Podcasts about Fort McMurray

Marina speaks with Mitch Bowers, the Executive Director of Wood Buffalo Pride about Pride Month in Fort McMurray!

Marina speaks with Theresa Wells from the RRCWB about the biggest event in Fort McMurray of the summer - The Hello Summer Music Festival!

Today on the show we talk about wildfire season in Newfoundland and Labrdor. We talk about the current state of wildfires, the intensity and their frequency, and what people and communities are need to do to prepare and adapt. GUESTSKathleen Parewick Municipalities Newfoundland and Labrador community collaboration and development officer; Fred Hollett, fire chief of Portugal Cove-St. Phillip's; Therese Greenwood, author and survivor of the Fort McMurray wildfires back in 2016; Duane Antle, fire chief for the town of Come By Chance and president of the NL Association of Fire Services; Amy Coady, Grand Falls-Windsor councillor and president of MNL; Ron Barron, mayor of Wabush; Myrna Goosney, town manager of Glenburnie-Birchy Head-Shoal Brook

Author John Vaillant has done a lot of research into wildfires and written about the fires that devastated Fort McMurray in 2016. He wrote the book Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast. He joins us along with Niagara Falls, Ont. Fire Chief Jo Zambito and MPP Sol Mamakwa as listeners share their thoughts watching the evacuations and fires on the prairies.

Marina speaks with Giants General Manager, Josh Iannetti about the upcoming baseball season and what fun events we can expect!

Martin Hunter is a visionary thinker who delves into the evolving dynamics of human necessity and economic growth. With a keen understanding of societal trends, Martin explores how the reduction in human dependency on traditional roles and resources can lead to an increase in global GDP and individual affluence. As populations shift and wealth accumulates, he observes a rising demand for luxurious living, highlighting a preference for more personal space and convenience, such as automated services in everyday life. Citing historical precedents like the labor shortages in Fort McMurray and shifts during the pandemic, Martin underscores the inevitability of automation in less-valued jobs to sustain growth and innovation. His insights draw attention to the intricate balance between technological advancement and societal evolution.Episode Highlights:00:30 Automation Fuels Economic Growth04:36 CEOs, Economy, and Employee Concerns07:59 Tiered Risk Management Approach11:26 "Boosting Morale for Business Success"14:52 Family Strategic Planning Retreat17:43 Understand Balance Sheets for Retirement21:58 Modern Business Navigators24:32 "Entrepreneurship: Courage Over Fear"

Marina speaks with Kodjo from the Census Team.

Marina speaks with Josh Iannetti, the General Manager for the Fort McMurray Giants about the upcoming baseball season!

Marina speaks to Eugene from Keyano Theatre about the HILARIOUS Comic Strippers coming back to Fort McMurray!

Executive Director of the Northern Lights Health Foundation, Vanessa MacNevin, joins Marina to talk about the Spring Fling Inspire Gala on Saturday April 5th, 2025.

Josh Bredewout, the Senior Director Norfort Gymnastics & Head Coach at WAG-INFINITE-ACADEMY joins Marina to talk about the upcoming gymnastics provincials taking place in Fort McMurray!

Fort McMurray Matters is a locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

The CWB Association brings you a weekly podcast that connects welding professionals around the world and unrepresented communities as we continue to strive for a more diverse workforce. Join us as we celebrate Women Empowerment Month to learn about the incredible contributions of Women in the welding industry and our communities.Dive into today's episode featuring Paisley Witkowski, a Welding and Metallurgical Engineer from Houston, TX. Her journey from a quaint farming community in Ontario to the bustling world of the oil sands in Fort McMurray leads to her being a trailblazer in welding engineering. As the Vice President of Technical Services for the International Welding Bureau, she shares her unique insights on the engineering field, reflecting on personal stories of challenges and triumphs. Paisley encourages female engineers to embrace vulnerability, emphasizing that expressing one's emotions is not a weakness but a strength!Follow Paisley:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/misspaisleycameron/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/international.welding.bureau?igsh=MTN6cXE4bmF4dzMzeA==Thank you to our Podcast Advertisers:Canada Welding Supply: https://canadaweldingsupply.ca/Canaweld: https://canaweld.com/Josef Gases: https://josefgases.com/There is no better time to be a member! The CWB Association membership is new, improved and focused on you. We offer a FREE membership with a full suite of benefits to build your career, stay informed, and support the Canadian welding industry.  https://www.cwbgroup.org/association/become-a-member What did you think about this episode? Send a text message to the show!

