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If you're trying to think your way into learning French, you're doing it wrong. Learn French like you did English: by hearing a huge amount of it. (With at least a vague idea of what it means!) Thousands of French Phrases, along with the English translations, presented directly to your brain: from practical to philosophical to flirting. Just phrases, no filler! Go way beyond the French language basics to not just communicate, but actually become an interesting person in French. As an audio-o ...
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Achewillow

Amy Frost and J-F. Dubeau

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Achewillow is a storytelling podcast about Miriam DuFour, a French Canadian woman drawn into the bizarre world of Achewillow and her own family’s history in that town. Through her eyes we discover a strange landscape of subtle magics, bizarre people, coffee, the occasional demon, and baked goods. Written by J-F. Dubeau and narrated by Amy Frost
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Mental Health Much?, the podcast that talks about everything queer and mental health. Each episode, Vincent - a French-Canadian therapist living in Toronto, Canada - invites a friend or a colleague over to discuss mental health, queerness and everything under the sun. Some episodes will be recorded in French. Follow us on Instagram @mentalhealthmuch
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Honest reviews of cafes and restaurants from a Moroccan/French/Canadian/Australian food-lover. How to spend your money on good food only. I share a unique and authentic perspective to eating out in Sydney, and soon London. Always independent. Nadae Cherradi @nadaelicious
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Political Philosophy, From a Canadian point of view, starting with a deep dive into the Alice-in-Wonderland world of bilingualism politics in New Brunswick. Then five on the political philosophy of the United States and then five on China - the summary of some of the things I learned after a couple of decades teaching in the political science dept at the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Comedy Podcast consisting of the true, and completely fabricated stories of Poppy Steadman and Jake Gordon. With Poppy's Theories and Jakes incredible perception of Good and Evil, each episode is anything but boring.
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Punk rock predates the Sex Pistols and The Clash! Welcome to the world’s only weekly podcast presenting obscure '60s garage punk, garage rock, proto-punk, freakbeat and psychedelia from every part of the planet! 🎸 1960s US deep cuts, Canadian garage and psych, ultra-obscure 60s garage acetates, curios, UK, French, German, Dutch and Italian freakbeat, 'Yugobeat', a wealth of central and south American garage and psych, Japanese 'Group Sounds' and way more! 🎸 Back episodes available at all goo ...
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Unvarnished

Canadian Museums Association

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This three-part series presented in English and French is centered on the state of Canadian Museums today viewed through the lens of the CMA’s 2022 conference theme, Dismantling Foundations to Build a Better Tomorrow. Over the course of this series, we will hear from three speakers sharing their perspectives of the present, past and future of the Canadian Museum sector.
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Franglish MainteNow

Lindoberg Goncalves & Masaru H

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Welcome to the Franglish Maintenow, an English / French bilingual podcast presented by two Brazilian/Canadian guys. Soyez bienvenue au Franglish Maintenow, un balado en Français et Anglais présenté pour deux gars brésilien/canadien.
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There are millions of coaches out there. Hundreds of niches. But who are they? What do they actually do? How do they do it? This unique podcast collaboration features two fun female coaches, Paula Melbourne, a British-Canadian and Clemence Repoux, a French national, who pull back the curtain on coaching, cracking it wide open. Whether you’re a coach looking to gain insights or someone considering making an investment to transform your career or your life, you are guaranteed to laugh, learn, ...
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COMMONS Presents: Inside Kabul INSIDE KABUL is a multi-award winning series that follows the daily life of two young Afghan women, Marwa and Raha. Both have been recording their daily lives since the arrival of the Taliban in August 2021. Should they stay? Leave? And when they leave, what does exile look like? As they contemplate their futures, Raha and Marwa exchange and record hundreds of voice notes with noted French journalist Caroline Gillet. What emerges is a raw and incredibly intimat ...
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Born in New York, raised in Toronto, Jill Culiner has lived in several cars, one closet, a Hungarian mud house, a Bavarian castle, a Turkish cave dwelling, in a haunted house on the English moors, in the Sahara desert, on a Greek island, in several French villages and has worked as a go-go girl, belly dancer, fortune teller, translator, newspaper deliverer, radio broadcaster, contemporary artist, photographer, actress and writer. She has written two mysteries, Sad Summer in Biarritz, and Dea ...
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News of The Times Your gateway to a captivating journey through the darker pages of history. Join us as we dive deep into the annals of crime, unearthing forgotten stories, unsolved mysteries, and notorious criminals from the past. We upload 4 days a week: Sinister Saturdays Murderous Mondays Wicked Wednesdays Frightful Fridays Hosted by Robin Coles
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The Last of the Mohicans is an epic novel by James Fenimore Cooper, first published in January 1826.It was one of the most popular English-language novels of its time, and helped establish Cooper as one of the first world-famous American writers.The story takes place in 1757 during the French and Indian War, when France and Great Britain battled for control of the American and Canadian colonies. During this war, the French often allied themselves with Native American tribes in order to gain ...
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Rugby and coffee makes for good discussion! Good rugby and good coffee brings people together! It’s not just a game - it’s a way of life! Together we can make a difference in kids lives through rugby and coffee and help uplift communities worldwide.
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In Conversation with Paul Wells

