GroundWire March 2- March 15 Production by youth from the FlemoCity Media Project (CFPK) in Toronto's Flemingdon Park.

The Headlines -Alberta students face a record-breaking tuition hike- and bake fortune cookies to protest the government's gamble on their future. (Catherine Fisher | CJLY in Nelson B.C)

-Anti-Apartheid Week launches gloablly. Students Against Israeli Apartheid in Ottawa are urging Carleton University to abandon its investments tied to the occupation of Palestine. ( Daniel Tseghay | CHRY in Toronto)

-With Ontario universities cracking down on Apartheid Week activities- and the Ontario legislature condemning the boycott- academics are rallying to protect freedom of speech (Candace Mooers | CHRY in Toronto)

-Planning for better-biking in Halifax is on its way (Erica Butler | CKDU Halifax)

Community Radio Report - Looking back on 25 years on the air, around the city and in the community. Congratulations CKDU in Halifax! (Gianna Lauren | CKDU Halifax)

Features

-Renewable Energy is gaining ground year after year- but who will own it? In Alberta, SunCor has its eyes on new energy, but first nations, environmentalists and citizens want to take control of powering their future. Voices include Malina Laboucan-Massima and Martin O'Brien Kelly. (Jade Gregg | CJSR in Edmonton)

-This week, the Canadian government submits a report to the United Nations on the status of women. Labour groups and feminists have countered that with their own report, citing the many broken promises and rights abuses suffered silently by Canadian women. Among them are Women in Prison, where a majority have suffered abuse, and many have mental disabilities and literacy issues. Our most vulnerable women are locked up and left out. (Britt Wray | courtesy of CitizenShift in Kingston)

Production by youth from the FlemoCity Media Project in Toronto's Flemingdon Park Hosts: Tarun, Wardah and Jacky with thanks to Ayesha, Robert and Mikey

Music by Elaztic (By Your Side) and Adam Carter (Lights Out)

To donate to GroundWire see www.ncra.ca To pitch a story email groundwirepitch@ncra.ca

GroundWire Feb.16-Feb.28 | Black History Month Features | Poverty Olympics | Homelessness Marathon

An All Features Edition!

The Stories

Unionized faculty at the University of New Brunswick have been without a contract since June. With a media blackout in effect on negotiations at the UNB, Groundwire speaks to Sarah Ratchford, Atlantic Bureau Chief for the Canadian University Press (Anabel Khoo | CHRY Toronto)

In Vancouver, the 2010 Poverty Olympics featured mascots like Creepy the Cockroach and sporting events like the Welfare Hurdles, along with a parade through the city and a torch relay dedicated to the elimination of poverty. In a week where Canadians questioned the fiscal and social costs of the Olympic Games, the protest celebrated our social Justice champions. It was also a reminder that Vancouver's most vulnerable are losing out thanks to the Games. (Andrew Longhurst| CITR Vancouver)

February is Black History Month, a time for Canadians to acknowledge our country's role in slavery, along with the ongoing problem of discrimination, says acclaimed author Afua Cooper. (Thanks to Voiceprint's Contact Program)

Continuing our Black History Month coverage, we remember the historic struggles of black porters on Canadian railways. In this audio history, we pay tribute to their historic fight for fair wages and the right to unionize, while examining the awful legacy of racism. (Noel Thomas | CKUT)

Are the streets of Montreal safe from the police? The first-ever Forum against Police Violence and Impunity in Montreal is a response to escalating incidences of violence perpetrated by the city's law enforcement. (Candice Cascanette and David Koch | CKUT Montreal)

Community Radio Report:

Community radio stations across Canada will turn to the streets on February 23rd, with the Eighth Annual Homelessness Marathon. This 14-hour consciousness-raising event will feature voices of poor and homeless people from across the country, as they struggle to make ends meet. Tune in at http://www.ckut.ca/homeless.html

This edition produced by CJSR in Edmonton. Wiht thanks to Sam Power and Steve Anderson.

Music by Micros Armés! http://www.myspace.com/microsarme

more information? e-mail groundwirepitch@gmail.com to donate to GroundWire see www.ncra.ca

This non-narrative compilation highlights GroundWire's coverage of Women's Voices and Feminist News from 2009

In Part 2: 30 minutes

Features:

-Legal aid for sex workers in Alberta| CJSR

- Adam Bemma from CKUT in Montreal gives us some insight into the life of a live-in caregiver and nannies.

