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Fall Rental Property Maintenance Checklist: What Landlords Should Do Before Winter Winter problems are expensive. A furnace that fails during the first cold snap. A frozen exterior water line. Clogged gutters sending spring melt toward the foundation. Too much humidity creating condensation, ice and eventually mold. These are predictable problems, which means landlords should be dealing with them before they become emergencies. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby walk through their fall rental-property maintenance checklist and explain the systems they use to prepare their portfolio for winter. The goal is simple: Be proactive instead of reactive. A relatively inexpensive preventative repair in September can save you from a much larger emergency repair in January. Why Every Landlord Needs a Seasonal Maintenance System When you own your own home, seasonal maintenance can happen naturally. You notice something in the yard. You walk past the furnace. You see leaves accumulating in the gutters. With multiple rental properties, that does not happen automatically. The more properties you own, the more important systems and checklists become. Wayne and Gabby recommend creating a repeatable fall inspection checklist, saving it permanently and putting a recurring reminder into your calendar every year. You should not have to remember everything. The system should remind you. Start With the Furnace One of the most important fall checks is the furnace. Do not wait for the first -30°C night to discover that the furnace does not work. During the fall inspection: Turn the furnace on Confirm it fires properly Change the furnace filter Consider servicing it if it has not been checked recently Make sure airflow is not being restricted Deal with known issues before winter The worst time to discover a furnace problem is late at night during the first major cold snap when every HVAC company in the city is already dealing with emergency calls. Preventative maintenance gives you options. Emergency maintenance usually gives you a bill. Check the Humidifier Gabby considers humidity control one of the most important seasonal checks. If the property has a furnace-mounted humidifier or HRV system, the settings may need to change as outdoor temperatures drop. Too much indoor humidity during very cold weather can cause condensation and ice around: Windows Window frames Exterior walls Corners Areas behind furniture Other cold surfaces That ice eventually melts. Then you have water entering drywall, flooring and framing. And moisture problems can quickly become mold problems. Make sure the humidifier is set appropriately for the season and outdoor temperature. Winterize Exterior Hose Bibs Exterior water lines are another major concern. Before freezing temperatures arrive: Disconnect exterior hoses Locate the interior shutoff Shut the water supply off Open the exterior hose bib Drain the remaining water from the line Close everything properly for winter Water expands when it freezes. If water remains trapped in the pipe, the line or hose bib can burst. You may not even discover the damage until spring when somebody turns the water back on. Wayne and Gabby have purchased properties where exterior hose bibs did not survive the previous winter. A simple preventative step can save hundreds or potentially thousands of dollars. Clean Gutters and Check Downspouts Make sure gutters are clear and downspouts direct water away from the house. In Alberta, snow may accumulate for months before melting rapidly in spring. When that happens, you want the water moving away from the foundation. Clogged gutters or poorly positioned downspouts can contribute to: Foundation moisture Basement leaks Water intrusion Landscaping damage Properties surrounded by mature trees may require gutter cleaning every spring and fall. Wait until most of the leaves have fallen before completing the final fall cleaning. Check the Roof While inspecting the exterior, look at the roof. Check for: Missing shingles Damaged shingles Storm damage Fascia issues Soffit damage Areas where water could penetrate A small roof problem in September is much easier to repair than a roof problem buried beneath months of snow. Don't Ignore the Attic Attic issues can create serious winter problems. Look for: Inadequate insulation Poor ventilation Disconnected vents Bathroom fans exhausting incorrectly Signs of moisture Previous water staining Heat escaping into the attic can create condensation and ice. When that ice melts, the water can end up inside the ceiling, insulation or walls. That can lead to stains, leaks and mold. Wayne and Gabby emphasize another lesson here: If your home inspector identifies an attic issue when you buy the property, do not simply file the inspection report away and forget about it. Fix the important items. Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Every seasonal inspection should include life-safety equipment. Test every smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Check: Operation Batteries where applicable Expiry dates Proper placement These devices are not decorative. They exist to protect the people living in your property. Check Windows and Doors Look closely at exterior windows and doors. Check: Caulking Sealant Weather stripping Visible gaps Signs of water intrusion Areas where daylight is visible around doors If you can see daylight around a door, cold air can get through too. Wayne and Gabby have become increasingly focused on exterior sealing after dealing with water-intrusion issues in their portfolio. Water will find surprisingly small openings. Seal them before weather makes the problem worse. Check the Rest of the Property While You're There If you are already inspecting the property, use the opportunity to perform a broader maintenance review. Consider checking: Hot water tank Appliance filters Plumbing Exterior drainage Interior moisture Property condition Previously identified maintenance items Treat the rental property the way you would treat your own home. The goal is to leave knowing the property is prepared to operate safely through winter. Document Everything Do not simply walk through and rely on memory. Take photos. Record what was inspected. Document repairs required. Keep the inspection record. Then compare it against the next seasonal inspection. If something does not need immediate attention but should be reviewed again in spring, document it and schedule the follow-up. Proactive Beats Reactive Wayne summarizes the philosophy behind the entire episode: Good property management is not about fixing things when they break. It is about identifying predictable problems before they become emergencies. A $150 preventative repair in September can easily prevent a $2,000 emergency repair in January. The exact number is not the point. The principle is. Preventative maintenance is almost always easier and cheaper than emergency maintenance. Build the System Once For investors with multiple properties, the solution is not becoming better at remembering everything. Build a system. Create a fall checklist. Create a spring checklist. Put recurring reminders into your calendar. Delegate inspections where appropriate. Document the results. Schedule repairs automatically. The simpler the system is, the more likely it will actually be followed. That frees up your mental bandwidth for higher-value activities: Finding deals. Building relationships. Raising capital. Growing your portfolio. And spending time on the things outside real estate that actually matter to you. REIcon – The Summit Series REIcon takes place in Edmonton this weekend: September 11–13, 2026 Wayne and Gabby will be there Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning, the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show will be recorded live on stage. Later Saturday, Wayne will participate in a due diligence and pre-purchase session with Patrick Francey. Wayne and Gabby will also present together on asset management and property management. Get tickets at: www.reiconference.ca Use discount code: REIMASTERS15 for 15% off. REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on acquisitions, financing, deal analysis, property management, joint ventures and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions for the show: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Events REIcon – The Summit Series Edmonton, Alberta September 11–13, 2026 www.reiconference.ca Discount code: REIMASTERS15 REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Fall Rental Property Maintenance Checklist: What Landlords Should Do Before Winter Winter problems are expensive. A furnace that fails during the first cold snap. A frozen exterior water line. Clogged gutters sending spring melt toward the foundation. Too much humidity creating condensation, ice and eventually mold. These are predictable problems, which means landlords should be dealing with them before they become emergencies. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby walk through their fall rental-property maintenance checklist and explain the systems they use to prepare their portfolio for winter. The goal is simple: Be proactive instead of reactive. A relatively inexpensive preventative repair in September can save you from a much larger emergency repair in January. Why Every Landlord Needs a Seasonal Maintenance System When you own your own home, seasonal maintenance can happen naturally. You notice something in the yard. You walk past the furnace. You see leaves accumulating in the gutters. With multiple rental properties, that does not happen automatically. The more properties you own, the more important systems and checklists become. Wayne and Gabby recommend creating a repeatable fall inspection checklist, saving it permanently and putting a recurring reminder into your calendar every year. You should not have to remember everything. The system should remind you. Start With the Furnace One of the most important fall checks is the furnace. Do not wait for the first -30°C night to discover that the furnace does not work. During the fall inspection: Turn the furnace on Confirm it fires properly Change the furnace filter Consider servicing it if it has not been checked recently Make sure airflow is not being restricted Deal with known issues before winter The worst time to discover a furnace problem is late at night during the first major cold snap when every HVAC company in the city is already dealing with emergency calls. Preventative maintenance gives you options. Emergency maintenance usually gives you a bill. Check the Humidifier Gabby considers humidity control one of the most important seasonal checks. If the property has a furnace-mounted humidifier or HRV system, the settings may need to change as outdoor temperatures drop. Too much indoor humidity during very cold weather can cause condensation and ice around: Windows Window frames Exterior walls Corners Areas behind furniture Other cold surfaces That ice eventually melts. Then you have water entering drywall, flooring and framing. And moisture problems can quickly become mold problems. Make sure the humidifier is set appropriately for the season and outdoor temperature. Winterize Exterior Hose Bibs Exterior water lines are another major concern. Before freezing temperatures arrive: Disconnect exterior hoses Locate the interior shutoff Shut the water supply off Open the exterior hose bib Drain the remaining water from the line Close everything properly for winter Water expands when it freezes. If water remains trapped in the pipe, the line or hose bib can burst. You may not even discover the damage until spring when somebody turns the water back on. Wayne and Gabby have purchased properties where exterior hose bibs did not survive the previous winter. A simple preventative step can save hundreds or potentially thousands of dollars. Clean Gutters and Check Downspouts Make sure gutters are clear and downspouts direct water away from the house. In Alberta, snow may accumulate for months before melting rapidly in spring. When that happens, you want the water moving away from the foundation. Clogged gutters or poorly positioned downspouts can contribute to: Foundation moisture Basement leaks Water intrusion Landscaping damage Properties surrounded by mature trees may require gutter cleaning every spring and fall. Wait until most of the leaves have fallen before completing the final fall cleaning. Check the Roof While inspecting the exterior, look at the roof. Check for: Missing shingles Damaged shingles Storm damage Fascia issues Soffit damage Areas where water could penetrate A small roof problem in September is much easier to repair than a roof problem buried beneath months of snow. Don't Ignore the Attic Attic issues can create serious winter problems. Look for: Inadequate insulation Poor ventilation Disconnected vents Bathroom fans exhausting incorrectly Signs of moisture Previous water staining Heat escaping into the attic can create condensation and ice. When that ice melts, the water can end up inside the ceiling, insulation or walls. That can lead to stains, leaks and mold. Wayne and Gabby emphasize another lesson here: If your home inspector identifies an attic issue when you buy the property, do not simply file the inspection report away and forget about it. Fix the important items. Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors Every seasonal inspection should include life-safety equipment. Test every smoke alarm and carbon monoxide detector. Check: Operation Batteries where applicable Expiry dates Proper placement These devices are not decorative. They exist to protect the people living in your property. Check Windows and Doors Look closely at exterior windows and doors. Check: Caulking Sealant Weather stripping Visible gaps Signs of water intrusion Areas where daylight is visible around doors If you can see daylight around a door, cold air can get through too. Wayne and Gabby have become increasingly focused on exterior sealing after dealing with water-intrusion issues in their portfolio. Water will find surprisingly small openings. Seal them before weather makes the problem worse. Check the Rest of the Property While You're There If you are already inspecting the property, use the opportunity to perform a broader maintenance review. Consider checking: Hot water tank Appliance filters Plumbing Exterior drainage Interior moisture Property condition Previously identified maintenance items Treat the rental property the way you would treat your own home. The goal is to leave knowing the property is prepared to operate safely through winter. Document Everything Do not simply walk through and rely on memory. Take photos. Record what was inspected. Document repairs required. Keep the inspection record. Then compare it against the next seasonal inspection. If something does not need immediate attention but should be reviewed again in spring, document it and schedule the follow-up. Proactive Beats Reactive Wayne summarizes the philosophy behind the entire episode: Good property management is not about fixing things when they break. It is about identifying predictable problems before they become emergencies. A $150 preventative repair in September can easily prevent a $2,000 emergency repair in January. The exact number is not the point. The principle is. Preventative maintenance is almost always easier and cheaper than emergency maintenance. Build the System Once For investors with multiple properties, the solution is not becoming better at remembering everything. Build a system. Create a fall checklist. Create a spring checklist. Put recurring reminders into your calendar. Delegate inspections where appropriate. Document the results. Schedule repairs automatically. The simpler the system is, the more likely it will actually be followed. That frees up your mental bandwidth for higher-value activities: Finding deals. Building relationships. Raising capital. Growing your portfolio. And spending time on the things outside real estate that actually matter to you. REIcon – The Summit Series REIcon takes place in Edmonton this weekend: September 11–13, 2026 Wayne and Gabby will be there Friday and Saturday. On Saturday morning, the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show will be recorded live on stage. Later Saturday, Wayne will participate in a due diligence and pre-purchase session with Patrick Francey. Wayne and Gabby will also present together on asset management and property management. Get tickets at: www.reiconference.ca Use discount code: REIMASTERS15 for 15% off. REI Masters Mentorship Work directly with Wayne and Gabby on acquisitions, financing, deal analysis, property management, joint ventures and building a profitable Canadian real estate portfolio. www.reimasters.ca Watch the Morning Show Join Wayne and Gabby every weekday morning at 7:00 AM Mountain Time on YouTube. Follow Wayne Hillier – Real Estate Investing Coach on YouTube. Questions for the show: info@reimorningshow.com Upcoming Events REIcon – The Summit Series Edmonton, Alberta September 11–13, 2026 www.reiconference.ca Discount code: REIMASTERS15 REI Masters Annual Retreat Edmonton, Alberta October 17–18, 2026 www.reimasters.ca Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor Team www.calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax Specialized bookkeeping and tax services for Canadian real estate investors. www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group Investor-focused mortgage planning for Canadian real estate investors. www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

