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Viewpoints

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«Viewpoints» is the latest podcast and news magazine produced by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. It provides an overview of what’s happening across Canada, thanks to some 20 radio reporters posted across the country (British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, North West Territories, Québec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia) and working for the Local Journalism Initiative (LJI). The Local Journalism Initiative (LJI) supports the production of original civic journalism news content that covers the d ...
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Movie Madness with Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) is a thought provoking, and topic driven journey through the top pop culture and Hollywood stories of the week. Khalil is joined by a large array of Hollywood guests from both in front of and behind the camera who provide great insights into the industry and their careers. Made possible by the Community Radio Fund of Canada | (CRFC)
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Red Waves is a series of documentaries, interviews, and stories, including fresh cuts from CFUV's other Indigenous podcasts all produced by CFUV's Indigenous hosts, producers, and volunteers. From Indigenous art, artists, politics, activism, housing, to plants and land defence. Red Waves was introduced with support from the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the only organisation mandated to provide financial support to Campus and Community Radio Stations in Canada.
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NDNs on the Airwaves was developed from the need to know more about the recent history of native radio, the current state of native radio and where native radio is going in the future. This series gives voice to those who are passionate producers of radio, grateful musicians and individuals who help us understand how radio both reflects and shapes Indigenous cultures all across our territories. There is a common thread tying it all together, and that is Indigenous voices. This series offers ...
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In Quebec, the Premier’s comments, made last week, casts a shadow over Refugee Day celebrations. François Legault blamed immigrants for Quebec’s housing crisis. A pay-what-you-can food market collaborates with community gardens, for fresh produce. And it works! And women strike outside a Nanaimo Court House and across the country, to bring awarenes…
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Actress Shayelin Martin joins the show to talk about her new movie Wild Goat Surf. Khalil also discusses why no one has been going to movie theatres this year with Eyad. Tune in every week and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us at @comicboys_ on social media Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm S…
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Friday, June 21st, is National Indigenous People’s Day. A documentary on Indigenous astronomy expert, Wilfred Buck hits the screens in Kingston this week. Filmmaker, director and producer Lisa Jackson, will be with us. A UBC study probes managed retreat from Sumas Prairie to restore Sumas Lake. But the mayor calls it “ridiculous”. An art tour on th…
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We’ll first turn to the Province of Québec, where a vigil was held to mourn the deaths of Montrealers experiencing homelessness. Abram Benedict has been elected as the new Ontario Regional Chief. An American goshawk attacks Québec trekkers and prompts the temporary closure of the popular Kingsbury hiking trail. And in Sackville, New Brunswick, loca…
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In Ontario, some 200 students will have a brand new Catholic school. The Province invests $17 M in Drayton. In Montréal, Québec, the City is also investing this time, $21.4 M into four “affordable” student residences. Some 670 units up for grabs in a few years. Two women take advantage of the pandemic to gather old and recent stories about their co…
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On today’s 111th episode of Viewpoints, we’ll travel to Québec, Ontario, and British Columbia. Our first stop will be in Laval, Québec, where 200 Amazon employees are the first to join a union in the country. Amazon is fighting back. Then to Ontario, where the Six Nations of the Grand River Development Corp could soon become the largest Indigenous …
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The historic Bellevue House located in Kingston, Ontario, is reopening its doors to the public, after being closed for six years. The Québec town of Stanstead, seeks a new future for the historic Del Monty Hotel property. The Toronto Japanese Film Festival enters its 13th year, presenting more international premieres. And we’ll be visiting a Human …
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Detentionaire director and former Disney animator Kevin Micallef joins the show to discuss a wide range including Detentionaire, his career as an animator and even his thoughts on AI and the future of animation. Tune in every week and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us at @comicboys_ on social m…
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It’s Invasive Species Month across the country, and we’ll be closing in on efforts made in different provinces to eradicate those plants, animals, bugs and other organisms that shouldn’t be here… on land or underwater. Out west, environmental authorities are worried about the first invasive green crab being found in Cortes Island waters. Nanaimo, B…
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We’ll drop by Ontario, where the Russell Township forgoes a by-election by simply appointing its new mayor. The Eaton Centre will be home to the 4th Indigenous Fashion Arts Festival this May: Owen Thompson met up with the founder of the streetwear brand, Aaniin Retail. Centre Wellington’s Space Beans compete in national computer science challenge. …
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The city of Prince Rupert BC is embarking on its largest infrastructure investment in 100 years. Volunteers at Prince Edward County’s first Repair Cafe, in Picton, Ontario, help people fix things that might otherwise head to the landfill. A punk-rock music show promises to attract all ages. And it does! A new supportive housing building opens in Na…
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Director Grant Harvey (@grantcombustion) joins the show to discuss a wide range of topics including Dune Part 2, the pros and cons of long movies, how to fix the movie industry and so much more. Check out @comicboys_ on Instagram to enter into the Mean Girls (2024) giveaway which ends on May 14th2024 at 11:55pm EST Tune in every week and embark on …
