Best Cfpl Curiouscast Podcasts (2024)

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Roy Green Show Podcast September 22: Is the Canadian government increasingly turning its back on our traditional ally Israel?, Canadian drinking less alcohol, more on the controversial field trip and fixing ... 1:09:27

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Today’s podcast: Is there any question any longer than war has in fact broken out between Israel and the Iran-sponsored and defined by Canada as a terrorist organization, Hezbollah? And is the Canadian government increasingly turning its back on our traditional ally Israel? Israel certainly considers this to be so as Israel's Ambassador to Canada s…

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Sep. 22: The solution to fixing Canada's broken healthcare system 18:28

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We will begin to review issues which should take prominence in the upcoming federal election, whenever that may occur between now and next October. Issue 1: Healthcare for Canadians. The number of Canadians without a family doctor, currently at 6.5 million will swell to 10 million, or 25% of the national population. Meanwhile, seeing a specialist c…

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Sep. 22: An investigation into election interference during the 2021 Canadian Federal Election 18:20

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Investigators for the Commissioner of Canadian Elections agreed that the Chinese government before and during the 2021 federal election was actively engaged in pushing Chinese Canadian voters to vote against British Columbia (Steveston-Richmond East) MP Kenny Chiu. These actions concluded the investigators .. "According to Chinse Canadian interview…

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Sep. 22: Canadians are drinking less alcohol 16:38

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Canadians are drinking less (alcohol). Why might that be at a time of increased tensions? Cost? Something else? Guest: Professor Sylvain Charlebois. Director: Agrifoods Laboratory, Dalhousie University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Sep. 22: Is the Canadian government increasingly turning its back on our traditional ally Israel? 17:41

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Is there any question any longer than war has broken out between Israel and the Iran-sponsored and defined by Canada as a terrorist organization, Hezbollah? And is the Canadian government increasingly turning its back on our traditional ally Israel? Israel certainly considers this to be so as Israel's Ambassador to Canada suggested on air with us y…

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Sep. 22: Even more about the controversial field trip by the Toronto District School Board 18:16

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Toronto Sun headline: "Students as young as eight compelled to attend political protest 'field trip.' An extension on AM 640 Toronto's Greg Brady joining us yesterday about children being walked through an antisemitic demonstration by teachers from the Toronto District School Board, parents unaware and/or their objections be damned. Guest: Bryan Pa…

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Sep. 22: A non-confidence motion to be introduced against the Liberal minority government 17:11

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The chaos in parliament with CPC opposition day Tuesday and non-confidence motion to be introduced against the Liberal minority government. - Future opposition non-confidence days will eventually defeat this now minority government and a federal election call to follow. Now it's the Quebec premier arguing with the Quebec sovereignist Bloc Quebecois…

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Roy Green Show Podcast September 21: A jarring week in the Middle East, do Canadians want a federal election right now?, what in Quebec has been the default decision-maker in federal elections? and a controversial ... 1:03:18

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Today’s podcast: A jarring week in the Middle East as Hezbollah pagers, walkie talkies and mobile phones blew up, killing 37 people and injuring more than 3,000, including leaders of the terrorist organization. A targeted air strike in Lebanon killed 10 senior Hezbollah commanders according to the IDF with prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying "…

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Sep. 21: A controversial field trip organized by the Toronto District School Board 13:32

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Toronto District School Board schools/teachers declared they were taking a contingent of school children, aged 12-14, on an Indigenous-themed field trip. According to parents and a phone video, the kids were walked through a crowd chanting "From Turtle Island to Palestine, occupation is a crime." There were also members of the Communist Party of Ca…

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Sep. 21: A jarring week in the Middle East 17:33

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A jarring week in the Middle East as Hezbollah pagers, walkie-talkies and mobile phones blew up, killing 37 people and injuring more than 3,000, including leaders of the terrorist organization. A targeted air strike in Lebanon killed 10 senior Hezbollah commanders according to the IDF with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying "Our goals are cle…

