Best Charlottetown Podcasts (2024)

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On the phone-in: Bob Bancroft answers questions about wildlife. Off the top of the show, we hear an update on blueberries in the Maritimes and a new farmer's market opened in Charlottetown over the weekend ... 53:24

8d ago53:24

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Wildlife biologist, Bob Bancroft, answers questions about animals and birds on the phone-in. And off the top of the show. we speak with Peter Burgess, executive director of the Wild Blueberry Producers Association of NS. He says the crop this season is early. And in Charlottetown, a new farmer's market opened over the weekend.…

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TPS250: Charlottetown Reds 1:45:59

11d ago1:45:59

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The gang at The Produce Stand are joined by their buddy PJ to discuss Shoresy 3, episode 2: Charlottetown Reds. Final Rating Victor: Fresh Tanya: Fresh Al: Fresh Mat: Fresh PJ: Fresh MVP Victor: Michaels Tanya: Shoresy Al: Ziig Mat: Shoresy PJ: Hitch Scientific Twitter Poll Fresh: - Clearance: - Compost: - BLACK TO THE FUTURE - EPISODE 1 The Watch …

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On the phone-in: Alex Khasnabish from Mount St Vincent University answers questions about disinformation and propaganda. And off the top of the show, we hear about an incident near Digby involving farmed ... 52:43

14h ago52:43

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On the phone-in: We have a discussion about the dangers of disinformation and propaganda. Our guest is Alex Khasnabish who's a professor and chair of the department of Sociology and Anthropology at Mount St. Vincent University in Halifax. And off the top of the show. We hear about an incident near Digby involving farmed salmon. Our guests are Joel …

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On the phone-in: How do you like your downtown? And off the top, Dr Danielle Williams with CFIA describes a parasite called MSX that affects oysters. MSX has been detected in Bedeque Bay on PEI. 52:50

14h ago52:50

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On the phone-in: We discuss the elements that make for a dynamic downtown area in the Maritimes. Our guests are Paul MacKinnon in Halifax and Dawn Alan in Charlottetown. And off the top of the show, Dr Danielle Willliams from the Canadian Food Inspection Agency describes a parasite called MSX that affects oysters. MSX has been detected in Bedeque B…

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Genesis 10:18-11:9 22:15

2d ago22:15

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Sermon by Colton CarrickBy Redemption Church PEI

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On the phone-in: Jim White takes your questions about painting & staining. And off the top of the show, we hear about a boat fire in Point du Chene, NB. And the potato crop on PEI is ahead of schedule ... 53:05

1d ago53:05

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On the phone-in: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, answers your questions. And off the top of the show, Victor Cormier, the general manager of the Pointe-du-Chene Harbour Authority, explains how some guys on jet-skis stopped a burning boat from destroying the whole marina. And the CBC's Nancy Russell finds out why the potato crop on PEI is t…

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Preparation

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We prepare for the future based on the assurance of God's loving care for us, and we trust him with the outcome. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 5:1-8.

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TPS251: Vaughan Canadesi 1:27:05

1d ago1:27:05

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The gang at The Produce Stand are joined their buddy Jack to recap/review Episode 3 of Shoresy 3: Vaughan Canadesi. Kacey fills in for an ailing Victor.By pftwcast@gmail.com (PFTW)

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Four counties on Mainland, NS, had flooding overnight. We speak with councillor Dick Killam in Halls Harbour. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire and Brett Ruskin file reports. And Niki Jabbour answers gardening ... 53:16

4d ago53:16

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The remnants of post tropic storm Beryl drops torrential rain on part of the Mainland NS. Councillor Dick Killam from Halls Harbour, NS, describes the damage in his community. The CBC's Gareth Hampshire and Brett Ruskin also file reports.And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Julia Cornish gives advice on separation and divorce. Off the top of the show, we hear about a controversy connected to the Fredericton Pride parade and from a former coach of Jacob ... 53:22

5d ago53:22

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On the phone-in: Lawyer Julia Cornish provides advice for people who are going through a separation and divorce. Off the top of the show, we hear about a controversy connected to the Fredericton Pride parade. And Angela Morrison, a former soccer coach of Jacob Shaffelburg, discusses last night's game against Argentina at the Copa America tournament…

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On the phone-in: Michael Haynes & James Donald share their expertise on hiking in the region. Off the top, we speak with Michael Kabelen from the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. 52:52

7d ago52:52

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On the phone-in: Michael Haynes in NS and James Donald in NB share their top suggestions for great hikes in the Maritimes. They also answer all your questions. Off the top of the show, we speak with Michael Kabalen from the Affordable Housing Association of Nova Scotia. And the CBC's Josefa Cameron on PEI tells us about "speed friending" at Pride P…