Cable Public Affairs Channel (CPAC)

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One of Canada’s best political analysts, Paul Wells, sits down with leading political figures and social influencers for a conversation on the most compelling issues and news of the day. The monthly series is produced by CPAC in partnership with Maclean’s and the National Arts Centre. Maclean’s magazine senior writer Paul Wells is one of Canada’s leading political journalists. In nearly a quarter century on Parliament Hill he has covered four prime ministers and seven federal elections. His ...
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A Winnipeg based podcast focusing on the Winnipeg Jets. Hosted by 3 misinformed friends. Cam, Dan and Greg give their thoughts and analysis on the latest Winnipeg Jets and NHL news. Rarely staying on topic with plenty of banter always makes for an interesting time. Warning - strong language used. Sorry for the obscenities but we are Canadian. In Canada there are three languages spoken - English, French and Hockey. Contact Last Man In Podcast with any questions, concerns, your insight into th ...
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Welcome to Improbable Walks, the travel podcast that brings you to the streets of Paris, wherever you are. Every episode, we discover a new street in the City of Light, strolling into the hidden history and stories of Paris, block by block. Your host is Canadian writer and long-time parisienne, Lisa Pasold. To support this podcast, please become a patron at Patreon
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Word is a project that focuses on race in Canada. The podcast features range from current topics to invited guests sharing their own experiences. Word is recorded on a semi-regular basis in Montreal, QC, Brampton, ON, and Brooklyn, NY. Find us also on iTunes! Jessica Hundal Jessica was born to Punjabi immigrant parents and was primarily raised in Brampton, Ontario. She is currently completing her B.A. in Philosophy, Canadian Studies and Religion at McGill University. Camille Baker Camille wa ...
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Science is awesome. It’s fascinating, it sparks curiosity, and it’s the reason most of us are alive today. Sometimes, it sucks... from applying for funding, to spending hours in the lab, to lack of representation in many science fields. The show is hosted by Ive Velikova, a Master's candidate in science communication at Laurentian University. Each week, we talk about the ins and outs of scientific research and how it impacts our lives. Welcome to Science Sucks! Support this podcast: https:// ...
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A podcast series where each episode marks a key anniversary in Canadian history. The podcast draws connections between past and present, allowing everyone, from history buffs to new Canadians, to contextualize current events and foster critical thinking about the country's future. All episodes are hosted by Angela Misri. There is also a French counterpart of this podcast called Voyages Dans L’Histoire Canadienne so if you’re bilingual and want to listen to more, visit https://lnkfi.re/Voyage ...
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Welcome to Improv Town, the podcast where I interview my favorite improvisers about an improv topic I think they’re great at! Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/improv-town-podcast/id1251040692?mt=2
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Postal Code Chronicles is a Canadian podcast series dedicated exploring the stories of prominent people and its significance with our communities. We noticed that our media is saturated with American stories and wanted to provide a platform to see what success can look like in a Canadian context. We interview artists, academics, entrepreneurs, community leaders and anyone with a story to tell. Our team is mainly based in Toronto and Edmonton. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify. ...
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Everywhere you look these days terrorism and violent extremism dominate the headlines. Whether you follow what is happening in Afghanistan or Iraq, or in the West writ large, we are inundated with news of attacks by groups and individuals fighting for a 'cause'.In a world of multiple voices and opinions it can be very hard to know where to turn. One choice is to look to those who actually worked in counterterrorism in the national security world. In these half-hour podcasts 30-year Canadian ...
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Formula 1 is the world's pinnacle of single seat motorsport. After each F1 race, join three passionate Australian Formula 1 fans Izzy Reely, Michael Nicolo and Daniel Ball as they dissect the race, the personalities and politics of the sport. If you love Formula 1 and would like to hear the Aussie perspective, you'll love this podcast!
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Find out more about black Canadians who contributed to the building of Canada and who are making their mark every day. From our archives Danger, hardship, heroism and tragedy. All are features of black immigration to Canada in the nineteenth century. The story of black immigration to Canada began 400 years ago with the arrival of the French at Port Royal. John Graves Simcoe, the Lieutenant-Governor of Upper Canada, signed the Act Against Slavery in 1793. Many black people came to Canada by t ...
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How many English accents are there in the world? Let me guess; you're thinking American, British, Australian, or Canadian? And what about grammar and vocabulary? Does it change in each country you visit? Let me introduce myself: my name is Kimberley Law, and I've created this podcast for people to continue learning English by being exposed to multiple accents in real-life conversations.
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Every Day is a Food Day

