Best BC Media Arts Podcasts (2024)

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August 11 2024-LTC Home Offering 24/7 Medical Record Access & How Flooding Can Damage Your Vehicle 16:58

2d ago16:58

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August 11 2024-LTC Home Offering 24/7 Medical Record Access & How Flooding Can Damage Your Vehicle It’s believed to be a first in this country. A Toronto long-term care home is offering families direct access to their loved ones’ medical records 24 hours a day..the first not for profit to offer the service. Meighen Health Centre, run by the Canadia…

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Episode 6: Curating Futures 38:41

8d ago38:41

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For the communities in and around Lytton, charting a path to recovery requires navigating multiple stories about the meaning of the fire and the future of the town. While politicians and media alike were quick to cast the event as a climate change event, for locals this story carried implications that delayed rebuilding and raised costs. By contras…

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August 4 2024-Are the Olympics Worth the Cost for Host Cities & How Olympics Will Impact Upcoming Tennis Tournament in Toronto 19:02

9d ago19:02

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August 4 2024-Are the Olympics Worth the Cost for Host Cities & How Olympics Will Impact Upcoming Tennis Tournament in Toronto Billions of people around the world are watching the Summer olympics in Paris. There’s no question the spectacle is entertaining and sometimes uplifting. But Sports Economist and senior lecturer Moshe Lander argues the game…

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The Impact Of Traffic Congestion On Our Health & Raising Awareness About The Benefits of Exercise In Alleviating Parkinson's Symptoms 15:50

16d ago15:50

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Toronto was already one of the most congested cities in the world, But the simultaneous construction projects now underway have made it unbearable. It takes hours more to commute on the Gardiner. Travel time has tripled along Spadina and it can take 40 minutes to drive a few blocks on the only road now open in and out of Liberty Village. It may als…

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The Importance of the Opening Line: Part 4 of 4 11:33

20d ago11:33

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Patrick starts the segment with a story from the old times and how he dressed for success. Marcus then dives into the recent author post that no one had come to their reading. Marcus then shares his own story from his first poetry tour that would make you cringe. Patrick shared that he would take the. Risk of reading a piece right after writing it,…

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Episode 5: Enchanted Objects 29:45

25d ago29:45

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Richard Forrest, steward of the Lytton Museum and Archives, reflects on the devastating losses sustained by the municipal repository. With a collection predominantly composed of paper photographs, ledgers, and other documents, very little survived the fire at the Lytton Museum and Archives. For Richard, the importance of these materials lay in thei…

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What a Trump Presidency Would Mean For Canada & Backlash From Overtourism 16:47

23d ago16:47

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July 21 2024- What a Trump Presidency Would Mean For Canada & Backlash From Overtourism What would a Donald Trump victory in the US mean for Canada? At this week’s Convention, Republican leaders blamed free trade for massive job losses in the American rust belt. And there’s the impact of trying to meet our NATO spending target and trying to compete…

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The Importance of the Opening Line: Part 3 of 4 9:58

26d ago9:58

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The segment starts with Marcus launching reminding said pop culture provider should be for the kids. The conversation shifts to the Mesa Book Festival and Patrick warns the kids not to read his book and they bring up the value of New Age Marketing, aka The Streisand Effect. Marcus dives into panel scheduling for the Festival. Things and people that…

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The Importance of the Opening Line: Part 2 of 4 10:41

1M ago10:41

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Marcus and Patrick dive a little deeper into the treatment of intellectual property. Patrick catches up with his experience seeing Elton John with the family. The conversation then shifts to music genres and Marcus really wants to see AOR return. Patrick then rips up a poem featuring our favorite pop culture provider. We do get a little phone inter…

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What Ottawa Promised at the NATO Summit & The History of Our Obsession with Cats 17:19

1M ago17:19

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July 14 2024-What Ottawa Promised at the NATO Summit & The History of Our Obsession with CatsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has finally announced that Canada intends to meet Nato’s 2% military spending target by 2032. The last minute announcement came after heavy criticism from allies at this week’s NATO summit in Washington. Libby Znaimer reached P…

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The Importance of the Opening Line: Part 1 of 4 9:57