-On June 14, 2008, three Mohawk women were crossing the border at Cornwall, between the United States and Canada and were stopped by Canadian Border Security Agents, which is a routine hassle that Native people have become used to for years. What happened next, however, was not routine. This is Kahentinetha Horn, a Mohawk elder, describing the experience (Tariq Jeeroburkhan | CKUT, Montreal)

-2009's International Women's Day events in Toronto were certainly true to the spirit of IWD, which for a century has celebrated and commemorated the struggles of women workers to have their labour recognized in the home and in the workplace. 1,500 people rallied and marched for good jobs for women, and to speak out against the federal government's response to the recession.(Kristin Schwartz in Toronto)

-In January 2009, a diverse group of Jewish Canadian women occupied the Israeli consulate in Toronto. This action was in protest against the on-going Israeli assault on the people of Gaza. (Gretchen King and Mark Brooks | CKUT, Montreal)

-Breastfeeding Challenge and Challenges | Jacky Harrison, with additional audio by Frieda Werden (CJSF)

This non-narrative compilation highlights GroundWire's coverage of Women's Voices and Feminist News from 2009

In Part 1: 30 minutes

Headlines

-On International Migrants Day, Philippine community group PINAY protests the exclusion of domestic workers from health and safety compensation laws [David Koch | CKUT]

-Sex workers and their allies march in Montreal to mark the 7th International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers [Fabian Ebeling and Dee LeComte | CKUT]

-In Vancouver, Lu's Pharmacy has emerged as the first in North America to serve women exclusively, but transgendered people have objected to the pharmacy's definition of "woman." [Glayzee de Franca and Frieda Werden | CJSF-Burnaby]

-On December 6th, communities across the country mourn the deaths of 14 women killed by Marc Lepine in Montreal this day in 1989. On the 20th anniversary of the shootings, violence against women continues, and women continue to demand justice. This report includes original coverage of the Montreal Massacre, first aired on W.I.N.G.S. with reports from CINQ FM's Laura Yaros and Beth Blackmore in Montreal.

-A victory for a breastfeeding mom in Newmarket, Ontario. (Omme Rahemtullah | CHRY, Toronto)

-Defining Sexual Assault in Winnipeg (Michael Elves | UMFM| Winnipeg)

- VANOC Charter Battle with Women's Ski Jumpers (Sam Kriviak | CJSR)

Feature

-Gretchen King and Saja Marouf of CKUT collect interviews while attending the 10th anniversary celebration of the legalization of midwifery in Quebec

This week's edition produced by CJAM in Windsor Ontario. The Headlines:

-Protesting Prorogation. On the Ground in Windsor, citizens demand a return to democracy in Canada, joining the nationwide rallies against the Conservatives' suspension of Parliament. Paul Chislett and Matt Weingarden | CJAM, Windsor

-A victory for a breastfeeding mom in Newmarket, Ontario. Omme Rahemtullah | CHRY, Toronto

-Enbridge's new Northern Gateway Pipeline proposal violates the rights of the Wet'suwet'en First Nation. Hereditary Chief Ron Austin and David deWit speak out, while Nikki Skuce talks about Ethical energy. Craig Paulson | CICK, Smithers

Community Radio Report

-This week Melanie Grant descibes how the Truro Performing Arts Society of Truro, Nova Scotia grew to nurture Truro Community Radio- a station founded on the arts. Cam Wells| CJAM, Windsor

The Features

- An Alternative Eye on Haiti: Haiti's historical militarization continues as over 25,000 troops crowd the nation. Haitians in Canada examine efforts to rebuild following the devastating earthquake of January 12th, and explore competing visions for Haiti's future. Margaret Barnet, Anthony Morgan, Mary Pierre and others raise their voices. Courtney Kirkby and Chris Scott| CKUT, Montreal

- Homeless in Toronto's Allen Gardens. A visit to one of Toronto's hotspots for sleeping rough, brings the perspectives of people who share the park, as well as community workers, who discuss the need for a new thinking on homelessness. GroundWire speaks with Cheryl Miller, Rob Callajan, Michael Shepcott, Pascal Murphy and others. Jessie Curell, Ryan Zak and Brian Cauley | MA students, Ryerson Media Production Program, Toronto This edition of Groundwire produced by CJAM in Windsor, Ontario. Music by Travis Reitsma.

Headlines:

Canadian corporate involvement comes to light in last year's coup in Honduras. GroundWire speaks with Journalist Dawn Paley. David Parker | CKDU, Halifax

The Gaza Freedom March strengthens solidarity. Helga Mankovitz, a member of the group Independent Jewish Voices Canada, reflects on her participation in the March and a future for Palestine. Christopher Currie | CFRC, Kingston

Workers band together in a story unfolding now at YVR Airport in Vancouver. Here are the voices of some of the HMS Host workers who are threatened by the proposed lockout. Frieda Werden, with support from Bea Bernhausen | CJSF, Burnaby

Features:

The Safe Hybrid: Robin East, President of the Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians, speaks about the dangers hybrid vehicles may pose to blind and partially-sighted Canadians. Voiceprint's Michael Slack with thanks to Paul Daniel

