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

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Hello Dear Listeners,

In this episode we give an overview of some of the latest news in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan.
Various topics covered by Christina Cherneskey, co-host, and myself.

Thanks for tuning in.

Lenore Swystun, Host, Civically Speaking, first heard on CFCR.ca on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm  

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

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Dear Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation.

In this episode we talk the latest news in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and Canada - on a few interrelated items - Air Canada, health care, sports amenities, political boundary changes..to name a few.

Have a listen. Support community radio. And exercise your civic muscles daily!

Your hosts,
Lenore Swystun with Christina Cherneskey

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

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking. This week (week of Dec 5, 2022) Christina Cherneskey, co-host, and myself, Lenore Swystun, Host, catch up on the latest Saskatoon municipal issues and provincial issues. 

Hot this week - budget implications, housing statistics, arenas and infill development, new Provincial Acts and more. Have a listen and please be sure to tune into community radio stations like CFCR.ca where this show first airs Tuesday's at 6:30 pm. 

Civically speaking,
Lenore and Christina

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

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Dear Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in to listen to Civically Speaking - the podcast version. 

Together with my co-host, Christina Cherneskey, we have a discussion with urban planner, Eric Westberg,  about collaboration, civic dialogue, and community benefit agreements -  in light of Saskatoon's proposed new downtown Civic Arena District.

Thanks Eric for joining the show. Lots of learnings. Including a a few links Eric shares to help you dive in a bit more on a number of related and interconnected topics.
The Basics of Community Benefit Agreements (CBAs)

https://mowatcentre.munkschool.utoronto.ca/how-to-get-community-benefits-agreements-right-engage-and-empower/

 Toronto Community Benefits Network

https://www.communitybenefits.ca/

Sprawlcast Calgary

https://www.sprawlcalgary.com/sprawlcast

Calgary Urban Affairs Book Club

https://www.facebook.com/groups/1403517653013448

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Civically Speaking,
Your host, Lenore Swystun 

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

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Dear Listeners,

Thank you so much for tuning in.  In this episode we have back Dr. Bohdan Kordan to talk about the Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and the implications of this geopolitically.

We dive in deep. Pondering questions around liberal democracies, dictatorships and more in a geopolitical environment. We also discuss what this means on the 'ground' in Ukraine and what it means for Ukrainians and citizens in general in Ukraine, Russia and around the world.

Really appreciated the depth of this discussion and much appreciation for Dr. Kordan's insightful sharings.

On a local note - check out the St. Thomas More Art Gallery Show that is on in Saskatoon until  December 16th curated by Dr. Kordan. Link below.

Civically speaking,
Your hosts,
Lenore and Christina



On Guard for Thee

Canada’s Military Training Mission to Ukraine, 2015
and the Drawings of Canadian War Artist Richard Johnson
Curator: Bohdan S. Kordan

November 1-December 16, 2022
St. Thomas More Gallery (stmcollege.ca)

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Thanks for tuning in!

Christina Cherneskey, co-host and I, turn our attention in this second half of our community radio show to continue our chat about the USA Midterm election then turn to a chat about the war in Ukraine, and then land on a discussion about Saskatoon's Arena District and more...

Have a listen and be sure to tune in and support community radio. 

Civically speaking,
your host,

Lenore Swystun
Wirh Christina Cherneskey

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Thanks for tuning in listeners,
Christina Cherneskey, co-host joins me to chat about the latest news re Covid19 and other related illnesses clogging up our health care system. We then turn our attention to the mid term elections. Have a listen to this episode. And, be sure to support community radio. 

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

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Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in. Christina Cherneskey and I want to thank you Phil Tank of the Saskatoon StarPhoenix for joining us for our inaugural one hour show. 

In this Part 2 episode, we focus on a number of provincial issues - the recent White Paper; an unexpected invited person taking in the Speech from the Throne at the Saskatchewan Legislative Assembly; recent learnings about education curriculums and the Loch Ness Monster, and much more. You have to tune to learn more about this all!

Thanks for supporting community radio. Much appreciation. It is shows like this that makes for a more robust democracy where local voices matter. 

Civically speaking,
Lenore and Christina

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

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Hello Civically Speaking Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in to this podcast version of Civically Speaking aired on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm on CFCR 90.5 FM in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

This is an inaugural one hour version of Civically Speaking, together with Co-host, Christina Chernesky. Going forward we will be bringing an hour of fun-filled civic issues of all shapes, sizes and more. We can't wait. 

As our first guest we are honoured to have Phil Tank, a journalist with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix.  

In this Part 1 episode, we dive into a number of municipal issues.... downtown grocery store; the shift of our waste from a property tax item to a utility; the recent move of an emergency homelessness shelter from the downtown to a west side suburban neighbourhood; and, much more more. You'll have to tune in to get all the goods. 

And, be sure to tune in and listen to Part 2 - where we dive into some of the latest provincial happenings.

Thanks Phil Tank for joining our show. Much appreciation.

Listeners, much appreciation. It is you who makes shows like this possible.

Civically speaking,
your hosts, 
Lenore Swystun
and 
Christina Cherneskey 

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

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Thanks for tuning in Listeners,

Joining Christina and I this week, panel members, Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi, for a Part 2 discussion on our new expanded Civically Speaking show format. CFCR 90.5 FM  generously offered us an extended time so we can go even more in depth on various civic issues.

In this episode it is impressive how quickly time flies when geeking out on some of Saskatoon's current municipal issues - homeless shelters, overpasses, and budgets 
are key highlights.

A key take away - our panel has lots of opinions - and as one member, noting the complexities of municipalities - and the challenge it can be for the public to navigate municipal matters and the time required to learn to understand!

Thanks to panel members for participating. And thanks to those of you who tune in. Please keep in touch.  Send a message to our Civically Speaking facebook page or find us on twitter @lswystun @ccherneskey

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