1M ago9:57

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Patrick and Marcus talk about their appearance at TusCon Science Fiction Convention. They talk about what makes a person a professional vs amateur. They dive in to the value of the title versus the first line. In contrast, they talk about last lines and how the last line and be just as important as the first. Ed Note- Marcus mentions Tucson Festiva…

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Dan Hill Reflects On His Father's Legacy & Heritage Sites Lacking Safeguards In Canada 16:03

1M ago16:03

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July 7 2024-Dan Hill Reflects On His Father's Legacy & Heritage Sites Lacking Safeguards In Canada The name of a Canadian human rights defender will appear on a Toronto public library after a six month renaming effort. It's another piece of Toronto that's been stripped of the Dundas name, joining Yonge Dundas Square, to be renamed Sankofa Square. T…

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We All Overate, How About You? Part 2 of 2 11:18

1M ago11:18

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Bruce and Sharon pivot to chatting about the publishing of short work. And the rise of the novelette. Bruce takes pride in his work figuring out the Anatomist’s Apprentice. Sharon continues her tour of Peter Pan inspired books. They talk about the upcoming release of Silver magic, Bruce’s next title. Bruce also updates his progress on Proud Waves B…

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We All Overate, How About You? Part 1 of 2 9:58

2M ago9:58

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Sharon and Bruce catch up following Thanksgiving 2022 and talk about their panels at TusCon, including panels of writing PTSD in your work and another about reading scientific studies. Ed note: Bruce references Val “Kitteman” but we think he meant Val McDermid. Things and people that get mentioned: https://johnaconnell.com https://www.valmcdermid.c…

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Canada's Changing Population & New Biography Reflects on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Triumphs and Failures 17:10

2M ago17:10

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June 30 2024-Canada's Changing Population & New Biography Reflects on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's Triumphs and Failures The number of Canadians 85 and older is expected to triple by the year 2073 to as many as 4.3 million. The projections released this week by Statistics Canada aso finds that the overall population could reach 63 million in hal…

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Bobisode Special Edition:BC Book Vlog with Bob- Episode 41: June Catch Up on Books and stuff 6:47

2M ago6:47

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In this special audio pull from Bob's sort of maybe weekly vlog about happenings at Brick Cave, Bob covers the closing days of the Brick Cave Book Club Membership Drive for 2024. More details here: https://brickcave.media/index.php/news-blogs/172-the-2024-brick-cave-media-membership-drive Updates on the status of Profit and Loss from Bruce Davis: h…

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Best Before Dates & June is Migraine Awareness Month 18:02

2M ago18:02

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June 23 2024-Best Before Dates & June is Migraine Awareness MonthBest before dates are prompting Canadian consumers to throw away food, wasting up to $400 dollars worth of edible groceries each year. In financial terms, the value of this potentially rescuable food is an astonishing $49.5 billion. That's why there’s a new campaign called Look, Smell…

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Episode 4: Weaving Community Knowledge: Nlaka’pamux Basketmaking 24:08

2M ago24:08

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Nlaka’pamux basket makers Judy Hanna and Peter Sam recount their processes of basket making, how they learned the craft, and share their hopes for the continuation of basketry traditions in their community. Archival Ecologies is created and hosted by Jayme Collins. It's a production of Blue Lab at Princeton University. Sound design by Sam Riddell a…

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B.C.'s Senior Advocate Is Championing the Rights of Canada's 65 + & This Canadian Zoomer Makes Miss Universe Pageant History 18:31

2M ago18:31

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June 16 2024-B.C.'s Senior Advocate Is Championing the Rights of Canada's 65 + & This Canadian Zoomer Makes Miss Universe Pageant HistoryHe’s only been Seniors Advocate for B.C. for several months but Dan Levitt has been a champion for Seniors for years and, as you’ll hear, this acclaimed international speaker, elder care leader, writer and geronto…

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Cyclist raises cancer awareness at the age of 81 & Where should people spend their summer? 19:01

2M ago19:01

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June 9, 2024- Cyclist raises cancer awareness at the age of 81 & Where should people spend their summer?This weekend will mark the 17th annual Princess Margaret RIDE to Conquer Cancer. More than 5,000 cyclists will ride over 200 kms over the two days, starting from the Exhibition Place in Toronto to Niagara Falls, with a pit stop in Hamilton. Last …

