In this episode, local journalist, Phil Tank, joins to reflect on the one year anniversary of Covid-19 Pandemic hitting our community. And, we end with a little horse talk around recent announcement at Prairieland Park re Marquis Downs in Saskatoon.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, Prairieland Park, Marquis Downs, horse racing,...
Our Civics Panel, in this first of two parts, reflect on a number of items. Thank you Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi for joining. We jump right in with reflecting on the USA's recent election, where the Electoral College affirmed Biden as the incoming President. We then jump to a to a discussion around the first of the vaccines deployed from Pzifer's Belgium factory via Kentucky to 14 locations across Canada. We then have a chat about the Province of Saskatchewan's new...
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, yxe, covid19, pandemic, USA, Trump, Biden, Barr, Canada,...
Hello Everyone, In this episode, Jordan Gasior, a Regional and Urban Planning Colleague and current nursing student, shares some interesting perspectives with respect to the interconnectivity between health and planning. And, we contemplate this within...
Topic: Podcast
n this Part 3 episode Councillor David Kirton (and Journalist) interviews Lyn Brown, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Chief Mark Arcand about the valuable efforts these organizations coordinated with other community-based organizations, orders of government, and volunteers from across Saskatoon - to help Saskatoon's most vulnerable people living out on the streets this past winter during a pandemic.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Covid19, pandemic, Saskatoon Housing...
In this episode we focus on considerations around the upcoming Provincial Election taking place in Saskatchewan with panel members Janice Braden, Pat Lorje and Wendy Cooper
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, provincial, politics, canada, sask party, ndp,...
In this podcast bonus edition, panel members weigh in on state of our civic leadership and civic priorities. We dive into the topic of the Saskatoon Arena District. Nick Sackville, James Yachyshen, Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi join.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, council, city council, planning, arena...
Monica Kreuger, Sara Wheelwright, and Mark Zielke joined Civically Speaking to share thoughts ajout the state of entrepreneurship and small business in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan. Facts like 87% of all businesses in Saskatchewan are made up of businesses that are small ie businesses with 5 or fewer folks. Thanks Monica, Sara and Mark for sharing your perspectives.
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, Civically speaking, Saskatoon, YXE, Saskatchewan, Sask, business,...
This podcast is a rebroadcast of an episode aired on Civically Speaking on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM. Hosted by Lenore Swystun. Panel composed of @theotherhilary @wendycooper @JL_Braden @patlorje. Main focus. Federal Liberal Government Dilemma re resignation of Cabinet Minister Jody Wilson-Raybould.
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, Politics, Civic, Canada, Trudeau, Wilson-Raybould, Saskatoon,...
Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking. In this special edition I interview a dear colleague and friend Alex T and his partner Laura. They both lived in Nelson, B.C. for the past year where Alex worked in the City Planning Department and Laura worked with non-profit focusing on technology, science and innovation as a communications expert.We talk about their experiences and perspectives of living and working in this small mountain city located in the Kootenays of British...
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, the kootenays, British Columbia, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Nelson, B.C.,...
Hello Listening Folks,In this episode of Civically Speaking, veteran journalists, David Kirton and Phil Tank, join me to share some of their observations about COVID-19. We touch on a range of topics - including what Phil's doing to re-arrange his digs - to what David is watching on television these days. And yes, very much, we get into the depths of the seriousness of the impacts this epidemic is having and will have on our shared community of Saskatoon and beyond. Much appreciation to David...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, covid-19, pandemic,...
In this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking originally aired on CFCR.CA on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, Janice Braden, Wendy Cooper and Jeff Jackson join Host, Lenore Swystun to pundit and prognosticate about Eday, Canadian Federal Election. Tune in, share, and remember to support yxe's community radio station, cfcr.ca
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, Community, radio, canada, election, federal, saskatoon, politics,...
Hello Listeners,In this direct to podcast version of Civically Speaking we pick up where we left off on our first round aired earlier on Civically Speaking. Thanks to Ari Avivi, Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje and James Yachyshen who dig deeper into some civic...
Topic: Podcast
In this rebroadcast of an interview aired on CFCR.ca's 90.5 FM Saskatoon, Civically Speaking on February 25, 2020, Host, Lenore Swystun, chats with Shane Partridge. Shane is the Vice Chair of Pleasant Hill Community Association in Saskatoon.This episode starts with a quick overview of some recent city council decisions that took place during their regular meeting on Monday. Short Stay rentals, biking on streets. We then turn to a discussion on safety, gang activity, gang strategies being...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, safety, policing,...
n this bonus podcast edition, Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Wendy Cooper share in further thoughts and ideas about the upcoming provincial election and beyond.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, sask party, ndp, partisan politics,...