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Fort McMurray Matters is a 30 minute locally produced, locally hosted interview program that focuses on the issues and events that impact the people of Fort McMurray and the Wood Buffalo region. You can hear new episodes on play 103 every weekday at noon.

Cassandra Naud (SHE/HER), a queer Canadian actor, dancer and entrepreneur known for her role of CW in Influencer (Shudder). She is the second eldest of four children; two boys and two girls. She left her hometown of Fort McMurray, Alberta at the age of 19 and headed straight to Hollywood where she tackled her endeavors head on. After receiving her Bachelors of Fine Arts and a couple solid dance credits she decided to relocate to Vancouver where she began acting. She made her television debut as Fiona in Snowpiercer (TBS/Netflix), followed by recurring roles in "See" (Apple TV) and "The Good Doctor" (ABC). Cassandra can also be seen in Loudermilk and Another Life. Alongside her acting career Cassandra co-Founded Somedays. A queer owned mission driven brand helping people manage menstrual pain through innovative products, health literacy and community advocacy. They've made their mark with their viral campaign entitled "People Have Periods" which celebrates queer and trans folks by including them in everything Somedays. Inclusion is something that Cassandra is passionate about. Having faced adversity herself she fully understands the power of media and the important part it plays in today's society. The narrative around "beauty" has changed drastically these past few years, and she feels unbelievably lucky to be a part of it.    Want to watch: YouTube Meisterkhan Pod (Please Subscribe)

Hello, I'd really like to grow this email list. If you enjoy this newsletter, it would mean the world to Jola and I if you encouraged one friend/fellow immigrant/colleague to subscribe…Very likely, the the only thing you will get in return is warm fuzzy feelings, and if I can attribute it to you, I'd personally send you a thank you email.Join us as we explore the bitter-sweet world of the immigrant.In this episode, I'm speaking with Noha Tanahi, Settlement Services Manager at TIEs (The Immigrant Education Society). Noha moved to Canada from Egypt looking for a fresh start 20 years ago. But it didn't take long to start missing home. “I started missing Egypt as I landed at the Montreal airport,” she says.Settling in didn't get any easier. She landed in Montreal, moved to Calgary, then Fort McMurray, then back to Calgary. Stressed, frustrated, and angry, Noha called a shelter for women asking for space so she could leave her home. That phone call changed her life.In this conversation, Noha and I explore the concept of being a newborn when you move to a new country. We also chat about: * How settling into a new country often veers from the perfect script we have in our heads* The loneliness that comes with settling down especially if you don't stay in a city long enough to make friends* Getting fired from her first job after eight hours* Volunteering and how it led her to her job* Her work at TIES and why she would do her job for freeOfficial Links

