Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey

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Dear Listeners,

Thanks always for tuning in. Christina Cherneskey and I have a lot of fun putting together each week's show - and bringing you snippets from all corners of the civic world.

In this episode we touch on the upcoming Teacher's Strike in Saskatchewan; the request for a restricted number of pets in City of Saskatoon bylaws; what size do you want your black cart to be? And much much more...

Have a listen and be sure to support community radio and shows JUST LIKE THIS...

Stay warm in the cold - or stay cool in the shade - depending on where you are at...

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Lenore Swystun with Christina Cherneskey

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Happy New Year Listeners,

Hope you were able to have a good end of year and beginning of year festivities.

Indeed, it is 2024. Already. And we start off with just that...'24  and then we head down some rabbit holes regarding equity and representation on boards, what do we see municipality as we head toward a Fall Election, likewise, provincially, and then we head into a smattering of news stories ...from old grocery store spaces being sold in Nutana to the SPCA's new digs up in the Airport Area. 

Tune in. Be sure to support community radio. And be safe in what is turning out to be a cold January in Saskatchewan. 

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Hoping you had a good Family Long Weekend.  

Today on Civically Speaking, Christina Cherneskey and I begin by sharing some sad news about a Saskatoon community champion and long-time media and sports personality. Heath Mulligan (Muggli) passed away this weekend. Hugs out to his wife, Lori Coolican, and the rest of his wonderful family. 

During the early years of Civically Speaking Heath joined the show on a number of panels discussing a shared passion - civic issues.  One of the good one's  - gone too soon.

The rest of our show we jump back into on-going key topics - mayoral race updates (refreshes), questions and perspectives; the latest on DEED - the Downtown Event and Entertainment Centre (a mouthful of a term) and much more. 

Tune in. Share with others. 

And hug a loved one...

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Lenore and Christina

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Happiest of the New year,

May our civic muscles work to their utmost best this year - as we exercise them in a number of different ways. This year we vote in municipal and provincial ways, at the very least, for those residing in Saskatchewan.

Have a listen as we review activities over the last year and have a look see forward. Prognostications can be so much fun!

Appreciation. Gratitude. Hope.

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Lenore Swystun together with Christina Cherneskey, hosting and roasting by an open 2024 campfire

 

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Christina Cherneskey and I are back in full force - reviewing the latest civic activities in Saskatoon and farther afield.

Tune in and find out what we mean by certain herky jerky ways...

And have a safe and happy holiday season.

Civically speaking,
Lenore Swystun

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

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Hello Listeners,

Back again as a guest, planning colleague Eric Westberg shares an outside inside perspective based on observations from his recent visit back to Saskatoon. A place where Eric continues to have tethers and hopes to be back one day. 

Observations on back lane housing, sub-divisions, 20th Street, Riversdale, Downtown, emergency shelters and more.  Have a listen.

Thanks for joining the show, Eric.

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Lenore Swystun, Host

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Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners,

In our recent episode, my co-host Christina Cherneskey and I had the opportunity to sit down with Gord Androsoff, the Executive Director of CHEP Good Food Inc. Our discussion delved into the impactful work CHEP is doing in our communities, particularly under the current socio-political and economic conditions.

This episode invites you to contemplate the broader implications of CHEP's efforts, the ongoing needs they address, and the challenges they confront. A special thanks to Gord for joining us and sharing his valuable perspectives.

I hope this episode provides insightful reflections and deepens your understanding of the essential role organizations like CHEP play in our society.

Civically speaking,
Lenore Swystun, Host together with Christina Cherneskey

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Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners...

With our special third co-host, Sara Wheelwright, we dive into the recently released Provincial Budget Mid-year Update. We talk about this implications of this and pundit away about what this may or may not mean as we head into an Election year provincially and locally in Fall 2024.

Sara also sheds some further light on the on-going subtopic interconnected around homelessness and wrap-around supports.

Worth a listen. Thanks always for tuning in. Be sure to support community radio and shows just like this.

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Lenore Swystun with Christina Cherneskey

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Flying solo today.  

Part 1..had fun breaking down recent funding for Transit..what pot paying for what..always lots of learnings in the details.

Part 2..jumped into what we knew at time of recording about the Federal Economic Update and landed on  proposed emegency shelter location in Saskatoon and response and feedback from neighbours, local City Councillor and more. 

Have a listen.

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Lenore
Ps regrets from Christina. Away today. 

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Following Remembrance Day, we are in for an important update on the geo-political situations going on in our world. Focusing on wars going on in Ukraine and in the Middle East.  

Many thanks to Dr. Kordan, a regular guest, a Political Scientist who has studied geo-political conflicts  -- who breaks down a number of key components with a focus on liberal democracy being on the ropes ...and much more. 

Tune in. Worth the listen emphasizing why exercising our democratic muscles is so important.

Civically speaking and warm Autumn-like regards,

Lenore and Christina, Hosts 

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.