A study by an Alberta Crown Corporation could shift the way opioid overdose cases are handled after data linked those medical events to a higher risk of irreversible brain damageand early death, with teenagers particularly vulnerable. This interview for Episode 34 with the CEO of the organization CoRE, Kym Kaufmann, was the basis of our report on the study in The Winnipeg Sun this week. Bombshell study links opioid ODs to irreversible brain damagePart 1- Marty provides an update on the surge in donations tothe Season 7 Funding Drive- now over $3600 – and a recap of his most recent newspaper columns:Winnipeg losing whack-a-mole game as illegal encampments flourishOnce a gem now a hazard, riverwalk faces ongoing neglectWest Broadway encampment explosions, raging fire the result of a lack of political courage9.02 Part 2- Officials from the Canadian Centre for Recovery Excellence (CoRE) sent a Letter to the Editor published in the journal Addiction, entitled ‘The silent consequence of overdose: The case for brain injury-informed opioidtreatment', after their study of patient data from British Columbia. As Kym Kaufmann, a co-signer of the letter explains, theydetermined opioid overdoses can cause immediate brain damage, especially in teens- and this information is not considered in current treatment guidelines.The letter summarizes that "within 1 year of a first overdose, adults have a 6% risk of diagnosed brain injury, whilethose under 19 years of age face a greater risk (10%).” She discusses why the Canadian Centre for Recovery Excellence study should lead to an increased emphasis on helping addicts get off drugs in the first place. That's because reviving addicts from overdoses may save them from death, but can also result in accumulating repeated brain injuries that affect mental health, heighten dysfunction and can result in public disorder and safety emergencies. In Alberta, "we ‘re rethinking how we respond to over dose events. Over dose events lead to brain injury. Multiple overdoses result in cumulative brain injury, so we think about preventing the next overdose - and not just reversing it.”23.48 Part 3 - Marty asks about the downstream effect of current guidelines not recognizing that brain injury treatment should be part of addictions medicine."it's a growing epidemic... we can also help alleviate the burden on the health system by helping to intervene sooner."30.45- Kaufmann, a former Deputy Minister of Health in Manitoba, explains the origins of controversial government "harm reduction" policies and cautions that moving forward, policies must be focused on "Truly reducing harms for individuals and for society". Hear about how needle exchange programs abandoned the'return' part in favour of becoming a needle distribution program.****In the Sun on Sunday- the story of a Grade 6 boy's work this summer in Transcona to raise money to expand his small neighborhood business, with the help of his younger brotherand grandmother.*****Coming in September- more civic election candidate interviews; the results of a Freedom of Information filing (or two); and a Crime, Courts, and Public Safety update episode.HAVE A GREAT LONG WEEKEND!

The Tenant Move-Out Checklist Every Landlord Needs A tenant tells you they are moving out. What happens next? For many landlords, the move-out process becomes unnecessarily stressful because they wait until the final few days to start thinking about inspections, cleaning, repairs, utilities, advertising and the security deposit. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby walk through the tenant move-out system they use in their own rental portfolio — from the moment a tenant decides not to renew all the way through the final inspection and security-deposit accounting. The goal is simple: Prepare early, reduce vacancy, protect the property and make the transition to the next tenant as smooth as possible.

The Tenant Move-Out Checklist Every Landlord Needs A tenant tells you they are moving out. What happens next? For many landlords, the move-out process becomes unnecessarily stressful because they wait until the final few days to start thinking about inspections, cleaning, repairs, utilities, advertising and the security deposit. In today's episode of the Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show, Wayne and Gabby walk through the tenant move-out system they use in their own rental portfolio — from the moment a tenant decides not to renew all the way through the final inspection and security-deposit accounting. The goal is simple: Prepare early, reduce vacancy, protect the property and make the transition to the next tenant as smooth as possible.

Making Money Minute with Ron Hiebert - Alberta's Tax Burden Alberta's tax beef with the Federal Government is based on how much more our citizens pay to the Federal government than other provinces, and how much less of the tax pie stays in Alberta as a percentage compared to other provinces. In Alberta, 67.3% of the taxes collected go to the Federal government. The average across the country is 56.9%. In Quebec, only 47.9% of all taxes collected go to the Fed's. This much higher figure for Alberta, means that only 26.3% of the tax pie stays with the province versus an average of 37% for the rest of the provinces and 46.4% for Quebec. There is a valid reason for Alberta's frustration. For more information listen to our Making Money podcast with Ron Hiebert and Graham Hicks at letsmakemoney.ca or CFCW.com.

Titles Delays: What Does "Pending Registration" Mean? Enroll in courses here: https://www.albertarealestateschool.com/shop/ or call our Success Team at : 587-936-7779 What happens when Land Titles is backlogged? If registrations have not yet been fully processed — including certain notices or registrations — you may still see a "Pending Registration" status. A pending registration is not invisible or missing information. Instead, it indicates that the registration has been submitted but has not yet been fully updated on title. Typically, you may see: ✔️ Pending Registration notice ✔️ Registration type identified ✔️ Assigned registration number That registration number can be reviewed to investigate what has been filed and what is currently in process. In Alberta real estate, understanding title searches, registrations, and tools like SPIN2 is an important part of due diligence. #AlbertaRealEstateSchool #PassYourRECAExam #HowToBecomeARealtorInAlberta #HowToBecomeAMortgageBrokerInAlberta #AlbertaRealtor Start your career in Real Estate today! Our courses equip you with the skills needed to pass your licensing exam in Alberta. Link in the comments.