The wildfire that devastated Fort McMurray in 2016 burned more than 579,000 hectares of land, drove 88,000 people from their homes and caused nearly $10 billion in damages. It's often seen as an outlier, a freak natural disaster. But extreme wildfires, like those that tore through Los Angeles earlier this year, are becoming more intense and harder to control. “We all saw the smoke, and too many of us have seen the fire,” says John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast. “Weather is different now, and fire is different now.” Hotter, drier weather is turning our forests into kindling, and emergency responders are struggling to handle our new reality: intense, unpredictable fires fuelled by a changing climate. In this special episode, host Manjula Selvarajah sits down with Vaillant to better understand how we got here and to see if there is any way out.Featured in this episode: John Vaillant is a Vancouver-based author and freelance journalist. His latest work, the Pulitzer Prize–nominated Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast, chronicles how the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire turned entire neighbourhoods into firebombs and destroyed 2,400 homes and businesses. Further reading: Forged by fire: Fort McMurray 5 years after the disasterCanada needs to get ready for a future fraught with fire: How can the forest sector respond?FACT SHEET: Climate change and wildfiresCanada's 2023 wildfires emitted more carbon than most countriesLandscapes turned into hellscapes, shock and the ongoing fight against wildfires in Los AngelesLos Angeles wildfires magnify California's “insurance crisis” as homeowners face billions in lossesSubscribe to Solve for X: Innovations to Change the World here. And below, find a transcript to “Fire alarm: Rethinking innovation in an increasingly volatile world.” This interview was recorded at MaRS Climate Impact on December 4, 2024. Solve for X is brought to you by MaRS, North America's largest urban innovation hub and a registered charity. MaRS supports startups and accelerates the adoption of high-impact solutions to some of the world's biggest challenges. For more information, visit marsdd.com.

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; catching Pokemon with a flatbed truck in Kelowna, BC the frozen private part incident in Fort McMurray, AB the Salish Sea Serial Killer a divorce and spousal dispute trial about Sasquatch hunting Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: nighttimepodcast.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and Aaron Airport explore the weird and offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. In this episode your hosts discuss; catching Pokemon with a flatbed truck in Kelowna, BC the frozen private part incident in Fort McMurray, AB the Salish Sea Serial Killer a divorce and spousal dispute trial about Sasquatch hunting Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: nighttimepodcast.com/subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

01-27-25 The Bizarre File #1754 Fort McMurray a drunken man got into a brawl outside the bar and got his penis stuck to the icy sidewalk. A Philadelphia mom is going viral for naming her baby after the cheesesteak. Flight attendants have been recorded trying to restrain a passenger on her way to Fiji. All that and more in the Bizarre File!

Sexy Time Fun Facts and so much more!Man shoots at group playing ‘ding dong ditch,' then holds them at gunpoint, MO cops say.12-year-old shot after throwing snowball at car in Connecticut.10-year-old boy in China reports father for drug possession after getting scolded for not finishing homework.Man's penis freezes to ground outside Fort McMurray pub  Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams – Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Sexy Time Fun Facts and so much more! Man shoots at group playing ‘ding dong ditch,' then holds them at gunpoint, MO cops say. 12-year-old shot after throwing snowball at car in Connecticut. 10-year-old boy in China reports father for drug possession after getting scolded for not finishing homework. Man's penis freezes to ground outside Fort McMurray pub     Follow us @RizzShow @MoonValjeanHere @KingScottRules @LernVsRadio @IamRafeWilliams – Check out King Scott's Linktr.ee/kingscottrules + band @FreeThe2SG and Check out Moon's bands GREEK FIRE @GreekFire GOLDFINGER @GoldfingerMusic THE TEENAGE DIRTBAGS @TheTeenageDbags and Lern's band @LaneNarrows http://www.1057thepoint.com/Rizz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Escucha 'La Cultureta', de Onda Cero, el programa de cultura conducido por Rubén Amón en la madrugada del viernes al sábado. Esta semana los culturetas recuerdan a David Lynch y su obra tras la noticia de su fallecimiento. Hablan también de incendios, del de Los Ángeles y del de Fort McMurray a raíz del libro ‘El tiempo del fuego' de John Vaillant (Capitán Swing, 2024). Con Rubén Amón, Isabel Vázquez, Sergio del Molino, Guillermo Altares y Rosa Belmonte.

Escucha 'La Cultureta', de Onda Cero, el programa de cultura conducido por Rubén Amón en la madrugada del viernes al sábado. Esta semana los culturetas recuerdan a David Lynch y su obra tras la noticia de su fallecimiento. Hablan también de incendios, del de Los Ángeles y del de Fort McMurray a raíz del libro ‘El tiempo del fuego' de John Vaillant (Capitán Swing, 2024). Con Rubén Amón, Isabel Vázquez, Sergio del Molino, Guillermo Altares y Rosa Belmonte.

