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Todd Ross shares his journey from growing up as a closeted queer youth in rural New Brunswick to becoming a leading voice for 2SLGBTQIA+ veterans in Canada. After being forced out of the Canadian Navy during the discriminatory LGBT purge, Todd transformed his trauma into activism—becoming a lead plaintiff in a class-action lawsuit that resulted in a national apology and the establishment of the LGBT Purge Fund. The conversation explores his intersecting identities as a Two-Spirit Métis person, the resilience forged through adversity, and the ongoing work of reconciliation, memorialization, and representation. Todd's story is a testament to healing, leadership, and the quiet strength of returning home.
Abbas Wahab is a standup comedian but we found him through his short-form videos that poke fun at the car market. From drivers to owners to dealers and OEM marketing teams, Abbas has a great knack for getting to the core of a topic. On this episode we talk about the new record set by the Mustang GTD; the I.D. Buzz Abbas is driving around in; range anxiety; airlines; Altima energy; driving in NY; the Canadian Navy; and so much more.Recorded May 2, 2025 https://www.abbaswahab.com/live-shows@abbaswahab_ CremoHead to Target or Target.com to find Cremo's new line of antiperspirants and deodorants in the Italian Bergamont and Palo Santo scents DeleteMeTake control of your data and keep your private life private by signing up for DeleteMe. Now at a special discount for our listeners. Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/TIRE and use promo code TIRE at checkout. New merch! Grab a shirt or hoodie and support us! https://thesmokingtireshop.com/ Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! For a 10% discount on your first case go to https://www.offtherecord.com/TST Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman Want your question answered? Want to watch the live stream, get ad-free podcasts, or exclusive podcasts? Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thesmokingtirepodcast Use Off The Record! and ALWAYS fight your tickets! Enter code TST10 for a 10% discount on your first case on the Off The Record app, or go to http://www.offtherecord.com/TST. Watch our car reviews: https://www.youtube.com/thesmokingtire Tweet at us!https://www.Twitter.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Twitter.com/zackklapman Instagram:https://www.Instagram.com/thesmokingtirehttps://www.Instagram.com/therealzackklapman
In the small Innu community of Sheshatshiu, Labrador, 27 people have died from drug-related causes in just two years — a staggering number for a population of only 2,000. At the centre of this crisis is an alarming surge in cocaine, now deadlier than before.Police and drug experts say the situation on this Innu reserve is a consequence of a booming cocaine trade that's unleashed high-purity cocaine into even remote corners of the country. In his documentary, Pure Hell, CBC investigative journalist Ryan Cooke goes on a quest to find out why this is happening. His journey takes him from the high-stakes pursuit of smugglers aboard a Canadian Navy vessel in the Caribbean, to Sheshatshiu Innu First Nation, where former federal cabinet minister Peter Penashue was so desperate to save his community that he attacked a suspected drug dealer's car with a crowbar.Produced by Ryan Cooke and Joan Webber with help from Katie Breen / originally aired on The Current. Storylines is part of the CBC Audio Doc Unit
Is our universe inside a black hole? New evidence from JWST galaxy imagesNew images from the James Webb Space Telescope of distant galaxies could support a mind-bending idea: that our universe was born in a black hole. The images show more of these galaxies spin clockwise, than counterclockwise. Lior Shamir, a computational astrophysicist from Kansas State University, says that may mean our universe inherited the spin of the black hole we're currently living in, though he thinks its more likely that there's something wrong with how we're measuring objects in deep space. The study is published in the Monthly Notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. Modern-day Antarctic explorers go where no-one has gone beforeCBC Reporter Susan Ormiston spent a month on the Canadian Navy ship HMCS Margaret Brooke as it took a team of 15 scientists on a research trip to Antarctica. She brings us the story of Kevin Wilcox, a researcher using an uncrewed sonar vehicle to map the previously inaccessible near-shore waters of the icy continent.Finding out what juvenile sea turtles do during their ‘lost years'Once baby sea turtles swim away from their natal beaches, they enter what marine biologists call their “lost years,” a time of critical growth spent wandering the open sea. A new study is filling in the picture of what they do during this time. The research, led by marine ecologist Katrina Phillips, involved playing a game of oceanic hide and seek to find and track over 100 sea turtles as they moved through the ocean. The work was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B.Concrete plans to transform cement production's CO2 waste into new building materialsCement production is responsible for five to eight per cent of global carbon dioxide emissions. A new study suggests that waste could be made into even more construction materials. Inspired by the way sea creatures build shells, Allesandro Rotto Loria — a civil and environmental engineer from Northwestern University — says they can use CO2 to boost the process to produce carbon-negative materials that could be used in materials like plaster, cement and as a replacement for sand in concrete. Their research is in the journal Advanced Sustainable Systems. A Dinosaur expert goes green — with a deep look at plant evolutionPaleontologist Riley Black has authored several books on dinosaurs. But she realized she had been neglecting the organisms that made dinosaurs – and all other animals – possible: plants. Her new book, When the Earth Was Green: Plants, Animals, and Evolution's Greatest Romance, looks at how plant fossils are telling the billion-years old tale of the evolution of complex life on Earth, from creating the oxygen that we breathe, to coaxing us out of the water and onto land, and even forming the forests that humans evolved in, which shaped our very anatomy from long arms and grippy toes.
Ottawa is putting reciprocal tariffs on U.S. goods after another 25 per cent tariff came into effect on steel and aluminum. Prime minister-designate Mark Carney says he is waiting until he is sworn in before speaking to U.S. president Donald Trump.People in Ontario's steel town, Hamilton, say they are worried about their jobs. And the effect will trickle down to the whole local economy. U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the tariffs will stay in place until the country's manufacturing catches up.Also: The Bank of Canada cuts its trend-setting rate by a quarter of a percentage point. It also signalled an economic slowdown has started — spurred in part by the uncertainty brought on by tariff chaos.And: The world is waiting to hear what Russian President Vladimir Putin will say about a proposed ceasefire in Ukraine. Trump says it's a good deal; Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has signed on. But it will fall apart if Putin rejects it.Plus: Demonstrators in New York City support a Palestinian activist arrested for on-campus demonstrations at Columbia University, the Canadian Navy's top commander is in Antarctica, and more.
I started my hike up Mount Douglas, hoping to spot the Canadian Navy vessel Raven 56. Navigating trails like Harrop and Power Lines, I reached Glendenning and checked my app, which confirmed the ship's position. Unfortunately, the glare on the horizon made it impossible to see or photograph the vessel, so I changed plans and began my descent via Irvine Trail. Along the way, I took photos, reflected on my morning, and slipped on wet rock, reminding me of the challenges of downhill running. Despite missing the ship, I enjoyed the outing, recorded bird sounds, and saw it as another good experience for my podcasting journey.
The Royal Canadian Navy will do away with its official marching song after many years over concerns of its lyrics which refer to colonialism and lack examples of diversity. Plus, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says he will abide by the International Criminal Court's decision to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. And Montreal will end the practice of adding fluoride to its water system following a petition supported by Robert F Kennedy Jr. Tune into The Daily Brief with Lindsay Shepherd and Isaac Lamoureux! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Elias Makos is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Vice President at McMillan Vantage and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Neil Drabkin, is a lawyer who served as federal prosecutor and chief of staff in the Harper government. The Canadian government is offering a two-month GST/HST holiday on a variety of items this holiday season to help ease cost-of-living pressures The Royal Canadian Navy will replace its official march with a new composition after deciding the lyrics are outdated and offensive Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada will “abide” by an International Criminal Court arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Episode 76: The Art of the Con – Exploring the Psychology and Tactics Behind Famous Con Artists In this gripping episode of Put Em On The Couch, hosts Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu take a deep dive into the world of con artists—those charismatic manipulators who make deception an art form. From 19th-century fraudsters like Samuel Thompson to modern-day scammers like Anna Sorokin (aka Anna Delvy), this episode explores the fascinating techniques and psychology behind the perfect con. We break down the lives of some of history's most infamous conmen, including the legendary Ferdinand Waldo Demara, who successfully posed as a Canadian Navy surgeon, a prison warden, and even a college professor. We also explore the motivations behind cons like the "Nigerian Prince" scam and discuss the fascinating charisma that makes con artists so compelling. Whether you're curious about the psychology of persuasion, the traits that make a successful conman, or why we sometimes idolize these criminals, this episode has it all. We explore classic cons, modern scams, and discuss how confidence and charm play a pivotal role in pulling off the perfect deception. Plus, we get into the psychology behind successful cons, such as the "foot-in-the-door" technique, and debate whether even conmen can get conned themselves. This episode is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by human behavior, persuasion, or the fascinating world of deception. Listen now to discover: The story of Samuel Thompson, New York's first “confidence man” The psychology of persuasion and the dark triad of personality traits How Anna Sorokin conned her way into the high society and landed on Dancing with the Stars Why con artists like Frank Abagnale and Ferdinand Waldo Demara are so compelling Like, share, and subscribe to Put Em On The Couch for more deep dives into the minds of fascinating figures in history!
Canada's Navy has been expanding its presence in the Pacific, as tensions with China rise, leaving vital trade routes in potential danger. At the same time as they recommit their efforts to the region, the military as a whole faces issues around funding and recruitment, raising questions about its future direction. The Globe's Asia correspondent James Griffiths spent a week aboard The HMCS Vancouver as it engaged in war games in the West Pacific, to learn more about Canada's evolving naval strategy.James Griffiths spent seven days onboard the HMCS Vancouver in August and September 2024, during which he was subject to a Media Embedding and Ground Rules Agreement with the Canadian Navy. The Navy did not review this episode.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com
Today we hear from an Atlas Obscura user who, when he isn't aboard an icebreaking warship for the Canadian Navy, spends weeks at a time road-tripping with his dog. Check out Steve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puppercycle/?hl=en
The Rose Festival Fleet heads upriver It's Wednesday of Rose Festival Week, and the fleet is heading upriver to join the festivities. Today, ship watchers on the river between Astoria and Portland will see four military ships traveling: One US Navy ship, two Canadian Navy ships, and one USCG cutter. All ships will leave Astoria in the morning and arrive in Portland sometime in the afternoon. The USS Montgomery is part of this year's Rose Festival Fleet. She'll be open for tours through Sunday at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. For more info see the Rose Festival 2024 website. Show transcript here: http://shipreport.nfshost.com/audio/SRTranscript060524.pdf
He spent 12 years in the Canadian Navy and was a Maritime Tactical Operator. He is one of the founders of Veterans 4 Freedom and the current President. We discuss foreign legions becoming part of the Canadian military, DEI as part of the recruitment process and China's influence on Canada. SNP Presents returns April 27th Tickets Below:https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone/ Let me know what you think. Text me 587-217-8500 Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcast E-transfer here: shaunnewmanpodcast@gmail.com Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/ Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.com Text: (587) 441-9100 – and be sure to let them know you're an SNP listener.
ANOTHER LISTENER SPESHY! YES, that's right. This is another episode packed with your true ghost stories... They're all fantastically scary and we LOVE hearing about how haunted everyone is. We also throw in a bit of info about shaving, waxing, the Devil and a mad podcast about telepathy (Where is My Mind by Mark Gober). Thank you to: 1) Emma - her story about being saved by her Nan's perm 2) Chrissie - a tale involving the Canadian Navy and being... "Too Loud" 3) Ro's story about spiders in the bedroom 4) Jamie's tale about the Witch Trials of Manningtree We end with a telepathy experiment of our own, and no joke, it sort've works...??? Try this yourselves and let us know what happens. ENJOYYYY HUNS! xoxo P.s. We have MERCH! And we are going to Edinburgh Fringe - check out more on the link below: https://linktr.ee/ghosthunspod JOIN OUR PATREON! EXTRA bonus episodes AND a monthly ghost hunt for just £4.50! Or £6 for AD-FREE EPS and weekly AGONY HUNS! We'll solve your problems huns! Sign up here: www.patreon.com/GhostHuns
#095 - Every battle leaves its scars, some visible, others hidden deep within the mind. Join me as I sit down with Vincent Proulx, a beacon of hope for anyone facing the dark aftermath of service. Vincent's raw and honest retelling of his struggle with PTSD and suicidal thoughts isn't just a tale of adversity; it's a narrative that reaffirms the immense courage it takes to reach out for help. His transition from the Canadian Navy and Army to law enforcement paints a picture of a man no stranger to life's frontlines, both literal and metaphorical. Vincent's journey is a stark reminder that the hardest battles are often fought within and that seeking help is not only brave but essential.Harnessing the therapeutic power of the great outdoors, Vincent shares how mountain biking and daily affirmations have become more than just hobbies; they've transformed into vital lifelines anchoring him to a state of positivity and healing. Our conversation illuminates the pivotal role of nature in mental health recovery and the impact of Vincent's vulnerability on social media. By openly chronicling his affirmation practices online, he's cultivated a community that mirrors his resilience and growth. His story is an uplifting testament to the strength found in solidarity and the indomitable spirit that thrives when we choose to face our demons head-on.As Vincent gears up for a life on the road with his partner, Valerie, embracing van life and the adventures it promises, he continues to inspire. His commitment to living each day with purpose and joy is a heartening example for those who may find themselves in the throes of their own personal battles. We also take a moment to honor his late dog, Chase, whose unwavering companionship was a guiding light through Vincent's darkest times. Embark on this journey of triumph over trauma and discover how one man's resolve to find happiness is lighting the way for others.Be sure and follow Vincent on Instagram @vincent.adventures_ . You can also follow me on Instagram @journeywithjakepodcast and get to know me and my guests.Visit LandPirate.com to get your gear that has you, the adventurer, in mind. Use the code "Journey with Jake" to get an additional 15% off at check out.
