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Greg Brady and the panel of: Caryma Sa'd, Lawyer, protest watcher Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Discuss: 1 - Mayor Chow may have said 'sorry;' but the Jewish community is not buying it, 2 - ‘We will support it': Council votes to extend Toronto's Billy Bishop airport lease by as long as 12 years 3 - Work on Gardiner Expressway four months ahead of schedule: Chow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Caryma Sa'd, Lawyer, protest watcher Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Discuss: 1 - Mayor Chow may have said 'sorry;' but the Jewish community is not buying it, 2 - ‘We will support it': Council votes to extend Toronto's Billy Bishop airport lease by as long as 12 years 3 - Work on Gardiner Expressway four months ahead of schedule: Chow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady focused in on a myriad of local issues....Delays with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT....the future of the Billy Bishop Island Airport....and the way police may have mishandled a complaint from an alleged Frank Stronach victim. Greg spoke with Shelley Carroll, the Councillor for Ward 17, Don Valley North about this and a few other issues. Next, Greg spoke about the Toronto Police Services meeting and hate speech, in our society. There is an growing amount of hate crimes against member of our community and what can be done to reduce it. Next, Tasha Kheiriddin, Writer with Post Media and Author of "The Right Path". She's here to talk about her assertion that the government has propagated a false moral equivalence between antisemitism and Islamophobia. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, he's a Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News. Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour are the hottest tickets on the planet. And scammers are cashing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady focused in on a myriad of local issues....Delays with the Eglinton Crosstown LRT....the future of the Billy Bishop Island Airport....and the way police may have mishandled a complaint from an alleged Frank Stronach victim. Greg spoke with Shelley Carroll, the Councillor for Ward 17, Don Valley North about this and a few other issues. Next, Greg spoke about the Toronto Police Services meeting and hate speech, in our society. There is an growing amount of hate crimes against member of our community and what can be done to reduce it. Next, Tasha Kheiriddin, Writer with Post Media and Author of "The Right Path". She's here to talk about her assertion that the government has propagated a false moral equivalence between antisemitism and Islamophobia. Lastly, Sean O'Shea, he's a Consumer and Investigative Reporter with Global News. Taylor Swift's Eras concert tour are the hottest tickets on the planet. And scammers are cashing in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What a pleasure to connect with Kevin Jackson, President of Porter Airlines. I last saw him on the arrival of the inaugual flight of the E195-E2 service to Victoria. Yes, Porter now has jets in its fleet! Sitting on Muskoka chairs at Billy Bishop airport we have a conversation about the history of Porter, its current activities, and plans for the future.
Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Vance and Walz stick to policy in polite VP debate - but who won? 2 - Billy Bishop airport runway one step closer to extension 3 - Toronto police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison for theft, falsifying reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, mayoral candidate Discuss: 1 - Vance and Walz stick to policy in polite VP debate - but who won? 2 - Billy Bishop airport runway one step closer to extension 3 - Toronto police officer sentenced to 7 years in prison for theft, falsifying reports Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Jim takes your calls on the future of the BIlly Bishop Airport- Back to Back Flight topics! Do you recline on planes and how do you share the arm rest?- Toronto Star Sports Columnist Bruce Arthur on the passing of Pete Rose
Host David Common speaks to a wildlife expert on International Raccoon Appreciation Day. City manager Paul Johnson talks congestion, bike lanes and Billy Bishop airport. And producer Sam Juric speaks to the organizer of a global effort to restore a 200-year-old Torah scroll.
Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert Discuss: 1 - TDSB cancels Truth and Reconciliation Day field trips to Nathan Phillips Square citing ‘abundance of caution' 2 - Billy Bishop airport ‘disappointed' with city staff recommendations to not extend lease 3 - Canada's fertility rate has hit a record low. What's behind the drop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady focuses in on the future of Billy Bishop airport. Ports Toronto is hoping to extend its current lease by 40 years and to build a needed runway. Neil Pakey is President & Chief Executive Officer of Nieuport Aviation joined us to discuss its future. Next, TTC Chair and City Councillor Jamaal Myers. He's here to unpack a story about the TTC taking a closer look at the kind of ads it allows and ensuring the ads align with Toronto's own climate change policy. Plus 'Delays, dysfunction and ballooning costs' - Finch West LRT enters court battle. Lastly, Yvan Baker, a Liberal MP representing the riding of Etobicoke Centre. What did he say that essentially got him silenced in the House of Commons for the next seven months? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- Billy Bishop airport 'disappointed' with city staff recommendations to not extend lease, Deb takes your calls- Iran launches missiles towards Israel, IDF says, as civilians take shelter. We speak with Michael Mazeika, a Canadian living in Israel and has been evacuated from his home for nearly a year- For a wider perpspective we speak with Professor Sean Foley, professor of history at Middle Tennessee State University and specializes in the history of the Middle East, on the larger picture
Jerry opens the show talking about how people should be held accountable while they are still alive. Then, Chinese-made EV's are subject to 100% tariffs, what does this mean for Canadians? Plus, Billy Bishop airport's lease may not be extended. Is this right?
Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Anne Marie Aikins, Crisis communications expert Discuss: 1 - TDSB cancels Truth and Reconciliation Day field trips to Nathan Phillips Square citing ‘abundance of caution' 2 - Billy Bishop airport ‘disappointed' with city staff recommendations to not extend lease 3 - Canada's fertility rate has hit a record low. What's behind the drop? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady focuses in on the future of Billy Bishop airport. Ports Toronto is hoping to extend its current lease by 40 years and to build a needed runway. Neil Pakey is President & Chief Executive Officer of Nieuport Aviation joined us to discuss its future. Next, TTC Chair and City Councillor Jamaal Myers. He's here to unpack a story about the TTC taking a closer look at the kind of ads it allows and ensuring the ads align with Toronto's own climate change policy. Plus 'Delays, dysfunction and ballooning costs' - Finch West LRT enters court battle. Lastly, Yvan Baker, a Liberal MP representing the riding of Etobicoke Centre. What did he say that essentially got him silenced in the House of Commons for the next seven months? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Taylor Deasley, strategic communications expert with Enterprise Canada Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 -A Toronto ferry hit the area of Billy Bishop airport's runway. The city didn't tell the airport authority 2 - Rogers, TTC pull the plug on free Wi-Fi in subway stations 3 - Chow says Toronto's traffic congestion plan is working, acknowledges more could have been done sooner . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg Brady and the panel of: Taylor Deasley, strategic communications expert with Enterprise Canada Ben Mulroney, 640 Toronto Contributor Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1 -A Toronto ferry hit the area of Billy Bishop airport's runway. The city didn't tell the airport authority 2 - Rogers, TTC pull the plug on free Wi-Fi in subway stations 3 - Chow says Toronto's traffic congestion plan is working, acknowledges more could have been done sooner . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@GregBradyTO) focused in on city hall staff considering turning Billy Bishop Airport into parkland.. We speak with Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley about this scoop. Also, Giles Gherson, President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, to talk about his concerns with the city considering turning the island airport into parkland.. We can all agree that Toronto NEEDS more greenspace, but paving over Canada's 9th busiest airport, an economic hub, for a park? Doesn't seem viable. Lastly, Jodie Atkins, Director, Design and Construction for Engineering & Construction for the City of Toronto, joined Toronto Today and we were talking about the city and province coming together to speed up construction on the Gardiner by implementing 24/7 work.. What changes will drivers notice? Does the city wish this move was made sooner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Brian Lilley (@BrianLilley), Toronto Sun columnist, about city of Toronto staff wanting to turn Billy Bishop Airport into a park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Giles Gherson, President & CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about his letter to City Council about concerns with the delays in renegotiating the Tripartite Agreement in governing Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Giles Gherson, President & CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, about his letter to City Council about concerns with the delays in renegotiating the Tripartite Agreement in governing Billy Bishop Airport in Toronto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@gregbradyTO) spoke with Brian Lilley (@BrianLilley), Toronto Sun columnist, about city of Toronto staff wanting to turn Billy Bishop Airport into a park. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Greg (@GregBradyTO) focused in on city hall staff considering turning Billy Bishop Airport into parkland.. We speak with Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley about this scoop. Also, Giles Gherson, President and CEO of the Toronto Region Board of Trade, to talk about his concerns with the city considering turning the island airport into parkland.. We can all agree that Toronto NEEDS more greenspace, but paving over Canada's 9th busiest airport, an economic hub, for a park? Doesn't seem viable. Lastly, Jodie Atkins, Director, Design and Construction for Engineering & Construction for the City of Toronto, joined Toronto Today and we were talking about the city and province coming together to speed up construction on the Gardiner by implementing 24/7 work.. What changes will drivers notice? Does the city wish this move was made sooner? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A tentative deal is up in the air after a dramatic turn of events saw both the LCBO and union accusing the other of acting in bad faith; travellers packed Toronto Pearson and Billy Bishop as a worldwide outage led to the widespread cancellations and delay of flights; and, with the Honda Indy shutting down Lakeshore amid widespread downtown construction, attendees are being encouraged to transit to the event.
