Best Britishcolumbia Podcasts (2024)

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Trump’s triumphant convention (and tedious speech) 49:43

2h ago49:43

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Guest: The Toronto Star’s Richard Warnica, reporting from the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin Less than a week after a would-be assassin wounded former U.S. President Donald Trump, he accepted his party’s nomination to run for president again on a stage in Wisconsin. In between, he selected a vice-presidential candidate, crea…

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VREP #430 | Why Smart Money Continues to Invest in Vancouver 1:11:43

1h ago1:11:43

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Here’s something few could have predicted: inventory in Metro Vancouver has almost doubled in six months and a rate cut has done little to spark sales. Many investors are sitting on their hands. But smart money continues to target Vancouver and there are many reasons why. Wendy Waters, Vice President, Research Services & Strategy at GWL Realty Advi…

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Moments after the attempted assassination of Trump, conspiracy theories went viral 23:18

28m ago23:18

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Guest: Alex Boyd, Toronto Star reporter The investigations continue into what drove 20-year-old Thomas Matthew Crooks to open fire last weekend, at former president Trump’s campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, before being shot dead by a Secret Service sniper. But moments after the shooting, social media platforms were flooded with conspiracy th…

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After the Trump assassination attempt 32:58

10m ago32:58

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Guest: Allan Woods, Toronto Star global and national affairs reporter On the weekend, a 20-year-old gunman opened fire at a Donald Trump campaign rally, apparently injuring the former president, killing a bystander, and injuring two others. Toronto Star reporter Allan Woods wrote this week about the history of political violence and assassinations …

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Episode #189 Nothing easy with Nate Illingsworth 1:22:00

39m ago1:22:00

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On this episode Kevin chats with Nate Illingsworth. Nate is a long time hunter but new to western hunting, he shares his first backpack trip for Elk in Colorado. He shares his struggles with health and fitness growing up and explains how hunting changed the trajectory of this life. Lots of laughs and tons of inspiration in this episode. For more on…

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VREP #429 | Financing & Investing in the USA as a Canadian 55:33

1d ago55:33

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Last week, we covered buying properties in the USA as Canadians. This week is all about financing and investing in the USA. Alain Forget and Hatim Tichout, RBC Cross Border Banking & U.S. Home Equity Financing, join Matt & Adam to discuss opportunities for investment, emerging US Markets, navigating market dynamics, and how Canadians can best secur…

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Toronto (sports) the bad: The conclusion 1:18:26

2d ago1:18:26

1:18:26

Bruce Arthur and Dave Feschuk take a final tour through Toronto's recent sports history. They touch on the bean-counting days of the Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan and Rogers to the more ambitious days of Bell and Rogers, with Larry Tanenbaum in between. They muse on the bad old days of the Leafs, Raptors and Jays to the current era of Brendan Shan…

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The Shanaplan in Shambles 1:27:45

3d ago1:27:45

1:27:45

Guest: Legendary sports broadcaster Dave Hodge, formerly of TSN and Hockey Night in Canada Hosts: Bruce Arthur and Dave Feschuk When Brendan Shanahan took over the helm of the Maple Leafs in 2014, he vowed not to repeat the sins of various predecessors accused of rushing the team-building process. Shanahan insisted he would exercise patience. But a…

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Rebuild in Raptorland 58:20

4d ago58:20

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Guest: Toronto Star basketball writer Doug Smith Hosts: Bruce Arthur and Dave Feschuk Five years ago, Masai Ujiri was among the most coveted executives in all of pro sports, his masterstroke trade for Kawhi Leonard landing the Raptors their first NBA title. In the five years since, the franchise has won one playoff series while languishing through …

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The Blue Jays' decade of playing it safe 1:01:23

5d ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Guest: Former Toronto Star baseball columnist and Blue Jays PR director Richard Griffin Hosts: Bruce Arthur and Dave Feschuk Mark Shapiro could have been the perfect president of the Toronto Blue Jays. In the eight years since he took over for Paul Beeston, Shapiro has successfully convinced Blue Jays ownership to spend big money on the team, not t…

