Best Wine And Sentences Podcasts (2024)

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Steve Foxcroft: Deportation sentence for the truck driver who hit the Humbolt Broncos bus. A shocking (wrong) answer on Wheel of Fortune. Beer and wine ... 1:14:55

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NFL Chain-Gang Member and Vice President of Fluke Transport Steve Foxcroft joins Scott for the Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio this week. Among the topics discussed; Is deportation too harsh a sentence for the truck driver who hit the Humbolt Broncos bus? An embarrassing answer on Wheel of Fortune is destined to be the butt of jokes for ye…

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Elliot Tepper on Donald Trump Being Found Guilty On All Counts in Hush-Money Trial 9:24

6h ago9:24

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Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in the hush-money trial. What are the wider implications of this and how might it impact the upcoming election? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton UniversityBy Curiouscast

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Trump found guilty on all counts, Dropping the voting age to 16 in Canada, More Ontario school boards joining lawsuit against social media platforms & the Canadian Open is happening! 45:52

6h ago45:52

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Donald Trump has been found guilty on all counts in the hush-money trial. What are the wider implications of this and how might it impact the upcoming election? Guest: Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University - In Canada, 16-year-olds are allowed to drive cars but does that mean they should also be allowed to …

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Will Hamilton look at new taxes for residents? Is Trudeau staying around for selfish reasons? & Remembering Richard Sherman 43:03

4h ago43:03

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Should Hamilton consider other avenues for making money by way of new taxes? Have Councillors looked at delaying their pet projects before introducing these? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - According to a poll, it would appear that almost half of Canadians feel that Justin Trudeau is staying in power for purely selfish reasons. Gu…

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$357 million deal struck between feds and Ontario, Do college campuses have a double standard when treating Jews vs other groups? & Aberdeen Ave. is the worst road in Ontario 29:17

2h ago29:17

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What does it mean for Ontarians now that the province and the feds have struck a deal worth $357 million? Guest: Dr. Lori Turnbull, Professor & Chair of Public & International Affairs with Dalhousie University - Why does look like a double standard has formed around the treatment of Jews on university campuses when compared with other identifiable …

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Encampments are returning to the forefront, Putting an age limit on social media & Sports Talk with Don Robertson 1:01:02

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Encampments are returning to the forefront of the public consciousness but unfortunately, it's not for good reasons. How is it that the current solutions don't work for those living in the encampments nor the citizens living near the encampments? Guest: Vito Sgro, Former 2018 Mayoral Candidate - Quebec Premier François Legault has suggested the ide…

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#64: Conquering the colossal to do-list, embracing imperfection, and being "more like Kerrie". Swimming, surviving, and thriving, with Ashley from Rainbow Sky Creations 44:02

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In this episode of The Unteachables Podcast, I sit down with Ashley, a seasoned teacher with 18 years of experience and half of the wonderful Rainbow Sky Creation crew, to discuss practical strategies for managing the demands of teaching. Ashley shares invaluable tips that every teacher, especially those in their early years, can benefit from. From…

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Hamilton's civilian appointees with access to public funds, Are the federal Liberals showing their desperation? & Why do the Blue Jays suck so much? 51:19

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How does a lack of transparency influence the way committees with civilian appointees get viewed/trusted? Whether they use public funds responsibly or not, does the perspective the public have make a difference Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - If the federal Liberals are pulling the abortion card this far out from an election, could …

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Hamilton's building new homes like it's 2018... that's not good, Should for-profit companies ever offer volunteer positions? & What the future holds for FirstOntario Centre 41:17

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We keep hearing that there's a housing crisis going on from every corner of society however the number of homes being built in Hamilton isn't reflecting that at all. In fact, it would appear we've regressed to the numbers seen back in 2018. Why? Guest: Richard Lyall, President of the Residential Construction Council of Ontario - Is there a fair arg…

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#63: Blame my brain! What's behind those big, bad, bold, and downright bloody baffling behaviours. 19:05

7d ago19:05

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In today's episode, we're diving deep into understanding behaviours driven by the stress response. This foundational knowledge is crucial for any teacher looking to transform their classroom into an island of safety for their students which nurtures connection, reduces anxiety, and promotes growth. In this episode, I discuss: 1/ The stress response…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Adam Atkinson: Tim Hortons turns 60, The potential for new taxes in Hamilton, Humanity living on Mars, FirstOntario Centre's renovations and more 1:11:57

