Podcasts about Nanaimo

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we look at what Mark Carney's 2025 budget contains and how the nation building rhetoric the Prime Minister campaigned on could actually have been implemented on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, unpack Carney's cringe path-to-pipeline MOU between Alberta and the feds on BUBBLE POP,  look back on the impact of the LEAP Manifesto at the federal NDP's 2016 convention in Edmonton on THE PROGRESS REPORT and discuss how decades of Canadian mining interests and weapons smuggling made the country complicit in the war in Sudan on THE BREACH SHOW.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we look at what Mark Carney's 2025 budget contains and how the nation building rhetoric the Prime Minister campaigned on could actually have been implemented on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, unpack Carney's cringe path-to-pipeline MOU between Alberta and the feds on BUBBLE POP,  look back on the impact of the LEAP Manifesto at the federal NDP's 2016 convention in Edmonton on THE PROGRESS REPORT and discuss how decades of Canadian mining interests and weapons smuggling made the country complicit in the war in Sudan on THE BREACH SHOW.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

A family story of Finding Home in Nanaimo has inspired a new children’s book. Liubov Nazarenko says she and her family moved to Nanaimo from Ukraine three years ago because of the war. According to Nazarenko, one day, her daughter was missing home, and a story Nazarenko’s mom Valentyna Miliohlova told her granddaughter to help […]

The last few weeks have been a whirlwind as we hit the road (not in a car) to promote our new book, Life After Cars, in some of the greatest cities of North America including San Francisco, Washington, DC, Seattle, Vancouver, BC, Nanaimo, BC, Portland, OR, San Diego, and Los Angeles (as well as our home base of NYC, of course). Getting to visit all these cities in person, often walking and riding the streets accompanied by local advocates and elected officials, was a real joy and a privilege. We saw a lot! And maybe not surprisingly for a couple of podcasters, we had some thoughts about all of it—from excellent bike lanes and public spaces to transit service that left a lot to be desired and the horror that is Interstate 5.  Our tour continues! Find out where we'll be next at lifeaftercars.com.  Our upcoming schedule: Providence, RI: 12/2 Austin, TX: 12/4 and 12/5 Houston, TX: 12/10 Denver, CO: 12/12 Boulder, CO: 12/13  Support The War on Cars on Patreon and receive exclusive access to ad-free versions of regular episodes, Patreon-only bonus content, Discord access, invitations to live events, merch discounts and free stickers! Thanks to Cleverhood for sponsoring this episode. Listen to this episode for the latest discount code and get the best rain gear for walking and cycling. Order our new book, Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile, out now from Thesis, an imprint of Penguin Random House. 

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk about Atlantic Canada's lobster crisis on BERRYRGROUNDS, speak with BC's new Zoomer Green Party leader Emily Lowan on BUBBLE POP,  sift through the ashes of a post-CANADALAND wasteland on THE NORTH STATE and explain why the U.S. private equity owned Ksi Lisims LNG development project in British Columbia isn't nation building on THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA.This episode of Harbinger Showcase is brought to you by scholar-activist Nada Elia's new release 'Palestine and Feminist Liberation' from Between the Lines Books. The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk about Atlantic Canada's lobster crisis on BERRYRGROUNDS, speak with BC's new Zoomer Green Party leader Emily Lowan on BUBBLE POP,  sift through the ashes of a post-CANADALAND wasteland on THE NORTH STATE and explain why the U.S. private equity owned Ksi Lisims LNG development project in British Columbia isn't nation building on THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA.This episode of Harbinger Showcase is brought to you by scholar-activist Nada Elia's new release 'Palestine and Feminist Liberation' from Between the Lines Books. The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

