Podcasts about Canadian Red Cross

The media's focus on military and warfare consumes a vast amount of attention, neglecting other major threats. Today, Colin Robertson sits down Joe Ingram, Dr. Ted Manning, Geoff Strong and Andrew Welch to discuss global warming, harming biodiversity, health impacts, and refusal to acknowledge the need for social change. // Participants' bios - Joe Ingram is the Chairman of GreenTech labs, served with the International Development Agency, former President/CEO of the North-South Institute, was the Deputy Director at the World Bank Institute, including as its Special Representative to the UN and WTO. - Dr. Ted Manning is the President of Tourisk Inc., a consultant to the UN World Tourism Organization, advisor to the World Wildlife Fund and lectures in tourism and environmental topics internationally. - Geoff Strong is an atmospheric climate scientist, sits of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome, a fellow and former national President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society. He was nominated in 2023 for the prestigious Patterson Medal from Environment Canada. - Andrew Welch is the author of The Value Crisis and sits of the Board of Directors for the Canadian Association for the Club of Rome. He is an Emergency Response Team Site Manager (volunteer) with the Canadian Red Cross, and was a founding member of their National Disaster Management Evaluation Team. // Host bio: Colin Robertson is a former diplomat and Senior Advisor to the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, www.cgai.ca/colin_robertson // Reading Recommendations: - "Canadian Industry and Security on an Age of Existential Threat", by Joe Ingram. - The Value Crisis, by Andrew Welch. - Risk and Resilience in the Era of Climate Change, by Vinod Thomas. - The Age of American Unreason in a Culture of Lies, by Susan Jacoby. - Sustainable Tourism in the Americas, by Ted Manning. - Silent Spring, by Rachel Carson. - Anaximander: And the Birth of Science, by Carlo Rovelli. // Music Credit: Drew Phillips | Producer: Jordyn Carroll // Recording Date: February 18, 2025 Release date: March 24, 2025

In this next episode of the Heidrick & Struggles Leadership Podcast, Heidrick & Struggles' Sean McLean speaks to Theresa Roessel, the CFO of Canada Diagnostic Centres, about her 30-year career journey in finance. Theresa has led large global teams through strategic, collaborative leadership and proactive approaches to complex business issues. She has worked as CFO at the Calgary Zoo, as well as with CNOOC International. She also has served on the board of the Canadian Red Cross, among many others.In this conversation, Theresa shares her journey and discusses the leadership capabilities that have helped her succeed and navigate change, as well as how the finance function is adapting to evolving AI tools and capabilities, how her board experience has impacted how she approaches her executive mandates, and what organizations can do to build a more gender-diverse finance function. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you prepare for the inevitability of a power outage? What role does your utility provider play in restoring power? How are they being proactive about future outages? In this episode of thinkenergy, host Trevor Freeman shines the light on power outages and the strategies used by utilities to manage them. Learn about preventive measures, emergency responses, and the tools Hydro Ottawa uses to restore power quickly and enhance grid resilience. Listen in. Related links ●     Canadian Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/for-home-and-family/get-a-kit ●     Hydro Ottawa Outage Centre: https://hydroottawa.com/en/outages-safety/outage-centre ●     Hydro Ottawa Emergency Preparedness: https://hydroottawa.com/en/outages-safety/emergency-preparedness ●     Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/ ●     Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en    To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405 To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited  Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa  Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa  Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod   Transcript: Trevor Freeman  00:07 Welcome to a think energy short hosted by me, Trevor Freeman. This is a bite sized episode designed to be a quick summary of a specific topic or idea related to the world of energy. This is meant to round out our collective understanding of the energy sector, and will complement our normal guest interview episodes. Thanks for joining and happy listening.  Hey everyone, and welcome back, as you heard in the intro, this is a think energy short, so it'll just be me diving into a certain topic that helps round out our understanding of the energy world. Today, we're talking about something that we've all experienced or has affected us in one way or another. At some point power outages. So, a power outage is never fun. Nobody wants to go through that, but as we increasingly electrify our lives, they become more and more impactful when our mode of transportation and our method of heating and cooling our homes relies on electricity, we want that power back as soon as possible. Today, we're going to look at how utilities like Hydro Ottawa manage outages, from prevention to repairs so that we get power back on as soon as possible. Now here in Ottawa, we all know how unpredictable the weather can be. One minute it's a blizzard, the next it's sunny and 15 degrees outside, or vice versa. And over the past few years, we've seen it all from wild wind storms, everybody remembers the derecho, tornados, ice storms, floods, we've kind of run the gamut of weather, and that's going to continue as climate change changes our global weather patterns, we're going to see more and more extreme weather. So, this is a topic that's not going anywhere. It's also not just mother nature that's throwing us curveballs. Sometimes it's a squirrel or another animal that's, you know, causing mischief on our power lines, or a car that takes out a hydro pole, or just equipment reaching the end of its life. Whatever the cause, when the power goes out, all we want to know is one thing, when will it be back on? So today, we'll go behind the scenes a little bit and see how we tackle outages from start to finish. We'll look at the strategies that we use to prevent outages, the priorities that we follow during a storm, and the lessons learned to improve the grid for the future. So, let's dive in.  The first topic is prevention. Now we can't predict all outages. For example, if it's animal interference or a car accident, we can't predict that. But, for weather related outages, you might be surprised to know that Hydro, Ottawa has a team monitoring the weather, 24/7. They're kind of like our weather detectives, and they look at forecasts and try to predict potential impacts to the grid related to weather. Even when the skies are clear, however, our crews are working hard to prepare ourselves for things like inclement weather. They're out there, inspecting lines, trimming trees and upgrading equipment. Think of it as giving our entire electrical system a regular health checkup. Speaking of health checkups, trees are a major culprit when it comes to outages, especially here in the Ottawa Valley, where we have so many trees and a lot of forested and wooded areas, which is great, it's why we love this area, but that can interfere with our power lines. So Hydro Ottawa has a team of dedicated arborists who work year-round to keep branches trimmed and clear of power lines. But sometimes there is a storm on the horizon, and that's when things kick into high gear. Our crews are put on standby. We alert our customers through email and text and social media in order to be as prepared as possible and let us respond quickly when an outage does happen. So, during the storm, when the storm hits and the power goes out, what happens then? While restoring power isn't as simple as just flipping a switch. Hydro Ottawa follows a carefully structured plan to ensure safety and that we get the lights back on as quickly as possible. Let's take the example of a major storm that has caused widespread outages across our service territory. Our first job is to investigate the extent of the damage and understand what's actually happened. Where is there damage on our system? Now when it comes to restoration, safety is our number one priority, so we want to address any hazards like downed power lines immediately, as soon as we find out about them, and that's both for the safety of the public and the safety of our crews. Now our crews may be out there even while the storm is still going on, so safety is absolutely paramount, and we ensure that they work safely. The next focus of ours would be critical infrastructure. So, this is things like our own substations and main power lines, the real backbone of our system that provides power to the rest of the city, and then we look at the essential services. So, these would be things like hospitals, water treatment plants, things that our emergency responders need. We then move on to widespread outages. So, our goal is to bring customers back on as soon as possible. And we look for those areas where we can get the largest number of customers back on the quickest. After that, we would move to smaller neighborhoods and smaller clusters, those pockets of outages where there are less customers impacted. And finally, we move on to individual homes and businesses that might be out. Now it's important to note here that if those homes and businesses have sustained damage to their own electrical equipment, so something that is customer owned, that may need to be addressed before we're able to restore power, and the customer needs to work with a licensed electrician to make those repairs before we can turn the power back on. But the good news is is we will work with a customer and help them understand what's required on their side in order for us to restore power safely. Again, I can't stress this enough, we want to make sure we do everything as safe as possible for the customers and for our crews. Throughout this entire process, communication is absolutely critical. So, we want to be communicating with our customers about what's happening on the grid, hopefully giving some insight into when they might expect the power to be back on. To do this, we use outage maps on our website and on our app, text alerts, and social media in order to communicate. Now, it's important to know here that we provide initial restoration times, but those may change once our crew gets on the site and assesses the damage, or as a project progresses and we understand what's required to get that power back on. So, sometimes restoration times can change, and they are dependent on a number of different factors. Can be weather conditions, the location of the outage, how severe the damage is, and what other outages are happening on the grid. During an outage, it's important that you as the customer also stay safe. So, in the winter, stay in your home as long as it's safe and warm and you have food and water. The city during widespread outages, or if an emergency is declared, may open emergency warming centers or cooling centers during the summer months. And you can get more information on that by listening to local broadcasts, by looking at city resources and also checking out Hydro Ottawa resources. One thing I can say is that during a storm and while there's a power outage, our crews will be at work, 24/7, until power is restored to every customer. Okay. So, the storm is over and the power is restored, so the work stops there, right? Wrong. After every storm, we look for lessons learned to improve our response and improve the grid's resiliency. So, we look at outage data, response times, the repair efforts, to really refine our strategies and determine where improvements can be made. One question that we often get, especially after storms, is, why not just put all the power lines underground to prevent storm related outages? While that may sound like a great idea, the reality is that underground systems are significantly more expensive, sometimes up to 11 times the cost of overhead lines. So, undergrounding may work in some cases, it's definitely not a one size fits all fix. The last section to talk about is how to be prepared power outages, unfortunately, will happen. We can't be 100% sure that we can prevent them. So how can you make sure you're prepared? Well, the Canadian Red Cross recommends having an emergency kit ready with enough supplies to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours. Think about things like food, water, medications, flashlights, a battery powered radio, anything you might need to be self-sufficient for that 72-hour period. There are lots more tips that you can find on this on Hydro Ottawa's website. So have a look.  That wraps up today's episode. We've covered a number of different things, from before storm to after storm and continuous improvement. Just remember that you can stay informed by visiting Hydro Ottawa's outage map on our website or on our mobile app. You can follow us on social media and make sure you sign up for outage alerts. Thanks for tuning in to a think energy short and join us next time for another guest interview.  Thanks for tuning in to another episode of The thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts, and it would be great if you could leave us a review. It really helps to spread the word. As always, we would love to hear from you, whether it's feedback, comments or an idea for a show or a guest, you can always reach us at thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com

Brad Gross, who recently sold the Sutherland Hotel, joins Hal. Plus, Canadian Red Cross is hosting a new first aid course for cats and dogs

Hello friends and welcome back to Thrive Beyond Size. It's been quite a while since I've shared an interview with you so I'm very excited to share one today. I've become passionate about advocating for weight-inclusive care in healthcare and addressing anti-fat bias and weight discrimination in the world and now I'm introducing you to someone who fights weight discrimination in spas. A spa trip is a day to feel relaxed, pampered, and rejuvenated, but often if you live in a bigger body, a spa visit is anything but. So I'm thrilled to introduce Sherilyn Trompetter, the co-founder of the Larger Luxury Certification that designates businesses as welcoming to bodies of all sizes.Sherilyn Trompetter and her co-founder, Sky McLaughlan, were international business professionals travelling around the world and simply visiting spas worldwide for rest and relaxation. But after another humiliating spa visit that happened only because she is a person in a larger body in a spa, Sherilyn decided nobody else would be hurt the way she was and Larger Luxury was born. I talked to Sherilyn about her personal experiences and how Larger Luxury makes a difference through its online education and certification. Sherilyn explains the many things that negatively impact a spa experience for people with bigger bodies: everything from not having large enough robes to not having tables weight-rated for larger bodies. She also breaks down how easy these issues are to address and how to convey messages of inclusivity in marketing. This conversation is so necessary and the work Larger Luxury is doing is so profound. I enjoyed talking with Sherilyn so much and I truly hope you all find our conversation as encouraging as I did.__About Sherilyn Trompetter:Sherilyn is a compassionate and authentic professional who has worked in various themes of diversity, equity and inclusion for over two decades. Sherilyn brings a trauma-informed approach to consulting organizations and coaching individuals and groups. A masterful facilitator, Sherilyn is able to elicit powerful insights and initiate transformative experiences. Sherilyn has extensive community service and volunteer experience. She co-founded ACT Alberta: the Action Coalition on Human Trafficking, the leading research-based and outcome-focused human trafficking organization in Alberta. She has a passion for multiculturalism, social justice and community service and has over 15 years of board experience.Sherilyn has extensive experience working for and with complex and hierarchical unionized environments such as the University of Alberta, the Government of Alberta, and various law enforcement agencies including the RCMP, and the Canadian Red Cross. She has successfully managed projects upwards of $10 million specializing in the development and training of people and systems improvement.__Resources discussed in this episode:RG Spa in Edmonton, AB__Learn more about Sherilyn Trompetter:Website: LargerLuxury.comLinktr.ee: LargerLuxuryOfficialLarger Luxury on InstagramLarger Luxury on LinkedInSherilyn Trompetter on LinkedInEmail SherilynLearn more about Dr. Michelle Tubman and Wayza Health:Website: www.wayzahealth.comFollow me on Facebook and InstagramEmail Michelle: michelle@wayzahealth.com

