We cancelled the Séance because KP refused to do it. BUT, something still happened.

We cancelled the Séance because KP refused to do it. BUT, something still happened.

Ouija Demon DID make an appearance on the show!

Okay, going to need to see some real science on this one.

Okay, going to need to see some real science on this one.

A Fish Facial

New reports shared today say you shouldn't wear them any longer.

New reports shared today say you shouldn't wear them any longer.

CROCS: Officially cancelled! Impacting your health

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Jeff witnessed something wild at the Billie Eilish concert. What would you do if in that situation?

Jeff witnessed something wild at the Billie Eilish concert. What would you do if in that situation?

What would YOU do?

KP didn't say "I love you" back to her husband. Handsome Jon. It confused Jeff and Backstage Ben.

KP didn't say "I love you" back to her husband. Handsome Jon. It confused Jeff and Backstage Ben.

KP doesn't say "I Love You" back; ever.

Jeff had trouble with this cool story about Amazon drop off.

Jeff had trouble with this cool story about Amazon drop off.

Amazon TV drop off, and WHAT HAPPENED!?!?

Jeff from "Jeff, KP & Backstage Ben" won a raffle to attempt a 60 foot putt, get it in -- win $5,000.00!!!

Jeff from "Jeff, KP &amp; Backstage Ben" won a raffle to attempt a 60 foot putt, get it in -- win $5,000.00!!!

60 foot putt, $5,000! Did Jeff Kelly sink it?

Imagine being able to illuminate your surroundings with just a click on an app.

The idea is to use advanced technology to beam light directly to your location, making it easier to see in the dark.

Imagine being able to illuminate your surroundings with just a click on an app.
The idea is to use advanced technology to beam light directly to your location, making it easier to see in the dark.

Sunlight on Demand!?!

When Good Dogs Do Bad Things

The Tea with KP -- rewards for cleaning the kitchen.

The Tea with KP -- rewards for cleaning the kitchen.

KP had trouble getting thru this one

Wake up with Virgin Radio Mornings for a fun show packed with tons of hit music, and what's trending.

Wake up with Virgin Radio Mornings for a fun show packed with tons of hit music, and what's trending.

Virgin Radio Mornings - Sound Bites

PEOPLE ARE FALLING ASLEEP TO THE SOUND OF FRYING CHICKEN

Finding Mr. Christmas will launch this month on Hallmark and Hallmark+. 10 guys will compete in a series of challenges testing their acting skills and festive spirit. The winner will land a leading role in a 2024 Hallmark Channel holiday movie — and earn the title of "Mr. Christmas." It's hosted by Jonathan Bennett from mean girls!

Finding Mr. Christmas will launch this month on Hallmark and Hallmark+. 10 guys will compete in a series of challenges testing their acting skills and festive spirit. The winner will land a leading role in a 2024 Hallmark Channel holiday movie — and earn the title of "Mr. Christmas." It's hosted by Jonathan Bennett from mean girls!

Hallmark Is Looking for the Next Christmas Movie Star

The Scream at Your Phone Like a Chicken TikTok Trend

Willkommen Platz and King Street Bavarian Vendor Market

Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13 - Free 

Downtown Kitchener transforms into a Bavarian village with a biergarten, German food vendors, market, a Hans Haus pop-up shop with Oktoberfest swag, and live performances.

Keg Tapping – Official Oktoberfest Kick-off

Friday Oct. 11 at noon at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall - Free

Biergarten

Oct. 11 - Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.

Willkommen Platz Vendor Market

Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall

Performances

Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall - Free

KIDtoberfest

Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Kitchener City Hall rotunda – Free

Music, dancing, Bavarian activities, family-friendly activities and performances.

DOGtoberfest

Oct. 12 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gaukel Block – Free

Dogs and their owners are invited to take part in trick training, pack walks, Mr. & Mrs. DOGtoberfest, contests and other events.

Thanksgiving Day Parade

Monday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. - Free but you can also get bleacher seats for the best view for $10 here

You can also watch the parade online on CTV Kitchener's website 

Wunderwagen

Sept. 27 – Oct. 19 (all day) – Free

The Wunderwagen will be traveling around Waterloo Region with a 14-foot stage showcasing local bands and entertainers. Click here for more details.