Dive 21 is CHOCK FULL of the hottest (and coldest) dive discussions! Women in diving, women in management, social media, Canadian diving, military diving, dos and don'ts of ice diving, GEAR, travel, instructing, community building, AND MORE! Join us as we give Myles a proper send-off into her next adventure (0:00 - 12:45) and we chat with April Weickert, manager at Torpedo Rays Scuba in Halifax, Nova Scotia and star of Jump In; and Josh Hustins, Canadian Navy diver and PADI Instructor at Torpedo Rays Scuba (12:45 - 1:04:10). We wrap up with a couple of exciting announcements and looking ahead to 2024.
Our focus for this episode is Exercise Cutlass Fury, a biennial Canadian Navy-led multi-national exercise that provides an opportunity for allied forces to train in a joint maritime environment. This training includes anti-submarine warfare, air defence, and surface warfare to name a few.Joining for this episode is Commodore Trevor MacLean of the Royal Canadian Navy. Commodore MacLean is the Commander of Canadian Fleet Atlantic, and he was the senior officer at sea leading Exercise Cutlass Fury 23. The principle focus of Exercise Cutlass Fury is anti-submarine warfare (ASW) but it's certainly not limited to that alone. Also exercised is air and maritime integration, and interoperability between Allies and joint elements.The exercise happened in September, and there were approximately 1,400 participating sailors, soldiers, and aviators from the armed forces of Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, and France.Eight ships from the Royal Canadian Navy and US Navy took part this year. Canadian ships included HMCS Charlottetown, HMCS Fredericton, HMCS Max Bernays, HMCS Glace Bay, HMCS Moncton, and for a short time the Victoria class submarine HMCS Windsor. US Navy ships comprised the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers USS Porter (DDG 78) and USS James E. Williams (DDG 95), and a US Navy Virginia class attack submarine. Also participating was the support ship USNS William McLean.In addition, multiple classes and types of aircraft participated, including the CP-140 Aurora and CH-148 Cyclone from Canada, the P-8 Poseidon from the UK, the P-3 Orion from Germany, and the Atlantique 2 maritime patrol aircraft from France. There was a lot to the exercise, but some key things to listen for include the opportunity for the Royal Canadian Navy to use one of its new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessel's as a target launching platform; using the Royal Canadian Navy's Distributed Mission Operations Center (DMOC) in the exercise; and exercising Link 11 and Link 16 connectivity.You'll also hear about the Royal Canadian Navy's need to modernize its Halifax class so it stays relevant into the future, and you'll hear about the distributed training that's planned for the future.It's a great chat with a lot of insight, so we thank Commodore MacLean for his time, and we hope you'll enjoy this episode of Go Bold!
Danny Morin is a 38 year old Clearance Diver with the Canadian Navy who was born in Quebec and now lives in Toronto. Accustomed to striving for high levels of fitness as part of his military training, he became curious back in 2016 to see if he could meet the standard for the Canadian Armed Forces National 5k Running competition in Ottawa. He debuted with an 18:20 5k at Around the Bay and since then has gone all-in on his running goals. November of this year even marks his one year anniversary of giving up alcohol in order to squeeze every last second out of running performance. Danny now holds personal bests of 15:45 (5k), 33:14 (10k), 1:12:24 (½ marathon), 2:45 (marathon). On October 29th 2023, Danny was one of four male and four female athletes who represented the Canadian military on the CISM International team at the first World Military Half Marathon Championships in Lucerne, Switzerland. They competed against 39 militaries from around the world and toed the start line with Olympic level athletes. In this conversation we learn all about these military events, which aim to promote friendship through sport, including Danny's 1:12:50 half marathon performance at the Swiss City Half Marathon. Be sure to listen to the very end to hear an exciting goal that Danny has his sights set on over the next several years.Resources we discussed in this episode:Learn more about CISM: https://www.milsport.oneOur interview with Mike Mueller (CISM team manager)Our interview with Michael Bergeron (CISM running coach + world record-holding joggler)Connect with Danny:Instagram: @dannyshallrunConnect with Carolyn & Kim:Email us with guest ideas: inspiredsolescast@gmail.comInspired Soles InstagramKim's InstagramKim's FacebookCarolyn's InstagramCarolyn's FacebookCarolyn's websiteWe love hearing from you! Connect with us on Instagram @inspiredsolescast or email guest ideas to inspiredsolescast@gmail.com. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with a friend, subscribe or leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts.
Dr. Steve Wills, Navalist at the Center for Maritime Strategy, talks with the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy, Vice Admiral Angus Topshee, on a number of topics to include the modernization of the Canadian Navy's submarine and frigate arms, its operations with the U.S. and other allies in the Arctic, and the potential for further, cooperative efforts between the U.S. and Canadian navies in the Indo-Pacific and other parts of the globe.
Ukraine rejoices: Russia withdraws Blinken Shifts Israel Message With Backlash Growing Over Gaza Deaths Exclusive: Chinese jet fired flares close to submarine-hunting helicopter in South China Sea, Canadian Navy says Ukrainian intelligence about Putin's health condition Remains of ancient planet buried deep inside Earth Nuclear Bomb Map Shows Impact if Biden's New Weapon Dropped on Russia India's Chandrayaan-3 Moon Lander Deployed Ramp And Rover In Awesome View Fauci-Run Lab In Montana Experimented With Coronavirus From Wuhan A Year Before Pandemic
Ukraine rejoices: Russia withdraws Blinken Shifts Israel Message With Backlash Growing Over Gaza Deaths Exclusive: Chinese jet fired flares close to submarine-hunting helicopter in South China Sea, Canadian Navy says Ukrainian intelligence about Putin's health condition Remains of ancient planet buried deep inside Earth Nuclear Bomb Map Shows Impact if Biden's New Weapon Dropped on Russia India's Chandrayaan-3 Moon Lander Deployed Ramp And Rover In Awesome View Fauci-Run Lab In Montana Experimented With Coronavirus From Wuhan A Year Before Pandemic
Join J. Richard Jones as he dives into conversation with Chris Earl, Vice President, Project Delivery, Victoria Shipyards to learn more about the history and future of Canada's submarine program and how Victoria Shipyards is uniquely positioned to support it. Chris Earl joined Seaspan Victoria Shipyards in 2021, and in July 2022, assumed his current role as Vice President, Project Delivery. Chris is a retired Rear-Admiral (RAdm) in the Royal Canadian Navy, where he spent the last 35 years serving Canada. During his last four years in uniform, RAdm (Ret'd) Earl served as the Chief Engineer of the Royal Canadian Navy and was appointed as the Chief of Staff (Material); the most senior military procurement and sustainment specialist within the Material group of the Canadian Armed Forces. In his current role as Vice President, Project Delivery, Chris is responsible for all Naval maintenance programs and National Shipbuilding Strategy build support activities conducted at Victoria Shipyards. Chris is a graduate of the Royal Military College, holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, a Master's degree in Defence Studies, and is a graduate of both the Canadian Forces College Joint Command and Staff and National Security Programmes. Victoria Shipyards specializes in complex projects up to complete vessel conversions. It is an integral part of the Canadian Navy frigate and submarine maintenance programs, with its highly specialized and experienced team providing critical maintenance on Canada's Halifax-class frigates for over 20 years and in-service support for its Victoria-Class submarines for over a decade. Victoria Shipyards is one of the few North American shipyards executing work on international cruise vessels and performing the first major vessel LNG dual fuel conversion on two ships. Victoria Shipyards operates within the federally owned Esquimalt Graving Dock (EGD), the largest solid bottom commercial drydock on the West Coast of the Americas. In this episode: Seaspan's history as a trusted partner in Canada's submarine maintenance and sustainment program The uniqueness of working on submarines How Team Victoria Class (with partners Babcock and BMT) is providing value for Canada Considerations for the future of Canada's submarines The future of Team Victoria Class and Seaspan And more!
We are proud to welcome as our guest, Commodore David Mazur, the Commander of Canadian Fleet Pacific.Commodore Mazur is responsible for the combat readiness of the Pacific Fleet, and he has over 10 deployers and numerous auxiliary support vessels under his command.For this episode, we were on board His Majesty's Canadian Ship (HMCS) Winnipeg, a Halifax class surface combatant while it was underway in the Eastern Pacific as the command ship for Exercise Trident Fury 2023, which is the Pacific's Fleet's premier combined and joint exercise. Exercises like Trident Fury are critical to maintaining the operational readiness of Canadian Armed Forces and allies as it presents demanding maritime conditions in a simulated hostile environment which is shaped by escalating tensions. Commodore Mazur was on board HMCS Winnipeg as the Task Group Commander during Exercise Trident Fury.The exercise had six Canadian Navy ships participating (HMCS' Winnipeg, Vancouver, Ottawa, Edmonton, Yellowknife, Nanaimo), alongside U.S. assets, NATO partners, and some ships of the Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) -- JS Kashima and JS Hatakaze.A key participant in the exercise was the Combat Support Ship Asterix, a platform owned and operated by Federal Fleet Services, and is leased to the Royal Canadian Navy to provide multi-mission support, primarily with its ability to provide Replenishment-at-Sea (RAS).Asterix joined into Exercise Trident Fury while it was already underway, and that's because the ship arrived into the Eastern Pacific (on schedule) after it circumnavigated the world while supporting deployed operations of the Royal Canadian Navy.Over 1,000 military personnel took part across all units and platforms, including Royal Canadian Navy ships, numerous Royal Canadian Air Force aircraft (CF-18, CC-130H(T), CP-140), Canadian Army personnel, and units from the United States (EA-18G Growler, P-8 Poseidon, A-10 Warthog), as well as NATO partners, and Japan.Exercise Trident Fury 2023 had a number of other exercises within its overarching umbrella, including:Exercise Unified Vision, the premier NATO event for Joint Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (JISR) activities.Exercise Vital Archer, a bilateral US-Canada exercise focused on counter-terrorism, and counter weapons of mass destruction.Exercise Fox Frenzy, a missile exercise which had CF-18 Hornets engage Vindicator aerial target drones that were launched from HMCS Winnipeg.One of Exercise Trident Fury's primary objectives was pre-deployment training for HMCS Ottawa and HMCS Vancouver's deployment to the Indo-Pacific region. Known as Intermediate Multi-Ship Readiness Training (IMSRT), the training involved a full spectrum of sea and air tactical warfare training, including live-fire exercises, seamanship, maritime interdiction operations, anti-submarine warfare, surface warfare, air defense, mine counter-measures, and small boat defense.The exercise also served as an opportunity to experiment with ship crewing models for the Royal Canadian Navy, and that's to facilitate the training backlog for sailors in the wake of the training slow-down that happened as a result of the pandemic. Our conversation focused a lot on training because as the Commodore said, it's all about "saving the Navy."As an update to this episode, HMCS Ottawa and HMCS Vancouver achieved their high readiness certifications after Exercise Trident Fury, so these ships and their helicopter air detachments are now in the Indo-Pacific region as part of Operation Horizon.We wish to thank the men and women of HMCS Winnipeg for their hospitality, and we thank Commodore Mazur for the time he spent with us.Go Bold!