My guest today is Trisha Fuller. Trisha Fuller is a Master Hypnotist/ NLP Practitioner, Trainer and International Speaker. Owner of Sherwood Park Hypnosis Center and The Canadian Hypnosis Academy. Trisha is passionate about helping others achieve their goals and design their successful future with hypnosis and NLP skills with private online sessions, corporate trainings, seminars and courses. Her inspiration and motivation stems from her own personal triumphs with hypnosis, Quitting Smoking and Hypnotic Childbirth. These successes inevitably changed the course of her life. Once a Laboratory and X-ray Technician, now a successful business owner with multiple clinic locations and a vocational school. Her teaching background is enhanced from years of teaching First Aid and CPR with the Canadian Red Cross and the Heart and Stroke Foundation, as well as Hypnosis for Childbirth with Hypnobabies. As a wife and mother of 3, living in a remote rural location she has had to learn to become curious and discover alternatives to building her business, balancing career and family, while commuting. This has broadened her perception of opportunities that people truly have. Helping clients, students and entrepreneurs, find their unique solutions, using hypnosis and NLP is her main focus. In this episode we discuss hypnotherapy, NLP, forgiveness, transformation and asking for help.Website - https://learnhypnosis.ca/IG - https://www.instagram.com/learnhypnosis.ca/FB - https://www.facebook.com/trisha.fuller.5/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/canadianhypnosisacademy/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@LearnHypnosis.caTrishaFullerX (Twitter) - https://x.com/hypnosisablearnIn this episode you will learn:1. What some common misconceptions about Hypnosis and NLP.2. The difference between a Hypnotherapist and a Master Hypnotherapist.3. Some of the most common reasons that people use Hypnotherapy. "Let's just start at the beginning. There is definitely basic hypnosis. Like you just learn the actual skills and then there's like clinical, there's advanced hypnosis, NLP practitioner, NLP master pack, all of these things." - 00:05:03"I'm a guide with a very specific tool set. And I think this is a future question for you. I don't do other modalities. I do hypnosis and NLP."- 00:25:49"You are the exact person you were meant to be. And everything that you have gone through was meant to happen and there's no shame and guilt in that." - 00:53:24Are you an author speaker coach or entrepreneur building a brand in today's very crowded marketplace? How do you stand out? Join me on Sept 27th and learn how to empower your message and shine as a guest on podcasts for just $97. Imagine stepping into that interview with clarity and conviction, connecting deeply with listeners who are eager to hear what you have to say. Imagine the satisfaction of knowing you've nailed it, leaving your audience inspired and wanting more. This would position you as an authority to thousands of people in your industry. Let's turn those nerves into excitement and make sure you shine on your podcast appearance. Together, we'll boost your confidence, polish your messaging for impact, and get you ready to deliver an interview that makes people fall in love with your from the first words. Ready to shine on podcasts? Let's do this! Click the link below to register.https://empowerographypodcast.com/empower-your-messageContact Brad:WebsiteInstagramLinkedInYouTubeX (Twitter)TikTok#empowerographypodcast #women #womensempowerment #empowherment #entrepreneurship #womeninentrepreneurship #empoweredwomen #empowerelevateeducate #findingyourpurpose #podcast #womensupportingwomen #soulalignment #heartcentered #selflove #resilience #personalgrowth #mindset #spirituality #healing #heartspace #forgiveness #hypnotherapy #masterhypnotherapist #NLP #alignment #transformation #intuition #askingforhelp #innergrowth #innerjourney #receiving

On the day of WWE's Bash in Berlin, Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias return to look back at the week of wrestling, including the fallout from AEW's ALL IN: LONDON, the strange happenings on AEW Dynamite that followed, and the high and low lights from WWE's Raw and SmackDown. Today is also the final day to order the autographed "Ouzos" poster designed by James Zintel in support of the Jasper Wildfire Relief Efforts through the Canadian Red Cross! LIMITED EDITION "OUZOS" SIGNED POSTERS AVAILABLE! 100% of proceeds donated to Canadian Red Cross Jasper Wildfire Relief Designed by sensational Canadian artist James Zintel, we are selling these 11 x  17" Posters, SIGNED by hosts of the Alternate Commentary Table, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis! Printing costs have been donated, and any savings from your $5 shipping charge will also be added to the donation total.  Orders will be accepted by E-MAIL ONLY to mcguireshow@yahoo.com by August 31, 2024 Payments accepted by e-transfer and PayPal. Orders will be fulfilled the first week of September, 2024, and shipped in order they are received. Full details at www.mcguireshow.com

Join the #gWo, Dimitri Korolis and Mitch Hontzias for another week back in wrestling on TV, and get their always entertaining takes from the fan point of view going into AEW ALL IN: LONDON tomorrow and more! In addition to looking at the big PPV, the guys discuss: Kevin Owens v. Cody Rhodes Are some acts getting stale? Tonga Loa's new championship Can wrestling rely too much on nostalgia? and LOTS more! Also, this is the last week to get your orders in for the ACT poster in support of the Jasper Wildfire Relief Fund through the Canadian Red Cross! LIMITED EDITION "OUZOS" SIGNED POSTERS AVAILABLE! 100% of proceeds donated to Canadian Red Cross Jasper Wildfire Relief Designed by sensational Canadian artist James Zintel, we are selling these 11 x  17" Posters, SIGNED by hosts of the Alternate Commentary Table, Mitch Hontzias and Dimitri Korolis! Printing costs have been donated, and any savings from your $5 shipping charge will also be added to the donation total.  Orders will be accepted by E-MAIL ONLY to mcguireshow@yahoo.com by August 31, 2024 Payments accepted by e-transfer and PayPal. Orders will be fulfilled the first week of September, 2024, and shipped in order they are received. Full details at www.mcguireshow.com  

Harvard Media is proud to be part of Alberta's Day of Caring on July 31. Gaylene Weidlich from the Wood Buffalo Community Foundation also talks about their fundraising efforts. We also hear from the Canadian Red Cross on other ways to help.

Travis Currah and Sheldon Jones recap Week 8 of the 2024 CFL season!   00:00 - Open / Jasper National Park Update   Donate to the Jasper Community Team Society: https://www.jaspercommunityteamsociety.ca/checkout/donate?donatePageId=60ad5be9168dee722d3a243f    Donate to the Canadian Red Cross: https://give.redcross.ca/page/24AWA?clientId=17223082504433303899&elementTitle=Popup&elementName=2024%20Alberta%20Wildfires%20Appeal%20-%20PopUp&_lang=en-CA    To Jasper With Love t-shirt: https://nationgear.ca/products/to-jasper-with-love-t-shirt    06:03 - Where will Nathan Rourke end up? 16:12 - Saskatchewan Roughriders @ Montreal Alouettes 33:50 - Calgary Stampeders @ Ottawa REDBLACKS 45:30 - Winnipeg Blue Bombers @ Toronto Argonauts 58:23 - Hamilton Tiger-Cats @ Edmonton Elks 01:15:46 - Sheldon's updated Power Rankings 01:16:37 - CFL fantasy   SUBSCRIBE on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp1-WTbs82THRNHc-RQbCVA    Get your 2 and Out merch: https://2-and-out-cfl.myspreadshop.ca/    Join our CFL Fantasy league! https://gamezone.cfl.ca/fantasy/leagues/join?league_code=78AYUJ9C    Join 2 and Out for CFL Pick 'Em! https://gamezone.cfl.ca/pickem/api/share/league/eyJ0IjoiMTc1MCIsImxvY2FsZSI6ImVuIiwidXNlcklkIjo5NzMxLCJsZWFndWVJZCI6MzMzN30= 

Illegal drug use in Corner Brook is on the rise, according to a coordinator who regularly hands out naloxone kits. Police are warning people about the increase of dangerous drugs which may have caused two recent deaths in the city. The Safe Works Access Program - or "SWAP" - is dedicated to trying to keep drug users safe - and it's trying to keep up with demands for its services. Jessica Rex, SWAP's manager in Corner Brook spoke with the CBC's Colleen Connors. Meanwhile, The Canadian Red Cross has a free, online first aid course available to help people respond to opioid poisoning. Kimiko Hirakida is a first aid training partner with the organization, and she spoke with Bernice Hillier.

Slay the Spire 2 is happening. This is NOT a drill. Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter (... X?)! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:15 - iii initiative showcase 00:03:25 - Slay the Spire 2 00:30:00 - Islets 00:40:00 - Marvel's Midnight Suns Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Let's talk about some games!    Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter (... X?)! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:50 - What game does Kate have to play? 00:05:10 - Princess Peach: Showtime! 00:14:20 - Lies of P 00:38:59 - Balatro Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

It's time to make our predictions for the world of gaming in 2024 and see who won last year's competition!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter (... X?)! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:09 - Persona 3: Reload  00:27:58 - 2023 predictions recap and winner! 00:35:30 - Our 2024 gaming predictions Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

We're back! It's one of our favourite episodes too - let's give out some awards!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter (... X?)! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:09 - Awards Rules 00:05:39 - Most Surprising 00:11:20 - Best Co-Op 00:18:10 - Most Anticipated 00:24:01 - Best Comfort Food 00:32:55 - Best New Mechanic 00:43:50 - Best Music or Soundtrack 00:49:56 - Most Screenshottable 00:55:40 - Favourite Character 01:01:05 - Most Unique Game 01:07:30 - Best Ending 01:11:30 - Game of The Year Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them

