Best Wilfrid Laurier Podcasts (2024)

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S01E09 -- Role Education and Career Planning an Interview with John White and Rick Dalton 36:03

3y ago36:03

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Jared and Jared are joined by John White and Rick Dalton to discuss the important role education and career planning play in students’ lives. Rick believes every student deserves a chance to forge their own route to a bright future – no matter where they’re from, or what resources are available to them. For over 30 years he’s worked side-by-side wi…

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S01E08 -- Helping Educators find Higher Quality Professional Learning, An Interview with Annie Morrison and Litsy Witkowski 30:25

3y ago30:25

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Interview with Annie Morrison and Litsy WitkowskiIn this episode, Jared and Jared are joined by Litsy and Annie from Rivet Education. They share how Rivet’s Professional Learning Partner Guide is helping educators find higher quality professional learning that effectively supports the implementation of high-quality instructional materials.Annie Mor…

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In The Crease with Zach Fucale 40:06

3+ y ago40:06

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Zach Fucale is a World Juniors and Memorial Cup champion! Originally drafted in the 2nd round of the 2013 NHL Draft by the Montréal Canadiens, Zach has went on to have a successful professional ice hockey career that includes stops in the NHL, AHL, ECHL, and the DEL. On top of this, Zach has competed for Team Canada at the Splenger Cup on multiple …

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Remembrance Day 2020 - Sir Wilfrid Laurier School Board 55:44

3+ y ago55:44

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Partners from across Canada have helped and contributed in an effort to foster positive school climate, encourage student engagement, and build school community during these challenging times. Segments include: O Canada – Rawdon Elementary What Is Remembrance Day? A message from Her Excellency The Right Honourable Julie Payette, Governor General of…

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S01E07 - Why is improving reading so hard? Part 2 38:55

4y ago38:55

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In this episode, the guys continue their discussion on reading reforms in recent years and focus on new developments in the availability of high-quality curriculum. Jared and Jared specifically dive into why it is so important for districts to adopt high-quality curriculum and the challenges of creating curriculum that align with the science of rea…

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S01E06 – Why is improving reading so hard? Part 1 33:13

4y ago33:13

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In this episode, Jared and Jared discuss the overall challenges of teaching and assessing reading acumen and how we can improve reading as teachers, administrators, and parents. The co-hosts discuss the evolution of reading in the classroom and instruction. This is part one of three of why reading is so hard to teach and evaluate in education and t…

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S01E05 - What virtual learning strategies are emerging as the most successful early this school year? 30:37

4y ago30:37

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Jared and Jared discuss some aspects of virtual learning that are going well so far this school year. They discuss topics like student schedules, virtual learning platforms, synchronous vs. asynchronous instruction (and why we need to ditch those terms), and the content students are learning. Jared and Jared are also joined by Robin McClellan, from…

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S01E04 -- Does career ready mean college bound? 28:25

4y ago28:25

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Does Career Ready Mean College Bound for Soon to be High School Graduates?In this episode, we discuss the overall view of career-ready and how does it connect to college or a skilled trade. Many career-ready programs do not mean they are preparing students to go to college. In some applications, these programs may train high schoolers to take trade…

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S01E03 -- Should Student Retention be an Option during the COVID-19 Pandemic? 34:54

4y ago34:54

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This episode of the edspective podcast, Drs. Bigham and Myracle discuss school grade retention and what options should be available given the current COVID pandemic given the challenges with technology and shifting the curriculum online. One of the primary reasons why districts and states suspended assessment, some schools were unable to change to …

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S01E02 -- Standardized Testing During COVID-19 24:56

4y ago24:56

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For the second episode of the Edspective podcast, the co-hosts discuss how standardized testing might look in Fall 2020, given the current COVID-19 context. We discuss how various states handle standardized testing suggesting that postponing standardized testing might be the best approach given all the ambiguity regarding the virus, transmissions r…

