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Hockey tonight: UNB in Halifax, 7pm

Posted on 2012-01-13 by encaf1 Posted in Announcements, Hockey, Schedule Updates

We’ll be broadcasting the hockey game from Halifax tonight! Big thanks to Dave Kilfoil and Jonathan Pickett for the road game! Pretty soon, we’ll be back in the swing of things for regular UNB V-Reds coverage again! If you are interested in helping out, send an email to sports@chsrfm.ca .

CAN! Episode 6 “Disability and Access to Care”

Posted on 2011-12-13 by encaf1 Posted in CAN!

CAN! Episode 6 “Disability and Access to Care” examines barriers and challenges faced by those with disabilities and their loved ones in the Fredericton area. The episode features interviews with two individuals who examine the issue from two different viewpoints. The first is the Chairman of the Human Rights Commission, Randy Dickinson, who looks at

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CAN! Episode 5 “Structural Roots of Poverty in Aboriginal Communities”

Posted on 2011-12-13 by encaf1 Posted in CAN!

CAN! Episode 5 “Structural Roots of Poverty in Aboriginal Communities” examines past and present barriers that contribute to poverty in Aboriginal communities. The episode features interviews with a number of local contacts. Dr. Roland Chrisjohn, Chair of the Native Studies Department at St. Thomas University provides us some of the historical background to the topic.

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CAN! Episode 4 “Overcoming Barriers to Health Care as Newcomers to Canada”

Posted on 2011-11-23 by encaf1 Posted in CAN!

CAN! Episode 4 “Overcoming Barriers to Health Care as Newcomers to Canada” examines accessibility of health care in New Brunswick for immigrants, refugees, international students, and their children. There is an interview with Kathryn Gates, the International Student Advisor from the University of New Brunswick and a round table discussion with three members of the

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CAN! Episode 3 “Substance Abuse in Queer Communities: Structural Oppression and Cultures of Intoxication”

Posted on 2011-11-18 by encaf1 Posted in CAN!

CAN! Episode 3 “Substance Abuse in Queer Communities: Structural Oppression and Cultures of Intoxication” spotlights a relatively taboo topic as respectfully as possible. Interviews with queer scholars, activists, and writers are complemented by local and international music and poetry. Shaun Bartone, a transgendered scholar and community activist, provides insight into the way our society teaches

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CAN! Episode 2: “What the Frack?!?: Hydraulic Fracturing in New Brunswick”

Posted on 2011-11-08 by encaf1 Posted in CAN!

CAN! Episode 2 “What the Frack?!?: Hydraulic Fracturing in New Brunswick” explores the topic of shale gas exploitation in the local context. Structural geologist Adrian Park and former U.S. Department of Energy inspector Jim Emberger explain the process of hydraulic fracturing, or fracking, and discuss what it means for New Brunswickers. Calvin Tillman, the former mayor

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CAN! Episode 1: Expressing Experiences of Family Violence through Art

Posted on 2011-11-01 by encaf1 Posted in CAN!

CAN! Episode 1: “Expressing Experiences of Family Violence through Art”, looks at the issue of family violence both as a systemic issue and as a personal experience. The episode gives a brief overview of the nature of family violence, its’ prevalence in the Fredericton community, and how those who lived through the trauma are now

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News returns to the Air!

Posted on 2011-11-01 by encaf1 Posted in Announcements, CHSR News Bulletin

CHSR is proud to announce the return of newscasts! Tune in at 8am, noon and 5pm each weekday to hear a news update. Our news team is gearing up to bring you updates from across the three campuses, around our community, throughout the province and across the world! Interested in getting involved? We could use

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Sports are back!

Posted on 2011-10-20 by encaf1 Posted in Announcements, Hockey, Schedule Updates

CHSR is proud to continue the tradition of coverage of the UNB V-Reds Men’s Hockey again this year! We’ve had to scale back a bit due to the loss to a move of our long-term, legendary play-by-play announcer, Dave Ritchie, but we’re bringing up a new wave of sports callers! Right now, we plan to cover

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Shake and Bake 2011 rocked!

Posted on 2011-10-14 by encaf1 Posted in Announcements, Events

Last night, CHSR rocked the house with Hungry Hearts, Tupperware Remix Party, Grand Theft Bus, and Scientists of Sound, with Mizz Maxxine spinning between sets. All of these artists made this a SPECTACULAR show, and I hope you all had a great time! Also at the concert, off to one side of the stage, painter Sharon produced

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October schedule up!

Posted on 2011-10-12 by encaf1 Posted in Schedule Updates

October’s schedule is finally up! Changes this month include a few new shows, the return of an old favourite, the shifting of shows to meet hosts’ schedules, and the new overnight schedule! New Shows, Returning Shows New member Dominic has now started the new jazz show Decadent Jazz. Catch it fresh every Saturday morning at 11am!

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CHSR & UNB SU presents: SHAKE ‘n’ BAKE 2!

Posted on 2011-10-04 by encaf1 Posted in Announcements, Events

The Party Concert returns! Last year, CHSR-FM 97.9 hosted one of the best concerts of the year, and we’re doing it again! Join us on October 13, 2011 at the SUB Cafeteria for Shake ‘n’ Bake II. This year’s lineup includes: Grand Theft Bus Scientists of Sound Tupperware Remix Party Hungry Hearts and between sets:

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XWA Live Coverage on CHSR this weekend!

