Best Britishcolumbia Podcasts (2023)

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #143 Tough Ol'Buck 56:27

28m ago56:27

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On this episode Pete tells the story of his tough old whitetailed buck he harvested. The guys get into archery talk and overcoming adversity. As always be sure to check out our sponsors and use the promo codes... https://akuoutdoor.ca/ Use Promocode FOCUS for 15% off Hunting & Military Boots https://akuoutdoor.us/ Use Promocode FOCUS for 15% off Hu…

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This Matters

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The new deal (in Toronto and Scarborough Southwest) 41:08

44m ago41:08

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Guest: Emma Teitel, columnist Columnist Emma Teitel joins again for a Toronto politics chat after an extended absence with lots of fresh news to talk about, including the election of a new councillor to replace Gary Crawford in Scarborough. It was a race that will affect council’s ideological composition, with a winner who wants to emphasize transi…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #399 | Vancouver Artificial Intelligence & Real Estate with Andrew Armstrong 59:25

42m ago59:25

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Artificial Intelligence is quickly transforming all industries & Vancouver real estate is no exception. But we are still early days. Co-Founder of the Real View, Andrew Armstrong, joins Adam & Matt this week to discuss AI & a Vancouver real estate landscape brimming with opportunity. What is AI & how is it evolving? How will AI transform the buying…

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This Matters

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Toronto sports history by the numbers 48:27

7m ago48:27

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Guests: Toronto Star hockey reporter Kevin McGran, basketball reporter Doug Smith and Deputy Sports Editor Patrick Ho Our sports department spent much of a year compiling historical information and debating tough questions on a simple, maybe even silly, question: when you look at jersey numbers, who is the ultimate Toronto pro athlete to have worn …

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This Matters

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Why diaspora communities are losing their first language 19:25

1h ago19:25

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Guest: Mark Ramzy, reporter Canada is home to thousands of diaspora communities. It’s known as the hub of multiculturalism and diversity, which is sown into the social fabric and even its legislation Data shows that out of the 1.3 million immigrants who arrived in Canada between 2016 and 2021, more than 900,000 had a mother tongue that was neither …

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #142 Rising High Above Defeat with Ashley Stuckless 1:07:48

23h ago1:07:48

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On this episode Ashley Stuckless rejoins the show to chat with Kevin & Pete. With the hunting season well underway, Pete and Ashley shares stories of their struggles. Pete in pursuit of his LEH Moose and Ashley trying to capture his adventures on film. The guys get into how to stay motivated and focused, throughout it all. Knowing that rising above…

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This Matters

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Bathroom kings and tricky things in Toronto this week 45:40

5d ago45:40

45:40

Guests: Matt Elliott and Shawn Micallef, contributing columnists So much has been happening in Toronto this week. As encampments are cleared, the mayor and the federal government are fighting over shelter and housing dollars and the city is cancelling plans for public washrooms even as it opens all of its ice rinks. Joined by Shawn Micallef, Matt E…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #398 | The Evolution of the Vancouver Real Estate Market with Townline's CEO Rick Ilich 1:01:34

6d ago1:01:34

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When Rick Ilich started Townline in 1980, interest rates in Canada were cresting at almost 15%, inflation was on the rise, and by the end of the following year, rates peaked at over 20%. The 1980s real estate market in Vancouver was marked by volatility and an eventual market crash (and if you are a boomer or have a boomer parent, you already know …

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This Matters

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Why many international students skip meals to survive in Canada 23:30

6d ago23:30

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Guests: Nicholas Keung and Andy Takagi, staff reporters For years, Canada has been a dream destination for young people around the world with a record number of international students arriving in 2023. But that dream is unaffordable for many. As the cost of living keeps rising and tuition remains high for students from out of country, many internat…

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This Matters

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A white-nationalist murderer, made in Canada 27:08

7d ago27:08

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Guest: Wendy Gillis, crime and policing reporter Over the past nine weeks, a Canadian courtroom heard disturbing testimonies of how and why 22-year-old Nathaniel Veltman murdered three generations of a Muslim family in 2021. Now guilty for the deaths of Salman Afzaal, his wife Madiha, 15-year-old daughter Yumna and 74-year-old mother Talat, and for…