Thinkenergy launched May 2019, with host Dan Séguin leading the charge to demystify the fast-changing world of energy. From helping Canadians better understand the sector to sharing insights from industry leaders and experts, Dan is a key reason why thinkenergy is the podcast for conversations around the future of energy. In his last episode as host, Dan passes the mic to Trevor Freeman, Supervisor, Key Accounts at Hydro Ottawa. Listen in as they share favourite episodes, what's to come and more. Related links   Daniel Séguin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-s%C3%A9guin-a29b4130/ Trevor Freeman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trevor-freeman-p-eng-cem-leed-ap-8b612114/ Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa   Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa   Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod --- Dan Seguin  00:06 This is thinkenergy, the podcast that helps you better understand the fast changing world of energy through conversations with game changers, industry leaders, and influencers. So join me, Dan Seguin, as I explore both traditional and unconventional facets of the energy industry. Hey, everyone, welcome back. Today's show is going to be a little different. This is a bittersweet episode of thick energy podcasts. Today marks the end of an era for me on this incredible journey through the world of energy. It's been an honor and a privilege to share stories, insights, and innovations with all of you these many years on the show. But as they say, all good things must come to an end. Today, I'm excited to introduce you to the new Captain steering this ship into the future, someone who is just as passionate and knowledgeable about the energy sector than I am, maybe a little more. So. Without further ado, please join me in welcoming your new host of the think energy podcast. Trevor Freeman. Trevor, welcome to the show.   Trevor Freeman  01:21 Thanks very much, Dan. And thanks for having me on and entrusting me with this project. I just want to start by recognizing all the hard work that you and your team have put into building thinkenergy into what it is today. It's a great community of listeners who are enthusiastic and curious about all things energy related. I've really enjoyed following along. And I'm thrilled to be joining the think energy team as we continue to explore this dynamic and ever changing world of energy at this really critical time in our industry.   Dan Seguin  01:50 Trevor, for our listeners, perhaps you can tell us about yourself, your expertise in the energy sector in short, what is your role now? And how did you get here?   Trevor Freeman  02:02 Sure. So I'm an environmental engineer who has been in the sustainability and energy field for about 14 years now. Right when I graduated out of university, I spent about four years working in international development and water and sanitation. But I'm coming back home to Canada I decided to explore this passion for sustainability and environmental improvement. And I made the shift to working in green building design and energy management. I worked in consulting and helping building owners primarily commercial real estate, improve their buildings, reduce energy consumption and costs, and incorporate sustainable thinking into their day to day business operations. I joined Hydro Ottawa about eight years ago now, first working on our conservation and demand management team, before making the jump over to our key accounts team, which I now lead. As the leader of the key accounts team, we support some of our largest commercial customers with all things related to energy, we're here to be their trusted advisors, whether that's routine questions or access to various services that Hydro Ottawa offers, or looking ahead, as more and more of our customers start to plan their own decarbonisation, or energy transition pathways. It's really a great role that helps my team and I really understand the needs and drivers of our customers, which are ultimately the end users of the energy that gets talked about on this podcast so often, that understanding helps Hydro Ottawa plan to meet the needs of those customers moving forward.   Dan Seguin  03:37 Okay, aside from fame and fortune, what drew you to take on this role of hosting the podcast?   Trevor Freeman  03:45 Well, I mean, since I can't talk about the first two, which are really the main drivers. In addition to being an engineer, I'm actually really passionate about communicating complex items. I know the term 'good communication' is not always associated with engineers, and I'm allowed to make that joke. But I really do enjoy having, you know, those tough conversations about complex and technical topics, whether that's how the grid works, to the changing landscape and technologies associated with energy to simply how does your electricity bill work? Or how does a building mechanical system work? I really enjoy having those conversations. And this seems like a great opportunity. So that plus seeing all the great conversations you've been able to have over the past years, with some really fantastic folks who are doing really great things, made it an easy decision to step into the role when the opportunity arose.   Dan Seguin  04:37 Very cool, Trevor, sorry, but I'm gonna put you on the spot here. Do you have any favorite episodes of rhe thinkenergy podcast that resonate with you?   Trevor Freeman  04:48 Sure. I'm actually going to cheat here, Dan, and give you three but I promise I'll be quick. So the first one is an episode that you did about residential heat pumps, with our mutual colleague Sean Carr. So I'm a little bit biased in this one because not only do I know Shawn story very well, but I actually went through my own heat pump journey about four years ago when I installed the hybrid heating system and my own house. And I think the more we talk about the benefits and the challenges of electrifying home heating, the easier we make that step for everyone else, who's going to be doing it as well. The second one I'm going to pick is your interview with Hydro Ottawa's CEO, Bryce Conrad, about our own netzero ambitions as an organization. So folks can go back and listen for themselves. But as a member of the Hydro Ottawa team, I was really inspired by the ambition and the drive to be a leader, and commit to something bold and lofty, even though we don't necessarily have all the answers about exactly how we're going to get there. And finally, I really loved your conversation with Dr. Monica Gettinger about the conversation we need to have around the future of energy, specifically her Positive Energy Program. As someone who is really passionate about taking action around climate change. I'm all too aware that as much as we finally seem to be getting some consensus that climate change is indeed a problem, there's still a lot of polarizing views about how to address the issue and how fast to move. Dr. Gettinger's work on building consensus and having a constructive dialogue was really refreshing to hear and made me really optimistic about where we can go with this.   Dan Seguin  06:22 Cool. Okay, now, what excites you about the future of energy?   Trevor Freeman  06:28 Yeah, I think this is a really great time to be in the energy fields, things feel like they're changing rapidly. And it seems like we're on the cusp of a real evolution of how we power our lives and our society. Whether it's what kind of energy we use - clean energy versus emissions producing energy, where that energy comes from, you know, centrally produced versus distributed, and how much control over that energy, the end users. So that's the homes and the businesses have through things like self generation and storage and smart technology. And that's not even talking about how that smart technology and AI is going to impact all of the above. So above all, I think I'm really excited to be working in an industry. That's really one of the major tools we have as a society to combat climate change. Electricity, while not the only answer is a major avenue for decarbonisation, and I really love being a part of that.   Dan Seguin  07:28 Okay, Trevor, are there any topics or themes from your experience that you'd like to explore further on show? What can our listeners expect?   Trevor Freeman  07:38 Honestly, Dan, I hope it's more of the same as what you've been doing over these past years. So that's talking to smart folks who are doing really cool things in the energy industry, especially around decarbonisation, and the energy transition that includes helping demystify some of those more complex topics for our listeners, you know, how does this big machine that we call the electricity grid in the energy industry? How does that all work? And what does it mean for our consumers, and then getting into the weeds on the energy transition, whether that's specific technologies or policy ideas, or more likely a mix of the both because you really can never have one without the other?   Dan Seguin  08:16 Very cool. Thanks, Trevor.   Trevor Freeman  08:19 Thank you, Dan. So I think this is the part where I get to take over. Now your listeners will know that you've been sitting behind the microphone for a number of years now, but I don't think anybody has ever interviewed you. So let's take this opportunity to ask you a couple of questions. So first of all, I was thinking maybe you could take us back to the beginning and tell us what inspired you to start this podcast?   Dan Seguin  08:43 Well, our first podcast for those who don't remember, it was released in May of 2019. The topic was Microgeneration, wow! Ee explored the possibility, back then, of turning your home into your own virtual power plant. Now, the reason why we dove into podcasting was driven by the fact that we were looking for a product a platform that could help demystify maybe better understand the fast changing world of energy. We were looking for a product where we could maybe better shape the narrative, you know, by leveraging influencers and subject matter expert. It provided us with greater ability if you want to maximize the reach of the podcast, but also its amplification. Also, working with a captive audience like minded people, is much easier. Finally, another reason we gravitated to podcasting was to deal with info obesity, great term here, you know, cluster and noise on channels is constantly increasing and customer attention span is shrinking. So podcasts were convenient and very easy to consume. They're poor. audible. You can listen to them in a gym, drive to work or even on a plane. So it was a great choice for us to do and it worked very well. Now, if I look back five years, I think that podcasts have been extremely sticky. This long form content, basically had a great listen rate. And for us, I think we did good.   Trevor Freeman  10:24 Great. Thanks, Dan. I can tell already that I've got a lot to learn on the communication side of things and marketing what we do here. On the podcast, do you have a favorite moment or more than one from doing the show that you want to share a favorite episode or something that really stands out and encapsulates the essence of think energy?   Dan Seguin  10:45 So you're asking me to pick my favorite child? That's a tough one. Okay. Well, I think the one that comes into mind is the episode with a disaster volunteer from the Canadian Red Cross. As we all know, we've experienced a pandemic, a number of natural disasters in the last couple of years, devastating wind storms, tornadoes, hurricanes, freezing rain, forest fires and floods. And when disaster strikes, electricity supply is usually jeopardized. So during these large scale, emergencies, emergency response becomes critical. And in this interview, we explored what it's like to be a Canadian Red Cross volunteer with boots on the ground during a disaster. It's a very cool episode.   Trevor Freeman  11:36 Over the past number of years of doing this, what has been the most significant change or changes and developments in the energy sector that you've seen?   Dan Seguin  11:44 I think it's the acknowledgement of reducing our environmental footprint, the commitment to provide innovative sustainable solutions, things like achieving net zero operations. Also, climate change, coupled with the push for electrification is now driving a lot of innovation and change in our sector. What comes to mind is that greater push towards renewable energy, expanding access to EV infrastructure, as zero emission with public transit, there's a lot going on. And let's not forget the evolution of customers. They are no longer passive consumers of electricity, some of them are now becoming prosumers, managing, generating and selling their energy. So the energy landscape is in a constant flux. And it's going to be an exciting ride.   Trevor Freeman  12:40 So as I sit here, behind the microphone on this side of the desk, what advice do you have for me taking on this podcasts around that ever evolving world of energy?   Dan Seguin  12:50 This is not going to be long winded. Always make sure the content provides value for the audience. You must be audience driven. Be curious, and have fun. That's it.   Trevor Freeman  13:04 Perfect. Sounds easy. So Dan, as you step away from hosting, what comes next? Are we going to be competing for podcast listeners or what's in your future?   Dan Seguin  13:12 Not at all. I'll be spending a lot more time with my wife. I'm going to continue my karate journey. I'm going to master pickleball my word. I want to do bike rail trails across Canada in the US. And I'm looking forward to joining the ever growing generation of snowbirds in Florida. While renovating my condo in Naples and enjoying the beach.   Trevor Freeman  13:40 As long as you put some solar on that condo, Dan, I think that sounds like an awesome plan. So finally, just to wrap it all up again, our regular listeners will know that you have subjected your guests to some on the spot rapid fire questions. And again, I don't think you've ever answered them yourselves. So I think it's time that we get to hear what your answers to those questions would be. So are you ready?   Dan Seguin  14:03 I am.   Trevor Freeman  14:04 Here we go. What are you reading right now?   Dan Seguin  14:07 Right now I'm reading Forever Young by Dr. Gabrielle Lyon. It's a book on strategies for aging.   Trevor Freeman  14:13 Well, sounds appropriate given your coming retirement. So what would you name your boat if you had one? And do you have one?   Dan Seguin  14:21 I do not. I used to have a pontoon boat when I lived by the lake, but I would call it now, I think, Gilligan.   Trevor Freeman  14:29 Who is someone that you admire?   Dan Seguin  14:31 Hands down my life partner, my better half, France, my wife.   Trevor Freeman  14:35 I know that if I'd have asked you to name two people, I would have been number two.   Dan Seguin  14:38 Oh, absolutely.   Trevor Freeman  14:39 I know that like many of us, you are probably guilty of watching a lot more Netflix and streaming platforms over the last number of years. So what's your favorite movie or show?   Dan Seguin  14:49 Okay, well, the best Netflix series hands down is Peaky Blinders. And for me the best movies I'll go with three. The Godfather, Memento and Lock Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.   15:03 Well Dan, I think we've reached the end of this transition episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Thanks again for pulling me in and then trusting this with me. And thanks for sharing a little bit about your life with us today.   Dan Seguin  15:16 Very cool. Thank you very much.   Trevor Freeman  15:18 And finally, what excites you about the energy industry right now?   Dan Seguin  15:22 Well, I think I alluded to this earlier, I think what's exciting me is seeing how the electricity grid, how utilities across North America will cope with a millions of EVs should be interesting.   Trevor Freeman  15:36 You'll have to come back in Dan and check in on things in a year or two. And we've got it all figured out. No doubt. So Dan, I think that's it. I think we've reached the end of this transition episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Thanks again for having me on for entrusting this with me, and for sharing a little bit about your insights and your life with us on this episode.   Dan Seguin  15:58 Thank you, Trevor. There you have it, folks, thank you all for being part of this amazing community. And I look forward to tuning in now as a listener. From now on. This is Dan Seguinsigning off and passing the microphone over to Mr. Trevor Freeman.   Trevor Freeman  16:17 Thanks, Dan. It's been a pleasure.   Dan Seguin  16:20 Thanks for tuning in for another episode of The thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review where ever you're listening. And to find out more about today's guests or previous episodes, visit thinkenergypodcast.com I hope you'll join us again next time as we spark even more conversations about the energy of tomorrow.  

Canada's Jewish community wants the 119 remaining Israeli hostages to know that they are not forgotten—even though the letters they're writing to them most likely will never arrive. For nearly three months now, in schools and synagogues and kitchen tables across Toronto, more than 1,000 volunteers have been penning letters to the hostages, filling care packages and mailing them—or, in some cases, delivering them in person—to the offices of the Canadian Red Cross. The letter-writing campaign, called “You Are Not Forgotten”, is supported by Toronto's UJA Federation, which provides a suggested script and the address of the Canadian Red Cross president, Conrad Sauvé, in Ottawa. It's also designed to keep the pressure on the Red Cross's international head office in Switzerland to finally visit the hostages and demand their immediate release. Other local groups like Canadians for Israel have undertaken the same letter-writing project. Camp Gesher saw campers write to now-freed hostage Ofri Brodutch, 10, who attended the Jewish camp in the summer of 2023. On today's The CJN Daily, we'll hear from some of the letter-writers, including Eynat Katz, Sophie Giterman and bat mitzvah girls Ainsley Davidson and Halyn Freeman—and also from the Canadian Red Cross, to explain why they can't deliver any of the notes. What we talked about Learn more about the letter-writing campaign in The CJN Volunteer to write letters via the UJA Genesis project Hear how Ofri Brodutch and her siblings and mother were released, on The CJN Daily Credits The CJN Daily is written and hosted by Ellin Bessner (@ebessner on Twitter). Zachary Kauffman is the producer. Michael Fraiman is the executive producer. Our theme music is by Dov Beck-Levine. Our title sponsor is Metropia. We're a member of The CJN Podcast Network. To subscribe to this podcast, please watch this video. Donate to The CJN and receive a charitable tax receipt by clicking here. Hear why The CJN is important to me. Special thanks to Judith Guttman for the audio recording of Andrea Weinstein at the Saturday vigil.