Van Valin Productions & YumDay

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Every food you love has a story. Nerd out on the stories, scandals, history and holidays behind all your favorite foods with foodie Odd Couple and friends Lia Ballentine (The Chef-Creator) and Anna Van Valin (The Foodlosopher). Hear the fascinating stories like the Great Canadian Maple Syrup Heist, the surprising history of Chinese Takeout, an ex-clown who started a movement to get back to the church called "Pretzels for God," food you didn't know was poisonous, how Prohibition brought Marga ...
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Most readers of Stephen Leacock's works are familiar with his witty and humorous writings, but few may be aware that he was also a gifted teacher, political ideologue, economist and fiction writer. Though he wrote six books on Canadian history, none of them attained the status of a standard text on the subject and were regarded more as opinion pieces without much academic foundation. Yet, the Chronicles of Canada series by Stephen Leacock remains an interesting and entertaining read. In this ...
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Stabled but Unstable

Eve Theoret & Olivia Guilbault (Horse)

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Stabled but Unstable is an equestrian podcast where we spill the tea. Two professionals giving you their insight on the equestrian industry and sharing their funny story. Don’t take us too seriously but take our advice; we’ve seen a lot of shit! Could contain some strong language and brutal honesty. Be aware unstable friends.
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Barry Cockcroft is your host on this podcast with interviews featuring guest saxophonists from around the world. In this show, he explores the stories behind these great musicians with telling insights into how they got started and the ongoing development of their careers. . We explore the stories behind these great musicians with telling insights into how they got started and the ongoing development of their careers.
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We've met so many people thanks to Jesse's experience writing a chapter for "French All Around Us", today we're lucky to have another person on who contributed to that book. Tony DesRois is here to tell us his story which includes growing up in Florida, Almost moving to France and other tales that will connect with everyone listening. Thanks for co…
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Gather 'round! Grab yourself a chair and some Society Brew™! Check out our merch! ▶ https://pleasestopshopping.com/ Support the podcast on Patreon ▶ https://www.patreon.com/SirMeowMusic Join the PST Discord server! ▶ https://discord.gg/YNqTT65 Links: @SirMeowLive ▶ https://twitter.com/SirMeowMusic @MandaloreGaming ▶ https://twitter.com/Lord_Mandalo…
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Tales of Toxicity: The Chronicles of Two French Poisoners News of the Times Episode 351 | 1921 & 1930 We are in France looking at two cases from 1921 and 1930. Both cases, when we started ot investigate them were rather shocking, even by us hardened crime researchers. The first case, from 1921, is in a post-World War 1 environment with its first us…
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The Niagara Murder - Canadian True Crime Story News of the Times Episode 350 | 1890 In 1890, Canada was fending off what it perceived as influx of immigrants who had come only to be involved in crime. Enter Regnald Birchall and wife, a once promising student, sports enthusiast, and sketch artist turned committed gambler and con artist. In a previou…
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Six months have passed since the president of Harvard University was forced to resign after she refused to sanction pro-Palestinian protesters. Claudine Gay was one of several university leaders who came under fire at a congressional hearing in Washington, D.C., last December during an investigation into how America’s Ivy League schools were failin…
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Marwa and Raha are relearning daily life. Raha seeks comfort in anything that has not changed since the arrival of the Taliban, in the few dwindling spaces of freedom that remain. While Marwa discovers new things in the Abu Dhabi refugee camp. By Caroline Gillet with Marwa and Raha. The original podcast broadcast on France INTER / RADIO FRANCE © RA…
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INSIDE KABUL is a multi-award winning series by journalist Caroline Gillet that follows the daily life of two young Afghan women, Marwa and Raha. Both have been recording their daily lives since the arrival of the Taliban in August 2021. Should they stay? Leave? And when they leave, what does exile look like? Raha and Marwa record voice notes on th…
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Astounding American True Tales Of Crime News of the Times Episode 349 | 1929-1930 In today’s episode it is 1929 to 1930 Texas. Coming across one of the stories in our research, we were astounded – and we are hardened long time crime researchers! This then led us on to more stories – all from Texas and all around the same time! The stories include a…
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The head of Windsor’s Jewish community, Stephen Cheifetz, is calling in the big guns to fight back “significantly” against the University of Windsor, which agreed last week to accept a list of demands by its pro-Palestinian tent encampment protesters. In exchange, the protesters agreed to take down their two-month-old tent city peacefully.The July …