In this episode of Civically Speaking, we pick up right where we left off in our last episode with Professor Joe Garcea, and planning colleagues Colleen Yates and Brenda and Alan Wallace, talking about planning, engagement, politics and COVID-19. In this second round we consider how might the Fall Elections be affected by COVID-19, with a particular focus on the Saskatoon Civic Election.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, Professor (Dr.) Joe Garcea, Alan Wallace,...
Thanks for tuning in dear listeners,And, a big thank you to Christina Cherneskey for joining me in this series on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. We continue with our check-in's on Ukraine. Christina shares a clip from her podcast with her friend and colleague, Meron Sembaliuk. Meron has been in Ukraine for the past few weeks - after landing there to do business and then finding himself in the middle of a war.We also check in on what various Nation-States are saying (and doing) with respect to...
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Russia-Ukraine, Russian...
Thanks for tuning in Dear Listeners,With all the events going on in the world, we are focusing on the current invasion of Ukraine by Putin's Russian Army. Christina catches up with her colleague still in Ukraine starting up some community development efforts. And, we share some of the recent news regarding the current situation.Have a listen. Share with others. Support humanitarian efforts in Ukraine. To hear the full interview Christina had with her colleague Meron, here's the direct link to...
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Russia-Ukraine, Russian...
Thanks so much for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners,Much much appreciation.It is an honour to be discussing, alongside Christina Cherneskey, the atrocities playing out in Ukraine. This week we do a bit of a check in on what is the latest news and then close with reflecting on our own reconciling as descendants of Ukrainian.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, Ukraine, Ukrainian, Russia-Ukraine, Russian...
In this episode of Civically Speaking, new guest panel member, former City Councillor, Patricia Roe, along with panel member Janice Braden, well known local urbanist and pundit share perspectives and observations on both the Provincial and civic election campaigns. Thanks Janice and Patricia for your thoughtful insights. And thanks Jeff Jackson for co-hosting this extended show and offering comments and feedback.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, canada, ndp, sask party, candidates,...
Hello Dear Listeners,What a treat to interview the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Association of Planners, Kelley Moore. Kelley shares a bit about how she came to be in this position and then some observations on a recent trip she took over the pond to Scotland and England where she attended COP26 and a number of related planning activities.Have a listen. Share with others. And be sure to support community radio.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada, commonwealth, planning, climate change,...
Tonight on Civically Speaking, Former mayoral candidate, Tom Wolf (2012), joins us to chat about the upcoming Saskatoon civic election. We jump into a discussion in the second half about the upcoming Saskatchewan Provincial Election that is now less than a week away with panel members Jeff Jackson, Pat Lorje, James Yachyshen, and Wendy Cooper. Tune in.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, municipal, provincial, american, politics,...
In this episode we talk too about the nature of civic politics and the shift (or not) toward more partisan based politics at the local level
Topics: Podcast, saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada, community, radio, municipal, civic, election, candidates,...
ogether with panel guests James Yachyshen, Wendy Cooper and Jeff Jackson, we discuss the latest happenings regarding Saskatoon's upcoming civic election set for November 9, 2020. We touch on voting terms, mail in ballots, signage and much more.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, city hall, city council, local election,...
chat with Uyen Huynh, an Athena Leadership recipient recognized for her efforts in helping marginalized people back in her home country of Vietnam. Now, continuing with efforts, right from the onset of COVID-19 in Saskatoon, to sew and get masks out to front line workers and Saskatoon's most vulnerable - before masks became a thang.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, covid-19, masks, Uyen Huynh, pandemic,...
Thanks for tuning in Civically Speaking Listeners,In this bonus podcast panel members weigh into what we are calling the Carnival - Saskatoon's Civic Election Campaign Season. Ari Avivi, James Yachyshen, Jeff Jackson and Wendy Cooper weigh in on some...
Topic: Podcast
The panel expands this week to add a guest panelist to our regular members Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper and Ari Avivi. Welcome James Yachyshen, a self-professed conservative leaning, arm chair political pundit, who contributes a variety of views and experiences to various main stream and local media.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, campaigns, elections, CFCR, 90.5 FM,...
In this episode newest panel member, Winter Fedyk from Regina joins members Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper. After three election runs - Saskatchewan Provincial Election, Municipal Elections across Saskatchewan, and the American Elections taking place in between, we reflect on the topic of gender, equity and inclusion.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, gender, equity, inclusion,...
