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In this episode of Civically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM) COVID-19 Week 7, our Saskatoon View Panel of Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Wendy Cooper, join the show. 

We chat about recent international activities, then jump to Canada, and closer to home, the recent move by the city to ReOpen Saskatchewan. Have a listen.

Thanks Wendy, Janice and Pat for joining the show. 

Listeners, Be well. Wash your hands!

And, tune into community radio.

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In this episode of Civically Speaking, pre-recorded on Monday evening to air during Civically Speaking's regular scheduled time on Tuesdays at 60 pm, Dr. Hassan Masri joins me to share some key messages and learnings as a physician dealing with COVID-19 on the front lines in Saskatoon. 

Dr. Masri shares key information and learings about COVID-19 on multi-media platforms including his facebook page where he now has thousands of followers tuning in regularly to understand the science behind COVID-19, and beyond.  

Thank you Dr. Masri for coming on the show.  Listeners, make Dr. Masri's facebook page a 'go-to place for information about COVID-19 at https://www.facebook.com/hassanmasri1983

Be safe everyone.  Wash your hands. Together from a distance.

Lenore Swystun, Host, Civically Speaking on Saskatoon's go-to community radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM

 

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In this episode of Civically Speaking, regular panel members Wendy Cooper and Pat Lorje share some personal stories and observations during their stay at home during COVID-19 times. 
IN one story, Pat shares her experience of being at the RUH and the test she had (where fortunately she was found to not have COVID019). Wendy shares what it's like to hang at home with her introverted sons.  

Tune in. And, be sure to support community radio and shows like this through CFCR.ca 90.5 FM in Saskatoon.

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Hello Listening Folks,

In this episode of Civically Speaking, veteran journalists, David Kirton and Phil Tank, join me to share some of their observations about COVID-19. We touch on a range of topics - including what Phil's doing to re-arrange his digs - to what David is watching on television these days. And yes, very much, we get into the depths of the seriousness of the impacts this epidemic is having and will have on our shared community of Saskatoon and beyond. 

Much appreciation to David and Phil for joining the show. 

Please be sure to tune into community radio station CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM in Saskatoon - and support all local media as your best sources for learning what is going on, on the ground, in community.

Apologies for the sound. Very retro - it gets better as we go in this home studio in the making. The tools are rudimentary at best. The audience - the piercing eyes of 3 critters:)

Take care.
-Together
Lenore, Host, Civically Speaking 

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During this extraordinary time, now into Week 3 of staying home together, Sara Wheelwright and Monica Kreuger join me to talk about the impact COVID-19 on small businesses. Thanks to you both for coming on the show.

We talk about the recent announcements made by the Canada's Federal Government. And, we talk about how this virus may effect the way we operate as small businesses going forward post COVID-19. 

Sara also recommended a worthy and timely book - Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis.by Jarad Diamond. 

For information about small business COVID-19 supports, visit the Government of Canada website:
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/maintaingrowimprovebusiness/resources-for-canadian-businesses.html

You might also want to check out resources posted by the Business Development Bank of Canada at https://www.bdc.ca/en/pages/special-support.aspx?special-initiative=covid19

And, closer to home in Saskatoon, check out some local grant information being offered by SREDA at https://sreda.com/ 

Hearts out to everyone during this time.  Take care. Wash your hands. Enjoy connecting from a distance so we can be better together.

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Please have a listen to this bonus podcast where Ari Avivi joins Jeff and I. We engaged in a zoom vide chat that extended from an audio-based discussion Jeff and I had earlier. (I spare you the video recording part of this for now!). Ari shares his perspective on recent civic actions being taken in Saskatoon and beyond regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. 

In casual coffee-chat, geek-style, with our laptops open  - we run the gamut on a number of topics - focusing on messaging and communications coming out of Saskatoon's City Hall and elsewhere; to thoughts about what can people do, workwise, and prepare to do, workwise, during this time of social distancing. Have a listen. Apologies for a rather abrupt end due to an internet connection that fluctuated. 
 
Please share this podcast and other civically speaking podcasts with others - together at home. And, be sure to support local. Radio. Shops. Businesses, Organizations.

And, here's a couple interesting links to have a look at: 
1)
https://www.municipalworld.com/podcasts/brian-lambie/?utm_source=Podcast+Alerts&utm_campaign=1c1fb7d76c-MPR-MWSharesMar24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_518d1d6fe3-1c1fb7d76c-67377470
Communications guru Brian Lambie discusses his belief that rising to the occasion with decency, honesty and a strong communication’s plan is a council’s role in times of emergency. Stay positive and don’t lose focus on the two primary problems at hand.
2)
https://www.planetizen.com/blogs/108814-debating-future-cities-and-urban-density-after-pandemic
Roundup of articles—of varying levels of optimism, speculation, and “newsiness”—on the changes that are already underway in cities, and what we can expect when the pandemic is over.