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Alice Munro's family kept a terrible secret for decades. Now they want the world to know 29:02

5d ago29:02

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Guest: Deborah Dundas, opinion section editor at the Toronto Star A chilling revelation has surfaced almost a month after the death of Canada's literary giant, Alice Munro. Andrea Skinner — who is Munro’s daughter — has revealed in the Toronto Star that her stepfather Gerald Fremlin sexually abused her when she was nine years old. She was only able…

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VREP #428 | Buying Property in the USA as a Canadian with Former Canuck Goaltender Eddie Lack 38:40

9d ago38:40

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When buying in the US, the puck stops here. Former Canuck Goaltender turned Scottsdale Luxury Realtor Eddie Lack helps a lot of Canadians buy real estate in Arizona. And when we say a lot, we mean it: 80% of his clients are from Canada! Eddie sits down this week with Adam & Matt to detail the buying process in the US & why so many Canadians are cho…

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Episode #188 Gone Fishin' 1:15:45

10d ago1:15:45

1:15:45

On this episode Kevin & Derek catch up. Derek chats about his recent pike fishing trip and the guys get into talking hunting, archery and training. As always be sure to check out our sponsors and use the promo codes... http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=fhp30&plan=monthly Use Code FHP30 https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use Promo code FO…

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In Toronto, “love wins” (but traffic still sucks) 1:09:12

15d ago1:09:12

1:09:12

Guest: Olivia Chow, mayor of Toronto One year ago, Olivia Chow was elected mayor of Toronto in a victory that signalled optimism in a city where that seemed in short supply. As we approach the annual Pride parade and the Canada Day long weekend (and after a marathon city council meeting), Chow reflects on what she’s proudest of and what has been mo…

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Episode #187 Runnig Across Canada with Sachin Latti 50:53

20d ago50:53

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On this episode Kevin & Pete are joined by Sachin Latti. Sachin is a former professional Body builder turn endurance athlete. Sachin has used fitness to deal and over come obstacles both mental and physical in his life. Being a staple for men and women dealing with mental issues and/or ptsd, he has created Sachin Motion, where he inspires and teach…

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VREP #427 | Real Estate from North Vancouver to the Sunbelt with Taylor Steele 52:00

16d ago52:00

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All real estate is local but all opportunity is not. And today’s guest knows this better than most. Taylor Steele from Integrated-integrities sits down with Adam & Matt to discuss opportunities in a down market, from the future of the North Shore to multifamily in the US to ultra passive ways to add real estate to your portfolio. Where are the buyi…

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Ontario against gender-based violence, Part 2: Intimate partner violence, a survivor tells her story 27:57

16d ago27:57

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Guest: Cait Alexander, artist and social activist In 2022, 184 women were killed violently in Canada. That’s one woman killed every 48 hours. More than four million women, 30 per cent of all women aged 15 and older, report that they have experienced sexual assault. It’s costing Canada almost $8 billion to deal with the aftermath of spousal violence…

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Ontario against gender-based violence, Part 1: Sexual harassment and Lydia’s Law 21:55

17d ago21:55

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Guest: Andrea Gunraj, vice president public engagement, Canadian Women’s Foundation In 2022, 184 women were killed violently in Canada. That’s one woman killed every 48 hours. More than four million women, 30 per cent of all women aged 15 and older, report that they have experienced sexual assault. It’s costing Canada almost $8 billion to deal with…

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Gov. Gen. Mary Simon on reconciliation, respect and her fight against online hate 21:33

22d ago21:33

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Guest: Mary Simon, governor general of Canada Gov. Gen. Mary Simon was appointed to her role in 2021, and made history as the first Indigenous person to hold that office. She used her social media to share updates about her work until last year, when the online hate came for her. Her team was forced to close her social media account’s comment secti…

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VREP #426 | Financial Freedom Through Real Estate Investing with Clint Murphy 1:18:58

23d ago1:18:58

1:18:58

Do you have a 10 year plan? How about just a plan? If you don't, you are in the majority and don't worry - our guest today can help you set and achieve your goals and you can start right now. Clint Murphy, real estate developer, real estate investor, CFO, and prolific finance influencer, sits down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to unpack his in…

