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This week's episode is all about door mag locks and how we test these devices as Fire Alarm Technicians. Ray was able to join us and go over this presentation that he did for the Central Ontario chapter earlier this year. Thanks for joining us, Ray! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this encore presentation of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Tom Watson from BOLD to discuss landscape lightning. About Tom Watson Tom Watson is a Senior Business Development Manager with BOLD (Best Outdoor Living Design), focusing on his territory in Central Ontario. After working in business operations for over nine years, leveraging cutting-edge technologies for strategic growth and process improvement, Tom entered the outdoor lighting industry. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Tell us more about BOLD, the new industry-leading landscape lighting company Landscape lighting is so important, why do you think it can sometimes be forgotten? We forget about evenings at times during the landscape planning process. Now that many want to use their outdoor spaces, people are realizing the importance of lighting the space. New landscape lighting can be added to existing landscapes. The impact is immediate when homeowners can now use their outdoor spaces in the evening and entertain longer on the weekends. Mature plants and gardens look beautiful when highlighted with proper low-voltage lighting. Tom refers to this as painting with light! BOLD lights are CRI 90 or above. Sunlight is 100. They come with a 7-year warranty. Are you seeing new trends in landscape lighting? Black is still the most popular fixture colour. New shape is a reflection of some new shapes in the interlocking industry Smart technology is also popular. Products can be set up and managed through Google Home, Alexa etc. Where can contractors' homeowners see BOLD products? Products are available at landscaping dealers. oDisplays will be there for people wh want to see them in person. BOLD is currently offering Mini Acadamy training to landscapers and designers. Find more information about BOLD: Website: www.boldpros.com Instagram: @boldpros @boldpros_tom Facebook: @boldpros Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect with Joanne via her website: down2earth.ca Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible.  In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and their combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon.

Car theft is nothing new in Ontario, but what about golf cart thefts? Yes, it's a very real thing for golf courses in Ontario and is only continuing to grow in its occurrences. Is this kid's pulling pranks, or could this be something more sinister? Host Alex Pierson asks this very same question to the Regional Director of Central Ontario of the National Golf Course Owners Association, Blair Breen. Blair tells Alex that with dozens of carts being stolen at a time from courses all across the province, it's hard to imagine this is anything but a coordinated crime ring. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join author, presenter, and seasoned canoeist Kevin Callan on our podcast as we delve into his extraordinary journey from enthusiast to outdoor careerist. Renowned for his canoe route guide books that advocate for wilderness preservation, Kevin's adventures span Central Ontario and Algoma region. Discover his deep-rooted love for canoeing, dedication to mentoring at-risk youth, and passion for sharing outdoor experiences through captivating presentations. With appearances on CBC television and as the host of the KC Happy Camper YouTube channel, Kevin's insights into the natural world are a must-listen for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.Check out Kevin's channels here: YT: https://www.YouTube.com/@KCHappyCamperIG: https://www.instagram.com/kchappycamper/FB: https://www.facebook.com/thehappycamperCheck out my social media channels for trip photos, articles I write, video reels and podcast updates.https://www.instagram.com/jbadventurer/https://www.facebook.com/jbadventurerhttps://www.tiktok.com/@jbadventurerCheck out all my podcast episodes through the playlist linked here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdWkde9gml__GpO_JouKEWl1UdckeYDeg&si=w9jDkhiQ6Xj7Gzl8

The Central Ontario Off Road Jeep Club loves all Jeeps! Members range from veterans with modified Jeeps to new Jeep owners that just bought their Jeep. They have a lot of runs including newbie runs where the teach and coach new Jeepers. They are also  involved with the OF4WD and maintain a number of trails. If you own a Jeep, check them out! Central Ontario Off Road Jeep ClubWebsiteFacebook15% off Brightsource Lights with cod 4x4canada10% off TOC Supplies with code 4x4canada 10% off WildMedKits with code 4x4canada 10% off Afraid Knot Ropes with code 4x4canada23 10% off Miolle Gear with code 4x4 Make sure to check us out on Facebook and Instagram!

In this episode of Down the Garden Path, Joanne Shaw welcomes Tom Watson from BOLD to discuss landscape lightning. Tom Watson is a Senior Business Development Manager with BOLD (Best Outdoor Living Design), focusing on his territory in Central Ontario. After working in business operations for over nine years, leveraging cutting-edge technologies for strategic growth and process improvement, Tom entered the outdoor lighting industry. Here are some of the questions and topics covered in this episode: Tell us more about BOLD, the new industry-leading landscape lighting company Landscape lighting is so important, why do you think it can sometimes be forgotten? We forget about evenings at times during the landscape planning process. Now that many want to use their outdoor spaces, people are realizing the importance of lighting the space. New landscape lighting can be added to existing landscapes. The impact is immediate when homeowners can now use their outdoor spaces in the evening and entertain longer on the weekends. Mature plants and gardens look beautiful when highlighted with proper low-voltage lighting. Tom refers to this as painting with light! BOLD lights are CRI 90 or above. Sunlight is 100. They come with a 7-year warranty. Are you seeing new trends in landscape lighting? Black is still the most popular fixture colour. New shape is a reflection of some new shapes in the interlocking industry Smart technology is also popular. Products can be set up and managed through Google Home, Alexa etc. Where can contractors' homeowners see BOLD products? Products are available at landscaping dealers. oDisplays will be there for people wh want to see them in person. BOLD is currently offering Mini Acadamy training to landscapers and designers. Find more information about BOLD: Website: www.boldpros.com Instagram: @boldpros @boldpros_tom Facebook: @boldpros Find Down the Garden Path on Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube: @downthegardenpathpodcast. You can also email your questions and comments to downthegardenpathpodcast@hotmail.com, or connect with Joanne via her website: down2earth.ca Down the Garden Path Podcast On Down The Garden Path, professional landscape designer Joanne Shaw discusses down-to-earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As the owner of Down2Earth Landscape Design, Joanne Shaw has been designing beautiful gardens for homeowners east of Toronto for over a decade. She does her best to bring you interesting, relevant and useful topics to help you keep your garden as low maintenance as possible. In Down the Garden Path: A Step-By-Step Guide to Your Ontario Garden, Joanne and fellow landscape designer Matthew Dressing distill their horticultural and design expertise and combined experiences in helping others create and maintain thriving gardens into one easy-to-read monthly reference guide. Get your copy today on Amazon. Don't forget to check out Down the Garden Path on your favourite podcast app and subscribe! You can now catch the podcast on YouTube.

