Best Wood Mackenzie Podcasts (2024)

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On the phone-in: We discuss the level of incivility and harassment that's happening on Parliament Hill. Our guests are MP Heather McPherson and Tom Urbaniak from CBU. And off the top, we hear about Backstreet ... 52:59

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On the phone-in today: There has been an increase in the level of incivility and harassment on Parliament HIll. We discuss what's happening with MP Heather McPherson and Tom Urbaniak from Cape Breton University. And off the top of the show, we hear about Backstreet Record in Saint John, NB, being sold to Taz Records.…

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186: SUZANNE STABILE (The Enneagram Godmother) 50:03

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We are still pinching ourselves that we had the honor of speaking with Suzanne Stabile! This conversation is filled with grace, truth, love, and wisdom as we are all figuring out how to live in such a divided society. As an internationally recognized Enneagram Master, Suzanne has conducted over 500 Enneagram workshops over the past 30 years. She ha…

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On the phone-in: We speak with author Ian Sutton who wrote "Pardon Our Dust: Decisions for the End of Life". He discusses aquamation and green burials. And off the top, we discuss the latest stats on hate ... 53:39

14h ago53:39

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On the phone-in today: Author Ian Sutton who wrote "Pardon Our Dust: Decisions for the End of Life", discusses green burial options including the lesser known process of aquamation. And off the top of the show, we speak with professor Alex Khasnabish from MSVU about the sharp rise in the number of hate crimes being reported by the Halifax Police. A…

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On the phone-in: Dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay, answers questions about dog behaviour. And off the top, we hear about the spread of MSX on PEI. Also, a break-in at the Fredericton Public Library has ... 52:59

1d ago52:59

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On the phone-in today: Listeners get answers from dog behaviour expert, Silvia Jay. And off the top of the show, we speak with Bob MacLeod, president of the PEI Shellfish Association, about the spread of MSX on PEI. We also hear about a temporary closure at the Fredericton Public Library because of a break-in.…

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On the phone-in: We discuss birds in the Maritimes with Diane Leblanc, past-president of the NS Bird Society. And off the top, we hear about workers from the Maritimes who are helping to restore power ... 52:34

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On the phone-in today: We talk about birds in the Maritimes with Diane Leblanc, past-president of the Nova Scotia Bird Society. And off the top of the show, we speak with Steve Hansen from Holland Power Services about the workers who are in the US, helping to restore power in the wake of hurricane Helene. We also hear about the Pan-American Black B…

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Bridgerton's Ben Miller performs "East Coast West Coast" by Will Cohu 33:07

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice for Fall gardening. And off the top, we speak with Don Wright from UNB about proposed changes to the ceremonial guard that's performed in downtown Fredericton ... 52:31

4d ago52:31

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers questions on Fall gardening. And off the top of the show, we speak with professor Don Wright who's with UNB. He comments on the need for the ceremonial guard that's performed in downtown Fredericton to reflect greater historical and cultural diversity.

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185: Engaging in Political Conversations (Enneagram 9, Jenna Battleson) 32:35

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Jenna, an enneagram 9, is a recently ordained elder with the Free Methodist Church. She and her family served as Free Methodist World Missionaries in Chiang Mai, Thailand from 2018-2021. Now she considers herself a missionary stateside and is planting a micro-church in Iowa City, Iowa alongside some of her best friends. When not working on her chur…

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On the phone-in: Our discussion is about menopause. The guests are Dr Natasha Deshwal and Janet Ko. And off the top, we speak with Jim Ryan, the mayor of the Town of Pictou, about problems with the ferry ... 52:27

5d ago52:27

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On the phone-in today: We talk about menopause with Dr Nathasha Deshwal and Janet Ko, the co-founder of the Menopause Foundation of Canada. Off the top of the show, we speak with Jim Ryan who's the mayor of the Town of Pictou. He comments on the problems with the ferry service between PEI and NS. The last ferry in service, the MV Sareemaa, won't be…

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On the phone-in: We speak with David Rolnick from McGill University about artificial intelligence and the effect on climate change. And off the top of the show, we hear about a fire in Kentville and from ... 52:34

6d ago52:34

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On the phone-in: We discuss the topic of AI and climate change with David Rolnick, who is an assistant professor and Canada CIFAR AI Chair in the School of Computer Science at McGill University. And off the top of the show, we talk with John Andrew in Kentville about his charity's thrift store burning down. We also hear from high school students in…

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On the phone-in: Horticulturalist, Bob Osborne, from Corn Hill, NB, answers questions about apples. And off the top of the show, we speak with a business woman in Wood Islands, PEI, about the trouble with ... 52:50

7d ago52:50

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On the phone-in today: As we welcome Autumn, horticulturalist Bob Osborne who runs an orchard and nursery in Corn Hill, NB, answers questions about apples. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish Carter from Galla Designs in Wood Islands, PEI, about all the troubles with the ferry service.

