ABBOTSFORD, B.C – CIVL Radio and Birds of Canada host Adam Roper played host to open mic night at UFV Aftermath on Wednesday January 31, 2013. The all ages event was open to students and non-students all over the Fraser Valley. Locals watched performances ranging from ukulele, fiddle, poetry and duets. Host Adam Roper and CIVL station manager Aaron Levy performed some of their own pieces to the large crowd.

Open mic night will continue on the second Wednesday of every month at UFV Aftermath. The next open mic event will take place during reading break on February 13, 2013 at 7 pm. Come check out local talent or perform at our next open mic!

Tune in to CIVL 101.7 FM to catch all the action live and loud in Langley under our new broadcast range for the first time!

Come talk to our promotion and communication volunteers at the games to find out more about CIVL!

Don’t forget that on Friday, if you’re not into supporting your Canada-wide Top 10 ranked basketball teams, come out to U-House for great music from your classmates and friends in Rags to Radio, Corrupted Gentlemen, and Bootleg Saints!

The University of the Fraser Valley Campus and Community Radio Society is asking UFV students to increase the CIVL Radio student fee. Visit www.civl.ca/vote for all of the pertinent financial and operational information.

After technical difficulties in Week 2 of the CIS Regular Season, Week 3, and the UFV Men and Womens’ Cascades Basketaball teams second home-stand of the season will finally be broadcast on 101.7 FM throughout Abbotsford and Mission, Friday November 18th starting at 6 pm until 10, and Saturdays November 19th starting at 5 pm until 9, as well as on the web right here at www.civl.ca !
CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy and former Yale Secondary Women’s Basketball Coach Dave Piotrowski provide play-by-play and colour commentary services respectively, with Dave bringing his wealth of experience with basketball in the Fraser Valley, having coached with and against many Cascades, and Levy bringing his exuberant love of basketball and broadcast.

After the games, come down to Cheers Bar and Grill @ 2814 Gladwin Road here in Abbotsford, where CIVL DJ Johnny K, and UFV Men’s Basketball stars Joel Friesen, Jasper Moedt, Sheldon Bjorgaard and Jordan Blackman’s fellow Yale Secondary alumni Ben Jones and Drew Riekman from Real Boys, The Progressive Thinker and GSTS will spin music and good times all night long! $2.99 Burger and Fries every day for UFV Students, Faculty, and Staff, and they also get 10% off on all food items with valid ID and Student/Employee card!

CIVL Station Manager Aaron Levy and former Yale Secondary Women’s Basketball Coach Dave Piotrowski provide play-by-play and colour commentary services respectively, with Dave bringing his wealth of experience with basketball in the Fraser Valley, having coached with and against many Cascades, and Levy bringing his exuberant love of basketball and broadcast.

After the games, come down to Cheers Bar and Grill @ 2814 Gladwin Road here in Abbotsford, where CIVL DJ’s Rasta Reuben Kwabena, DJ Johnny K, and MC-I Isaiah Phinn will spin music and good times all night long! $2.99 Burger and Fries every day for UFV Students, Faculty, and Staff, and they also get 10% off on all food items with valid ID and Student/Employee card!