Local 107.3FM

Category: Station News

  • Saint John All-Candidates Forums

    Local FM staff members attended three Saint John All-Candidates forums over the first few weeks of September. We’re pleased to share recordings of the forums in the lead up to the 2018 New Brunswick Provincial election. These recordings have been edited for audio clarity, but have not been edited for content.

    Please note that Local FM does not endorse any single candidate, or party, and any questions related to the candidates, parties, platforms, and their stances should be directed to those individuals/parties in question.

    Portland Simonds (One Change // Nick Nicolle Community Centre)

    Saint John – Harbour (Saint John Human Development Council // Outflow Men’s Shelter)

    Saint John – Lancaster (Saint John Women’s Empowerment Network // Seaside Elementary School)

    Local FM expresses it’s gratitude to the following groups for organizing and hosting these forums: Saint John Women’s Empowerment Network (SJWEN), The One-Change Inc, The Saint John Human Development Council (SJHDC), Seaside Elementary School, Outflow Men’s Shelter, Nick Nicolle Community Centre, and the Urban and Community Studies Institute at the University of New Brunswick.

    This project was made possible with the support of the Community Radio Fund of Canada/Fonds Canadien de la Radio Communautaire (CRFC-FCRC). The CRFC-FCRC is the only organization mandated to provide financial support to Campus & Community Radio Stations in Canada.

  • FUNDING OFFERED TO LOCAL FM

    The Community Radio Fund of Canada proudly supports “Introducing, Increasing, and Improving Spoken Word Programming for/by Saint John”

     

    Saint John and Ottawa (August 27th, 2018) – Roger Ouellette, President of the Community Radio Fund of Canada (CRFC) and Glen Swarnadhipathi, Station Manager of Local FM (CFMH-FM), a campus radio station based in Saint John, NB, are pleased to announce that $47,000 will go towards the implementation of “Introducing, Increasing, and Improving Spoken Word Programming for/by Saint John“. These funds were made available by the CRFC under their Radiometres program, a funding program aimed to improve local programming and volunteer participation. This is the 6th time that the CRFC provides financial support to CFMH-FM under this program, bringing the total awarded to $217,000.

     

    With the funds received, the station aims to increase the amount of locally reflective spok

    en word programming produced by CFMH by offering volunteers greater support, training, and encouragement in the development and production of locally focused, sustainable, and creative programming unique to Saint John.

     

    “Thanks to the support of the CRFC, Local FM has grown into a vital part of the social fabric of Saint John. Our membership, and community partners, are dedicated and passionate; with this latest Radiometres project, we’re excited to provide them with stronger tools, resources, and support systems as they continue to create diverse, creative, and locally reflective programming and initiatives,” says Local FM station manager, Glen Swarnadhipathi.

     

    Since its inception in 2012, the Radiometres program enabled a total investment of more than $12 million in the campus and community radio sector. It is an im

    pressive number of 360 funded projects that have been approved. “I’m happy to add this project to the growing list of funded initiatives. I have no doubt as to the positive impact that this new, innovative, and truly local programming will have on the station and its listeners,” says the CRFC President, Roger Ouellette.

     

    For more information about the CRFC, the only organization mandated to financially support the c/c sector in Canada, and get the complete list of all funded projects in this round of funding, please visit www.crfc-fcrc.ca.

     

    For more information about Local FM and their project, please visit http://localfm.ca/.

     

     

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    For further information, please contact:

     

    Glen Swarnadhipathi

    Station Manager
    Local FM (CFMH-FM)
    506-648-5667
    glen@cfmh.ca

    		 Marie-Ève Laramée-Gauvreau

    Communications Officer

    Community Radio Fund of Canada

    613-321-3513

    marie-eve@crfc-fcrc.ca

     

  • Radio Camp 2018 Registration OPEN

    Local FM is excited to announce the second year of their youth radio camp. The camp is offered at no cost to participants.

    The camp is once again partnering with the Fundy Fringe Festival to conduct artist interviews to help hone skills in that area. Sarah Rankin, the director of Fringe Festival, had this to say:

    “The Fundy Fringe is thrilled and honoured to once again partner with Local 107.3 on their annual radio camp. It’s a joy to see the youth interact with performers from around the world, listening to and sharing their stories with each other.” 

    The camp will run for one week, starting Monday, August 20th until August 24th. Programming will run from 8:45 AM to 5 PM. The camp will also feature opportunities to connect with the following local organizations and more:

    • Huddle
    • Saint John Free Public Library
    • Saint John Arts Centre

    The online registration form can be located at www.radiocamp.localfm.ca

    For more information please contact:
    Brandon Logan – Local FM Camp Coordinator – brandon@cfmh.ca

    Glen Swarnadhipathi – Local FM Station Manager – glen@cfmh.ca

  • Local FM’s top 50 of 2018 (so far)

    We’re over halfway through 2018 and our S.M. is deep in the throes of an existential crisis over the inexorable passage of time. To distract him, we put together a list of our top 50 of the year so far!

    These entries have been drawn from our weekly Top 30 submission to the Earshot! National charts!  Entries scored points based off the amount of times they charted, and their placement on the chart. Essentially, if you charted high and often, you scored more points! Check it out! 

     

  • Student Job Posting: Radio Camp Coordinator

    Student Job Posting: Radio Camp Coordinator

    Thanks to the support of the Canada Summer Jobs program Local FM is looking for a student to fill the role of Radio Camp Coordinator!

    Radio Camp is a no-cost summer camp for youth in Saint John, hosted by Local FM in partnership with local arts & cultural groups. Now in it’s second year, Radio Camp aims to provide youth with the information and understanding of the vital role independent media and the arts play in our community.

