It has been almost four weeks since CBC Radio One has added a Kitchener station to replace its former simulcast of the Toronto signal at 89.1. This station is somewhat unique, using a hybrid model that incorporates traditional and on-line broadcasting, as well as extensive use of social media platforms such as Twitter. The primary local broadcasts include a morning show between 6:00 and 8:30am, with long-time CBC personality Craig Norris in the driver's seat.
Events like this are few and far between - CBC noted that prior to this, its last radio station launched in Ontario was in 1978!
So far, this has been a nice addition. There has been a lot of effort to bring in local guests (Andrew Coppolino, local food writer, is one example - click here for his March 23 segment on buying local), and Craig is making a point to shine the spotlight on local musicians during his show (including posting a list of all the music played each morning so that listeners can follow up on any that pique their interest).
Check out the show FAQ for all their contact info, including Facebook and twitter links.
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Why does the world need another blog?
Why does the world need another blog? The short answer is - it probably doesn't. You can find blogs covering pretty much any topic under the sun, and many of them are chock full of good information and engaging discussions. (Some, not so much...)
The goal of "View from Doon" is to offer a fresh perspective on life in the Waterloo region, and the things that impact the quality of life in the Waterloo region. Politically, we are facing a number of critical decisions that will impact us for years (LRT, casinos, etc.) and they deserve more even-handed discussion than the 30-second sound bites on the radio call-in shows. It is my goal to offer some opinions on these types of topics.
There are also a number of issues that are larger than the region, but definitely impact us here. Healthy and sustainable food, and environmental responsibility, are areas I feel passionately about and plan to offer some discussion of.
Thirdly, this region has some great events, businesses, and people that frankly deserve more attention than they receive. It will be my pleasure to shine a light on these deserving subjects.
The goal of "View from Doon" is to offer a fresh perspective on life in the Waterloo region, and the things that impact the quality of life in the Waterloo region. Politically, we are facing a number of critical decisions that will impact us for years (LRT, casinos, etc.) and they deserve more even-handed discussion than the 30-second sound bites on the radio call-in shows. It is my goal to offer some opinions on these types of topics.
There are also a number of issues that are larger than the region, but definitely impact us here. Healthy and sustainable food, and environmental responsibility, are areas I feel passionately about and plan to offer some discussion of.
Thirdly, this region has some great events, businesses, and people that frankly deserve more attention than they receive. It will be my pleasure to shine a light on these deserving subjects.
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