It's not too late- come join us all week long in our BEST YEAR YET training! Happening Monday Nov 24th-Friday Nov 28th: https://www.myalignedpurpose.com/bestyearIn this TGIM, Nicole gets real about a belief many of us were taught growing up, that saving is the only way to get rich. Inside entrepreneurship, the truth is different. Wealth grows through circulation, investment, and proximity, not by waiting for the perfect time.You will hear how money is energy, why mentorship collapses time, and how community accelerates sustainable business growth. Nicole shares lived examples, from investing in high-level coaching to choosing structure over hesitation, so you can stop waiting and start growing your aligned business now.If you want a richer life and a profitable company that feels good, this conversation shows you how strategy meets soul, and how the right coaching, community, and money mindset unlock 6-figure momentum.Key takeawaysYou cannot save your way to wealth. Wealth for women entrepreneurs grows through circulating money, smart investments, and business mentorship, not by hoarding cash.Waiting keeps you stuck. Accountability and coaching collapse years into months, helping you scale your business with clarity and confidence.Proximity is a growth strategy. Being in the room with high-achieving women expands what you believe is possible and upgrades your money mindset and standards.Invest before you feel ready. Big moves, like joining a mastermind or hiring a coach, create commitment, action, and sustainable business growth.Strategy meets soul wins. Pair aligned strategy with energetic alignment, and watch your 6-figure business growth become inevitable.Join Jess Marley from the Local Inc. at the Jingle and Mingle Party, Dec. 4th at the Queen's in Nanaimo, BC. Tickets available here: https://thelocalinc.ca/product/the-not-so-corporate-christmas-party/Mentioned in this episode:Ready to have your BEST YEAR YET?Join us for five days of mindset, money, and strategy magic where we'll walk you through how to plan your most aligned, abundant year yet! Monday Nov 24th - Friday Nov 28th WE GATHER DAILY 3-4 pm pst (virtually on zoom) You're a woman in business with big goals your own clients, more cash flow, more freedom But if you're honest… sometimes you're flying by the seat of your leggings. You want to enter 2026 feeling focused and in control because as of right now

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Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk about the Liberal government's new Harper-esque budget on THE BREACH SHOW, look back at a 19th century Montreal journalist who advocated for Quebec's working poor on The Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES, discuss a new essential read for Canadians who want to advance reconciliation on REDEYE look at how organized labour in Alberta is responding to an existential threat as the province's teachers are ordered back to work  by Danielle Smith's UCP on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we talk about the Liberal government's new Harper-esque budget on THE BREACH SHOW, look back at a 19th century Montreal journalist who advocated for Quebec's working poor on The Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES, discuss a new essential read for Canadians who want to advance reconciliation on REDEYE look at how organized labour in Alberta is responding to an existential threat as the province's teachers are ordered back to work  by Danielle Smith's UCP on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Guest: George Anderson, MLA Nanaimo-Lantzville Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We follow Sister Anastazja in the months and days before our investigators landed in Nanaimo. Meanwhile our investigators prove to be unexpectedly adept at tracking drunken miners.Dick feels like poopEmery is as stealthy as night itselfDaina and Percy bond over claustrophobiaSister Anastazja enters the mysteryAnd Sean hits a new record of saying "GODAMMIT" at his players.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we report from the federal budget journalist lockup on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, explore the bizarre pop culture of the far-right on BUBBLE POP, explain why we need to cut our American technology dependence on TECH WON'T SAVE US and develop a new parenting system to overcome the historical tension between fathers and sons on SRSLY WRONG. The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we report from the federal budget journalist lockup on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, explore the bizarre pop culture of the far-right on BUBBLE POP, explain why we need to cut our American technology dependence on TECH WON'T SAVE US and develop a new parenting system to overcome the historical tension between fathers and sons on SRSLY WRONG. The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

We preview this weekend's CPL championship final between Ottawa and Cavalry FC. Cavs defender Callum Montgomery joins us to talk about preparations for the match and also talks about his career including his time growing up in Nanaimo.The MRU Cougars men's team is at USports nationals this week and they had success in their opening match vs Max Piepgrass and the Cape Breton University Capers. The Cougars advance to the semifinals vs UQTR on Friday.We also review USports player award winners and all stars, Trojan Nikki Charlton winning the CCAA Women's Player of the Year, and a few updates about the Calgary Wild, including a job posting for the club that we noticed.Subscribe to our Substack or follow us on Twitter/X or on Instagram or Bluesky.Our website is yycsoccer.com