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Sep. 21: Will the Liberal Party benefit as opposition parties tear away at each other? 18:01

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While the opposition parties tear away at each other, will the Liberal Party benefit? Is there a hidden message in the fact 56% of Canadians told IPSOS they don't want a federal election now? Guest: Andrew Perez. Principal at Perez Strategies. Member of and strategist for the Liberal Party of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone…

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Sep. 21: Quebec premier Francois Legault demands Quebecois vote with the Conservative Party to pass a non-confidence vote 17:16

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Quebec premier Francois Legault, a former sovereignist PQ cabinet minister is demanding the Bloc Quebecois vote with the Conservative Party to pass a non-confidence in the Justin Trudeau Liberal Party government next week. Yves-Francois Blanchet, BQ leader declares the party will vote to support the Liberals, along with the fedreal NDP. So, now wha…

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Sep. 21: The British Columbia provincial election is underway as of today 7:26

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The British Columbia provincial election is underway as of today, with the vote on October 19. Are provincial voters still absorbing the major party announcements of a few weeks ago? Who, if anyone has the inside track? Guest: Mario Canseco. President: ResearchCo.ca, in Vancouver. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sep. 21: Do Canadians want a federal election right now? 16:36

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Political party war in parliament. Might have reached a fist fight encounter between Pierre Poilievre and Jagmeet Singh? So how are Canadians nationally viewing this battle before the eventual federal election and do Canadians want a federal election now? Guest: Darrell Bricker. CEO. IPSOS Public Affairs on polling for Global News. Learn more about…

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They call him Bear but you can call this lifesaving puppy Hero 1:13:27

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They call him Bear but you can call this lifesaving puppy Hero (1:25) Guest: Darren Cropper, Bear’s owner How to admire nature’s wonders in unexpected urban places (17:10) Guest: Christopher Brown, author of The Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places Woman nearly shut out of mother's esta…

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What's behind a dramatic rise in illegal migrants crossing from Canada into the U.S. and how do you stop it? 1:45:01

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What's behind a dramatic rise in illegal migrants crossing from Canada into the U.S. and how do you stop it? (1:31) Guest: Kelly Sundberg, former CBSA officer and Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies, Mount Royal University Inflation is easing, interest rates are falling but a softening job market is a now a con…

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Why the Canadian Medical Association is apologizing for past harms to Indigenous Peoples 1:47:18

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Why the Canadian Medical Association is apologizing for past harms to Indigenous Peoples (1:23) Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, past president, Canadian Medical Association How AI helped cut unexpected deaths in one Toronto hospital by 26% (16:47) Guest: Dr. Muhammad Mamdani, vice-president of data science and advanced analytics at Unity Health Toronto N…

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Is the consensus around immigration fading and how do you fix it? 1:47:31

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Is the consensus around immigration fading and how do you fix it? (1:24) Guest: Marc Miller, Federal Immigration Minister The Trudeau government loses another safe seat in Montreal, are we now closer than ever to an early election? (16:59) Guest: Lori Williams, professor, political science, Mount Royal University Hundreds of Hezbollah pagers explod…

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Ali Chahbar - Chair of the London Police Services Board talks about the $104 000 spent on a communications firm during the budget process 11:31

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Ali Chahbar - Chair of the London Police Services Board - talks with Mike Stubbs about the $104 000 spent on a communications firm during the budget process.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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CHL President Dan MacKenzie talks about the CHL USA Prospects Challenge 8:21

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London will play host to Game 1 of the two-game CHL USA Prospects Challenge on Nov. 26. Game 2 will take place in Oshawa the next night. Mike Stubbs spoke with CHL President Dan MacKenzie about the origin of the event and how it will play out.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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The Doomsday plane flies over London 8:25

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Part of the 2024 London Air Show was the U.S. Air Force Doomsday plane. It's an aircraft that hopes to never have to begin its primary mission. Mike Stubbs spoke with Lieutenant Colonel Pete Amaral about what the Doomsday plane is for and what you would find inside it.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested after grand jury indictment in the wake of numerous allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking 1:45:09