SAIT (Southern Alberta Institute of Technology) has a critical mission: producing the frontline workers that keep the energy industry running. But as the sector evolves—shaped by decarbonization, digital technologies, shifting demographics, and immigration rules—so too must the workforce. According to Dale Hansen, dean of SAIT's MacPhail School of Energy, the institution's role is to stay several steps ahead of these trends, making sure graduates are ready to meet the future. Dale faces an unenviable but exciting challenge: anticipating where the energy market is headed years before it happens.  SAIT works to identify the skills the industry will need, refresh its curriculum, and recruit educators—all while navigating rapid changes. This isn't just about tweaking course content; it's about rethinking what it means to be an energy professional in a world increasingly shaped by new solutions and technologies. The future energy worker won't just turn wrenches or operate rigs—they'll need to innovate, adapt, and problem-solve in ways that the industry has yet to experience.  Dale highlights how SAIT is taking a proactive approach to build this next-gen workforce, seeing that the energy sector has the talent it needs to thrive in a decarbonized, digital-first future.  About Dale Dale Hansen is the Dean in the MacPhail School of Energy at SAIT, providing strategic leadership for its academic programs that span across the energy industry. Prior to joining SAIT, Dale spent 25 years in the oil and gas and mineral resource sectors. Through the course of his career in oil and gas, Dale filled a wide variety of leadership roles across many functions, including time spent in field locations such as the Oil Sands near Fort McMurray. This has provided him with a well-rounded perspective on the industry and an absolute passion for energy in all of its forms. Dale is an experienced facilitator and speaker who holds a Chartered Professional Accounting (CMA) designation and a Master of Arts degree in Leadership from Royal Roads University.  Reference Links For SAIT

