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CiTR sponsors folk artist David Francey

On Tuesday, February 16th, Scottish-born songwriter David Francey is performing at the Stanely Industrial Alliance Stage at 2750 Granville. In concert David is a singer and a storyteller. His wry humour and astute observations combined with his openhearted singing style have earned him a loyal following. David Francey has released eight crafted albums, earning him three Junos and the SOCAN Folk Music Award. Touring with David is American ballad maker and multi-instrumentalist Craig Werth. Don’t miss this chance to see one of Canada’s finest songwriters. Tickets are available at vancouvertix.com.

UBC Thunderbirds on CiTR Sports

BASKETBALL (M): Victoria 41, UBC 90
Final | Listen to Podcast

BASKETBALL (W): Victoria 64, UBC 58
Final | Listen to Podcast

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* SPORTS PODCAST ARCHIVE

CiTR News for Friday, 5 February 2010

Vancouver School Board faces budget cuts – VSB trustee Jane Bouey and Vancouver Secondary Teachers’ Association president Anne Guthrie Warman respond; 12th of February “Take Back Our City” protest denied permit and VPD unclear on how they will respond to protesters blocking streets.

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Be our eyes on the street during the Olympics. See something everyone should know? Give us your account and we will air it on CiTR News. Contact us: 604.822.5334, news@citr.ca, or tweet us.

CiTR Presents HEALTH w/MYTHS & NU SENSAE – Feb. 4

Come out for a healthy dose of HEALTH’s noise/rock/experimental music and party with Vancity legends Myths and Nu Sensae! (Click to check them out on MySpace, but be careful. Prepare to have your mind blown.)

Doors at 8 pm, show at 9:30 pm, and it’s all going down Thursday, February 4!

Tickets available @ Zulu, Scratch, Red Cat & ticketweb.ca

Fanshaw CD Release Party – Feb. 4

On February 4th, please join us at the Railway Club to celebrate the release of fanshaw’s debut, Dark Eyes, into the wild wild world. Maybe we’ll release some doves while we are at it. Regardless, it will be magic. Shane Turner Overdrive and Lost Lover’s Brigade will be kicking things off and the ever-supportive CiTR 101.9 is sponsoring the night. We hope to see you there!

Olivia Fetherstonhaugh, or fanshaw, recently signed to Mint Records to release her album Dark Eyes. Musicians on the album include Larissa Loyva (Kellarissa, P:ano), Shane Turner (Love and Mathematics, and now Woodpigeon) and fellow CiTR Shindig winner, Johnny Payne (Victoria, Victoria, The Shilohs).

CiTR News for Monday 1 February


CiTR News talks to Olympic streetcar line riders and the City of Vancouver project engineer; headlines from The Ubyssey; climate change policy post-Copenhagen; AMS elections wrap-up. Listen here!

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CiTR News for Friday, 29 January


Pivot Legal Society’s Red Tent Campaign to launch for the Olympics to call for national housing strategy; UBC bike lane disappears due to Olympics security perimeter; Supreme Court decision regarding Omar Khadr. Listen here!

CiTR News for Monday, 25 January + AMS Debates

In-studio debates for AMS VP External, VP Admin, and VP Finance; Vancouver anti-prorogation rally and march; Killer Coke Campaign and the Olympics

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CiTR News for Friday, 22 January + AMS Presidential Debate

News 101 hosts an in-studio, all-candidates debate for AMS President and VP Academic; anti-prorogation rallies across the country; students tell News 101 what issues matter to them in the 2010 AMS elections. Listen here!

Tune in at 5pm, Monday, 25 January for in-studio, all-candidates debates for VP Admin, VP Finance, and VP External.

Discorder Night @ the Astoria: SEX NEGATIVES, PHONECALLS and an MT-40 DJ Set!

It’s almost that time again…

Discorder Magazine takes over the Astoria (769 East Hastings) Wednesday, February 3rd with music provided all night long by SEX NEGATIVES, PHONECALLS and a special DJ set by MT-40!

Doors at 9pm, bands start playing at 10pm.

Bring your friends and party with us, all in support of local music and Discorder Magazine. What more could one ask for?