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On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about vaccines and medications. And off the top, we speak with Peter Halpin about looming reductions in the number of international students ... 52:56

8d ago52:56

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On the phone-in today: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers our listeners' questions about vaccines that are available this Fall and medications. And off the top of the show, we speak with Peter Halpin. He's the executive director of the Association of Atlantic Universities. He comments on the federal government's announcement last week to further r…

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Veep's Gary Cole performs "Walls" by Tod Goldberg 19:27

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On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliances. And off the top, we hear about an historic building in Brudenell, PEI. And we also hear from Tia Upshaw, as part ... 52:44

11d ago52:44

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On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliances. Off the top of the show, we hear about an historic building in Brudenell, PEI. It's a one-room schoolhouse. And we also hear from Tia Upshaw, as part of CBC's Black Changemaker series.

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184: Engaging in Political Conversations (Enneagram 3, Hope Mackenzie) 37:57

12d ago37:57

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Former guest Hope Mackenzie returns today to discuss how she engages in community, policy, and political conversations as an enneagram 3!

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with a woman with the Lymphedema Association of NS about the lack of care for patients ... 52:58

16d ago52:58

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers our listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with Karen Bingham who's the president of the Lymphedema Association of Nova Scotia. She talks about the lack of care for patients.

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On the phone-in: George Iny is with the Automobile Protection Association answers your used car questions and off the top: Robin Tress of Dartmouth is sending a book to an exhibit in NYC about climate ... 1:00:09

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On the phone-in: George Iny is with the Automobile Protection Association answers your used car questions and off the top: Robin Tress of Dartmouth is sending a book marked by the 2023 wildfires in Nova Scotia to an exhibit in NYC about climate change

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On the phone-in: Economist Lars Osberg from Dalhousie University discusses his new book on inequality. And off the top, we hear how people in Port Medway, NS, saved a Great White Shark entangled in fishing ... 52:49

14d ago52:49

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On the phone-in: Economist Lars Osberg talks about his new book "The Scandalous Rise of Inequality in Canada". Listeners share their views on economic inequalities. And off the top of the show, we speak with Heather Stevens in Port Medway, NS, about how a group of local people saved a Great White Shark that was entangled in fishing gear.…

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On the phone-in: Eric Murphy & Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps. Off the top of the show, we hear an update on submerged containers in Walton, NS. And it has been one year since a sword attack ... 52:54

15d ago52:54

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On the phone-in today: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heating and cooling systems. Off the top of the show, we hear an update from the NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables about submerged containers that are a navigational hazard in Walton, NS. And on PEI, it has been one year since two people were attacked by a ma…

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The Crown's Alastair Mackenzie performs "Savage" by Kamila Shamsie 23:55

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening. And off the top of the show we hear from Jenn Murray at UNIFOR about the bill that was passed yesterday at the NS legislature about intimate ... 52:45

18d ago52:45

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers our listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jenn Murray from UNIFOR who tells the story of how she helped get a bill passed in the NS legislature yesterday that declares that intimate partner violence is an epidemic.

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183: Engaging in Political Conversations (Enneagram 5, Ginger Coakley) 33:09

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We brought returning guest Reverend Ginger Coakley to the pod today to discuss how she engages politically as an enneagram 5! We also define what we mean by politics, social justice, and the role the church is called to play.

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On the phone-in: Ryan Keeping gives advice on running. And off the top, we speak with Ron Burbidge in Walton, NS, about a navigational hazard at the mouth of the Walton River left behind by a bankrupt ... 51:46

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On the phone-in today: Ultra-marathoner Ryan Keeping is passionate about running. He shares his stories of running across Canada. Listeners share their running stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with Ron Burbidge in Walton, NS. about four boxcars filled with cement that are posing a navigational hazard at the mouth of the Walton River l…

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On the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks fire fighters from the Maritimes Travel to ground zero to pay their respects, PEI designates a house up for demolition as a Heritage House and On The Phone In ... 52:51

20d ago52:51

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On the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks, Fire fighters from the Maritimes Travel to ground zero to pay their respects, Charlottetown City Council designates a building up for demolition as a Heritage House and On The Phone In: taking your questions about the value of our trees

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On the phone-in: People share stories about traffic problems in their communities. And off the top of the show, we hear about a proposed tiny home community in Saint John, NB. Also school bus problems ... 52:39