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate and concerned citizen. (0:15 - 6:34) 2 - Joseph Neuberger, Criminal defence lawyer, Partner with Neuberger and Partners about Peter Nygard sexual assault sentence. (6:40 - 12:17) 3 - Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate about Ports Toronto says more runway space needed at Billy Bishop, (12:23 - 17:22)
Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady & Sheba Siddiqui. On today's episode: 1 - April Engelberg, former mayoral candidate and concerned citizen. (0:15 - 6:34) 2 - Joseph Neuberger, Criminal defence lawyer, Partner with Neuberger and Partners about Peter Nygard sexual assault sentence. (6:40 - 12:17) 3 - Ana Bailao, former mayoral candidate about Ports Toronto says more runway space needed at Billy Bishop, (12:23 - 17:22)
This episode is about planes in WW1. We will talk about some of the very first planes and how they were used on the battlefields and in the skies in WW1. We'll focus on 2 flying aces from WW1: The Red Baron and Billy Bishop.Thank you for listening and please feel free to share with anybody you think might enjoy, thank you. Good bye----------------------------------------------------------My sources for this podcast were: ● ACT Heritage Library website - www.library.act.gov.au● History Channel website - www.history.com● Military Aircraft and Markings and Profiles by Harry C. Wheeler● The Canadian Encyclopedia website - www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca● Canadian Aviation and Space Museum website - www.ingeniumcanada.org
You mightn't expect a 23 year old to possess a voice reminiscent of Gordon Lightfoot, or expect him to sing about the early history of Canada. But Brennen Sloan is cut from a cloth unique, and he comes armed with acoustic guitar for his return to Wild Woods Blue to play and to chat with Jeff about his travels that inspired these new songs, 3 of which he'll do live and we'll go directly to the record for 3 more. A 6 pack of Canadiana, by the artist who made his mama cry – he'll tell you why, and about how he decides to go cowboy hat, or ballcap. Songs about Billy Bishop, and Tobermory, and the formation of the RCMP and the expansion of the Canadian west, and about the location in which we're talking music and history – The Blue Mountains of Ontario. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Porter Airlines, the Toronto based airliner, is set to receive new Embraer E-195 jets, but they won't be flying out of Billy Bishop. The company announced that they will now be offering flights out of Pearson Airport, allowing them to compete side by side with the likes of Air Canada, WestJet, Flair, and more. Will Porter pose a threat to the other airliners? We asked John Gradek, a Faculty Lecturer of Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations and Integrated Aviation Management at McGill University, about this expansion and whether or not this would be a good move for the company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers Podcast, we're talking with Billy Bishop, owner of Top Flight Electric, right here in Winter Haven. You might remember we spoke a few weeks ago about nurturing the relationships he already has, and today we took that a step further by looking at how taking responsibility for the breaker panel in a client's home could develop that relationship even further. When we find other related parts of managing homes, there's an opportunity to add even more value for these homeowners by thinking in terms of homes under management. Show Links:Show NotesProfitActivatorScore.com Want to be a guest on the show? Simply follow the 'Be a Guest' link on the left & I'll be in touch. Download a free copy of the Breakthrough DNA book all about the 8 Profit Activators we talk about here on More Cheese, Less Whiskers...
As we approach Remembrance Day, November 11th, here in Canada, we are called upon to acknowledge and honour the years of service our veterans have afforded this country and the sacrifices they made, often with their lives, to fulfill their mission of securing our borders and safety around the world.But it's also an opportunity to celebrate the rich history of this country that has informed and shaped our culture, our national identity and our place in the world.In this special SSN series, we endeavor to explore some of the stories that are uniquely rooted in the history of the Royal Canadian Air Force and Canadian aviation.Welcome to Pathway to the Stars….We all know Billy Bishop, the Toronto Island airport is named after him! So why don't we know about William Barker? Barker was Bishop's best friend and colleague, the most decorated serviceman in Commonwealth history and, to this date, his funeral was the largest ever to be held in Toronto.Featured voices in this episode:Jason Wilson, Professor of History, University of GuelphJohn Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion, serves as Honorary Colonel for the Chief of the Defence Staff Office and Chair of the RCAF Foundation.Rod Black, Sports BroadcasterRCAF Scholarship recipeient Evan SchonfeldtPathway to the Stars is made possible by the Royal Canadian Air Force Foundation.Find out more about them at rcaffoundation.ca Please share about this special series. If you do, tag both Story Studio Network and the RCAF Foundation to help spread the word.Instagram:@storystudionetwork@rcaf_foundationFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/storystudionetwork/https://www.facebook.com/rcaffoundationTwitter:twitter.com/storystudionet twitter.com/davetrafford twitter.com/rcaf_foundation LinkedIn:linkedin.com/company/story-studio-network linkedin.com/company/rcaf-foundation Credits:Executive Producer & Host - Dave TraffordHost & Promotions - Erin TraffordChase Producer - Becky Coles
Toronto Police wont confirm if an explosive device was actually at Billy Bishop this past weekend but do we have the right to know? Former OPP Commissioner Chris Lewis give his take.
Today on the More Cheese Less Whiskers Podcast, we're talking with Billy Bishop, owner of Top Flight Electric, right here in Winter Haven. We had a great conversation talking the journey he's made over the last five years from starting out to now having a thriving business with four vans and a whole crew of people doing the work. We then turned our attention to the future and looked at niching down his before unit to create opportunities rather waiting for reactive opportunities, and we talked about the big opportunity in his after unit of nurturing relationships with the people who already know him already like him already trust him. Show Links:Show TranscriptProfitActivatorScore.com Want to be a guest on the show? Simply follow the 'Be a Guest' link on the left & I'll be in touch. Download a free copy of the Breakthrough DNA book all about the 8 Profit Activators we talk about here on More Cheese, Less Whiskers...
Alan speaks with Dr. Karl Moore, professor of strategy and organization at the Desautels Faculty of Management at McGill University.