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The Orford Express train used to be a moving restaurant and the star and studio of a TV show. But the scenic tourist train has been parked in Magog, Québec since 2019. However, it’s on track for a comeback by spring 2025. Internationally renowned singer-songwriter and musician Alex Cuba will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree, from the Unive…
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For the 10-year anniversary of the end of the legendary animated show Detnetionaire, Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as he is joined by Lynch voice actor Brian Froud, to talk all things Detentionaire and his acting career. Tune in every week and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Fo…
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This week we’ll feel like nature lovers, and talk about the birds, the trees, and the recyclees… We’ll first turn to the sky again this week. Not for a total solar eclipse, though. Instead, we’ll be on the lookout for thousands of sandhill cranes returning to the Bulkley Valley in British Columbia. Summer is not far ahead! Then to Toronto, which is…
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On today’s show we will, of course, as many others recently did, turn to the sky. Some of us witnessed on April 8 the best of what astronomy can bring. Derek Bullard met up with people in Sherbrooke’s Jacques Cartier Park, where the Sun and the Moon drew big crowds. From Sherbrooke to Montréal to catch a glimpse of the last days of a popular childr…
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This week Khalil (@khaliljamal03) is joined by the directors of Suze, Linsey Stewart and Dane Clark. Tune in every week and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm Shoutout to our amazing technical producer/editor Eyad (@eyad.madkour) Check out CB Me…
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(00:50 – 14:34) First Khalil (@khaliljamal03) is joined by Sarah Fisher (@sarahfisher) and Jake Allyn (@jakeallyn85) who star in the upcoming film ‘Someone Like You’ (14:34 – 33:30) Then the director of Queen of My Dreams (in theatres now), Fawzia Mirza (@thefawz) joins the show (33:30 – 59:18) Finally, former U of T student Cat Hostick joins the s…
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First Khalil (@khaliljamal03) is joined by Dax Ravina (@therealravina) from Daniels Gotta Die, which is out in theatres now! Then Khalil is joined by Conner Andrews (@connerandrews34) to discuss their thoughts on Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire Tune in every week and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow …
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Québec’s $11 billion deficit is a result of its own fiscal choices say researchers and opposition parties. The Alberta government spends 5M$ to boost women’s shelters across the province. Ontario farmers are bracing for unpredictable weather as spring arrives. Dams in Nanaimo, British Columbia, are in bad shape and could kill hundreds if they fail,…
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In the biggest episode ever! Khalil (@khaliljamal03) is joined by by Diana Lee Inosanto (@TheRealDLI) who played Morgan Elsbeth in the second season of The Mandalorian and the first season of Ahsoka and George Buza who voices Beast in X-Men ’97 and X-Men: The Animated Series join the show!! Tune in every week and embark on a journey with us! Follow…
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Access to a life-saving intra-nasal Naloxone programme could end soon in New Brunswick. Community workers worry that the life-saving measure could be harder to get. The Cortes Island Food Bank off the BC coast released its annual report showing a 600% increase in need for food. In Kitchener, Ontario, the Irish Real Life Festival has some alternativ…
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In New Brunswick, self-serve community food banks, fall victim to abuse. In British Columbia, a local school principal looks at the realities of cell phone use, as the province legislates to ban cells in class next September. Alberta introduces a new program to prepare for floods and droughts. Health authorities are in high alert across the country…
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For the 10-year anniversary of the end of the legendary animated show Detnetionaire, Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as he is joined by Detentionaire co-creator Charles Johnson to talk all things Detentionaire and answer some burning questions. Tune in every week and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follo…
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We will all be hoping for a clear sky on April 8th trying to catch a glimpse of the total eclipse of the sun. Saying whoosh to the clouds! A $250M revenue-sharing agreement is reached with BC’s northwest communities. In Ontario, the Elora Centre for the Arts gets an extra $1.2 M in government funding to help its expansion. Millinery artist Natalia …
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In this engaging episode, join host Khalil Jamal with producer Eyad as they discuss the latest developments in streaming services, the music industry, and exciting advancements in online gaming. They delve into the potential impacts of a comprehensive streaming platform developed by ESPN, Fox Sports, and Warner Bros. Discover, the impending upswing…
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Communicating with the unhoused during extreme weather? What lessons were learned from the Jan 8th snowstorm in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver. Remembering the late Robbie Robertson—Jace Martin talks about the Lifetime Achievement Award that almost didn’t happen. Global warming is not happening and is based on junk science? Well, yes, according…
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Greater autonomy or devolution is granted to Nunavut. What does it mean and how it could be applied to Northern British Columbia? The VISTA Radio group absorbs 21 Interior B.C. radio stations from BCE. And the Haldimand Township crier is looking to retire. Anyone up for the job? Thanks to our journalists Jeff Gard and Ian Gregg. To our national edi…
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Join Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as he breaks down the newest Spider-Man movie, Madame Web. Tune in every week(ish) and embark on a very wonky and wild journey through the weirdness that is the film industry. Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm Shoutout to our amazing tech…