2h ago1:11:57

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A first-timer is joining Scott for The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio this week! Adam Atkinson will be talking about the FirstOntario Centre renovations, the prospect of humanity living on Mars within 30 years, the Toronto Maple Leafs' new head coach, City Council potentially introducing new taxes on Hamiltonians, the 60th anniversary of …

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Hamilton to offer help to clean up garbage from encampments, Divorce is too expensive for Canadians & FirstOntario Centre's major renovations have begun! 39:25

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There's no question that when encampments pop up that garbage and litter follows so the City is looking to help residents and businesses with that. Scott speaks with John-Paul Danko from City Hall to dive further into how. Guest: John-Paul Danko, Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton - Divorce rates are falling in Canada but not because we're gettin…

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Why has Pierre Poilievre visited Hamilton so much? More federal spending but it's not on you & Ontario's in trouble if EVs aren't a massive success 39:24

5h ago39:24

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Pierre Poilievre has made numerous trips to Hamilton, more than expected. Could this be indicative of something larger? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton & political pundit - Though our federal government isn't great at many things there are two things it does amazingly, that's collecting taxes and spending that very same money. Today…

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Hamilton's incentives for building downtown, Taking driver's licences away from car thieves & Canada Soccer has their man! 41:58

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Does Hamilton need to continue offering incentives for developers to build in the downtown area? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Would taking away the driver's licence of a car thief be enough to deter would-be thieves? If someone is willing to steal a car, would they even care about having a valid licence? Guest: Richard Brennan, F…

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#62. 'Apathetic' teenagers, post-pandemic classrooms, and finding all the glimmers with Dr Lori Desautels 51:08

14d ago51:08

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On today's episode I speak to the brilliant Dr Lori Desautels to answer one of the big behaviour questions I am often asked... What's going on with apathetic teenage behaviour?! As well as this, we speak about: Neuroplasticity and why it is crucial for teachers to have an understanding around. How we can transform the experiences and education of o…

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Hamilton's rising unemployment rate, Massive support for banning cellphones in Ontario classrooms & Sports Talk with Don Robertson 53:21

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Hamilton's unemployment rate seems to be on the rise. Are we looking at this on too small a scale or are things as bad as that sounds? Guest: Marvin Ryder, Professor, DeGroote School of Business, McMaster University - Our amazingly divided world has come together and agreed (mostly) on something! That would be the agreement (again, mostly) that cel…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Sandy Shaw: Naming things after people, The current state of politics, Teaching manners to kids & more 1:10:08

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MPP Sandy Shaw joins Scott for this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio to talk about the relationship between social media and politics, naming places/buildings after people, teaching manners to our children, 'reviving' people with AI, the current state of politics and more. Guest: Sandy Shaw, MPP for Hamilton West—Ancas…

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What makes Hamilton International Airport such a big success? & Who should be the Leafs' new head coach? 30:29

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Hamilton's airport is a prime example of a massive success but if people aren't using it for transport as much as Pearson, for example, how can that be so? Guest: Cole Horncastle, Executive Managing Director, John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport - The Toronto Maple Leafs have fired their head coach, Sheldon Keefe. Who should replace him? Gu…

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Why are kids having a hard time learning math? Does our bail system need a revamp? Mental health & small business ownership featured in 'Thrive' & 'Hidden Secrets of the Canvas', a documentary on finding ... 45:48

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Our kids are having a hard time learning math, why? Is it the way the subject is taught? Guest: Monika Ferenczy, Educational Consultant, Horizon Education Consulting - Do we need to revamp Canada's bail system or is our view of it skewed? Guest: Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney - Hamilton is home to an amazing h…

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Why does it seem like Hamilton's identity revolves around downtown? Will Chad Kelly's suspension impact the Ticats? & Why is the Canadian dollar looking to take a nosedive? 45:17

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A shooting downtown has shocked Hamiltonians and made Scott wonder why it seems almost like Hamilton's entire image is based around the downtown area. Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - The Toronto Argonauts's starting quarterback, Chad Kelly, has been suspended by the league. CHML's own Rick Zamperin joins the show to help shed light …

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#61. “Make me a sandwich”. How we can address the alarming misogyny present in our classrooms. 23:53

