Difference Makers

CJAD 800
  • 0,0 (0)
  • À BUT NON LUCRATIF
  • TOUS LES JOURS

Hosted by James Hughes and Sam Watts, the show features stories, interviews and listener interaction that aims to identify people and organizations doing good work in our community.  There are so many great stories, wonderful people and iconic institutions that provide a variety of community services and activities.  We shine a light on them and provide a forum for listeners to learn about them.  People serving people – sometimes unseen, we celebrate them on this show. 

  1. -5 J

    Difference Makers: Episode 21

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode: Alessia Di Giorgio, Director of Events at The Montreal Children’s Hospital Foundation and Danny Williams, founder of the West Island Men's Shed.

    36 min

  2. 31 JANV.

    Difference Makers: Episode 20

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode: Rosemary Cooke, President of the McGill university Retiree Association, and Michele Chappaz, Executive Director of MMFIM (Mouvement pour mettre fin à l'itinérance à Montréal).

    38 min

  3. 24 JANV.

    Difference Makers: Episode 19

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode: Marina Boulos-Winton has recently been named to head Sun Youth. Marina has devoted her considerable energy and vision to supporting society’s most vulnerable people, particularly women and youth in precarious circumstances. Sophie Gaillard has worked at the Montreal SPCA since 2013 as one of the first and leading animal protection lawyers in Quebec and Canada. As Director of Animal Advocacy and Legal and Government Affairs, Sophie oversees the organization’s efforts to advance animal law and strengthen animal protection legislation and public policy at the municipal, provincial and federal levels.

    36 min

  4. 17 JANV.

    Difference Makers: Episode 18

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode: Soraya Martinez Ferrada is Mayor of Montreal and has served as leader of Ensemble Montréal since 2025. Soraya tells us in what ways she'd like to be a difference-maker for the city. Antonia Macris is Manager of Corporate Learning and National Youth Network, Co-Chair at Environment and Climate Change Canada. Antonia is a dynamic community leader with over a decade of volunteer leadership experience advancing initiatives that support education, environment, youth, women, and culture.

    38 min

  5. 10 JANV.

    Difference Makers: Episode 17

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode: Chris Gobeil, a chartered professional accountant in Hudson, Quebec with over 30 years of volunteer leadership and creative work, making him a passionate advocate for the arts and his community. Also, Jennifer Hobbs Robert who is a bilingual healthcare leader with advanced training and decades of experience in senior and end-of-life care, dedicated to advancing compassionate, high-quality health standards and supporting vulnerable communities.

    40 min

  6. 3 JANV.

    Best of Difference Makers: Episode 16

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this Best of episode: Valentino Pietrantonio - Executive Director of Big Brothers / Big Sisters West Island and Meagan Sommerville, who runs West Island Community Shares.

    39 min

  7. 2025-12-27

    Difference Makers: Episode 15

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this Best of episode: Claude Pinard - President of the Montreal Executive Committee, volunteer Norm Horner and fundraiser Jim Morrison.

    40 min

  8. 2025-12-20

    Difference Makers: Episode 14

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at a volunteer influencer, a group of families who sing Christmas carols at a veteran's hospital and a remarkable local palliative care centre.

    38 min
Tout afficher (21)

À propos

Hosted by James Hughes and Sam Watts, the show features stories, interviews and listener interaction that aims to identify people and organizations doing good work in our community.  There are so many great stories, wonderful people and iconic institutions that provide a variety of community services and activities.  We shine a light on them and provide a forum for listeners to learn about them.  People serving people – sometimes unseen, we celebrate them on this show. 

Informations

  • Créateur
    CJAD 800
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
  • Épisodes
    21
  • Classement
    Tout public
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Bell Media
  • Site Web de l’émission
    Difference Makers