Opinions That Don't Matter! ep. 119 00:00 Burnout - time to take a vacation we're looking on TravelZoo deals… Dubrovnik, Detroit, Delaware! 05:00 Puppy Parlance, hunting lizards 07:00 SNL - The Culps and Church Lady, Second City TV Half Wits https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eTDsJd1l7Aw 1 5:22 Musical are not my thing. 18:00 Billy Bishop Goes to War https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop_Goes_to_War 27:00 We recommend: Proviable-Forte for great dog poops 27:41 The topping on the Sundae. Looking in a porta potty & John Popper from Blues Traveler was harassed at a concert AUDIENCE LETTERS 32:30 New guitar, preparing for our gig and first memories - Christoph, Minister Of Rock 'n Roll 44:11 Response to 113 . Voice Text Is Annoying. Name for Your Your Order. AND How many Sara(h)'s do I know? - Leanne 48:00 Cacophony and the Rise of the Machines… 50:37 Kati's Traumatized book cover in Russian 57:13 Bikini Baristas 1:03:30 Technology blues 1:07:00 Tom from Virginia on Fracked Sinkholes, Bad Doctors, What Tight Pants are Like, Advertisers, First Memories, and Sense of Humor 01:19:00 Memories… 01:22:00 Sean was frightened by a waitress 1:28:00 Origin of horses in North America - Ben, Minister of Space and Horses 1:32:00 Kati's vocal lessons --------- Kati's new book TRAUMATIZED is available for order in print, ebook & audiobook. Get your copy today! Discord community: https://discord.gg/4gPTrGBM9z Fan art to OTDMpod@gmail.com Speakpipe 90 second voice message: https://www.speakpipe.com/OTDM The OTDM census form https://forms.gle/qFZM3ywPzrpKMkKfA Amazon Suggestions https://www.amazon.com/shop/katimorton CONNECT Kati TikTok @Katimorton Instagram @katimorton Sean TikTok @hatori_seanzo Instagram @seansaintlouis Roxy Instagram @roxytheadventurer BUSINESS EMAIL Linnea Toney linnea@underscoretalent.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otdm/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/otdm/support
The biggest names in Hollywood and Broadway recorded for AFRS during the war years, The American Forces Network can trace its origins back to May 26, 1942, when the War Department established the Armed Forces Radio Service (AFRS). The U.S. Army began broadcasting from London during World War II, using equipment and studio facilities borrowed from the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). The first transmission to U.S. troops began at 5:45 p.m. on July 4, 1943, and included less than five hours of recorded shows, a BBC news and sports broadcast. That day, Corporal Syl Binkin became the first U.S. Military broadcasters heard over the air. The signal was sent from London via telephone lines to five regional transmitters to reach U.S. troops in the United Kingdom as they prepared for the inevitable invasion of Nazi-occupied Europe. Fearing competition for civilian audiences the BBC initially tried to impose restrictions on AFN broadcasts within Britain (transmissions were only allowed from American Bases outside London and were limited to 50 watts of transmission power) and a minimum quota of British produced programming had to be carried. Nevertheless AFN programmes were widely enjoyed by the British civilian listeners who could receive them and once AFN operations transferred to continental Europe (shortly after D-Day) AFN were able to broadcast with little restriction with programmes available to civilian audiences across most of Europe (including Britain) after dark. As D-Day approached, the network joined with the BBC and the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation to develop programs especially for the Allied Expeditionary Forces. Mobile stations, complete with personnel, broadcasting equipment, and a record library were deployed to broadcast music and news to troops in the field. The mobile stations reported on front line activities and fed the news reports back to studio locations in London. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Entertainment Radio Stations Live 24/7 Sherlock Holmes/CBS Radio Mystery Theater https://live365.com/station/Sherlock-Holmes-Classic-Radio--a91441 https://live365.com/station/CBS-Radio-Mystery-Theater-a57491 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Canada had some of the greatest pilots of the First World War. They took to the skies and became icons, heroes and celebrities. These Flying Aces, or Knights of the Sky, have names still remembered today, including Billy Bishop and Wop May. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Merch: www.canadaehx.com/shop Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Mastadon: @canadaehx@canada.masto.host Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of The Steve Dangle Podcast, catch Buffalo vs Tampa Friday night on Twitch.tv/sdpnlive at 6pm ET (00:00), Trevor Zegras scored the assist of the year (06:30), the Leafs sneak out a win over the Columbus Blue Jackets (13:30). Jason Spezza was suspended for 6 games by the department of player safety for his hit on Neal Pionk (24:30), the Nashville Predators go at a writer for living in Detroit (40:00), revisiting the jersey throwing conversation (55:00), Adam's History Corner on the fraud Billy Bishop (1:13:00), and Leafs and Lake trivia (1:18:00). Originally aired: December 8 2021 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/yh5rl9LOD0o Visit https://sdpn.ca for merch and more. We've joined The Athletic and you can too! Hit the link to subscribe: https://theathletic.com/sdp Visit this episode's sponsors: https://manscaped.com/ CODE WORD: DANGLE https://linkedin.com/nhlshow https://expressvpn.com/sdp https://www.stance.com/ Follow us on Twitter:@Steve_Dangle, @AdamWylde, & @JesseBlake Follow us on Instagram:@SteveDangle, @AdamWylde, & @Jesse.Blake Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is the second part of my recent conversation with Irene Sankoff & David Hein -- the dynamic writing team and married couple that created the international smash hit musical Come From Away. Five productions of Come From Away have recently reopened around the world: Broadway, Toronto, London, Sydney and on tour across America. A new Dutch production has just opened, as well, and a live filmed version of the show is streaming on Apple TV+. On the previous episode Irene and David related how they got hooked on musicals, and how they went from their first show based on a true story -- My Mother's Lesbian Jewish Wiccan Wedding -- to deciding to create a musical based on the real life events that happened in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland in the days following 9/11. They also described what it was like to attend the 10th Anniversary of the events in Gander and then begin to transform the stories they heard there into a musical during an early workshop production at The Canadian Music Theatre Project at Sheridan College. We also explored the classic Broadway shows that influenced and inspired the writing of their book, music, and lyrics for Come From Away. If you missed part one you may want to go back and catch up on that episode before you listen to this one. Today we look at the extensive development process that CFA went through on its journey to Broadway - including a workshop in Seattle, a series of productions at the La Jolla Playhouse, The Seattle Rep, Ford's Theater in DC. and the Royal Alexandra Theatre in Toronto, as well as a thrilling concert presentation in Gander where it all began. Back in 2015, I served as the Executive Producer and Artistic Director of The 5th Avenue Theatre in Seattle and, as such, I had the great pleasure of co-producing that original Seattle workshop of Come From Away. This was the first time that the show's Tony award winning director Christopher Ashley and choreographer, Kelly Devine began to work on the show -- and it was great fun to recall that exciting experience with Irene and David. Come From Away is the fifth musical to originate in Canada and eventually open on Broadway. The first was 1974's Rockabye Hamlet with book, music and lyrics by Cliff Jones. This rock musical adaptation of Shakespeare was originally titled Kronborg 1582 and was well received, first as a radio series on the CBC, and then at the Charlottetown Theatre Festival and on tour in Canada, before being retitled and opening on Broadway with Gower Champion as the director. It became a legendary flop and closed after 7 performances. Next, in 1980 came the intimate and engaging Billy Bishop Goes To War written by John McLachlan Gray the show featured one actor to playing18 different roles to tell the story of real life Canadian fighter pilot Billy Bishop during the first World War. This show nearly doubled the run of Rockabye Hamlet closing after 12 performances. However, over the next ten years Billy Bishop Goes To War received scores of productions at theaters all across North America. The Story Of My Life, with music and lyrics by Neil Bartram and book by Brian Hill, opened on Broadway in 2009. Unfortunately, it had an even shorter run than either of the previous two Canadian shows. However, one year earlier, a group of Canadian writers finally scored a significant hit with The Drowsy Chaperone – book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar, and music and lyrics by Lisa Lambert & Greg Morrison. This delightful show opened on Broadway in 2008, received Tony Awards for Best Book and Best Original Score, and ran for 674 performances. There have been a few other Canadian writers that found success on Broadway – Galt McDermott being the most famous of them – but that was with shows that originated in the US. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Episode 149:William Avery (Billy) Bishop was born in Owen Sound, Ontario, on February 8, 1894. When the First World War broke out, as with many young men of his day, Billy was off to Europe to do his part. By the end of the war, Bishop claimed he had survived more than 170 air battles and said he had shot down seventy-two German aircraft. This number left Bishop only three behind René Fonck of France and eight behind The Red Baron, Manfred von Richthofen, who had 80 kills. These numbers made Bishop the top Canadian and British Empire flying ace of the war and Canada’s most storied veterans. But Billy’s story does come with some controversy. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Billy_Bishop https://www.scribd.com/book/230095060/The-Courage-of-the-Early-Morning-A-Biography-of-the-Great-Ace-of-World-War-I https://www.veterans.gc.ca/eng/remembrance/people-and-stories/billy-bishop https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/100-stories/Pages/bishop.aspx https://www.constable.ca/caah/bbishop.htm https://www.owensound.ca/en/billy-bishop-museum.aspx https://valourcanada.ca/military-history-library/billy-bishop-vc/ https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/william-avery-bishop https://www.theworldwar.org/explore/exhibitions/past-exhibitions/billy-bishop https://www.nfb.ca/film/the-kid-who-couldnt-miss/ https://www.encyclopedia.com/history/educational-magazines/william-billy-avery-bishop https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vc2LjoXbX-c Classic WW1 Fighters Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/darkpoutine See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The celebrated Canadian play "Billy Bishop goes to war" has opened at the Highland Arts Theatre in downtown Sydney. It was inspired by the true exploits of WWI Flying Ace William Avery "Billy" Bishop. Written by writer/composer John Gray, Canadian acting legend Eric Peterson this play reminds Canadians of that there a lot about was that is not black and white. First staged in the 1970's, it has been presented all over Canada and has become a national reflection for the tough questions about war. We are joined by members of the HAT production for a chat about the play.