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Ottawa raises price cap on mortgages (1:53) Guest: Clay Jarvis, real estate financial expert, Nerdwallet Canada Foreign interference in Canada extending from China to Russia (16:00) Guest: Marcus Kolga, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and director of DisinfoWatch Trump Assassination Attempt Latest (32:15) Guest: Kenneth Gray, for…

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Roy Green Show Podcast September 15: Business Council of Canada says Parliament needs to fix the economy, by-election in Montreal and Winnipeg and half of Canadians not getting or undecided on flu shots ... 59:01

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Today's Podcast: Business Council of Canada, representing Canada's largest companies urging MPs returning to parliament this week to remember "fixing the economy cannot wait." What is needed is "long-term solutions" not "short-term politics." BCC just released its Engines of Growth report. - BCC also warns Canada's new unilateral digital services t…

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Sep. 15: This week's goings-on in the nation's capital per Blacklock's Reporter 18:47

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This week's goings-on in the nation's capital per Blacklock's Reporter. Guest: Tom Korski, Editor. Blacklock's Reporter, @mindingottawa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Global News / Curiouscast

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Sep. 15: A Canadian By-election in the Winnipeg riding of Elmwood-Transcona 9:51

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In Winnipeg, a byelection in the riding of Elmwood-Transcona has been held by the NDP. The riding is key to the national New Democrats holding on to their base. Guest: Richard Cloutier. Co-host of The News On CJOB, Winnipeg and senior reporter with Global News, Manitoba Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Sep. 15: A Canadian By-election in the Montreal riding of LaSalle-Emard-Verdun 9:56

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Two byelections in Canada tomorrow. One in Montreal and one in Winnipeg. For the Liberals the Montreal riding LaSalle-Emard-Verdun is critical. The riding was represented by former PM Paul Martin and former minister of justice and solicitor general David Lametti. Guest: Beryl Wasjman. Editor in chief, The Suburban, Quebec's largest circulation Engl…

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Sep. 15: Canada must get "in sync" with the United States and become better at engaging with America's economic system 16:54

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The CEO of Canada's biggest bank, Dave McKay of RBC, in a speech this past week, said Canada must get "in sync" with the United States and become better at engaging with America's economic system to improve wobbly productivity in this country. We're not doing so at present said McKay, quoting a "very senior person (U.S.) said to us recently, in a g…

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Sep. 15: Half of Canadians opting out or undecided about accepting their flu shot this fall 16:00

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Why are almost half of Canadians opting out or undecided about accepting their flu shot this fall (Rexall national poll) and where does the Covid vaccine/boosters experience fit into this situation? Guest: Jason Tetro. Edmonton Microbiologist. The Germ Guy. Books: The Germ Code and The Germ files. Host of The Super Awesome Science Show podcast Lear…

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Sep. 15: Another documented concussion in an NFL game 8:21

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Following another documented concussion in Thursday night's NFL game against the Buffalo Bills, Miami Dolphins Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa is being urged by former players and doctors to end his football career because the danger of devastating long-term damage to his health is too great. - This is also when young football and hockey players seasons…

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Sep. 15: Business Council of Canada urges MPs to fix the economy immediately 11:32

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Business Council of Canada (BCC), representing Canada's largest companies urging MPs returning to parliament this week to remember "fixing the economy cannot wait." What is needed is "long-term solutions" not "short-term politics." BCC just released its Engines of Growth report. - BCC also warns Canada's new unilateral digital services tax places t…

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Sep. 15: Critical byelections for federal Liberals and NDP will be held tomorrow in Montreal and Winnipeg 16:13

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Critical byelections for federal Liberals and NDP will be held tomorrow in Montreal and Winnipeg. Montreal byelection in LaSalle.- Ville Emard - Verdun, the constituency represented by former Liberal Party Prime Minister Paul Martin. Winnipeg byelection for the riding of Elmwood Transcona. Guests: Michelle Simson. Former Liberal MP and seatmate to …

