Where all news is local, and no topic is off-limits. Join us every week for a unique podcast that explores the most important stories of all: the ones right in your neighbourhood. A rundown of the best local journalism—big and small—from Village Media newsrooms across Ontario.
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News headlines, sports, weather and of course important things happening in and around our city, get it all on Today in the SOO. Join host Scott Sexsmith for all the information you need to carry on with your day. Get it every Monday-Friday and get it in five minutes or less!
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Radio Imbibe is the audio home of Imbibe magazine. In each episode, we dive into liquid culture, exploring the people, places, and flavors of the drinkscape through conversations about cocktails, coffee, beer, spirits, and wine.
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Re-Creative: A podcast about inspiration and creativity
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Co-hosts Joe Mahoney and Mark A. Rayner talk to artists, authors, academics, musicians and other creative people about the media and art that inspires them.
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Trillium Talk - A weekly briefing from the Ontario Legislature from the team at The Trillium
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Every week, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead. Launched in 2023 by Village Media, a leader in local journalism, The Trillium is a comprehensive news and information source devoted exclusively to insider coverage of Ontario politics. Passionate and plugged in, The Trillium delivers the major political headlines of the day while unpacking complex policy changes and digging deeper into key issue ...
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The House List is a casual, long-form conversational show by music industry veteran Peter Agoston. Agoston got his start on terrestrial radio in 1994 and from there set off on a long journey that continues to this day. Years spent contributing print writing and photography for the likes of Rolling Stone, The Village Voice, The Source, Miami New Times, Wax Poetics and more. He also spearheaded an influential boutique record label and video magazine. For over the last decade he has worked as a ...
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Newsmakers, hosts, athletes and people of influence. This is your chance to get Up Close & Personal with some prominent Canadians who have become a part of our everyday lives. Join veteran broadcaster Scott Sexsmith as he goes one on one to get the untold stories from some of the biggest names in our country.
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Dive into the world of destination tourism in and around Blue Mountain Village with industry and community leaders throughout South Georgian Bay. You’ll hear from the passionate advocates whose contributions have created change and evolved the destination to where it is today, and more importantly, from those who will play a part in shaping the future. Welcome to Blue Mountain Village Voices with Andrew Siegwart, President of the Blue Mountain Village Association.
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Join Dr. Will Draper as he rambles off-leash with fellow veterinarians and anyone else fearless, fun, and informative enough to join him. In his podcast, Dr. Will, DVM, discusses pets, the people who love and care for them, and what they all add to our world. Dr. Will founded his veterinary practice with his vet school classmate and wife, Dr. Françoise Tyler (“Dr. Fran”), in 2000. Will co-starred as an analyst on Nat Geo's Animal ER Live and he served on the board of the Georgia Veterinary M ...
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Stolen plaques recovered, one person charged. Thessalon First Nation finally gets to look into elections appeals. Algoma Steel CEO fields questions from inquisitive mayor and council. Huron Board announces new Superintendent of Education. Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King won't testify at his trial.…
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Joe and Mark are joined by the super successful and super-fun science fiction writer, John Scalzi. It's an entertaining conversation about science fiction, the egotistical nature of writing, and John's hobby, which is music. In addition to having a terrible case of G.A.S. (guitar acquisition syndrome), John loves creating "weird ambient electronic …
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: City council unanimously votes to backstop YMCA. Great goose -Stop the poop! Some short term closures of Queen Street sidewalks expected this week. Susan Hamilton Beach gets promotion. Could we end up hosting Kraft Hockeyville in September? Free day-use-access to provincial parks on Friday.…
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Episode 103: The Modern History of Tales of the Cocktail, with Neal Bodenheimer and Gary Solomon Jr.