Easy to miss but well worth finding. Graeme and Dave brew up some banter on the historic and haunted Billy Bishop pub.
It was a year that saw the death of another prime minister, the biggest rock slide in Canadian history, the death of a former NWMP commissioner and the birth of the man the German's called Hell's Handmaiden, Billy Bishop. Support the show at www.patreon.com/canadaehx E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Website: www.canadaehx.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/canadianhistoryehx Twitter: www.twitter.com/craigbaird Instagram: @bairdo37
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World War I flying ace "Billy" Bishop is awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for service.
Episode 13Today's episode: In this episode, Randy Jones of Incredible Tiny Homes shares about his dog, Ace, and the adventure they are on. Randy talks about how homelessness and hardship brought him to the world of tiny homes. He shares how Ace adds so much to his life and work.After that sweet story, Billy Bishop shares how to set boundaries with your dog and gives tips on how to teach recall to your dog. Randy’s website and YouTube channel:Website: https://www.incredibletinyhomes.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDNqG34yDOMvLkFl8MmaHgA Listen to Billy share about his dogs - Episode 7: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1052017/4264769-episode-7-sheep-herding-with-brilliant-border-collies.mp3?blob_id=17150810&download=trueLast Week's Episode - #12: Libby Rockaway shared about her love of dogs from a young age that developed into a working relationship. When she was only in her teens, she started on a journey to tackle the huge mountain of successfully training alert dogs. Libby’s organization M D s Social Media:Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/mddogsinc/Website: http://www.mddogs.org About: This podcast is for dog lovers to share and hear about dog stories, training tips, and other helpful bits of information. Please review and subscribe to the Dogs are the Best Friends podcast as that helps others find us! If you want to share a story or two about your dog(s), be sure to fill out the Contact Us form on the website: https://dogsarethebestfriends.com/
Show Notes - Episode 8 - Delightful Doxies About us: This podcast is for dog lovers to both share and hear about dog stories, training tips, and other helpful bits of advice. Please review and subscribe to the Dogs are the Best Friends podcast as that helps others find us!If you want to share a story or two about your dog(s), be sure to fill out the Contact Us form on the website: https://dogsarethebestfriends.com/Today's episode:In this episode, we hear from Tyler Gravley of The Pollen Show, about her 2 Dachshund dogs, Jackson and Jonah. She talks about some mischief they got into and shares some great advice on how to be understanding of your dog as they become elderly. Coming soon!:The host of this podcast, Emily, will share how she became a crazy dog lover by talking about her 3 beloved dogs. Morgan and Maisie have passed but will never be forgotten. Flynn is her Border Collie and wonderful best friend! Today's Guest:Tyler Gravley, Mindset mentor, gives tips and tricks on how to manage your thoughts for a better health and mind on her podcast called: The Pollen Show. Her Instagram is @the.pollen.show. For pictures of Tyler and her dogs, head to: https://dogsarethebestfriends.com/guest-photos/Last week's episode - Episode 7:On the last episode, we had Billy Bishop who spoke about Border Collies and sheepherding. He shared about his experiences with the breed and how he's learned to work together as a winning team for sheepherding competitions. June 15th - Episode 6: Artist Cephas Bradley shares about creating a gorgeous painting of my Maisie, who had just passed. He speaks about how it was healing for him too as he had lost his dear Aunt who loved dogs and was an important person in his life.
This is the story of one man's love of the Border Collie breed, sheepherding, and, of course, his own amazing dogs. Billy shares how he got his first BC (Border Collie) and when he first saw sheepherding in action or as he told me "poetry in motion".Here in Florida, Billy is not only a farrier (these hardworking people do horse shoeing and hoof trimming) but also a blacksmith and a respected dog trainer.You'll also hear a little history on my Flynn!Facebook - Billy BishopInstagram - @billycomebyeUSBCHA - US Border Collie Handlers’ Association - SheepdogsTo see these competitions in action: USBCHA National Sheepdog Finals 2019 - Open Finals (Video was live-streamed)Please be sure to subscribe and leave a review for this podcast so others find us!Brighten another dog lover's day by sharing one of these episodes. Our instagram: @dogsarethebestfriendscomWebsite: DogsAreTheBestFriends.com
This podcast is about a pilot in WW1, named Billy Bishop.
When is the last time you visited your neighbourhood legion? CKNW Contributor Claire Allen takes us on a tour of a legion that is hidden amongst the homes in the beachside community of Kitsilano.
Canada's most famous Ace, Billy Bishop.
When is the last time you visited your neighbourhood legion? CKNW Contributor Claire Allen takes us on a tour of a legion that is hidden amongst the homes in the beachside community of Kitsilano.
Dj Billy Bishop aka Cody of the Holy Sock Gang and I meet on a picnic bench IRL.
As Yet Unnamed London Theatre Podcast 11-Nov-2018 With T R P Watson - PaulInLondon - JohnnyFox - Phil from the West End Whingers - Plays Discussed Billy Bishop Goes to War - Jermyn Street Theatre [00:20] Soldier On - Other Palace Theatre [08:53] Company - Gielgud Theatre [14:19]
On May 7, the Royal Flying Corps suffered one of their greatest losses when the great Albert Ball was shot down near Annoeullin, France. Ball had just scored his 44th victory and was pursuing another plane when he disappeared into a cloud. When he reappeared, his plane was falling from the sky and his propeller was motionless. Ball fell from the sky and his plane crashed some distance away. Lothar von Richthofen, the Red Baron's younger brother, was officially credited with the kill. Dur: 24 mins File: .mp3
Just ten years after the Wright brothers successfully flew the world's first powered airplane, the First World War erupted across Europe and with it came the first air war. Airplanes of wood, metal, and canvas took to the skies to act as observers and engage in combat with enemy planes. The best pilots became known as "aces" and were celebrated by both sides. Dur: 27mins File: .mp3
Billy Bishop is one of the most recognizable names in the military history of Canada. He was Canada’s top ace during the First World War, credited with over seventy victories during his career as a pilot with Royal Flying Corps. But there were many other pilots whose names have been forgotten because of Bishop’s looming shadow. Graham Broad, associate professor of history at King’s College at Western University, has uncovered the story of another ace, Eddie McKay, from London, Ontario. In this episode, Broad talks about not only the story of McKay, but also the process of researching and writing the story of McKay. References Graham Broad, One in a Thousand: The Life and Death of Captain Eddie McKay, Royal Flying Corps. Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 2017.