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In this second podcast Jeff and I give the latest run down on what's going on in our community, province, country and beyond with respect to COVID-19. Stay home! Tune into community radio.  Make cfcr.ca 90.5 FM your home page while at home! Show will also be airing on March 24 2020 at 630 pm.

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In this episode of Civically Speaking, guest, Jeff Jackson and I break down one of our world's most defining moment of this century with the outbreak of pandemic 2019-novel-coronavirus (COVID-19). Thanks Jeff for joining me virtually from our respective homes.

1n 1918 we had the Spanish Flu, see wiki-link at end for a quick overview. In 2020, we face a pandemic known as COVID-19.

Due to recent precautionary measures being taken at CFCR.ca HQ, we were not able to be in studio live today. Or, to have this episode completed in time to upload it to air during its regular time.

Next week, CFCR.ca, will be working with us hosts, who are able and willing, to upload pre-recorded shows sent in a day early. Thanks to the core team at CFCR for handling the dials for all us hosts. May also be uploading bonus material to podcast in between so stay tuned.

During this pandemic, be safe, follow the necessary precautions, be a do-good family member, friend, and neighbour. And, do your best to support local businesses, community-based efforts, and local media, like CFCR.ca.

Virtual hugs, hand shakes, foot taps, and fist and elbow bumps.
- Civically speaking, Lenore.

ps
As discussed during the show, here are some links to sites that may be of interest to those looking for sites re COVID19.
A quick sample of some websites of interest:
World Health Organization - TRACKER
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/685d0ace521648f8a5beeeee1b9125cd

WHO International Research Data Base xl file
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/global-research-on-novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov

Government of Canada Covid-19 info link
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection/canadas-reponse.html?&utm_campaign=gc-hc-sc-coronavirusoutbreak-1920-0165-9221800776&utm_medium=search&utm_source=google-ads-96470960074&utm_content=text-en-415799325995&utm_term=%2Bcovid

Sask Government Coronavirus link
https://www.saskatchewan.ca/government/health-care-administration-and-provider-resources/treatment-procedures-and-guidelines/emerging-public-health-issues/2019-novel-coronavirus

City of Saskatoon CoVid link
https://www.saskatoon.ca/services-residents/fire-emergency/covid-19

John Hopkins Unv. CoVid Tracker
https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html

Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, USA
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html

European Commission
https://ec.europa.eu/health/coronavirus_en

Australia
https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-situation-and-case-numbers

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spanish_flu
The 1918 influenza pandemic (January 1918 – December 1920; also known as the Spanish flu) was an unusually deadly influenza pandemic, the first of the two pandemics involving H1N1 influenza virus, with the second being the swine flu in 2009.[1] The Spanish flu infected 500 million people around the world,[2] or about 27% of the world population of between 1.8 and 1.9 billion. The death toll is estimated to have been anywhere from 17 million[3] to 50 million, and possibly as high as 100 million, making

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In this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking that aired on March 10, 2020 - Jeff Jackson joins host, Lenore Swystun, to chat about a number of Saskatoon City Council, provincial and national topics. We hone in on Jeff's recent presentation at a Public Hearing of City Council regarding putting in place some regulations around short stay accommodations in Saskatoon. We also discuss potentials around the province calling an election earlier than scheduled in October. Civic engagement processes, regulations in general, and and and. Tune in for a topical current discussion on things going on civically in Saskatoon and beyond. Thanks to Jeff for joining the show. And, please be sure to make 90.5 FM Saskatoon's community radio station CFCR.ca your first choice in radio listening. 

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In this rebroadcast of Saskatoon Community Radio Show, Civically Speaking, aired weekly on Tuesdays at 630 pm on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM, Lenore and her guest panel member, Ari Avivi converse about a 'round up'  of civic issues hitting the social media waves, air waves, coffee row, and media channels in Saskatoon during the last few weeks. Some key rounds include: proposed street closures at Laurier and Clancy Drive; recent street closure at 9th Street; rezoning on Clarence Ave and triggering of a ward council candidate; bike lanes; bike laws; short stay rentals; red light cameras; plans plans and more plans; upcoming election musings and more. Views shared intended to tweak folks into tuning into issues of importance to them as we nudge closer to Provincial and Municipal Election seasons and all things civic going on in between.  Next week Jeff Jackson joins the show.  Please be sure to make www.cfcr.ca 90.5 FM one of your mainstay listening choices for all things Saskatoon and community. 

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