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The annual Tales of the Cocktail conference kicks off next week in New Orleans. Tales has gone through many changes over the past 22 years, and for this episode, we explore some of the recent history of the event, and its influence and philanthropic efforts around the globe, with Tales of the Cocktail Foundation co-chairs Neal Bodenheimer and Gary …
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Trump shot on Saturday, makes 9am tee time on Sunday. LCBO pulls plug on opening handful of stores amid strike. Ward 1 councillors want ads along Hub Trail and want the physician recruitment program to target more than just doctors. Phil Esposito plaque goes missing. United Way needs help with back-to-sch…
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TRILLIUM TALK: Doug Ford flips the burg at striking LCBO workers
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Send us a Text Message. Every Sunday morning, one of our legislative reporters from The Trillium provides an inside look at the week that was in Ontario politics — and the week ahead. Joining us today is reporter Charlie Pinkerton, who explains why Doug Ford is featured in a new video flipping burgers and talking booze. He also breaks down the big …
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: SooToday readers come through for the YMCA. City will be asked to introduce a goose management program. A Community Improvement Plan is being developed and the city wants your input. Doctor shortage now impacts 2.5M province-wide. Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program has officially launched. Terry S…
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Looking Back: The midway point of season three of ITV
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Send us a Text Message. This week on the show, somehow Frisco had some holidays approved so Scott and Derek have taken over the show. Given that it's the halfway point of the season, they decided to look back at some of the great guests that have appeared on ITV so far this year. From super-agers to teenagers and financial literacy to Ted Nolan and…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Do we need a downtown parking garage? Airport passenger levels down. Two websites not to visit. City police continue to look for missing 40-year old. Was losing the lights at Albert and Elgin a mistake?
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Candas Jane Dorsey and Crab Village
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Mark and Joe chat with the Canadian poet and science fiction doyenne, Candas Jane Dorsey. Candas is well-known in Canadian science fiction circles for her work as a novelist (Black Wine, A Paradigm of Earth) and editor-in-chief of The Books Collective, which included River, Slipstream and Tesseract Books. The conversation begins around one of Canda…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Lukenda Charitable Foundation revealed as purchasers of the YMCA building. Algoma Steel pledges $250K to support the Y. Multiple people sick, some hospitalized with Listeria related to plant-based mil products. How the LCBO strike could re-shape the crown corp's future according to Brock prof. Cast for Ch…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: T-6 days and counting: The clock continues to tick for the Y. Queen street closed for two days. Another crash at the Albert and Elgin. First Nations accusing Metis of attempts to divide. New tourist centre in Batchewana will let you 'plug in'. Free use of provincial parks next Friday.…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Is Joe Fratesi onto something? City awards almost $5M in construction and paving jobs for the summer. Grazie! Another incredible Italian Festival. The RCMP (Musical Ride) is coming to Echo Bay for two days. Trouble sleeping- We might be able to help.
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TRILLIUM TALK: Inside the ‘Austrian spa company' chosen to redevelop Ontario Place
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Trillium Talk, your must-see briefing from Village Media’s team of journalists at the Ontario Legislature. Every Sunday, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead. Joining us today is reporter Charlie Pinkerton, who j…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Welcome to Doug Ford's dry summer. Our Pride crosswalk is beaming bright and beautiful again. Insolvent landlords get court-ordered extension with strings attached. Weekend vigil planned for those impacted by AIDS. Dolly Parton to help out book lovers. What's the key to being a super-ager?…
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In search of “super agers” — the rare people who never seem to grow old
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Send us a Text Message. Do you know a super ager? Maybe you are one? To be honest, we hadn’t even heard of the term until a few days ago — but we wanted to learn more, so we reached out to a person who knows a whole lot: Dr. Angela Roberts, a University of Western Ontario professor who is the Canadian research lead on an international study into su…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: The YMCA still hundreds away from their goal. Garden River First Nation to payout $110K to band members. Northern and Copperfin credit unions make it official. SSM detectives investigate vandalism of Pride crosswalk. Echo bay to lose LCBO. Bon Soo up for Ontario Choice Award.…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Thessalon First Nation employees sign union cards and certify. What's in a name - Lots if you ask the Downtown Association. New Rotary parade route has some questioning the logic. Get an Agawa Canyon Tour upgrade for only $500. The walls come tumblin' down- Holy Trinity demo begins.…
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Ben Fox is founder of the amazing book discovery site Shepherd. Joe and Mark talk to Ben about a book that had a huge impact on him. Native Son, by Richard Wright, was assigned to Ben as a senior in high school. "I hated it from the depths of my soul, but now this book is strongly in my DNA," Ben says. He doesn't hate the story now, though it does …
