Appreciation Tea for the BC Multicultural Award

Join us for our Appreciation Tea

Date: Sunday, January 17
Time: 1pm - 4pm
Location: The Great Room at the Aboriginal Mother Centre
2019 Dundas Street

Co­-op Radio wins B.C. Multicultural Award

Co­-op Radio's commitment to providing a broadcast platform for underrepresented language groups was recognized and rewarded Nov. 20 at the B.C.

Annual General Meeting 2015 - Notice to Members

Join us!

All members are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Sunday, November 15 at SFU Harbour Centre.  Registration starts at 1:30pm.

New Programs on Co-op Radio

Although we've been on the air for 40 years, Co-op Radio doesn't live in the past. The station renews itself constantly, as new volunteers arrive with ideas for new programs.

Fall in Love (Again) with Co-op Radio - Fall Member Drive!

The Fall Member Drive at Co-op Radio has begun!  

From October 23rd to November 7th, we are running the Fall Member Drive. You can donate online, by calling 604-684-8494 or by coming in and taking out a membership.

The Fall 2015 Listener's Guide is Here!

As we approach the Fall Member Drive, we are kicking things off with the release of the new Listener's Guide. 

Download or view the new Listener's Guide here!

We're Hiring! Director of Financial Administration Job Posting

JOB POSTING
Director of Financial Administration

"Women in Trades and Technology" Radio Documentary

 
Tune into Vancouver Co-op Radio on Mondays at Noon through the month of October for our special documentary series “Women in Trades & Technology” produced by youth radio producer Mariessa McLeod.
 
The documentary is a 4-part series that looks at the role of women in trades and technology fields.

Archives Download Option to be deleted from our Website September 1st

Archives Download Option to be Deleted from our Website September 1st 2015

Please also note that downloads will no longer be available on Co-op Radio's website as of September 1st 2015.

Please note that streaming for archives will only be available up to 3 months back on our website as of July 8th 2015.

STEP UP AND SOLDER! Technical Training Program

STEP UP AND SOLDER!
Women in Technology Training Program
Presented by Vancouver Co-operative Radio.

We are pleased to announce that the Step Up and Solder Program and its waitlist are both full.
Thank you for your applications and interest. We are considering running the program again in the future.

In the meantime, check out this page for updates about the program!

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FULL POSTING/CALL FOR APPLICANTS

Phase One: Introduction to Audio Technology and Electronics

The 2015 Spring Member Drive is April 10 - 24!

The 2015 Spring Member Drive is April 10 - 24! And this year, our 40th anniversary falls on April 15th 2015. We have been on-air for 40 years!
Because we're 40, why not raise the money to match our years? We've set our Spring Member Drive goal for $40,000.

To help support Co-op Radio during the member drive, you can either:

Co-op Radio's 40th Anniversary Celebration

FRIDAY, APRIL 17, 2015 at the Wise Hall
1882 Adanac St

Join us for a night of celebration and appreciation for alumni, current programmers and hosts, volunteers, members, guests, listeners. Everyone welcome!

The night will begin at 7:00 with a mixer event for alumni and current programmers to share stories. Folks interested in tales from our 40 years on air are welcome to join us any time from 7 - 8:30.

Urban Renewal Project Showcase/Fundraiser

If you're an Urban Renewal Project listener Tuesday nights 10 pm to midnight, check out what DJ Denise has put together for you! 
March 19, 2015 The Wise Hall & Lounge 1882 Adanac St. Vancouver, doors at 9pm, show starts at 10pm 

A Tribute to Todd Serious of The Rebel Spell

On the weekend, Todd Serious of the Rebel Spell, died in a climbing accident. This clip is a tribute to Todd and aired on No Apologies Necessary on Wednesday March 11th 2015.

In 2015 -- We are 40! Special Programming

Tuesday, January 13, 7 - 8 pm will be the first of special programs to mark our 40th Anniversary on air. We've been broadcasting lives since 1975.  
 
Listen in on Tuesday for an hour of stories and music from some of the people who have been there from the beginning, or for several decades. Come on in and pull up a seat around the fire. 
 
Listen for more programs as we lead up to our anniversary date on April 15 and beyond.