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Download the guide: Addressing misogyny in the classroom In the wake of recent events sparking renewed conversations about gender-based violence, the imperative for educators to address misogyny in the classroom has never been more pressing. Samantha Schulz's article, "Make me a sandwich," sheds light on a disturbing reality: the behaviors and lang…

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Why is Ontario the angriest province in Canada? & Sports Talk with Don Robertson 45:48

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Canadians are stereotyped as being kind and polite however it would appear that is anything but the case, especially in Ontario, according to a recent poll. Why are Ontarians so angry? Guest: Dan Arnold, Chief Strategy Officer, Pollara Strategic Insights - It seems like every major pro sports team in Toronto is a disappointment but is the problem t…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Meredith MacLeod: Complete objectivity in journalism, FirstOntario Centre's renovations, Wealthy parents forgoing large inheritances for their kids & more ... 1:06:27

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This week's guest is award-winning journalist Meredith MacLeod who joins Scott for an hour of conversation that's sure to be the brightest in Hamilton (see where we get the name from?). Together they cover the renovations FirstOntario Centre is undergoing, objectivity in journalism, receiving large inheritances from wealthy parents, if protests now…

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Who can step in and turn the federal Liberals around? & How can an area with so many pro teams have so few championship wins? 36:26

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If Justin Trudeau stepped down as the leader of the federal Liberals, who could step in to turn things around for the party? Guest: Stephen LeDrew, Past President of the Liberal Party of Canada, Lawyer & Host of “The LeDrew Three-Minute Interview” - How is it that this area can have so many different sports teams playing at the professional level i…

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Hamilton's renaming debacle, Warning labels coming to every cigarette in Canada & The Rolling Stones are back on tour! 43:19

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There's always something happening in Hamilton and who better to talk about those things than The Bay Observer's John Best? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Warning labels are going to be placed on each and every cigarette sold in Canada, what kind of impact will this have? Guest: Rob Cunningham, Senior Policy Analyst, Canadian Cance…

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Ontario to ban cellphones in classrooms & Sports Talk with Back-to-Back Allan Cup Champion, Don Robertson 47:03

6d ago47:03

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Ontario is set to ban cellphones in classrooms, something that many have sought while others detest. Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director, People for Education - The Dundas Real McCoys are now back-to-back Allan Cup Champions! Coming off of this win, Don has graced the studio with the Allan Cup to talk about his team's win, what it might take to…

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#60. Students not taking accountability for their behaviours? Here's what to do. 16:56

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Click here to download all 71 behaviour response prompts! Tell me if this sounds familiar, teacher friend... You have struggled to get through even a minute of teacher-led instruction because of one student who is cutting you off at every turn. It has a knock on effect, causing other students to become disengaged and dysregulated. You become increa…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Nabuurs: The value of a job, Strong Mayor Powers, Body cameras on police officers, Correctly spelling last names & more 1:04:53

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How much is a job worth? Are we pleased with the way Strong Mayor Powers are being used? How effective are body cameras on police officers? Why can't people correctly spell your last name? These questions and more get addressed on this week's edition of The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with guest Mike Nabuurs. Guest: Mike Nabuurs, Host …

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What can you do about Hamilton's pot holes? What lessons are coming out of the Umar Zameer case? & A new class joins The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 43:02

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Hamilton, like every city, has pot holes but is there anything we can do about it? Guests: Carolyn Ryall, Director, Transportation, and Mark Priest, District Superintendent - Roadway Maintenance, City of Hamilton - Lots of lessons are coming from the Zameer case, whether for politicians, police, including the Chief, and the public. Guest: Jeff Mani…

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Did City Council waste several hours debating something that's not their call? What's the response to the federal budget? & Why does coffee cost signifcantly more? 46:29

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Who operates the LRT in Hamilton isn't a decision that will be made by the city council and yet they spent hours debating this very topic. Was that just wasted time? Guest: John Best, Publisher, The Bay Observer - Now that the federal budget has been announced, are we seeing a change in the polls in favour of the Liberals? What kind of response was…

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When does free speech become hate speech? What's a 'halal mortgage'? & Sports Talk with Steve Foxcroft (Go, Real McCoys, Go!) 56:22

