Best Justin Drown Podcasts (2024)

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The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS, about National Indigenous Peoples Day. PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour gives gardening advice. 52:53

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The CBC's Brett Ruskin reports from Shubenacadie, NS -- the site of the former residential school -- on National Indigenous Peoples Day. Melissa Peter-Paul on PEI plans SafeTEA sessions with Aunties. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides gardening advice.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau discusses an announcement today on the National School Food Program and other issues such as affordability. And on the phone-in: Lesley Anderson answers questions on genealogy ... 52:53

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is in Westville, NS today for an announcement on the National School Food Program. He also speaks with us about issues such as affordability. And on the phone-in: Lesley Anderson provides advice on researching your family tree.

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115: Janet Garcia - Cruelty 32:22

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On Mar 28, 2024, in Everett, Washington, at around 7:00 AM, four-year-old Ariel Garcia was declared missing. The boy is Hispanic with brown hair and brown eyes. He is 3 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 37 pounds. Ariel went missing at an apartment on Vesper Drive. Ariel’s mother, Janet Garcia, struggles with drug and alcohol. To the point that it made …

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The Maritime Lobster Processors Association comments on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant. Foreign workers on PEI resume a hunger strike. And on the phone-in: Chris Harvey-Clark on sharks ... 52:46

1d ago52:46

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Nat Richard, the executive director of the Maritime Lobster Processors Association. comments on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant in Beaurivage, NB. Foreign workers on PEI resume a hunger strike and stage a protest today in Charlottetown. And on the phone-in: Shark researcher, Chris Harvey-Clark, answers questions on sharks.…

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Some farmers are getting out of strawberry farming because it's not profitable. Others are turning to new methods like growing undercover. And on the phone-in: Laura Penny talks about the value of a degree ... 52:51

2d ago52:51

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The way farmers grow strawberries is changing in the Maritimes. Some are getting out of the crop. Others are growing undercover so they are less vulnerable to climate change. And on the phone-in: Laura Penny discusses the value of a university degree.

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Fred Whoriskey from the Ocean Tracking Network discusses the possibility of warning signs for sharks this summer. We hear an update from Beaurivage, NB. And on the phone-in: Jim White on painting & staining ... 52:44

3d ago52:44

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There are more sharks in our waters these days. We talk with Fred Whoriskey from the Ocean Tracking Network at Dalhousie University about the possibility of warning signs about sharks at some beaches in NS this summer. Maisie Rae McNaughton from the Kent Clean Air Committee provides an update on the closure of the Coastal Shell Products plant in Be…

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Jesse Vergen, owner of the Saint John Ale House at Market Square, describes his frustration over the delay in opening the patio area. And on the phone-in: What is a Death Café? 53:12

6d ago53:12

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The Fire Marshal's Office has delayed the opening of the new patio system at Market Square in Saint John. We speak with Jesse Vergen, owner of the Saint John Ale House about his frustrations.And on the phone-in: We talk with Anne Marie Hartford and Karen Lake about the Death Café meetings they hold in Fredericton.…

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Paul D'Eon who has 50 years experience with the Lifesaving Society of NS comments on drowning incidents. We hear about neglect at Gateway Village on PEI. And on the phone-in: Experts answer questions on ... 53:00

7d ago53:00

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This week, two young men from India died at Gibson Falls in NB. Paul D'Eon, who has 50 years experience with the Lifesaving Society of NS, says newcomers to Canada are more vulnerable to drowning. People in Borden-Carleton, PEI, comment on the level of neglect at Gateway Village. And on the phone-in: Dr Jill Hudson in NB and Dan Hennessey in NS ans…

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114: Salamah Pendleton - Crossfire 32:38

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May 20th, 2020, two police officers arrive at a Grand Forks, North Dakota apartment complex. It’s around 2:00 PM and a sunny day. The officers are there to serve eviction papers to 41-year-old Salamah Pendleton and his mother Lola Moore. Nothing will go to plan. Visit me online at https://www.blacklabelpodcasting.com/show/obscura/ Our Sponsors: * C…

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The volunteer fire chief in Elgin, NB, discusses a fatal accident this week at Gibson Falls. Students on PEI get lessons on agricultural history. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessica Lyle provides advice ... 52:43

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Kent Steeves, who's the volunteer fire chief in the village of Elgin, NB, provides details about a fatal accident that claimed the lives of two young men at Gibson Falls on Monday. Students on PEI get lessons on agricultural history at Orwell Corner Historic Village. And on the phone-in: Lawyer Jessical Lyle gives advice on wills and estate plannin…

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Innovative Ideation: The Drive for Collective Creativity 36:02

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In this episode of 'Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool,' host John Light, engages in a captivating dialogue with Nick Jane, CEO of Idea Scale. They explore Nick's unique career journey from finance in New York to leading a company born from a White House initiative. Idea Scale, termed as a CRM for ideas, serves as a platform for large organizations s…

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NS Auditor General Kim Adair reports on a rise in violence in schools. Health PEI looks for options for summer staffing. And on the phone-in: Two experts discuss the challenge of navigating difficult friendships ... 52:59

