Best Barry Osborne Podcasts (2024)

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Rural Missions Podcast - Barry Osborne 34:03

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In this episode we are joined by Rev Barry Osborne, the founder of Rural Missions.By Rural Missions

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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

15h 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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Rural Missions Podcast - Dom Conidi 28:41

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In this episode we are joined by Dom Conidi who is an ex-headteacher and now works as Central Region Mission Team Leader for Scripture Union.By Rural Missions

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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

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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

15h 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

15h 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

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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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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

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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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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

13h 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

3d 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

3d 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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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

14h 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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Rural Missions Podcast - John Plumb 16:57

16d ago16:57

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In this episode we are joined by John Plumb who runs Southfields Farm over in Coleshill.By Rural Missions

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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

2d 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

3d 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

4d 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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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

19d 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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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

14d 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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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

9d 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

23d 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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The Omnibus Show E070 Judge David Dreyer and Rick Markoff On a Friendship Greater Than Division 24:51

11d ago24:51

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Carmel, IN – September 3, 2024 – On this episode of The Omnibus Show, we welcome the Honorable Judge David Dreyer (Ret.) for the Marion County Superior Court, along with Rick Markoff of the Carmel Rotary Club and the 2021 Rotarian of the Year. This program will focus on their friendship and what developed as a deeper loyalty, hearing about the atta…

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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

14d ago53:04

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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

15d ago52:53

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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

16d ago53:18

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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

17d 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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The Omnibus Show E069 Great American Songbook's Chris Lewis On Music Archives, Education, & Dementia Care 42:31

18d ago42:31

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Carmel, IN – August 26, 2024 – On this episode of The Omnibus Show, we welcome Chris Lewis, Executive Director of The Great American Songbook Foundation. Lewis assumed his role with the Songbook Foundation in 2017, after five years as Director of Programs. He oversees all the organization’s activities, including management of the Songbook Archives …

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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

18d 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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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

21d 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

22d 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

23d ago53:13

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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

24d ago52:54

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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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The Omnibus Show E068 IU Emeritus Foundation President Curt Simic On Higher Education and Philanthropy 49:33

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Carmel, IN – August 19, 2024 – On this episode of The Omnibus Show, we welcome Curt Simic, Indiana University Foundation President Emeritus. He is a national leader in fundraising for higher education and has worked for several universities in his over 40-year career. Simic discusses the successes during his years, the challenges of higher educatio…

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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

25d 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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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

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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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Rural Missions Podcast - Jon Sewell 33:33

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In this episode we are joined by Jon Sewell aka Jon Jackal, who is a youth worker and evangelist.By Rural Missions

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On the phone-in: Physiotherapist Laura Lundquist answers questions about pain and preventing injuries. And off the top, we hear about the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024 and a Mi'kmaq basket weaving class ... 52:50

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On the phone-in today our guest is physiotherapist Laura Lundquist who answers questions about pain relief and preventing injuries. And off the top of the show, we speak with Simon Thibault at the Congrès Mondial Acadien 2024. We also hear about a Mi'kmaq basket weaving class on PEI.

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On the phone-in today: Lawyer Jessica Lyle answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear updates from PEI about access to family lawyers and regulating podiatry ... 52:39

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle from Touchstone Legal in Dartmouth answers questions about wills and estate planning. And off the top of the show, we hear about concerns on PEI about people having difficulty accessing family lawyers. We also hear about moves to regulate podiatry on PEI.

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The Omnibus Show E067 IN Rep Jerry Torr Discusses Accomplishments, Music, and the Upcoming Election 33:38

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Carmel, IN – August 12, 2024 – On this episode of The Omnibus Show, we welcome Indiana State Representative, Jerry Torr, from House District 39 in Hamilton County. Torr has been a member of the Indiana House of Representatives since 1996. Hear about his experiences in the House as he served on the committees of Employment, Labor, and Pensions; Rule…

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On the phone-in: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, provides advice. And off the top of the show, we hear about 24 kittens and cats that filled up the Bide Awhile animal shelter in Dartmouth. 53:02

1M ago53:02

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On the phone-in today: Our painting and staining expert, Jim White, gives advice for your next project. And off the top of the show we speak with Liesje Somers-Blonde, the executive director of the Bide Awhile animal shelter in Dartmouth. They received 24 kittens and cats on Friday and now the shelter is at-capacity.…

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Today's phone-in: we ask for your favourite moments from the Olympics. And we get a first-hand account of watching the Olympics in Paris. 53:04

1M ago53:04

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On the phone-in: we ask for your favourite moments of the Olympics so far. And we check in with our Halifax colleague Sabrina Fabian to hear what it's like covering the Olympics in-person in Paris.

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Today's phone-in: we discuss mass timber construction. And we hear about efforts to introduce rod and reel fishing for swordfish in Nova Scotia. 52:41

1M ago52:41

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On the phone-in: we discuss the possibilities and limitations of mass timber wood construction. But first, we hear about efforts to introduce a rod and reel fishing method to replace harpoon fishing for swordfish in NS.

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On the phone-in: dog behaviour specialist Silvia Jay answers your questions about your canine friend. But first, when is it OK for municipalities to provide financial help for people living rough to return ... 52:59

1M ago52:59

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On the phone-in: dog behaviour specialist Silvia Jay answers your questions about your canine friend. But first, when is it OK for municipalities to provide financial help for people living rough to return to their home communities?

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On the phone-in: Indigenous tourism. A new report looks at the successes and shortcomings of the fire and emergency response to last year's wildfire in Nova Scotia. And a daughter remembers her Olympian ... 53:01

2M ago53:01

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Today on the phone-in: we discuss Indigenous tourism and how it could help expand our understanding of the world. But first, a new report looks at the successes and shortcomings of the fire and emergency response to last year's wildfire in Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia. And on PEI, a daughter remembers her Olympian father who competed at the 1924 Pa…

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The Omnibus Show E066 Marria Peduto On Studying Abroad and the Business of Fish 35:15

1M ago35:15

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Carmel, IN – August 5, 2024 – On this episode of The Omnibus Show, we welcome Marria Peduto, an Indiana University student and Fulbright Research Scholar, who has extensively studied abroad. Peduto is an Indianapolis native whose career and education have brought her to every continent and over 20 countries. She recently completed a Fulbright grant…

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. And we hear how a PEI farmer is improving resiliency after Fiona. 52:58

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. But first, we hear about improving farm resiliency on PEI, and some more of your thoughts on how to support local farmers and buy more local food.

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Rural Missions Podcast - Pete Atkins 33:18

2M ago33:18

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In this episode we are joined by Dr Pete Atkins, who is a fresh expressions pioneer leading Threshold Church in Lincoln, seeking to do church differently.By Rural Missions

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Today's phone-in: we discuss why to buy local food, and what could make it easier. And Graham Nickerson talks about the significance of Emancipation Day. 53:14

1M ago53:14

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Today on the phone-in: we discuss reasons to buy local food and how to make it easier. But first, Graham Nickerson reflects on Emancipation Day and Black Maritime history.

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