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Was hate speech spouted this weekend outside of parliament? When should police step in? At what point does free speech become hate speech? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University - The federal government has announced 'halal mortgages'. What are they and why even suggest su…

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#59: Struggle with boundaries as a teacher? This one sentence will change absolutely everything about how you see them, and hold them. 14:55

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Struggle with boundaries as a teacher? Safe to say you're not alone on that one. These stats are scary: (NASUWT survey Nov 2023) 87% of teachers say their workload has increased in the past year. Teachers are working 54 hours a week on average (you just know some are working 40, and some are working 70!!) 83% of teachers believe their job has adver…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Jon Wells: "Truth" vs "Opinion", The Arizona Coyotes' move to Utah, Hamilton's LRT & more 1:09:25

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio implies conversation however today's guest is more than bright the way he speaks but also in the way he writes. While his future topics may be a mystery to most, the topics he covers with Scott includes the NHL playoffs, Jon's long-form journalism, the Arizona Coyotes' move to Utah, Hamilton's LRT, how "…

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Are we closer to finding out who'll run Hamilton's LRT? Will Canada see a third referendum on Quebec's independence? & What's with the rise in true crime documentaries? 37:02

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This afternoon, city council discussed the privatization of LRT operations at its General Issues Committee with the final analysis being presented by the LRT subcommittee. What came of it and will it have in impact on the final decision? Guest: John-Paul Danko, Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton - Could Canadians find themselves voting in a third…

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The federal budget's political and economic implications, Bill Welychka recounts his time in entertainment & Exploring Ben Johnson's legacy in Mary Ormsby's new book 54:34

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The federal budget was announced today which means we can take a look at what the government plans to do with your tax money in the near future. How does it look and have any meaningful changes been made? Guest: Dr. Eric Kam, Professor of Economics with Toronto Metropolitan University - We keep with the theme of the budget but look at it from a dif…

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#58: Do your students take you seriously? How to balance being warm, friendly, and approachable, with holding crucial behaviour boundaries. 13:57

1M ago13:57

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Is it possible that being too friendly is harming your classroom management efforts? No. Okay, maybe a little, but not in the way you think. Does the below resonate? You feel like you have a really great relationship with your students, but when it is time to get to the business side of things and get some serious work done, the energy is high, the…

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Housing announcements with implications for LRT. Hamilton students out of school more often. & Sports talk with Don Robertson. 1:13:36

1M ago1:13:36

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PM Trudeau's housing announcement contains implications for Hamilton's LRT. Also discussed, the Vrancor affordable housing proposal. Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer. Data shows that elementary students in Hamilton are staying home from school more often since the pandemic. Guest: Annie Kidder, Executive Director of People for Educat…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Mike Fortune: Happy National Pancake Day! Terry Fox Began The Marathon today in 1980, the Arizona Coyotes in Salt Lake city? And more 1:05:07

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Does Hamilton Smell Like Rotten Eggs? Did OJ Trial on TV Impact Justice System and Forge FC Season Starting Soon 1:13:25

2M ago1:13:25

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Matthew Adams, Assistant Professor and GIS Program Director of Geography, Geomatics and Environment with the University of Toronto New study tracks infamous ‘rotten egg’ smell in Hamilton lower city Jeff Manishen, Criminal Lawyer, Ross & McBride; Former Crown Attorney How do televised trials impact justice? How did televising the OJ Simpson trial i…

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Five weeks until the RBC Canadian Open! - PM Trudeau testifies on foreign interference. - Talking taxes on the wealthy, and the cost of the PM's Indo-Pacific trip. 1:11:32

2M ago1:11:32

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The countdown to the RBC Canadian Open is officially on, with just five weeks left until the big event! Today, we're thrilled to chat with tournament director Brian Crawford, who will share some details of a major announcement. GUEST: Brian Crawford, Tournament Director of The RBC Canadian Open. Prime Minister Trudeau to testify at the foreign inte…

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Vito Sgro of Hamilton Council: "Have You Had Enough?" - Niagara Falls Eclipse; Not As Busy As Expected? - Blue Jays Looking Good In First Game at Renovated Rogers Centre 46:34

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In an opinion piece published to the Bay Observer, Fmr Mayoral Candidate Vito Sgro asks the question he keeps hearing in regards to Hamilton Council: "Have You Had Enough?" GUEST: Vito Sgro is a former mayoral candidate and political insider People flocked to Niagara Falls to see the once-in-a-lifetime eclipse yesterday. Leading up to the event, a …