Ice storms, blizzards, and high winds can all lead to extended power outages, turning bad weather into a crisis for those affected. And Canada has had several intense cold weather events in recent years. In part 2 of mitigating the impacts of winter, experts Guy Lepage, Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management Volunteer, Julie Lupinacci, Chief Customer Officer at Hydro Ottawa, and Jim Pegg, Director of Infrastructure Products and Services at Envari Energy Solutions, share how to prepare for a winter disaster.   Related links   ●     Guy Lepage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-lepage-8568289 ●     Julie Lupinaccii on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/juliejlupinacci ●     Jim Pegg on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jim-pegg-4b588b17 ●     Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en ●     Canadian Red Cross: https://www.redcross.ca/ ●     Envair Energy Solutions: https://envari.com/  ●     Hydro Ottawa emergency preparedness: https://hydroottawa.com/en/outages-safety/emergency-preparedness ●     Canadian Red Cross emergency preparedness and recovery: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada/be-ready-emergency-preparedness-and-recovery/ ●     Envari electric vehicles and infrastructure: https://envari.com/electric-vehicle-infrastructure/   To subscribe using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: YouTube   Follow along on Instagram   Stay in the know on Facebook   Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod ---- Transcript: Dan Seguin  00:06 This is thinkenergy, the podcast that helps you better understand the fast changing world of energy through conversations with game changers, industry leaders, and influencers. So join me, Dan Seguin, as I explore both traditional and unconventional facets of the energy industry. Welcome back, everyone. And thank you for joining us for part two of our winter highlight reel, where we revisit clips from previous interviews discussing the unique impact our Canadian winters have on our energy sector. Although Canadians are accustomed to cold and snowy winters, Recent years have brought more intense weather events into the mix. From heavy snowfall to ice storms to bone chilling subzero temperatures, these factors are driving the need for emergency preparedness and protocols to ensure public safety. Whether you're snugged at home or navigating the elements during your commute, utility companies like hydro Ottawa are pushing for increased reliability of their system. The goal is to keep your power on and keep you informed before, during and after outages. This commitment also extends to supporting the growing presence of electric vehicles on the road, emphasizing reliability in electric transportation. In our first clip, I spoke to Guy Lepage, a volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross disaster management, he sheds light on how the Red Cross provides support for those who may face devastating experiences. Let's dive into this conversation. Guy, we usually think of major disasters, but let's talk about personal disasters. I read that 97% of Red Cross responses in the last five years have been for personal disasters. What is the most common personal disaster that Canadians experience?   Guy Lepage  02:17 House fires, it's that simple. For whatever reason, it could be a faulty electrical outlet. A lot of times people leave stuff on the stove and it spreads. Fire starts to spread, but they happen in a home. And so people get out with their lives but nothing else. And that's where we show up. When there's a fire at two o'clock in the morning, there will be two volunteers who will show up. And then they will assess the family to make sure they have lodging, they have a place to stay, whether it's a hotel or shelter. And then we will make sure that they have gift cards to buy clothing and to buy food and take care of them for three days. And we're an emergency service, so after three days, people have to make their own arrangements, but we are there to make sure that they get a semblance of normalcy back as quickly as possible. And you can do that if you don't have a place to stay, and a safe place to stay. And you don't have any money. And so that's what we do, we make sure that they get back on their feet. And we give them a hygiene kit, with toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, you know, the essentials of life that we all take for granted. So that's why forest, house fires are the biggest, the biggest sources of disaster in Canada. But if, of course, we are ready to respond to any kind of disaster and and, you know, if you live in an apartment building, for example, there might be a fire and another unit. But you might have water damage. I mean, first of all, if there's a fire in the unit, the entire building gets evacuated until the firefighters inspect everything and decide who, when and where it's safe to go back in. Now, in many cases, the entire building has to be evacuated and stay empty until major repairs are conducted. And that's where the Red Cross will set up a shelter in a community center and in a school or even the church to take care of people for three days until the authorities deem it's safe to go back into the apartment complex. If it's longer than that, then folks have to make other arrangements.   Dan Seguin  04:29 Okay. Here's a follow up question for you. Sorry about those. Why do house fires occur more often in winter months? And what are the causes?   Guy Lepage  04:42 I'm told by fire officials that it's careless use of pots and pans in the kitchen, you leave something unattended and it just causes a fire. But there are a wide variety of reasons. I mean, even though there are fewer smokers in Canadian society, we still get fires caused by careless cigarette use, or kids playing with lighters. I remember one case a few years ago, where indeed, mom and dad and three kids living in an apartment, and one of the kids got a hold of a lighter and set the drapes on fire. And then of course, it was get out, get out, get out. So we responded, they went to a friend's location, so we responded to take care of them to arrange for accommodation and food and clothing. And I'm talking to the mom, and she still has to sit on her face because of the fire. And she starts crying and teardrops are rolling down through her soot stained cheeks and I'll always remember that image, because she was crying because it happened but crying that she was so happy that we were there to assist. So it's just one of those images, one of the many memories I have as a responder. But you know, you have to remind people to be very careful with all flammable situations, you know, whether it's a stove, matches, cigarettes, just be careful. Just be very, very careful in your home. We don't want to respond at two o'clock in the morning because that means you've gone through a crisis, we will of course, but if you can prevent it, that's even better.   Dan Seguin  06:21 Okay. so next up, speaking on the topic of extreme weather, and preparing for emergencies. I have a clip from my interview on what electricity customers want with Julie Lupinacci, Hydro Ottawa's Chief Customer Officer. Julie speaks to how Hydro Ottawa is actively working on leveraging advanced technologies in order to improve communications during crisis situations. When customers are out of power, she also shares some key things to focus on when preparing an emergency kit for your family. Here's what Julie had to say. We are all aware that Ottawa has had some major, major weather events these past five to six years. What would you say to customers that are worried about reliability, power outages, and restoration?   Julie Lupinacci  07:19 Yeah, weather events have been tough. They're tough fun. And I don't think Ottawa has seen something like this in a very long time, like probably since the '98 ice storm and I'm not even sure that really measured up to the same impact right of what we saw and what customers dealt with. But what I would say is Hydro Ottawa has put a lot of focus on what we need to do from a grid perspective to adapt to the changing climate that we're seeing here in Ottawa. And that includes those weather events. Like I don't want to pretend that I know more than our Chief Electricity Distribution Officer, like I think you interviewed him maybe a couple of weeks ago. And in that podcast, he talks about what we're doing to future proof the grid against those extreme weather events. So I'm not going to try to think that I have anything more impactful that he will say on that front. But I will say that, from a front office perspective, from a customer service, from a communications perspective, we are really looking at a lot of those tools, and further modernizing them. And what I mean by that is, is taking a look at some different technology that allows us to receive more phone calls into our system, triage those phone calls, using some cloud based technology. So that not everybody is forced to talk to an individual because even at the height of the storm, like you're not going to have 10,000 people answering phone calls within a couple minutes of the storm hitting but we can use technology to triage to allow our customers to know that we know if they are out of power and provide them with the information that we have at that time. So looking at updating some of the telephony software that we have in utilize some of the new technology there. So we are actively working on that. The other component to communications because I think communications really is that biggest avenue for our customers especially during these winter weather events is pushing information out and we are looking to be working on an SMS text based technology system that allows us to push information out so similar to what we're pushing out through our social media channels today. Now sending that information directly to customers, either on their iPhone or potentially in their email box however they want to receive those inputs and alerts from hydro Ottawa. We also took some steps to help people become aware like the weather alert, the weather system and the weather alerts. that are out there giving people a heads up on systems that are coming through. Like that's, that's one thing. But I think customers want to know, when we're looking at a weather event that's different, right? You'll, you'll know when rains coming into Ottawa and you'll get those alerts about snow and all of those things, but not all weather impacts our grid, and what we're looking at is to be able to provide an alert system, again, through through whether it's an SMS or an email out directly into customers inboxes, so to speak, giving them a heads up when we're watching it differently, right. And if we're watching it differently, you know, messages are going out, make sure phones are charged, make sure that you've got blankets, make sure you know where your flashlights and your candles are. So really concentrate on getting people ready for what they need to do. So there's a few steps and you can follow us on hydroottawa.com to get better details on that. But that's what we're doing and making sure that we're putting that out there. Additionally, we've piloted sorry, Dan, I got one more. Additionally, we've piloted a battery program, this was used to be able to support some of our capital work. But in the recent storm this year, we use that battery pilot to be able to help some of the most vulnerable customers in Ottawa, that are really relying on electricity to be able to breathe, right and working with the paramedics hand in hand to make sure that these batteries got to those households so that they, you know, had some additional time for us to get the power back on either to their house or to the community.   Dan Seguin  11:42 Now tell me Julie, what are some of the things customers can do to be better prepared for emergencies and outages?   Julie Lupinacci  11:51 Yeah, so I think there's a few things that we need to do. One, I think we need some major awareness about what that is, like, going back to our elementary school days when we had to plot out the fire, you know, the fire escape plan for our house, right? And go back to thinking about if there's an emergency, do we have an emergency kit together? Right? Do we have bottled water in our house? Do we have working flashlights, right? Not just flashlights that don't have batteries? But where are those batteries? And they are up to date, right? Making sure that you have them not all over the place. But you know where these flashlights are right. I know if anybody's like my kids, they come in, they grab the flashlights and all of a sudden they're in different locations around the house like they need to be, your emergency kit needs to be in one central place so that you know how to get to it, whether the lights are on or off. The other piece is I would make sure that you're following us on our social channels, because we do put information out there. So make sure if you haven't connected with us that you do connect with us. And you can go to our website to find out what those are, I won't list them off here. But the other piece that I would really strongly suggest is that people go and update their contact information into our database or into our database, which will become even more crucial as we start sending these alerts and messages directly to you. Right, no longer just through social media but directly to you and your household to be able to let you know what's going. And if I could say one other thing is that I think planning based on our reliability that we've always had, and the experience that you've always had to these dates, it's no longer enough, right? Like hydro is going to do everything that we can to get the power back on. But you need to plan for Worst case scenario, you can't plan only for the best case. So having an alternative place to go speaking with family and saying if power's out here, we're going to come over and what do we need to bring? Having those plans in place in advance makes you better equipped to withstand any weather event that comes through that may have an outage associated with it.   Dan Seguin  13:59 NExt up, I have Jim Pegg, Director of Infrastructure Products and Services at Envari Energy Solutions. In my interview with Jim he shared all about electric vehicles, including the benefits and challenges of ownership in Canada. In this upcoming clip, he shares some strategies around optimizing electric vehicle usage in winter. Being an EV owner myself, I can confirm that our cold Canadian winters pose certain challenges when it comes to battery life. Is this something to be aware of? And how can organizations mitigate any issues?   Jim Pegg  14:41 So I would say yes, it is true that the cold weather has an impact on batteries, you know, depending on where you are on the globe, there's different different weather patterns and so on, but cold weather certainly has an impact on batteries and the range needed of those batteries. Currently, there are a few ways to tackle this. One is something called pre-conditioning, meaning having your vehicle plugged in while it's warming up in the morning, and you can actually automate that to take place at a certain time. And it can help maintain the battery's range for that day. So that can have a really big impact. The other factor, you know, is what we talked about a little bit earlier, it was a driver training, you know, simple things like understanding the impact of few degrees of heat can have or how people actually drive smooth versus hard accelerations, all those things have an impact on the range you get out of your battery. The good news is with you know, with upfront planning, these issues can be managed to a point where they're not issues at all, you know, and if, if more public chargers come along each year, the certainty around getting from point A to B, to C, D, E, F, and G will get stronger and stronger. There's also a lot of work going into battery technology itself that will help with cold climates as well as the speed at which batteries can be recharged without causing, you know, increased battery degradation. The risk right now is if you know fleets of vehicles are out there and they're constantly having to use fast chargers and higher power chargers on their vehicles on the smaller size fleets that can have a damaging impact on your battery life. But there's a lot of technology going into working on that. But again, with good planning and understanding of a fleet's needs, there are certainly ways to plan around those issues.   Dan Seguin  16:26 Now, I may be biased but as a proud owner of an EV, who has been driving in all sorts of wintry conditions, I can say that the benefits of EV driving far outweigh the challenges around battery usage in the cold. So if you're considering purchasing an EV on your own, I can tell you that you won't regret it. And as Jim said, the technology is always improving. Finally, folks, thank you for joining me today for part two of our winter highlight reel. And thank you for another incredible year! Oh, and before I forget, I'd love to hear from you, our listeners. If you have any feedback or suggestions for future episodes, please reach out to thinkenergy@hydroottawa.com. I'd love to hear from you. I can't wait to continue this journey with you, so we'll be back in two weeks. On Tuesday, January 2, to kickoff 2024 with all new shows, interesting guests and topics. And, as always, there will be some surprises. Don't forget to subscribe to stay in the loop. Until next time, folks. Happy holidays. Cheers. Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening. And to find out more about today's guests or previous episodes, visit thinkenergypodcast.com And I hope you will join us again next time as we spark even more conversations about the energy of tomorrow.  