Join us for a continued discussion on the hope and freedom we have in Jesus. We welcome John L. Fortier AKA: The Watchdog to UpTime! John came to the Lord when he was in the Canadian Navy in 1986. He was saved but had no true understanding of Scripture. Until one day, he cried out to the Lord to show him and teach him the word of God. From that point on, John found he had been missing a huge piece of the puzzle he had been searching for. John will be sharing his testimony of faith and how he started understanding the Holy Bible in the way it should be read.We will also have a roundtable discussion on the Bible, world events that may pertain to bible prophecy and the glorious appearing of our Lord and Savior, Yeshua (Jesus) the Messiah.And to wait for his Son from heaven, whom he raised from the dead, even Jesus, which delivered us from the wrath to come.-1 Thessalonians 1:10UpTime Community is a webcast that covers teachings and unique perspectives on end time events.Sign-up for updates and extra content that won't be posted on YouTube! NEWSLETTER: https://forms.gle/vQTPMs3kCt5X5Za88
In this episode we talk about all things deployment with our guest Sandra Pinard. Topics include: what are the things families can do to prepare for a deployment, some suggestions for items to include in a morale mail package and tips for re-integration.We also have an interesting discussion about the differences between Army and Navy deployments. About our guest:Sandra Pinard has been associated with the Military for her entire life so the answer to the question “So where are you from?” is more complicated. Sandra was Born in Halifax NS, and has lived in Shearwater NS, Lawrencetown NS, Jacksonville Florida USA, and Victoria BC -- all before graduating from High School. During university at UVIC she met her husband who is a member of the Canadian Navy and who has kept their home solidly on the west coast. Sandra has had a number of roles under the heading of military family. Her father, brother and spouse are all currently serving or retired CAF members. And she herself served 23 years in the Air Force Reserves. Sandra has worked with Military family services for about 2 years and is currently the Virtual MFRC Program Manager. Before that that, she spent 17 years at the Esquimalt MFRC as the Deployment Coordinator. Living the military lifestyle and supporting others in our military community Sandra truly understands how important networking, making and maintaining community connections and volunteering can be. She is always happy to “talk shop”, lend an empathetic ear, and offer tips and support to anyone navigating the obstacles of military family life.Contact us: We would love to hear from you. If you are a Military Family Member that wants to share your experiences and lessons learned, email us at Podcast.Feedback@PetawawaMFRC.com
Mettle of Honor: Veteran Stories of Personal Strength, Courage, and Perseverance
Kate Stewart is a Port Inspection Diver in the Canadian Royal Navy. Port Inspection Divers use compressed air breathing apparatus (CABA) to perform various underwater searches, surveys, and inspections, primarily for the purpose of port security. Port security is one aspect of Maritime Coastal Operations conducted to ensure the maritime security of the nation. Port Inspection Divers often work in conjunction with naval port security teams to provide underwater skill sets in support of the sovereignty and safety of Canada's numerous ports, harbors, and waterways, and may also be deployed outside Canada for operations or exercises. In addition to their main responsibilities as Port Inspection Divers, they must also carry out several tasks in support of diving activities such as driving inflatable boats and specialized dive vehicles, preparing dive sites, maintaining dive-related equipment, and conducting general and diving-related administration including forward logistics for operations. For more information on their roles and responsibilities, check out this link: (https://forces.ca/en/career/port-inspection-diver/) The Royal Canadian Navy (RCN) relies on various groups and units within its organization to ensure that its ships and personnel are protected, both at home in Canada and around the world. Kate Stewart has been part of one of these groups for the past 5 years. This group is the Naval Tactical Operations Group (NTOG), a full-time dedicated unit within the RCN that specializes in advanced boarding operations at sea. This includes maritime interdiction operations, which is the interception of suspect vessels to prevent the movement of illicit cargo and materiel at sea. Additional duties include force protection which entails protecting Navy ships, infrastructure, and personnel all over the world (https://www.canada.ca/en/navy/corporate/fleet-units/specialized-units/ntog.html). This is like the United States military's VBSS (Visit, Board, Search, and Seizure). This term is used by United States military and law enforcement agencies for maritime boarding actions and tactics. VBSS teams are designed to capture enemy vessels, combat terrorism, piracy, and smuggling, and to conduct customs, safety and other inspections. (https://www.com/2022/02/18/vbss_a_navy_seal_explains_how_to_board_enemy_ships_817388.html). Kate's Contact Info: LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-stewart-4592171a9/?originalSubdomain=ca | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shootlikeagirlpodcast/ | YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@shootlikeagirlpodcast | Email: shootlikeagirlpodcast@gmail.com #podcast | #militarywomen | #shootlikeagirl | #YouveGotMettle | #GraceandGrit Kate Stewart est plongeuse d'inspection portuaire dans la Marine royale canadienne. Les plongeurs d'inspection portuaire utilisent des appareils respiratoires à air comprimé (CABA) pour effectuer diverses recherches, enquêtes et inspections sous-marines, principalement à des fins de sécurité portuaire. La sûreté portuaire est l'un des aspects des opérations côtières maritimes menées pour assurer la sécurité maritime du pays. La Marine royale canadienne (MRC) compte sur divers groupes et unités au sein de son organisation pour s'assurer que ses navires et son personnel sont protégés, tant au canada qu'à l'étranger. Kate Stewart fait partie de l'un de ces groupes depuis 5 ans. Ce groupe est le Groupe des opérations tactiques navales (NTOG), une unité dédiée à temps plein au sein de la MRC qui se spécialise dans les opérations d'arraisonnement avancées en mer. Cela comprend les opérations d'interdiction maritime, c'est-à-dire l'interception de navires suspects pour empêcher le mouvement de marchandises et de matériel illicites en mer. Les tâches supplémentaires comprennent la protection de la force, ce qui implique la protection des navires, des infrastructures et du personnel de la Marine partout dans le monde --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mettle-of-honor/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/mettle-of-honor/support
Mark Towhey, in for Jerry Agar, can answer almost any question you have about the mission to try and locate the missing 5 person submersible after speaking with Vice-Admiral Malcom Bruce MacLean was the 30th Commander of the Canadian Navy.
Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…The small but efficient Royal Canadian Navy is in the midst of its biggest-ever peacetime naval recapitalization effort. Canada has a storied naval history that is honored each May with an observance of the Canadian Navy's contributions to the Battle of the Atlantic. Naval historian and author Roger Roger Litwiller will be here to dive deeper into Canada's rich naval lore. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.
In this 7th episode of the Treble Victor Podcast, the pod especially for members and prospective members of the Treble Victor Group, Ottawa-based member Joanna Davies talks about how her consultancy helps Canadian businesses to successfully engage with the Department of National Defence. Using her 30 years in the Canadian Navy, including being on the buyer's side of the discussion, Joanna talks about what it takes to start and hold the right conversations with the right departments in order to get your product or service seen and understood by those with buying power. You can check out her website at https://www.broadreachgroup.ca and connect with her on LinkedIn.
Canadian Navy ship patrolling the central Mediterranean under NATO's arms embargo operation tracks down and hails a suspicious vessel. The ship's boarding team find dozens of rebels transporting arms from Benghazi to Misrata. NATO's highest command decides to allow the vessel to procede, as the arms had not come from outside Libya and were intended to defend civilians in Misrata. The captain and crew are happy with the outcome as it proves the naval patrols are working. Also available in high definition. Produced by MIKE MÜHLBERGER.
Package of the Canadian Navy assisting the NATO arms embargo against Libya. Produced by Mike Mühlberger.
Katarzyna (Kat) Stapleton is the Chief Executive Officer of Queensland Rail, the integrated customer and rail infrastructure business that manages Queensland's railways and train services. Kat has an inspiring discussion with Sally Stannard, PTAANZ Chair and Deputy Director-General (Translink) at the Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads. Kat shares insights on her diverse role that involves being an ambidextrous rail operator, focusing on the local croquet club, the economy, community connectivity and working to eradicate gendered violence. Kat also takes us on her professional journey from starting her career in the Canadian Navy, to joining telecommunications in the 1990s and early 2000s, when that sector was going through a fascinating period of change driven by fast-evolving technology, to ending up in rail where she believes there's no better place to work.
This week, the boys sit down with the lovely and talented, Canadian singer-songwriter, Kiesza. Kiesza is best known for her song Hideaway which has over 300 million plays on Spotify and over a billion views on Youtube. In this episode, Kiesza jumps deep into spirituality, the ego and the essence, as we explore the importance of staying true to your authentic self. She shares how during the height of her success as an artist, her personal life was extremely challenging because there was no balance. Then Kiesza tells Will what it's like to play a packed Wembley Stadium. She then opens up about her car accident which caused severe brain damage, and the recovery process she faced in the years following. Kiesza believes that journey has paved the way for her to better serve others. She later shares her vision for the future of music and how AI and robots when used lovingly can be a very useful and exciting tool. This is a great episode for fans of Kiesza, dance music or for anyone who has a dream of making it in show business. Follow us on social media! https://instagram.com/studio22podcast https://instagram.com/brockohurn https://www.tiktok.com/@brockohurn https://instagram.com/wmeldman33 https://twitter.com/BrockohurnSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week we head out east to Halifax, Nova Scotia and hear from Dave Reage, Executive Director of Halifax Transit about his uniquely Canadian transit system. In conversation with Paul, Dave talks about the balance of being a center of government, the Atlantic home of the Canadian Navy, serving rural communities, and running a commuter ferry service across Halifax Harbor. As a trivia note, Halifax and Vancouver are the only transit systems in Canada that integrate ferries into the transit system. Dave has spent 15 years working at Halifax Transit and is overseeing its transition to zero emission transit as part of the HalifACT climate action plan. Halifax Transit is looking at both battery electric and hydrogen to power its buses so he can make sure his system is disaster ready. Next week on Transit Unplugged we have the first of two shows with recipients of Mass Transit's 40 Under 40 awards and Mass Transit Editor-in-Chief Mischa Wanak-Libman. If you have a question, comment, or would like to be a guest on the show, email us at info@transitunplugged.com. And don't forget to sign up for the newsletter to stay in the loop with everything going on with the show.
Historian Ted Barris explores how the Canadian navy's efforts in the Atlantic were vital to defeating Nazi Germany in the Second World War, in his new book Battle of the Atlantic: Gauntlet to Victory.
Our podcast regularly features senior leaders across branches of the military. Today's guest is Captain Sheldon Gillis of the Royal Canadian Navy.Captain Gillis is currently serving as the Deputy Fleet Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic, otherwise known as the Canadian Fleet Atlantic.Captain Gillis recently served as the Naval Task Group Commander for Operation Nanook 2022, where he led a multinational flotilla which was focused on northern and Arctic operations.The Arctic region of Canada encompasses over 40% of total land mass and 75% of national coastline. From a continental defence perspective, the Arctic is of great importance to Canada and therefore to the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) as the region yields the shortest route for ballistic missiles, strategic bombers and cruise weapons to reach populated areas of North America. Operation Nanook consists of four yearly sovereignty and military deployments in the Arctic, and serves to strengthen the Canadian Armed Force's (CAF) knowledge of the Arctic, and hone its ability to operate there. The Operation also allows the CAF to work hand-in-hand with other Arctic nations and key non-Arctic Allies and partners in combined activities to ensure the region remains a low tension zone of global cooperation where the rules-based international order is preserved.Our discussion focuses on the deployment and on the new Arctic and Offshore Patrol Vessels (also known as the Arctic and Offshore Patrol Ships) which are entering service with the Canadian Navy. We discuss the utility of the ships, the ways they are being employed, and the potential for future enhancements. We also discuss the high North and the Arctic as an important region to Canada, and as an area that is of growing interest to adversaries like Russia and even China.So important is the Arctic that NATO's new Strategic Concept identifies Russia's capabilities in the High North as a strategic challenge for the whole AllianceWe thank Captain Gillis for his insight on the new AOPV ships, and for his perspective on the incredibly important region that is the high North and the Arctic.Go Bold!
“A meaningful purpose always involves supporting other people.” – Barry BraunToday's featured author is business coach, grandfather, and a former officer in the Canadian Navy, Barry Braun. Barry and I have a fun chat about his books, how he started the Happy Community Builders, and more!!Key Things You'll Learn:How do you inspire a community to actionWhat is one of the major causes of the loneliness epidemicHow Barry's background as a business coach helped him with running his community-building organizationWhat can give businesses a competitive advantage Barry's Site: https://happycommunityproject.com/Barry's Books: https://www.amazon.com/Build-Legacy-Matters-Barry-Braun-ebook/dp/B085FZDJ5R/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1663904790&refinements=p_27%3ABarry+Braun&s=digital-text&sr=1-3&text=Barry+Braun The opening track is titled HIRAMEKI-Mirai-未来 by Rukunetsu AKA Project R. Be sure to click this link to check out his wonderful music. https://soundcloud.com/rukunetsu/hirameki-mirai You May Also Like… #Host2Host Ep. – “Living Like the Future Matters” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/host2host-ep-living-like-the-future-matters-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ Ep. 561 – “Why Retire When I Can Inspire” with Donna Maltz (@Soil2Soulutions): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-561-why-retire-when-i-can-inspire-with-donna-maltz-soil2soulutions/ Ep. 498 – “The Immunotype Breakthrough” with Dr. Heather Moday: https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-498-the-immunotype-breakthrough-with-dr-heather-moday/ Ep. 562 – “You, Me, We” with Morag Barrett (@SkyeMorag): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-562-you-me-we-with-morag-barrett-skyemorag/ 147 - "The Connector's Advantage" with Michelle Tillis Lederman (@mtlederman): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/147-the-connectors-advantage-with-michelle-tillis-lederman-mtlederman Ep. 355.5 – “One Relationship Away” with Alexei Musienko (@AlexeiMusienko): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-3555-one-relationship-away-with-alexei-musienko-alexeimusienko/ Ep. 374 – “The Gift of Mentoring” with Doug Lawrence (@TalentCDoug): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/ep-374-the-gift-of-mentoring-with-doug-lawrence-talentcdoug/ #Bonus Host2Host Ep.– “Unleashing the Power of Respect” with Dr. Joseph Shrand (@Drjoeshrand): https://www.goingnorthpodcast.com/bonus-host2host-ep-unleashing-the-power-of-respect-with-dr-joseph-shrand-drjoeshrand/
Episode 277 - Jonathan McLernon “Coach Jon” - Freedom Nutrition and Fitness Coach/Creator of Lifestyle 180/Host of “Between the Before and After” Podcast “We need to change according to the way our brains work.” “If you make a list of all the things you love and value, how far down the list are you?” “I am an empathetic engineer…a tour guide, not a sherpa…I want to help you move past your problems…” In today's episode of the Two Fit Crazies and a Microphone Podcast, we guarantee that Jonathan McLernon, AKA “Coach Jon,” will entertain, educate, and inspire you to move past your problems and change “your story.” That's right! Listen up as Jon shares how his life led him from Nanotechnology Researcher at the University of Victoria, to a Marine Engineer for the Canadian NAVY, a globetrotting English teacher, a nutrition and supplement store owner, and finally a successful “brain-driven weight loss” coach and podcaster. Jon is on a mission to “give people hope,” and as a self-proclaimed, “empathic engineer,” he is constantly trying to understand the “human experience” to better care for both himself and his clients. So, grab a pen and paper and take notes while Jon reveals some of the best kept secrets to enacting lasting change through compassion and unconscious behavior awareness or reach out to him at www.jonmclernon.com. Stay Fit! Stay Crazie! Christine and Brian www.twofitcrazies.com tfcpro@twofitcrazies.com Facebook: Freedom Nutrition Coaching Instagram: @freedomnutritioncoach www.jonmclernon.com coachjon@jonmclernon.com www.freedomnutritioncoach.com Between the Before and After Podcast
Today we hear from an Atlas Obscura user who, when he isn't aboard an icebreaking warship for the Canadian Navy, spends weeks at a time road-tripping with his dog.Check out Steve's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/puppercycle/?hl=en
As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and JTF-Atlantic. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca
As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and JTF-Atlantic. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca
As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with Rear-Admiral Brian Santarpia, Commander of Maritime Forces Atlantic and JTF-Atlantic. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca
I met Mojo last year in a podcasting coaching cohort. He's an all around interesting guy; Canadian Navy vet, musician, ordained minister, & Stoic with several (3) podcasts. Imagine my surprise when he told me that he married his sidepiece! I had planned to have my entire cohort on the show anyway but that solidified Mojo's spot! Search for his podcast(s) wherever you like to listen to your pods.The Wigglian Way (his spiritual podcast)A Moment With Moj (his philosophical)Everybody Speaks Music (musical)
I met Mojo last year in a podcasting coaching cohort. He's an all around interesting guy; Canadian Navy vet, musician, ordained minister, & Stoic with several (3) podcasts. Imagine my surprise when he told me that he married his sidepiece! I had planned to have my entire cohort on the show anyway but that solidified Mojo's spot! Search for his podcast(s) wherever you like to listen to your pods. The Wigglian Way (his spiritual podcast) A Moment With Moj (his philosophical) Everybody Speaks Music (musical)
Clandestine deals in international waters for submarines, ships that couldn't go into coastal waters, and millionaire yachts are all part of the story of the Royal Canadian Navy in the First World War. While the Royal Canadian Navy had a small impact on the First World War, it would go on to have a massive impact on the Second World War and beyond. 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
This week, Kate talks about 2 time-capsule stories from an August 1926 edition of the Minden Echo highlighting some local going's on. It's always interesting to get a ground level local view of life in times gone past. Plus, Paul was curious about how the Canadian Navy came to be. It's a bit of a convoluted story. Kate Butler is the Director of the Haliburton Highlands Museum. Paul Vorvis is the host of the Your Haliburton Morning Show 7 - 9 a.m. Fridays on Canoe FM 100.9 and streaming on your devices. Haliburton County is in cottage country about 2 1/2 hours north of Toronto. You can contact us at timewarp@canoefm.com
Sailor Second Class Jesse Roberts for the Canadian Navy on Pacific Fleet's Fleet Weekend discuss Vancouver's first-ever Fleet Weekend set for this week, where a variety of Royal Canadian Navy ships will dock in Vancouver Harbour. Vancouverites will have a chance to tour and learn more about Canada's naval ships.