In this rebroadcast of an interview aired on CFCR.ca's i0.5 FM Saskatoon, Civically Speaking Host, Lenore Swystun, chats with Shane Partridge. Shane is the Vice Chair of Pleasant Hill Community Association in Saskatoon. Shane shares a bit about his personal story and how the streets saved him, and how this, in turn, has him working to improve the streets and avenues of our historic neighbourhoods of Saskatoon. In this episode, Shane and Lenore talk about boarded up houses, property maintenance,...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, boarded up houses,...
Thank you Civically Speaking Listeners,For tuning in. And thank you to panel members Cary Tarasoff, Ari Avivi, Darcy Warrington (aka Washington) and James Yachyshen for joining today's show. Really appreciated our fast paced chat - my 'mushy covid brain aside' - about the latest goings on at Saskatoon's City Hall. We talk about three items related to Councillor Hill's code of conduct (Saskatoon city council vet Hill at centre of three conduct complaints | The Star Phoenix) and a discussion...
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, civics, city hall, COVID19,...
oday, in Part 2 of the Carnical we chat about some breaking news regarding a certain riding in Regina (Regina Walsh Acres) where there's been some internal party mumbo jumbo type stuff going on. Wondering? Curious? Confused? Tune in. Have a listen and try and make sense by tapping into other known media sources trying to figure this one out. And then, join us for the run down on the latest candidates joining the various ward races in Saskatoon and related items.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, civically speaking, cfcr.ca, 90.5 FM, civic politics, civic elections,...
In this rebroadcast of a show that originally aired on December 9, 2019 Lenore gives a final solo broadcast live on air. Giving thanks, reflections, and thoughts on what 2020 might mean for us civically. And, what we can do. Tune in. Support community radio. Hug a loved one over the holidays. Tune into CFCR.ca 90.5 FM regularly.
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, city council, planning,...
In this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking that aired on November 12, 2019, Monica Krueger, board member with the Saskatchewan Chamber and long-time entrepreneur, together with Ashleigh Mattern, entrepreneur, writer and more, weigh in on action items contained in a recent multi-agency report on Re-imagining Education in Saskatchewan. The report is worth reading as it contains 12 action items with respect to how to go about improving how we think about education in our province. A link to the...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, education, schools,...
In this rebroadcast of an episode aired live on May 28, 2019 on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM, I chat with Rupan Sambasivam. Rupan is a political science major at the University of Saskatchewan and has been observing politics since, well, he can remember. In one segment, he shares how he has a picture, with then NDP leader, Alexa McDonough, the first female leader of a major political party - when he was still in the crib! We talk about his observations on his favourite...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, canada, ndp,...
Dear Listeners, Thank you for tuning into Civically Speaking. Much appreciation. In this episode, Dr. Kyle Anderson, a professor in the Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology Department with the University of Saskatchewan, shares some excellent information about the mechanics behind COVID19 and pathways forward. Dr. Anderson is able to break down the mechanics of Covid19 in simple ways through the use of helpful analogies to give us a better understanding of where the path is forward in...
Topics: Podcast, Covid-19, coronavirus, virus, pandemic, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, vaccinations,...
In this episode of a rebroadcast of the November 27 2019 Civically Speaking spoken word show aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Saskatoon Community Radio Station our panel consisting of members Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi, weight in on the Saskatoon Budget being debated by Saskatoon's City Council this week. This is a part 2 of 2 series. We weigh in on the final outcomes of the budgeting process - topics include transit, transportation, fire, internal operations and more. Have a...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, government, budgets,...
This episode is a rebroadcast of an original show aired on CFCR.ca 90.5's Civically Speaking show hosted by Lenore Swystun. In this episode a panel is brought together to talk with women about being entrepreneurs. Each guest brings their unique perspectives and experiences. As example, Elizabeth Shih, owner/operator of storytellingcommunications.ca courageously highlights some of the additional challenges she faces as a woman entrepreneur who lives with a disability. Elizabeth shares some good...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, entrepreneurship,...
In this episode of a rebroadcast of the November 27 2019 Civically Speaking spoken word show aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Saskatoon Community Radio Station our panel consisting of members Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje and Ari Avivi, weight in on the Saskatoon Budget being debated by Saskatoon's City Council this week. This is a part 1 of 2 series. We weigh in on policing, libraries and more. Have a listen and share with others. And remember to support Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca.
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, government, budgets,...