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S01E01 -- How Should we Respond to Mixed Messages related to COVID-19 and Opening Schools 49:37

4y ago49:37

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In the first full episode of the Edspective Podcast, Drs. Bigham and Myracle introduce the podcast with the types of topics and themes pertinent to teachers, educators, administrators, and parents. In this episode, we discuss the current COVID-19 crisis and how each of us should approach the upcoming school year in the new normal. They discuss the …

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DREAM BIG, START SMALL, SCALE QUICKLY with Candice Pollack 36:16

4y ago36:16

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Candice Pollack is a game changer. In high school, she became a mobilizer for good. In Montreal, she led young people as they took a stand and action for important causes. She spoke on the We Day stage, she lead in the streets and in her community. As a young professional lawyer and Executive Director of AGE-WELL National Innovation Hub APPTA, Cand…

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S01E00 - Introducing the Edspective Podcast and the Hosts 23:51

4y ago23:51

23:51

TBABy Dr. Christopher F. Silver, Dr. Jared Myracle, Dr. Jared Bigham

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CINDY BUSBY - Acting, Hard Work, Grit and What You Give To Others. 1:17:03

4y ago1:17:03

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The incredibly talented Cindy Busby is the star of films and televisions series like Heartland, The Vampire Diaries, Supernatural, Diary of a Wimpy Kid, Marrying Mr. Darcy and many more. Cindy talks with leadership alumni Bianca, Marilena, and Tahira about the road from high school to L.A. and what it takes to make it in the entertainment industry.…

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Acquiring The Ability To Lead - Playground Leadership 5:57

4y ago5:57

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Student leaders learn how to communicate effectively, address rising and emerging problems, and enable play. The leaders work on teams and help others to participate.Grade 5 and 6 students are invited to participate in leadership training and to take on responsibility for younger students in their school yard at recess and lunch times throughout th…

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From Struggle To Triumph! 19:37

4y ago19:37

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Sam Beldie has autism but that is not what defines him. He is a musician, a leader and an aspiring public speaker who wants to better the world by spreading compassion and understanding. Valerie and Malorie are leadership alumni who ask Sam about how he went from trying to survive high school to leading the way as Student Council President in his f…

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CONNECTING WITH KELLY ALEXANDER 34:50

4y ago34:50

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Kelly Alexander wears many hats in the entertainment industry in Montreal. She is the host of the Kelly Alexander Show, Virgin Radio, CJAD 800, and an influencing personality on the music scene in Canada and North America. Leadership alumni Bianca and Alexandra ask Kelly about connecting, how the entertainment industry is changing, and how she navi…

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You Don’t Have To Eat The Whole Marshmallow At Once! 28:10

4y ago28:10

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Dr. Cale O’Keeffe is a doctor of internal medicine currently serving in New York State in the United States of America. Dr. O’Keeffe discusses with us some of the challenges that the COVID-19 crisis is generating in his community and shares a simple strategy to help us move forward one-step ahead at a time. Valerie conducts this interview and she i…

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Hope Takes Work - With Dr. Phil Vourtzoumis 48:52

4y ago48:52

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Dr. Phil Vourtzoumis is a surgeon in London, Ontario and SWLSB alumni. We spoke to him about developing the proper mindset, and life balance to navigate a crisis. Valerie is a leadership alumnus and a professional leader in the hospitality industry in Montreal. Leadership alumni Bianca, Alexandra, and Tom are joined by Daniel Johnson on this episod…

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How Do Champions Navigate a Crisis? - With Ultraman, Tony O'Keeffe. 1:09:21

4y ago1:09:21

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Pushing through and navigating difficulty to reach success is breakfast for Tony O’Keeffe. He is a retired Royal Canadian Air Force Lieutenant-Colonel and a world-class Ironman and Ultraman athlete, coach, and champion, Tony knows how to create a recipe to overcome challenging times. He shares with us a little about developing skills to maintain an…