Should landlords allow pets in rental properties? That is the question Wayne and Gabby tackle in today's episode. Pets are a huge part of people's lives. Dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, reptiles, and other animals are not just "extras" for many tenants. They are part of the family. But for landlords and real estate investors, pets also create real concerns. What if the dog damages the floors? What if the cat scratches the walls? What if the yard gets destroyed? What if the smell becomes a problem? What if the tenant moves out and the security deposit is not enough to cover the damage? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down the real risks of allowing pets in rental properties and explain why they still believe landlords should strongly consider being pet friendly. Gabby explains why a large portion of rental applicants have pets and why saying "no pets" can dramatically reduce your tenant pool. If most tenants are applying with a pet, then refusing pets may leave you with fewer applicants, fewer good options, and a harder time filling vacancies. Wayne and Gabby also discuss the difference between pet damage and increased wear and tear. A pet chewing carpet, scratching walls, or damaging doors may be considered damage. But a dog running up and down the stairs, wearing down carpet faster, creating lawn spots, or adding more hair into the furnace and duct system may create long-term wear and tear that landlords need to plan for. They also explain the difference between pet deposits, pet fees, and monthly pet rent. In Alberta, landlords cannot collect a security deposit higher than one month's rent, even if they try to call the extra amount a pet deposit. However, landlords can structure pet fees or monthly pet rent to help account for the increased wear and tear that pets may create. Wayne and Gabby also talk about why tenant screening matters more than the pet itself. The real question is not only, "What kind of pet do they have?" The better question is, "Is this tenant a responsible pet owner?" A strong tenant who takes responsibility for their pet, communicates well, has good references, and respects the property is much lower risk than a tenant who avoids responsibility, ignores problems, or does not take care of the home. They also discuss condos, bylaws, dog breed restrictions, pet size restrictions, and why investors need to review condominium documents carefully before promising a tenant that their pet will be approved. If you own rental properties or are buying your first one, this episode will help you understand how to think about pets, pet fees, pet risk, inspections, tenant screening, and why being pet friendly may actually help your rental property business. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why pets are such an important part of many tenants' lives Why landlords are often nervous about allowing pets Why saying "no pets" can reduce your tenant pool Why Wayne and Gabby generally recommend considering pet-friendly rentals Why cats and dogs create different types of risk Why dogs may create more wear and tear on flooring and yards Why cats can create odor and scratching concerns Why yard damage from dogs can be expensive and difficult to fix Why pet damage and normal wear and tear are not the same thing Why landlords need to plan for increased replacement costs Why pets can shorten the lifespan of carpet, flooring, and other finishes Why furnace filters, ducts, and HVAC systems may need more attention with pets Why quarterly inspections are important when allowing pets Why tenant screening matters more than the pet itself Why responsible pet owners are lower-risk tenants Why pet fees and pet rent can help offset increased wear and tear Why Alberta landlords need to understand the rules around security deposits Why "pet deposit" language can create problems Why condo bylaws may restrict pets, breeds, size, or number of animals Why investors need to review condo documents before approving pets Why pet-friendly properties can stand out in a competitive rental market Why the best landlords build systems instead of avoiding risk completely Upcoming Events Edmonton Garden Suites 101 July 24, 2026 Edmonton, Alberta www.reimasters.ca REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour August 22, 2026 www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour About Your Hosts Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and real estate investing coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through the REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build long-term wealth through rental properties, BRRRRs, joint ventures, seller financing, rent-to-own, garden suites, and other real estate investing strategies. The Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show releases new episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, market analysis, coaching conversations, investor questions, landlord advice, personal development, and practical real estate investing education. Resources & Contact Learn about the REI Masters Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping and tax help for real estate investors: www.finngo.com/rei Get Wayne's book: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com Thanks to Our Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Mortgage Brokers www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Should landlords allow pets in rental properties? That is the question Wayne and Gabby tackle in today's episode. Pets are a huge part of people's lives. Dogs, cats, rabbits, fish, reptiles, and other animals are not just "extras" for many tenants. They are part of the family. But for landlords and real estate investors, pets also create real concerns. What if the dog damages the floors? What if the cat scratches the walls? What if the yard gets destroyed? What if the smell becomes a problem? What if the tenant moves out and the security deposit is not enough to cover the damage? In this episode, Wayne and Gabby break down the real risks of allowing pets in rental properties and explain why they still believe landlords should strongly consider being pet friendly. Gabby explains why a large portion of rental applicants have pets and why saying "no pets" can dramatically reduce your tenant pool. If most tenants are applying with a pet, then refusing pets may leave you with fewer applicants, fewer good options, and a harder time filling vacancies. Wayne and Gabby also discuss the difference between pet damage and increased wear and tear. A pet chewing carpet, scratching walls, or damaging doors may be considered damage. But a dog running up and down the stairs, wearing down carpet faster, creating lawn spots, or adding more hair into the furnace and duct system may create long-term wear and tear that landlords need to plan for. They also explain the difference between pet deposits, pet fees, and monthly pet rent. In Alberta, landlords cannot collect a security deposit higher than one month's rent, even if they try to call the extra amount a pet deposit. However, landlords can structure pet fees or monthly pet rent to help account for the increased wear and tear that pets may create. Wayne and Gabby also talk about why tenant screening matters more than the pet itself. The real question is not only, "What kind of pet do they have?" The better question is, "Is this tenant a responsible pet owner?" A strong tenant who takes responsibility for their pet, communicates well, has good references, and respects the property is much lower risk than a tenant who avoids responsibility, ignores problems, or does not take care of the home. They also discuss condos, bylaws, dog breed restrictions, pet size restrictions, and why investors need to review condominium documents carefully before promising a tenant that their pet will be approved. If you own rental properties or are buying your first one, this episode will help you understand how to think about pets, pet fees, pet risk, inspections, tenant screening, and why being pet friendly may actually help your rental property business. What You'll Learn in This Episode Why pets are such an important part of many tenants' lives Why landlords are often nervous about allowing pets Why saying "no pets" can reduce your tenant pool Why Wayne and Gabby generally recommend considering pet-friendly rentals Why cats and dogs create different types of risk Why dogs may create more wear and tear on flooring and yards Why cats can create odor and scratching concerns Why yard damage from dogs can be expensive and difficult to fix Why pet damage and normal wear and tear are not the same thing Why landlords need to plan for increased replacement costs Why pets can shorten the lifespan of carpet, flooring, and other finishes Why furnace filters, ducts, and HVAC systems may need more attention with pets Why quarterly inspections are important when allowing pets Why tenant screening matters more than the pet itself Why responsible pet owners are lower-risk tenants Why pet fees and pet rent can help offset increased wear and tear Why Alberta landlords need to understand the rules around security deposits Why "pet deposit" language can create problems Why condo bylaws may restrict pets, breeds, size, or number of animals Why investors need to review condo documents before approving pets Why pet-friendly properties can stand out in a competitive rental market Why the best landlords build systems instead of avoiding risk completely Upcoming Events Edmonton Garden Suites 101 July 24, 2026 Edmonton, Alberta www.reimasters.ca REI Masters Edmonton Real Estate Investing Bus Tour August 22, 2026 www.reimasters.ca/edmontonbustour About Your Hosts Wayne & Gabby Hillier are full-time real estate investors and real estate investing coaches based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Through the REI Masters Mentorship Program, they help Canadians build long-term wealth through rental properties, BRRRRs, joint ventures, seller financing, rent-to-own, garden suites, and other real estate investing strategies. The Canadian Real Estate Investing Morning Show releases new episodes every weekday morning featuring real stories, market analysis, coaching conversations, investor questions, landlord advice, personal development, and practical real estate investing education. Resources & Contact Learn about the REI Masters Mentorship Program: www.reimasters.ca Bookkeeping and tax help for real estate investors: www.finngo.com/rei Get Wayne's book: The 5% Rule™ – A Real Estate Cash Flow Test for Canadian Investors https://a.co/d/jdZaBXM Submit a question: info@reimorningshow.com Thanks to Our Sponsors Calvin Realty – Edmonton Investor-Focused Realtor calvinrealty.ca Finngo Bookkeeping & Tax – Investor-Focused Accounting Firm www.finngo.com/rei Kirkwood & Brennan Mortgage Group – Investor-Focused Mortgage Brokers www.kbmortgages.ca keaton@kbmortgages.ca

Canada is facing a separatist push unlike anything it has seen in decades. In Alberta, after hundreds of thousands signed a petition demanding a vote, a once fringe movement is now headed toward a government-backed referendum. Prime Minister Mark Carney warns this could become Canada’s Brexit moment. But how far could this movement really go? In this episode: Jason Markusoff (@markusoff), CBC Journalist Episode credits: This episode was produced by Noor Wazwaz and Sarí el-Khalili with Marcos Bartolomé, Catherine Nouhan and our guest host, Tamara Khandakar. It was edited by Alexandra Locke. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Connect with us: @AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube

In this episode of The Truth About Real Estate Investing, we unpack three stories that look disconnected in the headlines — but together reveal where Canadian real estate is really headed in 2026.Ontario's HST rebate triggered a surge in new‑build sales, but the benefit for investors is far narrower than most realize — and the investor cutoff has already passed. In Alberta, especially Calgary, inventory is rising, rents are softening, and out‑of‑town investors are starting to walk away, despite the province's long‑term fundamentals remaining intact.We also dig into a recent FSRA enforcement ruling that exposed major failures in private and syndicated mortgage lending — and share hard lessons about why due diligence on people matters just as much as due diligence on properties.This episode is about cutting through hype, spreadsheets, and sales pitches — and focusing on cash flow, landlord‑friendly rules, and real risk. If you're investing (or thinking about investing) in Canada or looking beyond it, this conversation will challenge popular narratives and sharpen your decision‑making.Facts over headlines. Data over hype.

In Alberta, Danielle Smith's government is putting nine questions to a province-wide referendum in October. These include proposals to restrict social services for some immigrants. In a recent article, Esri Ari and Bronwyn Bragg say that these questions fuel an ‘us versus them' divide in Alberta. We speak with Esri Ari.