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss how Doug Ford and Mark Carney's housing policies heavily favour corporate landlords on THE BREACH SHOW, talk about the best case outcome of the NDP leadership race on THE NORTH STATE, speak with the World Bank's Chief Climate Economist about the links between climate change and poverty on GREEN MAJORITY and explore Universal Basic Income and how its appeal relates to left-wing politics and strategy on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss how Doug Ford and Mark Carney's housing policies heavily favour corporate landlords on THE BREACH SHOW, talk about the best case outcome of the NDP leadership race on THE NORTH STATE, speak with the World Bank's Chief Climate Economist about the links between climate change and poverty on GREEN MAJORITY and explore Universal Basic Income and how its appeal relates to left-wing politics and strategy on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss how the NDP leadership race could turn the party into a vehicle for bold left politics or cement its decline on THE BREACH SHOW, talk about the health risks of zoonotic diseases and the political circus surrounding a flock of BC ostriches on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, look back at the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike on ANTI-EMPIRE PROJECT and explore Marxism, Chinese culture and ecology on CITED.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss how the NDP leadership race could turn the party into a vehicle for bold left politics or cement its decline on THE BREACH SHOW, talk about the health risks of zoonotic diseases and the political circus surrounding a flock of BC ostriches on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, look back at the 1919 Winnipeg General Strike on ANTI-EMPIRE PROJECT and explore Marxism, Chinese culture and ecology on CITED.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Opioid agonist treatment (OAT) is a treatment for opioid use disorder. It involves the use of medications such as methadone, buprenorphine, and slow release oral morphine. People First Radio spoke with Nanaimo addictions medicine specialist Dr. Jess Wilder, and BC Centre for Substance Use Co-Medical Director Dr. Paxton Bach about the treatment, which Bach called […]

In BC, most gas is extracted through fracking, a process that has been shown to have major health impacts on local communities. Health professionals and First Nations leaders are calling on provincial and federal governments to fund an independent health impact assessment of fracking and LNG before approving any more projects. We speak with Dr. Bethany Ricker, a family physician in Nanaimo.

Channeling an “anything goes” approach to their music and live performances, Smash TV have emerged as a driving force in the flourishing Vancouver Island punk scene. Their sonic collision of metal, cowpunk, and surf rock is thrilling as it is eclectic. Vocalist Shaun Rathy and guitarist Nic Bennett join us to talk the most underrated towns to play on Vancouver Island, life as “Nanaimo's strangest band,” and more. Once More With Feeling is a new series made by James Olson, producer Felix Fung of Little Red Sounds, and a talented videography team. Available now, only on YouTube with new episodes every other week.Keep up with the show on Facebook and Instagram.Credits: Hosted and produced by James Olson. Edited and mixed by Will Chernoff. Powered by Chernoff Music.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss the dismissal of a federal government lawyer for calling for Divestment from Israel on CJPME's PALESTINE DEBRIEF, explain why the federal government's Bill C-9 legislation to combat hate crimes is a threat to civil liberties on REDEYE, explore the history of - 19th century Montreal journalist, politician, and union leader Médéric Lanctôt, Canada's first social democrat on the Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES and dig into how the state facilitates resource extraction domestically and globally at the expense of the common good on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss the dismissal of a federal government lawyer for calling for Divestment from Israel on CJPME's PALESTINE DEBRIEF, explain why the federal government's Bill C-9 legislation to combat hate crimes is a threat to civil liberties on REDEYE, explore the history of - 19th century Montreal journalist, politician, and union leader Médéric Lanctôt, Canada's first social democrat on the Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES and dig into how the state facilitates resource extraction domestically and globally at the expense of the common good on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we look at the rise of the extreme-right in Canada on Rachel Gilmore's BUBBLE POP, talk about a recent report unpacking the changing status of endangered species in BC since 2010 on Sierra Club Canada's THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA, investigate the importance of challenging political complacency in a time of rising fascist politics on FREE CITY RADIO and discuss the illusion of convenience that AI offers on CYBORG GODDESS.This episode is brought to you by the new Between the Lines Books release Troubling Criminology by Michael C. K. Ma and Mike Larsen examining how crime, justice, and deviance are socially constructed, shaped by historical and cultural contexts and influenced by power, inequality, and systemic oppression.  Find your copy of Troubling Criminology at btlbooks.com.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we look at the rise of the extreme-right in Canada on Rachel Gilmore's BUBBLE POP, talk about a recent report unpacking the changing status of endangered species in BC since 2010 on Sierra Club Canada's THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA, investigate the importance of challenging political complacency in a time of rising fascist politics on FREE CITY RADIO and discuss the illusion of convenience that AI offers on CYBORG GODDESS.This episode is brought to you by the new Between the Lines Books release Troubling Criminology by Michael C. K. Ma and Mike Larsen examining how crime, justice, and deviance are socially constructed, shaped by historical and cultural contexts and influenced by power, inequality, and systemic oppression.  Find your copy of Troubling Criminology at btlbooks.com.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we explain how the Liberals' harsher immigration policies negatively affect all workers on THE BREACH SHOW, examine the ‘Carney Doctrine' with Jacobin's Luke Savage on THE ORCHARD, talk about the Liberal government' gaslighting around Indigenous relations on GREEN MAJORITY and examine Gary Teeple's 1972 essay, 'Liberals in a hurry': socialism and the CCF-NDP in a conversation asking if moralizing about capitalism's ill effects is a useful strategy to bring about political change on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.This episode is brought to you by Canada's coalition of 31 progressive publishers at unrigged.ca and by your friends at The Alberta Advantage.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we explain how the Liberals' harsher immigration policies negatively affect all workers on THE BREACH SHOW, examine the ‘Carney Doctrine' with Jacobin's Luke Savage on THE ORCHARD, talk about the Liberal government' gaslighting around Indigenous relations on GREEN MAJORITY and examine Gary Teeple's 1972 essay, 'Liberals in a hurry': socialism and the CCF-NDP in a conversation asking if moralizing about capitalism's ill effects is a useful strategy to bring about political change on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.This episode is brought to you by Canada's coalition of 31 progressive publishers at unrigged.ca and by your friends at The Alberta Advantage.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

