Spokes-parent Cecile tells us about her 11-year-old son Elias, who was born missing half of his heart & during one of his operations suffered a stroke, which resulted in needing brain surgery as well.

We're changing things up here at 630 CHED. 630 CHED Afternoons host J'lyn Nye is teaming up with 630 CHED Mornings co-host Daryl McIntyre, forming This Morning, which will air from 530am-9am. Where is 630 CHED Mornings co-host Chelsea Bird going? She'll be taking over for J'lyn, with Chelsea on CHED, airing from 3pm-6pm. Both shows begin on Monday, February 27th.

Dr. Kean Birch, associate professor in the faculty of environmental and urban change and in the graduate program in science and technology studies, York University.

Brian Curry, a young 35-year-old entrepreneur who is realizing a dream due to loans to lift Black businesses. His bakery is set to open in Edmonton soon on Whyte Ave. He is the recipient of a loan helping to boost Black entrepreneurs. His space has a 90s vibe and is inspired by his mother who raised him on her own. He says he grew up poor and this is his dream. The bakery has 90s video games, graffiti and will play hip hop tunes from the era. He is committed to more diversity and inclusion and his architect is a Metis company. He has remarked to me he wants to create a space where all are included and welcomed. He is also awaiting word from another Federal program/loan specifically designed for Black entrepreneurship. He has lived experience on the challenges for racialized entrepreneurs to make it in the food industry. For instance, he is attempting to become a sommelier and it’s particularly challenging as some of the tastes and food are geared to a European palate and Brian has had to taste new foods.

John Gradek, faculty lecturer and program coordinator, supply chain, logistics and operations management, McGill University.

Sergio Karas, principal, Karas Immigration Law (certified specialist in Canadian Immigration and Citizenship Law).

Floe Foxon, data analyst and scientist and published a study named If It’s There, Could It Be A Bear?”

Malcolm Bruce, CEO, Edmonton Global.

Dr. Natalie Delia Deckard, director of the Black Studies Institute, University of Windsor.

Spent 254 days in hospital.