Waterloo Region has just lost something essential & most people don’t realize how serious it is. Rogers Communications has shut down CKGL 570, the region’s only full‑service local radio newsroom. This wasn’t just a station. It was a lifeline. It was how we got storm alerts, road closures, breaking news, and real‑time updates during emergencies. It was how thousands of us listened to Kitchener Rangers hockey. Now it’s gone. And the consequences are bigger than most people think. What We Lost When CKGL Shut Down 1. Emergency Communication CKGL provided real‑time storm alerts, outage updates, and road closures. Radio is the most resilient medium during emergencies. Losing it puts residents at risk. 2. Local News Waterloo Region now has no full‑time radio newsroom and almost no weekend TV news. We are dependent on Toronto media that does not cover our community. 3. Kitchener Rangers Broadcasts CKGL was the exclusive radio home of the Rangers. Seniors, commuters, families, and lo...
Posts
- Get link
- X
- Other Apps
CKGL Shutdown – Public Impact & Response Framework Compiled Conversation Document 1. The Loss of CKGL in Kitchener With Rogers shutting down CKGL 570 in Kitchener, Waterloo Region loses its only real-time local audio service. The shutdown eliminates: Rangers coverage Blue Jays broadcasts Local talk shows 401 traffic reports Breaking news coverage This is not merely a programming change — it is a collapse of local news infrastructure. The only upside: no more paid chiropractor infomercials on Saturdays. 2. Why This Loss Is Severe for Waterloo Region Waterloo Region already lacked: A dedicated TV newsroom A full-service radio newsroom Robust daily local journalism The region is now dependent on Toronto media, which rarely covers local issues unless they are catastrophic. 3. What the Public Can Do The public can act — but only by treating this as a civic infrastructure failure. A. Build a Public Record of Harm Document losses in: Emergency communication Local sports coverage Tr...
- Get link
- X
- Other Apps
VOLUNTEER SIGN‑UP FORM TEXT Waterloo Region Media Preservation Coalition Restoring Local News & Rangers Radio Broadcasts About You Name: Email: Phone (optional): City / Community: Preferred Contact Method: Email Phone Text Other: _____________________________ How Would You Like to Help? (Select all that apply) Coalition Membership — Join the core volunteer group Organizing & Coordination — Help plan outreach, events, and strategy Rangers Broadcast Advocacy — Focus on restoring radio coverage Petition Promotion — Share the petition in your networks Community Outreach — Contact groups, clubs, and local organizations Social Media Support — Help with posting, sharing, and engagement Research & Documentation — Track media coverage, gather stories Event Support — Assist with town halls, fan meetings, or coalition launches Other Skills You Can Offer: Why Do You Want to Volunteer? (Optional but helpful) Availability I can help: Weekly Monthly Occasionally For specific proje...
- Get link
- X
- Other Apps
⭐ MASTER CONTACT LIST — Waterloo Region Media, Government, Rangers, OHL (All entries include citations from authoritative sources.) 🏒 KITCHENER RANGERS ORGANIZATION Kitchener Rangers Hockey Club 1963 Eugene George Way, Kitchener, ON N2H 0B8 Phone: 519‑576‑3700 Email: info@kitchenerrangers.com CHL CHL. OHL Directory – Ontario Hockey League GM: Mike McKenzie Coach: Jussi Ahokas PR Contact: Luca Lombardi 🏒 ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE (OHL) Ontario Hockey League Headquarters 305 Milner Ave., Suite 200, Toronto (Scarborough), ON M1B 3V4 Phone: 416‑299‑8700 Email: bbranch@chl.ca (general league contact) Spordle Spordle. Contact | ONTARIO HOCKEY LEAGUE Website: ontariohockeyleague.com Key OHL Contacts (from league directory) Commissioner: Bryan Crawford Director of Communications: Josh Sweetland Director of Broadcast Partnerships: Jordan Henry 🏛️ FEDERAL MPs — Waterloo Region Waterloo — Bardish Chagger (Liberal) 360–100 Regina St. S, Waterloo, ON N2J 4P9 Phone: 519‑746‑1573...