In this episode, Rob Biernacki confronts a growing trend of competitors refusing to tap and taking serious injuries at low-level tournaments. Rob argues that reckless "tough-guy" behavior, poor finishing mechanics, and bad coaching culture are fueling unnecessary damage for hobbyists. Rob calls for smarter, safer training values, reminding athletes that protecting longevity matters more than risking ligaments for a $5 medal.Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteamTrain with Rob at Island Top Team in Nanaimo, BC, Canada:https://islandtopteam.com/Learn from Rob online at BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Mental models discussed in this episode:Defend With Purposehttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/defend-with-purpose/Constant and Variable Tensionhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/constant-and-variable-tension/Keep Your Identity Smallhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/keep-your-identity-small/Prioritize Longevityhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/prioritize-longevity/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/Get Jake O'Driscoll's triple threat ankle lock course, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jake

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we report on the recent successful union certification drives for Uber drivers and Amazon workers in BC on REDEYE, look at healthcare, colonialism, and liberation struggle on HABIBTI PLEASE, investigate the Prime Minister's Western ideological orientation on the Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES and look at the Canadian origins of "eco-development" and liberal environmentalism on CITED.This episode is brought to you by the new Between the Lines Books release ‘Strangely, Friends: A History of Cuban-Canadian Encounters', by Canada's coalition of 31 progressive publishers at unrigged.ca and by your friends at The Alberta Advantage.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Tiny homes on wheels are technically not allowed as permanent housing - but that hasn't stopped some people in rural B.C. communities from living in them, because they're affordable and don't leave a big footprint. Now, local government officials in several island communities say they've found a way to make them legal. On this week's episode, we hear about the solution that representatives from Islands Trust and the Regional District of Nanaimo recently shared with local governments from across B.C.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we reveal why rent control is good, actually, on SRSLY WRONG, discuss ways the climate movement can be more inclusive on PULLBACK, explain why solution-focused energy reporting has become more important than ever on the Sierra Club's THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA and unpack the story of how a small group of Waffle-aligned activists managed to briefly take over the 1971 New Brunswick NDP on THE ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.This episode is brought to you by the new Between the Lines Books release ‘Strangely, Friends: A History of Cuban-Canadian Encounters', by Canada's coalition of 31 progressive publishers at unrigged.ca and by your friends at The Alberta Advantage.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode: we discuss how Mark Carney and establishment media's complicity in Israel's genocide in Gaza continues on THE BREACH SHOW, expose Calgary's new police dragnet on THE PROGRESS REPORT, collapse Doug Ford's dumb highway tunnel on THE NORTH STATE and report on the Rise of End-of-the-World Fascism and Resistance from the Global South with Naomi Klein on the Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES.This episode's been brought to you by UNRIGGED.  Learn more about Canada's coalition of 31 progressive publishers, and get all your progressive news, videos and podcasts in one place, at unrigged.ca.  The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