Oktoberfest Pancake Breakfast

Saturday, Oct. 5 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bingemans – Free

Onkel Hans Food Drive – Stuff-a-Bus

Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Help fill a bus with non-perishable food items for the needy. Two locations: Zehrs at Laurentian Plaza from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Zehrs at Conestoga Mall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Damenfest Breakfast

Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Walper Hotel

Women from around Waterloo Region gather to hear from speakers and network with the local business and arts community. Tickets - $50

If you would like to be this years KW Oktoberfest Ambassador, apply here

Willkommen Platz and King Street Bavarian Vendor Market
Friday, Oct. 11 to Sunday, Oct. 13 - Free 
Downtown Kitchener transforms into a Bavarian village with a biergarten, German food vendors, market, a Hans Haus pop-up shop with Oktoberfest swag, and live performances.
Keg Tapping – Official Oktoberfest Kick-off
Friday Oct. 11 at noon at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall - Free
Biergarten
Oct. 11 - Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Willkommen Platz Vendor Market
Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall
Performances
Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Carl Zehr Square/Kitchener City Hall - Free
KIDtoberfest
Oct. 11 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. inside the Kitchener City Hall rotunda – Free
Music, dancing, Bavarian activities, family-friendly activities and performances.
DOGtoberfest
Oct. 12 – Oct. 13 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gaukel Block – Free
Dogs and their owners are invited to take part in trick training, pack walks, Mr. &amp; Mrs. DOGtoberfest, contests and other events.
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Monday, Oct. 14 at 9:30 a.m. - Free but you can also get bleacher seats for the best view for $10 <a href="https://kitchener-waterloo-oktoberfest-shop.myshopify.com/collections/event-tickets">here</a>
You can also watch the parade online on <a href="https://kitchener.ctvnews.ca/">CTV Kitchener's website </a>
Wunderwagen
Sept. 27 – Oct. 19 (all day) – Free
The Wunderwagen will be traveling around Waterloo Region with a 14-foot stage showcasing local bands and entertainers. <a href="https://www.oktoberfest.ca/event-calendar/wunderwagen/">Click here for more details.</a>
Oktoberfest Pancake Breakfast
Saturday, Oct. 5 from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Bingemans – Free
Onkel Hans Food Drive – Stuff-a-Bus
Oct. 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Help fill a bus with non-perishable food items for the needy. Two locations: Zehrs at Laurentian Plaza from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and Zehrs at Conestoga Mall from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Damenfest Breakfast
Oct. 18 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. at The Walper Hotel
Women from around Waterloo Region gather to hear from speakers and network with the local business and arts community. Tickets - $50
If you would like to be this years KW Oktoberfest Ambassador, apply <a href="https://www.oktoberfest.ca/ambassador/">here</a>

ALL THINGS KW OKTOBERFEST

PEOPLE ARE GETTING MICROCHIP MANICURES

THIEF STEALS KIDS ENTIRE LEMONADE STAND

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SURPRISE CUSTODIAN WITH DREAM VEHICLE

EXPERTS SAY THIS IS HOW LONG YOU CAN LEAVE PIZZA ON THE COUNTER

Here is a link to her TikTok so you can see for yourself. - Rae 

Here is a<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@froginahatgirl/video/7409961705863695617?embed_source=121374463%2C121451205%2C121439635%2C121433650%2C121404359%2C121351166%2C72778571%2C121331973%2C120811592%2C120810756%3Bnull%3Bembed_blank&amp;refer=embed&amp;referer_url=iframe.nbcnews.com%2FJNSCdhT%3F_showcaption%3Dtrue%26app%3D1&amp;referer_video_id=7409961705863695617"> link to her TikTok</a> so you can see for yourself. - Rae

CROISSANT LAMP FROM TEMU IS ACTUAL PASTRY

You can read more on CTV's website <a href="https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/air-canada-begins-preparations-for-shutdown-due-to-inflexible-union-demands-1.7030290">here:</a>

AIR CANADA PREPARING FOR A SHUTDOWN

All the fun highlights from weekday afternoons with Rae! Listen LIVE from 2-7 on 105.3 Virgin Radio! 