21d ago52:39

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On the phone-in: Listeners share their stories about traffic problems in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, David Alston in Saint John, NB, talks about a proposed tiny home community in East Saint John. We also hear from a mother in Halifax whose children's school bus was four hours late yesterday.…

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On the phone-in: Jim White answers questions about painting and staining. And off the top of the show, we speak with Scott Holman in Truro about a project to plant 46,000 tree seedlings in Victoria Park ... 53:04

22d ago53:04

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On the phone-in today: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to callers. And off the top of the show, we talk with Scott Holman who's a certified arborist and the urban forestry supervisor in Truro, NS. He's overseeing a project this week to plant 46,000 tree seedlings in Victoria Park to replace trees that were blown over 2 year…

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NCIS's Graham Hamilton performs "Sure I Will" by Dan Chaon 24:57

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On the phone-in: We discuss issues surrounding access to coastal land. Our guests are Hannah Harrison and Nicolas Winkler. And off the top of the show, we hear about job cuts in Blacks Harbour, NB. Also ... 52:17

25d ago52:17

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On the phone-in today: Hannah Harrison and Nicolas Winkler run a podcast about coastal access called "Right of Way". The discussion today centres around people's ability to access coastal land in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we hear about job cuts at Connors Brothers in Blacks Harbour, NB. We also hear and update from PEI about the i…

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182: Engaging in Political Conversations (Enneagram 1 and 4) 33:37

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Deedra (enneagram 1) and Megan (enneagram 4) talk about how they engage in conversations during the election season, and what things hold them back and what spur them forward.

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On the phone-in: We discuss federal politics with Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school ... 52:56

26d ago52:56

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On the phone-in today: Do you feel the diversity of your views is reflected by a federal political party? Our guest is Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school begins in the Maritimes. Our guest is David Schult with the PEI Home and Sch…

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5 - Gangs of Fort York: The Orange Order in Toronto 1:02:21

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For over a hundred years, Toronto was a stronghold of the Orange Order—a fraternal society founded on principles of militant Protestantism and loyalty to the British Crown—and Toronto's many Orangemen worked to marginalize the city's Irish Catholic population. In an episode that takes us from riots in the streets all the way to City Hall, we talk a…

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Tina Comeau Surette in Yarmouth, N.S., discusses the video she and her family has released about her 21-year-old son, Justin, who died in January of a drug overdose. And on the phone-in: Dr Ken Rockwood ... 53:44

27d ago53:44

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Over the weekend, Tina Comeau Surette in Yarmouth, N.S., released a video called "Justin's Addiction Story: No Family is Immune." The video has now been viewed more than 200,000 times. Tina tells the story of what led to Justin's death in January 2024. And on the phone-in: Dr Ken Rockwood answers questions about dementia including Alzheimer's disea…

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On the phone-in: We discuss the value of thrift shopping this back-to-school season. And off the top, we hear about the first female deputy police chief with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. And a marathoner ... 53:14

28d ago53:14

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On the phone-in today: Listeners call and share their best tips and tricks when it comes to thrift shopping. Our guests are Charlotte Genge & Anahid Chujunian. And off the top of the show, we hear about Mary Henderson becoming the first female deputy police chief with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. And we hear an update on Ryan Keeping's effor…

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Decoding Shot Shaping & Iron Size: Dr Sasho MacKenzie breaks down new research 52:00

29d ago52:00

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Get ready for a deep dive into the science of golf with Dr. Sasho MacKenzie. In this episode, we cover it all, from the surprising impact of iron size on shot shaping to advanced concepts in swing mechanics. Here’s what you’ll learn as we recap the World Scientific Congress of Golf:- Why smaller irons might not always be better for shaping shots- T…

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The Wood's Malinda Williams performs "Black Power" by Bernice McFadden 33:39

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour on gardening. But first, we hear about a distraction scam, and a 12 year-old's mini-putt business. 53:04

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Today on the phone-in:Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. Plus,a Charlottetown woman is warning people about a distraction-scam, and a 12 year-old wraps up his summer mini-putt business in St. Andrews, NS.

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Today's phone-in: E-bikes and e-bike batteries. But first, the carbon impact from fallen trees, and a NB ultra-marathoner in France. 52:53

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Today on the phone-in: we take your calls on E-bikes and E-bike batteries. But first, we learn about the carbon impact of trees felled by Fiona, and check in with an ultra-marathoner about to run the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc for a second time.

