Hal Anderson

Today on the podcast we speak to Neetu Garcha, a Global News reporter in BC. She hasn't changed her name, but she has changed how we pronounce it, and it's already starting a minor revolution. Also, Barret Miller of Fort Whyte Alive joins the show to talk about how the animals are dealing with all this snow in April. 

Ben Sass, a telecom expert, calls in to talk about Rogers' potential purchase of Shaw for a lot of dollars. And a chat with Sara Verwymeren, owner of Three Pines Organizing. Spring is near, and it's time to de-clutter. 

In the down times of the pandemic, a lot of households are adding pets to their family. Lindsay Gillanders of Manitoba Underdogs Rescue calls in to talk about the joys of rescuing a dog. And Carolyn Klassen makes her weekly stop-by to discuss the art of conversation, and whether the pandemic is causing it damage. 

Jeff McCausland -  CBS Military Consultant and author - calls in to talk about his new book, Battle Tested! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons for 21st Century Leaders (0:27); CUPE wrote a letter to Mayor Brian Bowman about an unwillingness to deal with racism allegations. We talk to their CEO (7:20); and Dr. Syrus Derkson dishes on caffeine and hobbies, and how they affect our mental health (14:44).

The newest Covid-19 numbers (0:14); People have gotten into side hustles during the pandemic. Ceara Lebedeff is one of them with her resin coasters (3:32); Weirdology asks,  Were those UFOs? (9:12). 

Grand Forks misses us (0:40); Munther Zeid (6:35); Carolyn Klassen (14:05).

Learn more about the Leftovers Foundation (0:04); Demand for pet adoptions through the 'woof'! (7:47) & our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen (13:13)

Superfan Greg Mackling on the return of hockey (0:05); The end of remote learning (7:26) & Our weekly visit with Carolyn Klassen (16:17)

Chris Adams on the provincial cabinet shuffle (0:05); Terry Shaw on truckers being ready for vaccine (7:33); Homeless advocate Al Wiebe on bus shelters (14:13) & Councilor Kevin Klein on the state of city sidewalks (22:25)

Political scientist Shannon Sampert on politicians behaving badly (0:05); A gift for frontline workers (6:16) & Environment Canada's Chief Climatologist Dave Phillips on a mild Manitoba forecast (12:34)

Chris Adams on what's ahead in politics in 2021 (0:08); The future of live music at the Park Theatre (7:25) & Pyramid Cabaret (12:11) & Happy Bacon Day from Dustin Peltier, chef at Loaf & Honey Catering!! (20:21)

Final Christmas retail push (0:40); "The Sports Doctor" Dave Petrishen (7:45); Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (13:20). 

Greg MacPherson from the West Broadway Community Organization (0:40); Sylvain Charlebois on a new food survey (5:55); Dr. Syras (16:35).

Fletcher Baragar, Associate Economics Professor, U of M (0:40); Mayor of Kenora Dan Reynard (11:30); Barbara Bowes on the 3-2-2 workweek (17:35); Carolyn Klassen, Conexus Counselling (29:55).

Hal's weather expert Bruce Johnson (0:40); Only 27% feel they're managing debt effectively (4:25); Dr. Joel Kettner answers your COVID-19 questions (8:50). 

Clay Young with the latest on the Peter Nygard arrest (0:40); Author Rick Lauber on family caregiver Christmas tips (10:05); Bioethicist Kerry Bowman from University of Toronto on Immunity Passports (15:55). 

Dr. Jason Kindrachuk (0:40); Peter Ginakes from Pony Corral on pivoting for Christmas (12:30).