All the fun highlights from weekday afternoons with Rae! Listen LIVE from 2-7 on 105.3 Virgin Radio!

Rae Kelly - Sound Bites

The bears are back, and they're hungry: Here's what to know.

The bears are back, and they're hungry: Here's what to know.

Bear Warning For Southwestern Ontario

VRDD - Kitchener - Day3 Test

Kitchener - day 2 test

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Provision Coalition Inc. is a team of food industry sustainability experts who are on a mission to create food and drinks that don’t destroy our planet! **bows down** Their team has figured out a way to upcycle food waste and give it new life in the form of another meal – ultimately preventing food waste! Cher Mereweather, the President and CEO of Provision Coalition, joined me to explain how Re(PURPOSE) has created a circular food program in Guelph, what exactly a circular food program is and how they’re turning waste into meals! – Sarah [pic via @brookelark]

Provision Coalition Inc. is a team of food industry sustainability experts who are on a mission to create food and drinks that don&rsquo;t destroy our planet! **bows down** Their team has figured out a way to upcycle food waste and give it new life in the form of another meal &ndash; ultimately preventing food waste! Cher Mereweather, the President and CEO of Provision Coalition, joined me to explain how Re(PURPOSE) has created a circular food program in Guelph, what exactly a circular food program is and how they&rsquo;re turning waste into meals! &ndash; Sarah [pic via @brookelark]

A Guelph Company Turns Beer Waste and Fish Poop into new Meals

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Johnny Orlando just released his EP, It's Never Really Over! On release day, we caught up and chatted about how loud he plays music in his car, what he's learned from growing up with 3 sisters, what song he's most excited for fans to hear and if he plans to release a Christmas song. PLUS, check out the interview for what colour Johnny Orlando thinks Billie Eilish's mint + white / pink + white Nike shoes are!

Johnny Orlando just released his EP, It's Never Really Over! On release day, we caught up and chatted about how loud he plays music in his car, what he's learned from growing up with 3 sisters, what song he's most excited for fans to hear and if he plans to release a Christmas song. PLUS, check out the interview for what colour Johnny Orlando thinks Billie Eilish's mint + white / pink + white Nike shoes are!

Interview with Johnny Orlando

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Get Schooled #43

Virgin Radio presents Get Schooled, the Finance Edition with The Credit Counselling Society. This week we’re talking about Fall and great ways to save this season!

Virgin Radio presents Get Schooled, the Finance Edition with The Credit Counselling Society. This week we’re talking about Fall and great ways to save this season!

Get Schooled #42 - Fall Savings

Virgin Radio presents Get Schooled, the Finance Edition with The Credit Counselling Society. This week we’re talking about the expense of streaming and subscription services.

Virgin Radio presents Get Schooled, the Finance Edition with The Credit Counselling Society. This week we’re talking about the expense of streaming and subscription services.

Get Schooled #41 - Streaming Services

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. It’s all about having a rock solid budget and a next egg to fall back on!

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. It’s all about having a rock solid budget and a next egg to fall back on!

Get Schooled #40 - Savings Reminder

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Now is a great time to start setting aside money for gifts so you can avoid the ho ho ho - OH NO!

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Now is a great time to start setting aside money for gifts so you can avoid the ho ho ho - OH NO!

Get Schooled #39 - Christmas Reminder

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some back to school tips!

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some back to school tips!

Get Schooled #38 - School Prep

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some grocery budgeting tips!

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some grocery budgeting tips!

Get Schooled #37 - Grocery Budgeting

Virgin Radio presents “Get Schooled”  -the Finance Edition…with Credit Counselling Society. This week, its all about the snowball and avalanche methods.

Virgin Radio presents “Get Schooled”  -the Finance Edition…with Credit Counselling Society. This week, its all about the snowball and avalanche methods.

Get Schooled #36 - Snowball and Avalanche Methods

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some of the top “Don’ts” to playing off your debt!

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some of the top “Don’ts” to playing off your debt!

Get Schooled #35 - Don'ts

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some of the top “Do’s” to playing off your debt!

Virgin Radio Presents “Get Schooled”  - The Finance Edition…with the Credit Counselling Society. Here are some of the top “Do’s” to playing off your debt!