The Stuph File Program Featuring Andy LaPointe, author of Guide To Getting Started With Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies; Susan Newman, author of The Book of No: 250 Ways to Say It — And Mean It and Stop People-pleasing Forever; & Stuart Nulman with Book Banter Download Andy LaPointe, author of Guide To Getting Started With Bitcoin And Other Cryptocurrencies Susan Newman, author of The Book of No: 250 Ways to Say It — And Mean It and Stop People-pleasing Forever Stuart Nulman with another edition of Book Banter. This week’s reviewed title is Living Up to a Legend: My Adventures with Billy Bishop’s Ghost by Diana Bishop (Dundurn, $24.99). You can also read Stuart’s reviews in The Montreal Times This week’s opening slate is presented by Louisa Catharine Forsyth, founder of Bagaceous, a lifestyle brand born out of the wish to create art with a purpose.
On today's special edition of the 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we look at the Canada-U.S. border, and the opportunities for cooperation on border issues even in the era of Trump. Join Colin in conversation with Christopher Sands & Matt Morrison for an in-depth discussion on the growth of bilateral cooperation between Canada and the U.S. on border issues, the implications of a Trump Presidency on the Canada-U.S. border, as well as the need for more regional governance, and public/private investment, to help streamline Canada-U.S. border crossings. Bios: Colin Robertson (host) - A former Canadian diplomat, Colin Robertson is Vice President of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute and a Senior Advisor to Dentons LLP. Christopher Sands - a Senior Research Professor and Director of the Center for Canadian Studies at the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), a graduate division of Johns Hopkins University. Matt Morrison - CEO of the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region (PNWER). Related Links: - "The Border/Perimeter Security Agenda in the Age of Trump: A Coping Strategy for Canada" by Brian Bow [CGAI Policy Paper] (http://www.cgai.ca/the_border_perimeter_security_agenda_in_the_age_of_trump) - "Double crossing" by John Daly [Report on Business Magazine] (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/rob-magazine/double-crossing-how-matty-moroun-outfoxed-the-canadiangovernment/article37036771/) - "Canada set to add airport preclearance for Billy Bishop and Quebec City with U.S. border agreement" by Brian Platt [National Post] (http://nationalpost.com/news/politics/canada-set-to-ratify-u-s-border-agreement-add-airport-preclearance-for-billy-bishop-and-quebec-city) - "CBSA introduces technology to speed up border crossings and improve security - Radio Frequency Identification Technology Now Operational at Select Ports of Entry across Canada" [Canada Newswire] (http://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/cbsa-introduces-technology-to-speed-up-border-crossings-and-improve-security---radio-frequency-identification-technology-now-operational-at-select-ports-of-entry-across-canada-663924853.html) Book Recommendations: - Christopher Sands - "The Colony Of Unrequited Dreams" - by Wayne Johnston (https://www.amazon.ca/Colony-Unrequited-Dreams-Wayne-Johnston/dp/0676972152/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513279263&sr=8-1&keywords=colony+of+unrequited+dreams) - Matt Morrison - "Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead" - by Brené Brown (https://www.amazon.ca/Daring-Greatly-Courage-Vulnerable-Transforms/dp/1592408419/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1513279254&sr=8-1&keywords=daring+greatly) Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jared Maltais. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
FLYGTA Adds Three New Ontario Destination Flights Leaving Daily from Billy Bishop Airport
Arrest warrant for imam who made several anti-Semitic remarks, Teens who laughed at drowning man to be charged for not reporting death under obscure law, Toronto man builds park stairs for $550, irking city after $65,000 estimate, Billy Bishop airport removes ad after activists called it "insulting" to cows.
Arrest warrant for imam who made several anti-Semitic remarks, Teens who laughed at drowning man to be charged for not reporting death under obscure law, Toronto man builds park stairs for $550, irking city after $65,000 estimate, Billy Bishop airport removes ad after activists called it "insulting" to cows.
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Highlights Official Bulletin: Ships, planes, wood, film, and phones |@ 03:00 Guest: Mike Shuster on the big explosion on the Messine Ridge. |@ 10:00 The Storyteller & The Historian: George Cohan’s “Over There” turn 100 |@ 14 :00 Events: Virginia WW1 Reenactment Day |@ 20:30 Special: PTSD awareness month |@ 21:30 Guest - 100C/100M: Dr. Steve Kelly on Brownwood texas Post 196 project |@ 28:00 Guest: Roy Steinberg on the play “Billy Bishop Goes To War”|@ 33:30 And much more...----more---- Opening Welcome to World War One Centennial News. It’s about WW1 news 100 years ago this week - and it’s about WW1 NOW - news and updates about the centennial and the commemoration. WW1 Centennial News is brought to you by the U.S. World War I Centennial Commission and the Pritzker Military Museum and Library. Today is June 7th, 2017 and I’m Theo Mayer - Chief Technologist for the World War One Centennial Commission and your host. World War One THEN 100 Year Ago This Week This week 100 years ago is marked by June 5th, 1917. It’s registration day! It’s all a part of the The Selective Service Act that went into law last month, on May 18. June 5th is the day when all young men between the ages of 21 and 30 are to register themselves with the government for possible conscription into the US military. Last week you heard about the many differences the American populace has about this issue and how protesting against registration, handing out anti-draft literature, or evading registration is considered criminal and potentially treasonous. All things considered, registration day goes much as expected. Link:http://www.sj-r.com/news/20170603/manhood-day-june-5-1917-produced-rush-to-register-for-draft https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Selective_Service_Act_of_1917 https://www.geni.com/blog/world-war-i-the-u-s-declares-war-397143.html https://www.army.mil/article/3099 Official Bulletin We are going to continue to look at this week, from the US government perspective, So let’s go to the “Official Bulletin” the government war gazette published by George Creel, America’s propaganda chief, under the orders of President Wilson. Here are some of the stories pulled from the archive of the Official Bulletin Dateline June 4th, 1917 Headline: THERE ARE NEW NAMES FOR 14 - SEIZED GERMAN SHIPS ASSIGNED TO NAVY DEPARTMENT SERVICE As war is declared the US seizes a number of German ships in harbors from New York to Honolulu. This week they are officially assigned to the navy and re-christened, mostly with the names of American cities. Here are some of the name changes. The Breslau is changed to the USN Bridgeport. The Kiel to the USN Camden. The Leihenfels to Houston. The Saxonia to Savannah. The Nicaria to Pensacola. The Oden Wald to Newport News. Hohenfelde to Long Beach. Both the last two ships are named after US cities with major shipyards. We can only image sitting at the table where a team of naval officers worked all this out! Dateline June 4th Headline: U. S. ACQUIRES AVIATION FIELD IN FRANCE TO TRAIN FLYERS GRADUATED IN AMERICA Preparing to enter the war in the sky, the US plans an aviation training program like no other - ever. Part of the story reads: "America is responsible for the invention of both the submarine and the airplane. In the development of both, she has allowed Europe to outstrip her. It is for us to show that we can yet surpass both our enemies and our allies in the development of the two great mechanical inventions for which we ourselves are responsible. We believe that we are making progress in our air program, and we intend to increase rather than diminish speed as we go forward." Announces Howard E. Coffin, the chairman of the aircraft production board. He continues with: " France and Great Britain have made it plain again and again that they expect aircraft and aviators to be one of America's greatest contributions to success in the war." Dateline June 5th, 1917 Headline: US MAY NEED 2 billion FEET OF LUMBER FOR WAR PURPOSES An on-going theme in the Official Bulletin, and therefore clearly on the minds of the government is resource management. America is rich in natural resources, but still under-developed in the infrastructure to exploit them. This includes industries like timber - which you may remember is how George Boeing made his initial fortune in the Pacific Northwest. If you think about America, our woodsmen are a special breed and in the same June 5th issue of the Official Bulletin … Another headline reads: US FORMING