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COVID-19 Questions and Answers with Dr. Karatzios. (Part 2) 52:44

4y ago52:44

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On April 9, 2020 our Montreal Children's Hospital held a Facebook LIVE Questions and Answer session with Dr. Karatzios. This is a recording of that session. When are groceries safe to come into my home? Should I wear a facemask? and much more..Dr. Christos Karatzios, MDCM, FRCPC, is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist.TEDx Youth Laval, Dr. K…

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The Truth About COVID-19 With Dr. Karatzios. (Part 1) 1:07:55

4y ago1:07:55

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In this episode, Dr. Karatzios explains what we know about COVID-19 and answers questions about what we can do to protect others and ourselves. Dr. Christos Karatzios, MDCM, FRCPC, is a Pediatric Infectious Diseases Specialist at the Montreal Children's Hospital. · Is it safe to go back to school? · When is a vaccine coming? · How does the virus CO…

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History of The Ebola Virus 6:07

4+ y ago6:07

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Learning about the history of where and when this virus originated. Also looking at the impact it had during the 2014 outbreak that reached the USA.

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Episode 21: MEET a President, an Entrepreneur, a Lawyer, and Innovator! 13:25

4+ y ago13:25

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Alejandro, Siena, Jessica, Kierra, and Andy are student leaders in grade 5 and 6 at Jules Verne Elementary School. They spent some time getting to know Ms. Diana Roy who is a lawyer and the president of Desjardins Caisse de Chomedey.Ms. Roy is also a lawyer and entrepreneur who has spent her life building green strategies at home and in her communi…

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Episode 20: Hey! –Expect the unexpected. 12:12

5y ago12:12

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Apo Li Kali is an international recording artist who graduated from our schools. Abegayle, Michaela and Huda are student leaders who wanted to know what the journey has been like for Apo from the classroom, to recording studio, to the world stage. www.apollikali.com https://www.facebook.com/ApoLiKali/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQqCl... CMP: h…

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Episode 19: WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO LEAD? 13:27

5y ago13:27

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Kayla, Zoey, Julia, and Kierra are grade 6 student leaders at Morin Heights Elementary. These emerging leaders took some time to share stories about some of the things that they have done this year in their school community. Leadership is a challenge that requires taking risks, serving others, and seeking out opportunities. These exceptional young …

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Episode 18: Creating an ALL ACCESS LIFE! 21:18

5y ago21:18

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Dan O’Connor and Bradley Heaven are changing the game for people with disabilities through their company called All Access Life. Jennifer and Emily from Laval Senior Academy are joined by Abegayle from Laval Junior Academy to find out more. Bradley was born with spastic quadriplegic cerebral palsy. I've been working alongside Brad for the past 10 y…

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Episode 17: A Servant’s Heart in Haiti 21:16

5y ago21:16

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Caught in a political crisis facing Haiti that took over during her 2019 visit, Katherine and her team had to find a way to return home safely in the growing unrest that swept the country. Jennifer and Emily from Laval Senior Academy are joined by Abegayle from Laval Junior Academy spent some time with Katherine O’Neil who is a nurse that travels t…

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Ep 16: Tim McAuliffe’s tracks from Jimmy Fallon to HOLLYWOOD! 17:44

5+ y ago17:44

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Join Tahira and Brandon as they meet Tim McAuliffe who is an award winning writer and producer of television shows like Corner Gas, This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Jimmy Fallon, The Office and many more. Tim share his insights about the writing process and how he became a writer for some of the best shows on TV. Tim also shares with us how successful lea…

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Episode 15: GOING DEEP with 2016 Grey Cup Champion SCOTT MACDONELL 53:17

5+ y ago53:17

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Walk with student-athletes Giuliano and Nicolas from Laval Senior Academy's football concentration program as they chat with 2016 Grey Cup Champion SCOTT MACDONELL about life, football, failure and the path to success. They talk about the journey that took Scott from losing a Grey Cup to winning one. Scott shares some stories as he actively thinks …