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Roy Green Show Podcast September 14: The Air Canada strike looms, British Columbia premier David Eby commits to scrapping the 'consumer carbon tax' and which U.S. Presidential candidate was better received ... 38:57

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Today’s podcast: Air Canada and its pilots (ALPA) dispute mostly over pilot remuneration closing in on pilot strike option. Air Canada calling on the federal government to step in, while ALPA is urging the government not to intercede in the collective bargaining process. Guest: Mark Thompson. Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia…

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Sep. 14: Ontario woman criminally charged with assault with a multi-colored water soaker 14:53

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Wendy Washik is a 59-year-old Simcoe, Ontario woman who was engaged in a bit of fun with a 10-year-old at a party on Labour Day weekend. Involved was a multi-coloured water soaker. Ms. Washik is alleged to have squirted water from the squirter which allegedly hit a neighbour in the chest. The neighbour called 911, police arrived and "Water Pistol W…

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Sep. 14: Public Service Alliance of Canada protest the federal government's demand for government workers to return to their workplace 12:34

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PSAC (Public Service Alliance of Canada) is protesting the federal government's demand government workers return to their workplace 3 days per week. Union protests have sprung up in Ottawa and elsewhere. Do you believe federal government workers are overpaid and pampered with pensions far exceeding workers in the private sector and that they should…

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Sep. 14: After the Donald Trump (R) - Kamala Harris (D) televised debate which candidate is better received by U.S. voters now? 11:26

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United States election for the presidency. After the Donald Trump (R) - Kamala Harris (D) televised debate which candidate is better received by U.S. voters now? Will Taylor Swift's endorsement help Kamala Harris in a big way? Guest: John Zogby. Founder of John Zogby Strategies national U.S. polling firm. Podcast: The Zogby Report. - New book: Beyo…

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Sep 14: The fallout of Bloc Québécois supporting Trudeau's Liberal Party 15:42

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Since the federal NDP "tore up" the confidence and supply agreement with the federal Liberals, the Trudeau government has explored options to avoid an early federal election. Is the Quebec separatist Bloc Quebecois ready to assume that role? "Oui" says its leader Yves-Francois Blanchet on a case-by-case basis. The fallout of BQ supporting Trudeau's…

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Sep. 14: British Columbia premier David Eby has committed to scrapping the 'consumer carbon tax' 11:04

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British Columbia premier David Eby has committed to scrapping the 'consumer carbon tax' as long as the federal government drops the federal backstop. Quite the change from a few months ago when Eby responded to a letter from Conservative Party of Canada leader Pierre Poilievre requesting the premier engage with Poilievre to help halt a carbon tax i…

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Sep. 14: The Air Canada work stoppage could have a devastating effect on small business and the Canadian economy 4:11

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The Canadian Federation of Independent Business warns a work stoppage at Air Canada could have a devastating effect on small business and the Canadian economy. If A.C. And ALPA cannot reach an agreement, then CFIB is calling on the federal government to be prepared to step in and impose binding arbiration or back-to-work legislation. Guest: Dan Kel…

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Sep. 14: Air Canada and its pilots dispute pilot remuneration 13:53

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Air Canada and its pilots (ALPA) mostly dispute pilot remuneration closing in on the pilot strike option. Air Canada calls on the federal government to step in, while ALPA urges the government not to intercede in the collective bargaining process. Guest: Mark Thompson. Professor Emeritus at the University of British Columbia, Sauder School of Busin…

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Has tipping reached a tipping point? Where Canadians think it is and isn’t necessary to leave a gratuity. 1:05:08

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Has tipping reached a tipping point? Where Canadians think it is and isn’t necessary to leave a gratuity. Guest: Margaret Chapman, COO & Partner, Narrative Research “What would you do if you knew how and when you were going to die?” NY Times bestselling author Lianne Moriarity tackles mortality in her new book Guest: Liane Moriarty, NY Times bestse…

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In the wellness industry, your mental health is for sale 1:47:07