FORESTRY REGIMENT FOR WAR SERVICE IN FRANCE The article goes on with: “A regiment of woodsmen and mill workers is being recruited for early service in France and is being organized at the request of the allies to: Quote: “Get Out Timber for the Armies”. This includes railroad ties, trench timbers, mine props, bridge timbers, lumber, and cordwood. The work will be performed behind the battle lines in France but may fall within the danger zone. The article goes on to state “This regiment will be made up of picked woodsmen. Service in it will give such men a chance to take a part In the war for which their life and training have peculiarly fitted them.” Dateline June 6, 1917 Headline: LIBERTY LOAN "TRAILER" TO BE SHOWN IN ALL MOVIES So now George Creel - gets into film making producing a movie trailer about people buying Liberty Bond. Here is the story: “A liberty loan " trailer " has been sent to practically every motion-picture theater In the country and will be shown at every performance until June 15th.” The article describes the film - which includes an inspiring American Flag, an on-camera message from President Wilson and an “ASK” to buy Liberty bonds. The article closes giving Kudos to the Eastman Company (later Eastman / Kodak” ) of Rochester NY for donating the ½ million feet of film stock the trailers are printed on. Dateline June 8th, 1917 Headline: 100 U. S. NAVAL AVIATORS ARRIVE SAFELY IN FRANCE “Secretary of the Navy Daniels to-day announced the safe arrival in France of a corps of 100 naval aviators sent there for duty in the antisubmarine operations, and for any other active duty that may be given them in France.” They are the first officers and men of the regular fighting forces of the United States that have landed in France. Lieut. Kenneth Whiting is in command. It is reported that “the entire force is intact and that there was no sickness or casualties on the trip across”. Headline: GEN. PERSHING IN ENGLAND The story reads: “Gen. John J. Pershing and 53 officers and members of his party are reported to have reached England in safety. And finally… Dateline, June 9th, 1917 Headline: US CAN NOW PHONE MILITARY ORDERS TO ANY PART OF COUNTRY Here is a technology story in the Saturday issue… It may not be the internet - but the US Government was pretty excited by the long distance telephone! The story reads: “At the inception of the war In Europe, [They mean in 1914] ,” there were some outlying places in the US not connected by long lines capable of commercial transmission of telephone messages. Since then The American Telephone & Telegraph Co. has extended its lines across the continent and so improved transmission that it is now possible to communicate by long-distance telephone with any section of the United States. Thus the Government officials have almost instantaneous access to every center of activity. These toll and long distance wires reach every town, hamlet, and crossroads of any importance. So if you think of it from a national security standpoint - this is a pretty big deal - and here is another interesting fact… The American Telephone and Telegraph company - AT&T - just happens to be my current Internet Service Provider and it is AT&T that allowed me to upload this very podcast to reach you. You know... Each issue of this amazing “Official Bulletin” is now being re-published every day on our website on the centennial of its original publish date. If you are a teacher - a historian - whether student or scholar, a sociologist, or just someone interested in exploring the nuances of America’s transformation in 1917, and the echoes that still ring in your life to this very day - like AT&T - We offer you this wonderful daily resource at ww1cc.org/bulletin - explore, exploit, Enjoy! Link: ww1cc.org/bulletin Great War Project Moving on to our first guest - we are joined by former NPR correspondent Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. Mike - In one of my favorite Historical science fiction series “The Safehold Saga” by author David Weber, there is a battle scene where miners tunnel under the enemy’s fortifications and plant a large cache of explosives under the enemy positions with devastating results. I Wonder if the story from post this week was the inspiration for Weber! Tell us the story Mike! “A terrible scene of slaughter” LINK:http://greatwarproject.org/2017/06/04/a-terrible-scene-of-slaughter/ Thank you Mike. That was Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog. The Great War Channel We are always telling you about our friends at the Great War Channel on Youtube that present WW1 - 100 years ago this week as video - and from a more European perspective. Well in Europe - this is week 149 of the war - for the US it is only week 8 - and we haven’t really not started to fight. In the week 149 episode, Indie Nidel the host give you a great overview of some of the stories we have been looking at as well - like Herbert Plumbers tunnels under the Messine Ridge - and the french mutinies that Mike has been blogging about. The link is in the podcast notes or search for “the great war” on youtube. Link: https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGreatWar Before we leave 1917, we have one more centennial anniversary story for you. The George M. Cohan song "Over There" turns 100. [run audio of song] Over there became America's favorite anthem of World World I and one of the country's great patriotic anthems. The version we were just hearing was from our April 6th event in Kansas City - and as you may discover from today’s podcast, the hook really sticks in your head. As a special treat, we are launching our new segment - The Storyteller and the Historian with Richard Rubin and Jonathan Bratten talking about Cohan’s song “Over There” [section] That was our new segment - the StoryTeller and the Historian - with Richard Rubin and Jonathan Bratten. link:http://www.npr.org/2017/06/01/531004379/over-there-at-100 World War One NOW We have moved forward into the present with WW1 Centennial News NOW - News about the centennial and the commemoration. Activities and Events Virginia War Museum: WW1 Reenactment Day From the National WW1 Centennial Commemoration Events Register at WW1CC.org/events - here is our upcoming event pick of the week: The Virginia War Museum: WW1 Reenactment Day coming up on June 17-18. As the event post reads: The Virginia War Museum, in conjunction with The Great War Association, will be hosting “America Mobilizes 1917” on Saturday and Sunday June 17-18, 2017 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of American Mobilization for World War One. The event will simulate an American Mobilization Camp preparing our soldiers to go “Over There.” During the course of the day there will be demonstration drills, weapons and tactics displays, It’s living history on display with a great edutainment experience for the whole family - that is sure to be memorable! Check out National WW1 Commemoration events register for things happening in your area, and to add your own upcoming events to it, at ww1cc.org/events link:http://www.warmuseum.org/calendar-of-events/2017/6/17/america-mobilizes-1917 June is PTSD Awareness Month June is PTSD awareness month - and in honor of that we want to bring you the following report. You may not know this but in WW1 Hundreds of soldiers suffering from what was called shell shock were put on trial and even executed for cowardice. We know and are learning so much more today about shell shock - now referred to as PTSD or Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. We know that It’s a physiological brain trauma not a psychological failing of human spirit. In 2006, Britain formally pardoned the 306 British WW1 soldiers suffering from Shell Shock and shot for cowardice. PTSD affects 31% of Vietnam veterans, and about 11% of american veterans that have served in the ongoing conflicts in the middle east. A recent article from the National Geographic points to some new research that may be lifting the veil on this type of trauma suffered during battle. Shell Shock is actually an apt name for the condition described as occurring after a shell blast has hit the soldier in question. They are sometimes referred to as being “concussed”. Trauma after exposure to blast forces on the battlefield, specifically caused by exploding artillery shells in WW1 were are a signature injury. In one study, the pattern of damage caused by exposure to blast force observed in the eight military personnel, is distinctly different from what is seen in the brains of football players or boxers. The implications of this finding are profound, pointing to the possibility that symptoms long thought to be psychological—ascribed to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)—may instead be direct results of physical damage to the brain. The blast shock finding also opens up potentially fertile new ground for research: Can the injury be healed or even mitigated? What equipment can be designed to protect service members against