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: WASTEWATER SIGNAL AND COVID-19 HOSPITALIZATIONS REACH ONE-YEAR HIGHS Jane Brown is joined by Peter Muggeridge, Senior Editor of Zoomer Magazine, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President, Maru Public Opinion. According to the latest data, both Ontario's wastewater signal and hospitalization rates for COVID-19 have reached one-year highs respectively. It's a confirmation that the virus still poses a significant public health threat. Meanwhile, Jane and the panel weigh in on older adults (we're talking about adults 80 years of age and older) and their relationship with technology especially in the context of the busy holiday shopping where you can find such great deals online and also staying connected to their loved ones and family virtually. MORE ISRAELI HOSTAGES RETURN BACK HOME Jane Brown is now joined by David Matlow, a Toronto-based lawyer. Over the weekend, additional groups of Israeli hostages were released as part of ongoing negotiation deals between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group. David heard about one of the hostages, Ofri Brodutch, a 10-year-old girl and decided to start a letter writing campaign to her through the Canadian Red Cross. THE EXTENT OF FOOD BANK RELIANCE IN ONTARIO Jane Brown is now joined by Carolyn Stewart, CEO of Feed Ontario, and Talia Bronstein, VP of Research & Advocacy for the Daily Bread Food Bank. According to a new report by Feed Ontario, food bank usage went up almost 40 per cent last year. Our guests explain what this has meant for the food banks and how they operate and what the various levels of government need to do to help alleviate the situation. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Are you prepared for a prolonged power outage? Extreme weather is more common due to climate change. Canada's experienced disastrous tornadoes, wildfires, and wind and ice storms over the past few years alone, leading to massive disruption to utilities and public safety. Be prepared, stay informed. Dive into the urgent discussion on emergency preparedness in episode 125 of thinkenergy, featuring insights from Hydro Ottawa's CEO, Bryce Conrad, and Canadian Red Cross Disaster Management Volunteer, Guy Lepage.   Related links   Bryce Conrad on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryce-conrad-2ab1b352/  Guy Lepage, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-lepage-8568289/  The Canadian Red Cross: https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/emergencies-and-disasters-in-canada  Hydro Ottawa: https://hydroottawa.com/en Hydro Ottawa safety resources: https://hydroottawa.com/en/outages-safety  Hydro Ottawa emergency preparedness: https://hydroottawa.com/en/outages-safety/emergency-preparedness To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Follow along on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa   Stay in the know on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa   Keep up with the posts on X: https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod ---- Transcript: Dan Seguin  00:06 This is think energy, the podcast that helps you better understand the fast changing world of energy through conversations with game changers, industry leaders, and influencers. So join me, Dan Seguin, as I explore both traditional and unconventional facets of the energy industry. Hey, everyone, welcome back. We're going to take a different direction for today's show. For the first time, I don't have a guest lined up. Instead, on today's show, I'm going to talk about a topic that is close to my heart as a communicator in the electricity sector. And it's something that affects us all. prolonged power outages caused by major weather events. More specifically, I want to talk about what each of us can do to take personal responsibility during a crisis, and how we can all take steps to plan for prolonged outages due to an ice storm, a tornado, heat waves or major wind storms. Now, most of the time, power outages are over shortly after they begin. But with a major storm outages can last much longer. We've all experienced being without power for an extended period of time. And we know that extreme weather events have become more frequent and intense due to climate change. And wow, Canada has certainly experienced his share of national disasters recently, something that we all felt for the first time was the effect of forest fires this past summer. According to the Canadian interagency Forest Fire Center, there were approximately 6623 fires recorded across Canada in 2023, burning a total of 18 million hectares. These fires wiped out entire forest communities, and all infrastructure that supports those that live in these areas including their electricity. Here in Ottawa, we only experienced poor air quality, unlike anything I have ever seen in my lifetime living in the nation's capital. Also in Ottawa this year, there was an Easter ice storm in April, tornadoes that touched down in the south end of the city in the summer, and a number of lightning strikes in June, July and August that broke records and caused a number of outages in the region. It reminded me of a conversation I had with my boss, Bryce Conrad, President and CEO of Hydro Ottawa, back in February 2022. At that time, I asked him how concerned he was with climate change. Listen to his response. You'll think he just said this yesterday. Here's what he had to say then.   Bryce Conrad  03:03 So let's just state categorically that climate change is real. You know, as I sit here today, it's minus 27,000 degrees outside. People go "oh global warming, why is it so damn cold? And of course, you just want to smack people that say things like that. But God's honest truth is climate change is not about the day to day weather, it's about weather patterns. It's about  how, you know, in the past, we've had wind storms and ice storms, we've had eight tornadoes, including one in downtown Nepean. You know, we've had a one in 100 year flood, followed by a one in 1000 year flood. We've had heat waves that have stretched and taxed our system. And all of this is just like, quite frankly, within the past five years. So that's what climate change means. It means unpredictable, changing, dramatically changing weather patterns. And if you run a utility, like I do, or like we do, you don't like that. You know, our infrastructure is built to withstand X. It's not well not built to withstand x plus 30%, or x plus 50%. So, you know, when a wind storm comes through, the infrastructure is ready to sustain winds up to 90 miles an hour or something like that. Well, you know, we all saw what happened when tornadoes came through, you know, 130 miles or 160 miles an hour, right? Those poles snapped like twigs. That's what climate change means. So, you know, it's terrifying. It's absolutely terrifying. And, you know, it's something that we have to start to build into our plans as to how we build better in the future. Sure, so are we building our infrastructure to withstand 90 mile an hour winds? Are we building them to withstand 150 mile an hour winds? While there's a cost difference to that, obviously, but the answer is, yeah, we've got to do a better job of building stronger, more resilient infrastructure. If you're building you know, if you saw during the floods, the Chaudiere Facility, which is our new generating asset down at Chaudiere Falls. You know, you were seeing for the first time in history, all 50 of the gates of the ring dam were open. And there was more, I think it was two Olympic swimming pools were passing through the gates every second. The waterfall, the water, the speed in the waterfall was faster than the Niagara Falls. Like I mean, these are things that shouldn't be happening in downtown Ottawa, but have happened three times since I've been here, and that's 10 years. So if anyone wants to have a debate about whether or not climate change is real, call me up. Let's have that conversation. Because it's very real, and it's going to dramatically impact our future. In terms of the energy transition, I think I talked a bit about it. But you know, when we bottle out, and look at what our future looks like, 50 years from now, our infrastructure looks fundamentally different than it does today. It's in fundamentally different places than it is today. You know, we're going to rely upon artificial intelligence, machine learning. You know, each and every one of those, like, everything will be censored up. So, you know, the idea is that, as opposed to us rolling a track to fix something that's broken or down, we can sort of simply reroute it from the control center. So yes, we still have to get out there and fix what's broken. But for you, the customer of Hydro Ottawa, you actually won't notice the impact because the power will have switched over to another source instantaneously. That's the goal.   Dan Seguin  07:09 Some powerful words from Bryce Conrad, President, CEO of Hydro Ottawa, about climate change, and its effects on the electricity grid. I found his comments about how the advancement of artificial intelligence could result in a self healing grid. And the customer wouldn't even know that there was an outage because the system would be smart enough to know to reroute the power from another source. Sounds futuristic indeed, but something worthy to work towards. Since this is likely a couple of decades off, I want to spend a little bit of time sharing how utilities tackled power outages and restoration today. It's important to understand how it all works. You may be surprised to learn that utilities observe and monitor weather conditions, staying on top of changing weather patterns, so they can alert customers about possible outages in advance. Weather warnings are issued and Hydro Ottawa crews are put on standby to respond to emergencies. During the Ottawa ice storm back in April 2023. More than 225 internal and external field resources were called up to repair damage across the city of Ottawa. This was the second highest use of resources in hydraulic was historic, and it proves the point that utilities are taking these weather events seriously. To provide some perspective, I think it helps understand how utilities assess and restore power after a storm. It's important for us to know this so we can manage our expectations. In today's world we want it all now on demand. It's good to know what happens behind the scenes and the rationale that determines why some customers get restored before others. After a major storm causes widespread outages. The first job of the utility is to investigate the extent of the damage and determine the resources required to restore the power. Here's a general breakdown of how many utilities prioritize restoration after they've performed an assessment of the damage. Priority One: respond to public safety issues and emergencies. Priority two: fix critical electrical system infrastructure like substations and main power lines. Priority three: restore power to critical infrastructure and emergency services like hospitals, airports, water and sewage treatment plants. Priority four: repair power lines that will restore power to the largest number of customers. Priority five: we store smaller clusters of neighborhoods. And finally, priority six: respond to individual homes and businesses that may have sustained damage to their own electrical equipment. Public and personal safety are top of mind for restoration crews who must also deal with the aftermath of any storm, including falling trees, branches, windy conditions, heavy fog, thunder, lightning, and icy roads, all of which make restoring power difficult. And while restoring power is their main purpose, it's important that these brave women and men do not put their lives at risk. conditions have to be safe for them to work. So now, let's get to the part where we find out what we can do as individuals before, during and after a major storm that has caused widespread damage and a power outage. To kick off this section, I'm going to first play a clip from an interview I did earlier this year with Guy Lepage, a disaster management volunteer with the Canadian Red Cross. Guy has been deployed to some of the world's biggest disasters and relief operations here in Canada, and overseas. No matter the emergency, big or small. I asked Guy during our conversation how Canadians can better prepare for emergencies in general, and especially during prolonged outages, being self-sufficient for three days is still the golden rule. Here's what he had to say.   Guy Lepage  11:37 Yes, three days is the golden rule. You have to plan to sit around your kitchen table with your family, or do it yourself and sit and plan for 72 hours (three days) from the perspective that I can't get out of my house because of a snowstorm, ice storm, fire whatever the situation. Can I stay in my home for 72 hours to carry on a normal lifestyle and a sense that I need to eat, I need to bathe, I need medication for people who need medication in my house, you have to plan ahead because if you don't, and you figure, hey, first responders will come and take care of me well, they may not be able to because there'll be taking care of other people with greater needs. So as I said, You need to have enough water and we're talking three liters per person a day, one liter to drink and two liters. To wash and bathe. You need to have enough dry goods, you need to have enough food that won't go bad. If you are using an electric can opener. Have a manual one. If you depend on the internet and your cell phone, you need to have a crank operated radio or battery operated radio so you can listen to the local emergency newscast to find out hey, how long am I on my own here, okay. But most importantly, if anyone in your home needs medication, you need to have more than three days worth on hand. I'll give you an example in 2013. Here in the Greater Toronto Area, there was a major ice storm. And major portions of the area were without power for more than three days. We set up a shelter in Ajax where I live. And on Christmas morning I'm going around the different rooms in a community Senator we've set up where people stayed overnight. There was a elderly gentleman in a wheelchair, who said, You know last night when I arrived, I only had one pill left for my heart condition. I had to cut it in half. So I've taken half, I'm down to my last half. What am I going to do? So luckily, we had a nurse on hand who was able to find a pharmacy that was open and we replaced his medication. But if this is a scenario that you're in your home with someone who takes life saving medication, heart condition, insulin for diabetes, whatever. And then you can't leave for three days and you run out of medication that could have catastrophic consequences. So always plan ahead to have enough medication. Enough pet food and enough water enough dry goods to survive on your own for three days.   Dan Seguin  14:17 That was Guy Lepgage, disaster management volunteer with Canadian Red Cross, talking about his experience as a person who has had his boots on the ground during numerous disasters here in Canada and abroad. He mentioned something very interesting, and I'm going to leave it with you today. As probably the most important takeaway from this show, come up with a three day plan. A great place to start and I'm a little biased here is to go to hydro ottawa.com and visit the emergency preparedness section. There. You will find resources and information about what to consider when building that plan. I hope this episode has helped you consider having those necessary conversations around emergency preparedness. I know this is a departure from our usual podcast programming, but it's an important topic as winter weather approaches. Now, I hope you found this episode worthwhile and informative. Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope you had a lot of fun. Cheers. Thanks for tuning in for another episode of the think energy podcast. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening. And to find out more about today's guests or previous episodes, visit thinkenergypodcast.com And I hope you'll join us again next time as we spark even more conversations about the energy of tomorrow.