Life's only constant is change, and today's guest, Jacqui Morgan, shares her compelling journey from South Africa to Central Ontario, Canada. Jacqui's insightful wisdom encourages us to view discomfort not as a setback but as a stepping stone for personal growth. Join us as we explore the art of celebrating small victories, expressing daily gratitude, and cherishing moments of silence for self-care. Through Jacqui's lens, we'll learn to kindly acknowledge the hurdles in life's transitions, discovering that embracing discomfort is the direct route to meaningful and transformative personal growth.Linda's Website: Global Wellness Education About Jacqui MorganJacqui Morgan, a registered South African Counselling Psychologist, provides online psychotherapy for individuals and couples. With a master's degree in counselling psychology from the University of Johannesburg, Jacqui emphasizes compassion for those facing personal struggles. She acknowledges the impact of unique life paths and considers it a privilege to support clients. Jacqui's psychodynamic approach tailors therapy to individual needs, fostering insight, emotional regulation, and effective coping strategies for a journey toward relief and authenticity. https://www.morganpractice.co.za/About Linda:Have you ever battled overwhelming anxiety, fear, self-limiting beliefs, soul fatigue or stress? It can leave you feeling so lonely and helpless. We've all been taught how to be courageous when we face physical threats but when it comes to matters of the heart and soul we are often left to learn, "the hard way."As a school teacher for over 30+ years, struggling with these very issues, my doctor suggested anti-anxiety medication but that didn't resonate with me so I sought the healing arts. I expanding my teaching skills and became a yoga, meditation, mindfulness, reiki and sound healer to step into my power and own my impact. A Call for Love will teach you how to find the courage to hold space for your fears and tears. To learn how to love and respect yourself and others more deeply. My mission is to guide you on your journey. I believe we can help transform the world around us by choosing love. If you don't love yourself, how can you love anyone else? Join a call for love. Website - Global Wellness Education LinksThank you for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode please spread the love by sharing it with others. Subscribe to the podcastPlease subscribe if you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes.Leave us an iTunes reviewRatings and reviews from our listeners are extremely valuable to us and greatly appreciated. They help our podcast rank higher on iTunes, which exposes our show to more awesome listeners like you. If you have a minute, please leave an honest review on iTunes.

Joining us on the Bridge is award-winning playwright, author, columnist, film maker, and lecturer, Drew Hayden Taylor.  Originally from Curve Lake First Nations, in Central Ontario, Drew has spent the last two decades travelling the world and writing about it from the indigenous perspective.  In this episode, we discuss his upcoming work, and his book; Take us to your Chief, a collection of sci-fi stories reinvented with a contemporary First Nations outlook. We will also be reviewing this book  in our next episode, so stay tuned for that!You can discover more about what Drew is working on on his website: https://www.drewhaydentaylor.com/ Please let us know if there is a book you want us to review or an author you want us to have on the podcast! You can always reach us on our social media links below or email us at talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com.You can also find more Tales From The Bridge on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and our website to see what is happening on The Bridge.Check out our many links:Twitter: @BridgeTalesInstagram: @talesfromthebridgeFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/groups/talesfromthebridge/IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt17354590/?ref_=fn_al_tt_1Website: https://talesfromthebridge.buzzsprout.com/Email: talesfromthebridgepodcast@gmail.com     Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/tales-from-the-bridge-all-things-sci-fi/id1570902818Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3MQuEYGQ3HD2xTewRag8KG

Our pal Michaela Schreiter joins Matt Robinson to kickstart another week of TCA with tons to cover including Matt's trip to the Bobcaygeon craft beer festival, another horribly disappointing finish for the Ottawa REDBLACKS in the CFL, a fascinating finish to the FIFA Women's World Cup as Spain defeated England in the championship match, the lasting legacy of this WWC2023 and so much more.Follow TCA on bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/tallcanaudio.bsky.socialFollow TCA on Threads: https://www.threads.net/@tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tallcanaudioFollow TCA on Instagram: https://instagram.com/tallcanaudio?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y= Follow TCA on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tallcanaudio

Red-tailed Hawks (Buteo jamaicensis) are always exciting to see. However ubiquitous or plentiful they may be on the land, it is always a gift to observe them circling and soaring overhead. I have been noting their behaviours for a few years now, trying to catch a glimpse whenever I can. A couple of years ago I watched a pair eager to find out if they were nesting in the valley I walk or ride on my way into work. I never did find that nest, but I hoped I would in the future. On Monday, a colleague called over the radio that he was observing two Red-tails building a nest. He later watched as the pair were mating on a different tree down closer to the river. This series of events sparked a great curiosity and enthusiasm between all of my colleagues. We have been trying to find ways to observe, but also not interfere. Trying to research, but not just rely on the books. But as it is still relevant, I decided to hit the books. Thus, this weeks show was created. A deep dive into the nesting behaviours of one of my fav cohabitants. Thanks Drew for the suggestion to include my sources in the show write-up. And to Matt Hamilton for the photo. Sources for the show:Forest Raptors & Their Nests in Central Ontario - this is only a partial pdf, and does not have all of the content. I am searching for a complete pdf.Peterson Field Guide to North American Bird Nests by Casey McFarland, Mathew Monjello & David Moskowitz. HMH, 2021.Life Histories of North American Birds of Prey pt 1 by Arthur Cleveland Bent. Dover, 1961.Stokes Guide to Bird Behaviour vol. 3 by Donald and Lillian Stokes. Little, Brown, 1989.Birds of Forest, Yard, & Thicket by John Eastman. Stackpole Books, 1997.

Norm Murray speaks with Trevor Gordon from Epilepsy South Central Ontario. They discuss the gift wrapping event happening now thru Dec. 24th at Shopper's World Brampton, Plus, one of the biggest recent news stories in Southern Ontario, which involved Police tasing someone who was having an epileptic seizure. http://www.epilepsysco.org.

Recorded live in person at the Coffee Association of Canada's The Road Ahead 2022 Annual Conference in Toronto, Sylvain and I sit down with Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist, CIBC.   We have a fast past and action-packed conversation around the state of the Canadian economy, prospects for our mid and long-term future, and the impact on the food service and coffee industry. Let's listen in now!About BenjaminBenjamin is a member of the CIBC economic team that is responsible for analyzing macro economic developments and their implications for fixed income, equity, foreign exchange and commodities markets. He also acts in an advisory capacity to bank officers on issues related to wealth management, household credit and risk, and corporate credit and risk. Well-known for his ground-breaking published research on topics such as labour market dynamics, real estate, credit markets, international trade and business economic conditions, Benjamin not only contributes to the conversation but also frequently sets the agenda.Benjamin has close to 20 years of experience in the private sector advising clients, industry leaders, corporate boards, trade associations and governments on economic and financial issues. He is also a regular commentator in the media.Benjamin is a member of the Economic Committee of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce and the Economic Development Committee of the Toronto Board of Trade. He is also a board member for the Governors of Junior Achievement of Central Ontario and Toronto Financial International.About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa.Michael LeBlanc  is the Founder & President of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc and a Senior Advisor to Retail Council of Canada as part of his advisory and consulting practice.   He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience, and has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career.  Michael is the producer and host of a network of leading podcasts including Canada's top retail industry podcast,       The Voice of Retail, plus  Global E-Commerce Tech Talks  ,      The Food Professor  with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois and now in its second season, Conversations with CommerceNext!  You can learn more about Michael   here  or on     LinkedIn. Be sure and check out Michael's latest venture for fun and influencer riches - Last Request Barbecue,  his YouTube BBQ cooking channel!