A mother in Nanaimo, B.C. has been banned from her child's school after refusing to delete a social media post criticizing a teacher's progress pride flag shirt on the first day back. Conservative MP Jamil Jivani criticized Ontario Premier Doug Ford, accusing him of lacking principles and creating cynicism among Conservative Ontarians. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre has sent an open letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney laying out four priorities the official opposition wants to see the government focus on when parliament resumes next week. Tune into The Daily Brief with Cosmin Dzsurdzsa and Geoff Knight! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode: every century or so the Canadian left gathers at the Royal Canadian Legion #1 in downtown Calgary to inaugurate a new era of progress. In 1932 it was J.S. Woodworth and the gang at the founding of the Cooperative Commonwealth Federation (which would become the NDP), and on June 13th, 2025 it was The Alberta Advantage, Shama Rangwala, André Goulet, Roberta Lexier and Rob Rousseau saying goodbye to the NDP with a brief history of the Party and discussing the possibilities of a socialist project to come.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This episode is brought to you by the national independent journalism community unrigged.ca, by the Alberta Advantage podcast and by Between the Lines Books: find your copy of the independent progressive publisher's new release 'The Art of Solidarity: Labour Arts and Heritage in Canada' from editors Rob Kristofferson and Stephanie Ross at btlbooks.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we unpack August's tense stand-off between Air Canada and its 10,000 flight attendants on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, speak with Manitoba Senator Marilou McPhedran about how she and others in the Senate are calling on the government to implement punitive measures against Israel on GREEN PLANET MONITOR, break down how to understand the Hockey Canada trial and its implications on THE END OF SPORT and explain why Prime Minister Carney's historic military spending hike will only benefit the weapons lobby on THE BREACH SHOW.The Harbinger Media Network includes 83 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. This episode is brought to you by the national independent journalism community unrigged.ca.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

In this bonus episode, Rob Biernacki talks pedagogy! We discuss his updated pedagogy module on BJJ Concepts, the evolving landscape of Jiu-Jitsu instruction, balancing concepts with techniques, evidence versus anecdote, emotional dysregulation in students, and the role of community in gym culture. Rob also shares news on his upcoming retirement from full-time teaching at Island Top Team, the winding down of his visiting student program, and his plans for future teaching through visiting instructor initiatives and Jiu-Jitsu camps.Sep. 5-7, 2025: Check out Rob's upcoming camp in Invermere, BC!https://www.tickettailor.com/events/invybjj/1804016Follow Rob on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/islandtopteamTrain with Rob at Island Top Team in Nanaimo, BC:https://islandtopteam.com/Learn online with Rob at BJJ Concepts:https://bjjconcepts.net/Mental models discussed in this episode:Survivorship Biashttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/survivorship-bias/Scientific Methodhttps://bjjmentalmodels.com/scientific-method/Don't forget to check out BJJ Mental Models Premium!If you love the podcast, you'll definitely love our premium membership offerings. The podcast is truly just the tip of the iceberg – the next steps on your journey are joining our community, downloading our strategy courseware, and working with us to optimize your game. We do all this through memberships that come in at a fraction of the cost of a single private.Sign up here for a free trial:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/Need more BJJ Mental Models?Get tips, tricks, and breakthrough insights from our newsletter:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/newsletter/Get nitty-gritty details on our mental models from the full database:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/database/Follow us on social:https://facebook.com/bjjmentalmodels/https://instagram.com/bjjmentalmodels/Music by Enterprize:https://enterprize.bandcamp.com/Get Jake O'Driscoll's triple threat ankle lock course, FREE:https://bjjmentalmodels.com/jake

According to Nanaimo, B.C.'s last official count, there are 515 unhoused people in Nanaimo at any given time. By population, that is a higher homelessness rate than the city of Vancouver. Our series, IDEAS for a Better Canada (produced in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy), explores how homelessness affects the health of our democracy and why long-term solutions are so hard to achieve. *This series originally aired the week of April 21st, 2025.

