Wow...haven't we just had a week.

There's certainly a lot to talk about.

I've also got a bit of news of my own.

Join me for my longest podcast to date, as I explore the 2025 Canadian Federal Election.

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Canada's 2025 Federal Election

https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2025/results/

My Blog:

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Keeping with the spirit of the season (Hockey playoffs and such)...

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Bill Barilko's Goal

https://sm.whc.ca/data/w/h/whorpole.ca/preview_ukrOx/gallery/Bill%20Barilko%20Goal.jpg

Video of Bill Barilko's Goal

https://youtu.be/fTmaRu4vvew?si=8StjTr0rfR_wr2n4

The Tragically Hip - “Fifty Mission Cap” - Tribute to Bill Barilko

https://youtu.be/AOxHRMdgdHM?si=ePoFRpDrl0Wkxeqc

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This week's subject probably lands in the, “did you know” category.

AND, not only is the person I'm speaking about this week Canadian, he quite literally bled red and white. He wasn't just an actor, he gave his all, ALL of the time.

James Doohan.

A Canadian, through-and-through.

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James Doohan

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/james-doohan

James Doohan @ Juno Beach

https://www.junobeach.org/canada-in-wwii/articles/james-doohan/

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A chance encounter.

Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca

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William Shatner

https://williamshatner.com/

Star Trek

https://www.shatnerweb.com/2017/07/17/henry-v-06181956/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare_at_20,000_Feet

TJ Hooker

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083486/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1

Better Late Than Never

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5020352/

Bilbo Baggins – Leonard Nimoy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuQbus0xfhk

Rocket Man – William Shatner

https://youtu.be/Co2ZVdVM26E?si=-Vt0XVAhLm53BSB_

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This week I'm going to talk a little about not just ANY band...THE BAND.

From being the back-up to one of Canada's most famous American singers, to sharing the stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame with some of the most well-known musicians.

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The Band

Ronnie Hawkins

http://www.ronniehawkins.com/index.html

Bob Dylan

https://www.bobdylan.com/

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

https://rockhall.com/

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Remember when I did this last year?

Neither did I – I had to look it up. That's why I make copious notes.

Well, I remembered that I did it..my memory isn't THAT bad.

Thanks for joining me on this week's podcast.

Be sure to tell everyone about the podcast. There are only two places in the world where it hasn't been heard, and one of them is full of penguins...and I'm not sure what their internet is like down there.

Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca

Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.

If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?

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It's spring!

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Montréal Expos

Toronto Blue Jays

https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/

Canadian Baseball History

Jamie Campbell

https://www.instagram.com/snetcampbell/?hl=en

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Campbell_(sportscaster)

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Canadian Prime Ministers.

We have a new one.

I'm answering several questions that must be burning a hole in your mind.

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Who is the Prime Minister

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Canada

The swearing in of Mark Carney as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada

https://youtu.be/TvBzIBcXQ3Q?si=THG43DDc0-zijfym

Is it illegal to write on Canadian currency?

The best haircut of 1870

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Tupper#/media/File:CharlesTupper1870.jpg

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I'm tired.

There was a nano-second, when I considered whether or not I could/would keep doing this.

I am forever encountering those who are looking for a short-cut, and I am seemingly always “on”.

Yet they keep trying to ice-skate uphill.

Then a switch flipped.

I know what I am doing.

I know that I do enjoy doing this.

So, here's my rant.

I will keep doing it, because it is the right thing.

Tell your friends. Tell your enemies.

“...funniest person there ever was...”

--Horse & Hound Magazine

Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:

I Am Canadian – The Original

https://youtu.be/WMxGVfk09lU?si=FJlNr0xmVIaeN7s1

We Are Canadian – 2025

https://youtu.be/_OzbmriDgQc?si=NZd30QEzA6hzC79q

Canadian Public Health Care

https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/canada-health-care-system.html

Who is the Prime Minister

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Canada

Canadian News

https://www.canada.ca/en/news.html

Canada, as I see it – Canadian Elections

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9dmxi-17aa4cd

Canada, as I see it – Flag Day

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-qnp2y-1803c57

I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at [email protected] – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”

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Maple Syrup.

It's time to stock up.

AND plan your trip now to see how this ambrosia is made.

Check out https://ontariomaple.com/ and find out where you can go to get this uniquely Canadian experience.

This week I'm talking about how it's made, AND I have a little bit of news on what's been happening in Ontario.

I'd like to know how you're listening to me. Are you using Podbean's app? Do you listen from my site (whorpole.ca)? Or do you use one of the many podcast platforms that you can listen to this podcast on. I encourage you to contact me at [email protected] – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”

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