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Congrats to @1069thex.bsky.social! Despite the gloomy news about community-powered media, there is so much HOPE. #CKCU is full of excited volunteers, ready to contribute to Ottawa, Gatineau, and beyond.

Let's keep the good news coming.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

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Hope emerges for future of 106.9 FM the X, Canada's first licensed instructional radio station | CBC News A potential path forward is emerging for Canada’s first-ever licensed instructional campus radio station as Fanshawe College and a local non-profit announce a tentative agreement to look at transferring ownership of the station.

There's LOADS of gloom out there about the future of community media. It's exhausting. From where I sit, there is SO much energy and excitement at #CKCU. Congrats to @1069thex.bsky.social. May you continue to help students and communities flourish.

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A picture of Bob Markey on the left and CKCU DJ Junior Smith on the right. Photo taken n 1979.

A picture of Bob Markey on the left and CKCU DJ Junior Smith on the right. Photo taken n 1979.

Reggae in the Fields is 50! Canada's longest-running reggae show started as a 30-min segment in 1976.

Now it's a pillar of independent media.

We're celebrating it as part of #BlackHistoryMonth.

Read the full story here: www.ckcufm.com/reggae-in-th...

#IndieMediaMatters #FreePress #TeamCKCU

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A ckcu pin in a christmas tree!

A ckcu pin in a christmas tree!

CKCU pins make great ornaments. PM if you want some!

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Editorial: On the loss of uOttawa’s radio station ‘CHUO 89.1 FM’ - The Charlatan, Carleton's independent newspaper Ottawa’s airwaves will soon grow a little quieter, and that merits reflection in the Carleton University community.

Nice editorial about #CHUO in The Charlatan

#indiemediamatters #freepress #teamckcu

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The amazing CKCU Family all in a stairwell. These are some of the folks who bring your stories to life.

The amazing CKCU Family all in a stairwell. These are some of the folks who bring your stories to life.

Amid recent reports about the uOttawa's campus community radio station, CHUO, and its uncertain future, we are reminded of a simple truth: when local media vanishes, we all lose.

Read our statement.

www.ckcufm.com/2025/12/10/i...

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An image that says Independent Media Matters and DONATE NOTW

We did it! We made our funding drive goal!

Huge thanks to everyone who contributed and shared how CKCU makes a difference.

Independent media matters. You helped prove it.

Still want to give? You can:

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#TeamCKCU #FreePress #Journalism #IndieMediaMatters

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Candyshop Candyshop celebrated 10 years of broadcasting on CKCU on September 18th this year. I am so grateful for the experiences, opportunities, fun times and great people I have enjoyed during my time volunte...

CKCU is $1628.98 close to reaching our fundraising goal of $193,100! You can help take us to the finish line, no amount is too large or too small. #SupportCKCU ##CKCU50 www.canadahelps.org/en/charities... #IndieMediaMatters 📻💛🖤📻

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Indie Media Matters. Support CKCU at www.ckcufm.com/donate

Indie Media Matters. Support CKCU at www.ckcufm.com/donate

We're now $7607 away from reaching our 2025 Funding Drive Goal!

We can do this! Let's goooooooo!

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#SupportFreePress #IndieMediaMatters #TeamCKCU #SupportCKCU #CanPoli

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CKCU 93.1 celebrates 50 years of FM radio Carleton University’s CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated half a century on the airwaves Saturday.

Happy #CKCUDay!

We are thrilled to have been featured by
@ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social. If you're wondering why independent media matters, check this out.

All the love to the CKCU Family on this amazing 50th birthday 🎂🥳

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

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CKCU 93.1 celebrates 50 years of FM radio Carleton University’s CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated half a century on the airwaves Saturday.

Thanks @ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social for this incredible piece. What a great thing to wake up to on #CKCUDay and our 50th celebrations

This story features many people from AH MAY ZING CKCU fams. Come be a part of it!

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

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CKCU 93.1 FM Day is 15 November!