This weekend, the people of Ontario showed us the power of collective action by standing up against Premier Ford's outrageous $30 million Gravy Plane. With the #FightFord protests set for April 25, it's clear that citizens are fed up and ready to demand accountability. In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith is attempting to manipulate electoral ridings for her own gain, highlighting a critical moment for all Canadians: we must unite to protect our democracy from those who seek to consolidate power for their own interests.Now, more than ever, we need to heed the warnings of Prime Minister Carney about the dangers posed by Trump's escalating trade war. We must prepare for a future where we might have to navigate without our largest trading partner. But what can we truly do about it? How can we ensure our leaders at all levels are held accountable during these trying times?Join us for an enlightening conversation with Peter MacLeod, the author of **Democracy's Second Act**, alongside host Laura Babcock. Together, we'll explore how we can draw lessons from countries like Finland, Sweden, and Hungary to fortify our democratic values right here at home.It's time to take action! Comment, share, and hype this message to grow our community. We have the power to shape our democracy — let's use it!www.democracyssecondact.orgwww.theoshow.ca#canadanews #canada #canadastrong #carney #trump #alberta #ontario #elbowsup #poilievre #tradewar #democracy #democracyinaction #petermacleod #markcarney #canadapolitics #canadapodcast #dougford #onpoli #gravyplaneAn independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mental health continues to be a growing focus in agriculture, as farmers face increasing pressure from weather, markets, and the complexities of running multi-generational operations. In Alberta, the Agknow project has taken a closer look at what meaningful, farm-specific mental health support could look like, identifying both gaps and opportunities within the current system. Speaking... Read More

As we enter the third week of the illegal war on Iran, the threats to Canada's sovereignty and global democracy have reached unprecedented levels. With Trump's aggressive rhetoric towards NATO countries, we must recognize the urgency of our situation. On this critical one-year anniversary of Prime Minister Mark Carney's leadership, he has rallied the Middle Powers and Nordic partners, pledging a remarkable $35 billion to bolster our defence in the North. This is essential as Putin continues to profit from oil sales and intensifies his assaults on Ukraine.In Alberta, we confront a troubling rise in authoritarianism and separatist sentiments, as groups gather in alliance with the Trump regime. Meanwhile, American-owned MAGA-friendly media irresponsibly suggest that First Nation treaties are mere obstacles to Alberta's separation. We cannot stand idly by as these dangerous narratives gain traction.Join Hon. Thomas Lukaszuk, former Alberta Deputy Premier and founder of the #ForeverCanadian movement, as he sits down with Laura Babcock for a riveting discussion. They'll delve into the wars we face, analyze PM Carney's leadership, and explore our collective duty to combat disinformation while safeguarding Canadian unity.This is not just a discussion; it is a call to action. We must come together to protect our democracy! Your voice matters—comment, share, and subscribe. Together, we can fortify our values and ensure a brighter future for Canada. Don't miss this chance to be part of a pivotal conversation!#alberta #canadanews #trump #canadastrong #carney #tradewar #canada #ontario #elbowsup #poilievre #ukraine #Iran #epsteinwar #Isreal #NATO #forevercanadian #ableg #albertaindependence #separation #markcarneyAn independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Alberta, many road and highways are actually called trails. One such trail I'll be exploring at lot is the Sibbald Creek Trail, a very wide, winding gravel road that passes through a diversity of mountain habitats. One of those habitats is the Sibbald Meadows Pond, a popular fishing spot surrounded on all sides by mountains, which also happens to be a fantastic birding location. For the next few episodes I'll be sharing my experiences at this location during my first trip here in mid-July of 2023. Credits Songbirding: Kananaskis Country is a Songbirding Studios production. Recorded, engineered, narrated and created by Rob Porter. The Songbirding cover art (Townsend's Warbler) is by Lauren Helton: https://tinylongwing.carbonmade.com/projects/5344062 Creative Commons music is from Bluedot Sessions. Learn how to support the show at https://songbirding.com/support

As the illegal war initiated by Trump and Netanyahu against Iran intensifies, it is spreading to multiple countries and poses a significant threat to global stability. Amidst this turmoil, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is proactively strengthening our alliances in Japan, demonstrating true leadership in these challenging times. Meanwhile, Pierre Poilievre's antics in the UK are a stark reminder of the contrasts in our political landscape.In Alberta, recent polls reveal that the majority of Albertans are firmly against separation. It's interesting to see Premier Danielle Smith suddenly claiming to have been pro-Canada all along. Is this a genuine shift, or simply a response to the political climate?Join Douglas Connors from the True North Eager Beaver and host Laura Babcock as they tackle these pressing issues with insight and humour. Let's shine a light on the week's news and remind ourselves of the importance of unity and democracy. Subscribe, share, and comment on our podcast so we can collectively push back against the darkness and fight for a better future! Together, we can make our voices heard!#trump #alberta #canadanews #canadastrong #carney #ontario #canada #poilievre #elbowsup #Japan #iran #iranwar #spain #albertacanada #albertaAn independent podcast, the best way to support our work is by subscribing. Let's build our pro democracy community! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the polling gap widens between Mark Carney's Liberals and Pierre Poilievre's Conservatives, a surprising new trend has emerged. In Alberta, three new polls suggest the margin between the two parties has closed significantly. What is behind this shift in the polls, is it the real deal and what could it mean for the next election?We break it all down on this week's episode of The Numbers. We also discuss the results of the Chicoutimi byelection as well as some new provincial polling out of Quebec and Ontario, where Doug Ford has dismissed numbers that show he might be losing a step on his rivals.Looking for even more of The Numbers? If you join our Patreon and support this joint project of ours, you'll get ad-free episodes every week, bonus episodes several times per month and access to our lively Discord. Join here! https://www.patreon.com/cw/thenumberspodThe bonus episodes are also available via an Apple Podcasts subscription.This episode is available on YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Over the last week or so the debate over Canada's immigration policy has come to the forefront.In Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith has promised to put a series of restrictive new immigration policies to a provincial referendum.In Ottawa, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has brought forward a motion that would compel the federal government to review and restrict the services available to asylum seekers.Critics have said both moves scapegoat immigrants.This is all happening at a time when polling shows that popular support for immigration is on the decline.Today's guest is someone who is uniquely positioned to talk about the proposed changes in immigration policy.Jason Kenney is the former United Conservative Party Premier of Alberta.Prior to that, Kenney spent nearly two decades in federal politics, and was a cabinet minister in Stephen Harper's Conservative party.He spent years working on the immigration and multiculturalism file and was widely credited for shifting the support of new Canadians from the Liberals to the Conservatives.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

This week on Open Sources Guelph we have doubts. In Alberta, we're really skeptical about the ability of the ones that want to separate, and in the U.S. we're have regret about writing off some people as cranks in the wake of some very scandalous revelations. For the interview, we have doubts that anyone is thinking about the most vulnerable students in Ontario and our guest this week thinks so too. This Thursday, February 5, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: #Wexit By the Grift Shop. Since last summer, there's been a growing separation movement in Alberta, and it got mega-charged last weekend with the federal Conservative policy convention in Calgary and news that political organizers are meeting with the Trump administration for support. There are still an awful lot of hoops to jump through, including an actually referendum, so is the Wexit movement getting ahead of their skis or is it all just a show? Was QAnon Right All Along? The release of over three million emails by the U.S. Department of Justice in the case of deceased serial human trafficker and sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein show a man with all kinds of relationships and liaisons among business leaders, academics and politicians, some of which looked innocent and some of which very much not so innocent. Have we been too hard on those conspiracy theorists this whole time? Not Cool In Your School. The recent move by the Ontario government to take over schools boards is having an impact on students, but some students are feeling the impact more than others. David Lepofsky of the AODA Alliance was already in a fight about the lack of action at Queen's Park over a report to improve accessibility, but now the school board takeovers might exacerbate those problems. Lepofsky will join us to talk about why disabled students are getting left behind even more than before. Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

U.S. President Donald Trump is clear and consistent: he wants Canadian auto sector jobs on his side of the border. He's refused to craft a side deal on autos and has plainly said he'll increase tariffs until it makes no economic sense for Canada to build cars. This week on "It's Political" we look at whether the auto industry is worth saving, and how it could be propped up – despite the uncertainty Trump creates. Then, we'll shift gear and talk about uncertainty of a different kind. In Alberta, this week, the UCP government invoked the notwithstanding clause to end a three-week teacher strike. What's behind the move? We'll talk to the Alberta Federation of Labour which is trying to organize a potential general strike, and a constitutional lawyer about the greater meaning and consequence of Alberta's decision. In this episode: 3:23 — Saving the auto sector with Unifor Local 200 President John D'Agnolo, Former Toyota Canada executive Stephen Beatty, Centre for Future Work Director Jim Stanford, and Western University's Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing's Managing Director Brendan Sweeney. 41:33 — The fight against Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause with Alberta Federation of Labour President Gil McGowan 55:48 — Why the debate over the notwithstanding clause matters with Conway Litigation Partner and constitutional lawyer Marion Sandilands. "It's Political" is produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Our sound engineer is Matt Hearn. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from ParlVu, CPAC, the Legislative Assembly of Alberta, the Alberta Federation of Labour's Facebook page, CTV, Global, CP24, CBC, 10 Tampa Bay, Fox News, and the Manitoba Museum. Listen here and follow or subscribe at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.