Wayne Hannah is a 42-year-old veteran and firefighter from Central Ontario.  Wayne was diagnosed with PTSD and ADHD after spending the majority of his adult life self-sabotaging and making excuses for a negative mindset.  After exploring the idea and thoughts of suicide, he decided to put on his big-boy pants and change his internal narrative.   In the spring of 2021, Wayne began sharing his “morning message” regularly on social media; TikTok and Instagram.  He quickly found a home, but more importantly, a community.     “Good Morning Assholes” is now viewed by thousands of people every morning with over 230,000 followers and 2 million likes.   In the summer of 2021, he started the "Zen AF" podcast with actor Alex Skuby - which is quickly gaining popularity all over the world.   Through Wayne's journey, he has inspired millions through straightforward and relatable messages pulled from his own experience, stories, and those of the community that follows him. https://www.waynehannah.com/ https://www.zenafpod.com/ @zenafpodcast @officialalexskuby @goodmorningassholes Sponsorship: @southwest_fire_academy Editing Credit: @bradshea Marketing: @premiummixmarketingco

Anyone working in an asset-intensive organization will know the importance of planning and prioritizing. In fact, without a robust planning and prioritization process, then creating a robust maintenance budget would be impossible. In this week's episode, we have Nigel D'Souza, Manager of Facilities Services at a District School Board in Central Ontario, to share his expertise on this topic! Tune in today. Visit us on the web at http://www.upkeep.com/ Join our Maintenance Community Slack Group: http://www.upkeep.org/ Download UpKeep from the App Store and Google Play for free today! → App Store: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/upkee... → Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de... Check us out on socials! → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/on-u... → Twitter: https://twitter.com/OnUpKeep → Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/onupkeep/ → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/upkeepaom/

Here are the things to expect in the episode:What are the consequences of incorrect pricing?How does pricing affect profitability?How do you let go of scarcity and move into an abundance mindset?What are the three practices that will lead your business to success?How does cash flow work to keep your business afloat?And much more! About Tracey:Tracey Bissett is on a mission to redefine the world's economic future by increasing the financial literacy of entrepreneurs, also known as financial fitness. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Tracey helps entrepreneurs across all sectors, both on and offline.As Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey educates and empowers entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey has worked with and in support of thousands of entrepreneurs to secure the financing they needed. This hands-on experience, coupled with her formal financial education, Masters of Business Administration, and Chartered Financial Analyst designation, position Tracey uniquely to coach about all things money.In addition, Tracey is a professor at Centennial College's School of Business and regularly leads speaking engagements to increase financial fitness awareness. Tracey enjoys giving back to the community and actively volunteers with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, United Way, and Junior Achievement of Central Ontario. Connect with Tracey Bissett!Website: https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bissettfinfit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bissettfinfit/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceybissett/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bissettfinfitYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2v8BFBz24mNtAhgG1UNTJg Connect with Carina Hatton!Website: https://www.knittedbelle.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growyourboutique5 Day ECom Bootcamp: https://onlineboutiquecoaching.com/Free 10 Step Checklist To START, GROW & SCALE Your DREAM eCom Store™: https://pages.onlineboutiquecoaching.com/checklist-8293

Here are the things to expect in the episode:What are the top 3 common financial mistakes business owners continue to make?How do you avoid financial mistakes?What are the things to consider in pricing a product and service?And much more! About Tracey:Tracey Bissett is on a mission to redefine the world's economic future by increasing the financial literacy of entrepreneurs, also known as financial fitness. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Tracey helps entrepreneurs across all sectors, both on and offline.As Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey educates and empowers entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey has worked with and in support of thousands of entrepreneurs to secure the financing they needed. This hands-on experience, coupled with her formal financial education, Masters of Business Administration, and Chartered Financial Analyst designation, position Tracey uniquely to coach about all things money.In addition, Tracey is a professor at Centennial College's School of Business and regularly leads speaking engagements to increase financial fitness awareness. Tracey enjoys giving back to the community and actively volunteers with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, United Way, and Junior Achievement of Central Ontario. Connect with Tracey Bissett!Website: https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bissettfinfit/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bissettfinfit/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceybissett/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bissettfinfitYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2v8BFBz24mNtAhgG1UNTJg Connect with Carina Hatton!Website: https://www.knittedbelle.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growyourboutique5 Day ECom Bootcamp: https://onlineboutiquecoaching.com/Free 10 Step Checklist To START, GROW & SCALE Your DREAM ECom Store™: https://pages.onlineboutiquecoaching.com/checklist-8293

And now; for something completely different!On this episode, I Zoom into this guest's home office and catch up, dig deep and have a good time talking to our very first non-musician guest; Ben McCully! Pictou County Proud and now one of the hosts on a great radio station in Barrie Ont. CFJBM  Rock95. As his Announcer Profile states: "East coast born, but settling down in the paradise that is the Great Lakes life of Central Ontario, I have several alter-egos in the professional wrestling world, but my all-time favorite nickname is “Dad”.Ben and I chat about his humble beginnings, how those lead him to larger markets and also  gives us the skinny on "Who's Vinny?"Unlike any of the other episodes, we talk about a lot more than just music but end the show with a song request from Ben with a special shout out to one of our previous guests!Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/jamsessions)

Jason Brown is the  CEO of the YMCA of Newfoundland and Labrador 2005-2011 and returned to the position in 2013. In 2017 Jason was also appointed CEO of the Atlantic YMCA Regional Development Centre serving YMCAs throughout the region. Over a 30-year career with the YMCA, Jason has also worked in senior positions in the YMCA in Southern Ontario, Central Ontario, and Ottawa and in seasonal positions in Ontario and Nova Scotia. Jason is also a past Director of Common Ground Co-working and the East Coast Trail Association. Jason was named a 2017 Atlantic Business Magazine Top 50 CEO. Jason is an experienced executive with a background giving leadership to operations, development, fundraising, turn-around, start-up, real estate projects, Boards of Directors, and organizational change in Atlantic Canada and Ontario. Connect with Jason here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-brown-8a852b12/ #GaleForceWins New episodes every Tuesday evening on Youtube or wherever you get your podcasts. You can also visit https://galeforcewins.com/ To message Gerry visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gerrycarew/ To message Allan visit: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allanadale/

The day proved to be one of the wackiest weather days ever in Ontario. In Southwest Ontario on the Michigan border, Windsor's temperatures climbed to a balmy 20°C. In Southeast Ontario and Canada's National Capital, Ottawa, they suffered a round of freezing rain. Off the shores of Georgian Bay in sort of Central Ontario, the city of Barrie had snow and Hamilton experienced a rare and very late in the season tornado.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MEET TRACEY BISSETTTracey is an accomplished professional with 20 years of experience in the financial services industry working directly or indirectly with personal, commercial and corporate clients to help them achieve their financial goals. A demonstrated passion for increasing financial fitness coupled with lending and risk management experience led to the establishment of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc. As Chief Financial Fitness Trainer of Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey educates and empowers individuals, notably young adults, and entrepreneurs to take control of and live their financial lives with confidence. As a former executive at TD Bank, one of Canada's Big 5 Banks, Tracey has worked with and in support of thousands of individuals and entrepreneurs to secure the financing they needed. This hands on experience coupled with her formal financial education, Masters of Business Administration and Chartered Financial Analyst designation, position Tracey uniquely to coach about all things money. Tracey is a full time professor in the financial services faculty within the Business School at Centennial College. She leads speaking engagements and is the Executive Producer and host of the Young Money podcast all focused on increasing financial fitness. Recently named a Silver Award winner for The IFSE Institute Award for Financial Literacy Champion through the Wealth Professional Awards 2020. A native of Nova Scotia, Tracey enjoys giving back the community and actively volunteers with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, the United Way of Toronto & York Region as well as Junior Achievement of Central Ontario. CONTACT:https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/cash-coach/ (FREE DOWNLOAD) https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceybissett/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/traceybissett/) https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/ (https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/) https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/podcasts/ (https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/podcasts/) SUPPORT THE SHOW BECAUSE I LOVE PUPPIES!1)https://meetfox.com/en/ (MEETFOX) Monetize your time with an easy-to-use online platform. Use promo code “yuri” for 2 MONTHS FREE! 2) https://taliadinapoli.com/a/rewards/r/m8q3ZlTx (Talia di Napoli – PIZZA) Click on the title for $6.00 off your order of AMAZING pizza shipped fresh from Napoli https://www.gettaxhub.com/?rfsn=4356929.38ee2a (3) TAXHUB) NEED ACCOUNTING HELP? – Sign up for A Less Taxing Way To Work With A CPA. Get a free intro call with a tax professional. 4) https://www.audible.com/ep/freetrial?source_code=PDTGBPD060314004R (Audible.com) This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. Click on the link to get a 30-day free trial, complete with a credit for a free audiobook download 5) ARE YOU INTERESTED IN BITCOIN OR CRYPTOCURRENCY?BUY MY BOOK BECAUSE IT'S AMAZING!!! I'll EVEN SIGN IT FOR YOU : )https://amzn.to/3afTmOu (BE LEFT BEHIND: Discover Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Before Your Grandma Beats You to It) http://www.advanceyourart.com/captivate-podcast/eduardo-placer/yuricataldo.com (yuricataldo.com) CREDITS: Our theme music is written and mixed by Chicago-based composer, engineer, and multi-instrumentalist Ryan Black of the Black's Backbone collaborative. And produced by REB Records. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Podcorn - https://podcorn.com/privacy