9d ago52:59

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Kim Adair, Nova Scotia's Auditor General, holds a news conference about a dramatic increase in the incidence of violence in schools. Health PEI offers workers extra cash if they agree to work extra shifts this summer. Union leaders have concerns. And on the phone-in: Dr. Laura Eramian and Dr. Peter Mallory discuss navigating difficult friendships.…

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A historic sawmill in Digby County was destroyed by fire this weekend, and the Abegweit First Nation hosted the first mawi'omi of the season. And on the phone-in: maintaining your memory. 52:52

10d ago52:52

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A historic sawmill in Digby County, NS, was destroyed by fire this weekend, and on PEI the Abegweit First Nation hosted the first mawi'omi, or powwow, of the season. And on the phone-in: we discuss memory loss and how to avoid it with Dr. Teresa Liu-Ambrose.

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The 9pm Sunak ScoMo Schadenfreude with David F Porteous 1:21:19

11d ago1:21:19

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The autumn series of the Edict concludes with a returning special guest, Scottish author and social researcher David F Porteous, to chat about the UK election campaigns and much, much more. We discuss cocaine and koalas, Scott Morrison's post-parliamentary career, Elon Musk's $56 billion package, the King's Birthday, and an encounter between an ech…

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The 9pm Devilish Deepfakes of Democracy with Zoe Hawkins 58:22

14d ago58:22

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The last couple of weeks have been full of online safety news, from eSafety Commissioner v X Corp in the Federal Court to AI to deepfakes. So my guest this time is. Zoe Jay Hawkins, head of policy design at ANU’s Tech Policy Design Centre. In this episode we talk about the way AI and deepfakes might include this year's many elections, the polarisat…

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Health care workers at the Moncton Hospital form a choir as a creative outlet. A boy on PEI trades a bag of potatoes for a signed Blue Jays baseball. And on the phone-in: Jon Stone discusses native plants ... 52:41

13d ago52:41

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Nurses, doctors, paramedicine students and pharmacists at the Moncton Hospital have formed a new choir called "Music in Medicine" as a creative outlet. A boy on PEI takes a bag of PEI potatoes to Toronto and trades it for a signed baseball with Blue Jays pitcher Jordan Ramano. And on the phone-in: Jon Stone answers questions about native plants tha…

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NS announces a new policy on cell phones in classrooms. Two men from PEI talk about their trip to Normandy for D-Day ceremonies. And on the phone-in: Colette Robicheau provides advice on decluttering. 52:43

14d ago52:43

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The Nova Scotia Department of Education announces a new policy on cell phones in the classroom, starting in September. The CBC's Jean Laroche has the details. Two men from PEI discuss their family connection to D-Day and their trip to Normandy this week. And on the phone-in: Colette Robicheau provides advice on decluttering. Plus, two young student…

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113: Norberto Pietri - Rampage 25:25

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On August 18, 1988, Noberto Piertri walked away from the Lantana Community Correctional Work Release Center. At the time, he was restricted to the center's grounds while he awaited transfer to a more secure facility. Or, in other words, he escaped. Our Sponsors: * Check out Incogni: incogni.com/obscura * Check out Rosetta Stone and use my code TODA…

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The CBC's Nancy Russell on PEI provides an update on the oyster industry. A 58 year-old woman in NB will compete at Miss Universe Canada. And on the phone-in: What have your experiences been like while ... 53:08

15d ago53:08

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An oyster grower in East Bideford, PEI, speaks with the CBC's Nancy Russell about his frustrations. He has still not received any damage claim money since post-tropical storm Fiona blew through in 2022. Lorraine Peters from Rothesay NB, who's 58 years-old, will compete at the Miss Universe Canada pageant next month. And on the phone-in: We speak wi…

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The 9pm Arty Greek Melbourne Chat with Esther Anatolitis 1:09:27

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As the autumn series of the Edict overflows into Official Winter, we go arty with Esther Anatolitis, editor of Australian literary journal Meanjin and a colossus striding the Melbourne arts scene and beyond. In this episode we discuss the controversy over Vincent Namatjira's portrait of billionaire Gina Reinhart, and why Melbourne is so arty and, a…

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An endangered Right Whale was spotted not far from Peggy's Cove. We speak with Moira Brown from the Canadian Whale Institute. And on the phone-in: Dr Heather Morrison on PEI speaks about healthy lifestyles ... 52:40

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We speak with Moira Brown, a senior scientist with the Canadian Whale Institute. She discusses the sighting of an endangered North Atlantic Right Whale close to the coastline near Peggy's Cove. And on the phone-in: PEI's Chief Public Health Officer, Dr. Heather Morrison, talks about the Live Well PEI Action Plan.…

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We discuss affordable housing projects in Spryfield, NS, and rezoning in Stratford, PEI. And on the phone-in: urban planner Tristan Cleveland on housing density. 53:10

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We hear about a recently cancelled affordable housing project in Spryfield, NS, and rezoning the waterfront in Stratford, PEI. And on the phone-in: urban planner Tristan Cleveland takes your calls on development issues and housing density.

