Community Radio. What is it, Really?

Community and Campus Radio leads Canadian Culture.

Our members are as diverse as the communities that made them with programming offered in over 65 languages across the country! These are non-profit community-based stations, and many participate in local projects and fundraising, constantly giving back every penny put in. Here is more information about a snapshot of our sector as of March 2023, our history, current membership, alumni and listening numbers. Are you looking to start a station? Click here!

Looking for our old site? It has been archived as of November 8, 2021! We will launch a new, public-facing website in 2024 or 2025. However, we have access to our Resonating Reconciliation project here

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SUPPORT US

Supporting Community Radio means supporting your communities. Tune into your local stations or consider making a donation to show your support.


Read our official Mission Statement and Will of Membership
By-Laws and Governance
Member Fee Information

OUR HISTORY

Read the story of how C/C radio came became an integral part of Canadian Culture.

What Can a Membership Do for My Station?

Get you started and keep you going.

Whether you’re already established or still in those early stages, we’ve got your back every step of the way. Our resources are here to help you and your station navigate the sometimes confusing world of radio. All members in good standing get access!


Regulatory Support

Regulatory Support

Over 50 years of combined support to assist your station with its CRTC, ISED and Federal/provincial regulations.

Technical Solutions

Technical Solutions

Need equipment, advice, group purchases?  We help with all of that!

Connect to your community

Connect to your community

Members across the country have unique connections with their communities, and often share information

Grants and Reviews

Grants and Reviews

We not only help find your station granting opportunities but review your applications as part of membership

Great resources

Great resources

Access policies, group health and insurance, iHeartRadio and RadioPlayer Canada streaming services, national advertising and more.

Education

Education

Online and in-person training for staff, board and volunteers/programmers

!earshot Distro - Syndicated Programming

A simple way for producers to share programs with other stations, and a great place for stations and broadcasters to find programming to air. Members can log-in and download content for broadcast!

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External Services

What else do we have to offer? Lots!

Here you can check out some other services that we offer publicly as well as for members.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES ON OUR STATIONS, CLICK HERE!

*These links will redirect you to other sites.

!earshot Digital Distribution External Services

Build by the NCRA/ANREC for the NCRA/ANREC and Canadian Artists/Musicians/Distro companies. Sharing …

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Job Board External Services

ALL ACTIVE JOBS ARE LISTED HERE! Click to see our archived job …

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Advertising and PSAs External Services

Learn more via our standalone website

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!earshot Charts External Services

What is charting across the country? Find out on our own national chart system, !earshot!

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Community Radio Awards External Services

Each year, the NCRA/ANREC recognizes over 20 awards to people and stations across the country in its Community Radio And Broadcasting Online awards (CRABO’s).

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Latest News

Read from our large collection of articles written by field experts.

GFMD Statement on the UN Pact for the Future

September 18th, 2024 – The NCRA/ANREC Board of Directors is proud to announce our endorsement of the GFMD Statement on the UN Pact for the Future by signing the form advocating for a global landscape where media freedom is safeguarded, …

SMS & NCRC 2025 info

SMS 2025 Information – February 11-13th, 2025 Ottawa Station Manager Summit (SMS2025) – Ottawa We are excited to announce the upcoming Station Manager Summit (SMS) and related events in Ottawa, ON, from February 10th to 13th, 2025.  The Station Manager …

On-Demand Podcast School Courses Now Available

Hello Members September 30th is International Podcast Day and to celebrate the NCRA/ANREC is thrilled to announce that our on-demand courses of the podcast school are now available! Whether you’re looking to hone your podcasting skills or just starting out, …

Board Members

Interested in joining the board of directors? Information is here!

2023-2025

Adriel Smiley CJRU-AM (Toronto, ON) -HR & Treasurer
Allison O’Reilley CJLO-AM (Montreal, QU)
Arbie Fru CHLY-FM (Nanaimo, BC) – VP & Secretary
Brandon Logan CFMN-FM (Saint John, NB)
Diana Kirkwood CJRC-FM (Rockland, ON)
Mark Kilfoil CHSR-FM (President) (Fredericton, NB) – President
Megan McCracken CKDU-FM (Halifax, NS)
Rhea Rollman CHMR-FM (St Johns, NL)
Weadee Mombo CJAM-FM (Windsor, ON) -Equity Officer

Past board members
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    Contact Info

    For any questions or concerns please get in touch with us.

    We'd love to hear from you! If you have questions about how our services or products work give us a call during normal business hours (Monday-Friday 9am-5pm Eastern) or email us!

    EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Barry Rooke, barry@ncra.ca
    *Including partnership opportunities

    EARSHOT DIGITAL DISTRIBUTION MANAGER: Eloisa Veliz, eloisa@ncra.ca

    NATIONAL ADVERTISING: Catherine Fisher, sales@ncra.ca

    TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND !earshot PUBLISHER Magnus Thyvold, cjsfmgr@sfu.ca

    Board of Directors
    PRESIDENT (2023-2024): Mark Kilfoil president@ncra.ca