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Episode 14: Hockey IQ with Hockey Concentration legend #21 Mike C! 18:17

5+ y ago18:17

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Massimo and Antoine explore what it takes to be a complete hockey player with alumni and legend Mike Cuccinotta.Student-Athletes Massimo, who is in grade 6 at Souvenir Elementary, and Antoine, who is in grade 10 at Laval Senior Academy spent some time at the rink with Mike to talk about life, development, and doing what it takes to be successful.Mi…

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Episode 13: TEDx Youth Laval Press Conference 9:10

5+ y ago9:10

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Journey with Anastasia and Michaela as they speak with 2018 presenters as students host their press conference for the 2019 season.Young people are sharing ideas that are important to them through the TEDx Youth Laval platform. For us, Tedx Youth is a bilingual collaboration that helps emerging leaders find their voice!…

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Episode 12: You can't fully explain it... but we will try. 11:01

5+ y ago11:01

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Young people are transformed when they get involved in opportunities that inspire them to think outside of themselves. Hear from students, alumni, parents, teachers, and serving solders as we travel together and reflect on our journey.Join us on the bus as leaders reflect on 9 years of Remembrance Day journeys to Ottawa.…

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Episode 11: Travel with McCaig and Souvenir Elementary schools to ‘WE Day’ in Ottawa. 9:02

5+ y ago9:02

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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar made an impression Pierce. Lizzie Velasquez helped to inspire leaders to change their perspective in order to find a healthy and balanced worldview. Join our emerging leaders in grade 5 and 6 as they travel to Ottawa’s WE Day and hear a little about what they are learning as they journey on their leadership path.…

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Episode 10: Anastasia, Tiffany, and Pierce talk about leadership with Brigadier-General M. Wright. 9:27

5+ y ago9:27

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Brigadier-General Wright is the Chief of Staff for Canadian Forces Intelligence Command. He took some time to talk about leadership with our Advanced Student Leaders in elementary, junior and senior high school at the PPCLI (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry) Remembrance Day ceremony in Ottawa on November 11, 2018.…

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Episode 9: Tahira, Grade 10, talks with veteran broadcaster Kelly Alexander to explore life on air. 18:07

5+ y ago18:07

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Kelly Alexander is an alumni who has interviewed everyone from Ed Sheeran and Lady Gaga to Canadian music sensation Serena Ryder. Kelly is the host of the successful Kelly Alexander Show podcast and YouTube shows and you can hear her on Montreal's' Virgin Radio and CJAD radio stations.Tahira is a grade 10 Advanced Student Leader at Laval Senior Aca…

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Episode 8: Alexia talks with Captain Kimball about Remembrance Day and leadership. 12:13

5+ y ago12:13

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Captain Kimball is a leader that has served overseas, serves with PPCLI, and he oversees training at the Canadian Forces Leadership and Recruit School of the Canadian Armed Forces.Alexia is in grade 6 at Souvenir Elementary school and she has helped to oversee her schools’ Remembrance Day ceremonies.…

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Episode 7: Olivia talks with her Dad about the military and family. 5:03

5+ y ago5:03

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Olivia's Dad served 30 years in the Canadian Armed Forces in different capacities and on different deployments.Being a military family is a different way of life. Olivia and Mr. Hebert give us a glimpse of some of the challenges and balance required when dedicated to service to our country. A reality for families in our school board.…

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Episode 6: LIVE from Raise Craze - Turning compassion into action! 15:29

5+ y ago15:29

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Live from Pink In The City's (PitC) annual fundraiser called Raise Craze.Tiffany and Anastasia interview Elias, a fellow student, who shaved his head and became a PINK Champion!Tiffany speaks with the founder of PitC, alumnus Lawrence Vourtzoumis.Abegayle speaks with Dr. Karatzios about why he shaved his head.Brandon spends time with breast cancer …

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Episode 5: What does it take to lead a student body? Part 1 13:50

5+ y ago13:50

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Leo talks with Huda, who is a Laval Senior Academy's Student Council representative, and Vanessa, who is an ASLeadership alumni and President of the Vanier College, Student Association.All three are learning about using leadership opportunities to help others.