a bilingual soundwalk with city of Gatineau councillor (Hull-Wright) Steven Moran around ‘la filature' for radio-hull 2023TRANSCRIPT OF EPISODE (this episode is a mix of English and French, below is the complete English version)(bell and breath)Claude (C ): Steven Morin, I invite you to take a sound walk with me. Steve (S): Excellent. Shall we? C: So you're a local councillor here? S: Yes. From Hull-Wright.C: Me, I'm an artist in residence here at DAIMON then I create works for the radio-hull 2023. Then I decided to take a walk with a friend, you, in French and English. The idea of a sound walk is to pay attention to all the details. For example, our feet are making a rather soft sound at the moment. It just rained here in Gatineau. You can feel all the details of life through sound.Claude: And it's going to be a bilingual conversation because Gatineau is multilingual and I'm bilingual. In fact, my family, my grandfather lived in Hull at the time. So there are lots of stories that we can tell. C: I'd start with what you're hearing right now, Steven. S: I can hear the leaves in the poplar over there. You hear construction because you always hear construction in the city center. I hear birds. I think it was a chickadee. I hear the wind. I hear the wind by itself, I think. I hear the wind in the leaves. I hear the highway and then Montcalm. Someone with a chainsaw, it sounds like. C: So that's the idea. But what's interesting about the sound walk is that you can also interact with the soundscape. So you listen to it, you perceive it, you're sensitive to... for example, the car that's just gone by. You can perceive all sorts of things with sound. For example, there are bustards ahead. We'll see if they make a sound. We're so used to seeing that our sense of hearing is sometimes a little less developed, so a sound walk is a way of sharpening our... S: With geese, you can hear them in the sky, but you don't think about them as much when they're on the ground. C: For example, the building here is interesting. The spinning mill was an old factory, the Hanson I forget the name of.S: Hanson Mills. Socks, among other things? Yes, among other things. C: Then it was converted into an artist center in the '80s and now it's AxeNéo7 and Daimon. I find it interesting that there's a cultural center in a former industrial site, that it's a way of giving new life to the building and the neighborhood.  (soundscape of children playing)S: Ruisseau de la Brasserie was really the center of a whole industrial environment. It was the beating heart of Gatineau industry. The axes were made right there. The distillery was right there and a lot of things happened on the creek. So, when we think of industry and culture, when we talk about places, obviously it's often post-industrial spaces that aren't necessarily suitable for housing, so we use them to make cultural spaces. The spinning mill was a perfect example. (urban soundscape)S: But it's clear that in this place, if there was an era. I try to imagine it, and then I hear it in my head: the hammers, the big machines, the saws, and so on. That's not the case anymore. I mean, there's no heavy industry of that kind here. The sounds would be completely different. It's fascinating to imagine what it would have been like back then. Also, you have to remember, just before World War II, there was a big homelessness crisis of what we called the homeless at the time, who were here, who were centered on the West Side. So there would even have been camps. Are those industrial sounds? But it would have been families left in poverty, in this industrial system that left them behind. It would also have been a family place. But not in the same way as now. (soundscape of children playing)C: When I came here earlier, there were a lot of children playing with their bikes. I did some sound recording, and for me it's also a discovery, because I don't know Gatineau very well. I'm an artist from Ottawa who comes here to listen... and to take part in Radio-Hull. And I find it really interesting to get caught up in Gatineau's atmosphere, culture and spaces.(sound of foot on the road)C: But speaking of sound, that's a nice one. Yeah. Tell me what just happened here.Steven: Cars going through puddles, everybody knows that sound.  So typical of after the rain. Yeah. Yeah. But also, I mean, it's asphalt. It wouldn't be the same if this were, you know, mud. It wouldn't be the same if this were grass. A car going through puddles definitely has to do with asphalt. And we forget to think… I always think it's interesting to keep in mind what was here before we built cities and what were the sounds that were possible then it's I mean, I don't think about just sounds, I think about all the spaces, the trees. Of course the sounds come with that. How would this place have been different? It would've been totally forested. So you would've had a different perspective on everything. It would've sounded very different. The sounds of a forest, you know, it would've almost certainly been a maple forest. So what were the sounds of that, right?C: Well, right now we're above what kind of tree this is, but it's not the poplars from earlier. It's a more gentle leaf.S: This is a Manitoba maple. A really big one, surprisingly.C: Now on my way here this morning, I was playing with this sound.(sound of gate)S: Another sound everybody knows.C: But this, this is so rich. And it's a gate. And we're gonna go through this gate and back to la filature…S: This makes me think it's school: The sound of school. Absolutely. I mean, 'cause I never worked in a factory, but I think people worked in factories, that's the sound of the factory closing all those probably more of a sound of beep as you slide it rather than closing like that. But that for me is the sound of school. Every school has a fence like this. Right. The click click and the,C: Is it cool in a good way or a bad way or just whatever, right?S: I love school, I'm a parent, but I love school. When as a kid maybe I would've had a different idea of it.C: You see as an artist, to me, this is a very interesting sound that I would play with, right? I would say, okay, this is a barrier. So what is the notion of what is, who's being left out? What, what, what's being protected? The sort of conceptual side, but then just the sound itself and it's, it's the richness of, of the shaking and, uh, sort of, it's really interesting artistic material.S: And funny, this is obviously metal, but I don't think you can hear the metal. Yeah, you can hear the metal in the after shake, but during the, this sound isn't necessarily clearly metallic. C: Alright, Steven, let's continue. What I'm going to do with this sound walk, this is a special way of doing the sound walk, is I'm going to insert sounds and do a little bit of composition with it so that your, interventions will bewith closeups of the sounds, which is a, a fun way to play with the notion of a space because that's what artists do is, is interpret and be playful with aesthetic experiences so that audiences can have different sensations and different ways of, in this case, listening to…(sound of a cart passing by)C: What do you hear? S: I hear a planeC: So it's going to pass over us. stereophony to pick it up. S: It's obviously something specific. In this part of Hall, there's a certain height that planes are at because they're landing or departing from the Ottawa airport. That's one thing we hear. The other thing we hear is 'biplanes', often small fun planes, coming out of the Gatineau airport. They're lower, but a different sound comes with them. But it's still a very specific pitch.C: Interesting. You're good. You pay attention to the details, because it makes a difference to know where a sound comes from, at what height is it clearer if there are clouds or not? It's all really important and interesting details, I think. So I promised at the start of our walk that I'd tell you a little story. My father, Maurice, who has sadly passed away... His father's name was Maurice and I remember we used to come here to Hull on Roy Avenue, which isn't far from here. I have a childhood memory of a fire, a wood-burning stove, because in those days, most people heated their homes by wood-burning stoves. Good morning, sir. S: Can I hear the fridge? Very typical of a convenience store. C: Is it? How's that? S: Listen? Do you know that sound? Are you in a convenience store, sir? C: Can we come in? Okay, this fridge here. Wow. Hi, I'm just taking a sound clip for a sound walk. S: He's just taking a sound clip. OK?C: Want to record the fridge. Convenience store owner: Go ahead.C: Cheers. Tell me more Steven. S: You hear the fan that is very typical of the fridge. Low ceilings. The small areas, it's very typical. I love depanneur. It's something that we take for granted. Owner: For Youtube? C: It's for a radio stationOwner: Ah, radio station 106.5 ok cool. Thank you.C: You're welcome...  S:I think we need to think about the role of the convenience store as a community center. Convenience stores are an endangered species. I used to live in Montreal, but that's the case in Hull too. Convenience stores have played and will continue to play a central role. It's what they call the third place, where people gather because there's something to do, they talk to each other, they recognize each other, they see each other. These are becoming very important community places, especially with the shrinking of public space and state-owned spaces. These third-place spaces are super important. I think we need to think hard about the role of convenience stores. C: And the sound of convenience stores. S: That's part of it. You know, the smell you get in there. The vision, it's an addiction. It's a convenience store. Everybody knows it. When you walk in, but a very typical sound. You know, the ‘sloche' machine has its noise. It's a refrigerator, it makes a noise. There's always the crooked lights that make noise. All the cash coming through the counter, it makes a noise. A sound. C: Steven, it's fascinating. I'm so glad we were able to discover this. There's another sound phenomenon that happens here, and that's dogs. S: Hello, hello. Hello. C: The little dogs make a particularly high-pitched sound and when there are three of them like that together. I call it an interesting sonic presence. S: I'd say so. You can also hear the noise of the machines, the buildings around. I don't know if I can hear them, I don't think it's air conditioners or heating, but you can hear this background noise that's really 'white noise'. I think we still need to think about sound and noise pollution, because we're in a poor neighborhood next door. The sounds would be very different. In my opinion, there's always something to be said for that. When you think about the city, you always have to think about that. (cricket sound) C: Well, we'll be back. We've done a bit of a tour of the building. The spinning mill, which is spinning, I think it has to do with thread and mending and all that. We're going to go into the building for a moment, and then we'll finish with a sound sculpture that's on site, here in front of the Daimon Artist Center. C: Hello Philippe, you know, part of the Radio Hall team, so I've been very well received here... so inside, here, it's just to feel the difference between the outside and inside space. So, what do you hear here inside? S: It's silent. It's more than silence. It's what we call it. We stop the noise. Everything is organized to stop the noise.  Very typical inside buildings. We're going to lower the noise, so the walls, it's as if they're eating the noise. You hear people talking, playing with wires, someone like that, pieces of metal, which is still someone talking. A telephone, I think. There's a noise. It's the sound of light. C: Then there's a fan over there that makes a little sound here. Yeah, that's it. S: That's what I was hearing. You can hear people.C:. the contrast between an indoor and an outdoor space, something that's really interesting, something that happens to us every day and that we don't pay much attention to. But it's a really nice experience to just stay inside. Outside. (silence)C: There's a sculpture in front of the building here by a Montreal artist. I'll find out his name. S: There isn't. There isn't a little sign. C: It's Adam Basanta. It's called Triad. Then I'm going to put my mic on like this. I invite you to listen. S: Super interesting experiment. And if you do two different ends. C; I can tell you about it. S: Sounds like different frequencies. But tell me about this one. S: You want me to tell you about here? That's interesting. Yes. Wow! C: Let's sit here and try it out. I'll go to the other end. Go ahead. S: Hi Yes, you can hear me. It's a fascinating noise in here, but there's actually something in this pipe here. I imagine it changes the sound slightly. It's fascinating the interplay of frequency and length. There's a mathematical game going on here, which we ignore or listen to, because it's so natural. But length changes frequency. C: Well, we'll stop here, since there's a work of art that has helped us listen more closely to the space here. Thank you for the sound walk. It's going to play, obviously. a Radio-hull 2023, but also on my conscious podcast because it's part of the series I'm exploring, on the sounds of modernity. So we talked about all that this morning. Thank you very much Steven Moran. S: It's always a pleasure to talk about Hull, and then it's fun to see too. C: See you soon. Thank you, Steven.*CREDITSRecorded at La Filature, Gatineau, August 30, 2023. Warm thanks to Steven Moran for his collaboration. This episode was created while I was in residence during the summer of 2023 at the Centre de production DAÏMÔN in Gatineau Québec as part of the fourth edition of Radio-Hull 28 days of programming from September 7 to October 4 2023 showcasing local artistic practices. With thanks to the Centre de production DAÏMÔN production team: Manon, Coco, Philippe and Simon and DAÏMÔN's funders and partners. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this episode. (including all the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation and infrastructure that make this podcast possible).My gesture of reciprocity for this episode is to the Canadian Red Cross. *END NOTES FOR ALL EPISODESHere is a link for more information on season 5. Please note that, in parallel with the production of the conscient podcast and it's francophone counterpart, balado conscient, I publish a Substack newsletter called ‘a calm presence' which are 'short, practical essays for those frightened by the ecological crisis'. To subscribe (free of charge) see https://acalmpresence.substack.com. You'll also find a podcast version of each a calm presence posting on Substack or one your favorite podcast player.Also. please note that a complete transcript of conscient podcast and balado conscient episodes from season 1 to 4 is available on the web version of this site (not available on podcast apps) here: https://conscient-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes.Your feedback is always welcome at claude@conscient.ca and/or on conscient podcast social media: Facebook, X, Instagram or Linkedin. I am grateful and accountable to the earth and the human labour that provided me with the privilege of producing this podcast, including the toxic materials and extractive processes behind the computers, recorders, transportation systems and infrastructure that made this production possible. Claude SchryerLatest update on April 2, 2024