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Episode #186 Legendary Bears with Landen Fidek & Muc SImmons 1:46:48

28d ago1:46:48

1:46:48

On this episode the guys chat with Muc Simmons and Landen Fidek. Landen and Muc are both experienced hunters and some of the best when it comes to targeting big mature boars. With nearly 2 decades of hunting mature black bears between them they have proven success year after year when it comes to harvesting big bears in Manitoba. Kevin joined the p…

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What Toronto lost in the St. Anne's fire 22:20

25d ago22:20

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Guests: John Degen, novelist, and Peter Gorman, Deputy People's Warden at St. Anne's On June 9, a catastrophic four-alarm fire destroyed St. Anne's Anglican Church in Toronto's Little Portugal neighbourhood. The flames turned valuable paintings that were embedded into the very structure to ashes, including the only know religious artwork made by Ca…

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Episode #185 Chasing Bears in Manitoba 1:23:49

1M ago1:23:49

1:23:49

On this episode the guys catch up and talk life. Kevin shares his recent bear hunt in Manitoba. As always be sure to check out our sponsors and use the promo codes... http://lab.mtntough.com/checkout/subscribe/purchase?code=fhp30&plan=monthly Use Code FHP30 https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use Promo code FOCUS for 15% off Hunting & Military Boots https://aku…

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Episode #184 Play the Long Game 1:23:18

1M ago1:23:18

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On this episode Kevin and Derek chat with friend and long time guest of the show, Dave Campbell. The guys talk about "playing the long game". In todays world everyone is looking for a quick outcome, like anything in life its the time you put in that determines the outcome, hunting is no different. Kevin and Derek share experiences on what has made …

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VREP #425 | A Ground Up Story of Real Estate Development with Sunny Dhillon 55:08

29d ago55:08

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Someone said, "if opportunity doesn't knock, build a door" and this sums up the story of Sunny Dhillon. From getting his real estate license in the early 2000s, to becoming a deal finder, and to eventually developing himself, Sunny saw the writing on the wall for our city and took action. Now the CEO of Dimex Group, with projects throughout the Low…

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What you learn about conspiracy theories by starting one 26:56

1M ago26:56

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Guest: Satirical conspiracy theory leader Peter McIndoe It all started when Peter McIndoe, a self-described “obnoxious teenager,” went to a women’s march and scrawled the most random phrase he could think of on a sign: “Birds Aren’t Real.” When asked by people around him what he meant, he improvised a whole back story, someone posted a video of him…

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VREP #424 | West Coast Design Trends with Maxime Zentner 1:01:16

1M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Sometimes you walk into a space and just feel good and you're not sure why. But it's not an accident and, more than anything, that feeling is the result of a design team making painstaking decision after decision - and trust us, God is in the details. But what makes good design and what decisions should be paramount when buying, selling or renovati…

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Is the TTC rolling towards its first strike in almost 20 years? 18:07

1M ago18:07

18:07

Guest: Ben Spurr, city hall bureau chief Can you imagine Toronto without its public transit lifeline? A TTC strike might be looming for the first time in almost 16 years as thousands of transit workers might soon walk off the job and on to the picket line this Friday. Despite months of negotiations on job security, wages and benefits, the TTC manag…

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VREP #423 | The West Side Reimagined with Barrett Sprowson 1:18:52

2M ago1:18:52

1:18:52

We talk a lot about opportunities and revitalization, but it's not typically in tony neighbourhoods with some of the most expensive postal codes in the country. This week, Barrett Sprowson, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Peterson Group, sits down with Matt & Adam to share a long term vision of Vancouver's west side - one characterized by …

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Why municipal governments might be best positioned to rapidly deploy climate solutions 31:45

2M ago31:45

31:45

Guest: David Miller, former mayor of Toronto Former Toronto Mayor David Miller was always an advocate for the environment. But in the nearly 14 years since he left office he’s become one of the world’s great networkers for climate solutions, bringing together mayors from 96 cities to share policy ideas, programs and practices. In this episode of “T…