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Ten thousand patients are in desperate need of a family doctor in Sault St. Marie, Ontario. In a 1996 interview with singer-songwriter Robbie Robertson brings back memories for Six Nations radio station and community. A new Nanaimo Art Gallery exhibition looks at “stories that animate us.” We celebrate Black History Month by remembering Green Hill,…
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Join Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as he talks to Women Talking actress Shayla Brown (@sporanoshayla) about her newfound passion for the Star Wars universe. Check out the first interview with Shayla Brown about her career and her role in Women Talking: https://youtu.be/sGUx8OLrHVM?si=aHMnZT-TZZH0VVMS Tune in every week(ish) and embark on a very won…
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February is Black History Month and we’ll have a great story for you. Canada Post honours Mary Ann Shadd, an activist, publisher, lawyer, teacher and journalist who was influential in the Underground Railroad movement. A new stamp was revealed in honour of her accomplishments. One of her descendants shares her excitement with us. Ottawa caps intern…
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In Montreal, Ravers rally to save nightlife group, Montreal 24/24. Out in BC, the former Green Party deputy leader was found guilty of contempt of court. Hundreds of Sackville area properties see assessment spikes of over 25%. Citizens wonder how to face the tax hikes that go with it. And to Nova Scotia, where city officials gamble to support peopl…
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Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) who is joined by RU director Charles-Olivier Michaud! Tune in every Friday or Monday and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm Shoutout to our amazing technical producer/editor Eyad (@eyad.madkour) Check out CB Media N…
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Transportation advocates say passenger rail service in the Maritimes is doomed if no investments are made. Prince Edward County subsidizes a popular ride sharing company. Five thousand three hundred rides completed in 2022. In Québec, Loisir Sports Outaouais offers free skis and snowshoes to sports enthusiasts. In B.C., Paige Pierce, age 21, is app…
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Halifax is poised to provide more affordable housing. This as homeless encampment sweeps continue in Edmonton, despite community pushback. And as the city of Cobourg, Ontario, opens its first overnight warming centre. We then move to BC where a baker breaks bread to help civilians in Gaza and the occupied territories. And we go to Nanaimo where the…
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Join Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as reviews ‘The Book of Clarence’ which releases in theatres on Thursday January 12th. Tune in every Friday or Monday and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm Shoutout to our amazing technical producer/editor Eya…
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Indigenous youth, trains for radio production. OYA Black Arts Coalition celebrates five years of helping black creatives, in Toronto. Quebec confirms tuition hikes for out of province English University Students. And even adds French requirements on top. McGill University has decided it will foot the bill for the tuition hike. And the Calgary Ring …
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Join Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as reviews 'Anyone But You' and 'Wonka' and discusses the MCU's Kang issue. Timestamps: Anyone But You Review - 00:04:27 The Plot - 00:12:33 The Funny Parts - 00:17:07 Kang News - 00:23:53Wonka Review - 00:33:09. Tune in every Wednesday and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast a…
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Host Tanis MacDonald brings us Anuja Varghese, winner of this year’s Governor General’s Award for Fiction to discuss her genre-bending use of gothic elements in the familiar settings of her horror-adjacent dark fiction in her collection of short stories, Chrysalis (2023).By Watershed Writers
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On today’s show: In B.C., NDP Federal M. P. Taylor Bachrach, wants parliament, to move faster on a Red Dress Alert system. The University of Northern British Columbia is all smiles as it lands $17M in Research Funding. Alberta residents hit by flooding and forest fires will get $68M. And after a record-setting fire season, SOPFEU, Quebec’s provinci…
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On today’s show: The College of New Caledonia has just welcomed its first female president, in 54 years. The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence culminates on December 10. We’ll travel to Smithers, BC, and to Knowlton, Québec, where women’s coalitions and organizations are working to break the cycle of physical, verbal and psychologic…
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Join Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as he talks about the very interesting film, 'Mary Little Batman' which releases on Amazon Prime Video on December 8th Tune in every Wednesday and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm Shoutout to our amazing tech…
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Join Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as he chats with Actress Karis Cameron (@kariscameron), known for a number of tv shows and movies including the Nickelodeon hit 'Open Heart'. Tune in every Wednesday and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm Shout…
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On today’s show: Google will spend $100M to compensate Canadian media for lost revenues. What impact could Google’s millions have on the Canadian community radio sector if any? Will it get its share of the pie? Representatives from media outlets from across the country appeared in front of the CRTC to voice their ideas and concerns around the refor…
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Description: Join Khalil Jamal (@khaliljamal03) as he chats with Evan Rissi (@evanslist), the director and star of the upcoming film ‘Going In’. Tune in every Wednesday and embark on a journey with us! Follow the podcast on your favorite podcast apps! Follow us on @comicboys_ Follow CIUT on Instagram @ciut895fm Shoutout to our amazing technical pro…
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On today’s show: We’ll be all about housing and go to Halifax where the Housing Minister wants to get construction projects rolling. And then to Montréal, where protesters met at the Olympic Stadium to disturb Housing Minister Elaine Duranceau’s speech at the East Summit. In Peterborough, 50 shipping containers will be transformed into a new housin…
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