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The brand new Portaupique Community Centre is ready for its grand opening, and on PEI a man is buried in a grave he dug himself. And on the phone-in, it's appliance repair. 52:56

20d ago52:56

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Alana Hirtle invites us to this weekend's Grand Opening of the new Portaupique Community Centre, and a PEI man is buried in a grave he dug for himself. And on the phone-in: Aaron Publicover takes your appliance repair questions.

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Environmental chemist, Cora Young from York University, comments on a recent study about PFAS chemicals in sea spray. We hear your feedback on the RCMP. And on the phone-in: Tina Simkin answers questions ... 52:49

21d ago52:49

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Cora Young, an environmental chemist from York University, speaks with us about a recent study that examined the level of so-called "forever chemicals" or PFAS in sea spray. We hear your feedback on the RCMP. And on the phone-in: CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin answers questions about the weather.

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112: Denise Collins - The Ladder 26:30

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Heather Claypool is sleeping. It’s early morning hours. A small creak stirs her. Between squinted eyes she scans the side of her bed. It was probably someone downstairs. She lived in an apartment. Heather drifts back to sleep. Another creak. She sits up. There is a man crouched at the end of your bed. Purchase one of our Obscura Mugs here. Our Spon…

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Shark researcher and veterinarian Chris Harvey-Clark from Dalhousie University talks about shark attacks in the wake of a PEI man being attacked in Turks and Caicos. And on the phone-in: Invasive species ... 52:58

22d ago52:58

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Chris Harvey-Clark, a veterinarian and shark researcher from Dalhousie University, discusses the increase in shark attacks and shark behaviour in the wake of a shark attack on a man from PEI in the Turks and Caicos. And on the phone-in: Ken Donnelly and Hughstin Grimshaw-Surette answer questions on invasive species.…

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Where Personal Development Meets Tech, and Talent 38:57

23d ago38:57

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In this episode of 'Drowning in the Tech Talent Pool,' host John Light talks with Hirbod Bigvan, a serial entrepreneur in the tech space, about the challenges and excitement of entrepreneurship, the balance between passion and discipline, and the innovative use of technology in personal development. Hirbod shares his journey from arriving in the U.…

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The CBC's Aly Thompson talks to Jenny Saulnier in Hammonds Plains, NS, on the anniversary of the wildfire that destroyed her house and more than 150 others. And on the phone-in: Greg Marquis speaks about ... 53:01

23d ago53:01

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Jenny Saulnier lives in Hammonds Plains, NS, and one year ago today, her house was burned down in the wildfire that ripped through Upper Tantallon and her neighbourhood. She speaks with the CBC's Aly Thompson about how she has coped. And on the phone-in: Greg Marquis from UNBSJ discusses his new book,"Canada's State Police: 150 years of the RCMP".…

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22 year-old Rupinder Pal Singh speaks with us from the protest outside the PEI Legislature by migrant workers. CBC's Go Public team uncovers a scam on Facebook. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker on heat ... 52:35

24d ago52:35

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A group of migrant workers in Charlottetown, PEI, are staging a protest and hunger strike in front of the PEI Legislature. They are unhappy about changes to the Provincial Nominee Program. The CBC's Go Public team speaks with a woman in Sussex, NB, whose Facebook page got taken over by fraudsters. And on the phone-in: Barry Walker provides advice o…

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The 9pm Dream Cheese of Digital Tyranny with Justin Warren 1:39:53

26d ago1:39:53

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In recent weeks the Australian government has opened multiple fronts in its war against the social media giants. So who better to speak with than Justin Warren, “consultant, freedom of information tragic, hexagon enthusiast, and creator of the CyberRating™ labelling scheme”? In this episode we discuss the MediSecure data breach, Australia's new Dig…

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The mayor of the Town of Pictou, NS, speaks about the future of the pulp mill near his town. We hear about a new heart clinic in Halifax named after hockey player, Jordan Boyd. And on the phone-in: Niki ... 52:35

27d ago52:35

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Jim Ryan, the mayor of the Town of Pictou, NS. speaks about the future of the pulp mill near his town. He also speaks about yesterday's settlement agreement. A new heart clinic in Halifax is named after a hockey player named Jordan Boyd who died in 2013.. And on the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening.…

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There's a settlement agreement between Paper Excellence Canada and the Province of NS over the former mill in Pictou County. Paul Withers reports on aquaculture. And on the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie ... 53:02

28d ago53:02

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We hear the details about a settlement agreement between Paper Excellence Canada and the Province of Nova Scotia over the former mill in Pictou County. Premier Tim Houston speaks. The CBC's Paul Withers reports on a designated aquaculture development area in SouthWest NS. And on the phone-in: Psychiatrist Dr Jackie Kinley discusses job stress.…

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111: Richard Henyard - The Empty Man 31:49

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Around 10 p.m. on January 30, 1993, Lynette Tschida went to the Winn Dixie store in Eustis, Florida. It was at the Grove Square Shopping Center in Lake County. She saw a young man and a teenage boy sitting on a bench near the entrance of the store. As she walked in the store, she noticed how intense the older one was. He was tall, muscular. His smo…

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