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26/06/2024

Hockey, the great equalizer

Love or hate sports, nothing has brought a community together quite like the Edmonton Oilers and their 2024 Stanley Cup run. Covering the Cup is itself a journey. This week, host Clare Bonnyman speaks to CBC reporter Sam Samson and producer Kory Siegers about the excitement and challenges that come with traveling between Edmonton and Florida to cover the final. They share what it’s been like to witness the playoffs and see the country rally behind our team.

26/06/2024

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23 min
6 MAR

U.S. tariffs impact Manitoba trucking businesses

The owner of a Winnipeg trucking company talks about the immediate effects of new U.S. tariffs on Canadian goods. Gurbir Boparai, director of Canadian Prairie Transport, explains how these tariffs are hitting his business, which relies on cross-border shipping, and how the company is navigating the challenges just days after the tariffs were implemented. Ottawa and most of the provinces have agreed to lift barriers that keep booze from flowing more freely across the country. Guest host Cory Funk speaks with Brock Coutts, co-owner Patent 5 Distillery in Winnipeg, about the difference this will make for his business. A vacant lot in Winnipeg's inner city is transforming into a new home for seniors, thanks to Catherine Collins and her non-profit, Harriet Street Seniors Housing Inc. With 49 new affordable units nearing completion, Collins discusses the need for more seniors housing in the city, and how this project is helping revitalize the community.

6 Mar

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22 min
29 JAN

Trans activist reacts to President Trump's 'two gender' order

We connect with an advocate in the U.S. who has Nova Scotia ties, to talk about recent, sweeping executive orders by President Trump on so-called 'gender ideology' and how it's affecting transgender and nonbinary Americans right now.

29 Jan

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13 min
12/12/2024

Doug Ford gets hot under the collar and threatens to turn off energy supply to the U.S. But who will get burned?

Premier Doug Ford is doubling down on his energetic threat to the U.S. But Mark Winfield, co-chair of the Sustainable Energy Initiative questions whether that will hurt Americans... or Ontarians. The Toronto Star's Rob Benzie gives some perspective on this... and the Ford government's last bill before the Legislature's 10-week break.

12/12/2024

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20 min
28 JAN

Family fights to clear Russell Woodhouse's name in 1973 Winnipeg homicide

For over 50 years, Russell Woodhouse has been remembered as a convicted killer, but new efforts are being made to clear his name decades after his death. CBC's Caitlyn Gowriluk takes us through the journey of Woodhouse's family and the lawyers dedicated to seeing him exonerated. She joins Marcy Markusa with details of the fight for justice, and how this case could set a historic precedent for wrongfully convicted people. The Manitoba Veterinary Medical Association has voted to ban the cosmetic practice of tail docking in dogs, a decision hailed by animal rights advocates. While this move aligns with veterinary practices across Canada and around the world, the question remains: why was this procedure ever performed? Dr. Jonas Watson, a veterinarian from Winnipeg, tells host Marcy Markusa about the impact of the ban and what it means for animal welfare in the province.

28 Jan

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18 min
4 FEB

Tariffs on hold, but will Manitobans still buy local?

With U.S. tariffs on pause for 30 days, Premier Wab Kinew says American alcohol will stay on Manitoba shelves — for now. Meanwhile, Brock Coutts, co-owner of Winnipeg's Patent 5 Distillery, says supporting local businesses should be about more than just a trade dispute. Host Marcy Markusa also talks with Federal Public Safety Minister David McGuinty, who is in the province to discuss border security measures.

4 Feb

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24 min
10 MAR

Running a Restaurant Without American Booze

Liz Ingram-Chambers owns Le Bistro by Liz in downtown Halifax. She tells what she's had to do, to adjust to Donald Trump's trade war.

10 Mar

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9 min
6 FEB

Life-saving HIV/AIDS research at risk as U.S. cuts impact Canadian scientists

Up first on the podcast, a Steinbach manufacturer that sends most of its product south of the border tries to navigate these uncertain times. Neil Fast, president and CEO of Loewen Windows and Doors, speaks with the CBC's Zubina Ahmed about tariffs. Donald Trump has spent weeks threatening to slap tariffs on Canada, but this isn't the first time an American president has made this threat. We talk tariff déjà vu -- and how the past can help us navigate this current political moment. CBC's Marcy Markusa speaks to Len Kuffert, a history professor at the University of Manitoba. As the new U.S. administration makes sweeping cuts to government funding, a research team at the University of Manitoba is at risk of losing its funding for life-saving HIV/AIDS research. Julie Lajoie holds the Francis A. Plummer professorship in global infectious diseases at the University of Manitoba.

6 Feb

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26 min
5 FEB

Manitoban reacts to Trump proposal to take over Gaza

A member of Winnipeg's Palestinian community reacts to U.S. President Donald Trump saying he wants to permanently move Palestinians out of Gaza. Ramsey Zeid, president of the Canadian Palestinian Association of Manitoba, speaks with host Marcy Markusa. Has your attitude changed toward your neighbours down south? We sent CBC reporter Jim Agapito to speak to Winnipeggers. Also on the podcast today: For children with a life-threatening illness, there can be a lot of time spent receiving medical care and not a lot of time to be a kid, but the Dream Factory wants to change that. Andrew Kussy, executive director of the Dream Factory, explains how.

5 Feb

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21 min
21 MAR

Teen shares his love for Winnipeg Transit's Route 55

Gavin Johnston, 17, speaks with host Marcy Markusa about his passion for Winnipeg Transit and his Instagram fan page dedicated specifically to Transit's Route 55. From sharing pictures of buses to creating a fan community, Johnston's take on Winnipeg Transit is sparking conversations across the city. Also on the podcast: Mayor Scott Gillingham speaks with Marcy Markusa about key issues facing Winnipeg, including hefty property tax increases, the latest provincial budget and his push for full-time in-person work. Also, a recap of last month's discussions on federal funding for the North End sewage treatment plant and tensions with the U.S.

21 Mar

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21 min

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