Author Archives: Mark Kilfoil

Summer is here!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

Most people mark the arrival of summer by the change of the weather; I tend to mark them by the change in our schedule.. :)

Yes, it’s time for the summer schedule, so some shows are heading out, some are brand new. Here’s the run-down:

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STRANGE ENCOUNTERS now available to download!

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil


Did you miss the LIVE episode of STRANGE ENCOUNTERS?

Well, miss it no more! Here are all the recordings — including the ones that didn’t make it to air. They are currently airing in the time slots for THE WEIRD SHOW (the primary slot it 9am Saturday mornings, but it repeats throughout the schedule), and you can go all the way over the website for that show, if you want..

Or you can get them right here!

Segment 1: Jeff Belanger and Nathan Schoonover

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Segment 2: Alexandra Holzer & Stanton Friedman (part 1)

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Segment 3: Stanton Friedman (part 2), our on-air conclusion

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Segment 4: Loren Coleman 

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A HUGE thanks goes out to the Paranormal Researchers of Fredericton (PROF), and especially to Ollie, Bondo and Marvin, who made this idea come to life. Also thanks to Redshirt Ryan of Where Monsters Dwell, my friend Re and John of PROF.

We will be doing more Strange Encounters episodes! Stay tuned for announcements.

 

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Fundrive 2012 Presents: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

Have you ever had a STRANGE ENCOUNTER?

The WEIRD Show and P.R.O.F. (Paranormal Researchers Of Fredericton) present: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS!

March 30, 8pm until 11pm!

 

 

A three-hour tour through the paranormal, UFOs and cryptozoology!

Join us as we discuss demons, ghosts, ufos, bigfoot, Nessie and more! With special guests, including: Stanton Friedman, Nathan Schoonover, Alexandra Holzer, Loren Coleman and Jeff Belanger!

Share your Strange Encounters via email, phone or live on the night of the event. For full details, go to our Facebook page: facebook.com/StrangeEncountersCHSR

 

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Fundrive 2012 Presents: HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

CHSR Presents:
HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN!

The grindhouse sensation is coming back to Fredericton! BUT wait — there’s MORE!

 

 

 

  • Q&A with Director JASON EISNER!
  • Door Prizes!
  • Short Film: EARWIGS
  • DJ STV spins you into the grind!
  • More, more, MORE!

Tuesday, March 27 – 9pm

$5 for students!

$7 for general admission !

 

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Fundrive 2012!

Posted on March 24, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

The staff and volunteers at CHSR-FM 97.9 endeavour to bring a unique voice and service to the community — and have been doing this for over fifty years! We continue to grow, and have great plans t0 grow over the next year, including: a new transmitter, more sessions, more remote broadcasts, more, more, more!

If you’ve enjoyed our great programming — from the thought-provoking discussions of art, music, politics, science and more, to the great exposure to under-represented music of all genres, to so much more — why not consider a donation?

Thank you for your support!

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The CIS Nationals Hockey Tournament is complete!

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

The CIS National Men’s Hockey Tournament is back in Fredericton! And CHSR brought you all the games! Tune in a half-hour before the games for pre-game coverage.

Our crew this year included the dynamic duo of Dave (Ritchie) and Dave (Kilfoil), as well as interviewers and commentators Justin Marshall, Nick Murray, Michael Bourgeouis and Matthew Mulkern!

Scheduled games were:

  • Thursday, March 22, 2pm: Moncton (3) vs McGill (6)
  • Thursday, March 22, 7pm: UQTR (1) vs UNB (6)
  • Friday, March 23, 2pm: Moncton (5) vs Saskatchewan (1)
  • Friday, March 23, 7pm: UQTR (2) vs Western (3)
  • Saturday, March 24, 11:30am: McGill (3) vs Saskatchewan (4)
  • Saturday, March 24, 4:30pm: UNB (2) vs Western (3)
  • Sunday, March 25, 8:00pm: The Championship Game! McGill (4) vs Western (3) in OTx1

Congratulations to McGill for their overtime victory 4-3 over Western!

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No Hockey Tonight! :(

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

Unfortunately, the March Break and a last-minute problem mean that we won’t be bringing you hockey coverage tonight.

We are fully committed to full coverage of the CIS Nationals games starting on March 22, including bringing back Dave Ritchie as play-by-play host.

Good luck to the UNB V-Reds in their 3rd game of the AUS Championships! The series stands at 2-0 for the V-Reds, so they could sweep it in three!

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The Barry Awards are coming!

Posted on February 12, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

It’s time once again for the Barry Awards! Here’s your chance to shout out “I LOVE THIS STUFF!”

Voting opens February 16 and runs until February 23. See the Barry Awards page for more details on how to vote for your favourites!

 

UPDATE: The awards have now been presented. See The Barry Awards page for details on the winners! Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to all those who voted, in particular those who took the time to leave comments. You words were heard, appreciated!

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CHSR covering UNB V-Reds hockey this weekend!

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

After the great debut of our two newest sportscasters last Saturday, CHSR-FM will return to the Aitken Centre again this weekend to bring hockey fans around the world live coverage! UNB will be playing against Acadia on Friday night and Dalhousie on Saturday.

On Friday and Saturday, tune in to 97.9 FM in the Greater Fredericton Area or from anywhere in the world online at our live streaming.

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Schedule Updates

Posted on January 16, 2012 by Mark Kilfoil

Another term has begun, and that brings with it some changes to the schedule.

  • The new jazz and blues show Beyond the Blues began last week. It runs every Tuesday morning from 10am until 11am. Join host Peter Hansen for an enlightening look at the blues industry, the inspiration and the musical form.
  • Interested in research? Curious what happens right here at UNB and STU? Join host Bobby Ogilvie every Tuesday morning at 11am for Scientific Sandwich, an interview and discussion of local research with international importance.
  • The show Agent Purple on Tuesday nights at 7pm has changed its name to Culture Strike. Join host Candace Mooers for current affairs news, interviews and music focussing on community-based cultural activities and under-reported news.
  • We’ll be presenting the four-part documentary Patti Smith on Dylan starting this Friday at 8pm.
  • Starting this Saturday, New Hampshire storyteller Sherwin Sleeves will be heard at 8pm (when not pre-empted by hockey). We’ll be beginning with the series The Rulebook and Calendar of Kittery Embers interspersed with episodes of The Radio Ghost.
  • Starting this Sunday, CHSR’s brand new one hour news program, tentatively named The Square, will begin at 2pm. The syndicated program, Native Solidary News, will move to 11am on Sundays.
  • The Coffee Table/This Is It! will start doing their live shows on Sundays at 6pm, with their original spot of Thursday at 4pm becoming a repeat.

There are also a few adjustments in the overnight schedule:

  • On very late Mondays/very early Tuesday mornings, Bravery, Repetition & Noise moves up to midnight, The Porridge Hour follows it at 1am, and My Ghetto moves to 2am.
  • Culture Strike is now repeated on late Wednesday night at 1am.
  • Syndicated show Left of the Dial will now be heard on late Thursday night at 1am. The Coffee Table/This Is It! will now be repeated at 3am on Thursday night.
  • Role Initiative has been added at 12:30am on late Friday Nights.
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