This week on the podcast I'm speaking with Peterborough, Ontario's Justin Ross who set an FKT on the 450km COLT in August with a time of 26hr 54min. What's so impressive about his effort is that he has only just become passionate about bikepacking and ultra endurance bikepack racing. He also set an FKT on the 418km Farmer's Folly route with a time of 19h 28m. Justin works for Wild Rock Outfitters in Peterborough as their social media manager as well as sales and guiding. He's an active dude and enjoys rock climbing, running and started cycling as a low impact way to stay active and take care of his knees. Justin admits that he's hooked on this style of riding and enjoys pushing his limits. He also encourages others thinking about participating in these events to give it a try. In this episode we share stories from the trail and the lessons learned when tackling these endeavors. I had a great time chatting and getting to know Justin and I'm sure we're going to see him crush more events in the future. I hope you enjoy this chat.Save 25% off a consultation at Cycling 101 when you use the code MB40 at checkout.Save 25% at Dynamic Cyclist when you use the promo code MB40 at checkout.Thanks to Lakeside Bikes in Invermere for supporting me!Visit Rollingdale Cycle!

Norm Murray speaks with Trevor Gordon, Media & Gov't Relations for Epilepsy South Central Ontario. He gives us the facts about what epilepsy is and how many Canadians are living with it. http://www.epilepsysco.org

For this week's episode of Inspirational Leadership I spoke with Jeremy Laurin, the Senior Vice President, External Relations and Business Development at Loyalist College. Jeremy joined Loyalist College in May 2020 and is responsible for Marketing, Communications, Recruitment, Workforce Development, Applied Research, Career Services, Work Integrated Learning, Continuing Education and the College’s Foundation. Previously he was the Vice President of Business Development and Partnerships at the Ontario Centres of Excellence, now the Ontario Centre of Innovation.  There Jeremy led an experienced team of Business Development Managers to all corners of the province to find out what’s needed by industry and explore the halls and labs of academia for the latest innovations breakthroughs. Jeremy and his team helped commercialize innovations, transfer technologies and develop promising talent to grow the Ontario economy. Prior to OCE, Jeremy was the founding President and CEO of ventureLAB, an innovation hub for Central Ontario and the northern GTA that reaches more than 1.8 million Ontarians. An entrepreneur at heart, Jeremy founded his first of three technology firms in 1997. Under his guidance, all three were born global. Jeremy’s responsibilities included opening offices in China, Europe, Japan, Korea, and the United States. Jeremy is a featured TEDx Speaker on how his life as an entrepreneur has made an impact on people and communities, and an Adjunct Professor in York University’s Faculty of Health.

Barrie is a city in Central Ontario, Canada, which lies along Kempenfelt Bay, an arm of Lake Simcoe, around 55 miles north of the bright lights of Toronto. It’s known as a vibrant commuter town and at one point had even been one of the fastest growing cities in all of Canada. In autumn of 1993, the residents of Barrie would be rocked by a brutal string of murders that would disturb even the most seasoned detectives. The aftereffects of the murders still reverberate today.SPONSORS:VODACAST: Thank you to Vodacast for sponsoring this episode! Make sure to download this free podcast player for deeper, digital stories for each of my episodes. You could be listening about evidence in the episode and view that evidence on your screen on Vodacast as you listen! https://vodacast.com/PLUM DELUXE TEA: Thank you to Vodacast for sponsoring this episode! From bold caffeinated blends to relaxing herbal teas, Plum Deluxe has it all. Their blends are made fresh in house. Use code “morbidology” for 12% off your order: http://plumdeluxe.com/morbidologyBEST FIENDS: Thank you to Vodacast for sponsoring this episode! Engage your brain and collect cute monsters along the way with this mobile puzzle app! Download for free on the app store or Google Play.SHOW NOTES - https://morbidology.com/morbidology-the-podcast-99-1993-barrie-murdersPATREON - https://www.patreon.com/morbidologyAudio Credit:Evening of Chaos - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Empty Reflections - ErikMMusic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgq4SPKHlyIA Mothers Sacrifice - OurMusicBox - https://ourmusicbox.com/Dark Tranquility - Anno Domini Beats - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F6mBav72AkEScott Buckley - UndertowCO.AG Music – Cold Case Detective, The Ulgonsah Witches, So Evil-Dark Synth, Drifting Through Time, The Rake, Underwater - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcavSftXHgxLBWwLDm_bNvA/videos

As the secret project deadline hangs ominously over us, we have dug up an absolute stonker from the Patreon vaults to keep you all going! In the early 1980s, in a small hamlet in Central Ontario, there was a cult leader with a messiah complex so big he thought he could operate as a surgeon on the living and use his genitals to bring back the dead. Roch Thériault held a vice-like grip over his loyal followers, so tight that they would abandon their children to his surgical madness, and so firm they would abandon their partners for his harem. He called them The Ant Hill Kids, and with him, life was a living hell.Brand new MERCH out now: redhandedshop.com Check out our Patreon: patreon.com/redhanded See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ronnie Hawkins' career in Music, TV & Film spanned over 63 years....& it may not be over yet!Having immigrated to Canada in 1958, he has since become well known not only for his own many accomplishments....but for the many careers he has fostered & launched. He is responsible for introducing the world to the likes of Robbie Lane, Beverly D'Angelo, David Clayton Thomas & David Foster. Ronnie had us both chuckling as he recounts stories from his dealings with mob associated record company mogul, Morris Levy to his hilarious appearance along with Carol Baker on the live to air CBC Juno awards show....& a whole lot more.Ronnie lives a quiet life these days in Central Ontario with his loyal wife of over 50 years, Wanda. His is a fascinating story...to say the least!