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Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Château Laurier recovered by Ottawa police — in Italy (1:39) Guest: Jonathan Sommer, lawyer, Sommer Law The search for Schlumach’s legendary lost gold continues in season 2 of Deadman’s Curse (16:19) Guest: Kru Williams & Adam Palmer, cast members, History TV’s Deadman’s Curse With a work stoppage looming, wil…

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TVDSB Board Chair Beth Mai talks about Director Mark Fisher's leave of absence 9:15

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Beth Mai, the Board Chair of the Thames Valley District School Board joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to answer questions about Director of Education Mark Fisher going on a paid leave of absence.By CFPL / Curiouscast

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August hailstorm in Calgary is the second costliest weather event in Canadian history, meet hail experts trying to better predict those storms 1:54:08

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August hailstorm in Calgary is the second costliest weather event in Canadian history, meet hail experts trying to better predict those storms (1:52) Guest: Simon Eng, research meteorologist, Northern Hail Project, Western University Debate aftermath: How Harris threw Trump off his game and what impact could it have on the November election (16:14)…

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With the U.S. election just eight weeks away, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced-off in Philadelphia: Who won? 1:48:04

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Ontario food banks ‘cannot keep up’ as usage reaches 8-year high (1:43) Guest: Carolyn Stewart, CEO, Feed Ontario Autocracy Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (16:33) Guest: Anne Applebaum, staff writer, The Atlantic, author, Autocracy Inc. With the U.S. election just eight weeks away, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced-off in Philadel…

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Survivor Season 42 winner Maryanne Oketch talks about Survivor and coming to London for Medical school 9:31

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Maryanne Oketch had what it took to become the second Canadian ever to win Survivor. She is now living in London and attending the Schulich School of Medicine as she looks to take her skills and engaging personality into the medical field. Maryanne sat down with 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to tell some stories from the show and talk about life after Sur…

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Chris Yates of CUPE Local 2361 talks about the CUPE strike on the campus of Western University 16:48

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A strike by CUPE workers on the campus of Western University began on Aug. 30 and is still continuing. Mike Stubbs spoke with Chris Yates of CUPE Local 2361 about what has prompted job action and how things like information pickets are being done on campus. Following that conversation you can hear an initial conversation between Chris and Mike that…

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Tom Cochrane joins all-star group set to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame 1:38:46

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Tom Cochrane joins all-star group set to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (1:22) Guest: Tom Cochrane, singer/songwriter, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame 2024 inductee Air Canada could start cancelling flights on Friday as strike looms (30:31) Guest: Duncan Dee, former Air Canada COO Wasp invasion (46:51) Guest: Matthias Buck, as…

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Craig Smith of the Elementary Teachers Federation of Ontario on placing TVDSB Director Mark Fisher on leave and a few other stories 17:55

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Thames Valley President of ETFO, Craig Smith joined 980 CFPL's Mike Stubbs to talk about Thames Valley District School Board Director of Education, Mark Fisher being placed on paid leave. Craig and Mike also talked about other education-related issues like challenges in the classroom and teacher salaries.…

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Roy Green Show Podcast September 8: Is Israel in turmoil and turning on its prime minister, a woke takeover is coming for Canadian physician training and a small window for the Liberal Party to be returned ... 1:03:50

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Today’s podcast: Israel. A nation in turmoil and turning on its prime minister? Op ed by Canada's former Ambassador to Israel Vivian Bercovici: Hostage murders cast an angry shadow over Netanyahu's Gaza campaign. Guest: Vivian Bercovici - Canada's former Ambassador to Israel A woke takeover is coming for Canadian physician training: Radical reforme…

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Sep. 8: A small window of opportunity for the Liberal Party of Canada to be returned to power 18:16

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Andrew Perez is a principal at Perez Strategies, a Liberal Party of Canada member and strategist. Perez' view, repeat national polling notwithstanding, if Justin Trudeau resigns very soon there remains a small window of opportunity for the Liberal Party to be returned to power in the upcoming federal election. Guest: Andrew Perez. Principal, Perez …

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