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This Matters

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Jog along with a world-record holder 22:54

8d ago22:54

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Guest: Toronto Star reporter Kerry Gillespie The interview today is timed to run 17 minutes and 28 seconds, the exact length of Stouffville 12-year-old Sawyer Nicholson’s world-record-breaking 5-kilometer run. So listeners are invited to jog along as they listen and see how their own progress stacks up. Star reporter Kerry Gillespie talks about the…

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #141 Bulls, Bucks & Broadheads with Jordon Harrop 1:10:24

9d ago1:10:24

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On his episode, Kevin & Pete are joined by hunter and ASA Shooter of the year Jordan Harrop. Jordan shares a little of his backstory on when he got into hunting and archery. Jordan shares his love for archery and bowhunting and talks about what it takes to get on the podium consistently. The guys get into this years elk and mule deer season and wha…

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This Matters

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Labour trafficking victims working in plain sight 21:29

11d ago21:29

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Guest: Sara Mojtehdzadeh, investigative reporter Did you know that a victim of labour trafficking could be right in front of you? Hundreds are working in plain sight, changing our hotel sheets, renovating our houses and growing the food we eat. In an investigative series by reporters Sara Mojtehdzadeh and Rachel Mendlesen called “Work Forced,” The …

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This Matters

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A discussion on Canada’s foreign farm workers’ rights 15:55

12d ago15:55

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Guest: Ghada Alsharif, business reporter Concerns of worker exploitation, especially on farms, are escalating as Canada significantly increases its foreign workforce in order to race towards an ambitious $100-billion food export target. In the momentum to win this race, is enough being done to secure the rights and protections of those migrants who…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #397 | Vancouver Real Estate Trends for 2024 with Wesgroup's President Beau Jarvis 1:11:47

13d ago1:11:47

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Wesgroup's President, Beau Jarvis, is BACK and trust us: this one’s a real estate master class! Wesgroup is one of Western Canada’s largest, and most respected, private real estate companies, with 49 active construction projects, 1,749 residential units under construction, 800+ sub-trades on job sites daily, and almost 7000 residential strata units…

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This Matters

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'We are not doing that well': Mayor Olivia Chow on kids in the city 37:03

13d ago37:03

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In our series, “The Kids Aren’t All Right,” the Star has been highlighting the many ways in which children are struggling in Toronto. Mayor Olivia Chow joins “This Matters” to talk about why she thinks a lot of these areas stem from housing affordability and about her plan to try to break the logjam on that file. She also discusses her history of a…

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This Matters

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Nearly 30,000 Ontario kids are trapped on mental-health waiting lists 23:50

15d ago23:50

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Guest: Dr. Amy Gajaria, psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH) Wait times of up to two years. There are not enough publicly funded therapists. Emergency rooms are overwhelmed by children in crisis. Ontario’s child and youth mental health system is at a breaking point. The Mental Health Commission of Canada reports that me…

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This Matters

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New prescribing powers for Ontario’s nurses 19:24

16d ago19:24

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Guest: Ivy Lynn Bourgeault, Professor in the School of Sociological and Anthropological Studies at the University of Ottawa Ontario’s registered nurses will now be able to independently prescribe some medications such as vaccines, medicines to quit smoking and for pain relief or wound care. The government sees this as an effort to tackle Ontario’s …

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #140 Targeting Big Mule Deer Bucks with Derek Corey 1:10:57

17d ago1:10:57

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On this episode Kevin chats with accomplished hunter Derek Corey. Derek chats about his upbringing and how he got into hunting and when his passion for Elk and Mule Deer started. The guys talk hunting preperation being a 365-day-a-year journey. Derek tells the story of his massive Alberta Mule Deer, along the way the guys shares tactics and lessons…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #396 | 2024 Vancouver Real Estate Forecast with Andrew Lis 1:48:44

20d ago1:48:44

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Predicting the future of Vancouver's real estate market has never been more challenging. From the unprecedented Covid Boom to unexpected suburban price surges to the series of interest rate hikes, the landscape has been turbulent. But the question on everyone's mind is: What's next for Vancouver housing in 2024? The Real Estate Board of Greater Van…