Living with an autoimmune condition can make exercise feel overwhelming—but the right Pilates workout for beginners can actually bring relief and healing. In this empowering interview, Pilates instructor Rachel Robertson explains how gentle, beginner-friendly Pilates supports women with autoimmune conditions by improving core stability, calming the nervous system, and reducing joint stress—without pushing your body into burnout. We cover: Why a pilates workout for beginners is one of the safest and most effective ways to start moving with autoimmunity How breath, alignment, and gentle core work reduce pain and inflammation. Practical modifications for days of fatigue, flares, or joint instability Mat vs. reformer Pilates for autoimmune bodies—and how to start at home.  Using Pilates to regulate the nervous system and increase energy naturally Creating a sustainable weekly movement plan that works with your healing journey.  Timestamps 00:00 Rachel's journey & beginner Pilates philosophy 06:15 Why Pilates is ideal for autoimmune beginners 14:20 Gentle core work without triggering symptoms 21:05 Modifications for joint issues & flare days 29:40 Breathwork for stress and pain relief 36:10 Building a safe weekly routine 42:55 Quick at-home beginner sequence (guided) 49:00 Listener Q&A + resources Try This Beginner Sequence (no equipment needed): Seated diaphragmatic breathing – 2 minutes Pelvic clocks – 6 each direction Heel slides – 8 per side Supported bridge with breath – 6 slow reps Mermaid stretch – 3 each side For over a decade, Rachel Robertson has helped others overcome physical limitations by blending the science of kinesiology with the artistry of Pilates. Specializing in injury recovery, she bridges the gap between rehabilitation and a confident return to movement—whether for work, play, or athletic performance. Rachel earned her Kinesiology degree from the University of Western Ontario in 2009 and quickly immersed herself in the Pilates world. She is a recognized member of the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists (BCAK). With an athletic background in figure skating and competitive coaching, Rachel's passion for movement extends beyond the studio. She represented Team Canada at the World Kettlebell Championships in 2015 and 2017, earning two gold medals in Seoul. Her achievements led to recognition as Nanaimo's Female Athlete of the Year in 2018 and a finalist for Vancouver Island's Top 20 Under 40 Business and Community Awards. In addition to her athletic accomplishments, Rachel has spent the past five years organizing Fitness in the Park, a Rotary-led community event promoting health and fitness, which was named Kinesiology Event of the Year in 2023. Today, Rachel continues to empower individuals through Pilates, personal training, and intentional movement, helping them rebuild strength, confidence, and trust in their bodies. She also educates fellow kinesiologists through webinars and workshops, equipping them with the tools to support others in their recovery and movement journeys. YouTube - Online Library of Mat Pilates Workouts: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHLQU2Z6w_-C3FyRf7d9yi8wb3d5tdI5L https://returntoform.ca/- Rachel's website http://autoimmunerehab.com- website for this podcast.  

Bob Wilson didn't start out as a bison producer. The owner/operator of Morning Star Bison in Nanaimo, BC started in beef - until Mad Cow Disease decimated the Canadian market and forced him to rethink his ranching plans. Today Wilson has a herd of 50 bison on roughly 200 acres he's carved from timber land. He's had to really carefully manage his animals and checkbook with a historical drought impacting pastures. There's also the escalating costs of trying to market his bison meat. He says he does find good consumer response on Vancouver Island, but has to rely on off-island opportunities for bulk sales. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Driving Law, Kyla Lee and Paul Doroshenko discuss an unprecedented roadside drug enforcement campaign at the Shambhala Music Festival, where police used a mobile lab to take 24 blood samples on-site — likely a Canadian first. They examine the legal, procedural, and privacy issues this raises for impaired driving investigations. Next, they turn to Edmonton, where police uncovered more than $200,000 in fraudulent insurance claims tied to ten tow truck companies. The case exposes systemic abuse in the towing industry and the lack of effective oversight. Finally, the Ridiculous Driver of the Week is a Nanaimo motorcyclist caught on video violently shoving a cyclist off the road. Kyla and Paul break down the legal implications and the broader concerns for vulnerable road user safety. Check out the 'Lawyer Told Me Not To Talk To You' T-shirts and hoodies at Lawyertoldme.com and 'Sit Still Jackson' at sitstilljackson.com.

Hayley Hais from The Chewed Slipper in Nanaimo interviewed me on my business, dogs, training, and life. The time went very fast - thankyou Hayley

Prime Minister Mark Carney to tour Canadian Forces Maritime Experimental and Test Ranges in Nanaimo, BC. There's a push on Canada's east coast to beef up home-grown space infrastructure. Spanish police say they have stopped a criminal network suspected of smuggling Yemeni migrants into Canada and the U.K. Kremlin says US special envoy Steve Witkoff could travel to Russia on Wednesday. Gold prices rise again, as investors spend more on the safe-haven asset. 3,200 Boeing employees walk off the job in the United States. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu condemns videos of 2 emaciated Israeli hostages released by Hamas. Hilary Weston, former fashion business leader and Ontario lieutenant-governor, dead at 83. Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh's international success inspires young swimmers back home.

