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

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This is Civically Speaking, the Podcast version, aired regularly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on Saskatoon's communty radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM.

In 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.

Councillor Kirton takes us behind the scenes to learn 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.  Providing important resources in the form of food, clothing, shelter, safety, comfort and more. This discussion includes learning more about the downtown safety and well-being intiative known as the Saweyihotan Project that connects people to services including developing long-term strategy to address housing and social services needs of people in Saskatoon. 

A big thank you is something we all need to say to Lyn, Chief Arcand and the mountain of volunteers and organizations and agencies who contributed and shared in making this effort happen.  

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Lenore, Host 

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In this episode of Civically Speaking  one of our civics panels assemble again. Thanks for joining -  Ari Avi, Jeff Jackson, James Yachyshen and Cary Tarasoff. 

We start out with some perspectives on COVID-19 and then turn to a discussion on federal politics and thoughts on the recent Conservative Party Convention and Opposition Party Leader, Erin O'Toole's messaging during the convention. We then turn to musing about a potential federal election and related thoughts on the Liberals and NDP as some of the assorted goodies.

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Your Host, Lenore Swystun

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Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. 

In this episode of Civically Speaking  panel members Ari Avivi, Jeff Jackson and James Yachyshen join me along with new to the panel, Cary Tarasoff  - 2020 Mayoral Candidate YXE.

Two main topics are up for discussion: 1) Marquis Downs and 2) Speed Reduction Study. Really interesting dialogue with many perspectives shared. 
  
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Much appreciation to you for your support of community radio and tuning into shows like this. 

In this episode, local journalist, Phil Tank, joins to reflect on the one year anniversary of Covid-19 Pandemic hitting our community and what's topical regarding the pandemic now - think variants, vaccinations and the race for us all to get shot - in the arm! 

We end with a little horse talk around a recent announcement by Prairieland Park re Marquis Downs in Saskatoon.

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Lenore, Host
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Thanks for tuning in. In this bonus podcast Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper and Janice Braden join in on a continuing discussion of pandamic related issues, musing on provincial leadership within both the governing party and opposition party, a zoom in on civics issues for a bit, and more. 

And yes, we check in on our thoughts about Oprah's interview with Harry and Megan. But you have to listen to find out what we shared.

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Lenore Swystun, Host

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In this episode of Civically Speaking,  Pat Lorje, Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper join me.  Thanks women for joining the show. Much appreciation.

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.' 

We then share some perspectives on the latest regarding federal, provincial and municipal related issues in this episode and a podcast bonus edition. And yes, we touch on the Oprah Interview with Megan and Harry.

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Lenore Swystun, Host

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In this first edition of Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall, Councillor Kirton interviews Terry Schmidt - General Manger of Transportation and Construction, and Pamela Goulden-McLeod - Director of Emergency Planning at the City of Saskatoon. 

Specifically in this edition, Councillor Kirton interviews Terry and Pamela about the great 'Snow Event' that began at the end of the first week in November 2020. And, keep in mind, this was a snow event with a munipal election set for November 9th and a pandemic named COVID-19 ramping up.
 
The format for this on-going monthly series includes Councillor Kirton exercising his journalist chops by leading the interviewers. Each month we will go behind the 'Kirton' at City Hall with Councillor David Kirton to learn about various civic places, operations and activities that take place in Saskatoon. 

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Lenore Swystun, Host 90.5 FM CFCR.CA

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This week I am delighted to have our monthly Civics Panel gather. This round, Ari Avivi, Wendy Cooper and James Yachyshen join. We touch base on the latest goings on at Saskatoon's City Hall. Topics include: Covid-19 response, civic facilities, community patrols, safety, community and engagement,

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Lenore, Host

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Dear Listeners,

In this episode, colleague Courtney Gosselin (Johnson) joins Civically Speaking to share some of her professional experiences and perspectives. 

Courtney is currently the Transportation Market Leader, Western Canada at GHD based out of the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area.  Courtney began her professional career in Saskatchewan. She was born in Regina and migrated up to Saskatoon where she worked with City of Saskatoon as a planner before heading west to develop an expertise in transportation planning, engineering and more.
 
Have a listen as Courtney shares some of her experiences and perspectives on the importance of transportation and transit now and as we move forward in the 21st Century.  

Thank you Courtney for joining the show. Looking forward to having you back soon. So much more to chat about. 

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Lenore, Host

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Dear Listeners,

Welcome to Part 1 of a new  on-going series that will be co-hosted  with Saskatoon Ward 3 Councillor, David Kirton.

In this first part we introduce Councillor Kirton  and give him an opportunity to share with us some of his earliest insights upon becoming Ward 3 Councillor. 

We probe into what some of the earliest experiences Councillor Kirton has had as a new Councillor and where some of his focuses have been and will continue to be in his ward and beyond. 

This will be the first of many moving parts where Councillor Kirton takes us behind the Kirton at City Hall in Saskatoon. We will go places folks typically do not get to go in this once a month trip. 

Stay tuned. And please be sure to tune into community radio and podcasts such as this.

Civically Speaking,
Lenore, Host

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