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This Matters

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Ford’s fast-track MZOs sped up nothing 19:24

20d ago19:24

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Guest: Noor Javed, city news reporter At the peak of the pandemic, the Ford government turned to Minister’s Zoning Orders (known as MZOs) as the speediest solution to the housing crisis and direly needed construction of long-term-care facilities. Former housing minister Steve Clark issued more than 100 MZOs between 2019 and 2023. But in the wake of…

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This Matters

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Why women’s basketball isn’t coming to Toronto 27:42

21d ago27:42

27:42

Guest: Richard Warnica, business feature writer When Toronto hosted a packed WNBA exhibition game in May, hopes were high that the city would soon get its own team, but by then, “the game was already over,” writer Richard Warnica says. Local sports powerhouse Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE) had already considered and rejected the idea, mos…

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode # 139 FOCAST Never Satisfied 1:14:40

22d ago1:14:40

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On this episode Kevin & Pete chat about the upcoming season. Success's and struggles and how never being satisfied is a good thing. This episode is brought to you by; APE Equipment. The best gaitors on earth. Barn none! OnX Maps. Know where you stand. Cutrite Mobile App. Always there. Hardcore Archery. BC premier archery shop. As always be sure to …

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This Matters

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Ontario schools are failing kids with ADHD 20:20

23d ago20:20

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Guest: Katie Daubs, senior writer As Ontario’s schools struggle with resources and ripple effects of the pandemic, experts say students with diverse needs like attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) aren’t getting the help they require. ADHD is one of the most common neurodevelopmental disorders in children, yet there is no official minist…

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #138 Rut Hunting Mule Deer with Steve Rodgers 51:09

26d ago51:09

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On this episode Kevin chats with experienced Mule Deer hunter Steve Rodgers. Steve shares where his passion for chasing big mule deer stemmed from. The guys get into rut hunting mule deer bucks. Where, when and how to locate them. They talk the nuances of hunting alpine bucks vs mid valley and bottom bucks. Great episode for anyone trying to connec…

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This Matters

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Kids and violence: catching up with ‘the boy who lived’ 22:11

26d ago22:11

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Guest: Jennifer Pagliaro, crime reporter Many parents across Toronto struggle to balance keeping their kids safe and letting them develop a sense of independence. In a city where crime concerns are rising and rising faster for younger people, some weigh on that balance more than others. In one family, their son was shot before he was two years old.…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #395 | East Vancouver Real Estate with Jordan MacDonald 1:13:46

27d ago1:13:46

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To successfully invest in real estate you need to have a strong why. Without it you won’t get far and the first fumble is betting on the wrong neighborhood. That’s why understanding the nuances of every market is key and today’s guest has built a portfolio on just that. Fabric Living CEO Jordan MacDonald sits down with Adam & Matt to unpack East Va…

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This Matters

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As green space shrinks, how do we raise kids in a concrete world? 18:08

27d ago18:08

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Guest: Kate Allen, climate change reporter Fresh air, trees, grass on bare feet. The sound of birds while playing on a playground. Leisurely swinging in the shadow of a tree. Many of us have childhood memories outside in parks and forests, and research shows this time is key to our physical, mental and social well-being and development. So what abo…

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This Matters

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Kids are going hungry. What can we do about it? 20:43

28d ago20:43

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Guest: jade guthrie, FoodShare Toronto When kids don’t get enough to eat at home or they worry about running out of food, it can affect everything in their lives from their ability to learn and grow, to their ability to be healthy and resilient. Yet food insecurity is the reality of 1.8 million kids in Canada. In this episode from the Star’s “The K…

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This Matters

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What it is like for kids who lose the place they call home 21:44

1M ago21:44

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Guest: Victoria Gibson, affordable housing reporter Housing affordability and accessibility are only getting worse. For many Canadians, they might be just one bill or unexpected expense away from being unable to afford that month’s rent. Renovations, rent, or repair expenses are all factors that have led to more than 600,000 kids growing up in prec…

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This Matters

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Thousands of children are waiting for surgery. Some for years 20:21