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VREP #422 | Pivotal Market Trends for Vancouver Real Estate with Daryl Simpson 1:06:36

2M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Back by popular demand, this week's guest is Daryl Simpson, President of Townline. Daryl has worked in the development industry in the Lower Mainland since 1993, building towers and communities from initial concept to completion with some of Canada's top development companies. This week, Daryl sits down with Matt & Adam for a candid conversation ab…

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Episode #183 Can't Stop the Clock with Greg McHale 58:49

2M ago58:49

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On this episode the guys are joined by Greg McHale. Greg rejoins the show and the guys catch up on the ciaos and ever evolving management of life, kids, work and commitment. As we learned on the first time Greg joined the show he has dedicated his life to fitness. As hard as we might try, we can't stop the clock, Greg talks about how his training h…

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The city-changing magic of wandering around 27:03

2M ago27:03

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Guest: Shawn Micallef, contributing columnist and author of “Stroll: Pyschogeographic Walking Tours of Toronto” In 2010, journalist Shawn Micallef first published his book of observations, suggestions and civic history gleaned from years of wandering around the city and paying close attention to what he saw. In the 14-years since, as Micallef becam…

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VREP #421 | Vancouver Commercial Lending Landscape with Alan Haigh 49:05

2M ago49:05

49:05

Rates are sky high and qualifying for a mortgage is as challenging as ever. But does this inevitably mean a market slowdown? In the commercial market, it depends. Impact Commercial's Founding Partner, Alan Haigh, joins Matt & Adam this week to discuss the commercial lending landscape in Sping 2024 and - spoiler alert - it's not easy out there. How …

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Voices from the ground: a glimpse inside Canada's student encampments 36:24

2M ago36:24

36:24

Guests: Journalists Samira Mohyeddin and Christopher Curtis Student protests that first erupted across the United States have now spread northward, igniting across Canada, including campuses at University of Toronto, McGill University, University of British Columbia and University of Alberta among others. The students say they want to end a war tha…

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VREP #420 | The Radical Transformation of Metro Vancouver with Manveer Taggar 1:03:02

2M ago1:03:02

1:03:02

We are watching it like a movie in fast forward: the death of the single family home; blanket upzoning for towers near skytrain stations; four to six units on a single family lot; municipalities forced to comply with density by the summer. But how do we make sense of it all and, better still, act on it? Manveer Taggar, Partner at Common Ground Cons…

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PWHL is creating superstars and superfans 26:04

2M ago26:04

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Guest: Toronto PWHL season ticket holder and superfan Connie Hamers At the inaugural game of Toronto’s professional women’s hockey team, Connie Hamers had front-row seats, and immediately took a liking to the play of rookie Emma Maltais. By game two, she’d labelled her section “Emma Nation” and began bringing team swag she made (or had made) hersel…

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Episode #182 Archery Talk with Kellen Morgan 1:30:50

2M ago1:30:50

1:30:50

On this episode the guys are joined by returning guest, Kellen Morgan of Inside Out Precision. Kellen talks about all the new bows on the market and shares his thoughts on the innovating advancements and how they help shooters. They guys get into hunting elk and how the governments on both sides of the border are dealing with predators. For more on…

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VREP #419 | Inventory Spikes alongside Tax Increases with Kevin Skipworth 58:04

2M ago58:04

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Inventory has reached its highest level since the pandemic Summer of 2020 amidst news of changing capital gain taxes and residential tenancy rules. Is this enough to keep the market balanced with the potential of rate cuts this Summer? Kevin Skipworth, Owner and Managing Broker at Dexter Realty, sits down with Matt & Adam in Kokomo Studios to discu…

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Ontario has banned cellphones in class. We take a deeper dive into the new rules for schools 18:37

2M ago18:37

18:37

Guests: Jasmine Eastmond, Tristan Kim and Kristin Rushowy The Ontario government has announced a crackdown on cellphones and vaping in schools, new regulations that are being seen as some of the toughest in Canada. According to Education Minister Stephen Lecce, the new government policy for cellphones, with some exceptions, is out of sight, out of …