Welcome to season 7 of Rector's Cupboard! Do you sometimes feel like all we do is talk about America? While many Canadians would see Canada as distinct from the States, we are influenced by our neighbours to the south. In Alberta, the provincial government is supporting the banning of books. Some of the political and religious currents in Canada look very similar to those in the United States. In the first episode of our new season, we speak with a Canadian writer and professor who has described the relationship of the neo-charismatic Pentecostal movement and the rise of Donald Trump. André Gagné is Chair of the Department of Theological Studies at Concordia University in Montreal. He is also a host of Spirit, State and Society, a podcast exploring how the global Pentecostal and charismatic movements intersect with politics, culture and society. We speak with Gagné about his 2024 book, American Evangelicals for Trump: Dominion, Spiritual Warfare, and End Times. Gagné's book is enlightening if somewhat disturbing. His work speaks not only to the American context, it also brings to mind similarities and differences in Canada. If you'd like to find Gagné's work, such as his podcast and recent articles, you can check out his Concordia faculty page.   Definitions: Expository Preaching – this style of preaching that seeks to detail the meaning and intent of a particular biblical passage.   Articles Discussed: “A shadow war on libraries”, CBC The Fifth Estate, February 7, 2025 “New Alberta school books order bans explicit images of sexual acts”, CBC, September 8,2025 “Man arrested after driving child-size pink Barbie Jeep through Prince George, B.C.”, CBC, September 8, 2025   Tasting Notes: We kicked off the season with two tastings. The first was a lovely 15-Year-Old Highland Single Malt Scotch Whiskey from Balblair Distillery, in the North of Scotland. For our second tasting we went a bit more local with Barrel-Aged Family Reserve Gin from Okanagan Spirits Craft Distillery. This gin is not your typical gin. While we tasted it neat, if you wanted to mix this, Ken suggests trying a blueberry tea cocktail, with hot tea and an orange slice to bring out the citrus and oak notes in the gin.

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we catch up on our reading. In this all-news edition of the show, we will learn about the current condo crisis in Canada, and while we're learning about alliteration, we will talk about literature. In Alberta, they're taking more lessons from the MAGA movement by making a list of books they hate and checking it twice, and speaking of MAGA, their figurehead may or may not be dead depending on the day. This Thursday, September 4, at 5 pm, Scotty Hertz and Adam A. Donaldson will discuss: The Long Condo. The condo market in Toronto and Vancouver is crashing, new units built are empty, and units waiting to be built have no buyers. In the midst of a housing crisis, this may be the worst development of all because for years now condos in our biggest cities have been a good place to park investment money for Canadian and foreign interests, but what happens to the market when there are more condos than people who want to buy them, and what do we do now? Book 'Em, Danielle! For the last few months, the Alberta government has been dabbling in the library sciences, or to be more precise, what books should or shouldn't be in school libraries. As usual though, the process has been confusing, haphazard, and driven by the same far-right, homophobic ideology of MAGA and groups like of Moms For Liberty, and this week Premier Danielle Smith was forced to call a time out. Why is Alberta, land of the free, embracing censorship? The President's Health is Missing. Last weekend, Donald Trump decided to take some downtime for the Labour Day weekend, and that's where the trouble started. The U.S. President's startling silence for days led to a lot of internet speculation, which was fed by weeks of apparent health issues from cankles to bruised hands to being more misunderstood than usual. Even if he's still alive, what are we meant to do with all these unanswered questions about Trump's health? Open Sources is live on CFRU 93.3 fm and cfru.ca at 5 pm on Thursday.

In Alberta, negligent and reckless misrepresentation involve providing false or misleading information during a real estate or mortgage transaction, but they differ in the degree of carelessness.   Negligent misrepresentation occurs when a professional gives incorrect information while believing it to be true, but fails to exercise reasonable care to verify its accuracy.   Reckless misrepresentation is more serious. It happens when a professional makes a statement without bothering to verify it at all, showing a complete disregard for whether it's true or false.   Both can mislead clients, cause financial harm, and lead to disciplinary action or legal consequences under the Real Estate Act.   Start your career in Real Estate today! Our courses equip you with the skills needed to pass your licensing exam in Alberta. Link in the comments.  

North American electricity demand is growing fast, driven by the increasing presence of data centers, as well as other load growth. In Alberta alone, the AESO has reported about 12 GW of requests for load grid connections from data centers. This week, our guest is Josh Schertzer, Chief Executive Officer at Beacon AI Centers, which recently announced plans to develop up to 4.5 GW of AI data centers in Alberta, representing an investment of up to C$10 billion. Here are some of the questions that Jackie and Peter asked Josh: Should Albertans be concerned about this substantial load growth and the potential for associated higher electricity prices, given that 4.5 GW would account for nearly a 50% increase in current average provincial demand? Can data centers introduce flexibility by curtailing demand during periods of power shortages? Will Beacon AI Centers rely on grid electricity, or will they build their own generation sources? Do the clients of data centers, such as major IT companies, view natural gas as an acceptable energy source, considering its greenhouse gas emissions? How much cooling water is required, and could freshwater availability become a growth constraint? Lastly, what is the employment impact of the projects, including construction, operations, and spin-off jobs associated with establishing a data center hub? Content referenced in this podcast:Globe and Mail, “Carney to brief premiers on plan to fast-track major nation building projects” (May 29, 2025)  The Logic, “Calgary firm eyes $10B AI data centre building blitz” (May 15, 2025) Duke Nicholas Institute for Energy, Environment & Sustainability, “Rethinking Load Growth: Assessing the potential for integration of large flexible loads in US power systems” (February 2025)Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

Measles case numbers in Ontario are now higher than the total registered cases in the entire United States.This week's report from Ontario Public Health puts the total at 1,646 cases of the disease since January. In Alberta, measles is spreading even quicker, outpacing Ontario in growth per-capita. Nearly three decades ago Canada had declared measles completely eliminated. But now the country is facing a situation where public health experts say, without prompt action, the disease could become endemic once again.CBC senior health reporter, Jennifer Yoon, joins the show to talk about how things got so bad and what public health officials are doing about it.For transcripts of Front Burner, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

In Alberta's Peace Country, a farmer-directed research organization is helping producers improve their operations by testing new practices and technologies tailored to the region's unique needs. SARDA Ag Research, based in Falher, conducts unbiased research on a range of topics, from crop inputs to new farming methods. The goal is to help farmers make better decisions based on data from their region, without the cost or risk of trying unproven methods themselves. “SARDA Ag Research is an organization that does non-biased research to help our local farmers come up with new ways, new things that are out there, bring the truth to it,” says Simon Lavoie, a St. Isidore-area farmer and chair of SARDA. “We can see firsthand what works, what doesn't work. SARDA is the groundbreaker for the new stuff for the north.” Lavoie says one of SARDA's strengths is that it's farmer-controlled, meaning local producers determine the direction of the research based on the challenges they face, rather than relying solely on industry trends.

It is Extraterrestrial Encounters time!This week, we have four compelling UFO sighting accounts across North America and Egypt, where witnesses encountered unexplained aerial phenomena that defied conventional explanation.In Alberta, Gracie and her family observed a bright red unidentified object moving toward their vehicle during a stargazing trip; in Arizona, Bridget experienced missing time and strange lights surrounding her car; in Cairo, a family witnessed three flying saucers forming a triangle constellation before mysteriously vanishing; and in rural Florida, Taylor spotted an unusually bright star-like UFO that disappeared without explanation, accompanied by the distinct feeling of being watched.Each alien sighting presents compelling UFO evidence through detailed first-hand accounts, from the strange lights in the sky that prompted Gracie's family to flee, to Bridget's missing phone call and lost time, to the Egyptian family's collective silence after their alien spacecraft encounter, and finally to Taylor's bewilderment at the vanishing star-like object.Patreon: Support Believing the Bizarre and get tons of extra content by joining our Patreon.For updates, news, and extra content, follow Believing the Bizarre on social media:InstagramFacebookTwitterDiscordShop Merch: You can rep Believing the Bizarre and buy some unique merchWant to send BTB something? Ship it here: 3570 Executive Drive, Suite 218, Uniontown, Ohio 44685Like this episode? Check out these ones next:https://believingthebizarre.com/extraterrestrial-encounters-vol-1/https://believingthebizarre.com/extraterrestrial-encounters-vol-2/Keywords: UFO sighting, Alien encounter, Unexplained aerial phenomena, Missing time experience, Bright lights in sky, Rural UFO encounters, Family UFO witnesses, Triangular spacecraft formation, Nighttime UFO sightings, UFO witness testimony, Extraterrestrial visitation, Flying objects, Red UFO lights, Star-like UFOs, Unidentified flying objects, Close encounter stories, Alien abduction symptoms, Canadian UFO sightings, Egyptian UFO reports, Florida UFO activity, Strange sky phenomena, UFO fear response, Global UFO accounts, Unexplained disappearing objects, UFO watching sensation

The wildfire season didn't just challenge Labrador last summer. In Alberta, the town of Jasper faced devastating evacuations, inspiring journalist Matt Scace to pen a book about resilience and preparation. He shares insights from Jasper on Fire with Labrador Morning.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: NEW FERTILITY PRESERVATION METHOD GIVES YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS HOPE FOR HAVING CHILDREN LATER Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto, Provincial Co-Lead General Medicine, Dr. Alisa Naiman, family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist. Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie promises every resident will have a family doctor within four years, but is this feasible? Meanwhile, former Liberal health minister Jane Philpott is tasked with finding a solution for the PC government. In Alberta, innovative treatments help young cancer patients preserve fertility, and with Australia facing a record flu season, how will Canada respond? Plus, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance could impact public health policies across North America. MINISTER WHO WAS PRESENT SAYS TRUMP'S REMARK ABOUT CANADA BECOMING THE 51ST STATE WAS A JOKE Libby is joined by Bob Richardson, Public Affairs Consultant and Will Stewart, Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself on a mountaintop beside a large Canadian flag, sparking buzz by suggesting Canada could become the 51st state. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Mar-a-Lago dinner, downplays the image as a joke and hails it as a symbol of strong U.S.-Canada relations. BONNIE CROMBIE JOINS FIGHT BACK TO TALK ABOUT HER PRIMARY CARE PLAN Libby is joined by Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie. Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie has promised to ensure every resident in the province has a primary care doctor within four years if elected. This ambitious plan comes as Ontario faces a significant shortage, with 2.5 million people currently without a family doctor. Will it be enough to address the root cause of many healthcare issues?