1M ago20:21

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Guest: Megan Ogilvie, health reporter Ever since the COVID pandemic, Canada’s health care system is near a breaking point and may take years to fix. Among the issues, experts are worried that many children are not getting needed surgery within the safe medical window. An estimated 17,000 children are on long waiting lists for surgeries that could i…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #394 | Bank of Canada's Interest Rate Pause & Its Impact on Vancouver Real Estate with Dustan Woodhouse 1:22:08

1M ago1:22:08

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Hear from the man who called the explosive growth in Vancouver real estate prices more than a decade ago! Mortgage Architects President Dustan Woodhouse sits down with Adam & Matt to break down the Bank of Canada's latest rate decision and its impact on mortgages and the housing market. Get expert insights on navigating the current real estate chal…

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The TRANsmissions Podcast

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Ep47 - Understanding Maintenance Contracts 35:35

1M ago35:35

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What do we have 28 of, across our province, that ensures our roads are well maintained through our many seasons? Maintenance Contracts! We work with various maintenance contractors across our province to keep our roads in working condition and travel ready. But what does that even mean? Host Russel Lolacher chats with Manager of Maintenance Program…

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This Matters

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How we know the kids aren’t all right 30:10

1M ago30:10

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Guest: Amy Dempsey, series editor In many different aspects of life, kids in Toronto are struggling right now. Housing is unaffordable, educational supports are lacking, surgical wait times are long and the social safety net is frayed. Amy Dempsey is editor of the series “The Kids Aren’t All Right,” which looks at the varied and interconnected ways…

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This Matters

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100 days of Olivia Chow 37:37

1M ago37:37

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Guests: David Rider and Ben Spurr Since her election in June, Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow has begun the work she was elected to do — building relationships with councillors and the premier, trying to kick start affordable housing and working to fix the city’s budget hole. David Rider, city hall bureau chief, and Ben Spurr, reporter, have talked to he…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #393 | Navigating Vancouver’s Fall Market with Jason Turcotte 1:06:08

1M ago1:06:08

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Is this the time to be bold? How are industry leaders engaging these current market conditions? In this riveting episode, we delve into the Fall market's unique dynamics with sky high interest rates and inventory on the rise. This week, Jason Turcotte, President of Darwin Properties, sits down with Matt & Adam to shed light on how the pros are navi…

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This Matters

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Coles notes on the books nominated for 2023’s Giller Prize 17:42

2M ago17:42

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Guest: Deborah Dundas, books editor The 2023 Scotiabank Giller Prize, Canada’s prestigious literary award, will be handed out on Nov. 13. Five books were shortlisted last week from a longlist of twelve, picked out of more than a hundred books that were submitted across the country. Star books editor Deborah Dundas walks us through the most buzzwort…

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This Matters

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Is Toronto’s ice time policy freezing out girls’ hockey? 24:46

2M ago24:46

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Guest: Amy Laski, founder of the Tween Girls Hockey League The city’s policy for allocating recreational permits for sports facilities favours tradition. Long-term permit holders get renewed year after year. That’s great for building up those leagues, but leaves any newcomers, including those trying to serve girls and others who feel left out of th…

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #137 FOCAST Elk Hunting Grind 1:16:43

2M ago1:16:43

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On this episode Kevin & Pete chat about the 2023 fall hunting season. They get into the difficulty of hunting elk and how consistency pays off. Kevin shares some of the successes him and his son, Wyatt, have had. Pete chats about his elk hunt and continued pursuit of his LEH moose. As always be sure to check out our sponsors and use the promo codes…

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ICBA Cast

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BREAKING NEWS: Alberta and ICBA win C-69 Supreme Court Challenge 7:43

2M ago7:43

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In this episode of the ICBA Daily News, Jordan Bateman and Chris Gardner from the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association (ICBA) discuss the Supreme Court of Canada's decision to overturn Bill C-69. They view this as a victory for construction and resource development in Canada, highlighting the importance of faster project approvals for…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #392 | Vancouver's Global Stature and Future with Larry Beasley 1:06:47

2M ago1:06:47

1:06:47

Larry Beasley is back! Esteemed Urban Planner, Larry Beasley, who has made significant contributions to urban planning on a global scale, and previously served as the Co-Director of City Planning for Vancouver, sits down with Adam and Matt for the first time since the pandemic. How has the perception of Vancouver changed in the global conversation …

