Kevin Smith’s ‘View Askewniverse’
Film Critic, Michael McNeely chats about “View Askewniverse”. A shared universe created by Kevin Smith, featuring a series of interconnected films.
Aug 15, 2024•13 min
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‘Made by Google’ Review
Tech Expert, Marc Aflalo shares his thoughts on the ‘Made by Google’ event which saw multiple phones and gadgets revealed.
Aug 15, 2024•14 min
Daily Steps
Jennie Bovard trots by to discuss whether or not 10 thousand steps a day should be the golden standard for a daily fitness goal.
Aug 15, 2024•18 min
Road to the Games Featuring Bo Hedges
Bo Hedges is heading to his 5th Paralympic Games as a member of the Canadian wheelchair basketball team. Alex Smyth shares an interview with Bo on his road to the Paralympics.
Aug 15, 2024•15 min
Environmental Impacts of Air Travel
Dawn Dickinson of MacLean’s Magazine previews this week’s episode which dives into the environmental impacts of air travel.
Aug 15, 2024•9 min
Episode 1081: Full Show
The Paralympics are just around the corner. Peter Parsons slides by to preview men’s and women’s goalball at the upcoming games. Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews one of Netflix’s top movies of the summer, ‘Find Me Falling’. CBC is in the headlines as the public broadcaster handed out over $18 million in bonuses in 2024. This comes after a plethora of job cuts. Kevin Shaw shares his thoughts on this. Elizabeth Mohler is headed back to school to work on her PhD. What does she like about b...
Aug 14, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Back-to-School Season
Elizabeth Mohler is headed back to school to work on her PhD. What does she like about back-to-school season? Does she prefer a backpack or shoulder bag? She answers these questions and more.
Aug 14, 2024•12 min
CBC Pays Out Millions in Bonuses
CBC is in the headlines as the public broadcaster handed out over $18 million in bonuses in 2024. This comes after a plethora of job cuts. Kevin Shaw shares his thoughts on this.
Aug 14, 2024•17 min
Film Review: ‘Find Me Falling’
Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews one of Netflix’s top movies of the summer, ‘Find Me Falling’.
Aug 14, 2024•13 min
Previewing Goalball at the Games
The Paralympics are just around the corner. Peter Parsons slides by to preview men’s and women’s goalball at the upcoming games.
Aug 14, 2024•10 min
Episode 1080: Full Show
The Mobility Cup is the biggest adaptive sailing competition in Canada. It takes place at the end of the month. Gale Fullerton tees up the event. A new Northen highway has been proposed up in the Territories. What does this mean for the environment? Lawrence Gunther explains. The Toad 'n’ Turtle Pubhouse & Grill in Red Deer is hosting a Lobsterfest later this month. Seafood Lover Anna Kim has all the juicy details. There’s a device to help blind and low-vision music students feel music cues ...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Device Making Music More Accessible
There’s a device to help blind and low-vision music students feel music cues through vibrations. It was designed by Leon Lu of Carlton University. He stops by to explain more about this innovative device.
Aug 13, 2024•10 min
Red Deer Lobsterfest
The Toad 'n’ Turtle Pubhouse & Grill in Red Deer is hosting a Lobsterfest later this month. Seafood Lover Anna Kim has all the juicy details.
Aug 13, 2024•18 min
Proposed Northern Highway
A new Northen highway has been proposed up in the Territories. What does this mean for the environment? Lawrence Gunther explains.
Aug 13, 2024•14 min
Mobility Cup 2024
The Mobility Cup is the biggest adaptive sailing competition in Canada. It takes place at the end of the month. Gale Fullerton tees up the event.
Aug 13, 2024•9 min
Episode 1079: Full Show
Canadian travel and tourism are still sputtering to come back post pandemic. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will highlight a couple stories about the issue. New Brunswick is the only province that doesn’t offer assistance for low-income earners when it comes to utility. Shelley Petit shares her distaste. Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews the Deadpool and Wolverine movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman. The Made by Google event takes place tomorrow from Googl...
Aug 12, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Book Review: “HUGE”
Comedian, Brent Butt’s debut novel “HUGE” marked a drastic turn for the comedian. The book is a psychological thriller set in the world of stand-up comedy. Niek Theelen shares his review.
Aug 12, 2024•9 min
‘Made by Google’ Event
The Made by Google event takes place tomorrow from Google's headquarters. It’s expected that Google will announce a few new gadgets from phones to watches and everything in between. Shaun Preece helps tee-up the event.
Aug 12, 2024•15 min
Movie Review: “Deadpool and Wolverine”
Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews the Deadpool and Wolverine movie starring Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman.
Aug 12, 2024•16 min
Rising Utility Costs
New Brunswick is the only province that doesn’t offer assistance for low-income earners when it comes to utility. Shelley Petit shares her distaste.
Aug 12, 2024•14 min
Travel & Tourism Issues in Canada
Canadian travel and tourism are still sputtering to come back post pandemic. Canadian Press Weekend News Editor Michelle McQuigge will highlight a couple stories about the issue.
Aug 12, 2024•10 min
Episode 1078: Full Show
Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate for the November election. Was this a good choice? The Paris Olympics have had plenty of ups and downs for Canada. Including a few scandals. How has this impacted Canada’s image at the games? To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz! A petition put forward by Humane Canada, is urging legislators to void the use of no-pet clauses in rental agreements. John Loeppky leads a ...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Sports Roundtable
The Olympics have sucked up most of the attention on the sports scene. John Loeppky and Jeff Ryman stop by to discuss other sports stories outside of the games.
Aug 09, 2024•14 min
Mini News Quiz
To conclude the news panel, Michelle and Joeita are put to the test with a mini news quiz!
Aug 09, 2024•9 min
Athletic Success & Institutional Failure
The Paris Olympics have had plenty of ups and downs for Canada, including a few scandals. How has this impacted Canada’s image at the games?
Aug 09, 2024•14 min
Harris’ VP Pick
Presidential Candidate Kamala Harris has chosen Tim Walz as her running mate for the November election. Was this a good choice?
Aug 09, 2024•21 min
Episode 1077: Full Show
Travis Murao has been a mainstay on the national wheelchair rugby team for many years. Alex Smyth shares an interview with Travis on his road to the Paralympics. Sault Ste Marie, Ontario is experimenting with a new traffic policy. Community Reporter, Dorthy Macnaughton shares the details. National Acadian Day is right around the corner. Moncton Community Reporter, Natalie Fougere explains what events are lined up. Video doorbells have become more and more popular over the past few years. But are...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Film Review: ‘Janet Planet’
Film Critic, Michael McNeely reviews ‘Janet Planet’, a coming-of-age drama written and directed by Annie Baker.
Aug 08, 2024•12 min
Video Doorbells
Video doorbells have become more and more popular over the past few years. But are they practical for those who are blind or partially sighted? Shaun Preece shares his thoughts.
Aug 08, 2024•16 min
National Acadian Day
National Acadian Day is right around the corner. Moncton Community Reporter, Natalie Fougere explains what events are lined up.
Aug 08, 2024•18 min
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