Get Schooled #34 - Do's

Get Schooled - Virgin KW

Ben and Rosy started the father 'dogter' dance trend, and it's up to us to keep it alive! 

Ben and Rosy started the father 'dogter' dance trend, and it's up to us to keep it alive!

The Lesser Known, Very Cute Father 'DOGter' Dance

TikTok needs to know, how long is it acceptable to wear your pajamas before you wash them. 

TikTok needs to know, how long is it acceptable to wear your pajamas before you wash them.

HOW MANY NIGHTS DO YOU WEAR PJ'S BEFORE WASHING

We all know lumber prices are sky high these days, but this is a little much! A local resident who lives in Huron Village had part of their fence stolen, when Brenden from AAA Fence & Decks heard their story, he offered to step up and fix the fence for FREE. What an amazing example set by a local business. 

We all know lumber prices are sky high these days, but this is a little much! A local resident who lives in Huron Village had part of their fence stolen, when Brenden from AAA Fence &amp; Decks heard their story, he offered to step up and fix the fence for FREE. What an amazing example set by a local business.&nbsp;

Local Business Steps Up After Fence Is Stolen

Coming off maternity leave and a returning to international competition, Kitchener boxer Mandy Bujold, is in the biggest fight of her career.

She hopes to represent Canada at the summer Olympics in Tokyo, but because of the pandemic, the International Boxing Task Force decided to use the 2018 rankings to determine eligibility – a year Bujold was off on maternity leave.

Mandy is still fighting for her shot at the Olympics, and needs us to rally around her! 

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Coming off maternity leave and a returning to international competition, Kitchener boxer Mandy Bujold, is in the biggest fight of her career.
She hopes to represent Canada at the summer Olympics in Tokyo, but because of the pandemic, the International Boxing Task Force decided to use the 2018 rankings to determine eligibility &ndash; a year Bujold was off on maternity leave.
Mandy is still fighting for her shot at the Olympics, and needs us to rally around her!&nbsp;
📸 <a href="https://www.instagram.com/aousphoto/">@aousphoto</a>

Kitchener Boxer Mandy Bujold Was Denied Olympic Berth Because She Took Maternity Leave

This week we hear that Gwyneth Paltrow wants to plan her ex husbands wedding to Dakota Johnson.

Dakota is understandably a little uncomfortable with that. We had some who called in and definitely one upped the awkwardness when she told the story of how her husbands ex wanted to be in their wedding.

This week we hear that Gwyneth Paltrow wants to plan her ex husbands wedding to Dakota Johnson.
Dakota is understandably a little uncomfortable with that. We had some who called in and definitely one upped the awkwardness when she told the story of how her husbands ex wanted to be in their wedding.

How To Respond When Your Fiancés Ex Wants To Be Your Maid Of Honour

Our Ray Of Sunshine today is Lindsay, and she was nominated by Erin Kirkpatrick!

Erin has three Tortoises named Sunny, Barry, and Edwin, so when she noticed that Lindsay had created a crocheted tortoise she reached out to Lindsay on Instagram to buy one and help a local business. Lindsay informed Erin “My business right now is kindness”, but the story gets even better!  

You can listen to the full story here:

If you want to support Lindsay you can follow @caffeinated.canadian.on on Instagram. And if you want to check our Erin’s three Tortoises they have their own Instagram @tortbros

Our Ray Of Sunshine today is Lindsay, and she was nominated by Erin Kirkpatrick!
Erin has three Tortoises named Sunny, Barry, and Edwin, so when she noticed that Lindsay had created a crocheted tortoise she reached out to Lindsay on Instagram to buy one and help a local business. Lindsay informed Erin &ldquo;My business right now is kindness&rdquo;, but the story gets even better!&nbsp;&nbsp;
You can listen to the full story here:
If you want to support Lindsay you can follow @caffeinated.canadian.on on Instagram. And if you want to check our Erin&rsquo;s three Tortoises they have their own Instagram @tortbros

Someone Who Is "In The Business Of Kindness"

When his daughter and son in law decided not to have a big wedding, this dad decided to use his (rather large) wedding fund on something else, but should he have given them the cash anyway? 