blast damage to their brains? Can tests be devised to identify damage in combatants on the battlefield in real time? Read more about the study by following the link in the podcast notes to the National Geographic article “'Shell Shock'—The 100-Year Mystery May Now Be Solved”. link:https://www.ptsd.va.gov/about/ptsd-awareness/promo_materials_awareness.asp http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/1526437/Pardoned-the-306-soldiers-shot-at-dawn-for-cowardice.html http://news.nationalgeographic.com/2016/06/blast-shock-tbi-ptsd-ied-shell-shock-world-war-one/ http://www.thelancet.com/journals/laneur/article/PIIS1474-4422(16)30057-6/abstract Education UCF and Merchantville Students This week in Education we wanted to highlight the efforts of two groups of students to learn more about this great conflict in Europe by studying their own backyards. A group of students from the University of Central Florida and another from a middle school in Merchantville, New Jersey are making the conflict more relatable by focusing on the human element. In Florida, students are writing biographies for 120 veterans in the Sumter County cemetery. The project includes developing an app for cemetery-goers and teaching local middle schoolers who visit the cemetery on field trips. When the project is finished this fall, the UCF students’ work will be displayed on the school’s website. In Merchantville, seventh- and eighth-grade volunteers decided to research local veterans as part of an elective course that their history teacher created. The students studied the 135 veterans memorialized on a plaque in town put up by the local American Legion Post 68. The students presented their findings at a Memorial Day ceremony hosted by the American Legion which included a map that will be on display along with posters students made for each of the four local servicemen who died during the war. These projects will serve as resources for future students, but most importantly we hope other schools will follow in their footsteps. As one eighth-grader from Merchantville put it "[the experience has] really been intriguing and enlightening and I want to know more about my community," Learn more about these projects by visiting the links in the podcast notes. link:http://www.orlandosentinel.com/g00/features/education/school-zone/os-ucf-history-veterans-cemetery-20170509-story.html link:http://www.courierpostonline.com/story/news/2017/05/26/merchantville-students-research-135-local-world-war-vets/324187001/ Updates From The State Wisconsin: Oral History Project This week on the Wisconsin State Centennial Commission website at ww1cc.org/wisconsin there is an article about the Wisconsin Veterans Museum's Oral History Program. The program honors those who served by recording and preserving their stories and experiences. Since 1994, staff members and volunteers have conducted and collected over 2,100 interviews with veterans from around the state. The collection represents all branches and all conflicts and eras since World War I to the present day. The Museum recently opened a new exhibit, WWI Beyond the Trenches: Stories from the Front. Throughout the next two years the museum will be offering programming and events that feature Wisconsin’s contribution to the Great War – in which 122,000 people from Wisconsin served. As part of these efforts, the Oral History Program will showcase the small but exciting collection of World War I oral history interviews. Read more about this remarkable Wisconsin program on the Wisconsin state website at ww1cc.org/wisonsin link: ww1cc.org/wisconsin http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/wisconsin-in-wwi-articles/2462-remembering-veterans-the-wisconsin-veterans-museum-oral-history-program.html http://www.wisvetsmuseum.com/exhibitions/temporary/ http://www.wisvetsmuseum.com/veterans/oral_history/ Michigan: Pvt Joseph W. Guyton From the Michigan WW1 web site a story about Joseph Guyton - who was born on June 10, 1889 in Evart, Michigan, a small town known for its lumber mills back in its day. Pioneers were just settling the area back in 1866 through homesteading after the Civil War. At age 20 he married his sweetheart Agnes Winona Baker from Lake City, Mi. Two years later in 1911 they had a daughter named Olive Clara Guyton. Life at this point was going very well. Then In 1914 war broke out over in Europe. Guyton was drafted into the US Military. Under military law Guyton could have appealed for an exemption - since he only had a daughter and no name sake - in case he should die but he was, like many Americans at the time, too proud not to go. He went on to become to first American casualty of the war on German soil. Read his whole story on the Michigan State website at ww1cc.org/michigan Link:ww1cc.org/michigan http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/michigan-in-ww1-articles/1650-pvt-joseph-w-guyton.html 100 Cities/100 Memorials This coming Thursday, June 15th marks the end of the grant application period for the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials - the $200,000 matching grant challenge to rescue ailing WW1 memorials - and in most ways - it actually marks the beginning of the project not the end. What happens from here is that the submissions will be reviewed to make sure they are compliant with the program rules - you know - all the part and pieces of the application for the matching grant were submitted - Any applicants that missed something will be notified and they will have the opportunity to fix any issues. Then the applications will be assigned to a delegate jury - a selection committee that we will be announcing next week. We have some wonderful people who have agreed to review the project submissions. We will be announcing the results this fall. In the meantime, we will be promoting and profiling all the wonderful projects that were submitted - both on the website and here on the show - starting this week with a 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project from Brownwood Texas - Joining us now is Dr. Steve Kelly - The president of the Central Texas Veterans Memorial - Hi Steve Welcome Steve - please tell us about your project, your memorial and your coalition for restoration… [Interview with Dr. Steve Kelly] That was Dr Steve Kelly, president of the central texas veterans memorial telling us about the Brownwood texas Post 196 WW1 Memorial. Stay up to date with everything happening in the 100 Cities / 100 Memorials project by signing up for the program’s blog at ww1cc.org/100memorials link:http://www.ww1cc.org/100cities http://www.brownwoodtx.com/article/20160416/NEWS/160419591 International Report The Choctaw Code Talkers This week in our International Report we have a story from England -- about Americans! The Daily Mail recently published an article about the Choctaw Code Talkers, a group of Native American soldiers, mostly from Oklahoma, whose native language was used to baffle the enemy. The story goes that two soldiers on the Western Front were overheard by a captain speaking in their native Choctaw language. The Germans had been able to decipher many of the Allies' codes over the years, and it struck the captain that using the Native American language as a code, given the Germans had no knowledge of it or familiarity with similar languages, could be just the ticket. It’s important to note that at this very same time, the US government in an attempt to “Americanize” the natives was trying to eradicate the language. The Choctaw success paved the way for the Navajo Code Talkers in World War II. It’s another amazing example of America coming to grips with its own culture. read more about it by following the link in the podcast notes. link:http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4552304/Native-American-soldiers-helped-Allies-win-WWI.html#ixzz4iUU22Cbp Articles and Posts In our Articles and Posts where we explore the World War One Centennial Commission’s rapidly growing website at ww1cc.org - “Billy Bishop Goes To War” This week in the ww1cc.org/news section there is an article about stage production called “Billy Bishop Goes To War” We have with us Roy Steinberg, the producing artistic director for the Cape May Stage in New Jersey. Welcome! [Exchange Hello} Roy - before we dive into the production, can you briefly tell us about the Cape May Stage? [ROY] That was Roy Steinberg producing artistic director for the Cape May Stage in New Jersey, about their production “Billy Bishop Goes to War” which runs until June 23rd Wednesdays through Saturdays at 8pm and a Sunday matinee at 3 - Follow the link in the podcast notes to learn more link:http://www.worldwar1centennial.org/index.php/communicate/press-media/wwi-centennial-news/2390-cape-may-theater-production-looks-back-at-nj-in-wwi.html http://www.capemaystage.org/main_production/billy-bishop-goes-war/ ww1cc.org/news WWrite Blog In our WWRITE blog, which we host on the commission web site and which explores WWI’s Influence on contemporary writing and scholarship, this