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80th Anniversary of D-Day & The Health Benefits of Tai Chi 19:34

2M ago19:34

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June 2 2024- 80th Anniversary of D-Day & The Health Benefits of Tai ChiOn D-Day, 6 June 1944, the Allies came ashore in Normandy, France when some fourteen thousand Canadians stormed Juno Beach that day, and launched a campaign that helped turn the tide of the Second World War. Both in this country and abroad, Canadians are encouraged to explore th…

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Episode 3: The Place of Objects 48:17

3M ago48:17

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Nlaka’pamux knowledge keeper John Haugen describes baskets the Lytton First Nation Community lost during the 2021 wildfire and discusses the role of basketry in the community. The meaning and the making of baskets in the community draws together food systems, local ecological knowledge, colonial land and resource use disruptions, and the circulatio…

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Canada's Truck Problem & Cancer Diagnoses in the ER 19:08

3M ago19:08

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May 26 2024-Canada's Truck Problem & Cancer Diagnoses in the ERHave you noticed that most of the vehicles on our roads are very big and getting bigger every season? Eight of the top 10 are now defined as trucks and some experts say they are a health and safety hazard. Libby Znaimer spoke with HEC Montréal Associate Finance Professor Amir Barnea.AND…

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Release the Chickens! Part 4 of 4 16:00

3M ago16:00

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Bruce and Sharon shift gears to their non fiction readings, including The Emperor of All Ailments month others. Sharon shares her love of Liquid Death and Bruce admits that he has discovered ultra caffeinated coffee. There is also some discussion about Barnes and Noble not stocking hard back books. They talk about print on demand, and Bruce postula…

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Dr. Eileen De Villa reflects on her leadership during COVID-19 & Life after Caregiving 19:08

3M ago19:08

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May 19 2024- Dr. Eileen De Villa reflects on her leadership during COVID-19 & Life after CaregivingShe became a household name as one of the key leaders who guided us through the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Eileen de Villa announced she will step down as Toronto’s Medical Officer of Health at the end of the year. She spoke with Libby Znaimer about her r…

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Release the Chickens! Part 3 of 4 10:04

3M ago10:04

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The third part of the episode sees Bruce and sharon continuing to share their current reads, such as the Goblin Emperor by Katherine Addison among others.. Things that get mentioned: https://www.katherineaddison.com/books https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/author/tessa-harris/ https://douglasstarr.com https://redwombatstudio.com https://nicolagriffith…

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Release the Chickens! Part 2 of 4 11:05

3M ago11:05

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In the second part of this episode, Bruce and Sharon talk about book awards and their relevancy. They talk about how different awards are decided, based on their structure. They also talk about the blurring lines of category and genre. Things that get mentioned: https://www.ala.org/alsc/awardsgrants/bookmedia/caldecott https://www.thehugoawards.org…

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Anti-Israel protests are not peace protests & Liberal MP Pam Damoff describes toxicity in politics 19:15

3M ago19:15

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May 12 2024-Anti-Israel protests are not peace protests & Liberal MP Pam Damoff describes toxicity in politicsThe late iconic anti war activist Jerry Rubin's son has written an article titled "This is definitely not my dad’s antiwar protest", referring to the current anti-Israel encampments at universities and elsewhere across the globe following t…

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Release the Chickens! Part 1 of 4 8:58

3M ago8:58

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In this episode, Bruce and Sharon talk about getting back to events and Bruce shares some of the panels he will be facilitating at an upcoming convention. Sharon talks about attending the Roadside Book Festival. Things that get mentioned: https://www.greatspiritanimalsanctuary.org/ https://roadsidebookfestival.com https://mesabookfestival.com https…

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Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Journey to Self-Acceptance & Jane Philpott on the Primary Care Crisis 19:13

3M ago19:13

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May 5 2024-Sophie Grégoire Trudeau's Journey to Self-Acceptance & Jane Philpott on the Primary Care CrisisIt’s not exactly a memoir - though the Prime Minister’s ex, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau talks about her struggle with an eating disorder, growing up an only child, and meeting Justin Trudeau. Her book is about her journey to self-awareness and self…

