For the next seven weeks, we're thrilled to be featuring podcasts from the students currently in the broadcasting program at Durham College. On today's episode, we have two podcasts to share, starting with Colin and PJ, as they chat about their experiences of working in the media industry. Following up, we hear some NHL discussions on off the puck. Let's have a listen.
In this heartfelt episode of "Car Tunes," host Paul Brandt pays tribute to the legendary Ian Tyson, a cornerstone of Canada's music scene and a true embodiment of the Western spirit. Episode Three, titled " Ian Tyson - Canada’s Cowboy," takes listeners on a journey through the life and legacy of this iconic artist. Paul Brandt delves into Tyson's early years, where his profound connection to the Canadian West began. The episode features clips of Tyson’s early music, highlighting his initial fora...
Millennial Balance: It’s Black History Month and on this week’s Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza are joined by spoken word artist Dwayne Morgan who is producing the show “Where Sisters Speak”, which has given a number of Black female artists a platform to share their stories and experiences through spoken word poetry for the past 24 years. “When Sisters Speak is the largest and longest running spoken word showcase featuring Black women in North America. New Music Podcast: Music Director Cris...
In this episode, Michael Benarroch speaks to Dr. Nazim Cicek whose big ideas are proving that it doesn't have to cost the earth to feed the world. He's a professor in the Department of Biosystems Engineering and Associate Dean Research in the Faculty of Agriculture and Food Science. Michael and Nazim explore how research is advancing sustainable agriculture to address food shortages and the climate crisis. About the host: Michael Benarroch became President of the University of Manitoba on July 1...
Michael Benarroch sits down with Dr. Joss Reimer, Chief Medical Officer for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority and someone who not only led Manitoba's COVID-19 vaccine implementation task force but has worked tirelessly to end the stigma around mental illness. Together, they explore how Dr. Reimer’s personal experiences have affected her work around mental health, and why we all need to create more supportive environments in the workplace. For more information, visit the podcast's website . ...
Choosing Wellness’ host Linda Freeman speaks with Health Experts about Men's Health and spends time speaking with Canada’s Big Brother winner Tychon Carter-Newman about life's ups and downs. About the series: Choosing Wellness is an initiative powered by Pattison Media designed to inspire and motivate a healthy life. This series focuses on the latest health trends and cutting-edge wellness advice to help listeners achieve their best physical and mental well-being so, instead of just surviving, y...
HR Untethered: Navigating HR Realities with Lisa Kay In this episode, we moved from an overview of what is happening generally in the area of human resource management to addressing very specific issues that businesses are facing. Since our last discussion, we've been receiving questions submitted to us by managers who are coming up against challenges in their attempts to create, maintain or reestablish a highly motivated and engaged workforce. We thought it would be useful to address some of th...
On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast, we hear from the Director for Events at Major League Soccer, Mimi MacKinnon to discuss her journey as a blood clot survivor. Taking a Breath: A Stop the Clot Podcast is a show committed to shining a light on the dangers of blood clots and breathing life into The National Blood Clot Alliance’s mission of pushing these preventable killers to the forefront of public discourse. We will hear the stories of notable blood ...
About the series Choosing Wellness is an initiative powered by Pattison Media designed to inspire and motivate a healthy life. This series focuses on the latest health trends and cutting-edge wellness advice to help listeners achieve their best physical and mental well-being so, instead of just surviving, you’re thriving. Each episode of the podcast series is dedicated to exploring a specific health topic, such as diet and nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, stress management, sleep, and other are...
Afua and Shaliza are back with a conversation with influencer and content creator Katia Kramble AKA jetlaggedlovers. Katia was a professional figure skater, then attended U of T and completed her degree in Global Affairs, and now works as a full time content creator after quitting her 9-5. While this job may seem unconventional to many, Katia tells us how this is, in fact, a sustainable career path.
Choosing Wellness is an initiative powered by Pattison Media designed to inspire and motivate a healthy life. This series focuses on the latest health trends and cutting-edge wellness advice to help listeners achieve their best physical and mental well-being so, instead of just surviving, you’re thriving. Each episode of the podcast series is dedicated to exploring a specific health topic, such as diet and nutrition, exercise, mindfulness, stress management, sleep, and other areas that impact we...
Phil looks back into 2023 bringing back into the spotlight some of the highlights, interviews and challenges touched on throughout the podcast. We are only a few weeks into 2024 and we have had some big releases. Fresh off of her Golden Globe appearance Jennifer Lopez released "Can't Get Enough," and on Friday Ariana Grande dropped "Yes. And?" But, that doesn't mean we are leaving great tunes from 2023 behind. After playing the song "If I Die Today" for thousands of people from across Canada, mu...
In How Money Works, host Ann Rohmer leads financial advisor Hem Bhatt in a discussion of how to make your money work for you and how you can acquire a stronger financial position. In this episode Hem takes us through the various savings instruments such as RRSP, RRIF, TFSA etc..explaining their advantages and opportunities Disclaimer: Primerica is the trade name of Primerica, Inc., an organization that markets financial services through various affiliated companies in Canada, including PFSL Fund...
A Life well Planned: Navigating a Windfall In this episode of "A Life Well Planned," we journey back to the year 2000 to meet Megan and Josh, a young couple navigating life's financial challenges. When Megan inherits $250,000 from her grandmother, they face crucial decisions that will shape their future. Join them as they seek guidance from financial advisor Andy at Raymond James, exploring their goals, dreams, and the importance of smart financial planning. Discover how they aim to build a pros...
In this episode we examine Leadership. It is a much discussed role that many would argue is less understood today than it was 50 years ago and far more complicated in a world where systems/infrastructures and common knowledge are all being disrupted. Michael Benarroch speaks with Dr. Carolyn Gagnon, Associate Dean of Professional Programs at the I.H. Asper School of Business at the University of Manitoba.