week's post is: "A Journey of Commemoration: The Great War through the Lens of Art", by Susan Werbe. Appropriate to our previous guest, Susan is the executive producer of the "The Great War Theatre Project: Messengers of a Bitter Truth", performed in Boston, New York, and Letchworth (UK). In the post she also discusses the process of weaving voice, dance, theatre, writings, and song cycles to examine the collective memory of war on the individual. Werbe also talks about her latest project, "Letters You Will Not Get", a libretto, using various genres of women's WWI writing, set to commissioned contemporary music. Read the blog post to learn more about this wonderful showcase of an extraordinary, multidisciplinary project—not to be missed! Read more about the project by visiting the Wwrite blog at ww1cc.org/w-w-r-i-t-e and if this WW1’s Influence on contemporary writing and scholarship is of particular interest - sign up for the blog at the same link. ww1cc.org/wwrite The Buzz - WW1 in Social Media Posts That brings us to the buzz - the centennial of WW1 this week in social media with Katherine Akey - Katherine - what do you have for us this week? Knitting as Espionage A specialized kind of covert communication was devised during the war in the domestic spaces under German occupation: knitting! link:http://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/knitting-spies-wwi-wwii Donut Day You may have noticed on social media over the weekend an awful lot of images of fried rounds of sugar covered goodness...This past Friday was National Donut day, a day honoring the Salvation Army “Doughnut Girls” who served donuts to troops during WW1. link:https://www.facebook.com/ww1centennial/photos/a.774612519380715.1073741840.185589304949709/784425948399372/?type=3 http://centralusa.salvationarmy.org/metro/donutdayhistory/ Thank you Katherine. I think I’m off to get myself a sugar buzz from a nice glazed donut! All of Katherine’s stories have links in the podcast notes. Closing And That’s WW1 Centennial News for this week. Thank you for listening! We want to thank our guests: Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog Richard Rubin, Author and Storyteller and Jonathan Bratten, Historian with their new segment the StoryTeller and the Historian Dr Steve Kelly, president of the central texas veterans memorial about their 100 Cities / 100 memorials project Roy Steinberg producing artistic director for Cape May Stage about their production - Billy Bishop Goes to War Katherine Akey the Commission’s social media director and also the line producer for the show. And I am Theo Mayer - your host. The US World War One Centennial Commission was created by Congress to honor, commemorate and educate about WW1. Our programs are to-- inspire a national conversation and awareness about WW1; This show is a part of that effort! we are bringing the lessons of the 100 years ago into today's classrooms; We are helping to restore WW1 memorials in communities of all sizes across our country; and of course we are building America’s National WW1 Memorial in Washington DC. We rely entirely on your donations. No government appropriations or taxes are being used, so please give what you can by going to ww1cc.org/donate - all lower case Or if you are listening to the show on your smart phone you can text us a donation - just text the letters: WW1 to the number 41444. We want to thank commission’s founding sponsor the Pritzker Military Museum and Library for their support. The podcast can be found on our website at ww1cc.org/cn on iTunes and google play ww1 Centennial News. As of last week you can also find us on TuneIn. Our twitter and instagram handles are both @ww1cc and we are on facebook @ww1centennial. Thanks for joining us. And don’t forget to share what you are learning here about “The War that Changed the World”. So long. [music]
On this day in 1917, Canadian flying ace Billy Bishop shot down three German planes on a solo flight behind enemy lines, and in Folkestone, Dorothea Winwood's on a mission for the truth. Singers ..... Nancy Cole, Ksynia Loeffler, Stephen Jeffes, Tom Raskin, Charles Gibbs Organ ..... David Smith Conductor ..... Sam Evans Written by Katie Hims Directed by Allegra McIlroy Sound: Martha Littlehailes Editor: Jessica Dromgoole.
This week, Rob and Donnie pit Jesus of Nazareth against Canadian World War I flying ace Billy Bishop.
Flying turboprops in Canada can be an exciting and rewarding career path. To continue our real world pilot series we chat with Q400 FO, Duncan Gillespie.
In this episode, Manaar tells the story of Canada's WWI flying ace, Billy Bishop.
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News Google Maps satellite imagery of EAA AirVenture 2011 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin (Google Maps) Computer virus hits US Predator and Reaper drone fleet (Ars Technica) Satellites could fix F-35 radio woes in High Arctic (CBC) Feds approve pedestrian tunnel to Billy Bishop airport (InsideToronto) Twin-balloon airship hits high frontier (MSNBC) Transportation Safety Boards Initiates Investigation … Continue reading Episode 6: News and Events
Episode 21: On the Galactic Stage - in which Ilan has a cold and we talk about live theatre and videogames. Give us feedback about our Jim Interview - last episode! Ilan and culture My Fair Lady, community theatre experience Countermeasure A Cappella concert "we sold out" Album cover suggestion: "Twisted" Justin: Ghost Stories Not played with Wraith: the Oblivion mechanics Managing our expectations Soulpepper Theatre! Billy Bishop goes to war (Has come and gone, sadly) Midsummer Night's Dream Good episodes of Fame Canned Heat: Center Stage or Napoleon Dynamite? Video Games! L.A. Noire and the anatomy of a slightly worse deal iPad! Infinity Blade - on the iPad! Recalls "Die By the Sword". Reading books on the iPad! Discworld books: Mort, Small Gods Ascendancy! And how can we get Alpha Centauri? Mass Effect! BioWare is a very open-minded company. I'm Commander Shepherd, and this is my favourite podcast on the Internet. SPOILERS FOR MASS EFFECT FINALE Ashen Stars RPG (Stellar Nursery pre-release!) GUMSHOE system - detective story engine. Pixel knocks down so much stuff that we end the episode!
Philosophical ramblings after a long night of deep internal monologues I recommend listening to Alan Watts rather than to my drivel Loner Party "An Unacceptable Happiness" (mp3) from "Protest is Dead" Barzin "Just More Drugs" (mp3) from "Just More Drugs" In honour of Remembrance Day, November 11th watch Howards Hughes' WW1 flying ace epic: Hell's Angels watch James Cagney in Captains Of The Clouds about Canadian bush pilots join the RCAF war effort note: I meant to say "NOT" an actor playing Billy Bishop, he played himself from the CBC archieves... “Some must die so that others may live.? Winston Churchill. By 2002, about 116,780 Canadians have died in war and peacekeeping missions around the world. Remembrance Day honours the men and women who have given the ultimate sacrifice for their country. In this 1944 CBC Radio clip, war correspondent Matthew Halton evokes the “dead and the damned battalions,? reflects that “there’ll be mad dogs again in the future,? and urges listeners “this time, let’s not break faith.? Lest we forgot. In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row, That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below. We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields. — John McCrae
The Battle of Vimy Ridge (April 1917) was a turning point in WWI. It was the first great allied victory. It also continues to be the greatest event in modern Canada's military history.The 100,000 Canadians of the Canadian Corps were commanded by Arthur Currie. Currie began numerous preparations including:Giving maps to all Canadian troops, not just the officersTraining all Canadian troops on a replica of Vimy RidgeBuilding an elaborate tunnel system underneath no man's land in order to carry men to the enemy front lines more quicklyUse air support (including the famous Billy Bishop, a Canadian flying ace) to protect against German recon The actual battle began with a creeping barrage attack, in which over 1 million shells were fired by Canadian artillerymen. The creeping barrage was followed by 20,000 charging Canadian troops, who successfully all four trenches on Vimy Ridge. By midday on April 9th, Hill 145 and the Pimple (a high point) were taken.Four Victoria Crosses were awarded in the battle. 3000 Canadians were KIA, and another 7000 were wounded. 20,000 Germans were wounded and 4000 were captured.For more information, read:http://www.northpeel.com/news/article/20719http://www.legionmagazine.com/features/special/07-03a.asp?id=print#5http://wwii.ca/page9.htmlhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/background/vimy/http://www.histori.ca/minutes/minute.do?id=14742http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m6373IRqSeUMilitary History Podcast is sponsored by Armchair General Magazine