In Memory of Peter Grant

We were saddened to hear of the passing of Peter Grant on December 11, 2014. Peter was a long-time volunteer and former staff member as Programming Coordinator of Co-op Radio during the 80's, as well as a board member of our Community Radio Education Society (CRES).

A Film About Accordion Noir!

Check out the video now available on the Co-op Radio Website about Co-op's own Accordion Noir!
And if you love the show (or the accordion), or even like it a little bit, please considering supporting Accordion Noir by becoming a member of Co-op Radio or making a donation. Just click on the Donate button at the top right of this website. Look up. Yes, right up there. 

ONE LESS GUITAR: A FILM ABOUT ACCORDION NOIR

Co-op Radio on TUNE-IN

Get Co-op Radio on your iPhone, Android Phone, and computer via TUNEIN!

Here is the URL for Co-op Radio on TUNEIN: http://tunein.com/radio/Co-op-Radio-1005-s31144/

Get TUNEIN for your phones and other devices here: http://tunein.com/get-tunein/

 

Featured Show: Community Living

Check out our current Featured Show - Co-op Radio's Community Living!

Read the Full Article HERE

http://www.coopradio.org/content/featured-shows

Halloween at Co-op Radio 2014

Happy Halloween from Co-op Radio! The last day of the Member Drive is Halloween!

Come by the station or tune in to Co-op Radio on Halloween for a spooky time!

We will be handing out candy, hosting a colouring and candy counting contest, and a 50/50 raffle from 1-8:30pm.

There will be special programming on-air perfect for handing out candy too, trick or treating, or to play at your Halloween parties from 6:30-10:30pm!

The doors will be open and we will be streaming live on 100.5FM or online at www.coopradio.org.

FALL MEMBER DRIVE - October 17th - 31st

Continue supporting Co-op Radio during our Fall Member Drive between October 17th and October 31st

To donate, click the Donate to Co-op Radio button on the top right of the website, or donate here!

 

Artful Sundays by Brittania Community Services Centre

Artful Sundays is an outdoor arts market featuring the work of local artists, live music, workshops, special events, community groups and more!

For more information click here. 

Vancouver Folk Music Festival - July 18-20

Co-op Radio is proud to support the 37th Annual Vancouver Folk Music Festival, happening July 18-20 at Jericho Beach Park.
 
The festival will feature over 60 acts including Joan Baez, Andrew Bird and the Hands of Glory, Amos Lee and Mary Lambert to Ozomatli and Mauritania’s Noura Mint Seymali and many more!

Red Jam Slam Society and Co-op Radio celebrate Aboriginal Day - June 21st

The Red Jam Slam Society, in collaboration with Co-op Radio 100.5 FM and the Heartwood Community Café, will hold a talent show fundraiser on Saturday June 21st.

Live and Local: Co-op Radio Wall Street Open House - July 6th

Join us in celebrating our Station Relocation,  Sunday July 6th 1-5pm at our new location,  2014 Wall Street  in Hastings-Sunrise.

The event includes a barbecue, raffle, speakers, live DJs, and a tour of our new studios. We also will be featuring special programming focused around our move and our new neighborhood.

Crab Park Festival - July 1st

The 27th Annual Crab Park Festival takes place on July 1st, 1-4pm.

Intro to Radio: Aboriginal Perspectives - June 12th

On Thursday June 12th at the Vancouver Aborignal Friendship Centre, CJSF 90.1FM will be presenting an event about community and public broadcasting of Aboriginal voices.
 
Join in for stories and a Q&A from amazing local broadcasters about the possibilities of community and public broadcasting, especially when it comes to highlighting aboriginal, first nations and indigenous voices, who are often marginalized in mainstream media.

WE ARE BROADCASTING AT 2014 WALL STREET!

A note from our technician:

The broadcast, live online stream, and archives are back up and running well. Everything sounds great and we are very pleased with everything. Our new location and studios are amazing and we are all very happy here.

Come visit us during our drop-in hours: Tues-Thurs 12-4!

If you have questions or comments or concerns about the move, our broadcast, online stream or archives, please email technician@coopradio.org

Annual Spring Independence Dance - May 24th

The Guyanese Canadian Cultural Association of BC will be hostings its Annual Spring Independence Dance on Saturday May 24th at the South Arm Community Centre.