For International Women's Month we will be having an all female lineup of guests on the WoW Podcast! Today’s guest is Sara Bentham...Superconnector and Superhero to entrepreneurs. Sara Bentham is the director and creative driving force at The Henry Bernick Entrepreneurship Centre, (HBEC), at Georgian College. Sara’s dedication and enthusiasm to support students and entrepreneurs across Central Ontario with starting, scaling and growing businesses has helped create and roll out successful initiatives such as Xcelerate Summit, XcelerateHER, and Further Faster. With a long history of working in the Startup Space, Sara has firsthand insights into the type of creativity, commitment and agility required to ensure business success.  Having worked, lived and travelled globally, Sara chose to come back to Simcoe County to bring an informed perspective and global mindset to support strengthening the business ecosystem and to influence sustainable, diverse and inclusive business practices. Where you can find Sara... https://www.georgiancollege.ca/community-alumni/entrepreneurship-centre/    

We are live! (Well, we WERE live)In today’s episode, we’re sharing the recording of our live broadcast at the 2020 Xcelerate Summit, Central Ontario’s Premier Business Event. This summit was hosted virtually this year and they kindly reached out to ask if we would host a live recording of Instagram for Business with the Social Focus for their 200+ attendees. So what topic do we decide for the attendees who are business owners and entrepreneur? We chat about excuses… specifically five excuses that are are holding you back from growing on Instagram. What’s excuse #1? We hear it all the time…. Yup, ‘TIME’! We get it, we all have busy schedules, a business to run and families to manage. But carving out time is so incredibly important for growth. And we go into detail on how to mange your time better for Instagram. Excuse #2 - ‘nobody wants to hear about me’. Say what? How can anyone like, trust and get to know you if you don’t share who you are and why you do what you do!?Excuse # 3 - ‘organic growth on social media is dead’. No way! And we spill the beans on why organic growth is still possible and ways you can organically reach your ideal audience to grow your business on Instagram. Excuse #4 - ‘I don’t have any professional photos’. Well thank goodness we’re here. Photos is our speciality and we share exactly how to eliminate that excuse and start your Instagram photo library to help you sell more of your products and services while building solid connections!And lastly, excuse #5 - ‘I’ve never had a sale on social media so I guess it doesn’t work.’ Well that is true if you simply post a photo with a caption and sit back and wait. We’re gonna tell you right now - if that is your strategy; you’ll never get a sale on social media. No way no how. BUT! If you’re willing to put these strategies and techniques into place, we know you can start to build a solid following and sales through Instagram. Thank you for tuning in to episode 50!! And the last episode of 2020! If you haven’t already, we would love for you to leave a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts! It helps us grow and reach more savvy business owners like you!More about the Xcelerate Summit:https://xceleratesummit.co@xceleratesummitXcelerate Summit is 96 hours of practical, actionable business advice, real world knowledge, inspiration and one-degree networking.

Today, we're joined by Janet Patterson, founder of Central Ontario Weightloss a support group in Ontario Canada. Not Only does Janet run this group, but she is also an RNY patient herself. Visit their website: https://centralontariowls.com/about/

Todd and Jennifer Payne of Asphodel Sheep Company in Central Ontario always had big dreams of becoming full-time farmers – but it took time and planning to get there. In this episode, we'll learn about their journey from off-farm employment to purchasing Shepherd's Choice, one of the sheep industry's leading genetics operations. Learn more about the Payne's unique transition story in this AgriSuccess article.

The president of the Ontario Medical Association, Dr. Samantha Hill discusses the shift to telemedicine driven by the pandemic and how it has proven to be surprisingly efficient and reliable; Even thought the CERB will end soon, most of the recipients will be eligible for continuing assistance. Shannon Lee Simmons, a certified financial planner, author and founder of the New School of Finance, explains; Getting kids to school on the bus continues to be a problem for some communities. We hear from Cobourg mother, Renee Mercier-Mintz and Joel Sloggett, the Chief Administrative Officer of the Student Transportation Services of Central Ontario; We meet the new interim host of Ontario Morning, Julianne Hazlewood; Why do wasps become such a problem this time of year? Graham Thompson, a professor of Behavioural Genetics and Sociobiology at Western University, explains.

In this episode of the Canadian Bushcraft Podcast, Caleb discusses the magical, valuable and oddly enough controversial plant, Manoomin, aka Wild Rice. He shares some insights on this amazing plant, including the ecological importance, cultural value, and his perspective on the conflict surrounding the plant in Central Ontario, Canada.

Tracey Bissett is on a mission to redefine the world's economic future by increasing the financial literacy of entrepreneurs, also known as financial fitness. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Tracey can help entrepreneurs across all industries, both on and offline. As the founder, President, and Chief Financial Fitness Trainer at Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey helps her clients understand and improve their level of financial fitness with a goal of increased confidence using their financial skills so they can be successful in their financial lives. In addition, Tracey is a professor at Centennial College’s School of Business and regularly leads speaking engagements to increase financial fitness awareness. Tracey enjoys giving back to the community and actively volunteers with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, United Way and Junior Achievement of Central Ontario. You can reach Tracey at: https://www.bissettfinancialfitness.com/ But her favorite place to connect is on LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/traceybissett. Just send Tracey a message there!! Donna explores with Tracey what Money Fitness is and how to achieve it. Tracey is providing everyone with a getting started with financial fitness -- download the Money Meeting Agenda at: CashCoach.Biz Being Financially Fit gives your business a solid foundation for growth. Be sure to pick up Tracey's complimentary Money Meeting Agenda!! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/visionarywomenpreneurs/message

In this special episode of The Reite Club Podcast, Benjamin Tal answers some of your burning questions and puts some of the concerns to rest on being a real estate investor through this pandemic. The biggest takeaway is to stop, take a breath and consult with trusted sources in order to carefully make meaningful decisions and that this pandemic will pass in time. Guest: Benjamin Tal, Deputy Chief Economist, CIBCIn this special episode of The Reite Club Podcast, Benjamin Tal answers some of your burning questions and puts some of the concerns to rest on being a real estate investor through this pandemic. The biggest takeaway is to stop, take a breath and consult with trusted sources in order to carefully make meaningful decisions and that this pandemic will pass in time.In this episode learn about: – What real estate investors can expect from the Bank – Differences between the market vs. the economy – Globalization – Purpose built apartment buildings – Negative interest rates – Gross Domestic Product (GDP)– Are we in a recession? Benjamin Tal is responsible for analyzing economic developments and their implications for North American fixed income, equity, foreign exchange and commodities markets. He also acts in an advisory capacity to bank officers on issues related to wealth management, household/corporate credit and risk.Well-known for his ground-breaking published research on topics such as labour market dynamics, real estate, credit markets, international trade and business economic conditions, Benjamin not only contributes to the conversation but also frequently sets the agenda.He has close to 20 years of experience in the private sector advising clients, industry leaders, corporate boards, trade associations and governments on economic and financial issues.National and global media regularly seek him out for his insight and analysis on economic issues that impact financial markets, consumers, corporations and public policy. He is also a frequent lecturer in the economic programs of various Canadian universities.Benjamin is a member of the Economic Committee of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce, The Economic Development Committee of the Toronto Board of Trade. He is also a member of board of Governors of Junior Achievement of Central Ontario, and a board member of the Toronto Financial Services Alliance