Thanks to our group sponsors: Rogers, Pattison Media, Corus Entertainment, iHeartRadio, Stingray, Vista Broadcasting, Harvard Media. The Following summary of winners is from Broadcast Dialogue. Pattison Media's 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO-FM) Edmonton is among the multiple winners at the 2024 Canadian Radio Awards.NOW! won Major Market Station of the Year, and Best On-Air Promotion (Major Market) for its “Swiftie-oke” contest, while Program Director Jay Stone captured Program Director of the Year (Major Market). The station was also the catalyst behind Best Community Service Initiative winner Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper, which saw the province's radio stations come together to raise more than $1.5M to support those impacted by this summer's wildfire.Evanov Communications' stations in Winnipeg won in multiple categories. Evanov Winnipeg's Adam West captured Program Director of the Year (Medium Market), while the Energy 106 (CHWE-FM) morning show, Wheeler in the Morning, won Best On-Air Team (Music) (Medium Market). Energy 106 and Z103.5 (CIDC-FM) Toronto also won Best Imaging Production (Large Market), while their joint entry for HOT 100.5 (CFJL-FM) Winnipeg and LITE 92.1 (CKPC-FM) Brantford won in the Medium Market category.Rogers Sports & Media's CHEZ 106 Ottawa also captured two awards, including Station of the Year (Medium Market) and Best Community Service Initiative (Medium Market) for its DEEDS promotion.In the small market categories, Fort St. John, BC independent station 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU-FM) picked up two awards. Program Director Chris Walker won Program Director of the Year (Small Market), while the station also won Best Podcast (Small Market) for Before the Peace, focused on telling the stories of the Indigenous and Métis peoples of B.C.'s Peace Region.Kahnawake, Que. community station K1037 The Monster (CKRK-FM) also claimed two awards. Paul Graiff won Best Anchor/Reporter (Small Market), while Mitch Craig captured Best Imaging Voice (Small Market).By network, Rogers Sports & Media led wins with 14, followed by Pattison Media with eight, while Evanov picked up a total of five wins. Bell Media won in four categories, with Corus Radio and Harvard Media each earning three awards. Vista Radio won two.Find a full list of this year's winners below. To listen to their award-winning audio and view this year's runners-up, head to CanadianRadioAwards.com.Best Anchor or Reporter – Sponsored by Burli Major MarketRichard Southern, 680 NewsRadio, (CFTR), Rogers Sports & Media, TorontoMedium MarketRichard Duggan, VOCM-AM, (VOCM), Stingray, St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorSmall MarketPaul Graif, K103.7 The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, KahnawakeBest Canadian Multi-Market Network ProgramMajor MarketFearless Fred, Q107 / Power 97 / Edge / Big 101, (CILQ / CFQC / CJKR / CIQB ), CorusMedium MarketSam McDaid – Country Nights, (CKQC / CJOK / CKXC / CKBY / CIKZ / CJQM / CKAT / CJDL), Rogers Sports & MediaSmall MarketNick Liard – Regional Midday Show, (CJRQ / CJQQ / CKFX ), Rogers Sports & MediaBest On-Air Team or Host (News/Talk/Sports)Major MarketAndrea Montgomery / Kelly Turner / Logan Stein / Tanya Blakeney / Phil Wood / Lauryn Heintz – Calgary Morning Show, 660 NewsRadio (CFFR), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, AlbertaMedium MarketBrett Megarry / Greg Mackling – The Start, 680 CJOB (CJOB), Corus, Winnipeg, ManitobaBest On-Air Team or Host (Music)Major MarketThe Roz & Mocha Show, KiSS 92.5 (CKIS), Rogers Sports & Media, Toronto, OntarioMedium MarketWheeler in the Morning, Energy 106 (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketJason McCoy / Carey Moran, Pure Country 106 (CICX), Bell Media, Orillia, OntarioBest On-Air Solo Host (Music)Major MarketLauren Hunter, Sonic 102.9 (CHDI), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketKatherine Dines, MOVE 100 (CJMJ), Bell Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall MarketRobyn Thomson, KiSS 99.3 (CKGB), Rogers Sports & Media, TimminsMusic Director of the YearMajor MarketKatie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketIan Sharek, Rogers Rock Radio, Rogers Sports & Media, Multiple MarketsSmall MarketCourtney Rae, 106.1 The Goat (CKLM), Vista Radio, Lloydminster, Alberta Program Director of the Year – Sponsored by Momentum Media Major MarketJay Stone, 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketAdam West, Energy 106 (CHWE), HOT 100.5 (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketChris Walker, 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU), Moose Media, Fort St John, British ColumbiaStation of The Year – Sponsored by David Kaye / Kayeman Productions Major Market102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketCHEZ 106 (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall Market100.5 Cruz FM (CHFT), Harvard Media, Fort McMurray, AlbertaSound of Success – Sponsored by Validate Audio AttributionMajor MarketWhat's In A Name / Booster Juice, Rogers Sports & Media, National Campaign, Canada-wideSmall MarketGo Rock Campaign (CFLB), Novacast Media, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Best Achievement in Engineering – Sponsored by leanStream All MarketsDaryll Donais, Hot Country 103, (CKHZ), Acadia Broadcasting, Halifax, Nova ScotiaBest Community or Campus Station – Sponsored by Community Radio Fund of Canada Major MarketVIBE 105 (CHRY), Canadian Centre for Civic Media and Arts Development Inc., Toronto, OntarioSmall Market100.1 BayFM (CKVB), Bay of Islands Radio Inc. , Corner Brook, Newfoundland and LabradorBest Community Service Initiative – Sponsored By Broadcast Dialogue Major MarketAlberta Day Of Caring For Jasper, 102.3 NOW! (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketDEEDS, 106.1 CHEZ (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall MarketSpirit Day, 101.3 the River (CKKN), 99.3 REWIND Radio (CKDV), Pattison Media, Prince George, British ColumbiaBest Imaging Production – Sponsored by Benztown Major MarketZ103.5, (CIDC), Energy 