Rent is high and supply is low, especially in smaller communities surrounding Edmonton. In Alberta in general, finding an affordable place to live is a struggle many are experiencing. CBC producer Pippa Reed shares the story of one Albertan and what she's had to sacrifice to find a place she can call home.

Objectionable, violent, bullying and gang behaviour in public schools in Canada. As well, questions being raised by parents about children in grades 3, 4 and 5 being taught about suicide in their school classrooms. Parents are increasingly turning to homeschooling for their children. In Alberta, homeschooling has a precise methodology for homeschooling which we will investigate. Guests:  Catherine Scott, a teacher with the Centre for Learning at Home to whom parents who homeschool have access for teaching-related questions. Karla Hersey. Mother to four children who chose to homeschool from the very beginning. Lindsay Wilson. Chose to homeschool after her children attended the public school system.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's podcast: On this 2024 Thanksgiving weekend, we ask, "What has most noticeably taken place concerning food (pricing or otherwise) since Thanksgiving of 2023, as well as what does our guest consider to be possible between Thanksgiving 2024 and Thanksgiving 2025?" Also, there is the Canadian Food Sentiment Index for 2024, prepared by the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, which shows how Canadians are navigating the current food landscape. 84.1% of Canadians who responded to Dalhousie's Food Sentiment Index identified fod as one of the expenses that has increased most in the past year. Guest: Professor Sylvain Charlebois. Director of the Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University.  Revolt in the federal Liberal Party caucus. Liberal MPs want Justin Trudeau to resign. We speak with two former Liberal MPs about what it takes for a revolt against a sitting PM from inside the PM's party to spill over publicly. Guests: Dan McTeague and Michelle Simson, Former Liberal MPs Objectionable, violent, bullying and gang behavior in public schools in Canada. As well, questions are being raised by parents about children in grades 3, 4 and 5 being taught about suicide in their school classrooms. Parents are increasingly turning to homeschooling for their children. In Alberta, homeschooling has a precise methodology for homeschooling which we will investigate. Guests:  Catherine Scott, a teacher with the Centre for Learning at Home to whom parents who homeschool have access for teaching-related questions. Karla Hersey. Mother to four children who chose to homeschool from the very beginning. Lindsay Wilson. Chose to homeschool after her children attended the public school system We first learned about Kyle Mero as the United Steelworkers union member at Algoma Steel in Sault Ste Marie who when approached by Justin Trudeau challenged the PM and his policies, pointed out how much he pays in taxes and for dental care and told Trudeau he wouldn't be prime minister within a year. Liberals almost immediately claimed Kyle Mero was a Conservative Party plant whose job it was to embarrass Trudeau. Well, not so as we're about to find out. Guest: Kyle Mero, Member of Local 2251, United Steel Workers, Algoma Steel in Sault Ste. Marie --------------------------------------------- Host/Content Producer – Roy Green Technical Producer - Phil Figuerido  Podcast Producer - Jonathan Chung If you enjoyed the podcast, tell a friend! For more of the Roy Green Show, subscribe to the podcast! https://globalnews.ca/roygreen/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi, I'm John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you're listening to Share Life Today. What are some things you have done that pushed you outside of your comfort zone? In Alberta, Canada, a group of Christ-followers are so passionate about sharing the Gospel that they decided to learn it in another language. While they already knew how to tell the Good News in Korean, these Christians felt called to learn how to share it in English too. Then, the Holy Spirit could lead them to even more people that they could talk to in both languages. Talk about a commitment to the Great Commission! To help teach them, both the US and Canadian ministries have come together to train this church weekly over Zoom, and they have already seen some incredible results. Family members and friends have been invited to be a part of the online On The Job Trainings—which are times they can practice sharing—and they have already seen many come to know Christ. May we be so passionate ourselves to follow their example and step outside our comfort zone for Jesus. Learn more at www.sharelife.today.

“Store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal.” — Matthew 6:20 Some people have called this the greatest investment tip of all time. Jesus tells his followers to store up treasures in heaven rather than on earth. Life on earth, as we know it, is temporary, and so are its treasures. Moths eat holes in clothes. Rats and mice chew up and ruin things we have set aside for safekeeping. Metals corrode and discolor over time. Storing up treasures on earth might be a little more sophisticated today than it was in Jesus' day, about 2,000 years ago. We might invest in stocks and bonds, real estate, and other things. But none of that really changes the truth of Jesus' teaching. Markets crash. Inflation guts the value of our currency. It can happen slowly—or overnight. In Alberta a fire destroyed a garage filled with dozens of vintage cars. Natural disasters bring enormous damage and destruction for millions of people every year. Earthly treasures will never be secure. And, to top it all off, death quickly separates us from any earthly treasure we might accumulate. But not all is lost! Jesus promises that when we invest our time, efforts, and resources into God's kingdom here on earth, we will reap dividends for eternity. Lord, please give us your wisdom for living. All things belong to you. Help us to use the time, gifts, and resources that you give us to serve in your kingdom. Amen.

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Good day ladies and gentlemen, this is IRC news, I am Joy Stephen, a certified Canadian Immigration practitioner, and I bring to you this Provincial News Bulletin from the province of Alberta. This recording originates from the Polinsys studios in Cambridge, Ontario.More than ever, drivers are needed in the commercial transportation sector to help get Alberta products to market and ensure communities have access to essential goods and services. In Alberta, women represent only 2.9 per cent of commercial truckers, below the national rate of four per cent. There are approximately 4,260 transport truck driver job vacancies in the province.To help address these labour shortages in the commercial trucking industry, in 2022-23 Alberta's government committed $40 million over four years to provide commercial driver training grants to unemployed and underemployed Albertans. This $2.8-million funding commitment over two years will help Women Building Futures provide programming that teaches skills, builds confidence and connects graduates to good jobs as drivers with companies that are committed to creating safe and inclusive workplaces.This news indicates possibility of opportunities for Internationally trained Drivers.   You can always access past news from the Province of Alberta by visiting this link: https://myar.me/tag/ab/.Furthermore, if you are interested in gaining comprehensive insights into the Provincial Express Entry Federal pool Canadian Permanent Residence Program or other Canadian Federal or Provincial Immigration programs, or if you require guidance after your selection, we cordially invite you to connect with us through https://myar.me/c.We highly recommend participating in our complimentary Zoom resource meetings, which take place every Thursday. We kindly request you to carefully review the available resources. Should any questions arise, our team of Canadian Authorized Representatives is readily available to address your concerns during the weekly AR's Q&A session held on Fridays. You can find the details for both of these meetings at https://myar.me/zoom.Our dedicated team is committed to providing you with professional assistance throughout the immigration process. Additionally, IRCNews offers valuable insights on selecting a qualified representative to advocate on your behalf with the Canadian Federal or Provincial governments, which can be accessed at https://ircnews.ca/consultant.

In Alberta, Canada, is het fossiel opgegraven van een Gorgosaurus, een voorouder van de Tyrannosaurus Rex. Het is een bijzondere vondst omdat de maaginhoud van de nog jonge dino nog aanwezig is: twee kleine, vogelachtige dinosaurussen.  Het is voor het eerst dat een dinosaurus met maaginhoud is gevonden.  Paleontoloog Melanie During geeft tekst en uitleg. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thank you to everyone who contributed stories to this episode!We start by discussing a brutal attack on a Georgia man earlier this year by 3 dogs that nearly ended in his death, and we end with a special story written in by someone who knew our last victim.Report coyote sightings in Cape Breton Highlands National Park to 1-877-852-3100.In British Columbia, report coyote sightings or unsafe wildlife behavior to the province by calling 1-877-952-7277.In Alberta, report dangerous wildlife encounters to the nearest Fish and Wildlife office at 310-0000, or call the 24-hour Report a Poacher line at 1-800-642-3800.And finally, you can find Amie Adamson's book, Walking Out: One Teacher's Reflections on Walking Out of the Classroom to Walk America, online or at your local bookstore.You can get yourself a personal leather keychain from Fae Craft Workshop at https://www.etsy.com/shop/FaeCraftWorkshop?ref=usf_2020Support the showSupport the show by shopping at www.getoutalivepodcast.com/shopFollow us on Instagram, Facebook, Tiktok, check out our website GetOutAlivePodcast.com and join us on Patreon!You can find Ashley @TheAngryOlogist on Twitter

Thousands of Canadians participated in the 1 Million March 4 Children, organized to "free children from the bondage of indoctrination; breaking a system designed to sexualize our children". Thousands more showed up in counter-protest. At the end of it all, were you left with a pit in your stomach? 2:04 | Ryan reflects on the 1 Million March 4 Children, one day later. 24:40 | How do we fix our communities? In Alberta, both municipal and provincial governments face a housing crisis, increased rates of violent crime, crumbling infrastructure, and many other challenges. Our Alberta Municipalities Round Table features St. Albert Mayor Cathy Heron, Wetaskiwin Mayor Tyler Gandam, and Legal Mayor Trina Jones.  CHECK OUT ALBERTA MUNICIPALITIES: https://www.abmunis.ca/ 1:25:08 | Ryan reads an email from Real Talker Kyle, who takes issue with a few of Max Fawcett's points from our September 20 episode. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Paying blood plasma donors in New Zealand would ensure enough is in the country to meet patients' needs. In Alberta, Canada, donors receive up $105 NZD ($65 USD) per donation. Georgetown University's Professor Peter Jaworski is an expert in the economics and ethics of blood and plasma donation, and co-author of the new report, 'Liquid Gold: New Zealand's need for compensated plasma collections'. He says we should follow Canada's lead in paying our donors, incentivising plasma donation and localising our life-saving resources. Professor Jaworski spoke with Ingrid Hipkiss.

