RIP Frédéric Bonenfant
It is with incredible sadness that we have learned of the sudden passing of one of our own. Fred Bonenfant was enthusiastic, funny and a gentle giant. He is missed tremendously.
Category Archives: Announcements
Design Our Next CHSR T-Shirt!
Do you have a knack for design or a creative idea you’re itching to share? CHSR 97.9 FM needs a fresh, standout t-shirt, and we want you to help bring it to life! We’re excited to open up this opportunity to our community of listeners, artists, and fans. Whether you’re an experienced designer or someone
Shivering Songs Radio Hour
Support CHSR this #GivingTuesday, Dec. 3, 2019.
You’re aware of Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, but the latest trend is GivingTuesday, an international day of charitable giving following the two days that are good for the economy. Now there’s a day that’s good for the community! Held the first Tuesday after the American Thanksgiving, on December 3, 2019 CHSR is holding a 5×5
Schedule updates 2019-08
As summer winds down, we say goodbye to a few shows and welcome a few interim shows!
New limited series: REVISITATION & For The Birds
Donate your used books to CHSR!
There’s a certain magic involved when getting lost in a good book. They can take you to a new world and introduce you to new friends, some of whom you’ll keep with you for the rest of your life. CHSR is putting a twist on borrowing books from your friends by hosting a Blind Date
Welcome SappyFest Radio to Tuesday nights!
Tune in to SappyFest Radio on Tuesday nights at 8pm, starting May 21, for an hour of interviews and music of pre-Fest fun!
Radio Drama Re-Creation: “What Was It?”
We’re looking for people interested in voice acting, scriptwriting, audio directing, audio editing and foley (sound fx) for a re-creation of an old-time radio drama script “What Was It?” by The Weird Circle. Join us on May 22 at 5:30pm to get started!
Schedule changes for Thursdays!
Thursday changes with The Public Debate and EXXTRA joining, and BRN moving to Tuesday nights.
March 20 Marathon: La Rendezvous de la Francophonie
It’s an all-day special marathon on CHSR today, as we join with stations across the country to celebrate French language and culture with La Rendezvous de la Francophonie! Documentaries and stories from 8am to 7pm. (STU Lunchbox and AQ Radio at noon.)
Hockey Night in Fredericton!
The Little Station That Could – CHSR 97.9FM Successfully Hosts the 37th Annual NCRC
The Little Station That Could – CHSR 97.9FM Successfully Hosts the 37th Annual NCRC For over 57 years CHSR 97.9FM has been a staple in Fredericton’s local alternative scene. A founding member of the National Campus/Community Radio Association (NCRA), CHSR 97.9FM won their bid to host the 37th annual National Campus/Community Radio Conference (NCRC), which is
Programming Note: Democracy Now! at 11am on Thursday, Friday
Because the U Sports Men’s National Tournament is going to be broadcast on CHSR, Democracy Now! will be heard at 11am on Thursday and Friday of this week.
AUS Men’s Hockey Finals on CHSR: Monday (& Friday)
AUS Men’s Hockey Semifinals
CHSR will be bringing you live coverage of the AUS Men’s Hockey Semifinal series when UNB hosts St Mary’s on Thursday, February 22 and Friday, February 23. Join us at 7pm each night!
Homelessness Marathon 2018
Listen on Thursday for the Homelessness Marathon. We will be joining stations across the country in examining the issues, talking with people directly affected, and discussing how we can all can help to tackle this problem. The marathon runs from 11am to 7pm. (Democracy Now! will still air from 1pm to 2pm.)
CHSR Creates New Weekly On-Air Music Column
There is so much amazing music being created in our own backyards. CHSR wants to help highlight some of the albums/EPs being submitted to their Music Department! Erin Bond, aka Bondo, current CHSR Station Manager, has been a musicoiphile her entire life. She was introduced to CHSR back in 2011 when a friend mentioned a
UNB V-Reds Coverage Upcoming!
We’ll be covering the AUS finals where UNB plays at home, and most of the upcoming national CIS hockey tournament!
Female Music Spotlighted on CHSR
Her Turn is returning to the airwaves! CHSR’s role in the community is to provide programming as diverse as the community it serves, and to give a voice to things that mainstream media often fail to recognize. After noticing the lack of female presence on the airwaves, in June 2015 Erin Bond, one of few
CHSR 97.9FM’s 2017 Barry Awards Fan Vote!
Thanks for voting! Polls are now closed. Winners announced January 22nd! It’s that time of year again, for YOU to show YOUR support for your favourite CHSR show and host! Legend tells it, in 1960 a young Barry Yoell attended a conference in Toronto about radio. Enthused by that conference, and after a lot
Schedule changes: New show on Soccer & From The Margins at a new time!
A few changes to the broadcast schedule for this weekend: hockey, a new soccer show, and From The Margins changes times!
CHSR To Hold News Scripting Workshop!
CHSR is to hold a News Script Writing Workshop March 3, 2016 at 7pm in our station, presented by Bell Media’s Brad Perry. This workshop is free and open to the public but space is limited. If you’re looking to attend please RSVP your space by emailing StationManager@chsrfm.ca.
New “University Advice” Show Needs U!
CHSR is building a new show: the audio student handbook! Help us out by providing your advice and questions!
April Showers Bring May.. Shows! (Schedule update)
Sounds From The Funny Kingdom; Do You Know Jack?; Linoleum; De-Railed; The Mixed Tape; Psychedelic Saturday.