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After the verdict, Umar Zameer reflects 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

Guest: Betsy Powell, courts reporter After the death of police Const. Jeffrey Northrup, the trial of Umar Zameer for first degree murder galvanized attention (and political rage) in the Toronto area. Now that he’s been found not guilty, people are left with questions about a prosecution that always seemed to be based on flimsy grounds. Reporter Bet…

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VREP #418 | Critical Insights into Vancouver Real Estate with Ben Smith 1:06:40

3M ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Ben Smith has been involved in Vancouver real estate in one capacity or another for decades. He previously has worked with some of the region’s major developers & more recently went national to become the President of Avesdo. To say he has a unique vantage point on both regional & national real estate trends is an understatement. Ben sits down with…

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Episode #181 Spring Bear Refresher with Muc Simmons 1:42:39

3M ago1:42:39

1:42:39

This is a replay of episode #118 we did over 1 year ago. This was such an outstanding episode we decided to replay the entire episode. Muc talks about his four-year pursuit of a monster bear he named Warpig. This hunt was four years in the making and after many close encounters and heartache Muc was finally able to connect. Muc shares his baiting s…

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A Q&A with Sophie Grégoire Trudeau 41:09

3M ago41:09

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Guest: Sophie Grégoire Trudeau Even before Sophie Grégoire Trudeau married Prime Minister Justin Trudeau she was an advocate for mental health, openly sharing her personal struggles with eating disorders. She discusses her new book. She shares those struggles afresh, along with tales of her parents, her schooling, her relationships, in her new book…

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Poets discuss Taylor Swift’s lyrics as poetry 1:04:35

3M ago1:04:35

1:04:35

We asked three published, award-winning Toronto poets to weigh in on Swift’s literary merit at a listening party on the album’s release day. The assignment: dissect three new songs as though Swift were a writer workshopping new pieces. Guests: Sanna Wani, a poet and poetry editor whose latest book, “My Grief The Sun,” was released in 2022; Jody Cha…

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Episode #180 Spring Bear with Muc Simmons 1:26:23

3M ago1:26:23

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On this episode we are joined by friend and experienced bear hunter, Muc Simmons. The guys get talk archery, spring bear and early bear habits. Kevin and Muc chat about their Manitoba Bear hunt planned in May. For more on Muc go to.... https://www.instagram.com/muc_simons/ https://www.youtube.com/@muc100/videos https://www.facebook.com/Alloutdoorsw…

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Why are Ontario school boards suing TikTok, Snapchat and Meta for $4.5 billion? 26:41

3M ago26:41

26:41

Guests: Leena Usman, Pino Buffone and Kris Rushowy In what could be a landmark lawsuit in Canada, at least five major Ontario school boards are taking some of the largest social media companies to court over their platforms like Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok, alleging they have been designed in a way that’s almost “rewiring” the way children behav…

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VREP #417 | BC Residential Tenancy Changes with David Hutniak 39:55

3M ago39:55

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On April 2nd, 2024, the BC NDP announced amendments to the Residential Tenancy Act intending to protect tenants from evictions, lengthy rental disputes & rent increases when a minor is added to a household. But all new policy results in unintended consequences & in this case the consequences are far reaching. LandlordBC CEO David Hutniak sits down …

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Author Salman Rushdie on his attack, writing ‘Knife’ and fear 37:16

3M ago37:16

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Guest: Salman Rushdie, author It has been almost two years since celebrated author Salman Rushdie was attacked on a stage in Erie, New York as he was about to deliver a lecture. In an assault that lasted 27 seconds, a knife went through his right eye and optical nerve, while wounds to his tongue, neck and hand left him a changed man. Salman shares …

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What will it take for women to get a pay raise? 23:00

3M ago23:00

23:00

Guest: Anuradha Dugal, Vice President Community Initiatives at the Canadian Women's Foundation Equal Pay Day is recognized internationally as a day of action, calling on stakeholders to advance women’s economic activity. It symbolizes how much longer women have had to work to catch up to what their male colleagues have earned in the previous year. …

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