Paralympian Leanne Taylor
Paralympic Bronze Medal-winning Triathlete Leanne Taylor joined the show from Paris to talk about her race and reflected on what’s next for her both professionally and personally.
Sep 03, 2024•6 min
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Paralympic Update
Alex Smyth provided a Paralympics Update and chatted with Dave around some of the biggest storylines at the Games, including Austin Smeenk medaling, Canada’s Men’s Wheelchair Basketball team and Canada’s Women’s Goalball team losing in the Quarter finals.
Sep 03, 2024•10 min
Episode 1092: Full Show
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the NDP to pull their support from the Liberal Party. This begs the question, when should the next federal election be? Flair Airlines announced this week they are offering tickets as cheap as $1. How practical is this Would you use this? The College Football Season is back! Alex Smyth stops by with a few burning questions about the upcoming year. The Paralympic Games are not only a great platform for athletes, but for former athletes as well. J...
Aug 30, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Athletes Transitioning to Media
The Paralympic Games are not only a great platform for athletes, but for former athletes as well. John Loeppky explains how some are capitalizing on media coverage during The Games.
Aug 30, 2024•9 min
College Football Burning Questions
The College Football Season is back! Alex Smyth stops by with a few burning questions about the upcoming year.
Aug 30, 2024•6 min
Flair Airlines & Cheap Tickets
Flair Airlines announced this week they are offering tickets as cheap as $1. How practical is this? Would you use this?
Aug 30, 2024•16 min
When Should the Next Federal Election Happen?
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the NDP to pull their support from the Liberal Party. This begs the question, when should the next federal election be?
Aug 30, 2024•20 min
Episode 1091: Full Show
It’s Back to School season and Greg David stops by to share his list of the top 5 school-themed television shows. Pop star Sabrina Carpenter dropped her new album last week. Music Critic Amanda Shekarchi stops by with a review. People are hopping at the chance to try therapeutic trampolining. Elizabeth Mohler shares her recent experience. Is it time to upgrade your audio devices? Marc Aflalo stops by to discuss all things headphones. The Ontario Disability Employment Network recently launched a ...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 44 min
“Beyond AODA Compliance” Initiative
The Ontario Disability Employment Network recently launched a new initiative. Ingrid Muschta shares the details about “Beyond AODA Compliance”.
Aug 29, 2024•9 min
Upgrading Headphones
Is it time to upgrade your audio devices? Marc Aflalo stops by to discuss all things headphones.
Aug 29, 2024•14 min
Therapeutic Trampoline Classes
People are hopping at the chance to try therapeutic trampolining. Elizabeth Mohler shares her recent experience.
Aug 29, 2024•20 min
Sabrina Carpenter’s New Album
Pop star Sabrina Carpenter dropped her new album last week. Music Critic Amanda Shekarchi stops by with a review.
Aug 29, 2024•9 min
Back to School TV Shows
It’s Back to School season and Greg David stops by to share his list of the top 5 school-themed television shows.
Aug 29, 2024•10 min
Episode 1090: Full Show
The 2024 Paralympic Games are set to kick off tomorrow in Paris. Karolina Wisniewska is one of the Co-Chef de Missions for Paris. She talks more about the preparations going on in Paris. Paralympic talk continues. Former Paralympian Stef Reid is in Paris to help cover the games for CBC. She stops by to give a feel for how things are going. Lawrence Gunther explains how a harpoon fishery along the coast of Nova Scotia seeks to transition to a more lucrative recreational fishery. Fitness facilitie...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 44 min
Weekly News Quiz
The Weekly News Quiz is back for another edition! Karen Magee, Bruce Baklarian and Elizabeth Mohler assemble to battle for the crown!
Aug 27, 2024•15 min
Nova Scotia Ends Work-From-Home Policy
The Nova Scotia government announced that it is ending its work-from-home policies by October 15th. This has caused quite a stir in the province. Rebecca Dingwell reports on this issue.
Aug 27, 2024•12 min
Accessibility Accommodations at Fitness Facilities
Fitness facilities have long been a bit intimidating for people with disabilities. What improvements could be made to help accommodate accessibility needs at those facilities? Rabia Kehdr shares her thoughts.
Aug 27, 2024•18 min
Fishing Changes in Nova Scotia
Lawrence Gunther explains how a harpoon fishery along the coast of Nova Scotia seeks to transition to a more lucrative recreational fishery.
Aug 27, 2024•14 min
CBC’s Coverage of the Para Games
Paralympic talk continues. Former Paralympian Stef Reid is in Paris to help cover the games for CBC. She stops by to give a feel for how things are going.
Aug 27, 2024•9 min
Karolina Wisniewska Co-Chef de Missions for Paris
The 2024 Paralympic Games are set to kick off tomorrow in Paris. Karolina Wisniewska is one of the Co-Chef de Missions for Paris. She talks more about the preparations going on in Paris.
Aug 27, 2024•10 min
Episode 1089: Full Show
The Federal Liberal Cabinet began its annual retreat this weekend in Halifax. Michelle McQuigge dives into what was on the agenda. Marco Pasqua got a little adventurous on a trip to Switzerland. He went paragliding. How was that experience? Marco shares all the adrenaline pumping details. Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews the new Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg movie, “The Union”. Accessible cooking has been on the minds of the guys at Double Tap. Shaun Preece drops in to chat about some a...
Aug 26, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Job Searching as a Person with a Disability
For the first time in 7 years, Shane Baker isn’t heading back to school. How does he feel about that? How is his job search going? He shares his thoughts.
Aug 26, 2024•11 min
Accessible Cooking
Accessible cooking has been on the minds of the guys at Double Tap. Shaun Preece drops in to chat about some accessible cooking tips and tools.
Aug 26, 2024•12 min
Film Review: “The Union”
Entertainment Critic, Amy Amantea reviews the new Halle Berry and Mark Wahlberg movie, “The Union”.
Aug 26, 2024•15 min
Marco’s Paragliding Experience
Marco Pasqua got a little adventurous on a trip to Switzerland. He went paragliding. How was that experience? Marco shares all the adrenaline pumping details.
Aug 26, 2024•13 min
Liberal’s Cabinet Retreat
The Federal Liberal Cabinet began its annual retreat this weekend in Halifax. Michelle McQuigge dives into what was on the agenda.
Aug 26, 2024•10 min
Episode 1088: Full Show
Coming up on the show is the weekly news panel with Michelle McQuigge and Joeita Gupta. The work stoppage at CN and CPKC rail started this week. How concerned should you be about the stoppage? The Democratic National Convention took over Chicago this week. What stood out? Meghan Markle’s former house hit the market in Toronto. It was listed at a cool $1.9 million dollars. It begs the question, what features would you want in your home? Can some features be too boujee? Jeff Ryman stops by for a g...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 45 min
Why Men Don’t Read Fiction
GQ recently published an article diving into why men don’t read fiction. It caught the attention of Karen McKay She shares her thoughts on the article.
Aug 23, 2024•12 min
That’s Too Much!
Meghan Markle’s former house hit the market in Toronto. It was listed at a cool $1.9 million dollars. It begs the question, what features would you want in your home? Can some features be too boujee? Jeff Ryman stops by for a game segment of ‘That’s Too Much’.
Aug 23, 2024•10 min
Democratic National Convention
The Democratic National Convention took over Chicago this week. What stood out?
Aug 23, 2024•12 min
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