106, (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Toronto, Ontario / Winnipeg, ManitobaMedium MarketLITE 92.1, (CKPC), HOT 100.5, (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Brantford, Ontario / Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketPure Country 105, (CKQM), Bell Media, Peterborough, OntarioBest Imaging VoiceMajor MarketCorri English / Allan Peck / Jeff McKnight, STAR 95.9, (CHFM), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, AlbertaMedium MarketDavid Kaye, 104.9 The Wolf, (CFWF), Harvard Media, Regina, SaskatchewanSmall MarketMitch Craig, K1037, The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, KahnawakeBest Performance in a CommercialMajor MarketBob Johnstone, Amore Pasta – Love Pasta Again, The Eagle, (CKLR), Pattison Media, Courtenay, British ColumbiaMedium MarketDave Hiltz, FoCheezy, 107.5 Dave Rocks. (CJDV), Corus, Kitchener, OntarioSmall MarketBrian Viggiani, Georgian Bay Storage, LITE 99.3, (CJGB), Evanov Communications, Meaford, Ontario Best CommercialMajor MarketOodle / Noodle – Improve Your Noodle, Play 107, (CKPW), Harvard Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketHealthy Smiles / The Tooth Is Out There, BIG105 FM, (CHUB), Pattison Media, Red Deer, AlbertaSmall MarketFouillard Carpets, POWER99, (CFMM), Pattison Media, Prince Albert, SaskatchewanBest On-Air Promotion – Sponsored by vcreative Major Market102.3 NOW! 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In November of 2002, friends and family of 25-year-old Fort McMurray DJ Robert LeVoir became concerned that they hadn't heard from him in over two weeks. Although he'd been a troubled guy, struggling with drugs, cocaine in particular, it wasn't like Robert to be out of touch for so long. They worried about his welfare and began searching for him, eventually involving the RCMP. To Robert's family, the RCMP appeared to be doing little to find their loved one. However, behind closed doors, investigators were working on a tip from a man claiming Robert's roommate, Dax Richard Mack, also a DJ, had murdered Robert LeVoir and disposed of his body. Sources: 2006 ABQB 324 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2007 ABQB 182 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII 2012 ABCA 42 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII SCC Appeal File No. 35093 — 2013 2014 SCC 58 (CanLII) | R. v. Mack | CanLII Supreme Court upholds Fort McMurray murder conviction Top court upholds Alberta conviction in boost for ‘Mr. Big' tactics Mr Big Operations: Innovative Investigative Technique or Threat to Justice? Mr. Big: Undercover Sting Operations Mr. Big: An RCMP Production Revisiting “Mr. Big” Confessions: R v Mack No New Friends: A Look at the Law Relating to Mr. Big in R. v. Hart : Royle Law | Criminal and DUI Lawyers Toronto “Mr. Big” Operation: SCC constrains but doesn't eliminate the practice. 2022 ABQB 522 (CanLII) | Mack v Warden of Grande Cache Institution | CanLII A CRITICAL ASSESSMENT OF MR. BIG OPERATIONS BY CANADA'S POLICE by Chanel J. Blais Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? Robert Cecil William LeVoir (1977-2002) - Find a Grave Shocore - Bonecracker | YouTube Owen Beverly Beattie Owen Beattie RvJeanvennebyArghavanGerami Apr 23, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Jul 06, 2004, page 6 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Apr 22, 2004, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com Apr 26, 2006, page 3 - Fort McMurray Today at Newspapers.com May 10, 2006, page 7 - The Daily Herald-Tribune at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 6 - Star-Phoenix at Newspapers.com Feb 21, 2008, page 23 - Edmonton Journal at Newspapers.com Killer DJ appeal turfed | Edmonton Sun High court upholds Mr. Big conviction Shocking the Conscience: Public Responses to Police Use of the “Mr. Big” Technique Mr. Big — Brilliant police strategy, or dangerous and coercive? | Edmonton Sun Gangsters Out Blog | The Dirty Few MC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Herle Burly was created by Air Quotes Media with support from our presenting sponsor TELUS, as well as CN Rail.Alright, you curious, you courageous Herle Burly-ites… We are today, 10 days since 25,000 residents and visitors were evacuated from Jasper National Park, in just 5 hours. We are 8 years from the devastating Fort McMurray wildfires that forced more than 90,000 people from their homes and cost nearly $9 Billion. Many of us are wondering how people + fire should co-exist. I am fortunate today to be joined by two experts:Edward Struzik is a fellow at Queen's Institute for Energy and Environmental Policy in the School of Policy Studies at Queen's University. He's been writing about scientific and environmental issues for more than 30 years. He's the author of 8 books, including Firestorm: how Wildfire will shape our future and Dark Days at Noon: the future of fire, both written in the aftermath of the Fort McMurray blaze. He's a regular contributor to Yale Environment 360, an international online publication of the Yale School of the Environment. His articles appear in Scientific American, Policy Options, Canadian Geographic, among others. He makes his home in Edmonton Alberta, 4 hours east of Jasper, across Highway 16.Kate Lindsay is the Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at the Forest Products Association of Canada (FPAC). Kate is a graduate of the University of Victoria and a Registered Professional Biologist (R.P.Bio). At FPAC, Kate was selected to participate in formal advisory roles to the federal government, including as co-lead of the Species at Risk Advisory Committee and a member of the Pathway to Target 1, National Advisory Panel (NAP). FPAC provides a voice for Canada's wood, pulp, paper and wood-based bioproducts producers, an industry with annual revenues exceeding $73 billion! #Climate. #Fire. #Forests. #Weather. We'll talk about it all.Thank you for joining us on #TheHerleBurly podcast. Please take a moment to give us a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, Google Podcasts or your favourite podcast app.Watch episodes of The Herle Burly via Air Quotes Media on YouTube.