How many people in Canada believe they eat healthy or practice good nutritional habits? According to a new www.ipsos.com poll Canadians think their eating habits are good. In fact, almost three-in-four (73%) Canadians says they eat a well balanced and healthy diet or mainly healthy food with some gaps. One-in-five (22%) claim to eat less healthy diets, although only a small minority (4%) say that they do not usually eat well. Neil Burchill is extremely knowledgeable, experienced, and passionate when it comes to nutrition and lifestyle. He's seen firsthand the positive impact it has on peoples lives. Neil draws from his over 20+ years of experience as a nutritional consultant, personal trainer and business owner, soldier in the Canadian Navy and full-time firefighter. Neil mentors from a foundation of experience and empathy, having spent his entire life managing his own issues regarding Nutrition and Lifestyle. These include an eating disorder, speech impediment and body image dysmorphia. He now helps his clients through daily interaction, mindset work and nutritional awareness to make realistic and effective nutrition and lifestyle changes yielding sustainable results. He joined me this week to tell me more. For more information: https://www.insightnl.ca/ Facebook: @insightnutritionlifestyle
Commander Dale St Croix of the frigate HMCS Halifax speaks with Brett Ruskin as the crew prepares to deploy to the seas of Northern Europe. It's part of the Canadian Navy's contribution to NATO's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. We hear your feedback on Covid rules. And on the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune.
As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca
As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca
You may have noticed a tall ship sailed into Sydney Harbour over the weekend. The HMCS Oriole is on it's 100th anniversary tour of the Atlantic Provinces. It's the oldest commissioned vessel currently serving the Canadian Navy. Most of it's action is now seen as a training vessel for young sailors. To find out more about the tall ship the CBC's Brent Kelloway went down to Sydney Harbour and spoke with HMCS Oriole public affairs officer, Acting Sub-Lt. Scott Ferris.
As part of CDR’s on-going series of interviews with military commanders, we asked Senior Staff Writer, Joetey Attariwala, to sit down with the Commander of the Royal Canadian Navy. This episode of CDR Radio is sponsored by Davie Shipbuilding, proudly delivering world-class specialized ships to the Canadian Navy and Coast Guard under the National Shipbuilding Strategy. Visit their website: www.davie.ca
Part 2 of 2.An emotional interview with Sgt Paul Gosling and Dave Grimstead joins in after, discussing Charles Horvath-Allan, and what could have happened to him back in 1989.Charles was only 20 years old when he disappeared in Tiny Tent Town, BC, Canada. He would have been 53 years old this year. There is speculation Charles was murdered and placed in Lake Okanagan, BC. We are all saddened to see the pain that Denise Horvath-Allan has suffered in the last 32 years, searching for her only child, Charles. Denise, you are in our hearts. Sergeant Paul Gosling has been a 24 year member of the RCMP and has been in the Major Crime area of policing from 2008 to 2009 and then since 2011. He spent his first five years of policing in Fort St John, BC and the remainder have been in the Kelowna area. Paul was previously with the Canadian Navy for 10 years, stationed in both Halifax, NS and Esquimalt, BC. He is in charge of Charles Horvath-Allan's case.Sergeant Paul Gosling 250-470-6338 Crime Stoppers 1-800-222-TIPS (8477)Denise Horvath Allan – Charles's mom in England: Tel UK 011 (44) 208 332 6776email: deniseallan@hotmail.co.uk Dave Grimstead is a former Detective Inspector and Senior Investigating Officer with Avon and Somerset Police and UK National Crime Agency. Dave developed a cold system for missing and unidentified people whilst researching for his Masters in International Criminal Justice. The idea was presented at the International Conference Missing Children and Adults 2019 at Liverpool University. Following the conference, together with former colleagues and specialists from UK universities, Locate International was founded with a mission to support police and families at no cost to them.Locate International https://locate.international/missing-persons/charles-horvath-allan/Additional Information was mentioned by Sgt Paul Gosling in this podcast episode about Dana Bradley who was tragically murdered. The killer has not been caught.~Dana Bradley disappeared on the evening of 14 December 1981, while hitchhiking on Topsail Road in St. John's. She had been at a friend's home after school and was on her way home to a family birthday party. When she did not arrive, the family reported her missing to the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.[1] An eyewitness reported seeing Bradley getting into a car with a male driver.[2] Bradley's body was found in a wooded area on the Maddox Cove Road south of St. John's four days after she disappeared. Her skull had been fractured by a blunt object and she had been sexually assaulted.[3] The body was laid out in "burial fashion" with her schoolbooks tucked under her arm.[1] The subsequent investigation has been described as (then) "the most expensive and exhaustive murder investigation in Canadian history". Hundreds of people were interviewed; thousands of tips were received and investigated. More than 800 cars were examined in the weeks following Bradley's disappearance. The initial task force was composed of 35 full-time investigators from the RCMP and the Royal Newfoundland Constabulary.[4]Dana was a personal friend of mine (Paul Gosling) as we grew up as neighbours, selling lemonade, riding bikes, going to the traveling fair. We were quite close, until she moved to another neighbourhood when she was around 13 years old.If you have any information about Charles Horvath-Allan or Dana Bradley, please contact us. Thank you.
Links1. "Canada and the Fourth Battle of the Atlantic," by Cdr Peter Sproule, Canadian Naval Review, Vol 16, Number 3, 2021.
News at the Top – Gun Ban Gets More Expensive (and Weird) The Trudeau government has officially introduced legislation to spend hundreds of millions to ban some guns, but there’s no evidence this move will make Canadians any safer. Our B.C. Director Kris Sims and Prairie Director Todd MacKay break down the impact this will have on taxpayer’s wallets, and the lives of legal gunowners. Link: https://globalnews.ca/news/7642893/assault-rifle-buyback-program-canada/ SIGN THE PETITION: https://www.taxpayer.com/petitions/scrap-the-gun-ban-and-buy-back Deep Dive – Ontario Politicians Laugh About Pay Cuts Ontario politicians laughed at the idea of cutting salaries for politicians. Our Ontario Director Jasmine Moulton discusses this flagrant disrespect for taxpayers with our Alberta Director Franco Terrazzano. Links: https://www.durhamradionews.com/archives/133413 https://www.secondstreet.org/2020/08/26/the-last-government-pay-cut/ Waste Watch – Navy Ships Billions Overbudget New ships for the Canadian Navy were supposed to cost $26 billion. But now, they’re going to cost at least $77 billion, and be at least five years late. Our Federal Director Aaron Wudrick talks about the debacle with our Quebec Director Renaud Brossard. Link: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/cost-of-canadian-navy-warship-program-jumps-to-77-billion-says-pbo Like this show? Subscribe and give us 5-stars! This podcast is brought to you by the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, Canada’s premier grassroots advocacy group pushing for lower taxes, less waste and accountable governments. Sign-up as a Canadian Taxpayers Federation supporter at no-charge TODAY: https://www.taxpayer.com/join.
In this episode we get to chat with Ryan Rebalkin, a member of the Canadian Navy as well as being a podcaster and a rising YouTube first-reaction host. We start by asking what drew Ryan to join the military. We also chat about his career, his specialty and what he is currently doing. Then we jump to his first step into the world of podcast, choosing the Rocky franchise as his subject. Over time, two other Stallone-related shows came along and now all three work together under a single banner. Ryan also hosts another show called, Worst of the Best. Additionally, he has a couple of YouTube channels where he records his "first reactions" to various entertainment offerings. WATCHING Walt recommends catching up on the show, Brockmire, streaming on Hulu. He is also enjoying the reality show, Moonshiners Master Distiller, also on Hulu. Finally, both he and Alan cannot speak highly enough of The Manadolorian. Each episode seems to find a way to surpass the prior. Ryan suggests the Netflix show, The Crown. He also likes Kingdom (the MMA inspired one) on Netflix. Alan said, with the holidays, they always watch at least two flicks: Love Actually and Die Hard. After that, he said he just caught the live-action, Mulan, on Disney+ and thoroughly enjoyed it. READING Walt is still reading the book, "Texas Ranger: The Epic Life of Frank Hammer." He said he plans to finish it and the other couple of books he's mentioned over the break. Ryan is reading, "Proof of Heaven." Alan is reading the autobiography, "One Hell of a Ride: The Investigative Life of a DEA Agent," written by Pierre "Pete" Charette. Pete was interviewed by Alan on his radio show and Alan was blown away by this real-life hero battling the drug lords here and overseas. LISTENING Walt has two podcasts he wants to recommend: Good Ol' Grateful Dead Cast and The Dirty Harry Minute. Ryan, who is a member of a collection of shows, also had several to suggest: The No Redeeming Qualities Podcast, State Your Take, Cult 45, Ramblings with Rob, Your New Best Friends, 1 Big Toilet, The Week-Ended Take, The Worst of the Best and Who Are These Podcasts? Since we are still in the holidays, Alan recommended the SiriusXM station, "Holly," (channel 105) for it's mix of new, upbeat and traditional songs. As to podcasts, his shout-outs this week include: The Worst of the Best, The Sly Cast, Going the Distance, The Rocky Minute, 60MW Podcast, The Golden Rage of TV (on YouTube), The Real Queens of Queens, BK on the Air Escape Pod Podcast, Geek to Me Radio, Indiana Jones Minute and Radio Labyrinth. Make sure you have subscribed to The Wilder Ride on your pod-catcher of choice so you will not miss a single episode! If you have not already done so, please come join our Listener's Group on Facebook. Just visit our public page and click on the button to join the group.
Joining Coach Stone on Coach Stone Podcast is David Winter, Lead Developer and Company Founder of Canuck Play. From the Canuck Play website: After serving in the Canadian Navy for 9 years, David is now a 20-year veteran of the video game industry with experience designing, producing, and publishing AAA video games for both international studios and small independent Canadian studios, including his own. His production and design credits include such titles as EA’s Madden, NHL, and FIFA series, as well as Batman, Harry Potter, and The Sims. David’s game credits have combined sales of over $1 Billion globally. David also served as Product Director for Mech Warrior Online, a popular free game that generates large revenues through customization sales. An example of how his experience in creating customization options for gamers, great team management skills, and project planning paid off. His dedication to creating games based on Canadian content comes from having been posted either in his career or while growing up in a military family, to almost all of Canada’s provinces. He’s been walked to school by armed Military Police protecting the kids from bears in Northern Ontario, was a frequent diver off the west coast, became a part of Rider Nation as a kid in Saskatchewan, watched the Snowbirds practice over his house and has twice called Halifax home. He has a profound understanding of what it means to be Canadian and wants to bring our heroes, sports and culture to the global gaming community.