    The Radio Camp Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring that the camp runs smoothly, safely, and provides support and encouragement for youth.

    Responsibilities (please note that tasks will include, but not be limited to the following):

    • Developing a week-long radio camp schedule (including workshops, presentations, activities, etc).
    • Coordinating activities involving several individuals and partner organizations.
    • Coordinating and caring for multiple camp participants.
    • Promoting Radio Camp, and developing partnerships with local nonprofits, artistic, and cultural organizations.


    Requirements:

    • Patience and attention to detail.
    • Strong oral and written communication skills.
    • Time management and organizational skills.
    • An independently minded approach towards work.
    • Previous experience coordinating or working with youth an asset.


    Details

    • 8 Weeks contract
    • 35 Hours/Week @$12.00/hour
    • Anticipated start date: Monday, July 9th, 2018
    • Application Deadline: Friday, June 29th.
    • Please email resumes & cover letters to Glen@cfmh.ca

    This position is supervised by Local FM’s Station Manager and includes training, mentorship, and frequent opportunities for feedback and evaluation. This position also requires a Vulnerable Sector check before commencing.

    We thank all applicants, but only selected individuals will be contacted for an interview.

  • Best of Saint John Music Awards – 2018 Nominees!

    We’ve spent the last month polling, and Saint John has decided on it’s nominees for the 2018 Best Of Saint John Music Awards! Congratulations to all the nominees! All nominees are asked to get in touch with Local FM (info@cmfh.ca) right away for comped cover charges!

    FEMCORE Award for Musicianship
    Kylie Fox
    Erin Muir
    Hilary Ladd

    Adam Kierstead Award for Musicianship
    Adam Kierstead
    Gavin Downes
    Luc Poirier

    Best New Artist
     Butcher
    The Wiseaux
    Subtle

    Best Group
    Butcher
    Shrimp Ring
    Subtle

    Best Album or EP
    Burgundy Drive (Burgundy Drive)
    In Under Fourteen Highly Concentrated Minutes (Little You Little Me)
    Long Lights (Penny Blacks)

    Best Song
    Long Lights (Penny Blacks)
    Mountain (Little You Little Me)
    She Wanders (Lads & Lasses)

    Best Album Artwork
    Golden Grove (Papal Visit)
    Procrastinator (Subtle)
    So I Can Go Away (Butcher

    Best Music or Concert Video
    Human Brain Freezer (Shrimp Ring)
    Seed (Jamie Comeau & The Crooked Teeth)
    Won’t Let This Go (Butcher)

    Best Venue
    BMO Studio Theatre
    Sanctuary Theatre
    Taco Pica

    Best Musical Event or Concert
    Curtains For Santos
    Quality Block Party
    Youth For Youth 2018

     

  • Local FM to air marathon produced by UNB-Saint John students

    Local FM is excited to announce a marathon celebrating the contributions of nonprofits and community organizations to Saint John’s social fabric.

    The marathon was produced by UNB-SJ students as part of a business administration course. Dr. Constance Van Horne, their instructor, describes the project as being:

    “The best way to learn about Business Communications is to use it. My students needed to use all aspects of communications in this project and they also had to craft appropriate narratives for these organizations that don’t get enough attention for the great work they do. I could not be prouder of the students – contacting organizations, arranging interviews, developing a storyline in collaboration with their organization and getting it all put together in a final documentary. Most importantly, they found their voices through helping others find their own – that is the beauty of community radio and the beauty of learning by doing.”

    The marathon will run twice, on Saturday, May 5th from 1 PM to 6 PM, and again on Sunday, May 6th from 8 AM to 1 PM. The marathon will feature the following local organizations:

    • Teen Resource Centre
    • KV Oasis Youth Centre
    • Bee Mee Kidz
    • Big Brothers, Big Sisters
    • People United in the Lower South End
    • Pregnancy Resource Centre
    • South Central Social

    For more information please contact:
    Dr. Constance Van Horne – PhD, Assistant Professor of Management – c.vanhorne@unb.ca

    Glen Swarnadhipathi – Local FM Station Manager – glen@cfmh.ca
  • Local FM hosts first ever Anti-Oppression Panel

    Local FM hosts first ever Anti-Oppression Panel

    Local-FM held its first Anti-Oppression session on Sunday, March 18th, in the form of a community panel! We had (pictured left to right) :


    Sheri McAulay from PRUDE Inc., Jeff Sparks from Muscular Dystrophy Canada, Abigail Smith of FemCore at Local 107.3fm, Tish LeSage from P.U.L.S.E. Inc. and Stephanie Tierney from Local 107.3fm.

    We had thoughtful conversations, heard interesting perspectives from underrepresented communities within our city of Saint John and shared ways on healing and creating more inclusion in our workplaces, community groups and personal lives. A great session!

    Local FM looks forward to hosting another community focused panel in 2019, featuring Saint John residents tackling the issues facing Saint John.

  • Local FM to host 2018 Homelessness Marathon

    Local FM to host 2018 Homelessness Marathon

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  • EGM Notification + Pizza Party!

    EGM Notification + Pizza Party!

    Local-FM is hosting a pizza party to thank it’s volunteers for their continued dedication and contributions to our community. All volunteers are welcomed and invited to join us at the Whitebone Lounge on Sunday, February 11th at 12:30 PM.

    We’ll also be holding a short vote on bylaw reform. We’ve been creating an updated version of our constitution that better reflects how we operate. Feel free to take a look at the two constitutions, current and reformed, as well as the report from the bylaw review committee who developed the new constitution in response to certain issues with the current set.

    Now let’s eat some ‘Zza!