With the recent devastation in Jasper, Alberta, we wanted to revisit this episode we recorded back in April with author, John Vaillant, where he explains why wildfires have become more common, and much harder to fight. We hope you find it informative, and our hearts go out to all those affected by the current fires. ----------------------------------------------------------ORIGINAL SHOW NOTESToday, evacuation alerts for several communities in BC and Alberta are in effect. You may not have noticed, because there are always evacuation alerts in effect now, and there are always fires burning, some of them out of control. When the whole country takes notice is when the skies over entire provinces go dark, the air turns bad or a blaze like the Fort McMurray fire in 2016 blitzes through a city.All of that will probably happen this year. The conditions are ripe for it, and there's not much we can do to prevent a devastating fire when it comes. But we can evolve our strategies as the fires get bigger. We can adapt. But...will we?GUEST: John Vaillant, author, Fire Weather: The making of a beast We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us:Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca Or by calling 416-935-5935 and leaving us a voicemailOr @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

John Vaillant's book “Fire Weather” chronicles a devastating wildfire that struck Fort McMurray, Alberta in May 2016. It forced more than 85,000 people to flee their homes, inflicted billions of dollars in damage to the Canadian oil industry and continues to serve as a warning in our increasingly flammable world. Vaillant lays out the linked histories of North America's fossil fuel industry and its rapidly changing climate – with sidebars that explain the science behind petroleum products, recap two centuries of industrial development and explore the economic and environmental tensions in modern oil boom towns. We'll speak with Vaillant about the lessons that fire-prone regions, including California, can learn from the devastation of Fort McMurray. And we'll hear from you: Has your sense of fire awareness changed over time? How so? Guests: John Vaillant, journalist; author, "Fire Weather: A True Story From a Hotter World," which was named a Pulitzer Prize finalist. His other books include "The Tiger" and "The Golden Spruce."