Fewer carriers are deploying more even as repeated warning lights have been going off that we are expending in peace what we will need in war when it comes to personnel and materiel in carrier aviation.How did we get here, where are we, and where are we going?Using her article, No Margin Left: Overworked Carrier Force Struggles to Maintain Deployments After Decades of Overuse, as a starting point and diving it to some of the additional insights she gained while writing it, Megan Eckstein from USNINews will be joining us along with Sam LaGrone.Megan Eckstein is the deputy editor for USNI News. She previously covered Congress and the Pentagon for Defense Daily, and the surface navy and amphibious operations as an associate editor for Inside the Navy. She began her career covering the military at the Frederick (Md.) News-Post, where she wrote about personnel and family issues, military medical research, local reserve and National Guard units and more. Eckstein is a 2009 graduate of University of Maryland College Park.Sam LaGrone is the editor of USNI News. He has covered legislation, acquisition and operations for the Sea Services since 2009 and spent time underway with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the Canadian Navy.
I found myself immersed in the story of John “Dutchy” Edwards as Helen described the book and told story after story of what he went through in his long career in the Canadian Navy. He went through two world wars and visited many different countries. https://dutchysdiaries.ca/ http://edwardsheritageconsulting.ca/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L6J2RXK/ IN A NAVAL CAREER that spanned nearly four decades and led him to ports of call and engagements around the globe, John “Dutchy” Edwards rose from cadet to Commodore in a career rich in adventure and service to his country. This carefully researched and faithfully reproduced volume of his journals begins with Dutchy’s early naval experiences in the theatre of battle during the First World War, then follows his peacetime progress on the west and east coasts of Canada in the “Roaring Twenties”. It continues in a return to the Mediterranean aboard HMS Valiant and concludes with North American patrols in command of HMCS Champlain. HELEN EDWARDS’ extensive research skills and knowledge of family history have immeasurably enriched Dutchy’s journals, bringing his words to life for a worldwide audience and enhancing our understanding of one of the most notable periods in Canada’s emergence onto the world stage.
Today is Remembrance Day, which in many places is being honoured while socially distancing or being held virtually. Bill Shead is a member of Peguis First Nation and was in the Canadian Navy during the Cold War era. He has been speaking with students virtually about his experiences. Bill Shead, retired lieutenant commander in the Royal Canadian Navy, former regional director with Veterans Affairs Canada; member of the Peguis First Nation; former Mayor of Selkirk, Manitoba; Chief Executive Officer of Neeginan Centre; member of the Boards of Directors for Indspire, a charity supporting Indigenous education Check out the newest podcast of the Scott Thompson Show for more on Remembrance Day: https://omny.fm/shows/scott-thompson-show/ron-foxcroft-on-remembrance-day-a-warning-from-csi See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From being a marine electrician at the Canadian Navy to becoming an energy healer, Ashley LeBlanc certainly has a unique story to tell--how she was afflicted with a rare illness, her journey in finding out what it is, and how it caused her to choose a different path in her life--one that not only helped her recover, but also allowed her to help clients in ways she never thought possible. You can find Ashley at www.discoverhealing.com. You can also check out the interview on video! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XzrAN59nqT4&t=3s --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/may-cooper/message
Links1. "At Close Range - Inside the Deadly Firefight Between HMCS Assiniboine and U-210," by James Brun, August 7, 2020, MilitaryHistoryNow.com.2. "The Flower-Class Corvette - 9 Facts About the Tiny Warship That Played a Huge Role in WW2," by James Brun, August 17, 2020, MilitaryHistoryNow.com.3."The Sinking of the 'Faa di Bruno' - Inside Italy's Submarine War in the North Atlantic," by James Brun, September 23, 2020, MilitaryHistoryNow.com.4."The Storming of U-94 - How Two Allied Sailors Took on the Crew of a U-boat in the Caribbean," by James Brun, October 14, 2020, MilitaryHistoryNow.com.
Tony Morrow is a Veteran of the Canadian Navy, who after a fateful dive, found himself facing another type of dark abyss. This time it wasn’t the ocean but a world of uncertainty, a world where he wasn’t sure who he really was and where he fit in. What do you do when you've lost your legacy, your career, and your identity? This is Tony Morrow and this his VetStory. Leave us a 5 Star Review and tell us how we're doing! Subscribe to Vet Story at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher You can follow Rod Rodriguez on Twitter @rodpodrod Links: Getting 2 Hired - https://bit.ly/Getting2Hired Tony Morrow's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/atmorrow/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Tony Morrow is a Veteran of the Canadian Navy, who after a fateful dive, found himself facing another type of dark abyss. This time it wasn’t the ocean but a world of uncertainty, a world where he wasn’t sure who he really was and where he fit in. What do you do when you've lost your legacy, your career, and your identity? This is Tony Morrow and this his VetStory. Leave us a 5 Star Review and tell us how we're doing! Subscribe to Vet Story at Radio.com, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher You can follow Rod Rodriguez on Twitter @rodpodrod Links: Getting 2 Hired - https://bit.ly/Getting2Hired Tony Morrow's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/atmorrow/ See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.
Humanizing Leadership- Conversations for the Next Generation
Dr. Amir Georges Sabongui completed an undergraduate honours degree in Experimental Neuroscience specializing in stress and addictions research before completing a Master's degree in developmental clinical psychology.After serving over 10 years as a senior officer in the Canadian Navy specializing in naval operations and military crisis intervention, his Doctoral research focused on identifying and activating resilience factors to protect soldiers from the impact of armed conflict.He is the recipient of numerous awards and distinctions, including the Award of Excellence from the Canadian Psychological Association.Today, he uses his in-depth knowledge of applied leadership and resilience to work closely with Canada's largest corporations to develop burnout prevention and recovery programs as well as workplace mental health initiatives.Dr. Sabongui has helped many corporations create healthier work environments for their employees, include Alcan, Bell, CAE, CBC, TD Bank, Canada Post, Fairmont Hotels, Rogers, Sears, and more. He also works with professionals on a one-to-one basis.More personally? Dr. Georges, as he's commonly referred to, is an incredible human being and psychologist who pretty much saved my soul. Have you ever met someone whose impact on you can never be sufficiently repaid? That's Dr. Georges. He's a person who still today has far reaching implications on and in my life despite having spent only two hours in his office. There's a saying “when the student is ready the teacher appears.”Here's how you can connect with Dr. Georges:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-amir-georges-sabongui-phd-5777712/Website: sabonguisos.comEmail: contact@SabonguiSOS.com
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On this episode of the Diversity at Work podcast, I interviewed David Hudock, who spent 32 years in senior leadership positions in the Canadian Navy. I sat down with him to talk about what it’s like to lead in crisis situations, as we are currently navigating uncertain times. I wanted to learn from someone who has experience leading big teams during really challenging times. I was looking for a perspective that is different from the typical business books on how to step up, how to be there for your team, and what it looks like to be a leader today. Grab a FREE copy of the Ambitious Every Day Journal HERE Book a Complimentary call with Andrea HERE.
On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we feature a discussion with CGAI fellow Matthew Fisher on trade and security ties between Canada and Japan in the context of growing tensions between China and Japan. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to and rate the CGAI Podcast Network on your podcast app! Bios: - Dave Perry (host): Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. - Matthew Fisher: CGAI fellow with 34 years of experience working as a foreign correspondent for Canadian newspapers. Recommended Readings: - “Scotty: A Hockey Life Like No Other” by Ken Dryden (https://www.amazon.ca/Scotty-Hockey-Life-Like-Other/dp/B07X644NKM) Related Links: - “Discussing Op NEON and the Canadian Navy's Passage Through The Taiwan Strait” [Defence Deconstructed Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/discussing_op_neon_and_the_canadian_navys_passage_through_the_taiwan_strait) - “Energy, Trade and Geopolitics In Asia: The Implications for Canada” by Jeff Kucharski [CGAI/School of Public Policy paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/energy_trade_and_geopolitics_in_asia_the_implications_for_canada) Recording Date: 9 March 2020 Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Likely that some members of the Canadian Navy woke up with a hangover on this day back in 1972. The previous day they were served the last ration of rum.
By Jared Samuelson Calgary’s own Tim Choi (@timdotchoi) joins me to discuss the “new” Canadian Navy, to include the Type 31 frigates, Joint Support Ships, and offshore patrol vessels. We also dive deep into the saga of the Victoria-class submarines and the replacement for the Sea King helicopters and Aurora maritime patrol aircraft. Enjoy! Sea … Continue reading Sea Control 165 – Canadian Fleet Recapitalization with Tim Choi →
In this episode of TransStories Amy chats with RCN officer Meghan McKie. Amy discusses with Meghan early recollections of being transgender as a child, what it was like for her to come out to her wife, and how she transitioned in the Canadian Navy.
On this episode of Carson's Conversations. Blake Newbold joins me. He's a Canadian Navy reservist who also has a passion for photography. We go in-depth on what sparked his love for photography as well as talking about his future plans in the military.
Back in 1910, an Imperial Order in Council transferred the Naval Station at Halifax to the Canadian Government.
On today's Defence Deconstructed Podcast, we discuss Chinese influence activities with CGAI-fellow Bill Sigler. Defence Deconstructed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network and today's episode is brought to you by the Canadian Association of Defence and Security Industries (CADSI). Subscribe to the CGAI Podcast Network on iTunes, SoundCloud, or wherever else you can find Podcasts! Bios: Dave Perry (host) - Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. Bill Sigler - CGAI fellow, military pilot and diplomat — Bill recently retired from a 30-year career in the U.S. Navy. He served most recently as the U.S. Naval Attaché to Canada Related Links: - "China has taken our citizens and canola producers hostage. Here's how Ottawa can muscle up" [CGAI Commentary] (https://www.cgai.ca/china_has_taken_our_citizens_and_canola_producers_hostage_here_s_how_ottawa_can_muscle_up) -"Discussing Op NEON and the Canadian Navy's Passage Through The Taiwan Strait" [CGAI Podcast] (https://www.cgai.ca/discussing_op_neon_and_the_canadian_navys_passage_through_the_taiwan_strait) Book Recommendations: Bill Sigler: "21 Lessons for the 21st Century" by Yuval Noah Harari (https://www.amazon.ca/Lessons-21st-Century-Yuval-Harari/dp/0771048858/ref=sr_1_1?crid=RH4G12RYNO4L&keywords=21+questions+for+the+21st+century+harari&qid=1567179646&s=gateway&sprefix=21+question%2Caps%2C254&sr=8-1) Recording Date: 29 August 2019. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on Linkedin. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. Produced by Jay Rankin. Music credits to Drew Phillips.
Ray chats with Jon, 12 year Canadian Navy Veteran about how to prevent and cure sea sickness. Ray also talks about how to make air travel more enjoyable. How to overcome a fear of flying. Plus not letting fear hold you back from travel. Visit the YouTube channel Connect with Vacation Impossible and listeners in the Vacation Impossible community on FacebookVisit VacationImpossible.ca
Conservative Party of Canada leader Andrew Scheer joins us. Issues: G20. Canada/China relations. Is the Ministry of Defence agreement with departing vice-Admiral Mark Norman an non-disclosure agreement, or is it not? DND will not confirm an NDA exists, but declares the agreement to be confidential. Huh? Western Premiers meeting. CPC climate change plan. Ontario court split-decision support that Trudeau gov may impose carbon tax on the province. This week we found out Admiral Mark Norman negotiated an exit deal from the CAF which now may or may not be a non-disclosure-agreement, according to DND/Ministry of National Defence. Refuse to define the agreement as an NDA, but argue the contents are confidential. Trudeau refuses to explain at G20. Canadian taxpayers will pay, but find out nothing(?) about what was negotiated and will the Admiral be free to share with Canadians what he experienced during the public shaming and cruelty he and his family experienced? Will we ever find out what the entire false attack on Admiral Norman cost taxpayers, or is that confidential as well? At the core of the Admiral Norman case is The MV Asterix. Purchased by : Federal Fleet Services (a sister company to Davie Shipbuilding) Asterix was a commercial container ship converted into a Canadian Navy supply ship and brought in on time and on budget. The ship is doing tremendous service for the RCN. We find out about the MV Asterix which remains owned by Federal Fleet Services and is leased to the RCN for 10 years. Kawhi Leonard still not confirmed to return as a Toronto Raptor, or move to another NBA team ... and NHL free agents moving around, plus trades. What is offered to pro athletes by way of $$ and inducements, either to persuade them to stay or move to another team and what's the impact on team fans? Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger harassed at his home at 7a.m. Friday by "agitators." Shouting profanities, sign-waving and pounding on the Mayor's front door. Shouting included "Eisnenberger hates queers." - Guests: Andrew Scheer. Conservative Party of Canada leader David Butt. Criminal lawyer, Toronto. On NDA's such as negotiated between Ottawa and Admiral Norman Spencer Fraser. CEO. Federal Fleet Services Dr. Guy Harrison. Ass't Professor at Youngstown State Univ, Ohio. Conducts research on sports, sports media Mayor Fred Eisenberger See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Todd Ross currently lives in Toronto. He served in the Canadian Navy from 1987 till 1990 when he was released for being gay. As a young sailor, he was investigated by the military police. The investigation lasted 18-months and when he finally admitted that he was gay, he was released with an honorable discharge. In 2016, he joined two other former soldiers to launch a lawsuit against the Canadian government and on November 28, 2017, the government of Canada settled the class action lawsuit. The settlement was on the same day Prime Minister Trudeau made the historic apology to LGBTQ2 people in Canada. As part of the settlement, a $25 million reconciliation and memorialization fund was established. Todd serves as the Vice-Chair of this fund. He is Métis and is the President of the Toronto and York Region Métis Council (The Métis are a distinct Indigenous people in Canada). We’ve all heard the old adage that “The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” For many in the LGBTQ community in the United States, the other side of the fence has been Canada. LGBTQ2 rights in Canada are some of the most advanced in the Americas and in the world. But is the grass really greener north of the border. Todd talks about life in Canada as a member of the LGBTQ community – the good, the bad, the real and lessons we can all learn from our neighbors to the north.