John Vaillant is the award-winning author of bestselling nonfiction books like The Golden Spruce and The Tiger. He's written articles for The New Yorker, The Atlantic, National Geographic and The Walrus. His latest book—Fire Weather: The Making of a Beast—is focused on how the conditions that human beings have created through the burning of fossil fuels and the acceleration of capitalist development are producing the sorts of enormous wildfires that we're seeing right now. So far this year 2.7m hectares have burned across Canada, compared to the roughly 150 thousand that we typically expect. That's an increase of 18 times over the norm. The fire season has never been this extensive or intense. There are wildfires from coast to coast; including in places that have never seen fires of this magnitude. This is a shocking trend, and it is not a trend that will reverse. Our forests sequester carbon, so when a wildfire occurs it leads to an increase in carbon emissions. It shouldn't be lost in the fear that we're feeling, as we view the images and videos of huge swaths of the country going up in flames, that wildfire was the biggest source of carbon emissions in Canada last year. Climate warming is driving an increase in the area burned and Vaillant's book is absolutely clear about the role of global warming and unsustainable development in fueling these fires. Firefighters are acknowledging that modern fire, especially at the border between forests and urban areas, is unlike anything they've ever seen. Fires we can't fight are emerging as normal under the conditions of a code red climate emergency. How can we respond to this reality without succumbing to panic? How can we let it radicalize and mobilize us? I appreciate the pointed ways that Fire Weather grasps the roots of why we are mired in an incendiary sense of what's normal because of our attachment to fossil fuels. He says that, in the face of that attachment, we have the “incredible confronting inconvenience of climate change.” These shifts in the earth's balance confront us, but this means we need to confront the drivers. And the drivers are, he says, “unregulated free market capitalism,” a “growth pattern” that mimics the destructive force of these megafires. In Canada, that means confronting a fossil fuel industry that remains mired in business as usual despite all of the signs that the industry must strand its assets, accept a relinquishing of control, and a transition off of oil and gas. In Alberta, the eye of the storm, there is—Vaillant says—a “provincial identity,” a “structure and infrastructure” and a “history” that is “built around petroleum.” What do we do about that province's politics and its resistance to the necessary change? One thing Vaillant does in Fire Weather is talk about a trauma which people in Alberta, he says, do not want to talk about: the striking and scarring 2016 wildfires that consumed and destroyed Fort McMurray. Almost 100,000 people, he writes, “were forced to flee in what remains the largest, most rapid single-day evacuation in the history of modern fire.” And yet it is not engaged with. If there is a lack of a connection, a causal connection, between the aftermath of megafires like this and appropriate climate action, it is because of that unwillingness to engage and the related desire to just resume normal life under fossil capitalism. We are headed, especially after this fire season, for a “moment of collision,” though. We are colliding with climate impacts and we are seeing a collision politically between the obvious need for radical, disruptive changes and an attachment to business as usual. We are facing fires that are differently powerful. So what we confront now is what John calls “a process of integrating this new information.” Figuring out a way forward that doesn't see this become commonplace, that doesn't allow complacency to condemn us to combustion.

In Alberta progressive mayors are being undermined for political gain

Do you want to achieve: 1. Increased affordability2. Increased flexibility3. Increased opportunity? Our podcast guest this week, Natasha Phipps, Realtor and Real Estate Investor, is sharing the solution. In this episode, you will learn: 1. How COVID has changed people's perspectives on where they want to live, and the potential for moving to a more affordable location2. The real estate market in Calgary, and how it is different from other markets in Canada3. The opportunities for investors in multifamily properties in Calgary "COVID taught, I think, us a lot of different things. And people are, well, first of all, realizing they can potentially work from anywhere. So that immediately gets people's kind of like thoughts going, right?  Natasha Phipps is a realtor and investor based in Calgary, Alberta. She has over 10 years of experience in the real estate industry and specializes in helping investors find turnkey properties that offer a good return on investment. Reach out to Natasha:Website: https://phippsgroup.ca/Email: nphipps@cirrealty.caFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/calgarybuyandsellrealestate/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natashaphippsrealtor/https://www.instagram.com/phippsrealestategroup/ Resources:Please check out all our podcast episodes https://thereiteclub.com/podcast/Loved this episode? Please leave us a review and rating. This episode has been brought to you in part by:Black Jack Contracting Inc - https://blackjackcontractinginc.ca/ BM Select/Butler Mortgage - https://bmselect.ca/ The REITE Club podcast - for sponsor slots contact Katherine at grow@thereiteclub.com Chapter Summaries:[00:00:00] - This week's, host shares some tips on how to customize your life for Calgary. People tend to be looking mostly for buy and hold opportunities. Many of the investors they work with are not here locally. [00:02:54] - Natasha is back on the show. Last time Natasha was on, it was around a year ago. Natasha has been attending live conferences. In Calgary, where there's a lot of newcomers and new industry and businesses popping up here. Natasha talks to people from Ontario almost every day. [00:04:28] - In the last year. A lot of people were interested in moving. People are seeking affordability and a different lifestyle. In Calgary, the benchmark price had only come down a few thousand dollars. The number of sales is down over last year. But the prices are holding steady. By Christmas, the market will be more balanced. [00:07:58] - In Calgary, investors are looking for buy-and-hold opportunities. The downtown and inner city sector is starting to recover. The city is pushing for more density in suburban markets. In the last year, the downtown condominium market has started to appreciate. In Calgary, preconstruction condos are not recommended. [00:12:58] - Natasha bought a 21-unit apartment building in Mission, a trendy, vibrant, inner city community. She also bought a two-year-old two-story multifamily building in Talgreen that was under foreclosure this spring. [00:14:41] - In Alberta, landlords can raise their rents once per year as much as the market will bear. In Ontario they need to give 90 days notice of rental increase. Unless you're rent controlled, anything after November 15, 2018 is not subject to control. Alberta is more landlord friendly. [00:18:11] - In multifamily and commercial, your property valuation is based off of how the business performs in a residential home. When you go to refinance or get an appraisal done, they're just going to look at the comps in the area. In multifamily, you have the ability to change or even your loan to value. [00:21:53] - There are a lot of costs and fees associated with investing in multifamily in Alberta and in Calgary. Investors should be aware of all the fees and be ready to go kind of upfront in terms of Calgary, in particular in the multi-family space and what you need to watch out for in terms of loc...

In Alberta, the centrepiece of United Conservative Party leadership hopeful Danielle Smith's campaign is a controversial proposal called the Alberta Sovereignty Act. Smith says the act would allow the Alberta legislature to choose not to enforce any federal law or court order it believed ran counter to its interests. But many legal experts have decried the proposal as unconstitutional, and some critics — including members of her own party — have claimed that it would unleash economic chaos in the province. While Smith's proposal is new, resentment with Ottawa is not — and for decades, provincial politicians have been promising action to protect Alberta's interests from federal political intervention. Today, we speak to the CBC's Jason Markusoff about the Alberta Sovereignty Act and the enduring appeal of that concept.

Welcome to UnSpun - your current events podcast and YouTube show. Every week, Jody Vance and George Affleck unspin the latest news in local, provincial, federal politics, and much more. This week, Jody and George are dumbfounded … that's right … by the shear political nightmare, the BC NDP have created for themselves with the rebuild of Victoria's Royal BC Museum. $700 million-plus — come on. Of course, this gold-plated decision is political gold for Kevin Falcon, leader of the opposition. Craig James, former B.C. legislature clerk, guilty of fraud, breach of trust wraps up a story UnSpun has been following since episode one — and yes, we have some tummy troubles over it. In Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney stepping down as UCP leader after narrowly getting the support of his party. He's no idiot — leaving is his only way to save face. And finally in Vancouver … oh Vancouver … the hearings about the Broadway Plan have us scratching our heads and wondering … what if this had happened two years earlier would it have been less contentious? All that and more on UnSpunpodcast.-Need to reach out, email info@unspunpodcast.com-Stay updated!Jody Vance https://twitter.com/jodyvanceGeorge Affleck https://twitter.com/george_affleckUnSpun https://twitter.com/unspunpodcast-Interested in sponsoring? Email george@curvecommunications.com-Theme song: Piers Affleck Produced at: https://curvecommunications.com/

