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It may be April 1st, but we’re not fooling when we say it’s time for the Vancouver Co-op Radio’s Spring Marathon, April 10th –19th.
Our goal this year is to raise $50,000, about one-eighth of our annual operating budget. That’s no prank—it’s the real support we need to keep our facilities running and your favourite local voices on the air.
And the fun doesn’t stop there. In May, we’ll continue the celebration with our Birthday Party, a lively fundraiser featuring live music, community spirit, and plenty of reasons to dance. Together, these events help ensure Co-op Radio stays strong and independent for another great year.
While April 1st might bring a few pranks, our commitment to community radio is no joke. We rely on listeners like you to help us reach our goal and keep local radio thriving.
with a smile,
gwendolyn |
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There’s always something new to discover on the dial. Here are a few standout programs that capture the spirit of Co-op Radio: |
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ReThreading Madness
Tuesday at 5pm
Repeated Monday at 7 am
ReThreading Madness brings together voices from around the world to rethink what mental health means and reclaim the right to self-definition. The show creates space for survivors, advocates, artists, researchers, and thinkers whose work or lived experience helps reimagine healing, identity, and justice.
Conversations are trauma-informed, respectful, and real: stories that restore dignity and connection around issues too often silenced by stigma. Research shows that one in two of us will face a mental health challenge in our lifetime, making these discussions essential.
The name ReThreading Madness is an act of reclamation. Within the Mad Pride Movement, words once meant to shame, like “crazy” or “loony”, become expressions of resistance and belonging. The show also avoids terms like mental illness or disorder, choosing instead to center lived experience and resilience.
Produced at Vancouver Co-op Radio CFRO 100.5 FM, re‑aired on CKXU 88.3 FM in Lethbridge, and shared through the Mental Health Radio Network and podcast platforms, ReThreading Madness now reaches listeners in more than 25 countries. |
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Why a Duck?
Thursdays at 2:30 pm
Expect jazz, classics, and a generous helping of irreverent chaos on Why a Duck?, a music show guided by longtime Co-op Radio curmudgeon Kerry. With a rotating cast of younger, knowledgeable co‑hosts, Kerry mixes genres and generations for a sound that’s unpredictable, eclectic, and always entertaining.
Whether you’re in it for the witty banter or the deep cuts, Why a Duck? proves that good music—and good company—never go out of style. |
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Blackfeather
Monday at 2:30 pm
Repeated Sunday at 7 am
Blackfeather welcomes people from all walks of life to share their knowledge, experiences, talents, passions, and hopes. Each episode features voices that uplift, inspire, and advocate for those who are too often unheard, offering a gathering place for wisdom, creativity, and lived truth.
The stories shared on Blackfeather become part of a growing legacy, preserving teachings and experiences that inspire reflection and offer guidance to listeners everywhere. Through open, thoughtful conversations, guests share perspectives that connect us, remind us, and encourage a deeper understanding of one another.
Produced and hosted by Christine Marie, Blackfeather celebrates the power of collective storytelling and the enduring strength found in shared humanity. |
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Vancouver Co-op Radio’s 2nd Annual Birthday Bash
Saturday, May 9, 2026
Commercial Legion Hall, 2205 Commercial Dr., Vancouver, BC
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Celebrate another year of community-powered radio with us at Co-op Radio’s 2nd Annual Birthday Bash!
Meet your favourite programmers and hosts during Happy Hour from 7–8 pm, then enjoy a Variety Show, 8–10 pm and a featured act from 10–11 pm, followed by DJ Rocky to close out the night. We will have a solid timeline with confirmed performers soon.
Come for the music, stay for the stories, and help us mark another year of independent radio made by, and for, our community.
Stay tuned for details on how to get tickets & join the celebration!
*Accessibility note: The Commercial Legion Hall has stairs and is not fully wheelchair accessible. There are lifts available to assist people up the stairs; however, wheelchairs would need to be carried. |
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Celebrating 10 Years of the Wetland Project
Co-op Radio was the first to broadcast the Wetland Project “slow radio” event, and we’re proud to continue our support a decade later!
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the 24-hour broadcast, airing on International Earth Day, Wednesday, April 22. Over the past ten years, the Wetland Project has grown into a cherished Earth Day tradition, now heard on 57 radio stations and streamed in more than 50 countries worldwide.
Join us as we celebrate this remarkable collaboration between art, sound, and the natural world—an immersive listening experience that invites audiences to pause, reflect, and connect with the rhythms of the environment. |
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Want us in your ears while you wander?
Explore Soundwalking and other historic recordings through our online fonds at the City of Vancouver Archives. It’s a chance to experience the city’s past through the sounds that still echo today. |
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Show your love for Co-op Radio:
Renew your membership or make a donation:
- Online: coopradio.org/donate
- By e-transfer: admin@coopradio.org
- By phone: Call live 11am-2pm or leave a message: 604-684-8494 x 222 (we’ll call back ASAP—please leave your phone number!)
- Gifts of securities: We are now able to accept gifts of securities. For more information, please contact ed@coopradio.org
- By mail: 370 Columbia St, Vancouver, BC V6A 4J1. If you’d like a tax receipt for your contribution, please make your cheque payable to Community Radio Education Society (CRES).
Show your commitment to community radio by becoming a monthly donor.
Tune in to 100.5 FM or stream online at www.coopradio.org and celebrate the wild nature of our programming!
We are honoured to count you among our supporters!
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