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: "Text-gate" continues to make headlines - Councillor Spina responds to allegations. Bridge walk postponed will get re-scheduled soon according to organizers. Crimestoppers is moving, phone service could be interrupted. Trillium Talk this week covers the unexpected closure of the Ontario Science Centre. Sa…
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Episode 102: For Samara Davis, Bourbon is Just the Beginning
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Our July/August issue features a profile of Samara Davis, written by Gray Chapman. For this episode, Samara returns to Radio Imbibe to talk about her many projects in the spirits industry and in bourbon culture, including the Black Bourbon Society, Diversity Distilled, the Society Marketing Group, the Black-Owned Spirits Scholarship, and Bourbon Bo…
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TRILLIUM TALK: Facts hard to find in sudden shutdown of Ontario Science Centre
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Trillium Talk, your must-see briefing from Village Media’s team of journalists at the Ontario Legislature. Every Sunday, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead. Joining us today is reporter Jack Hauen, who breaks d…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: A city councillor is making accusations involving a supposed group chat at Monday's meeting. Emergency responders extract woman from library. SSM Police Board plans to write feds and province over local catch and release concerns. Fore! Golf club swinging attack trial underway. 35-year-old from Goulais ch…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Judicial pre-trial moved up for Steven Jones. NOSM has new boss. Police headlines. What's open and not this Canada Day. Keeping pets safe when fireworks go off. Free fishing to celebrate Canada's birthday. Paul Maurice's family speaks out on big Stanley Cup win. Hounds sign 14th rounder.…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Sobering stats: Cannabis edges out booze as most common impaired driving substance. Some councillors not impressed with YMCA management. Major crime scene deemed murder-suicide. McDougall fined $70K for safety act violation. Batchewana First Nation band members take part in peaceful demonstration. Bridge …
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Sault native Paul Maurice is a Stanley Cup champ! A downtown parking fiasco could prove costly if not resolved soon. Brent Lamming gets promoted. Homelessness on the rise in SSM. Almost 20K homes between Sudbury and SSM to 'get connected'. LCBO to extend hours as strike deadline looms. Two local hockey pl…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: 20-year old's body found in St. Mary's River. New collection agency to be appointed by city to collect fines. Two parks to get new equipment. Pickleball Palooza packs Pee Wee -raises cash for Autism. Huron-Superior board's budget approved by trustees.By Village Media
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Trillium Talk, your must-see briefing from Village Media’s team of journalists at the Ontario Legislature. Every Sunday, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead. On today's episode is reporter Charlie Pinkerton, who…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Algoma University president has full support of board. Missing sisters found safe. January's blast furnace shut-down hot Algoma Steel hard in the wallet. The Soo's population has grown. Show your PRIDE - we've got a new crosswalk. This week on Inside the Village: Teens are going to learn skills to pay the…
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Money 101: The real reason financial literacy is now mandatory in high school
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Send us a Text Message. This week on Inside the Village, Frisco and Scott talk dollars and cents — and more specifically, whether high school students in Ontario know enough about how money works. The Ford government recently announced that financial literacy would be a mandatory course in order to graduate. Why the change? Turns out it all began w…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: City police looking for two missing sisters. Insolvent out-of-town landlords alleged to have spent millions on luxury items. YMCA still looking for new members to remain viable. Air passenger levels down 4% in May - still down 28% from pre-pandemic levels. International Bridge Walk is coming up. Sault Sur…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Heat warning continues but relief is coming. LCBO workers set to strike July 5th. Sault College gets $50K to improve credit transfer system. OLG building to get $4M facelift. Algoma Steel completes upgrades to plate mill. Sudbury cop headed to trial - accused of assaulting 12-year old. Storm sewer work fo…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Heat warning in effect - what does that mean? Thousands lost power yesterday. Road work downtown shifts east - we map it out for you. Nominations for SooToday's Community Builders Awards now open. Some must read police headlines.
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Episode 101: The Great Daiquiri Discussion, with Joshua Ibañez, Shannon Mustipher, and Garret Richard
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The Daiquiri is an undisputed champion of the cocktail world, and its simple formula not only offers the promise of a complex character, but it’s a great starting point for endless exploration. For this episode, we take a deep dive into all things Daiquiri with a roundtable discussion including some of today’s top Daiquiri practitioners: Joshua Iba…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: A heat warning is in effect for most of the province. One new fire confirmed for the Northeast region. Holy Trinity's 63 year run comes to an end. Ride for Autism raises thousands. The latest Trillium Talk -Landlords, renters and squatters.