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #136 Continued Success with Kyle Sinclair-Smith 1:02:01

2M ago1:02:01

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On this episode Kevin chats with returning guest and bowhunter Kyle Sinclair-Smith. The two get into talking archery and the importance of shooting during the hunting season. They compare elk hunting in BC and Alberta and Kyle shares his story of the amazing bull elk he harvested this fall. For more on Kyle go to.... Kyle Sinclair-Smith (@kssbowhun…

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This Matters

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Ozempic: when game-changing medicine becomes a trend 20:03

2M ago20:03

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Guest: Dr. Sasha High, internal medicine and obesity physician Ozempic has been all over the news and social media as it has been hailed as the miracle drug for weight loss. As it is a trend among A-list celebrities, it’s also found itself surrounded by controversy. Experts say Ozempic is a medicine, not a TikTok trend and needs to be taken with th…

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This Matters

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‘I had to go through the discomfort of being wrong’: a self-proclaimed anti-vaxxer switches sides 23:13

2M ago23:13

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Guest: Lydia Greene, student nurse For a long while, Lydia Greene would forgo many vaccines for her and her children, believing them akin to poison. A mother of three and a former quality-control chemist for a pharmaceutical plant, Greene called herself an anti-vaxxer. But when COVID-19 put vaccine safety into the spotlight, she decided to dig deep…

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FOCUS HUNTING PODCAST

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Episode #135 Getting down to Elk Business with Mike Edgehouse 57:22

2M ago57:22

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On this episode Kevin & Pete are joined by Mike Edgehouse. Mike returns to the show to share Elk hunting stories and his new Cuterite mobile app. He shares some tips on field care and talks cooking. For more on Mike and Cuterite go to... CutRite Mobile App (@cutritemobile) • Instagram photos and videos As always be sure to check out our sponsors an…

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ICBA Cast

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ICBA CAST: Jock Finlayson on B.C. Government Q1 Report & Alberta's C-69 Court Showdown 17:39

2M ago17:39

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In this podcast episode, Jordan Bateman introduces Jock Finlayson as the new Chief Economist for the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association. They discuss the Q1 fiscal report for British Columbia, which reveals a projected $6.7 billion deficit for this year. They express concerns about the government's increasing debt and lack of coordi…

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This Matters

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Toronto is the raccoon’s city. We just live in it 28:14

2M ago28:14

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Guest: Amy Dempsey, feature writer Less than a century ago, a single raccoon raiding a garbage bin was front-page news in Toronto, while today the trash pandas are everywhere. Feature writer Amy Dempsey, who documented how the creatures outsmarted the city’s waste-bin engineers, takes a closer look at our love-hate relationships with these animals,…

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Vancouver Real Estate Podcast

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VREP #391 | The Central & South Okanagan Real Estate Markets in 2023 & Beyond with Mission Group’s Jon Friesen 1:07:00

2M ago1:07:00

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What’s happening with the Kelowna real estate market? In this special in studio episode, Matt & Adam sit down with Kelowna developer Jon Friesen, CEO of Mission Group, to discuss everything real estate from Kelowna's most iconic waterfront projects and upscale urban condos, to Jon’s insider perspective on the future of the city, the threat of wildf…

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This Matters

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Author Michael Lewis on the rise and fall of ‘King of Crypto’ Sam Bankman-Fried 22:05

2M ago22:05

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Guest: Michael Lewis, journalist and author In 2019, Sam Bankman-Fried set up a crypto exchange called FTX. Over the course of two years, as the price of crypto skyrocketed, so did his fortune, until it was estimated at as much as $26.5 billion U.S. SBF, as he became known, was feted by celebrities from football star Tom Brady to comedian Larry Dav…

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This Matters

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Canada-India diplomacy: The view from Ottawa and New Delhi 25:56

2M ago25:56

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More than a week ago Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made an unprecedented move. He accused Indian government agents of involvement in the death of exiled Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil; an accusation that New Delhi has denied strongly and dismissed as “absurd.” Since then, both countries have been in a diplomatic showdo…

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