Posted on 2011-09-23 by encaf1 Posted in Against The Mat!

It’s Against The Mat LIVE from the York Arena this weekend as they cover the XWA “Quest for Gold” event! Tune in at 7pm on Saturday to hear Travis, Drew and Fred give live coverage and commentary — or better yet, go to the event and meet the hosts in PERSON!

Oh My Darlin’, today on Showcase!

Posted on 2011-09-23 by encaf1 Posted in CHSR Showcase

Tune in at 4pm today for CHSR Showcase! Today, we feature an interview by Mark Fisher (of Bluegrass Fiesta) with Vanessa, one of the members of Oh My Darlin’. They will be playing tonight at the Wilser’s Room, so tune in to the Showcase for a preview!

Twisted Memories: A look back at 9/11

Posted on 2011-09-20 by encaf1 Posted in Specialty

9/11 is an event that has shaped the way that an entire generation looks at the world. As such, it’s no wonder that changes have resulted from it. Twisted Memories is a series of interviews from people from different backgrounds all saying how they believe the world has changed since 9/11. Human rights, politics, the

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Open House!

Posted on 2011-09-14 by encaf1 Posted in Announcements

Do you have a voice? A message? Love music? Love interviewing bands? Want to cover sports? Read the news? Why not get involved in your local campus and community radio station! CHSR-FM 97.9 is your alternative radio station, broadcasting 24/7, and is run almost entirely by volunteers. On Thursday, September 15, drop by the station

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Kill Matilda & Nailheads TONIGHT at Gallerie Connexion

Posted on 2011-09-12 by encaf1 Posted in Events

CHSR and Gallerie Connexion are proud and excited to present: KILL MATILDA with the Nailheads on September 12 at Gallerie Connexion, 440 York St, Fredericton. $5 at the door, doors open at 8pm. Drop by to hear a very loud rock show, and say Hi to CHSR! Let’s kick of the week with a ROCK!

CHSR during Orientation Week

Posted on 2011-09-05 by encaf1 Posted in Events

Look for CHSR volunteers around both UNB & STU campuses during Orientation week! Many of our volunteers will be wearing our aquamarine t-shirts, and at least one will be wearing a tophat. Ask them about what you can get involved with at the station, and what to listen for. Specific events to watch out for:

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First Words: “Joint”

Posted on 2011-09-01 by encaf1 Posted in Events

Curious about First Words? They’re going to be playing at the Orientation concerts this year, and CHSR’s own DJ STV (host of Strictly Hip-Hop on Thursdays at 8pm) will be both playing with First Words and DJ’ing between sets.

Interviews: Sandman Viper Command and The Paint Movement

Posted on 2011-08-26 by encaf1 Posted in Specialty

Tonight, 10:30pm on August 26 at the Capital Complex: The Paint Movement, Sandman Viper Command and Oh No Theodore! The Paint Movement stopped in to talk to Matt Nightingale, MD (Music Director) about hot dog water (and other things): [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Interviews/2011-08-26%20-%20Paint%20Movement.mp3] Sandman Viper Command return to CHSR to talk to Mark the Encaffeinated ONE (Program Director)

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Lunchbox interview with Ilan Levy

Posted on 2011-08-18 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

Ilan Levy has been bicycling across Canada in support of SchoolBOX, a program to raise money for schoolchildren in Nicaragua. We spoke to him on the phone on August 11, and he arrived in studio to chat with us live on August 16. August 11 interview (hosted by Station Manager Tim) [audio:http://chsrfm.ca/podcast/general/Lunchbox/Lunchbox%20-%20D20110811%20-%20Interview%20with%20Ilan%20Levy%20of%20SchoolBOX%20-%20FINAL.mp3] August 16 interview

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Lunchbox 2011-07-26: Interview with Charles Leblanc

Posted on 2011-07-26 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

Fredericton blogger Charles Leblanc recently hit his millionth hit on his blog, and Justin Marshall (host of Political Junkies) sat down to talk to him about how he got to this point, and his role in politics in New Brunswick.   Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: Google Podcasts | RSS | More

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Lunchbox 2011-07-22 – Pi Approximation Day

Posted on 2011-07-22 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

Happy Pi Approximation Day! (It’s 22/7 today! … Yeah, I had to look it up too.) Don’t like that? Ok, so it’s also Ratcatcher’s Day! 😛 With lightning and thunder crashing all around, how could I not play Flash Lightnin’s self-titled track from their self-titled album? Really? No going against that grain. I also couldn’t

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Lunchbox 2011-07-13

Posted on 2011-07-13 by encaf1 Posted in The Lunchbox

Events happening tonight include: the postponed Vinyl 2Bits concert in Officer’s Square; Peter Hicks playing at Guard House Barracks Square; The Stringers playing at Main Street Ampitheatre; Harry Potter is out! See full post for links & details.

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CHSR Session 027: Ingrid Gatin with Demetra

Posted on 2011-05-23 by encaf1 Posted in Sessions @ CHSR

Enchanting, riveting, chamber pop music.. How does one describe the sounds of Ingrid Gatin and Demetra? Join Station Manager Tim Rayne and Program Director Mark the Encaffeinated ONE (of CAFFEEN!) as they talk inspiration, travelling versus touring, multi-instrumentalism with Ingrid Gatin, Demetra Penner and the band, and then get lost in the ethereal sounds of

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