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TRILLIUM TALK: Landlords, tenants and - squatters
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Trillium Talk, your must-see briefing from Village Media’s team of journalists at the Ontario Legislature. Every Sunday, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead. On today's episode is reporter Jack Hauen, part of Th…
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What the puck? Way fewer Canadian kids are playing hockey these days
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Send us a Text Message. Frisco and Scott are back for another week of Inside the Village — and in the thick of the Stanley Cup finals, it’s only fitting that they talk some hockey. More specifically, why are fewer Canadian kids choosing to lace em up? Stats show participation in youth hockey has dropped by nearly a quarter over the past 15 years, w…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Bill C332 passes unanimously in the House of Commons. The prez of the OMA visits Group Health. Richie Stacks wants out of the big house until his trial. Drug bust yesterday sees 4 arrested. Wildlife killed the power yesterday for 3,000 east-enders. Not a dream-home but this low priced property could be yo…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: There's a big brou-ha-ha over the fundraiser ride for ARCH. The Huron Board announces new director. Robinson Huron law firm agrees to allocate half its earned fees to Anishinabek causes. Algoma Steel adds to leadership team. A wet situation downtown yesterday. OHL announces new commish.…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Your beer and cheap gas run across the river this weekend won't get interrupted. SSM paramedics begin process that could lead to a strike. ADSB trustees approve board despite funding gap for transportation. Improvements proposed for Clergue Park. Two must-see videos.…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Local paramedics want to return to the bargaining table. If you take your dog across the river, you need to know this. Two First Nations dispute Robinson Huron Treaty legal fees. 2,000 extra people expected in town this weekend. Here's your chance to be Mayor for a day if you're in grade five or six.…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Waterfront revitalization has commenters fired up. Run the Great Lakes has now raised over $150K for charities. Algoma U celebrates graduates. Former SSM resident competes on Summer Baking Championships. Vin Greco weighs in on new Ontario booze regs.
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TRILLIUM TALK: Queen's Park takes a summer break - until almost Halloween
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Send us a Text Message. Welcome back to Trillium Talk, your must-see briefing from Village Media’s team of journalists at the Ontario Legislature. Every Sunday, Scott Sexsmith sits down with one of our staffers at The Trillium to talk about the week that was at Queen's Park — and the week ahead. On the show today is Editor-in-Chief Jessica Smith Cr…
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Not everyone is smiling about Canada’s new national dental care program
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Send us a Text Message. The federal government recently introduced its new Canadian Dental Care Plan, with the goal of providing oral health care to all. But so far, not everyone is smiling. Thousands of dentists across the country have not opted into the plan because they still have a mouthful of unanswered questions. And patients are even more co…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Ford shuffle's the deck. Familiar out of town landlord back in the news. What does the latest move by the Bank of Canada mean to us? Bikes and a ton of ice cream swiped. Hounds trade D-man for some picks. Cool and wet this weekend.
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Sault College board approves budget with massive deficit. Bushplane and Entomica to work more closely together. Two-vehicle collision causes significant damage. Rotating rally's to protest private clinic expansions coming to PC MPP offices. Jordan Foisy is a funny guy and has the hardware to prove it. Pau…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: IPV pilot project has led to charges in four cases. Users of St. Mary's river take note of changing flows. USW Community Strong Race is back. The SSM Library is celebrating Pride Month. Sault puppeteer continues to impress. Lots of rain over the next few days.…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: De-rostered from Group Health, 3000 patients have new home as of today. Local 2251 Prez makes statement on pending court action against Group Health Centre. Ontario health Coalition to hold hearings on ED closures. Both sides of the river come together at City Council last night. Mayor Shoe is handing out…
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Send us a Text Message. On today's podcast: Will lines at the border be extra long starting Thursday? Students will need to pass a financial literacy test to graduate. Two arrested after stolen truck gets stuck in sand. If you live around Boundary Road - South Market - Eastern Avenue, you might want to invest in ear plugs. Saginaw Memorial Cup win …
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Episode 100: The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance, with Lucia Creed, Kate Gerwin, and Tiffanie Barriere
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The Uncle Nearest Raise the Bar Mentorship Alliance is a new platform that aims to match veteran bartenders with upcoming talent for the betterment of the bar community. In addition to Lucia Creed, head of trade advocacy for Uncle Nearest, we're joined by two of the program’s inaugural mentors: Kate Gerwin, owner of Happy Accidents in Albuquerque, …
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