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Crossing the Trans Canada Trail at 50 & Preparing Your Lawn 18:10

4M ago18:10

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April 28 2024-Crossing the Trans Canada Trail at 50 & Preparing Your LawnThe first person to cross the Trans Canada Trail:500 DAYS IN THE WILD, a documentary by the award-winning filmmaker Dianne Whelan who spent six years crossing the entire 24,000 kilometre Trans Canada Trail, mostly alone. She began in St. John’s Newfoundland in 2015 ending in V…

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Canadian charitable donations dropping: report & National Volunteer Week 19:05

4M ago19:05

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April 21 2024- Canadian charitable donations dropping: report & National Volunteer WeekHave you ever made any charitable donations? Do you still make them? Any? Or have you stopped? Many have as Nicole Danesi at CanadaHelps explains.ANDNational Volunteer Week that just ended is held annually as a way to celebrate the many who give of their time to …

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How a Runaway Orphan Became a Big Time Chef & Are We Too Afraid of Cancer? 19:01

4M ago19:01

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How a Runaway Orphan Became a Big Time ChefA new documentary-"Born Hungry"-tells the real life rags to riches tale of Sash Simpson, a runaway child from the streets of India, who was adopted into a Toronto family with 31 siblings before becoming a world-renowned chef. Libby spoke with Chef Sash Simpson about his life and why he decided that now was…

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An Elder Rights Lawyer's Fight Against For-Profit Homes & What You Need to Know About Tinnitus 17:53

4M ago17:53

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An Elder Rights Lawyers Fight Against For-Profit Homes is the subject of new Doc "Stolen Time" Elder rights lawyer and advocate Melissa Miller is the subject of a new documentary–titled “Stolen time”-- that follows her legal battle against some of the world’s most powerful long-term care corporations. I talked with her about the film which chronicl…

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Religion in Canada & Ottawa’s Arms Embargo with Israel 16:55

5M ago16:55

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March 31 2024 - Religion in Canada & Ottawa’s Arms Embargo with Israel What Research Tells Us About Canadians’ Relationship with ReligionIt’s Easter Sunday and it’s likely that family dinners and easter egg Hunts outstripped church attendance as a way to mark the holiday. Formal religious observance has been declining for years in our country thoug…

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Cottage Country Prices Set to Spike in Ontario & A Total Solar Eclipse is Coming 17:54

5M ago17:54

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Cottage Country Prices Set to Spike in OntarioCottage country prices are set to soar again as Zoomers look to switch family homes for country retirement living. According to a recreational property report out this week from Royal LePage, the national median single-family price forecast is set to increase by 5%, with all of Canada's provincial recre…

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AI Compassionate Companions & Zelensky's Showman Journey 17:46

5M ago17:46

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Eldercare Evolved: AI Companions & CompassionExploring AI companions in eldercare: Meet VIV, offering conversation and compassion. We discuss the latest report from the National Institute on Ageing and the transformative role of technology, featuring Catherine Phee's experience with dementia. Is this the future? Dr. Adriana Shnall weighs in. From A…

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24 - Scott & Nicole (Abandoned Rail Brewing): Rails, Ales, and Bicycle Tales: The ARBC Journey 1:03:58

5M ago1:03:58

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Dive in with us as we chat with Scott and Nicole, the awesome duo behind Abandoned Rail Brewing Co. (ARBC)! 🍻 They've created a beautiful spot along the KVR trail for craft beer lovers. We're talking all about their journey, the ins and outs of brewing, and how they’re making a splash in the community. It's a heartwarming tale of beer, dreams, and …

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Hamas Likely Committed Rape on October 7th: UN Report & A 100-Year-Old Internet Sensation 19:55

5M ago19:55

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UN Report finds Hamas likely committed rape during Oct. 7th massacre: This week, the UN special representative on sexual violence in conflict presented a report concluding that rape and gang rape likely occurred during the October 7 Hamas attack in Southern Israel. It also found “clear and convincing” evidence that hostages were raped while being h…

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Episode 2: Salvage 38:53

5M ago38:53

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In the wake of the fire, concerns about contamination slow down efforts to salvage material from the burn site. The BC Heritage Emergency Response Network aids Lytton’s organizations—especially the Lytton Chinese History Museum, founded by Lorna Fandrich—to access and recover material from the sites. Most of Lorna’s collection burned, but she was a…