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On the phone-in: Lauren Park answers questions on bee-keeping. And off the top of the show, we hear from Angela Morrison who used to coach Jacob Shaffelburg. We also hear from his grandmother on PEI. 52:56

7d ago52:56

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On the phone-in: Lauren Park who's an experienced beekeeper answers questions about beekeeping. Off the top of the show. We speak with Angela Morrison who used to coach soccer star, Jacob Shaffelburg. We also hear from his grandmother, Anne Smith, who lives in Stratford, PEI. Team Canada takes on Argentina tonight at the Copa America tournament.…

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Genesis 8:1-9:17 20:43

9d ago20:43

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Sermon by Colton CarrickBy Redemption Church PEI

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Genesis 6:9-7:24 28:15

9d ago28:15

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Sermon by Colton CarrickBy Redemption Church PEI

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Courage

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Will Esther have courage that is deeply rooted in God's providence? Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 4:1-17.

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On the phone-in: Energy advisor Barry Walker provides advice on cooling and heating systems. And at the top of the show, we hear about the new med school in Charlottetown and a new Indigenous mural Fredericton ... 52:59

11d ago52:59

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Barry Walker, who's an energy advisor, provides advice about heat pumps as well as heating and cooling systems. And off the top of the show, we hear about the construction of the new medical school in Charlottetown as well as a new mural at the Fredericton public library by Wolastoqi artist, Emma Hassencahl-Perley.…

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On the phone-in: Silvia Jay answers questions about dog behaviour. We hear about a dead humpback whale in the Stewiacke River. And dog owners travelling to the US after Aug 1 will face changes. 52:33

12d ago52:33

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Today's phone-in is with dog behaviour expert, Sivlia Jay. Off the top of the show, we speak with Tonya Wmmer from MARS about a dead humpback whale in the Stewiacke River. And Dr Tracy Fisher with the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association talks about changes coming August 1st for dog owners who travel to the US.…

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A woman in Charlottetown who runs Boonoonoonoos -- restaurant in Charlottetown that serves Caribbean food -- discusses her concerns about Hurricane Beryl. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers gardening ... 52:56

13d ago52:56

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Sascha Gordon and her husband run Boonoonoonoos -- a restaurant in Charlottetown that serves Caribbean food. Sascha talks with us about her concerns for her family back in Jamaica with Hurricane Beryl hitting the island today. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour answers gardening questions.

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Dr Lucas Roscoe with Natural Resources Canada updates us on the experiment with Laricobius beetles that eat HWA. We hear about L.M. Montgomery events on PEI. And on the phone-in: Diane Leblanc on birding ... 52:26

14d ago52:26

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In Southwest NS, Hemlock Wooly Adelgid has been killing hemlocks. Last Fall, an experiment was launched that saw the importation of Laricobius beeles from BC. Laricobius beetles eat Hemlock Wooly Adelgid. Dr Lucas Roscoe from Natural Resources Canada provides an update on whether the Laricobius survived the winter in NS. People on PEI are organizin…

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Destruction

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Haman wants to destroy all the Jewish people living in Persia, but we see that much more destruction will come as a result. Pastor Luke preaches from Esther 3:1-15.

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TPS249: 4-6 1:26:40

16d ago1:26:40

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The gang at The Produce Stand are joined by their buddy Cat to discuss the season 3 premier of Shoresy: 4-6. Final Rating Tanya: Clearance Al: Fresh Mat: Fresh Victor: Fresh Cat: Fresh MVP Tanya: Sanguinet Mat: Sanguinet Victor: Sanguinet Al: Sanguinet Cat: Sanguinet Scientific Twitter Poll Fresh: - Clearance: - Compost: -…

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Listeners sound off about loud vehicles. And on the phone-in, automotive expert Doug Bethune takes your calls. 52:53

18d ago52:53

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We hear your thoughts (loud and clear) on yesterday's interview about noisy vehicles. And on the phone-in, automotive expert Doug Bethune diagnoses your car troubles.