Thanks for tuning in Dear Listeners,In this episode, Part 1 of 2, Ari Avivi and Cary Tarasoff join me to go through the City of Saskatoon's 2022-2023 Operating Budget that City Council debated last week and the impact this will have on property taxes, utilities and related.Here is a link to the budget media release and links to the budget itself.City Council approves 2022/2023 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget | Saskatoon.caRead along while listening to the commentary. Thanks Ari and Cary for...
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada, operating budget, 2022, 2023, City of...
Hello Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. This episode, I fly solo, giving a quick update on UKraine and quick updates on leadership races and announcements of various political parties in Canada, and ending with some civic updates in Saskatoon.Be sure to tune into community radio and support stations like CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM. Civically speaking,Lenore
Topics: Podcast, Community, radio, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Mieli, Kenney, SaskNDP, cityhall, civics, YXE,...
Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. Civically Speaking's guest panelist, James Yachyshen, joins the show to catch us up on the latest re the Federal Conservative Leadership Race. We could literally spend a few shows catching up on the various leadership races taking place. We start here.Thanks to James for giving us an overview of the candidates and related considerations. We also touch base on the recently announced Alberta UCP leadership race and James closes with some...
Topic: Podcast
In this session of Civically Speaking Jeff Jackson and I give an update on the most recent rumblings regarding the upcoming Municipal Election in Saskatoon including new candidates, issues, considerations. We also touch base briefly on the provincial election and some recent issues.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, municipality, civic, election,...
In this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking from September 17, 2019, Wendy Cooper and I do a review of the Federal Ridings and Candidates who are running in each of the areas. We share some comments and observations about what we know about the candidates and materials we were able to access via the web and through social media. Next week, Federal Candidate Panels start with candidates joining us from Saskatoon West first.Please have a listen and share with others. And, be sure to support...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, canada, ndp,...
In this podcast episode of Civically Speaking we talk Planning and Politics within the context of COVID-19 with guests Dr. Joe Garcea, Political Science Professor at the University of Saskatchewan together with planning colleagues, Alan Wallace, Colleen Yates and Brenda Wallace.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, politics, canada, covid-19, pandemic, planning,...
In this episode with Pharmacist Christine Hrudka, we dive into a number of issues Christine is directly involved in - ranging from the role pharmacists play now during pandemic times and could be playing more of; to working with helping with getting better access of drugs like naloxone to help those with a drug over dose; to enhanced roles pharmacists can, should and will be playing in the future within the health care sector overall.
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada, pharmacy, well-being, covid-19,...
In this episode, Sheri Praski, an Environmental Engineer and Education Specialist joins Civically Speaking to talk about the 'state of solid waste management' in Saskatoon. Sheri operates as an independent environmental consultant under the company name, Ecostrategies Consulting, and, is the Executive Director of the Solid Waste Association of North American (SWANA) Northern Lights Chapter that includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and NWT. During our discussion, Sheri provides an overview...
Topics: podcast, Lenore Swystun, CFCR, environment, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, solid waste management, waste...
Dear Listeners,First up. I need your help. It's CFCR's annual FM-PHASIS Fundraising campaign. Making donation makes shows like Civically Speaking possible. Go to cfcr.ca and make a donation. And as a benefit, you get to tune into awesome shows like this. Today, Pat Lorje and Patricia Roe join me to debrief last night's Federal Election Results. Tune in.
Topics: Podcast, Community, radio, Saskatoon, saskatchewan, federal election, liberals, conservatives,...
In this episode of Civically Speaking, Pat Lorje, Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper join me. We begin with a discussion on the latest regarding Covid-19. We quickly turn to a discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 on women including what some are terming a 'she-cession.'
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, city council, covid-19, pandemic, women's...
Post Election Reflections in light of Covid-19 with Pat Lorje - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, USA and beyond
Topics: Podcast, Community, radio, Saskatoon, yxe, yxecc, city council, Saskatchewan, politics, sask party,...
Dear Listeners,Here's a delightful holiday treat in the form of an interview with Peter Garden of Turning the Tide Bookstore. Peter is a well known local business person, community-preneur and more. Join us in a discussion about how he pivoted his business as COVID-19 emerged to forge the pandemic era we are now all a part of and living in.And, hey, being that it's the holiday season, support local business including gifting a book, puzzle or one of numerous delectable items available from...
Topics: Podcast, community, radio, saskatoon, saskatchewan, canada, covid-19, pandemic, experiences, books,...
Hello Civically Speaking Listeners,In this episode of Civically Speaking David Kirton, Afternoon Host on CKOM Newstalk Radio and Reporter, Phil Tank, with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix join in on a discussion about the upcoming civic election and provincial...
Topic: Podcast