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Older Zoomers' Attitudes Towards Downsizing & A Looming Shortage of Burial Spaces in Toronto 15:52

6M ago15:52

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Older Zoomers Are Delaying Their Home Downsizing Plans:There’s been a demographic shift when it comes to Boomers downsizing from their homes. In fact, according to Canada Mortgage and Housing, Seniors are now less likely to sell their homes before the age of 85, a big change from three decades ago. Boomers are not expected to downsize in a meaningf…

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Intergenerational Living & Cars Zoomers Love to Drive 18:37

6M ago18:37

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Homesharing program pairing Students with Seniors:An Ontario based company is making intergenerational living normal in Canada. SpacesShared is a home sharing platform that matches students with Seniors who have empty bedrooms and the company says it’s been overwhelmed by requests. With affordable housing more elusive than ever, this program is not…

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Let's Talk About Sex & Ageism in Politics 18:51

6M ago18:51

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How Canadians Are Enjoying Sex: On Valentine’s day this week, Sociologist Tina Fetner released a book on Canadian sexual practices based on the first ever survey of what Canadian adults do in the bedroom and who they do it with. It’s called "Sex in Canada: The Who, Why, When, and How of Getting Down Up North". And Libby started the conversation by …

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The King's Health & Clinical Trials for Cancer Patients 17:28

6M ago17:28

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The King's Cancer Diagnosis: There’s been an outpouring of sympathy and support since King Charles III revealed that he’s been diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer. At the age of 75, he was finally putting his own stamp on the monarchy after ascending the throne in September 2022 following the death of his mother Queen Elizabeth. Libby talk…

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Your Cardiovascular Health & Exercising Over Age 50 18:47

6M ago18:47

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What a new report tells us about Cardiac ArrestA new report from the Heart and Stroke Foundation finds that this potentially fatal event occurring outside a hospital is far more prevalent than we thought. Cardiologist Dr. Christopher Labos tells us simple training could save lives.Are you exercising right after the age of 50? Are you still sticking…

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Relative of Hamas Hostage Speaks Out & Putting Five Love Languages to the Test 19:14

7M ago19:14

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Michael Levy's brother is still being held by Hamas. He shares his story:Like so many around the world, and specifically Israel, just mention October 7th and the nightmare of that day replays in their minds many times each day. Michael Levy's brother was taken hostage by the terrorist group while attending the Nova Music Festival and his sister-in-…

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National Non-Smoking Week & Ontario Launches New LTC Investigations Unit 18:34

7M ago18:34

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January 21 2024-National Non-Smoking Week & Ontario Launches New LTC Investigations Unit National Non-Smoking WeekQuick quiz: What’s the leading preventable cause of disease and death in Canada? If you said tobacco then you’re right. With 46-thousand dying from it each year and National Non-Smoking Week upon us, Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analys…

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Blue Monday & CARP Survey shows Zoomers Have the Travel Bug 18:16

7M ago18:16

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Blue Monday and research about Seasonal Affective DisorderBlue Monday has officially been called the most depressing day of the year. It was dreamed up to help advertisers cash in on everything from travel to gym memberships. But the broader Seasonal Affective Disorder is when the post holiday lull, stretched finances, and poor weather with less da…

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Brick Cave: Three Questions to Ask Yourself Before You Submit Your Manuscript 20:04

7M ago20:04

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PSE Bob Nelson of Brick Cave Media shares his thoughts on three questions that any writer should ask themselves before they start to submit their manuscript to a publisher. About Brick Cave Media™ The Brick Cave Podcast is ©2024 Brick Cave Media LLC., all rights reserved. for more information on Brick Cave Media, visit the organization's website at…

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New Year Resolutions & Canadian CEO Salaries 19:00

7M ago19:00

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David Macdonald On Canada's highest-paid CEOsAlmost 15 million dollars. That’s how much 100 of Canada’s top CEOs were paid in 2022--an all time high. And it's more than double what the top executives were paid in 2008. Compare that to the typical Canadian worker who got an average three per cent raise to just over 60 thousand a year. By comparison,…

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