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#57: “You'll NOT act a fool in my classroom and go unchecked!” What it really looks like to have solid classroom expectations and boundaries (HINT: It's not that) 14:48

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What comes to mind when I say that as teachers we need... STRONG expectations and FIRM, CONSISTENT boundaries. Does it sound like: "You as a student are not going to act a fool in my classroom and go UNCHECKED. You are not going to be rude and disrespectful UNCHECKED. And yes go tell your parent I said it! Standards and boundaries from DAY 1!" OR d…

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Transit Costs Overrun? What does this mean for the LRT? & Sports talk with Don Robertson 50:06

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Government documents show concerns at Queens Park over the overrun of transit costs. What will this mean for the LRT? GUEST: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer Don Robertson joins us over the phone and then in the studio thanks in part to 'Eclipse Traffic'. Lots to talk about, from the eclipse, to the Bulldogs and so much more. GUEST: Don Rob…

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The Brightest Conversation in Hamilton Radio with Graeme MacKay: The upcoming eclipse, Silly products that actually sound good, Boundary pushing when cartooning & more 1:05:35

2M ago1:05:35

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Bright conversations can be sparked by many things such as cartoons and no one does better editorial cartoons than Hamilton's own Graeme MacKay. With conversations about the upcoming eclipse, the boundaries an editorial cartoonist must follow (and when they can/should be pushed), when body modification enters the realm of mental illness, April Fool…

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Does a solar eclipse constitute an emergency? How you can become a reservist this weekend & What's sparking increased support for capital punishment in Canada? 38:27

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Why are we seeing places like Niagara Falls declaring an emergency ahead of this Monday's solar eclipse? Is buying extra food and water really something that we need to do? How bad could it be? Guest: Nomi Claire Lazar, Full Professor in Public and International Affairs at the University of Ottawa and author of the book “States of Emergency in Libe…

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Major development project proposed to be built by the Adlershot GO station, Jackson Square's viability for businesses & Teenage Head's 50th anniversary show is this Saturday! 44:13

2M ago44:13

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We speak with Burlington’s mayor about a huge new development being proposed by the GO station in Aldershot that would include housing, a university campus, commercial space and a 5,000-seat arena. Guest: Marianne Meed Ward, Mayor of Burlington - Coles has announced that it'll be closing it's store in Jackson Square marking the loss of one of the o…

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What's happening with the encampment in front of City Hall? Why is Canadian productivity at an "emergency" low? & Remembering Joe Flaherty 47:17

2M ago47:17

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The continued fallout of Mayor Horwath's plan to use strong mayor powers, and the latest on the encampment in front of city hall. Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Canada's productivity seems to be so low it's an emergency. How do we measure productivity, what's driving this drop and is there anything we can do to fix it? Guest: Mos…

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#56: TEACHER PEP TALK! Feeling powerless in the classroom? Disempowered? Disrespected? Like you have no control? This is for you. 18:40

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Classroom management can, oftentimes, leave teachers grappling with feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, failure, and powerlessness. You might feel walked all over, that you can't do anything about behaviour, that your students simply don't care about what you're teaching. This can be an incredibly disempowering place to be in as a human being, and …

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#55: Q&A. Help! I get ZERO support, advice, or mentorship from my leaders around the challenging behaviours in my class. [A SNEAK PEAK INTO THE PRIVATE PODCAST] 13:19

2M ago13:19

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A very special bonus episode coming to you from the That'll Teach 'Em Private Podcast! On today's episode I answer Michelle's 'question' (well - I respond to her comment). "This can’t start quick enough - I wouldn’t even call myself a new teacher but I am drowning in behaviour and whenever I reach out for help, and I'm not shy in doing so I’m so ke…

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Ontario is prepared to force the sale of the Sir John A. Macdonald property, Many agree on their disdain for the Carbon Tax & The Blue Jays are set to start their season soon! 42:09

2M ago42:09

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The province says it's prepared to force the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board to sell its Sir John A. Macdonald property. How has this been received by the HWDSB? Guest: Todd White, Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board Trustee for Wards 5 & 10 - It would appear that for as divided as Canada appears to be nowadays there's still something…

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