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Councillor David Hickey in Saint John, NB, discusses ideas to improve the city's noise bylaw to combat loud vehicles. We hear about a new coin launched on PEI. And on the phone-in: Todd Boland on shrubs ... 52:40

19d ago52:40

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Councillor David Hickey in Saint John, NB, says a number of residents are concerned about excessively loud motorcycles and vehicles. He's investigating improving the city's noise bylaw. On PEI, the Royal Canadian Mint launches a new coin to celebrate L.M. Montgomery. And on the phone-in: Horticulturalist Todd Boland provides advice on shrubs and vi…

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We hear from Marc Mes with the Canadian Coast Guard about environmental programs to reduce carbon emissions. People on PEi work to run lighthouses. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele. 52:30

20d ago52:30

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Marc Mes, who's the deputy commissioner of Canadian Coast Guard programs, discusses how the Coast Guard is reducing carbon emissions. People on PEI work to maintain lighthouses. On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele. And in New Brunswick, two youths are hired to be River Keepers on the Saint John River.…

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An immigration lawyer weighs in on a recent NS labour board decision in favour of temporary foreign workers. And on the phone-in: great summer reads! 52:43

21d ago52:43

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An immigration lawyer weighs in on a recent NS labour board decision in favour of temporary foreign workers. And on the phone-in: we share recommendations for great summer reading!

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Judges 14 25:08

23d ago25:08

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Sermon by Andrew DreiseBy Redemption Church PEI

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Judges 13 31:07

23d ago31:07

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Sermon by Andrew DreiseBy Redemption Church PEI

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TPS248: An Interview With Camille Sullivan 56:47

22d ago56:47

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The gang at The Produce Stand are joined by Camille Sullivan (Laura Mohr) for a chat about her career and being on Shoresy.By pftwcast@gmail.com (PFTW)

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LOCOmotion 600: A 600km bicycle event across mainland Nova Scotia. And on the phone-in: Repair expert Aaron Publicover answers your questions. 52:49

22d ago52:49

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Have you ever tried to bike 600km? Well about two dozen Nova Scotians did this past weekend as part of the LOCOmotion 600 endurance event. Organizer and participant Ashleigh Myles tells us about the event and what's next for this active group of cyclists. And on the phone-in: Our repair expert Aaron Publicover answers your questions.…

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Timing

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The gracious sovereign hand of God always at work through his divine providence, and His timing is always perfect. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 2:19-23.

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TPS247: Tobias Kicks Out The Letterkenny Jams 1:41:44

23d ago1:41:44

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The gang at The Produce Stand are joined by their buddy Tobias from Missouri who kicks out his top ten favourite Letterkenny jams.By pftwcast@gmail.com (PFTW)

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The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS, about National Indigenous Peoples Day. PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour gives gardening advice. 52:53

25d ago52:53

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The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS -- the site of the former residential school -- on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Melissa Peter-Paul on PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

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TPS246: An Interview With Maclean Fish 1:01:22

24d ago1:01:22

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The gang at The Produce Stand are joined by Maclean Fish, who plays Jory Jordan on Shoresy.By pftwcast@gmail.com (PFTW)

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses an announcement today on the National School Food Program and other issues such as affordability. And on the phone-in: Lesley Anderson answers questions on genealogy ... 52:53

26d ago52:53

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Westville, NS today for an announcement on the National School Food Program. He also speaks with us about issues such as affordability. And on the phone-in: Lesley Anderson provides advice on researching your family tree.

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Painless Parker: Renegade Dentist 28:44

25d ago28:44

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A small-town boy from the Maritimes becomes obscenely wealthy and ridiculously famous in America for dentist circuses... This story appears in the brand new SECOND Backyard History book! Order a signed copy at backyardhistory.ca/bookBy Andrew MacLean

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The Maritime Lobster Processors Association comments on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant. Foreign workers on PEI resume a hunger strike. And on the phone-in: Chris Harvey-Clark on sharks ... 52:46

27d ago52:46

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Nat Richard, the executive director of the Maritime Lobster Processors Association. comments on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant in Beaurivage, NB. Foreign workers on PEI resume a hunger strike and stage a protest today in Charlottetown. And on the phone-in: Shark researcher, Chris Harvey-Clark, answers questions on sharks.…

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Some farmers are getting out of strawberry farming because it's not profitable. Others are turning to new methods like growing undercover. And on the phone-in: Laura Penny talks about the value of a degree ... 52:51

28d ago52:51

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The way farmers grow strawberries is changing in the Maritimes. Some are getting out of the crop. Others are growing undercover so they are less vulnerable to climate change. And on the phone-in: Laura Penny discusses the value of a university degree.

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Fred Whoriskey from the Ocean Tracking Network discusses the possibility of warning signs for sharks this summer. We hear an update from Beaurivage, NB. And on the phone-in: Jim White on painting & staining ... 52:44

29d ago52:44

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There are more sharks in our waters these days. We talk with Fred Whoriskey from the Ocean Tracking Network at Dalhousie University about the possibility of warning signs about sharks at some beaches in NS this summer. Maisie Rae McNaughton from the Kent Clean Air Committee provides an update on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant in Be…

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Transformation

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The only way we can ever be transformed into the glorious goal God intends for us is through his power and grace. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 2:1-18.