Introduction This is the Northern 90 Podcast with Pat Sweet, Episode 9. Welcome to the Northern 90 Canadian Premier League Podcast, covering the beautiful game in the great white north. For more Canadian Premier League content, head over to Northern90.ca. That’s Northern Nine Zero dot ca. Welcome Hello, Canada, and welcome to the Northern 90 Canadian Premier League Podcast! In today’s episode, we're doing something a little bit different. Today, you'll get to hear my very first interviews with some of the founding members of Privateers 1882, the supporters' group that gave up its original name to the club they support - Halifax Wanderers FC. I caught up with the guys at the Halifax Stanfield International Airport to welcome some of the club's new players to the city. The interviews were a lot of fun, I learned a lot, and I get the feeling that this is just the beginning of something much bigger for the show. But before we get to the interviews, let's tackle this week's CPL headlines. News In this week's headlines: Pre-season is officially upon us, with players reporting to their respective clubs for the first time in the last week or so. And while Pacific FC's players are hanging out in picturesque and beautifulTofino, British Columbia, FC Edmonton Coach Jeff Paulus sent his squad to the woodsfor some character building. Check the links in the show notes for the pictures, they're actually very cool, and I'll let you guess which head coach is a former sailor in the Canadian Navy. Earlier this month, the International Football Association Board approved some updates to the rules of the game, including a more precise definition of handball, having subs leave via the nearest boundary, team officials being able to get yellow and red cards, and several others. Additionally, the CanPL will be implementing these new rules this year. Check out the details using the links in the show notes. The latest Canadian Men's National Team call-ups have been announcedfor the final game of the CONCACAF Nations League Qualifying tournament. It's a mix of old and new and is overall very encouraging. You've got your usual suspects, including Cyle Larin, Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Osorio, Junior Hoilett, Atiba Hutchinson... Of note, Will Johnson has been called up for the first time in two years. I'm a big fan of his - as much for his passion and for his playing. And nobody, and I mean nobodydoes the "incredulous" look quite like him. I'll post a good example of that in the show notes for you. Credit: https://twitter.com/jay_riddle/status/997652391293063169[/caption] Finally, members of the CanWNT unveiled the new official national team Nike kitsin an event in France. The home kit is red, and has the Canada Soccer logo on one side, and the Nike logo on the left. The away kit is white with the same logos. I really wish there were more to say about them, but that's literally all that can be said. Pretty uninspired, but that's OK because the CPL's Kurt Larson has promised some really incredible Macron kits for our league when they finally drop - so we'll just have to save our excitement fo then. If you want even more CPL content, including the most important headlines delivered straight to your inbox, then sign up for the Northern 90 Supporters' group. When you join, you get a weekly newsletter with the top headlines, podcast notifications, access to private supporter's group Facebook group, and much much more. Also, it's free. Check it out at northern90.ca/join. Next up, wandering around with Privateers 1882 in an airport named after underwear. Interviews with Privateers 1882 This week's episode marks the first interviews I've ever had on the show, and I'm very excited about this. To set the scene, the Privateers 1882 Twitter account announced that Halifax Wanderers players would be landing at the Halifax airport later that week and that people were welcome to come to join them. So, I did what any rational soccer fan would do. I canceled my Friday night plans, bought a portable mic, and made the long drive out to the airport. I caught up with three members of Privateers 1882, including: Garret McPhee Carlos Benites, and James Covey Garret McPhee The first voice you'll hear is from Garret McPhee What struck me about Garret was his passion. He's an absolute wealth of knowledge, not just about the club, but also the history of sport in this province. He's the kind of guy you'd want to buy a pint and just sit and listen to. Garret McPhee: Carlos Benites Carlos and I chatted quite a bit before I started recording He was especially excited about the club's South American signings, not just because he's from Peru, but because his friends and family back home were excited that we were getting players of such quality. Gutierrez and Perea are names that are known. Carlos Benites: James Covey Mr. James Covey is the president of the Privateers 1882 Supporters' Group. I had actually run into James earlier that day at a pizza shop in downtown Dartmouth. You can spot James from a mile away, always sporting his Wanderers ball cap and scarf. James has been instrumental in helping rally support for the club and organized Privateers 1882 into the force that it is. I think you'll hear in the way he speaks just how excited he is about his club and this league materializing before his eyes. James Covey: Thoughts on the way home Something I think you'll hear in all three voices is the excitement, and a certain sense of wonder in all this. It's amazing to see a new club materialize before your eyes, and you can tell just how invested these guys are in the project and its success. I can only imagine that the story is the same throughout the country, with countless people doing their part to bring this project to life and make it a success this year and for years to come. So often, sport is about consumption of what's been created. You watch the games, you buy the gear, you read the stories. But, as James said, this is a unique time in that we're witnessing, and even taking part in, the creation of this new league. And as excited as we all are for things to get off the ground and for the games to start, I think it's important to take a moment and enjoy what we're all involved in right here and now. We're all part of something big here, and that's worth appreciating. What do you think? If you've listened to the show, you know I love to hear from you guys - especially with this being my first episode featuring an interview. I'd love to know what you think of this deal. You can: Leave a comment at northern90.ca/episode9 Write to me at pat at northern90.ca Fire me a note on Twitter @northernninety Next up, the mailbag. Mailbag Some great messages and ideas this week to share with you. Blaise left an excellent comment on the show notes from the last episode. It was pointed out that in my analysis of days of rest per game, I didn't include the Canadian Championship, and that that would likely balance out the pace of the spring and fall halves. While I haven't done the math yet, I suspect Blaise is right on the money with that, so thank you! Ed from Toronto wrote to make some suggestions on different episodes I could do in the future, including supporter group rituals, songs, and mascots, which are all great, so I've added that to my podcast plan. Finally, Fabien (@fabienlloyd) on Twitter made a strong case for the league not being able to start earlier than late April. I made the suggestion in the last episode that at some point the league might consider expanding the season, because if MLS can do it, why can't we. Fabien made the argument that, for the most part, the Canadian teams play away games early on. I'd like to know what you think - could CPL be starting earlier and playing a longer season? Let me know in the show notes or on Twitter. Outroduction That's all we've got for the show today. If you liked the show, don't forget to subscribe to it, and when you do leave an honest review. That helps me make the show better and others find it. Also, if you've been enjoying this show, you should join my supporters' group. When you join you get a weekly newsletter with curated CPL content, access to a members-only Facebook group, contests, giveaways, fantasy leagues, all sorts of good stuff. And it's free. Check it out at northern90.ca/join. Until then, have a great week. Credits Featured Image Photo by rawpixelon Unsplash. Intro music Move Like Thisby spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: Texas Radio Fish, Alex Beroza, and Snowflake Main Content Intro Music 260809 Funky Nurykabeby spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2010 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Mailbag Music I dunnoby grapes (c) copyright 2008 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: J Lang, Morusque Outro music Urbana-Metronica(wooh-yeah mix) by spinningmerkaba (c) copyright 2011 Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution (3.0) license. Ft: Morusque, Jeris, CSoul, Alex Beroza
The case of Canadian Admiral Mark Norman criminally charged with 'breach of trust' for allegedly leaking federal government secrets in order to assist a shipyard in Quebec with a $700 million contract to build a Canadian Navy supply ship. Admiral Norman's lead lawyer Marie Henein is threatening to call both Gerald Butts and Michael Wernick to the stand if records from the PMO and Privy Council Office – including the emails of Trudeau, Butts and Wernick and other communications concerning Admiral Norman – are not turned over. How does a former Canadian military officer who knows Admiral Norman assess what is happening to the Admiral and former Second-in-Command of Canada's military? Guest: Laurie Hawn. Former Air Force CF-18 pilot and member of parliament. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Roy Green Show Podcast - Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony before the parliamentary justice committee on Wednesday rocked the Trudeau government. The Prime Minister said he "completely disagrees with the former Attorney General's characterizations of events." The attacks on Wilson-Raybould and her credibility have since begun while Canadians have largely expressed strong support for the former Attorney General. Roy speaks with Chief Bill Wilson, Kwakwaka'wakw hereditary chief and Jodie Wilson-Raybould's father, about how the Trudeau Liberals and others have reacted to his daughter's testimony. One of the reactions to Jody Wilson-Raybould's testimony came from Conservative Party Leader Andrew Scheer, who declared that he was "sickened and appalled" and immediately called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to resign. The Conservative Party's leader joins Roy to discuss what comes next. Canadians are becoming increasingly familiar with the story around a criminal charge against Vice Admiral Mark Norman, and his removal from command. Norman has been charged with breach of trust for allegedly leaking cabinet information concerning the acquisition of a much needed supply ship for the Canadian Navy. Now Admiral Norman's lawyers—led by Marie Heinen—are zeroing in on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Gerald Butts, Trudeau Chief of Staff Katie Telford, Clerk of the Privy Council Michael Wernick, and Zita Astravas, former issues manager in the PM's Office and now chief of staff to Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan. Brian Platt covered this for the National Post. From May 2012 - November 2014, the Charbonneau Commission investigated the infiltration of Quebec's construction industry by crime groups. It resulted in 66,000 pages of transcript, with the Mafia and Hells Angels identified as major players. SNC-Lavalin surfaced here as well as the company had been illegally delivering funds to Quebec politicians it favoured. A "Strawman" practice was engaged where SNC employees and their family members, some earning as little as $32,000 per year, donated up to $1000 to either the provincial Liberals or Parti Quebecois. Between 1998 and 2010 $1 million had been 'donated.' It was understood that the company would reimburse these political party gifts at the end of the year through performance bonuses for those employees. Antonio Nicaso is an expert on organized crime who testified before the Charbonneau Commission. He and Roy now discuss corruption in Quebec, and the concerns surrounding SNC-Lavalin. How is the SNC-Lavalin Affair viewed outside Canada's borders? The New York Times published a story titled: The Strange Story Behind the SNC-Lavalin Affair, in which writer Ian Austen takes apart the Affair in point form. Ian joins Roy to explain the perception held by Americans, and how he took on the story. - Guests: Chief Bill Wilson, Kwakwaka'wakw hereditary chief, and Jodie Wilson-Raybould's father Andrew Scheer, Leader of the Conservative Party Brian Platt, Parliament Hill reporter for the National Post Antonio Nicaso, expert on organized Crime, Queen's University lecturer and author of 27 books on Organized Crime, including ‘Bad Blood: Mafia Boss Vito Rizutto's Last War' which has been adapted into the Television series ‘Bad Blood,' now on Netflix Ian Austen, reports on Canada for the New York Times See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
MAYOR NENSHI Mayor Nenshi joins Joe to talk about all things Olympic Bid. OLYMPIC NOSTALGIA To cap off our weekly in-depth look at issues surrounding a potential 2026 Olympic bid, Joe talks with Gary Bobrovitz, who covered the '88 Olympics from the bid in 1981 through to the end as we ask how much nostalgia plays into 2026. REMEMBRANCE DAY – A VETERAN'S POINT OF VIEW Joe talks with Art Jorgensen a veteran who served in the Canadian Navy reserves during the Korean War.
On this episode of The Sofa King Podcast, we realize that the truth is out there, and we explore the wild stories of Unidentified Submerged Objects, or USOs. USOs are the underwater equivalent of a UFO. They are unidentified to be sure, and they typically both fly and move underwater as well. USO tales range from sketchy speculation to pretty crazy accounts involving various militaries, police, and civilians simultaneously. From orbs of light and crafts out flying jet fighters to week long military hunts and giant sea people, the USO is where it’s at. So, what accounts exist? Here’s a quick run-down: 1982 Lake Baikal in USSR: This may be our favorite. It happens in the oldest lake on Earth, and it involves a fight between Soviet naval divers and nine foot tall humanoids who leave their USO and attack with sonar weapons that give the Russians the bends! USS Nimitz Encounter: The New York Times uncovered an account of a USO butting heads with the US Navy off the shore of San Diego in 2004. It involves an air craft carrier, a gun ship, six different fighter planes, and even comes with a video of the thing flying through the night sky with pilots tripping out on what it could be. (Go here for the video and the official Naval record: https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/a14456936/that-time-the-us-navy-had-a-close-encounter-with-a-ufo/) Point Dume Alien Base: A strange structure on the ocean floor a few miles away from Malibu makes people think it is an alien base propped up on pillars, large enough for submarines to glide through. Baltic Sea Anomaly: This is an alleged downed USO on the ocean floor in the Baltic sea. It was discovered by professional treasure hunters, and it looks eerily like the Millennium Falcon. Feel free to Google this one. Shag Harbor, Nova Scotia: This account is from 1967, and it involves a whole area of the country side, the Canadian Navy, Canadian Mounties, the coast guard, civilian crafts, divers, and a full blown search for a downed airplane that leads to a week-long show down with two USOs and the Canadian Navy. We cover these cases, a crazy one in Norway, and even a USO that messed with Christopher Columbus. If you think aliens are among us, just look to the waters and give this one a listen.