Tracey Bissett is on a mission to redefine the world's economic future by increasing the financial literacy of entrepreneurs, also known as financial fitness. With over 20 years of experience in the financial services industry, Tracey can help entrepreneurs across all industries, both on and offline. As the founder, President, and Chief Financial Fitness Trainer at Bissett Financial Fitness Inc., Tracey helps her clients understand and improve their level of financial fitness with a goal of increased confidence using their financial skills so they can be successful in their financial lives. In addition, Tracey is a professor at Centennial College's School of Business and regularly leads speaking engagements to increase financial fitness awareness. Tracey enjoys giving back to the community and actively volunteers with Therapeutic Paws of Canada, United Way and Junior Achievement of Central Ontario. During this show we discuss: Two things that could mentally affect your finances 3 steps to cash flow clarity Two biggest money mistakes entrepreneurs make when starting their business Three benefits of a goal oriented savings to an entrepreneur About money disorder Symptoms of money disorder and how to change this habit How to unlearn poor spending patterns Why you need to audit regularly with the help auditing experts Some of the biggest financial mistakes people make when going through a career transition and what to do to aid the situation The best way for entrepreneurs to increase their financing knowledge in order to get all the financing they need The most important tools every entrepreneur needs to understand their financial position What entrepreneurs need to be accountable for About financial advisers The importance of a financial adviser even to a start-up entrepreneur 3 cash flow strategies entrepreneurs overlook when there is a breech of contract And much more…

In this GTA Biz episode, special guest Patrick McKeen CEO of Better Business Bureau in Central Ontario joins us at The Best Media Studios with David Marcantonio and Jason Ho. In this interesting chat, we talk about how local business owners can make more money and get a steady flow of business coming in. Patrick Mckeen of The Better Business Bureau also shares how they help local businesses make more money by building trust and integrity. If you’re interested in being on our GTA Biz Podcasts email gtabizpodcasts@thebestmedia.com We are committed to the success of your business! Learn more about how we can help you succeed: http://thebestmedia.com

Dana Snow is the founder and head of Punk Rock Realty Inc. named after her passion for punk rock music. As a child, she was fortunate to observe and assist her parents in the design, construction and sale of a number of their homes. Inspired by the unlimited potential of real estate, she purchased her first property in her early twenties and has owned countless properties since, employing a wide variety of real estate investment strategies to support her school, art, music, and travel interests. Guest: Dana Snow, Real Estate Investor, Realtor and Artist Dana Snow is the founder and head of Punk Rock Realty, Inc. named after her passion for punk rock music. As a child, she was fortunate to observe and assist her parents in the design, construction and sale of a number of their homes. Inspired by the unlimited potential of real estate, she purchased her first property in her early twenties and has owned countless properties since, employing a wide variety of real estate investment strategies to support her school, art, music, and travel interests.  If you want to know what it's like to travel North America in an orange 1972 Volkswagen van with friends on a student budget, just ask her. She was a road trip master before there was GPS. Being a creative and expert problem solver helped her then and it still one of her best assets now that the van is gone and she's moved to the lake. Fast-forward to today, she has lived, renovated, and transacted in the majority of real estate markets throughout the G.T.A., the Greater Golden Horseshoe and Southern and Central Ontario – from Buffalo, Brantford, Hamilton, and Toronto, to Oshawa / Durham Region, and Peterborough / Kawartha Lakes. She is an active realtor in all of these markets, and able to provide you with the guidance you need to make informed decisions about your future home or investment property.Her love of learning and trying new things is demonstrated in her extensive education. She holds: a Master's Degree in the History of Art from the University of Toronto; an Associate's Degree in Fine Arts / Photography from the Ontario College of Art & Design; Honour's Bachelor's Degrees in Philosophy and Contemporary Studies, and a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Wilfrid Laurier University; and a Post-Graduate Certificate in Web Design, Development & Maintenance from Humber College. Aside from her scholastic career, she also has over 20 years experience working in the marketing and communications field in various roles including writer, researcher, web developer, graphic designer, and Director of Marketing and Communications.Some of her favourite bands and musicians include Ripcordz, BFGs, Rancid, Her downtime is spent attending concerts, boating, motorcycling, and hanging out with her wife Joanne and their many pets. In this episode learn about:– Dana's experience and insights into certain markets– Tips for new investors and first-time buyers in what to look for To get in touch with Dana: Website: www.punkrockrealty.caEmail: dana@punkrockrealty.caPhone:  1-888-999-9731 EXT: 101

Professional Driving at the Central Ontario Truck Driving Championships Bruce chats with organizers and participants of the 2019 Central Ontario Truck Driving Championships finding out how challenging this is for drivers, interviewees include organizer Tanya Fox, drivers, and volunteers about the events. Learn what it's like to participate in this contest for the real professional drivers of our industry. You can learn more about the event at www.cortdc.com HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY TO OUR U.S. FRIENDS This is sponsored by Bison Transport with many opportunities for truck drivers in their fleet across Canada. You can learn more about Bison and the opportunities available at www.bisongoldrushlp.com  or call 1-800-527-5781 This episode is also sponsored by Ontario Truck Driving School has a number of courses to help you be successful when starting a career in transportation from heavy equipment to over the road trucking. You can learn more about starting your career at www.otds.com This episode is also sponsored by Rick Blatter promoting road safety with the 3,7,15 second rule. Learn more at www.3715rule.com  or www.rickblatter.com The music for this episode is Drive By by Trio Avenue off their album Avenue to Great Music. Trio Avenue is our Profile Band for July and you can learn more about them at www.trioavenue.com About the Show The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers talks all things trucking for people in the transportation industry helping them improve their business and careers. Interviews with industry professionals and truck drivers, trucking information, and other features on the industry are meant to be helpful for truck drivers and those in transportation. The Lead Pedal Podcast for Truck Drivers has main episodes released every Tuesday and Thursday with bonus material on other days. You can learn more about the host and show on our website and make sure to SUBSCRIBE to the show on your favourite podcast platform. www.theleadpedalpodcast.com What does The Lead Pedal Podcast mean? The Lead (pronounced - Led) stands for acceleration or fast-track of your career or business. It is a play on words and we certainly are not here promoting speeding in the industry. We are hoping this information will help you become a professional driver faster than if you didn't know about many of these topics. Are you enjoying the show? If so we would appreciate you leaving us a rating and review on iTunes or on your favourite podcast platform. The show is available at www.theleadpedalpodcast.com  , ITunes, Stitcher, Spotify, Tunein, iHeartradio, SoundCloud, and other popular podcast platforms. Thanks for listening