Earlier this week, CBC Newfoundland Morning brought you coverage of the one-year anniversary of post-tropical storm Fiona. Adam Walsh and Bernice Hillier hosted a province-wide morning show from Port aux Basques (hear our full broadcast at cbc.ca/newfoundlandmorning). As extreme weather events become more and more frequent, the Canadian Red Cross says people everywhere should do some basic planning to be ready for a storm or other natural disaster. Bill Lawlor is interim vice president and he spoke with CBC's James Grudic.

Is Florence the most emotional game of all time?? Probably yes. FFXVI continues to impress.    Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter (... X?)! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:02 - Florence 00:17:40 - Final Fantasy 16 00:51:55 - Bad Game Synopsis Quiz 00:59:30 - Listener Mail (Andy)   Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Let's chat about Pikmin 4's cool new demo. Then, we get into the next part of our Final Fantasy 16 adventure.    Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 54/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:40 - Pikmin 4 Demo 00:16:35 - Final Fantasy XVI 00:52:32 - Arkham Horror  01:00:46 - Listener Mail (Anonymous)   Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Curious about what it's really like to learn coaching skills from an accredited coach training program? Or what you can do with coaching skills?In this episode, we welcome Alumni of the Coach Approach Leadership Academy™ Kassandra Barteaux (Senior Director, Transformation Office at Canadian Red Cross) and Bre Hamilton (Religious Trauma Coach), who use professional coaching in very different ways.Get ready to hear about:What they thought coaching was prior to joining the AcademyWhy they came to coach training in the first placeWhat Kassandra REALLY thought about coach training (it wasn't what she expected)How they're using their coaching skills in their business and careerThoughts on leadership and how to have more impact as a leaderWant to get a feel for what true coaching is? Lauren and Ashley are currently offering complimentary coaching calls so you can try it on and see if coaching is a good fit for you!Book a free discovery call with Lauren: https://coachlaurenashley.as.me/?appointmentType=16792182Book a free discovery call with Ashley: https://calendly.com/ashleyd_coaching/connect?month=2023-06Connect with Lauren on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/coachlaurenashleyConnect with Ashley on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/ashleyd_coaching/

Let us know what stood out to you in the Annapurna Showcase! For us, it was a lot!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 54/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:03 - Twilight Imperium 00:12:48 - Kirby Tilt ‘n' Tumble 00:19:19 - Annapurna Showcase Live Reactions 00:50:49 - Listener Mail (Andy)   Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

It's finally time to talk about the first section of Final Fantasy XVI! We wade into our spoiler-free impressions of the game, and then spoil the first act of the story! For the second half, we recap June's Nintendo Direct.   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 54/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:07 - Final Fantasy 16 (spoiler-free impressions) 00:32:49 - Final Fantasy 16 mechanics  00:45:15 - Final Fantasy 16 story (first-act spoilers) 01:07:48 - Nintendo Direct Recap + Listener Mail (Ryan) Music: Best Time - FASSounds, Final Fantasy XVI OST Menu Theme, Final Fantasy XVI OST Ifrit VS Phoenix All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Today we review our latest creature-catching game: Cassette Beasts! Afterward, we break down our favorite announcements from the rest of the summer game showcases!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ and Instagram! @CloudControlPod Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:53 - Cassette Beasts review //– Showcase Favorites – 00:24:01 - Beastieball 00:26:11 - Hyper Light Breaker 00:27:45 - Viewfinder 00:30:30- Chants of Sennaar 00:33:04 - Spirit of the Samurai 00:34:29 - Checkmate Showdown 00:36:28 - The Bookwalker: Thief of Tales 00:37:33 - Persona Tactica 00:39:45 - Persona 3 Reload 00:42:38- Mariachi Legends 00:44:30 - Cocoon 00:48:53 - Listener Mail Music: Best Time - FASSounds, Ghost Fight - Undertale All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

The story dominating climate news the past couple of weeks has been the record-breaking Canadian wildfires. The fires started in British Columbia and Alberta in late April, then spread extensively in May and June. The culprit? An unusually hot, dry spring combined with lightning in some areas and human error in others. Half of wildfires are ignited by lightning, with the rest caused by human activities ranging from discarded cigarette butts and unattended campfires to equipment malfunctions. But these events only spark the fires; their severity is largely due to climate change. Canada experienced a warmer and drier spring than usual, creating conditions ripe for fires to spread more rapidly and extensively. But there's an underlying story beyond the immediate damage caused by the wildfires. The East Coast of the U.S. experienced detrimental effects on air quality due to the fires. Prevailing winds carried the smoke from the fires, resulting in a noticeable deterioration of air quality in places like New York City and Washington D.C. Because the fires affected such populated cities in areas not used to these conditions, they prompted conversations around the personal impact of climate change. But as the particulate matter—and proverbial dust—settles, will the fires have any noticeable effect in shifting public sentimentwhen it comes to the climate crisis?  Let's not downplay the immediate victims, though. Thousands of Canadians have been displaced, and there's massive damage to infrastructure by what is, in all likelihood, the worst fire season on record for the country.  Some striking statistics: ‍ – More than 400 blazes were burning across Canada as of last Wednesday – This year's fire season has started earlier than usual—and it's more aggressive, with this year's fires already surpassing 4 million hectares in the first month  – The United Nations predicts wildfires globally will increase in intensity by 57% by 2090, signaling a perilous new norm Scientists correlate intensifying fire seasons with the climate crisis—studies show anthropogenic climate change has significantly increased the area of wildfires—which means global action is imperative. If you'd like to help those affected by the Canadian wildfires, donate directly to organizations like The Canadian Red Cross and Firefighters without Borders.

Let's talk all about Summer Game Fest and the Lies of P demo!!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ and Instagram! @CloudControlPod Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:58 - Jetboard Joust 00:06:15 - Listener mail  00:07:45 - Summer Game Fest recap 01:15:36 - Lies of P demo Music: Best Time - FASSounds, Ghost Fight - Undertale All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Gosh, isn't Yellowjackets the best? Also, let's make some Summer Game Fest predictions!! Let us know yours in the comments!

Let's watch the showcase together, shall we? Let us know what you think of the announcements!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ and Instagram! @CloudControlPod Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Music: Best Time - FASSounds, Ghost Fight - Undertale All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

What will we see at the showcase? Let's chat!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ and Instagram! @CloudControlPod Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Play Along with the Quizzes! https://www.sporcle.com/games/g/videogames_90s?t=gaming https://www.sporcle.com/games/OctoKing/pokemon_animal?t=gaming https://www.sporcle.com/games/KCRoyalsFTW/smash_bros?t=gaming Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:45 - PlayStation Showcase 00:11:48 - Predictions 00:30:15 - Guess the 90's game 00:38:50 - Guess Pokemon by Animal 00:48:20 - Guess Smash Character by Moveset 00:57:17 - Listener Mail (James H) Music: Best Time - FASSounds, Ghost Fight - Undertale All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

First, there was God of War. Next, there was Bloodborne. Who will rank first on the newest version of our Top 25 Games of all time list? LET'S FIND OUT!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 52/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ and Instagram! @CloudControlPod Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:09:50 - Initial 25 00:21:25 - Games 25 to 20 00:31:45 - Games 19 to 15 00:53:10 - Games 14 to 10 01:06:08 - Games 10 to 6 01:26:35 - Games 5 to 1 02:00:10 - Hall of Fame induction Music: Best Time - FASSounds, Shovel Knight Treasure Trove All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Nintendo has a lot of franchises. Let's tier them! After that, we chat about the Bloodborne Card Game and review Eastward!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 52/55) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ and Instagram! @CloudControlPod Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:40 - Nintendo Franchise Tier List 00:48:20 - Bloodborne The Card Game 00:58:52 - Eastward 01:12:55 - Listener Mail (Anonymous) Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Welcome back to Yellowjackets and podcast night! Good vibes.   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/60) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ And Instagram! @CloudControlPod Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:46 - Armored Core VI Gameplay Trailer Reactions 00:20:54 - Shovel Knight Pocket Dungeon 00:29:45 - Pokemon Stadium 00:40:04 - Listener Mail (Jonah) Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Today we chat about Resident Evil 4 Remake, Moonscars, and Nintendo Indie World.   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/60) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:55 - Resident Evil 4 Remake  00:22:18 - Moonscars 00:43:38 - Nintendo Indie World Recap 01:01:30 - Listener Mail (Jay) Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

We're back to discuss a special game: Before Your Eyes! We also chat about Poinpy (yes, Poinpy) before finishing the show by watching the Final Fantasy 16 trailer from the latest State of Play LIVE together with you!  Sorry for the choppy audio on James' end near the end of the episode… the internet was not our friend!   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/60) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:14 - Before your Eyes 00:21:55 - Poinpy 00:28:09 - Listener Mail (Anonymous) 00:40:23 - Final Fantasy 16 State of Play Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

We're back!! Let's chat about Resident Evil 4, Tunic, and then play a good old-fashioned round of GOOD LISTENING!! *Don't worry, eventually I fix the screen capture lol*   Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/60) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod  Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:15 - Resident Evil 4 Remake 00:20:49 - Tunic 00:33:45 - GOOD LISTENING! 00:45:07 - Listener Mail (Anonymous)    Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Disaster management is the macro version of emergency preparedness! Listen to Ana tell us about how we can better manage ourselves during a disaster, what the “second disaster” is, and the biggest myths surrounding emergency management, one blew my mind. This episode was awesome, and I hope you take away as much as I did! Take a listen, and as always please; like, comment, share, and subscribe, you know all the internet things, And if you REALLY like the show, please leave a review on iTunes or wherever you listen, It will mean so much to me. More on Ana: Ana has worked in Disaster and Emergency Management for well over a decade. This include working with  Canadian Red Cross as a Disaster Response Coordinator during the Slave Lake wildfire in 2011 and the Southern Alberta Floods in 2013. She has also worked with the province with the Alberta Emergency Management Agency (AEMA) designing emergency management exercises and with Alberta Environment and Parks in the environmental emergency response team. Through these experiences she has had the privilege to help Albertans in need during major disasters impacting the province including the wildfire impacting Fort McMurray in 2016, many other wildfires throughout the province, and major floods throughout. I have also worked in the private sector doing consulting for major organizations for the crisis management programs.  She currently teaches at NAIT in the Diploma program for Disaster and Emergency Management and also loves working with organizations to ensure they are resilient in the face of adversity.  Academically, she has a Master of Arts in Disaster and Emergency Management. In her free time I enjoy running stupidly long distances in rugged trails throughout the province. She is currently training for her second ultra marathon For course info go to www.Nait.ca Follow us on our Tik Tok Channel @defencetalkswithdad And don't forget to join us for the ONE UP on Patreon  (https://www.patreon.com/randykinglive) To Book Randy to speak at your event or run a workshop for your staff: https://www.randykinglive.com/ The Self Defense from All Angles podcast is the go-to for anyone looking to break out of the self defense echo chamber.