CKCU 93.1 FM Day is 15 November!

CKCU Day is tomorrow! I'm incredibly proud to see the City of Ottawa recognize 50 years of CKCU and how important independent media is. It's been an honour to be part of this station as it heads into its next 50 years.

ca.finance.yahoo.com/news/city-ot...

#TeamCKCU #CKCU50 #IndieMediaMatters

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A poster that says Independent Media Matters. You can donate to CKCU's funding drive by going to www.ckcufm.com/donate

A poster that says Independent Media Matters. You can donate to CKCU's funding drive by going to www.ckcufm.com/donate

You still have time to give to CKCU's 2025 Funding Drive!

Please give, and let's get to $193,100!

Independent media matters. Let's support community news and culture in Ottawa and beyond.

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#TeamCKCU #SupportCKCU #IndieMediaMatters #FreePress

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A picture for CKCU's 2025 Funding Drive that says Independent Media Matters. You can donate to CKCU FM 93.1 by visiting www.ckcufm.com/donate

A picture for CKCU's 2025 Funding Drive that says Independent Media Matters. You can donate to CKCU FM 93.1 by visiting www.ckcufm.com/donate

Last six days of Funding Drive! Let's goooooooo!

CKCU is essential. It's a place where people find their voice, discover music, develop job skills, and find a family.

Your support makes that possible. Let's keep it going!

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

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CKCU is essential. It provides job skills, local storytelling, and emergency broadcasting when our community needs it most.

Help us reach our $193,100 goal to keep Ottawa connected, informed, and strong.

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#TeamCKCU #CKCU50 #IndieMediaMatters #FreePress #Ottawa 📻

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A picture of a fist with the CKCU FM 93.1 logo and a saying 'Keep Community Broadcasting Strong'. It is in support of CKCU's funding drive. Please support by visiting www.ckcufm.com/donate

A picture of a fist with the CKCU FM 93.1 logo and a saying 'Keep Community Broadcasting Strong'. It is in support of CKCU's funding drive. Please support by visiting www.ckcufm.com/donate

It's Week 2 of our 2025 Funding Drive! CKCU is where people find their voice, discover music, develop job skills, and find a family.

Your support makes that possible. Let's keep it going!

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#TeamCKCU #CKCU50 #IndieMediaMatters #FreePress

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A picture for CKCU's Funding Drive - Independent Media. Keep Community Broadcasting Strong. Donate! www.ckcufm.com/donate

A picture for CKCU's Funding Drive - Independent Media. Keep Community Broadcasting Strong. Donate! www.ckcufm.com/donate

Independent media matters. #CKCU trains storytellers, builds community, strengthens democracy, and fights disinformation.

We're raising $193,100 to keep it going. If you believe in community power, please give:

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#TeamCKCU #CKCU50 #IndieMediaMatters #FreePress

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A picture that supports CKCU 2025 Funding Drive. It says Funding Drive. Donate now! www.ckcufm.com/donae

A picture that supports CKCU 2025 Funding Drive. It says Funding Drive. Donate now! www.ckcufm.com/donae

YESSSS! 🎉 Let's get to $60K tonight!

The energy during this Funding Drive is amazing! Every dollar helps to connect neighbours, support local businesses, and strengthen our democracy.

💛 Donate now:

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#TeamCKCU #CKCU50 #IndieMediaMatters #Ottawa #PressFreedom

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A graphic that says Independent Media Matters to support CKCU FM 93.1. You can donate via www.ckcufm.com/donate

A graphic that says Independent Media Matters to support CKCU FM 93.1. You can donate via www.ckcufm.com/donate

CKCU is essential, providing job skills, local storytelling, and emergency broadcasting when our community needs it most.

Please help us reach our $193,100 goal to keep Ottawa connected, informed, and strong.

www.canadahelps.org/en/charities...

#CKCU50 #TeamCKCU #FreePress #IndieMediaMatters

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