This episode, Jason has a discussion with Simon Strantzas where they talk Clive Barker, weird fiction, how to build character, and the stories within his latest collection Nothing is Everything.Then Jason and Michael discuss the 1981 horror film Dead and Buried.Times:Intro: 00:00Simon Strantzas Interview: 05:30Dead and Buried: 38:32Outro: 58:01Thank you for listening! Please leave a review on iTunes! Contact us:darknessdwellspodcast@mail.comwww.wheredarknessdwells.comFind Simon online:http://strantzas.com/Interview questions for quick reference:1. How were you introduced to horror and weird fiction?2. You wrote an introduction to Steve Rasnic Tem's collection, Hidden Figures. How did that come about?3. How do you differentiate between weird fiction and magic realism?4. How do you write in a literary style? I find that literary, or at least contemporary is more about people living their lives and are interrupted by horror when horror typically deals with the horror element more straight on.5. How do you pull and flesh out a fictional life in your work?6. You add these elements very well into the stories within you're the latest collection, Nothing is Everything. The Fifth Stone, I think might be one of the better examples. You have a woman's entire life in one short story, and it works. It's one of my favorites from the collection. What was the genesis behind this story and how did you take that idea and turn it into what it is? 7. The first story, In This Twilight, I'd say hit me the hardest. I think because it's locations are very familiar to me. I talked to you about this over Facebook Messenger and you said that you like to take liberties with your Central Ontario, Canada settings, which I noticed. But I felt that In This Twilight almost took place in a different reality that only resembled our own. Was that part of the idea behind writing it?8. There are also stories like Ghost Dogs where it's almost as though you dropped some LSD and began typing once the drug took hold. Do you know when beginning a story how surreal it's going to become or is the surrealism in your stories a more organic experience for you when writing?9. The Terrific Mr. Toucan is another favorite. I love the hallucinatory feel to a magic show where the audience thinks that it's all an illusion of some sort but are ignorant of something very real going on. 10. Some of these stories I will, especially the ones I mentioned, are ones that I will reread again and again. You posted on Facebook a couple of weeks ago a list of stories you keep returning too. They were: - “Macintosh Willy” by Ramsey Campbell - “Afterward” by Edith Wharton - “The Beckoning Fair One” by Oliver Onions - “Smoke Ghost” by Fritz Lieber - “Our Supervisor's Temporary Town Manager” by Thomas Ligotti - “Ringing the Changes” by Robert Aickman What are some of the elements in a story that will make you go back and reread more than once?12. Who are you reading today that you're excited about?13. I was saddened to hear of Wilum Pugmire's recent passing, were you a fan of his work at all?14. What do you have coming out soon that readers can look forward to?15. Where can listeners find you online?

In this paranormal-themed episode, Cian sits by the fire with a strong coffee and tries to get to grip with a bizarre and little-known phenomenon. (NOTE: this episode was recorded under the original podcast title Off The Wagon.) BRITISH BIGFOOT: Did you even know this was a thing? Not content with being master of the forests of the Pacific Northwest, Bigfoot has been reported many times in the UK. But is this really the Bigfoot we know and love? Cian takes you through some of the reports, dives into the community of believers, and tries to figure out just how the Bigfoot in Blighty seems to be different from his American cousin. One of the strangest of all paranormal subcultures is examined. CENTRAL ONTARIO SIGHTING: A personal anecdote, in which your host reveals the one time he kinda maybe saw something mysterious in the forests of Central Ontario. Or at least got himself all spooked out by wandering in the woods listening to paranormal podcasts. Maybe you can do the same! THE WASHINGTON SOUND MAP: A short fictional piece. Claire from Wicklow writes in to tell of her encounter with strange creatures in the vast forests of Washington. Hiking with a broken ankle through the American wilderness, she comes across a truck driven by two locals who have something mysterious in the back, and it ain't a keg of beer … Vice: On The Trail Of The British Bigfoot Mysterious Universe: UK's Bigfoot British Bigfoot Sighting Reports