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On the weekend, the IDF announced its forces had targeted a zone in the Khan Younis area of Gaza where the senior Hamas mastermind behind the Oct. 7 attack had been hiding. Initial reports said the attack aimed to take out Mohammed Deif, Hamas’ military chief. International condemnation was quick to blame Israel for dozens of civilians killed in th…
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Democrats called for Trump to be "taken out" long before assassination attempt. Video shows last second head turn saved Trump's life. Mexico's assassinations telegraphed that CIA/Biden would start taking shots at republicans. Democrat tries to strip Trump of secret service protection. Biden told he has 48 hours to step down or donors will pull out.…
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The Remarkable Case of William Chester Minor: The Lambeth Tragedy News of the Times Episode 348 | 1872 1872 Lambeth and a man, on his way to work in the early morning hours to the local brewery, is chased, shot, then repeatedly stabbed by an unknown assailant. A policeman on his beat nearby hears the shots and catches up with the assailant, America…
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Another hour of way cool 60s garagey goodness lifted from the 2 volumes of 'Scum Of The Earth'... one of which appears to have been released on 'Wanker Records' [?]. Oh, and global garage too!Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilto…
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The Four-Fold Murders in France News of the Times Episode 347 | 1864 In today’s episode it is 1864 in the Haute Pyrenees of France and a dilapidated chateau, run by an elderly gentleman with his four servant, remains shuttered unusually. The gentleman who owns the run down chateau is known as a bit of an eccentric – rumours have it that he is very …
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Tales of Assassination of the Aged News of the Times Episode 347 | 1893 & 1897 Today we look at two cases where the intended victim was of more senior years. The first case from 1893 is a terrible crime using an axe on the woman running the shop. The police took the case very seriously and managed to trace the suspect to Belgium and extradite him –…
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At the end of June, a queer artist group's craft market was scheduled to celebrate Pride Month in Saskatoon with an event called Cheers for Queers. The organizers declared support for Palestine, later laying down an umbrella ban on Zionists. Jews could come, they said—just not Zionist ones. That's when a local parent recalled an interview they'd he…
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Till Death Do Us Part – Wedding Day Murders News of the Times Episode 53 | 1840 In today’s episode we look at three cases related to weddings. Our first case from 1881 in Preston is perhaps one of the most heartless crimes we have researched. A very young girl of 16 has become pregnant from an older unemployed rake. He promises her marriage and all…
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A few days ago, Israeli Knesset member Sharren Haskel, who was born in Canada, made headlines when she said her 88-year-old grandmother, who lives outside of Paris, had been badly beaten by two Arab suspects who noticed the visibly Jewish elderly woman wearing a Star of David necklace. The alleged attack is part of a series of antisemitic violence …
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Melody is starting off this week's episode with some blogs and events to keep an eye on. Then Jesse will introduce you to Tony DesRois. Tony contributed a chapter to "French All Around Us" and we wanted to have him on the show to talk more about it. We hope you enjoy a little preview and will tune back in next week!Order French All Around Us - http…
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Tommy Robinson finishes tour, loved Canadians! Trump leaked audio he says he KO'd Biden, Kamala is next. Tucker Carlson reveals insane broken economy of Australia (and Canada). Food and job lines are back in Canada. Economists agree economic collapse is coming. Grocery prices tripled over 2 years. Is Daily Wire dividing conservatives? Nigel Farage …
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Montreal-area Liberal MP Anthony Housefather said he is grateful to have been officially appointed on Friday July 5 as a special advisor to the Prime Minister and cabinet on relations with Canada's Jewish community, and on antisemitism. Housefather's new title also comes with a budget for travel, and to hire one extra staffer to help with the pile …
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The Fenayrou Case - A French Murder Tale News of the Times Episode 344 | 1882 1882 France and the Fenayrou marriage has been disintegrating. Filled with infidelities, gambling, and fraud. Facing financial ruin, the wife confesses her infidelities which includes their now successful previous apprentice. The news sends the husband into an absolute fu…
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Surprise Summer episode! June may be over, but we are still queer here on Mental Health Much! In this episode, we are talking about a topic that is not necessarily cause for celebration, but is also extremely important in the tapestry of our mental health; Gay Divorce. With keynote speaker and writer Karl Dunn. - - - - - - - Find Karl Dunn's book, …
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The Poisoning Prince News of the Times Episode 343 | 1875 1875 Baroda India and tension is mounting between Colonel Phayre, new to his post as the representative of the British Government in the state of Baroda and Malhar Rao Gaekwad, the young Prince Maharaja of Baroda. The Prince, who gained succession upon the death of his brother has been using…
