SPECIAL OLYMPICS COVERAGE The first few days of the Olympics proved senstationally busy as everyone got out to see what was going on. From protests, to a march in the Downtown Eastside and independent media facing the mechanics of the IOC – it’s all here on CiTR News. Check out this Olympics minispot for Tuesday, [...]

SPECIAL OLYMPICS COVERAGE Violent protests, student journalists, media censorship and a somber march in the Downtown Eastside mark the first days of the 2010 Winter Olympics. On Monday, February 15, we talk to David Eby from the BCCLA about the Legal Observers and the implications of violent protesters, we chat with reporters from the Ubyssey [...]

SPECIAL OLYMPICS COVERAGE The Olympic Torch Relay was a symbolic event that polarized, galvanized and electrified Vancouver in the lead up to two weeks of tumult in the city. Check out our Olympics minispot for the latest coverage of the Vancouver Olympics from an alternative perspective. Listen here! Subscribe the CiTR News podcast Follow us [...]

SPECIAL OLYMPICS COVERAGE More independent journalists and activists detained at Canadian border and denied entry into the country On Tuesday, February 9, John Weston Osburn, an independent U.S. journalist from Salt Lake City, was denied entry into Canada twice. This comes after Martin Macias Jr., an independent radio journalist from Chicago, was detained for eight [...]

SPECIAL OLYMPICS COVERAGE 2010 Poverty Olympics and Torch Relay; Olympic Resistance Network discusses the February 12th “Take Back Our City” protest which coincides with the official opening ceremonies; highlights from past Olympics coverage Listen here! Olympic Resistance Network responds to independent Chicago journalist detained and refused entry due to anti-Olympics organizing in Chicago. Listen here! [...]

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 [...]

For the past 23 Years DJ radio host George “Reggae” Barrett (of the Rockers ) has hosted Bob Marley’s Birthday tribute in Vancouver. This year, CITR 101.9 FM is proud to sponsor Bob Marley’s 65th Birthday Bash! Come out Wednesday February 10th to the Royal Canadian Legion Hall (2205 Commercial Drive) for an evening of [...]

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. Listen here! Follow us on twitter: @CiTRnews Become a fan on facebook: [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]