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TPS245: TPS Potpourri 1:41:23

30d ago1:41:23

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We don’t have any one big thing to talk about, but we do have a BUNCH of little things to talk about, so we’re going to talk about them. We’re just going to sit here and talk about them. We’ll answer some questions and we have some guests lined up, so stick around it might be interesting!By pftwcast@gmail.com (PFTW)

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Jesse Vergen, owner of the Saint John Ale House at Market Square, describes his frustration over the delay in opening the patio area. And on the phone-in: What is a Death Café? 53:12

1M ago53:12

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The Fire Marshal's Office has delayed the opening of the new patio system at Market Square in Saint John. We speak with Jesse Vergen, owner of the Saint John Ale House about his frustrations.And on the phone-in: We talk with Anne Marie Hartford and Karen Lake about the Death Café meetings they hold in Fredericton.…

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Paul D'Eon who has 50 years experience with the Lifesaving Society of NS comments on drowning incidents. We hear about neglect at Gateway Village on PEI. And on the phone-in: Experts answer questions on ... 53:00

1M ago53:00

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This week, two young men from India died at Gibson Falls in NB. Paul D'Eon, who has 50 years experience with the Lifesaving Society of NS, says newcomers to Canada are more vulnerable to drowning. People in Borden-Carleton, PEI, comment on the level of neglect at Gateway Village. And on the phone-in: Dr Jill Hudson in NB and Dan Hennessey in NS ans…

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The volunteer fire chief in Elgin, NB, discusses a fatal accident this week at Gibson Falls. Students on PEI get lessons on agricultural history. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle provides advice ... 52:43

1M ago52:43

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Kent Steeves, who's the volunteer fire chief in the village of Elgin, NB, provides details about a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two young men at Gibson Falls on Monday. Students on PEI get lessons on agricultural history at Orwell Corner Historic Village. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessical Lyle gives advice on wills and estate plannin…

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Genesis 5:1-6:8 25:54

1M ago25:54

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Sermon by Colton CarrickBy Redemption Church PEI

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NS Auditor General Kim Adair reports on a rise in violence in schools. Health PEI looks for options for summer staffing. And on the phone-in: Two experts discuss the challenge of navigating difficult friendships ... 52:59

1M ago52:59

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Kim Adair, Nova Scotia's Auditor General, holds a news conference about a dramatic increase in the incidence of violence in schools. Health PEI offers workers extra cash if they agree to work extra shifts this summer. Union leaders have concerns. And on the phone-in: Dr. Laura Eramian and Dr. Peter Mallory discuss navigating difficult friendships.…

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A historic sawmill in Digby County was destroyed by fire this weekend, and the Abegweit First Nation hosted the first mawi'omi of the season. And on the phone-in: maintaining your memory. 52:52

1M ago52:52

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A historic sawmill in Digby County, NS, was destroyed by fire this weekend, and on PEI the Abegweit First Nation hosted the first mawi'omi, or powwow, of the season. And on the phone-in: we discuss memory loss and how to avoid it with Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose.

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Honour

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While Xerxes' actions should have brought shame and Vashti's integrity honour, due to the structure of their civilization the reverse happens. Pastor Jeff preaches from Esther 1:10-22.

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TPS244: Takeover IX 1:32:02

1M ago1:32:02

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Al is away at podcast conferences all week so the takeover team assembled.By pftwcast@gmail.com (PFTW)

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Health care workers at the Moncton Hospital form a choir as a creative outlet. A boy on PEI trades a bag of potatoes for a signed Blue Jays baseball. And on the phone-in: Jon Stone discusses native plants ... 52:41

1M ago52:41

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Nurses, doctors, paramedicine students and pharmacists at the Moncton Hospital have formed a new choir called "Music in Medicine" as a creative outlet. A boy on PEI takes a bag of PEI potatoes to Toronto and trades it for a signed baseball with Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Ramano. And on the phone-in: Jon Stone answers questions about native plants tha…

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NS announces a new policy on cell phones in classrooms. Two men from PEI talk about their trip to Normandy for D-Day ceremonies. And on the phone-in: Colette Robicheau provides advice on decluttering. 52:43

1M ago52:43

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The Nova Scotia Department of Education announces a new policy on cell phones in the classroom, starting in September. The CBC's Jean Laroche has the details. Two men from PEI discuss their family connection to D-Day and their trip to Normandy this week. And on the phone-in: Colette Robicheau provides advice on decluttering. Plus, two young student…

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