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Episode 4: Alexia finds out why Pierce shaved his head for breast cancer. 3:33

5+ y ago3:33

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Grade 6 students at Souvenir Elementary, Alexia and Pierce, have been on a journey learning about how an alumni started a breast cancer charity called Pink In The City. At our MUHC hospital fundraiser for Pink In The City, called Raise Craze, Pierce shaved his head. Alexia finds out why...

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Episode 3: Evelyne walks with global trailblazers! 10:07

6y ago10:07

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Evelyne, grade 11, spent some time with women who are leading the way in the global IT community. Join her as she interviews Trish following a 'Women in IT' conference held at Insight Canada in Montreal, Quebec.Suzanne Gagliese, Vice President, One Commercial Partner, Microsoft Dee Ann Lama, Vice President Sales, Cisco Trish O’Keeffe, Senior Manage…

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Episode 2 - (Remastered) - If you think that you know what teenagers are up to - think again! (7:51) 7:51

6y ago7:51

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Join grade 11 student, Huda, as she learns more about Ahmed, a fellow ASLeader, who has worked with refugees coming into Canada and gave an inspirational TEDx Youth Laval talk last spring.

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Episode 1 - Welcome to the trail! 7:24

6y ago7:24

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Meet Advanced Student Leadership as we explore the tread marks left by today’s emerging leaders!

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The beauty of shinny 35:41

6+ y ago35:41

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Photographer Brant Slomovic has an unmatched eye for capturing the joy and beauty of a game of shinny hockey on a frosty winter day. Listen as he tells Robert about his art, The Shinny Project, and the cultural importance of the outdoor rink. Then, minor hockey coach and backyard rinkmaker Ian Williams describes how playing on outdoor rinks helps k…

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Rink Science 44:42

6+ y ago44:42

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In this episode, geographer Colin Robertson describes how data about backyard skating rinks collected through his RinkWatch project can help environmental scientists better understand the future impacts of climate change. Expert rinkmaker Michael Berube gives listeners the inside scoop on how to build the perfect backyard rink; he should know, his …

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Rinks of hope 51:38

6+ y ago51:38

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In this episode, Robert interviews three parents whose families face unique challenges, and learns how a backyard rink has played an important role in helping them meet those challenges. If this episode doesn't grab at your heartstrings, you're as cold and hard inside as a well-made rink in mid-January. In the first interview, Kris Jackson of Fort …

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Art, rinks, and family 33:45

6+ y ago33:45

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In this episode, California-based, Winnipeg-born artist, sculptor, and professor Mia Feuer describes two of her amazing rink-inspired art installations. First up is 'The Decline of Outdoor Skate-ability', a giant 3D graph built in a Montreal park from hockey sticks, skates, and automobile taillights (it's the cover image for this episode). Then she…

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Not just for Habs fans... 46:02

6+ y ago46:02

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In this episode, Robert interviews musician, filmmaker and author Pete McCormack about his novel 'Understanding Ken', published nearly 20 years ago. Set in 1970s British Columbia, the book describes the travails of a boy coming to terms with his parents' messy divorce and Ken Dryden's unexpected decision to quit playing goal for the Montreal Canadi…

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Brady Brady and the year you could build a rink in Vancouver 47:36

6+ y ago47:36

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Interviews about backyard rinks, outdoor skating, and shinny hockey. First, author, musician and CBC personality Grant Lawrence describes the backyard rink of dreams he built during the chilly Vancouver winter of 2016-17. He also discusses hockey bullying and his book 'The Lonely End of the Rink'. The second interview features Chuck Temple, illustr…

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