Parliament Prorogued: Canadian Democracy is on hold as Harper's Conservative government orders another break for Parliament. GroundWire captures the voices of Canadians from coast to coast. Emma Godmere, Ottawa Bureau Chief of the Canadian University Press reflects on the strategy of a minority government. On the West Coast, we talk to Alex Atamenenko, Member of Parliament for BC Southern Interior. Also featured are voices from York University in Toronto. Catherine Fisher and Bessie Wapp | CJLY, Nelson. With files from Omme Salma Rahemtullah | CHRY

Garbage Energy: Winnipeg has big plans to turn trash into power. How will it work? GroundWire lays out the plan with Jan Oleszkiewicz, University of Manitoba Faculty of Environmental Engineering, and Winnipeg's manager of solid wastes, Darryl Drohomerski. Tessa Vanderhart | UMFM Winnipeg

Community Radio Report: The CRTC Campus and Community Radio Hearings are upon us. NCRA Executive Director Kevin Matthews tells us what is in store at the first policy review in ten years for the community radio sector. You can also listen to the hearings live: see http://www.crtc.gc.ca/streaming/stream1-floor.htm

This edition of GroundWire produced by CJLY in Nelson, B.C. With thanks to Catherine Fisher, Jacky Harrison, Frieda Werden, David Parker.

Music was provided by Faith Nolan and Mary Watkins, Zeelia, Kate Reid, and Lana Bensen.

THE HEADLINES:

-Virtually all media were shut out of the meeting of the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) in November, as the organization adopted policies making it harder for locals to leave the federation. [Emma Godmere, Canadian University Press-Ottawa/Jacky Tuinstra Harrison, CHRY-Toronto]

-Opponents of the 2010 winter games have claimed success in efforts to disrupt the Olympic torch relay, as it moved through urban centres and aboriginal communities. [Aaron Lakoff, CKUT-Montreal]

-In Vancouver, Lu's Pharmacy has emerged as the first in North America to serve women exclusively, but transgendered people have objected to the pharmacy's definition of "woman." [Glayzee de Franca and Frieda Werden, CJSF-Burnaby]

-At the close of 2009, unionized workers remain locked-out of their jobs by management at several businesses in the Province of Quebec in a year marked by rising unemployment. [David Tacium/David Koch, CKUT-Montreal]

FEATURES:

-Confronting violent and repressive immigration and border policies, activists won a series of victories in 2009. Groundwire looks back on the cases of Abdelkader Belaouni, Abousfian Abdelrazik, and Adil Charkaoui. [Courtney Kirkby with files from Stefan Christoff, David Koch, and No One Is Illegal Radio, CKUT-Montreal]

-Athletics, personal achievement and national unity, or a herald of displacement, dept, and repression of dissent? In the lead-up to the 2010 Olympic Games, Groundwire reviews the unofficial version of the story so far. [Jacky Tuinstra Harrison, CHRY-Toronto]

COMMUNITY RADIO REPORT:

-Kevin Shaw explores the global hybrid sounds of Indo Caribbean and Greek radio, as the new generation reinvents cultural programming. [CHRY Toronto]

Hosted by Aaron Lakoff and Anabel Khoo Technical production by Aaron Lakoff, Anabel Khoo and David Koch [CKUT-Montreal]

Music by Rafeef Ziadah

THE HEADLINES:

-Youth expect "greenwash" following UN Summit on Climate Change at Copenhagen [Rhiya Trevedi - Canadian Youth Delegation]

-Uranium mining ceases near Sept-Iles, Quebec following mass mobilization of community [Fabian Ebeling/Jesara Sinclair - CKUT/dominionpaper.ca]

-On International Migrants Day, Philippine community group PINAY protests the exclusion of domestic workers from health and safety compensation laws [David Koch - CKUT]

-Following two hunger strikes, Mohammed Mahjoub remains the sole prisoner in the Kingston Immigration Holding Centre [Fabian Ebeling, CKUT and Kavita Bissoondial, CFRC]

-Province of Ontario pays Platinex Inc. $5 million to stop platinum exploration following direct action by KI First Nation [Courtney Kirkby, CKUT]

COMMUNITY RADIO REPORT:

-Community radio and community television have a rare opportunity for collaboration at the upcoming CRTC hearings. Catherine Edwards of CACTUS (Canadian Association of Community Television Users and Stations) about their multiplatform community media proposal [Jacky Tuinstra Harrison, CHRY]

FEATURES:

-Twelve months after the Gaza War, Nina Amrov reflects on progress of movements opposing the occupation of Gaza by the Israeli military [Aaron Lakoff, CKUT]

-Margo Bok, president of the Canadian Association of Professionals with Disabilities, discusses the obstacles to, and economic benefits of, disabled people's involvement in the workforce [Michael Slack and Paul Daniel, Voiceprint]

-Sex workers and their allies march in Montreal to mark the 7th International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers [Fabian Ebeling and Dee LeComte, CKUT]

Interested in submitting your own stories? Get in touch by emailing groundwireprod@gmail.com

Technical Production: David Koch, Courtney Kirkby, and Fabian Ebeling at CKUT Radio Montreal]

Music By: Cheri Maracle (White Belt) and Esmerine (title unknown, recorded by David Koch at Artists Against Apartheid VIII at La Sala Rossa, June 2009]

In this edition, GroundWire covers ground from the Prairies to Afghanistan, from 1989 to today.