Joe Dale and I explore the untapped labour pool of people with disabilities, uncover the benefits of employing people with disabilities, and discuss approaches people with disabilities can take to gain employment.   Today businesses are asking, ‘Where do we find good people?’, and people with disabilities are asking ‘Where do I get a job?’. This podcast/ blog with Joe Dale, Executive Director of the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN), explores these questions.   Joe has worked in the field of disability for over 35 years and spent much of that time addressing issues related to employment for people with disabilities. He is an internationally renowned speaker, speaking to business, governments, and not-for-profits on the issue of strategic engagement of people with disabilities in the workforce.   The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)   ODEN is a professional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability. They have over 110-member agencies, all in the business of helping people with a disability get into the workforce.   ODEN focuses on 4 core areas: Engaging and educating businesses on hiring people with a disability. They also support businesses to develop successful hiring practices. Supporting disability employment agencies with training that builds their capacities and skills. Advocating on employment for people with a disability to the provincial and federal governments. Engaging and educating other stakeholders that prepare people with disabilities for the workforce, including school boards and family groups.     The Employment Landscape   Paraphrasing from the podcast, Joe shares:   “There are a lot of barriers for people with disability to enter the workforce. However, there has been a drastic change in the last couple of years. Businesses are now moving from awareness of the benefits people with a disability can provide to their business, to how do we employ people with disabilities. And, thinking about what does it look like in our workplace?   We have done a lot of awareness over the last 10 years and this is starting to pay off. Businesses are also challenged with the labour shortages, so businesses are now looking at what was once considered non-traditional labour sources.”     Currently the unemployment rate is 5.5% in Canada, but what does that look like for people with disabilities?   Paraphrasing from the podcast, Joe shares:   “Statistics Canada reported that 49% of people with disability are not in labour market. This doesn’t include people who have never had a job or have given up on trying to find a job. For the 51% of people in the labour market, we are seeing anywhere between 16 – 25% employment rate. From this, we can assume people with a disability that are not working in Canada is around 70%.   In the US, they do their research differently, they show about 18% of people with a disability are working.”       What Do Businesses Need to Know About Disability?   Paraphrasing from the podcast, Joe shares:   “Businesses don’t know what they don’t know. Businesses aren’t fully aware of disability as a demographic. We try to illustrate what disability looks like in their community.   16% of Canadians identify that they have a disability across Canada. This is a very large demographic. If you add family and loved ones of those people, 53% of Canadian’s are impacted by disability. These people have a very strong connection to disability.   What would this look like in your place of business? We do this through case studies and by breaking down the myths and stereotypes..    We are shifting mindsets away from charity and pity, a mindset of contribution. This is what businesses need to see to get them to buy in and employ people with a disability in a sustainable way."     Learn can learn more about the Myths to employing people with a disability in this podcast/ blog with Laura McKeen.        What is the business case to employ people with a disability?   Paraphrasing from the podcast, Joe Shares the following case studies:     Case Study 1: Walgreens   Walgreens is a large pharmacy retailer in the United States that has inclusive hiring practices. In 2006, they opened a new distribution center in South Carolina. When staffing this distribution centre they started with the goal of staffing 1/3 of this workforce with people that have a disability. In the end, they hired 40% of their workforce with people that have a disability. At the end of the first year, this distribution centre was the most productive centre for all of Walgreens in the US.   A year later they opened a distribution centre in Connecticut and they went in with the same mindset and hired 45% of people with disability. It opened in 2007 and has had the highest production of all Walgreens distribution centers every year since it opened. They have a 63% reduction in employee costs! Lower absenteeism, lower turnover, and fewer workplace accidents. What they are seeing is higher productivity at lower cost. This equates to profits.   More on the Walgreens Case Study. Click Here       Case Study 2: Mark Wafer, Tim Hortons   Mark Wafer owed 6 Tim Horton’s coffee shops in the Greater Toronto Area, in Ontario Canada. 15% -20% of their staff was people who had a disability. Employees with disabilities had an 87% higher attendance rating, and no work injury claims. Mark’s coffee shops had a turnover of 38% in an industry where the average was 110%. At $4,000 per new hire, there was a significant reduction in costs. His employees with a disability had almost 0% turn over, and employees without disabilities had a 55% turn over, which was still half of the industry average. He put it down for employees being engaged because he is an inclusive employer.   These costs savings are often offsetting the costs of a little bit slower production or the cost of accommodations.   Additionally, prior to Mark selling his business, his coffee shops ranked #1, #2, #3, #4, #5, and #6 in key sales/ profitability indicators among 500 Tim Hortons coffee shops in Central Ontario.     More on Tim Hortons Case Study. Click Here     Additionally, Joe shares:   “Many businesses are contacting ODEN today to learn about how to employ people with disabilities. We would like to get to 16 -20% of employees in a workplace be people with a disability.   We also see the growth rate for people with a disability that get into the workplace their growth rate is phenomenal. Within 2 or 3 weeks they can become a different person and can exceed expectations. This is due to the opportunity, environment, and role modelling.”       How can families and agencies help people with disabilities to gain employment?   Paraphrasing from the podcast, Joe shares:   “It’s really about raising expectations. Overall our expectations of people with a disability are too low. We need to identify the goal that we have for people that have a disability. If the goal is for the person with the disability to have a job, we need to create a different path. We need to change the educational system to support this goal.   For families, if employment is a goal what happens at home has to change. We need to ask questions like, ‘What do you want to be when you grow up?’ and we need to ask ‘Do we give them chores?’. We need to raise expectations, have high goals, and change the path to support these goals.”   I agree with Joe, we need to think bigger and get out of the disability box. This requires a switch from deficits thinking to contribution thinking, and we need to be a champion for that individual. Once you have people holding low expectations of you, you live up to those low expectations. We live up to expectations, so hold high expectations and be a champion for people with disabilities by upholding their dreams and influencing others to do the same.     Joe shares:   “There is research out of the US that shows the indicators of labour market attachment for people with severe disabilities are: A single paid job while in high school Family members and others around that have high expectations   This leads to asking the question, ‘How do we mirror the experiences for people with disabilities the same as those around them?’ Peers and siblings. This includes responsibilities, chores, and part-time jobs. This helps the person to also learn what they like, what they don’t like.”     Learned Helplessness   What I have observed in my work is that parents and supporters are trying to be helpful by doing things for the person with a disability, but by doing this it creates dependencies. It teaches the person with the disability that they can’t do things. Now when that person with a disability is asked to do something they have learned that they ‘can’t’ do the task, even when they are in a new environment. In positive psychology, this behavior is called Learned Helplessness. However, this can be changed with learned optimism. By the way, my family has been caught in the learned helplessness trap. I am not judging here, simply pointing out my observations.       Work or Activities?   Paraphrasing from the podcast, Joe shares:   “It is a challenge when activities, like bowling or swimming, get in the way of the work opportunity. Generally, we don’t do these things instead of work. This is a values proposition that needs to be considered by families. The more conditions we place on work, the more difficult engaging in work becomes.”   Insight: Put the job first, remove the conditions on the employment.     What suggestions do you have for people with disabilities that are 25 to 45 years old, and have never been in the job market?   Joe shares:   “It might mean backing up a bit and starting with a part-time job that many of us would have had while in school. Such as at McDonald's. But don’t let the progress start there. We need to start creating that path.   The more experiences a person has had the better their decision making becomes on what they would like to do 1 to 2 years from now or even tomorrow.”       Fair Pay for People with Disabilities   Joe shares:   “Working for free, or saying the person doesn’t need equal pay is a very bad attitude. Society values people that work, pay taxes and contribute, and much more so than people that live off the tax system. To see someone contributing to the tax system in your community brings value to that person.   It is important for peers and supervisors to see that person as valuable. If two people are working side by side and one person is getting paid full wage, and the other person is receiving less than full wage, it tells the rest of the world that that person is not as valuable as the person making full wage beside them. That is a real damaging long-term scenario. The perception is that the person with a disability as being seen as valued is critical. I fight against anything that looks like less than a fair wage. If the perception is that the person is less valuable, who is the person that is going to be let go in an economic downturn? The person that is seen as less valued.   Also, It is a myth that by working the person will earn less money with the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). No matter what the person earns they will always have more money in their pocket at the end of the day. They never lose never money by working. It is a fallacy that people will have less money if they work."     I agree with Joe’s perspective on fair wage. Additionally, consider the person with a disability that is receiving less than an equal wage. If that person is perceived by others as not valued, then they will not feel valued themselves. If I am not feeling valued I am not going to be excited about going to work. If you received value from reading this blog or listening to this podcast episode I encourage you to share it with someone else you feel would benefit.   You can also support this work by subscribing. This podcast and blog is supported completely by listeners and readers like you. Thank you to those that have supported by subscribing!     Love & Respect, Eric Goll         Resources:   ODEN Website: Odenetwork.com   Tim Hortons Case Study: Click Here   Walgreens Case Study: Click Here     If you received value from this content please leave me a review on iTunes. By leaving a 5 star review on iTunes you make the Empowering Ability Podcast more discoverable, and more families will benefit. Click Here To Leave a Review on iTunes       The Empowering Ability Podcast is available on iTunes and various other apps so that you can listen while on the go from your smartphone!   Click Here To Listen on iTunes

On this episode we have a fun conversation with Brodie Ross of RockRib Outdoors about hunting black bears in central Ontario. This was a really fun conversation that covers a wide range of topics, and we hope to pick up the conversation with Brodie again real soon. To check out the RockRib Outdoors Youtube channels, follow the below link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOC66lvapTCnqGNEK962sA For some incredible Bear Attractants, check out Bait Em 907 Bear Attactants: baitem907.com/index.html Questions/Comments: bearhuntingpodcast@gmail.com facebook.com/bearhuntingpodcast instagram.com/bearhuntingpodcast

Are you an RWA producer? Then this episode may be of interest to you! Tune in as we sit down with Bruce Fox, RWA broiler producer from Central Ontario to discuss his experience using probiotic cleaning products on his farm. Listen as we talk about challenges and benefits Bruce has experienced switching to this alternative cleaning program.   In The Coop is a biweekly podcast series brought to you by the Poultry Industry Council. Our next episode will be released Wed, April 18th. Follow us on Twitter @PoultryIndCou and tweet along with the hashtag #InTheCoop

Lloyd Pollock, a trail-blazer, brought accessible transportation to Toronto 26 years ago now. He just happens to be a man living with post polio syndrome. With 10 years of experience managing a taxi company, and training drivers for the school board on how to handle students using wheelchairs, Lloyd was well acquainted with transporting people with special needs. It was a natural fit when he was approached by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation in ’87 about developing a wheelchair accessible taxi service. He left his job in management to drive taxi as due diligence while he researched a plan to meet the Ministry’s needs. Dignity Transportation put it’s first wheelchair accessible taxi on the road in 1991. Since then, Dignity has grown a fleet of accessible cabs and Lloyd has had the privilege of transporting of all people, Stephen Hawking. He’s also had the opportunity to showcase Dignity’s fleet to international audiences. As an extension of his passion for accessible transportation, Lloyd served on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (or AODA) Accessible Transportation Standards Development Committee. Wow, that was a mouthful; but so was the job – all in all 2 years to be precise. Join us as Lloyd shares the accessibility struggles and successes he’s had through-out his journey to becoming the Father of Accessible Transportation in South Central Ontario.