When his daughter and son in law decided not to have a big wedding, this dad decided to use his (rather large) wedding fund on something else, but should he have given them the cash anyway?&nbsp;

This Dad Spend His Daughters Wedding Fund On Himself, For A Good Reason!

Since 2014 female reporters all over the world have dealt with the vulgar FHRITP heckle. Today, it happened to a local reporter here in KW. 

"This is not funny and it’s not cool. As much as I’d love to say it doesn’t bother me, it does. It makes me feel like sh*t. Especially as VJ who is always alone. This still happens to female reporters everywhere and it needs to stop."

Since 2014 female reporters all over the world have dealt with the vulgar FHRITP heckle. Today, it happened to a local reporter here in KW.&nbsp;
"This is not funny and it&rsquo;s not cool. As much as I&rsquo;d love to say it doesn&rsquo;t bother me, it does. It makes me feel like sh*t. Especially as VJ who is always alone. This still happens to female reporters everywhere and it needs to stop."

Kitchener Reporter Deals With Vulgar Heckler, Time For The FHRITP Trend To END

Today on the show we talked about heath officials who stole the Covid vaccine for their family and friends. We had some things to look forward to in 2021. Cash blocked a family member because of something she did during their Zoom Christmas dinner. 'Trending With Rae' Meghan Markle's sister is writing a tell all book, one of the Kardashians is working on a scripted movie, a forgotten George Clooney film is finally being released, James Corden is getting serious about his New Years resolution, and there's a new most pirated TV show in the world. DJ Earworm did a mashup of songs from 1970 - today, so we did our best to guess some of them! Our 'Ray Of Sunshine' was a guy who saw someone out in the cold with no pants, so he gave him his own. All that and MORE thanks for listening! 

Today on the show we talked about heath officials who stole the Covid vaccine for their family and friends. We had some things to look forward to in 2021. Cash blocked a family member because of something she did during their Zoom Christmas dinner. 'Trending With Rae' Meghan Markle's sister is writing a tell all book, one of the Kardashians is working on a scripted movie, a forgotten George Clooney film is finally being released, James Corden is getting serious about his New Years resolution, and there's a new most pirated TV show in the world.&nbsp;DJ Earworm did a mashup of songs from 1970 - today, so we did our best to guess some of them! Our 'Ray Of Sunshine' was a guy who saw someone out in the cold with no pants, so he gave him his own. All that and MORE thanks for listening!&nbsp;

Cash And Rae The Podcast Ep. 23

Jennifer Lopez is defending herself after dressing up as Madonna for Halloween, so we wanted to know if you thought it was ok for her to dress as her finances ex? We talked about the holiday song that best describes your dating life. Our 'Deep Thoughts' were about allergies, nodding at strangers, and food. 'Trending With Rae' J Lo and A Rod might never get married, a Guelph ice rink had to be shut down, the Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant with their 2020 Championship rings, Joe Exotic is one step closer to a presidential pardon, and the internet is upset about the actors cast to play Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee in a new limited series. Cash noticed a post on his local community page, someone said that they would not rat out their neighbours for gathering with family this season, so we talked about whether or not you would tell on your neighbours if you thought they were breaking the rules. Our 'Ray Of Sunshine' was about a dog that was reunited with his owner 8 years after he was stolen. 

Jennifer Lopez is defending herself after dressing up as Madonna for Halloween, so we wanted to know if you thought it was ok for her to dress as her finances ex? We talked about the holiday song that best describes your dating life.&nbsp;Our 'Deep Thoughts' were about allergies, nodding at strangers, and food. 'Trending With Rae' J Lo and A Rod might never get married, a Guelph ice rink had to be shut down, the Lakers paid tribute to Kobe Bryant with their 2020 Championship rings, Joe Exotic is one step closer to a presidential pardon, and the internet is upset about the actors cast to play Pam Anderson and Tommy Lee in a new limited series. Cash noticed a post on his local community page, someone said that they would not rat out their neighbours for gathering with family this season, so we talked about whether or not you would tell on your neighbours if you thought they were breaking the rules.&nbsp;Our 'Ray Of Sunshine' was about a dog that was reunited with his owner 8 years after he was stolen.&nbsp;

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