Anyone can be abused, regardless of age, gender, nationality, religion, ethnicity, or social background. Hundreds of thousands of adults over 60 years old are mistreated, neglected, or monetarily exploited every year. More than half a million reports of elder abuse are made to the police each year in the United States alone, and many more go unreported. If an older adult becomes more physically or cognitively frail, they may become less capable of self-care, resisting bullying, or defending themselves if/ when assaulted. Moreover, they may not see, hear, or understand as clearly as they once did, leaving them vulnerable to unscrupulous persons.   With these conditions in mind, This Is Getting Old together with The George Washington University Center for Aging, Health and Humanities, and multiple multi-sector partners present a 10-part AARP/ Age-Friendly Social Innovation Challenge to you.   Today's episode will be on Abuse, Fraud, and Neglect. Tune in to learn more about how we can help older adults victimized by abuse, fraud, or neglect.   Key points covered in this episode:  ✔️Coming Together For Victims of Abuse, Fraud, and Neglect. University students from the D.C. Metro area, older adults and local leaders who live in the region and work in the age-friendly space participated in a forum to develop abuse, fraud, and neglect solutions.   ✔️Do You Know Any Alberta's? Alberta is the persona developed as an example by the Abuse, Fraud, and Neglect Design Thinking team as a scenario with common circumstances in an intergenerational home. In the team's problem statement, Alberta, age 79, stays with her daughter and grandchildren, but they are rarely home. So to make the most out of her time, Alberta cleans the house and does what she can do. When she was alone one day, Alberta answered the phone call from a sales representative asking her to buy a bunch of magazines—which was a scam. After the incident, Alberta's daughter did not want her to use the phone.          ✔️What Makes Alberta So Susceptible To Scam? Understand and be familiar with the different forms of abuse, fraud, or neglect that you might not be mindful of. In Alberta's case, the roots of her susceptibility to abuse, fraud, and neglect are social isolation, not being used to working, role reversal, relationship strains, and many other things.  ✔️Age-Friendly Solutions For Alberta Several locals, state, and national social service organizations can assist with emotional, legal, and financial abuse. To name one, Silver Social Connect is a single-stop service that connects peers with their wider community through multiple means to help mitigate social isolation. ✔️How Can We Help Alberta? Everyone has the right to live in peace, decency, and respect. Abuse or neglect among older adults will not go away on its own. Someone else must step up and help. Many older adults are embarrassed to report abuse. Or they're scared that if they file a complaint, the abuser will find out, and the problem will worsen. If you feel that an older adult is in danger from a negligent or burdened guardian or being monetarily exploited, you must speak out.    Here are some hotlines and resources you can use to help victims of abuse, fraud or neglect. U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging's Fraud Hotline: 855-303-9470,  Eldercare Locator: 1-800-677-1116 Resources:  The Fraud Book at the Special Committee for Aging --------------------------------------------------------------   If you have questions, comments, or need help, please feel free to drop a one-minute audio or video clip and email it to me at melissabphd@gmail.com, and I will get back to you by recording an answer to your question.  About Melissa Batchelor, Ph.D., R.N., FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my Ph.D. in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the George Washington University (G.W.) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the G.W. Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.  

在喜马拉雅已支持实时字幕关注公众号“高效英语磨耳朵”获取文稿和音频词汇提示1.branch campuses 分校原文Canadian UniversitiesThere are about fifty standing-alone，4-year-degree-granting universities in CanadaUnlike the higher education systems in the united states，most universities in Canada are publicly funded institutions although there are a few private institutionsThese public universities are funded and regulated by the province to which they belong.In British Columbia，there are four publicly funded universities：University of British Columbia，Simon Fraser University，University of Victoria，and University of Northern British Columbia；and one private university：Trinity Western University.In Alberta，the three publicly funded universities are University of Alberta，University of Calgary，and University of Lethbridge.In Saskatchenwan，the two publicly funded universities are University of Saskatchenwan and University of Regina.Moving into Manitoba，there are three publicly funded universities in the province.They are University of Manitoba，University of Winnipeg，and Brandon University.Ontario is not only the populated province in Canada but also has the largest number of universities.It has 17 publicly funded universities.They are（from west to east and south to north）：University of Winsor，University of Western Ontario，University of Guelph，University of Waterloo，Wilfred Laurier University，McMaster University，Brock University，York University，University of Toronto，Ryerson University，Trent University，Queen's University，University of Ottawa，Carleton University，Laurentian University，Nipissing University，and Lakehead University.The Province of Quebec has seven publicly funded universities with many of them having several branch campuses throughout the province.They are University of Montreal，University of Quebec，Laval University，Concordia University，McGill University，University of Sherbrooke，and Bishop's University.While French is the official language of instruction at most of these institutions，English is the official one at both Concordia University and McGill University.Canada's Atlantic provinces have the rest of the fifty universities in Canada.They are University of New Brunswick and University of Moncton in the Province of New Brunswick；Acadia University，Dalhousie University，Mount Allison University，Mount Saint Vincent University，Saint Mary's University，and Nova Scotia Agricultural college in the Province of Nova Scotia；University of Prince Edward Island in the Province of Prince Edward Island and University of Newfoundland in the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

在喜马拉雅已支持实时字幕关注公众号“高效英语磨耳朵”获取文稿和音频词汇提示1.territories 版图，地区2.continent 大陆3.prairie 草原4.cattle 牛5.pasta 意大利面原文Canada：Provinces and TerritoriesCanada is one of the largest countries in the world.It is located in the north half of the continent of North America，above the United States.Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories，each of which is different from the others.The province of British Columbia is located at the far western end of Canada.British Columbia stretches from the Pacific Ocean，at the west，to the Rocky Mountains，at the east.British Columbia contains the city of Vancouver，where two million people live.Most of the land of British Columbia is very mountainous，with vast forests covering the mountains.In British Columbia，forestry is an important industry，providing wood for people around world.Moving east from British Columbia，the next provinces are Alberta，Saskatchewan，and Manitoba.These are known as the prairie provinces，because they are mostly made of flat，grassy land called“prairie”.Alberta is the province where the flat prairie meets the tall and beautiful Rocky Mountains.In Alberta，there are many fields where oil and gas are found，and there are many farms where cattle are raised.Saskatchewan is the province that grows most wheat.Wheat from Saskatchewan is sent around the world to make bread and pasta for many people.Manitoba is the other prairie province.Its large city，Winnipeg，is about halfway between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.Winnipeg had the coldest winters of any large city in the world，with temperatures sometimes reaching -40 degrees Celsius！Moving east，the next province is Ontario.The land in the northern part of Ontario is very rocky，and contains many thousands and thousands of lakes.Many mines are found in northern Ontario.In the southern part of Ontario，there is good farmland，and there are also many cities where factories produce cars and steel.Ontario contains Canada's large city，Toronto，as well as the capital city of Canada——Ottawa.In the southern part of Ontario are four of the largest lakes in the world，known as the Great lakes.Next to the Ontario is the province of Quebec.Unlike the other provinces，where most people speak English，most of the people in Quebec speak French.The capital of Quebec is called Quebec City，and this is one of the oldest cities in North America.Quebec City contains many buildings that are hundreds of years old.Also in the province of Quebec is the city of Montreal.Of all the French-speaking cities in the world，only Paris is larger than Montreal.In the eastern part of Canada are the Atlantic province，which are next to the Atlantic Ocean.These provinces are New Brunswick，Nova Scotia，Prince Edward Island，and Newfoundland.In the Atlantic province，fishing is an important industry.Tourism is also important，as many people come to see the beauty of these provinces.The people in these provinces are said to be the friendliest in Canada.in the far north of Canada are the three territories that lie beside the Arctic Ocean：Yukon，Northwest Territories，and Nunavut.Many people in these territories are the native people of Canada，known as the Indians and the Inuit.The northern areas have very cold，dark winters.The summer is short，but the days are very long and bright.

在喜马拉雅已支持实时字幕关注公众号“高效英语磨耳朵”获取文稿和音频词汇提示1.territories 版图，地区2.continent 大陆3.prairie 草原4.cattle 牛5.pasta 意大利面原文Canada：Provinces and TerritoriesCanada is one of the largest countries in the world.It is located in the north half of the continent of North America，above the United States.Canada is divided into ten provinces and three territories，each of which is different from the others.The province of British Columbia is located at the far western end of Canada.British Columbia stretches from the Pacific Ocean，at the west，to the Rocky Mountains，at the east.British Columbia contains the city of Vancouver，where two million people live.Most of the land of British Columbia is very mountainous，with vast forests covering the mountains.In British Columbia，forestry is an important industry，providing wood for people around world.Moving east from British Columbia，the next provinces are Alberta，Saskatchewan，and Manitoba.These are known as the prairie provinces，because they are mostly made of flat，grassy land called“prairie”.Alberta is the province where the flat prairie meets the tall and beautiful Rocky Mountains.In Alberta，there are many fields where oil and gas are found，and there are many farms where cattle are raised.Saskatchewan is the province that grows most wheat.Wheat from Saskatchewan is sent around the world to make bread and pasta for many people.Manitoba is the other prairie province.Its large city，Winnipeg，is about halfway between the Pacific and Atlantic oceans.Winnipeg had the coldest winters of any large city in the world，with temperatures sometimes reaching -40 degrees Celsius！Moving east，the next province is Ontario.The land in the northern part of Ontario is very rocky，and contains many thousands and thousands of lakes.Many mines are found in northern Ontario.In the southern part of Ontario，there is good farmland，and there are also many cities where factories produce cars and steel.Ontario contains Canada's large city，Toronto，as well as the capital city of Canada——Ottawa.In the southern part of Ontario are four of the largest lakes in the world，known as the Great lakes.Next to the Ontario is the province of Quebec.Unlike the other provinces，where most people speak English，most of the people in Quebec speak French.The capital of Quebec is called Quebec City，and this is one of the oldest cities in North America.Quebec City contains many buildings that are hundreds of years old.Also in the province of Quebec is the city of Montreal.Of all the French-speaking cities in the world，only Paris is larger than Montreal.In the eastern part of Canada are the Atlantic province，which are next to the Atlantic Ocean.These provinces are New Brunswick，Nova Scotia，Prince Edward Island，and Newfoundland.In the Atlantic province，fishing is an important industry.Tourism is also important，as many people come to see the beauty of these provinces.The people in these provinces are said to be the friendliest in Canada.in the far north of Canada are the three territories that lie beside the Arctic Ocean：Yukon，Northwest Territories，and Nunavut.Many people in these territories are the native people of Canada，known as the Indians and the Inuit.The northern areas have very cold，dark winters.The summer is short，but the days are very long and bright.