Officials on Vancouver Island are hoping a change of weather will help them fight an out of control wildfire burning north of Nanaimo. Evacuation orders have been issued for hundreds of properties. The B.C. wildfire service says efforts are focused on protecting homes and keeping people safe.Also: Where's the beef? Its one of the busiest grilling weekends of the year...But price conscious cooks might want to serve chicken burgers this year, because the price of beef is surging faster than inflation.And: Canadian travelers are choosing Toronto over Tampa - and Calgary over California. Canada is having a strong summer tourist season, partly thanks to a rise in staycations. And the federal government is hoping some new measures will help bring more international tourists here too.Plus: Summer McIntosh wins more gold medals, A First Nation in Saskatchewan celebrates a multi-million dollar settlement with Ottawa, and more.

The boundaries of judicial authority in Canada have been redrawn by a groundbreaking Supreme Court ruling that empowers judges to conduct murder trials without juries—even when prosecutors object. This remarkable case emerged from the early pandemic when COVID-19 made traditional jury trials nearly impossible. A defendant, unwilling to face further delay, requested a judge-alone trial, but prosecutors refused consent. The Supreme Court ultimately sided with the trial judge who proceeded anyway, establishing that protecting a defendant's right to timely justice can override prosecutorial preferences.This ruling fundamentally reshapes our understanding of what falls within a prosecutor's untouchable "core discretion" versus what judges can override to protect Charter rights. Legal scholars are now watching closely to see how this precedent might extend to other prosecutorial decisions previously considered untouchable.Property rights received equal attention through a fascinating case where a regional district built what the court bluntly called an "ugly dam" on part of a 157-acre ranch property in the Kootenays. Though only a small portion of land was taken, it transformed a pristine natural lake into an artificial-looking reservoir with an unsightly rocky dam. The court awarded the owner $340,080 in compensation, reinforcing the principle that the government must pay not just for land taken but for how the taking diminishes a property's overall market value.Most controversial is the Nanaimo murder case, challenging Canada's mandatory 25-year parole ineligibility period for first-degree murder. A man who brutally killed someone with a baseball bat argued that, without the now-eliminated "faint hope clause" (which once allowed parole reviews after 15 years), this sentence constitutes cruel and unusual punishment. Though the judge found the elimination of this clause unconstitutional, the offender still received the full 25-year parole ineligibility due to the brutality of his crime.These cases collectively demonstrate how our legal system constantly balances competing interests—public safety against individual rights, government needs against property ownership, and societal punishment against constitutional protections against cruelty.Follow this link for a transcript of the show and links to the cases discussed.

Wednesday Fleet Week updateToday we'll take a look at ships heading upriver for the Rose Festival today: the USCG Barque Eagle and the Canadian Navy vessel HMCS Nanaimo. Expect the Eagle to leave Astoria around 7:30am and around 8:30am the Nanaimo will pass Astoria inbound.For info about tours in Portland, go to rosefestival.org and click on the Fleet Week link.

I'll talk to the man who has served as the head carpenter for "Saturday Night Live" since the very first episode -- on the eve of his very last episode. The trial of five ex-world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault is thrown into disarray once again, as the judge discharges the jury for a second time.A doctor who ran for his life when wildfires hit Los Angeles this year tells us the aftermath hasn't been easy -- so he set up a clinic to help others and, in some ways, himself. He put on more than a happy face. A member of the original cast of the classic musical "Annie" remembers composer Charles Strouse -- for the joy and vulnerability he put into every song. Students at Vancouver Island University are hard at work baking up a single Nanaimo bar -- that's more than 21 meters long and weighs over 450 kilos. And, a couple in England promised to build a storage facility for horse semen, but just built a house instead. And now their lie is going to get that house knocked down.As It Happens, the Friday Edition. Radio thinks they should have just built up an equine cellar.

Which Canadian confection are you sweet on: Butter tarts or Nanaimo bars? And do quitters never win?Featuring: Deborah Kimmett, Jon Steinberg, Graham Chittenden, and Leonard Chan.

Like many cities in Canada, Nanaimo has a housing crisis. As rent prices have surged, so has homelessness. According to the city's last official count, there are 515 unhoused people in Nanaimo at any given time. By population, that is a higher homelessness rate than the city of Vancouver. The second episode in our series, IDEAS for a Better Canada (produced in partnership with the Samara Centre for Democracy), explores how homelessness affects the health of our democracy and why long-term solutions are so hard to achieve.