THE HEADLINES: - Alberta environmental activists occupy the office of Federal Cabinet Minister Rona Ambrose, demanding action from the Harper government. [Samantha Power and Alex Caldararo - CJSR]

-In the wake of controversial Afghan elections and Canadian government speculation on prolonging the war in Afghanistan, former Afghan Member of Parliament Malalai Joya tours Canada. [Melissa Albiani - CKDU]

-A new legal guide aims at protecting First Nations and Metis water rights. [Samantha Power – CJSR]

THE FEATURES:

-Feminists Remember: Mourning the victims of December 6 and resisting violence against women

On December 6th, communities across the country mourn the deaths of 14 women killed by Marc Lepine in Montreal this day in 1989. On the 20th anniversary of the shootings, violence against women continues, and women continue to demand justice. This report includes original coverage of the Montreal Massacre, first aired on W.I.N.G.S. with reports from CINQ FM's Laura Yaros and Beth Blackmore in Montreal.

-Good Jobs, Green Jobs: Protecting environment, economy and workers rights for all

As Copenhagen prepares to welcome delegates to the 2009 United Nations Climate Change Conference, environmentalists, labour and community activists gather in Toronto to strategize about working towards a sustainable and equitable economy. Kristin Schwartz reports from The Good Green Jobs For All Conference.

-Community Radio Report: CKMS, more recently known as Sound FM, radio station of the University of Waterloo, has suffered a major setback in its attempts to re-establish itself after a student referendum. Trevor Darlington reports.

Interested in submitting your own stories? Get in touch by emailing groundwireprod@gmail.com

Technical Production: Kyle Runeckles, Alberto Lugo and Carly Forbes [CFRU in Guelph] Managing Producer: Tara-Michelle Ziniuk [CFRU]

Music By: Lisa Bozikovic (Take and Take) and Weird Weather (A River Runs Through Her).

Welcome to GroundWire 2010 Games: From the Ground.

In this Special Edition, GroundWire journalists across Canada critically examine the social, political and economic costs of the 2010 Games.

THE HEADLINES:

From Montreal: The BC Civil Liberties Association say Olympics bylaws threaten free speech | David Koch| CKUT

From Windsor,Ontario Paralympic representatives talk about funding, support and issues of equality for Paralympic athletes as they prepare for March 2010 (Cam Wells | CJAM)

From Vancouver, CJSF's Latin Waves' hosts bring us the voice of Phil Lagood and a tabulation of Olympic costs thus far (Stuart and Sylvia Richardson | CJSF)

From Toronto, This Nov.19th an Industrial Inquiry was ordered after recent pressure from VANOC (Vancouver Olympic Organizing Committee) forced CUPE ambulance workers back to work in time for the Vancouver Olympics. (Ashkon Hobooti | CHRY)

THE FEATURES:

From Athens, Greece to Toronto to Vancouver, mega-events like the Olympics are full of images that speak of amateur sports, personal achievement, and national unity. But voices against the Olympics tell a different story; one of expropriation of land, homelessness, unequal development, and debt. These voices have put a spotlight on social cleansing, government and corporate surveillance, criminalizing dissent, and corruption.

In Greece, Matthew Fava of CHRY talks with Erikos, who illustrates the fallout of the Athens Games. In Toronto, Joeita Gupta talks about Toronto's recent opposition to the now-successful PanAm Games Bid.

Cultural Appropriation, Indigenous Resistance: First Nations voices discuss the Games token appropriation of aboriginal culture . David Parker talks with Ange Sterrit, Dustin Johnson and others who outline what the Games are costing aboriginal culture and development.

Community Radio Report: Smithers Community Radio Society breaks down what it takes to start a station from scratch. (Alissa Tutay | CHRY)

Interested in submitting your own stories? Get in touch by emailing groundwireprod@gmail.com.

Technical Production: Michael Elves (UMFM Winnipeg) Editorial thanks to David Parker, Courtney Kirkby, Ashkon Hobooti, Kevin Shaw, Camillie Leung, Tara Michelle Ziniuk

Music By: Joey Only Outlaw Band (Sound Resistance Radio) Talkin 2010 Armageddon