About This Station

**CFRO 100.5 FM Vancouver Cooperative Radio** is a community radio station broadcasting from Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, operating since 1975 under the motto “Radio for People, by People.” Its schedule features a mix of news and talk programs such as *Democracy Now!* and *Canadaland*, alongside music and specialty shows—including *The Reggae Show*, which celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2026 as Canada’s longest-running reggae program. The station is volunteer-powered, with on-air hosts and programmers from the local community, and it actively engages listeners through events like its annual Birthday Bash and fundraising marathons. Programming is primarily in English, reflecting the station’s local, independent, and participatory character. The website also highlights the station’s deep roots in the neighbourhood, noting recent community news such as the FIFA World Cup’s impact on the area.