on-air discussion among host Joseph Theriault, guests and listeners. Major issues, local to international, facing humanity today.

A show for, by and about working people, analyzing issues from union activities through the economy to international affairs.  

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.

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.

We share indigenous programming covering traditional and contemporary artists, musical releases, and current cultural affairs.  

A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.

Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.

A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]

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.

Alternative Radio provides information, analyses and views that are frequently ignored or distorted in other media.  Featuring speeches of current academics and activists.

Canadian Content gives the audience a chance to learn about artists and bands from the Great North. R&B, Hip-Hop, Folk, Indie - if it’s Canadian, it will be played!  Hosted by Emerson Marshall.

Psych Rock, Punk, Folk and more with your host Ian Ditchburn.

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.

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

Feature issues for and about seniors along with best old and gold music.  With host Ray Wagner.

Jazz and classics with a certain degree of irreverent chaos....

A mix of rebroadcasts of our favourite programs and music from our library.

Exploring indigenous people's struggle for freedom and liberation.  News, interviews and music.  With Gunargie O’Sullivan.   

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!

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.

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 🙂

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. All press-releases should be sent to artsrational@coopradio.org. (But feel free to also continue to send them to Gerry Kowalenko). Interim coordinator Laurence: laurence@coopradio.org Producer extraordinaire on leave: Gerry Kowalenko at 604-681-4038 and gerrykowalenko@yahoo.ca If you want to join the team, drop us a line at artsrational@coopradio.org

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

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.

Democracy Now! is an American, daily, independent, award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.

A curated collection of Canadian public affairs shows.[...]

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.

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!    

Proetiq Radio is a show that promotes and supports local artists’ and Business’s.

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

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.

Celebrating musical diversity through improvisation since 1983.  With Nou Dadoun.

Vintage Blues - from the Mississippi Delta to the South Side of Chicago and all stops in between.

Co-op's Celtic music show takes you everywhere the Celts left their mark: Ireland, Scotland, Newfoundland, Cape Breton and beyond.  

"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.  

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

Interviews, music, talk and play reading. Hosted by Jay Hamburger. New episodes every second Friday of the month.

Amazing interviews and music, with some of Canada's finest artists. Hosted by Jacques Lalonde. New Episodes every 4th Friday of the month.

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.

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.

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.

Playing hit sounds from the 60s, 70s and some of the latest reggae in town. Hosts: Lynden V and Rocky.

Better Days is a vibrant mix of authentic folk and roots music, both current and traditional, from around the corner and around the world.  Hosted by Doug Lang. 

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.

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.

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.

Bilingual Spanish/English public affairs program focusing on current Latin American politics, culture and music from a social justice perspective.  

This is Cannabis Science, a podcast dedicated to answering your most salient question about cannabis, it’s uses, preparations, products, and constituents using the most recent and proven scientific data from both industry and academic sources. Join Dr. Ricardo Rivera, a faculty member of the Department of Pharmacology at the University of British Columbia, and Dr. Macarena Cataldo, a chemical engineer and activist based in Vancouver, Canada. This podcast will be a nexus between science and the curious cannabis enthusiast. We will be taking a lighthearted, yet in-depth look into cannabis from an industry insiders’ perspective. Hear for yourself, join us at Cannabis Science. This is Cannabis Science made simple!

Amharic language current affairs and music.  

Amharic language current affairs and music.

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.  

Your weekly connection to the  Philipino diaspora in Vancouver featuring talk, music and interviews in Tagalog and English.

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.

The island sounds: soca, reggae, cro-American music, including gospel. With Mel Warner.