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Dismembered in Paris News of the Times Episode 342 | 1878 1878 Paris. An owner of a small hostel roams her small hostelry to trace a pervading strong smell. She manages to trace it to a room that had been rented for a week by two students. Inside a cupboard is a package emitting the terrible stench. She opens it and inside she finds two arms and tw…
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An estimated 500 people turned out on Sunday, June 23, to march through the streets of Kitchener, Ont., carrying Israeli flags and raising funds to help victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel and subsequent war. The number might not sound like a lot, but to organizer Jeff Budd—whose family has sponsored this Walk for Israel for generations, a…
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We interview Peoples' Party leader Maxime Bernier. No fear, no filter, he shows why their party is the real deal and why they are the key to controlling Poilievre. Please watch these other interviews of Maxime Bernier, as they cover different information and he is great in both. https://rumble.com/v5421pr-foreign-interference-and-nationalism-rising…
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The video game industry, like much of the tech, has been resistant to unionization for a very long time. But like so many other white-collar businesses, video game studios are built on the backs of thousands of exploited, low-paid workers. This is the story of Canada’s first-ever video game union. And the lengths that the industry went to try to st…
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Birju Dattani is a Canadian human rights lawyer who worked in the Yukon and his home province of Alberta before being catapulted into the highest-profile human rights job in the country a few weeks ago. In mid-June, Canada’s justice minster announced Dattani’s appointment for a five-year term as chief commissioner at the federal human rights watchd…
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The Reverend and the Sunday School Teacher News of the Times Episode 341 | 1911 1911 Hyannis Cape Cod Massachusetts and 19 year old Miss Avis Linnell is found dead on the bathroom floor of her room at the YMCA. Miss Linnell was a music student at the college and also worked as a Sunday School teacher. Coincidentally, her long time beau, the Reveren…
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This week Jesse is talking to Eric Beliveau & Yan Lauzon who are behind the amazing YouTube channel Raconte moi mes ancêtres. Jesse will ask about their inspiration for the channel and what you can expect to find on it. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy Jesse trying to properly pronounce Raconte moi mes ancêtres a few times ;) Raconte-moi …
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In this episode, we visit a classic Left Bank street, the rue de Verneuil... which has a lively 20th century cultural record: This is where writer James Baldwin first landed in Paris, where singer Juliette Gréco lived, and where songwriter Serge Gainsbourg wrote, loved, smoked, and drank--today, his former home is the location of the Gainsbourg mus…
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Scotland Yard Casebook: The Wimbledon Murderer News of the Times Episode 340 | 1881 In this episode it is 1881 London, and Dr Lamson’s life is spinning out of control. Pursued by creditors and in desperation having just committed cheque fraud, he had days before the fraud would be discovered. He has gone through all of the money of his wealthy wife…
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Earthquake, Mass Confusion, Tigers, Rockets.... and a well hidden Beatles cover from Spain. Remember: many back episodes available where you get your podcasts. Dive in!Full playlist always posted via Retrospect 60s Garage Punk Show on Facebook and Insta. Retrospect is created by Phil Grey at Free FM 89.0 [Kirikiriroa/Hamilton, NZ].…
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Canada Day is usually a holiday of patriotism and pride. But this year, nine months after Oct. 7 sparked new waves of antisemitism across the country, many Jewish Canadians continue to feel isolated, vulnerable and anxious. It seems like every few weeks, a new synagogue is attacked or vandalized; Jewish and Israeli children are being routinely bull…
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The Case of Burke and Hare News of the Times Episode 338 | 1828 - 1831 1828 Edinburgh was rocked by the news of a murder couple within their midst who has been killing unfortunates and then selling the freshly murdered bodies who have been smothered specifically to leave the corpse “natural looking”. Their gain is between £8 to £10 a body – approxi…
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Blood Money: The Dark Side of Child Support Evasion News of the Times Episode 337 | 1823 & 1896 COur first case from 1823 was quite a famous story in its day. Samuel Fellowes, who has been having intimate relations with one young lady from the village who comes from a respectable family, has now become pregnant and Fellowes seems to have lost inter…
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Trudeau government orders Tommy Robinson arrest to stop free speech tour. Massive conservative victory in Toronto indicates death knell for Liberal party. Liberals ignore their own focus group begging for lower taxes. B.C. Chief Librarian admits all white resumes are thrown in the trash. Julian Assange pleas out and is sentenced to time served. Nig…
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