For us “worriers”, a lot of energy can be directed toward navigating our anxious inner dialogues and attempting to protect ourselves from the uncomfortable symptoms of anxiety. Cultivating a more peaceful inner landscape is not a luxury, it’s essential so that life can expand beyond worry. This week, Lisa shares that constructive rest, self-compassion and purpose can amplify our energy while making ourselves wrong for our feelings can further deplete it.
University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch in conversation with Dr. Nicole Wilson, Canada Research Chair in Arctic Environmental Change and Governance. Together they’ll discuss how Canada can better understand, govern, and enhance Indigenous self-determination over water rights. About the guest: Dr. Nicole Wilson is a scholar of settler origin whose research focuses on Indigenous peoples, environmental governance, and environmental change in the Arctic. In particular, her research examin...
One of the big challenges many businesses these days is management of their most important asset- human resources. COVID has changed not only how we work but how employees view work. This week on Discovery we will be sampling HR Untethered: Navigating HR Realities with Lisa Kay. This practical guide will help businesses recruit, retain and motivate staff and is a must listen. I am Love: The Heart's Journey Discover how the truest and most profound love comes from within in "The Heart’s Journey",...
A perfect storm has descended on hospital emergency rooms. The shortage of family physicians that was apparent before the pandemic has worsened since COVID-19, with many medical doctors taking early retirement or switching career paths due to exhaustion and burn out. With walk-in clinics now booked up days in advance, many people seeking non-critical medical care are turning to their local hospital’s ER. However, once there they quickly discover the chances of seeing a doctor right away are slim...
Mental Health Moments: With the holidays just around the corner. Phil looks at some ways the holidays could impact one's mental health! New Music Podcast: In this episode, you'll hear brand new holiday music from local artists Julianne Hobby and Mattie Leon, as well as from Juno award winners Walk off the Earth!
Millennial Balance is back this week and Afua and Shaliza are thrilled to speak with the one and only Maestro Fresh Wes. The Canadian hip-hop trailblazer is going to be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame early next year and he is the first hip-hop artist to receive this honour. The Maestro will be talking about his career so far, the state of Canadian hip-hop and how he continues to support communities across the country, especially in Scarborough where he grew up.
Gliding through the water with each calculated breath, hitting every fly turn with voracious tenacity. Suddenly everything changes. Something's wrong. A sharp pain rips across your chest. It’s the all-too-common global killer. A blood clot. On this episode of the 12-part series, Taking a Breath: A Stop The Clot podcast, we are joined by 8-time world champion and 2-time Olympic swimmer, author, and speaker Katie Hoff Anderson to discuss her journey as a survivor of a pulmonary embolism. Join our ...
Parents know how challenging it can sometimes be to get their kids interested in volunteering or otherwise becoming more engaged in the community. And yet, a youth-oriented volunteer program run by the Peace Arch Hospital Foundation has managed to do just that in one short year – all during the restrictions and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, other volunteer groups and non-profits have been knocking on the foundation’s door to learn more about how they too can up their own youth en...
This week on Discovery we go to school to learn about money. In How Money Works, host Ann Rohmer leads financial advisor Hem Bhatt in a discussion of how to make your money work for you and how you can acquire a stronger financial position. Disclaimer: Primerica is the trade name of Primerica, Inc., an organization that markets financial services through various affiliated companies in Canada, including PFSL Fund Management Ltd., PFSL Investments Canada Ltd., Primerica Financial Services Ltd., P...
Mental Health Moments: The news has been very heavy lately, and our feeds are flooded with awful stories from the Middle East. On this episode on Mental Health Moments, Phil dives into how negative the news can be and the guilt you feel turning it off. New Music Podcast: Music Director Cristina shares new music from Carina B., Jules and F.Y.D.I.
Michael Benarroch sits down with Professor Niigaan Sinclair, one of the most sought after national voices on education, politics and Reconciliation. Sinclair is the former head of the Department of Indigenous Studies at the University of Manitoba, an indigenous content consultant and columnist for the Winnipeg Free Press. Their conversation explores whether the university is doing enough to attract and support indigenous students; the stories that help and those that hinder Reconciliation; the s...
October is Caribbean Heritage Month, and this weekend is also Thanksgiving! Afua and Shaliza are rolling those things into one with Chef Devan, who has made a name for himself on social media over the last few years. Devan Rajkumar is a certified chef and leans into his Indo-Guyanese roots when he curates dishes. Chef Dev tells us all about his journey, the perfect Thanksgiving prep, and opens up about representation in the culinary world.
In a departure from most weeks today, we're going to be sampling 2 podcasts. The first comes from the University of Regina. It's episode four of a four-series called Go Far Together, and in this one we tap into space outer space that is in exploring the mysteries of outer space will travel to the stars with Doctor Samantha Lawler, a leading astronomer at the University of Regina, and hear how she's protecting the night sky from satellite light pollution. We'll delve into her fascinating work dis...
University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch in conversation with Executive Director of the University of Manitoba’s Institute for Global Public Health, Dr. James Blanchard. Together they’ll discuss how the University of Manitoba can be at the center of engaging the academic sector in global public health and how Canada can become a world leader in this field. About the guest: Dr. Blanchard is an epidemiologist and public health specialist focusing on global health. His research focuses on...
This week Phil highlights how being a content creator or consumer can impact your mental health. He looks at three creators in particular from different parts of the world with different challenges to do with their content and the lives outside of creating content. Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with and shares new music from Maple musician Domenic Nesci and Joseph Cumbo from the rock band Sonic X.