Especially in the last two years, those reporting on defense issues in the United States have seen a significant change in access to people and information compared to the relatively open environment of a decade and a half ago.How have things changed and how does this not only impact how military journalists do their job, but more importantly, how does it impact the ability for the American citizen to keep an eye on what is being done in their name with their money.Our guest for the full hour to discuss this and related issues with be Sam LaGrone.Sam is the editor of USNI News. He has covered legislation, acquisition and operations for the Sea Services since 2009 and spent time underway with the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps and the Canadian Navy.
On today's 'Global Exchange' Podcast, we turn our eyes to the Indo-Pacific, as we assess Canada's naval presence in the region, and the recent deployment of MV Asterix to take part in various multilateral exercises with Canada's Pacific allies. Join our host, Dave Perry, in conversation with CGAI Fellow Matthew Fisher, as they discuss Canada's naval presence around the Indo-Pacific, Chinese military build-up throughout the East and South China Seas, the successes of MV Asterix's recent deployment in the Pacific, as well as a future for the Canadian Navy in an increasingly militarized Pacific environment. Bios: Dave Perry (host) - David Perry is the Senior Analyst and Vice President with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. He received his PhD in political science from Carleton University, where his dissertation examined the link between defence budgeting and defence procurement. Matthew Fisher - Matthew Fisher was born in northwestern Ontario and raised there and in the Ottawa Valley. He has lived and worked abroad for 34 years as a foreign correspondent for the Globe and Mail, Sun Media and Postmedia, and is a Fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute. His assignments have taken him to 162 countries. He has been an eyewitness to 19 conflicts including Somalia, the Rwandan genocide, Chechnya, the Balkan Wars, Israel in Gaza and Lebanon, the two Gulf Wars and Afghanistan. Book Recommendations: - Matthew Fisher: "Operation Medusa: The Furious Battle That Saved Afghanistan from the Taliban" - by Major General David Fraser & Brian Hanington (https://www.amazon.ca/Operation-Medusa-Furious-Afghanistan-Taliban/dp/0771039301/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1529345444&sr=8-1&keywords=operation+medusa) Related Links: - "Beware of the Dragon: The Challenges of China's Assertive Posture" by Matthew Fisher [CGAI Policy Update] (https://www.cgai.ca/beware_of_the_dragon_the_challenges_of_china_s_assertive_posture) - "40 Years of ASEAN-Canada Partnership, and a Strategic Agenda for Tomorrow" by Venilla Rajaguru [CGAI Policy Update] (https://www.cgai.ca/40_years_of_asean_canada_partnership_and_a_strategic_agenda_for_tomorrow) - "A World Larger Than Trump's: China's" by Ferry de Kerckhove [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/a_world_larger_than_trumps_chinas) - "South China Sea and the New Great Game" by Marius Grinius [CGAI Policy Paper] (https://www.cgai.ca/south_china_sea) Recording Date: June 6th, 2018 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.
Wherein we have a weird intro, ask questions about veganinsm, then we discuss public urination, Capital City Comic Con, blackface cosplay, Indiana Jones 5 & 6, home brewing, larping, Ava DuVernay directing a New Gods movie, The Rock vs. Vin Diesel, Shazam, Kristen Wiig as the Cheetah in Wonder Woman 2, and we revisit Phil getting beat down by his son in Seattle. We also touch on video rental stores, Saturday morning cartoons, Phil's weird breathing and what it's like to tour a Canadian Navy vessel. All this and some good beer and a new guest host James!
This week we have a special guest with Ted Ordorico who is the host of Golf Talk Live! Ted was born in Hamilton, Ontario Canada. He currently resides in Panama City Beach, Florida. After attending High School in the early 1980’s, Ted served in the Canadian Navy and was stationed in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He later completed several sales and marketing courses at Mohawk College. Using his sales and marketing background, Ted held several business positions before starting his own business in the Credit and Collection’s industry. Having played golf since the age of seven, Ted brings a unique and progressive viewpoint to the Ted & Buck Golf brand. He has a true passion for golf which will allow him to bring a higher level of instruction to the game. He currently holds a USGTF-Level II Associate Member Teaching Professional certificate. Ted talks about his journey in the game and how he is doing all he can to help grow the game. Contact Ted - https://tedandbuckgolf.wordpress.com/about/
Serving for the Canadian Navy during World War II, Courtney became a radar officer, and later used his physics brilliance to advise the U.S. government during the Vietnam War, as part of a group of scientists called the JASONs.
Serving for the Canadian Navy during World War II, Courtney became a radar officer, and later used his physics brilliance to advise the U.S. government during the Vietnam War, as part of a group of scientists called the JASONs.
In this episode we talk about microbrews, music, and the first time we tried a beer.
The Genealogy Gems Podcast with Lisa Louise Cooke - Your Family History Show
Have you ever felt like you got the short end of the genealogy stick when it comes to family heirlooms? Maybe you haven't inherited much in the way of family photos or memorabilia, or maybe you feel like you've tapped out all the potential goodies that are out there to find. In this episode I'll share an email I got from Helen, because she reminds us that you should never say never. I've also got another amazing story about an adoption reunion. And we'll also check in with our Genealogy Gems Book Club Guru Sunny Morton about this quarter's featured book, The Lost Ancestor by Nathan Dylan Goodwin. And of course all kinds of other genealogy news and tips for you. We're going to take all that genealogy and technology noise out there and distill it down into the best of the best, the genealogy gems that you can use. I'm just back from several weeks on the road. Since we last got together in episode 178 I've been to Cape Cod to talk to the Cape Cod Genealogical Society about Time Travel with Google Earth, and all you Genealogy Gems Premium Members have that video class and handout available to you as part of your Premium membership – and if you're not a member click Premium in the main menu at genealogygems.com to learn more about that. And then Bill and I headed to Providence, RI where I was the keynote at the NERGC conference. That was my first time ever to New England so it was a real treat. And we teamed up once again with the Photo Detective and Family Chartmasters and held our free Outside the Box mini genealogy sessions in our booth which were very popular. Then I had a 2 day turnaround and Lacey and I were off to Anchorage Alaska to put on an all-day seminar at the Anchorage Genealogical Society. Another great group of genealogists! And Lacey and I added an extra couple of days to explore, and explore we did. We booked a half day ATV tour to explore the National forest outside Anchorage. Now this was before the start of tourist season, so there we are, to gals driving out of town, onto a dirt road and waiting at the meeting spot in the middle of nowhere where we met Bob the Guide. He looked like he was straight out of Duck Dynasty! He showed us how to drive the ATVs, assured us that the bears weren't quite out yet, and then packing his side arm pistol lead us out into the wilderness for 4 ½ hours of amazing scenery. It was like we had the entire forest to ourselves. This guide would pull over every once and while, whip out a telescopic lens on a tripod and in seconds would zero in on something way over on the mountain across the valley, and he'd say “look in there. See that clump of snow with legs, that's a Mountain Goat, or that's a Dall Sheep.” It was incredible. We saw moose, and muskrat, the biggest rabbit's I've ever seen in my entire life, which Bob the Guide called bunnies, and he was right, the only thing we never saw was bear. But that was just fine with me and Lacey! So after our mountain safari we flew home and I gave an all-day seminar in my own backyard in Denton, TX, and then Bill and I jumped in the suburban and drove to St. Charles Missouri where I spoke at the National Genealogical Society Conference. St. Charles is just on the other side of the river from St. Louis, and we were pleasantly surprised to find the a quaint little main street. Diahan Southard Your DNA Guide here at Genealogy Gems was with us and Diahan and I drug poor Bill in and out of every “foo foo potpourri” shop they had when we weren't busy meeting so many of you at the booth or in class. It was a 4 day conference, which is A LOT of genealogy, but we had a blast and again teamed up with Family Chartmasters, The Photo Detective and Family Tree Magazine for an Outside the Box extravaganza of free sessions in the booth. And this time Diahan Southard joined in with sessions on Genetic Genealogy. And all this reminds me of an email I received recently from Shelly. She writes: “I am a new listener and new premium member of Genealogy Gems. Thanks for getting me motivated to organize my research and get back into learning my family history. I had never thought about attending a genealogy conference before but listening to your podcasts has gotten me interested in going. There is a conference coming up in less than two weeks only 1 1/2 hours from me in St. Charles, Mo. I can't afford to attend the actual conference, but would it be worth it to just go to the free exhibit space? I listened to one of your podcasts that mentioned you and a few others give free mini classes. Please let me know what you think. Thanks, Shelly” I told Shelly that I thought it would absolutely be worth it. In fact, that is one of our goals with our free Outside the Box sessions in our booth - to give everyone a free opportunity to experience a genealogy conference. The hall is very large, there will be loads of exhibitors, and you not only attend any and all of our sessions, but at most larger conferences you'll usually also find companies like Ancestry, MyHeritage and FamilySearch holding sessions at their booths. Well Shelly took my advice and she wrote back. She says: “Thanks for your encouragement to attend the NGS exhibitor area! I was able to attend on Friday and enjoyed looking at all the booths and talking to some of the exhibitors. I was also able to attend a few Outside the Box sessions also, although yours were too crowded to see or hear very well! Thanks so much for doing this. While waiting for a free session to start in another area, I overheard two men talking about DNA for genealogical purposes and privacy. My ears perked up as they discussed an instance where a DNA sample sent to Ancestry.com was used to help solve a crime committed by a relative of the DNA tester. I don't have enough information to form any opinions on that case, but the question of privacy came up when I was asked my mother to take a DNA test for me. The first thing she said was that it sounded interesting but she was worried whether the government or the police could get ahold of the information. I encouraged her to read the privacy information on the site and to let me know, but I told her I didn't see how anyone could get the information. Her curiosity got the better of her, as I knew it would, and she agreed to the testing and I am awaiting the results. The funny thing is that my mother does have a criminal history and has served over ten years in prison (I was raised by my father from age 5). Hopefully there aren't any serious unsolved crimes my mom has been involved in! She is 64 now so hopefully the statute of limitations has passed for most crimes. I will let you know if the FBI come knocking on my door :)” I want to say thank you to all of you listening who stopped by the booth and welcome to all our new listeners who got to know us at these recent conferences and seminars, we are very glad you are here! Recent Family Tree Magazine Evernote Webinar: In the last year I've moved from Earthquake central (California) to Tornado Alley (Texas) and it's been a bit of an adjustment to say the least. 2 weeks ago while I was presenting a webinar on using Evernote for genealogy for Family Tree Magazine when my husband silently placed a note in front of me. It said that we were under tornado watch and if it got any worse he was hauling me off the computer and into the storm shelter! I hung in there, and thankfully it blew over and we finished the webinar. Genealogy wins again! (And yes, the video of the webinar is coming soon to Premium Membership.) Then last night we spent about an hour in our shelter room while our county got pummeled with torrential rain, non-stop lightening, and yes, even a few tornadoes touched down. Our devoted dogs Howie and Kota instinctively blocked the doorway to the shelter in an effort to keep us safe. They did a good job, and all is well! All this threat of danger and destruction has reinforced my decision to bring into our Genealogy Gems family a brand new sponsor. Backblaze is now the official back up of Lisa Louise Cooke's Genealogy Gems. If you've been to the RootsTech conference then you may already be familiar with them. Backblaze is a trusted online cloud backup service that truly makes backing up all your most precious computer files super easy. The thought of losing my genealogy files is too much to bear. Now I can concentrate on keeping my loved ones safe through the storms of life because I know Backblaze is taking care of my files and photos! Many of you have asked me which company I use to back up my files. I've done my homework and Backblaze is my choice. I invite you to visit and get all your files backed up once and for all. “Dear Lisa, Thanks for the latest email. I have been using Backblaze for a year now. I thankfully have not needed their complete services :-), but I love the feeling of being protected. Have a great weekend! It was so nice to meet you at Roostech in February. Thanks, Ellen” Tyler Moss, the dean of Family Tree University wrote me after a recent webinar I gave for them: “One woman typed an ellipsis (…) in to the chat box. I messaged her back and said “I'm sorry, did you mean to send a question? All I see are three periods.” And she said, “Oh no, I'm just in wonder at all the awesome things I can now do in Evernote!” The webinar we were doing was called “Enhance Your Genealogy with Evernote” and in that session which we recorded on to video as well I covered 10 terrific genealogy projects you can use Evernote for to improve your research, organization and productivity. My motto these days is, save time by being more efficient so you have more time to spend with your ancestors, and that's what this training session was all about. And the good news for all of you who are Genealogy Gems Premium Members is that the video and downloadable handout are coming very soon to the Premium Videos section of genealogygems.com. Look for the announcement of its release in our weekly free newsletter. You can sign up for the free Genealogy Gems weekly e-newsletter on our homepage. GEM: Evernote Library Project Create an Evernote Genealogy Book Library: Create a new notebook called “Library” With your smart phone or tablet, snap photos of the cover of each of your genealogical books Send the photos to the Library notebook in Evernote (on your mobile device tap the share icon and tap Evernote. You will need to have authorized the Evernote app.) Another option is to email them to your unique Evernote email address which will also place them in Evernote. Evernote will apply Optical Character Recognition (OCR) to each image making them keyword searchable. To see if you already have a book, tap