Our season starts off with Marilyn Santucci, from the LBPSB Communications Team. Always on the move we were able to get an exclusive interview with Marilyn who is constantly bringing us the stories that matter. A great start to Season 6 of the podcast!

The Blank Canvas Podcast Season 5 Ep.8 with Host Frank Caracciolo, appreciation episode. Frank ends season five with thoughts and thanks about this past year in the Arts.

Akeen Kidder also known as The Yarn Art Guy introduces us to his unique approach to making art. Akeen talks about his passion for creating and the joys of working with others .

Lester B. Pearson’s Director General Dr. Cindy Finn stops by to chat and help celebrate our 50th episode. Happy to have this opportunity to speak about arts and education with Dr. Finn!

ESD Talks, In the tradition of Ted Talks we are launching a new project where students can choose to speak to topics they are passionate about. Join Amelia Crerar, and Phyllis Orofino as we discuss the launch of this new project from the Educational Service Department to a classroom near you!

For our holiday episode, the gift of Music with Edgewater Elementary’s Music Specialist, Miss Yan Tsoi Bonnema. As we prepare for our holiday break Miss Yan speaks to the importance of Music, her new program , students and the importance of Music in our lives. Happy Holidays!

Pierrefonds Community High School has a hidden gem in their Culinary Arts Program with Daniel Vanson. Chef Vanson discusses the Culinary Arts Program at PCHS and creates a program that focuses on life skills and the joys of working in a kitchen. From knife skills to creating recipes students learn by doing!

Art Specialist, Cathy Diemahave and her Reach for the Stars Program embark on a new project where students create their own podcasts. We are also joined by former Video Journalist and Producer at CBC Montreal, Chloe Ranaldi who has joined the LBPSB Communications Team. Have a listen and see what these students are creating for their school community.

The Blank Canvas Podcast, Season 5 Ep. 1 with Artist and Educator Beverley Ann Landry. Beverley speaks about the latest craze with mural painting in our schools. Her experience and projects with our students, administrators and the positive effects of creating art in our schools.