The 2016 fire that encircled the oil-producing town of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, forced more than 80,000 people to evacuate and left billions of dollars in damage in its wake. It was a disaster of record-breaking proportions, but also an inevitable byproduct of mankind's obsession with burning fossil fuels. In this episode, John Vaillant, author of Fire Weather: A True Story from A Hotter World, explains how Canada's fossil fuel industry came into being, why its existence made the Fort McMurray disaster more likely, and what our collective obsession with fire means for the future of our species. Explore further: Past episode about the COP28 text and the significance of agreeing to transition off fossil fuels Past episode with Bloomberg Opinion columnist David Fickling about whether the world has reached peak crude oil demand Past episode about how wildfire smoke and air pollution affect your health Zero is a production of Bloomberg Green. Our producer is Mythili Rao. Special thanks this week to Kira Bindrim, Anna Mazarakis and Alicia Clanton. Thoughts or suggestions? Email us at zeropod@bloomberg.net. For more coverage of climate change and solutions, visit https://www.bloomberg.com/green.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Vaillant details the terrifying growth and destructive force of the 2016 Fort McMurray wildfire in his award-winning book, Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast. He unpacks how fire made humans who we are — and how humans are changing fire. Vaillant says we're changing the climate "in a way that favours fire way more than it favours us."

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John Vaillant's book “Fire Weather: A True Story From a Hotter World” takes readers to the petroleum boomtown of Fort McMurray in Alberta, Canada, in May 2016, when a wildfire that started in the surrounding boreal forest grew faster than expected and tore through the city, destroying entire neighborhoods in a rampage that lasted for days.On this week's episode, Vaillant (whose book was one of our 10 Best for 2023) calls it a “bellwether,” and tells the host Gilbert Cruz how he decided to put the fire itself at the center of his story rather than choosing a human character to lead his audience through the narrative.“It was a bit of a leap," he says. "It was a risk. But it also felt like, given the role that fire is increasingly playing in our world now, it really deserved to be focused on, on its own merit, from its own point of view, if you will.”

Amber Alyssa Tuccaro was a young mother and member of the Mikisew Cree First Nation, living in Fort McMurray, Canada. In August of 2010, while on a trip to Edmonton with her son and a friend, Amber decided to hitchhike into the city, but after doing so, she was never seen again. Her mom reported her missing. However, the RCMP wouldn't listen and didn't care. They did next to nothing to search for Amber and even destroyed her personal belongings. For 2 years, her family was without answers until August of 2012 came around, and the RCMP released a 1-minute recording from a 17-minute call that Amber placed on the day it's believed she died. That day, Amber called her brother and because he was incarcerated, it was recorded and stored. In the recording, you can hear Amber begin to worry that the man who picked her up is not taking her where she wants to go. Her body was found 4 days after the recording was released, and there has been no justice to this day. National Indigenous Women's Resource Center: https://www.niwrc.org/ Reclaiming Power & Peace: https://www.mmiwg-ffada.ca/wp-content...  RCMP Investigation Report: https://www.scribd.com/document/41476... RCMP Alberta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RCMPAlberta I am requesting information on the murder of First Nation's woman Amber Tuccaro. Please inform the public about what is being done to find her killer and get justice after all these years. #JusticeForAmberTuccaro @RCMPAlberta Email: RCMP.ALBERTA.GRC@rcmp-grc.gc.ca From now until the end of the year I am matching donations to NCMEC! See our progress, make a donation, and track my contributions here: https://give.missingkids.org/campaign...  Shop my Merch! https://kendallrae.shop This episode is sponsored by: Nutrafol - promo code: KENDALLRAE Huggies Pretty Litter Rocket Money Check out Kendall's other podcasts: The Sesh & Mile Higher Follow Kendall! YouTube Twitter Instagram Facebook Mile Higher Zoo REQUESTS: General case suggestion form: https://bit.ly/32kwPly Form for people directly related/ close to the victim: https://bit.ly/3KqMZLj Discord: https://discord.com/invite/an4stY9BCN CONTACT: For Business Inquiries - kendall@INFAgency.com