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Category Archives: Specialty
All shows which are special, maybe even indescribable.
T1 Training for New Members: October 11, 5pm-7pm
Welcome to all new and prospective members! We’ll be holding another basic (T1) training session to introduce new members to the way that CHSR works, the basic rules you have to follow to do radio, and to explore some of the ideas you have for how to get involved. The next T1 training session will
T1 Training, Wednesday 3pm!
Hello new members! There will be a T1 Training session on Wednesday, September 26 from 3pm to about 5pm. It will be located in Room 103, a conference room by the Atrium in the Student Union Building. T1 training will tell you about how the station works, how you can get involved, and the main
Welcome Students, New & Returning!
September is a busy time, you’re settling in to a new year of classes, meeting new friends and connecting with old friends. You’re working out your social schedule, and trying to figure out what you’re going to do with your spare time.
Why not consider CHSR?
CHSR Presents: (May 30) Shearing Pinx, The Lee Harvey Oswalds, Winter Coats, Random Cuts
Shearing Pinx (Facebook) Random Cuts (Bandcamp) Winter Coats (Facebook) The Lee Harvey Oswalds (Facebook) May 30, 8pm (doors open by 7pm) Gallery Connexion (440 York Street) (Facebook) All ages welcome Wet/Dry (alcohol available for those of age) About the bands: Shearing Pinx are a noise/garage/punk band from Vancouver making their way across Canada to play Obey
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Summer is here!
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:
STRANGE ENCOUNTERS now available to download!
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
Fundrive 2012 Presents: STRANGE ENCOUNTERS
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,
Fundrive 2012 Presents: HOBO WITH A SHOTGUN!
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 !
Fundrive 2012!
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
The CIS Nationals Hockey Tournament is complete!
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!
No Hockey Tonight! :(
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
The Barry Awards are coming!
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
CHSR covering UNB V-Reds hockey this weekend!
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
Schedule Updates
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
Hockey tonight: UNB in Halifax, 7pm
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 .
December 20 Headlines
Body of missing man discovered 3 years later, woman’s death ruled a murder Student hoping for gift of life Judge dismisses sexual exploitation charge RCMP confirms fire at construction site arson Conservatives launch gun registry ad campaign N.Koreans told to rally behind ‘Great Successor’ Egypt’s Tahrir clashes continue Helping the homeless ‘I’m so proud to
December 19 Headlines
Man assaulted while attempting to stop break and enter, McDougal Lake, NB Dying Winnipeg woman denied CFB Gagetown Agent Orange payout MacLean’s rank Saint John sexual assault capital Liberals questioning government in delay on nursing home replacements New Brunswickers not as charitable as other provinces Two Fredericton universities chartering buses for students Dieppe church offering
December 5 Headlines
Man killed in ATV crash, Pennfield Ridge, NB Teen in serious condition after single vehicle crash, Bloomfield, NB Saint John teen sentenced to two years, manslaughter Businesses affected by Acadian Lines lockout Cornell Prof urges Maritimes to be careful with shale gas Official Language project stalls review Performing Arts NB closing First female commander in
November 28 Headlines
Alcohol banned in Harrington Hall, STU Two arrests in Elsipogtog for prescription drug trafficking RCMP released sketch of suspect in home invasion Three people arrested in Rothesay in connection with prescription drug trafficking Police investigating two suspicious fires No tax hike in 2012 for Fredericton Beaverbrook Art Gallery receiving grants and tax breaks Rally for
November 24 Headlines
Acadian Bus Lines gives 72 hour strike notice Gregg Centre loses $120,000 grant The Kids are Alright playing at head hall tonight Gregg Centre 11th Annual Graham Lecture tonight Oromocto Food Bank receives land from city Grand Falls assault suspect arrested Provincial gov’t cutting back on MLAs Man arrested for stealing fracking gear RCMP and
November 22 Headlines
RCMP release name of drowning victim, Letang, N.B. Two men arrested in connection with ATV thefts, Gauvreau, N.B. Egyptian police battle protesters, dozens dead Hundreds protest hydro-fracking in Fredericton Occupiers told to move by Nov. 25 Occupy Fredericton Teach-Ins – Protest and Performance by Robin Whittaker, Fine Arts Dawson Student Union lends voice to movement
November 21st Headlines
A Fredericton fire leaves residents homeless and sends firefighter to hospital NB man dies after abandoning capsized fishing boat Pedestrian killed, hit & run in Prince of Wales Elderly woman injured after hit and run Hundreds show up to protest hydro-fracking Man arrested after drug seize in Landry Office, NB Health cuts leave rural communities
Metal hits the Cellar!
On November 26th, Hero’s Last Rite, Black Moor and Dischord will be bringing their metal madness to the Cellar Pub and Grill. Doors open at 10 PM, and the cost to get in is only 5 dollars. Be there and enjoy the face-melting metal brought to you by CHSR FM.