the notebook and then search an applicable keyword. Inspiration and motivation from Helen: A recent email from listener Helen reminds us to search our basements and attics for unique and amazing family history finds. There's no substitute for being able to tell family members' stories through their own words and photographs. “I just had to tell you about my recent find. My late father-in-law served in the Canadian Navy for 39 years, entering Naval College when he was only 14. Most of my knowledge about his life came from talking with him before he died. Of course, then I did not know the questions to ask. “About a month ago, I was preparing for a lecture on his life for a local World War 1 Seminar. I starting looking around in our basement as I knew we had some material from when we cleared out his house when he died, but I had no idea of just what exciting material I would find. “I found his personal diaries, with the earliest from 1916! The journals give an amazing first-person record of naval service from a person who devoted his life to the service of his country. I was able to weave his actual words into the somewhat dry official record of his long time service [ending with] his being presented with a Commander of the British Empire medal shortly before his retirement. “I am so grateful that the family saved these invaluable documents through the myriad of moves that a naval officer's career entails. In a different box, I found his photographs from the same era—some even earlier than the journals. I am now seriously considering publishing the journals along with the photographs, as they deserved to be shared.” Genealogy Gems Premium members can to access Premium podcast episode 116 to hear a discussion between two authors of books on life-story writing, and to access a Premium podcast AND video on how to make a family history video Her Birth Mom Was Her Co-Worker! Birth Family Reunion A woman recently went searching for her birth mom after receiving a copy of her adoption records (these in her home state of Ohio). She didn't have to search very far: just in a different department at her workplace. “When [La-Sonya] Mitchell-Clark first received her birth records in the mail on Monday and saw the name Francine Simmons, she immediately plugged it into Facebook,” reports the story on . It didn't take long for her to recognize her mother as a woman who worked at the same business she did. “Following a tearful reunion, the two…discovered that they live just six minutes away from one another,” reports the article. La-Sonya also learned that she has three birth sisters, one of whom also works at the same company. Wow! Company picnics and water cooler chats must suddenly seem a lot more meaningful after this birth family reunion. Learn to use your own DNA to search for genetic relatives (whether you're adopted or not!) in our with CeCe Moore, a leading expert who appears regularly on television shows to talk about finding family with DNA. Genealogy Gems Book Club Our featured book for the 2nd quarter of 2015 is Sunny's Book Recommendations: by Nathan Dylan Goodwin by Nathan Dylan Goodwin by Stephen Molyneux by Yaron Reshef Jimmy Fox's Nick Herald Genealogical Mystery series: , and Nathan Dylan Goodwin does have two other titles in the same series. I've read them both. Hiding the Past takes us into a genealogical mystery set in World War II and it's a similar type of read as The Lost Ancestor. I enjoyed it. The Orange Lilies is a novella set at Christmastime. Here Morton puts his skills to work—and his emotions—to confront the story of his own origins and a family story from the Western Front in World War I a century ago. It's a more personal story and Nathan I think is pushing into newer territory as a writer in dealing with more intimate emotion. But I like seeing Morton have these experiences. I also have a few more titles to recommend along these lines. It's that “If you liked this book, we think you'll also like…” The Marriage Certificate by Stephen Molyneux. This is a novel. I opened to the first page and the About the Author made me laugh: Stephen, amateur genealogist, lives in Hampshire and the South of France with two metal detectors and a long-suffering wife.” The book opens with a scenario many of us may be sympathetic with. A genealogy buff buys a marriage certificate he sees on display at an antiques gallery. He begins researching the couple with an idea of returning the certificate to them. Eventually he uncovers several secrets, one with some money attached to it, but others are also chasing this money. It may sound a bit far-fetched but it doesn't unfold that way. I like the surprise twists that bring the story into the present day. I also liked living out a little fantasy of own through Peter, the main character: that of being that genealogical research hero who brings something valuable from the pasts to living relatives today. Another book I recently enjoyed is Out of the Shoebox: An Autobiographical Mystery by Yaron Reshef. This one's a more serious, and I think a little more sophisticated, read. In this memoir (so a true story), Yaron gets a phone call about a piece of property his father purchased in Israel years ago. He and his sister can inherit it, but only if they can prove that man was their father. He goes on an international paper chase into the era of World War II, the Holocaust and the making of Israel. Then a forgotten bank account surfaces. There's more, of course, in Yaron's two-year quest to understand the tragedies of his family's past and recover some of its treasures. There's another series I've been made aware of but haven't read yet. This is Jimmy Fox's Nick Herald Genealogical Mystery series: Deadly Pedigree, Jackpot Blood and Lineage and Lies. The hero is an American genealogist who lives and works in New Orleans, of course one of the most colorful and historical parts of the U.S. I'll put links to all of these on our Genealogy Gems Book Club webpage, which you can find at .
Episode 0x17-- Turkey Time We're going to try to keep this one relatively short. Seriously. Of course, it's a day late because I did a boo boo on the recording. Don't ask. Upcoming over the next hour... Lots of News Breaches SCADAs DERPs!!! and then our discussion topic-- And if you've got commentary, please sent it tomailbag@liquidmatrix.org for us to check out. DISCLAIMER: It's not that explicit, but you may want to use headphones if you're at work. ADDITIONAL DISCLAIMER: In case it is unclear, this is the story of 4 opinionated infosec pros who have sufficient opinions of their own they don't need to speak for anyone except themselves. Ok? Good. In this episode: News Hack any skype account in 6 easy steps FACEBOOK SSL FOR EVERYONE Linux rootkit doing iFrame injections [Full Disclosure] [CrowdStrike] Dissecting a Facebook Scam Telstra - still can't get security right Killing 4G networks with a suitcase radio thingy Wikid Publishes free eGuide on adding 2factor Web Engineer's Online Toolbox Breaches - The never ending never ending story... FreeBSD intruded upon Skype Adobe NASA - good at going to Mars, not so much at keeping laptops safe Health facilities in Mass and RI lose tapes The SCADAs (WARNING: PDF) From Luigi Auriemma - ABB has problems that look like CoDeSys Obama signs secret directive to help thwart cyberattacks Errata / DERP of the week award United States on Brink of Major Cyber Attack, Industry Executive Predicts Deloitte Center for Cyber Innovation Mailbag / Bizarro Land RE: Canadian Satellites Hey guys. Thanks for the shout-out in Episode 14 regarding the Diginotar report. Unfortunately I'm going to have to award you guys a mini-derp award for your comments that same episode on the story about the Canadian Navy buying satellite services from Inmarsat as satellites just happen to be my area of expertise. Yes, Canada does have its own communications satellites. They are managed by a company called Telesat. However, they are not of use to the Canadian Navy because they are located in the wrong place, operate on the wrong frequencies, and provide the wrong types of services for what the Navy needs. Communications satellites of this type operate in the geostationary belt (GEO), an orbit around the Equator 36,000 km above the Earth. The radio spectrum in this orbit is pretty congested, so early on international regulation of the satellites in this orbit and the spectrum they use was given to an organization called the ITU. Countries apply to the ITU for specific orbital slots and frequencies in the GEO belt and then license those to their companies. Canada has slots over North America and associated frequencies that are used by Telesat for what's called Fixed Satellite Services (FSS) - mainly broadcast TV and a host of communications services to remote communities in northern Canada. But these frequencies and antenna patterns are not what's used for mobile communications, nor does Canada have any satellite slots in other locations to provide global coverage which is kinda important for ships. Inmarsat on the other hand has the slots and frequency allocations to specialize in Mobile Satellite Services (MSS). They have a fleet of satellites located at various points around the Equator to give global coverage and the types of frequencies and coverage to provide mobile services to ships. Pretty much if you're operating a ship you're going to buy services from Inmarsat. More: Telesat and Inmarsat Brian W. Skyrim Jokes Hey guys, I don't have any Skyrim jokes but do have an odd anecdote for you. While playing Skyrim and listening to the LSD, I've found that I _have_ to turn off the xbox kinect controls or else bad things happen. Apparently Matt's voice is finely tuned as a Weirding Word. I'll be merrily bopping around a character in a dungeon of some type when, all of a sudden, a dragon shout get kicked off and kills all attempts at stealth that I've been trying to muster. It's only Matt's voice that kicks off the shouts. Take that for what you will. John D. Fus Roh Dah! Wrong questions being asked about security involvement in PMO/SDLC work Hey guys, I'm listening to 0x15 and a question made in there really got in between my teeth. "Does making security part of the SDLC make the software more secure?" is the wrong question to be asking. Whether or not having risk evaluations or threat modeling part of the SDLC should be a concern but not the approach I've found work when I've introduced it into the SDLCs of which I've been involved. Let's break out of our security cliques for a moment and realize that ultimately many of use tell ourselves that what we do matters in order to justify the dissonance we have in our brains for putting up with the crap we do because we actually enjoy what we do, for the most part. By and large, we're not altruists. Having the guts to come out and say "Yeah, I know what I do for an organization rarely makes the world a better place, but gosh darn it I like/love what I do." can go a long way to asking the right questions to keep ourselves employed and pertinent to the business that pays us to do cool things. Once you get out of the "what I do is important, dammit" mindset, asking the following question better serves us as a whole. Does making security part of the SDLC/project/product make the business more money or save the business more money had it not been part of the SDLC/project/product as much as we're pushing? If you can justify the change, you can be relatively assured that someone in charge of playing with the moneys with listen. Phrasing the question that way also lends to promoting the idea to the money people that what they do is ultimately important and feeds their own dissonance hating mechanisms. John D. P.S. This approach has also saved me from the dreaded infosec burnout. In Closing Movie Review Matt saw Twilight - point and laugh! We do research too - Ben's running a survey and will publish results. Check it out! The Security Conference Library If you're interested in helping out with openCERT.ca, drop a line to info@openCERT.ca Contribute to the Strategic Defense Execution Standard (#SDES) and you'll be Doing Infosec Right in no time. Upcoming Appearances: James at SecurityZone in Cali, Colombia Signing up for a SANS course? Be sure to use the code "Liquidmatrix_150" and save $150 off the course fee! 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Trevor tells us a couple of stories from his not-so-sober days in the Canadian Navy. Yes, they have one of those.
Canadian Navy and International Naval Security The Canadian warship HMCS ”Calgary”, a multi-role patrol frigate, is scheduled for deployment to the Persian Gulf in 2008. Commander Kelly Larkin will talk about the Canadian Navy's role in helping to maintain naval security, as part of the USA led coalition forces, operating in that part of the world. Given the tense political climate in the Middle East, the mission is bound to have some elements of danger not normally experienced elsewhere. Commander Larkin will also give his thoughts on Canada's northern coastal waters, which could become navigable in the not too distant future. Certainly a very challenging test would await the Canadian Navy in parts of the Arctic Ocean and Northwest Passage, where waters have not previously been navigated. Few, if any, can accurately predict what effect global warming will have in general and on the Canadian Navy in particular, but no doubt Kelly Larkin will have an educated guess on the latter. Speaker: Commander Kelly Larkin CD, SSM Kelly Larkin was born in Vancouver, BC in 1961. He became a Sea Cadet in his early teens and joined the Canadian Navy in 1980. In working through the ranks, Commander Larkin has experience with most aspects of Navy life, including several postings aboard Submarines. Promoted to the rank of Naval Commander in 2002, he was given command of HMCS “Protecteur” in 2005 and since August 01, 2006, Larkin has been in charge of HMCS “Calgary”. Moderator: T. B. A. Date: November 26, 2007 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Andy's Place (Free designated parking just outside) Anderson Hall, University of Lethbridge Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch) and students $5.00
Canadian Navy and International Naval Security The Canadian warship HMCS ”Calgary”, a multi-role patrol frigate, is scheduled for deployment to the Persian Gulf in 2008. Commander Kelly Larkin will talk about the Canadian Navy's role in helping to maintain naval security, as part of the USA led coalition forces, operating in that part of the world. Given the tense political climate in the Middle East, the mission is bound to have some elements of danger not normally experienced elsewhere. Commander Larkin will also give his thoughts on Canada's northern coastal waters, which could become navigable in the not too distant future. Certainly a very challenging test would await the Canadian Navy in parts of the Arctic Ocean and Northwest Passage, where waters have not previously been navigated. Few, if any, can accurately predict what effect global warming will have in general and on the Canadian Navy in particular, but no doubt Kelly Larkin will have an educated guess on the latter. Speaker: Commander Kelly Larkin CD, SSM Kelly Larkin was born in Vancouver, BC in 1961. He became a Sea Cadet in his early teens and joined the Canadian Navy in 1980. In working through the ranks, Commander Larkin has experience with most aspects of Navy life, including several postings aboard Submarines. Promoted to the rank of Naval Commander in 2002, he was given command of HMCS “Protecteur” in 2005 and since August 01, 2006, Larkin has been in charge of HMCS “Calgary”. Moderator: T. B. A. Date: November 26, 2007 Time: Noon - 1:30 PM Location: Andy's Place (Free designated parking just outside) Anderson Hall, University of Lethbridge Cost: $10.00 (includes lunch) and students $5.00
Serving for the Canadian Navy during World War II, Courtney became a radar officer, and later used his physics brilliance to advise the U.S. government during the Vietnam War, as part of a group of scientists called the JASONs.