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions on pet care. And off the top, we hear about a restoration project at MacLean's Pond in Vernon River, PEI. We also hear your feedback on the ... 53:18

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On the phone-in today: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers your questions about dogs, cats and other small animals. And off the top, we hear about a restoration project at a traditional fishing hole on PEI called MacLean's Pond in Vernon River. We also hear your feedback on the far-right movement which was yesterday's phone-in topic.…

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On the phone-in: We explore what people are seeing in terms of an increase in hate and intolerance in the community. And off the top: We hear how the restaurant industry will be affected by changes to ... 53:07

1M ago53:07

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On the phone-in: Guests Peter Smith and David Hoffman discuss the Alt-right movement in Canada. We ask our listeners if they've seen an increase in hate and intolerance in their community. And off the top: Natasha Chestnut with the Restaurant Association of NS discusses how the industry will be affected by changes to the temporary foreign worker pr…

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On the phone-in today: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, takes your questions. Anf off the top of the show, we hear feedback on the federal government's announcement about using federal land for affordable ... 52:59

1M ago52:59

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On the phone-in today: Automotive expert, Doug Bethune, answers questions on car troubles. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish McCourt from the Nova Scotia Non-profit Housing Association about the federal government's announcement on using federal land for affordable housing projects.

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Billion's Maggie Siff performs "Running" by Joyce Carol Oates 24:57

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On the phone-in: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heat pumps and all heating and cooling systems. And off the top, we hear from Erika Shea in Cape Breton about Sydney's first pallet ... 53:10

1M ago53:10

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On the phone-in: Our guests are Energy efficiency expert, Barry Walker, and Eric Murphy who owns Halifax Heat Pumps and Electrical. They answer questions about heat pumps and heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, Erika Shea from New Dawn Enterprises discusses Sydney's first pallet shelter village at Pine Tree Park.…

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On the phone-in: Listeners share their thoughts on the US election. And off the top, we discuss the lockout by Canada's two main rail companies. 53:43

1M ago53:43

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On the phone-in today: We discuss the US election with Rachel Brickner, who's a professor with the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And we hear about the lockout by Canada's two main rail companies.

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On the phone-in: Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliance repair. And off the top, Bernie Thorne who grows grapes in Berwick, NS, discusses his vines being eaten by Japanese beetles. And Titus ... 53:13

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On the phone-in today: Appliance repair technician, Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliance repair. And off the top of the show, Bernie Thorne who grows grapes in Berwick, NS, talks about his vineyard being eaten by Japanese beetles. We also hear about Titus Bakery in Saint John which is closing after 76 years in business.…

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On the phone-in: Folklorist Clary Crost discusses superstitions. And off the top, the CBC's Brett Ruskin talks about new services at the Halifax Stanfield airport for people with disabilities. And in Charlottetown ... 52:54

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On the phone-in today: Folklorist Clary Croft talks about superstitions. Off the top of the show, the CBC's Brett Ruskin explains what new services will be offered at Halifax Stanfield International Airport for people with physical and cognitive disabilities. We also hear an update about the community fridge in Charlottetown.…

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On the phone-in: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions about EVs. And off the top of the show, we discuss World Humanitarian Day with Vanessa Pike. We also hear about abandoned mine sites in NS. 52:49

1M ago52:49

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On the phone-in today: Nathaniel Pearre answers questions about EVs. He's a research fellow at Dalhousie University studying electric vehicles in the renewable energy storage lab. And off the top of the show, we talk with Vanessa Pike from Canadian Foodgrains Bank about World Humanitarian Day and the rise in violence against aid workers. We also he…

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Staff Picks: Mayans M.C. Richard Cabral performs "Good Things Happen at Tina’s Café" by Daniel Olivas + Daniel Olivas performing his poem "Papa's Car" 50:44

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers questions about gardening. And off the top, we hear how the Covered Bridge Potato Chip company is continuing to make chips after a fire. Also, 911 was out in parts ... 53:03

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On the phone-in today: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers questions. And off the top of the show, we hear how the Covered Bridge Potato Chip company is continuing to make chips after a fire in March burned the factory to the ground. Also, PEI experienced a partial 911 outage yesterday.

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On the phone-in: How can we make tourism more sustainable? And off the top of the show, we talk about tonight's concert in Yarmouth as part of the Congrès Mondial Acadien. 53:05

2M ago53:05

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On the phone-in today: Jonathan Foster and Micha Fardy join us for a discussion about sustainable tourism in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we talk with Annika Lirette, the co-artistic director of Le Spectacle de la Fête Nationale de l'Acadie.

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3 Unique Insights from the 2024 World Scientific Congress of Golf w/ Dr Paul Wood 39:27

2M ago39:27

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In this episode, Dr. Paul Wood, Vice President of Engineering at Ping and President of the Golf Science Organization, discuss insights from the recent World Scientific Congress of Golf. They delve into various research topics, including the physics of putting on sloping surfaces, technological advancements in measuring putting dynamics and the late…

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