Do you even have a gaming podcast if you don't recap Nintendo Directs? Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 54/60) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:44 - God of War Ragnarok 00:11:19 - Nintendo Direct recap 01:04:45 - Sea of Stars Demo Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Let's chat about HBO's The Last of Us episode 4! Does anyone else feel like some ravioli? Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 54/60) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Can we rank every character from Danganronpa?! Yes, we can! Also brief check-ins with Pokemon Scarlet & Castlevania on Netflix! Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 54/60) https://www.youtube.com/@CloudControlPod Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:04:00 - Pokemon Scarlet / Violet 00:14:13 - Castlevania (Netflix) 00:25:08 - Ranking all characters from Danganronpa! 01:40:25 - Listener Mail (Jonah) Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Let's chat about episode 3 of HBO's The Last of Us. Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/60) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3A3HvUW1MN_qb6Ad-ToEA Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Let's chat about episode 2 of HBO's The Last of Us. Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/60) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3A3HvUW1MN_qb6Ad-ToEA Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Today we recap the Xbox Developer Direct, then dive deeper into Hi Fi Rush - an awesome new Rhythm / Action game. Finally, we return to the quiz! Enjoy the show :) Thank you for subscribing! (Current Goal: 53/60) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCL3A3HvUW1MN_qb6Ad-ToEA Keep up with Cloud Control on Twitter! @CloudControlPod @Jakkp0t @Uteapia_ Help us raise money for The Canadian Red Cross! Subscribe to our podcast for $0.99 / month - all proceeds raised in 2023 will be donated to https://www.redcross.ca/. Thank you for your support. Got a question or comment? Send in your listener mail to be read on the show! CloudControlPod@proton.me Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:02:10 - Xbox Developer Direct 00:18:08 - Hi Fi Rush 00:29:19 - The Quiz 00:48:28 - Listener Mail (Kay) Music: Best Time - FASSounds All the songs, images, and graphics used in the video belong to their respective owners, and Cloud Control does not claim any right over them.

Peter Legge lives his life dream as an internationally acclaimed professional speaker, a bestselling author and as Chairman & CEO of the largest, independently owned media publishing company in Western Canada – Canada Wide Media. Controlling a network of over 25 magazines, in addition to providing a diverse range of media services and products with over $15 million in annual sales, Peter is a living legacy of one of Canada's true entrepreneurial success stories. Peter travels worldwide speaking to organizations of varying industries. His presentations are based on his everyday experiences as a community leader, husband, father and CEO. T oastmasters International voted Peter “Golden Gavel Award Winner” and “Top Speaker in North America” and both the National Speakers Association and the Canadian Association of Professional Speakers have inducted him into the Speakers Hall of Fame. Peter is the recipient of two honorary doctorate degrees presented to him in 2003 by Simon Fraser University and in 2009 by Royal Roads University. Peter also received an Honorary Doctorate of Technology in 2010 from the British Columbia Institute of Technology and in 2013 was presented with an Honorary Fellow by Douglas College. Peter has published 23 bestselling books; the latest is Under The Influence. Other notable titles include The Runway of Life, The Power of Tact, Lunch with Joe and The Power of Tenacity, The Courage of Leadership and the Strength of Character. His books have motivated thousands of people towards positive change. Peter is a community leader, tirelessly devoting his time to many worthwhile organizations. In recognition, he was notably honoured with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012, and was presented with The Nido Qubein Philanthropist of the Year Award in Atlanta Georgia in 2005. In 2008, for his lifelong commitment to serving the community, Peter received the province's highest award, the Order of British Columbia. Peter wholeheartedly believes in community service. He is a lifelong supporter of many charities, including Variety – The Children's Charity, the Canadian Red Cross and he serves as an ambassador of Variety Club International. Publisher of BCBusiness magazine, Peter is a mentor and an influential leader in the local business community, as well as a past chairman of the Vancouver Board of Trade. Peter has also made “giving” a cornerstone of his company's corporate culture. Learn more about Canada Wide Media Limited, which has fundraised and donated millions of dollars to charitable causes, by visiting: www.canadawide.com

Today's Episode Dr. Raj talks with Dr. Eva Khondaker about her background in beauty pageants, and how her pageant past has influenced her current role as a medical professional. Being a first-generation Bangladeshi immigrant, she discusses the ways that pageantry can positively impact women around the world in following their dreams.  Today's Guest Dr. Eva Khondaker is a recent medical school graduate from the University of Medicine and Health Sciences where she graduated with the highest honors. She owns a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Alberta, majoring in biological sciences and a minor in classics. Eva has over ten years of medical and broadcast experience. Her experience ranges from appearing on local news channels to international TV networks such as ATN (Asian Television Network). Eva was crowned Miss Canada Galaxy International in 2007, Miss Alberta in 2007, and Miss Supermodel South Asia 2006. She went on to represent Canada on an international platform and placed first runner-up and was placed first in swimsuit and interview. She has also had the privilege of being awarded first runner-up in Miss India Canada 2007 in Toronto, Canada. In the past, Eva has been an ambassador for various non-profit organizations such as the Canadian Red Cross and the Cross Cancer Institute where she has helped raise awareness and fund research. Eva is also a published co-author of medical ethics and biostatistics textbooks specifically for students preparing for the USMLE. Recently, Eva has joined Inside the Boards as podcast host, tutor, question writer, and head of social media. In her personal life she is trained in classical Indian dance, loves going to the gym, and all things Sci-Fi. Currently, she is preparing for the 2023 match cycle.  About Dr. Raj Dr Raj is a quadruple board certified physician and associate professor at the University of Southern California. He was a co-host on the TNT series Chasing the Cure with Ann Curry, a regular on the TV Show The Doctors for the past 7 seasons and has a weekly medical segment on ABC news Los Angeles.   Want more Dr. Raj? Check out the Beyond the Pearls lecture series! The Ultimate High Yield Bundle: The complete review of high-yield clinical medicine topics necessary for graduate medical education board exams including NBME, USMLE Steps 1/2/3, ITE and ABIM Boards. You can also listen to the Beyond the Pearls podcast.   Check out our other shows: Physiology by Physeo Step 1 Success Stories The InsideTheBoards Study Smarter Podcast The InsideTheBoards Podcast   Produced by Ars Longa Media To learn more about us and this podcast, visit arslonga.media. You can leave feedback or suggestions at arslonga.media/contact or by emailing info@arslonga.media. Produced by: Christopher Breitigan and Erin McCue. Executive Producer: Patrick C. Beeman, MD The information presented in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and should not be construed as professional or medical advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the second (and final) half of Alex discussing the case of Gypsy & Dee Dee Blanchard. Thank you again to Patreon supporters, Shadow & Cheryl, for this episode topic. This week, the focus will be on the relationship breakdown between Gypsy & Dee Dee, Gypsy's ventures online, the murder of Dee Dee, and more. As mentioned in last weeks episode, please consider checking out the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect website, which is listed within the resources. If you have any additional resources you'd like to share, send them my way. Need a distraction? I got you.  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl, Susan & Jennifer! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation.  You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast)).  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com.  If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free)! Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/)  Resources:  International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect website - https://www.ispcan.org/?v=402f03a963ba (https://www.ispcan.org/?v=402f03a963ba)  Canadian Red Cross website - Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect - https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/educators/child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention/definitions-of-child-abuse-and-neglect (https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/educators/child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention/definitions-of-child-abuse-and-neglect)  Mayo Clinic website - Child Abuse - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864)  Wikipedia - Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard#Early_life_and_marriage_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard#Early_life_and_marriage_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard)  Wikipedia - BDSM - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BDSM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BDSM)  Cosmopolitan article - “The 10 Most Disturbing Reveals From HBO's True-Crime Documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest - The doc tells the story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard” - by HELIN JUNG - MAY 16, 2017 - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a9659096/mommy-dead-and-dearest-dee-dee-blanchard-documentary-recap/ (https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a9659096/mommy-dead-and-dearest-dee-dee-blanchard-documentary-recap/)  Cosmopolitan article - “The True Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Mom, Dee Dee Blanchard” - by Amanda Lundgren - April 10th, 2019 - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a27099800/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mom-dee-dee-blanchard/ (https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a27099800/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mom-dee-dee-blanchard/)  Buzzfeed News article - "Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom Murdered” - by Michelle Dean - August 18, 2016 - https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/michelledean/dee-dee-wanted-her-daughter-to-be-sick-gypsy-wanted-her-mom...

This week, Alex tackles a patreon pick (thank you Shadow & Cheryl) which is the case of Gypsy & Dee Dee Blanchard. In the shows first ever two-parter, you'll hear the beginnings of both Dee Dee and her daughter, Gypsy, along with the documented dynamic between the duo. You'll also hear the break down of their relationship, and ultimately what would become one of the most publicized crime cases. As mentioned in the episode, please consider checking out the International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect website, which will be listed in the resources. Need a distraction? I got you. Podcast Promo: That's So F*cked Up Podcast - check them out: https://tsfuthepodcast.com/ (https://tsfuthepodcast.com/)  Listener discretion is advised. Shout out to Patrons Tom, Bailey, Angela, Jon, Alicia, Lynn, Shadow, Courtney, Cheryl & Susan! Thank you for supporting Weird Distractions on Patreon. You can also support the show on Patreon and get monthly bonus episodes, behind the scenes footage, and more! Weird Distractions is also on Buy Me a Coffee if you want to support the show with a one-time donation.  You can also find some merch for the show on Redbubble (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast (https://www.redbubble.com/shop/weird+distractions+podcast)).  If you want to provide feedback or even your own weird story to be read on air in an upcoming Listener Distractions episode - please email: weirddistractionspodcast@outlook.com. If you're listening on Apple Podcasts, please consider rating & reviewing. It's the best way to support the show (for free).  Thanks for listening! Weird Distractions is a proud member of the Cultiv8 network: https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/ (https://www.patreon.com/cultiv8podcastnetwork/)  Resources:  International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect website - https://www.ispcan.org/?v=402f03a963ba (https://www.ispcan.org/?v=402f03a963ba)  Canadian Red Cross website - Definitions of Child Abuse and Neglect - https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/educators/child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention/definitions-of-child-abuse-and-neglect (https://www.redcross.ca/how-we-help/violence-bullying-and-abuse-prevention/educators/child-abuse-and-neglect-prevention/definitions-of-child-abuse-and-neglect)  Mayo Clinic website - Child Abuse - https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864 (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/child-abuse/symptoms-causes/syc-20370864)  Wikipedia - Murder of Dee Dee Blanchard - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard#Early_life_and_marriage_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard#Early_life_and_marriage_of_Dee_Dee_Blanchard)  Wikipedia - BDSM - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BDSM (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BDSM)  Cosmopolitan article - “The 10 Most Disturbing Reveals From HBO's True-Crime Documentary Mommy Dead and Dearest - The doc tells the story of Dee Dee and Gypsy Rose Blanchard” - by HELIN JUNG - MAY 16, 2017 - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a9659096/mommy-dead-and-dearest-dee-dee-blanchard-documentary-recap/ (https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a9659096/mommy-dead-and-dearest-dee-dee-blanchard-documentary-recap/)  Cosmopolitan article - “The True Story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's Mom, Dee Dee Blanchard” - by Amanda Lundgren - April 10th, 2019 - https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a27099800/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mom-dee-dee-blanchard/ (https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/tv/a27099800/gypsy-rose-blanchard-mom-dee-dee-blanchard/)  Buzzfeed News article - "Dee Dee Wanted Her Daughter To Be Sick, Gypsy Wanted Her Mom Murdered” - by Michelle Dean - August 18, 2016 -...