Podcasts about Orillia

Jay Leno is Jay-walking his way back to Canada. The former Tonight Show host, who turns 75 in May, will join fellow late night rival Arsenio Hall as comedy headliners May 2 at Casino Rama near Orillia, Ont.In an exclusive brioux.tv: the podcast interview, presented in partnership with latenighter.com, Leno says he was hesitant about accepting the booking given all the "51st State" and Tariff talk emanating from the White House."I almost wasn't going to do these dates," Leno says, "because I didn't want to be the ugly American coming in." Don't worry about it I tell Leno -- we can use the jokes. The comedy road warrior has had to tweak his act just to straddle divided states audiences. That is working for him so far. "Ever since I took politics out of my act, ticket sales are up 20 or 30 per cent."Leno also talks about how, back in the war for late night days,  things  weren't always so cozy between him and Arsenio. We touch on those nasty accidents Leno suffered these past few years, including a serious car fire which forced him to seek "a face guy." There is plenty of car talk (he's still hosting Jay's Garage on MSNBC) and we find out his take on the current late night landscape.

Vassy is joined by Judy Trinh, CTV National News Correspondent, Abigail Bimman, CTV News Correspondent and Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent for the latest on each parties push as we enter the second week of the election campaign. On todays show: Alex Nutall, Mayor of Barrie and Don McIsaac, Mayor City of Orillia join Vassy to discuss the impacts and recovery efforts following the ice storm that blew through the region over the weekend leaving more than 400,000 without power. Listen to Vassy's full conversation with Derek Burney, former Canadian ambassador to the U.S., who says he’s encouraged by Trump’s change in tone but it’s his actions that will matter. The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Tom Mulcair, and Zain Velji. David Adams, President of the Global Automakers of Canada joins host Vassy Kapelos to discuss the potential industry and economic impacts that these tariffs on April 2nd will bring to the auto industry.

Singer-songwriter Andrew Marczak brings his love of folk and country music to the forefront with his new project, Orillia.

In this week's episode, we chat with Spencer Shewen, the Artistic Director of the Mariposa Folk Festival. Spencer takes us through his journey into the music festival scene, sharing his experiences with both Riverfest Elora and the legendary Mariposa Folk Festival. He offers a behind-the-scenes look at programming the Mariposa festival lineup, sharing his perspectives on how folk music encompasses a wide range of genres beyond traditional definitions and how that shapes his booking decisions. He also provides valuable insights for emerging artists seeking opportunities. The discussion wraps with a glimpse into this summer's 65th anniversary of Mariposa, with a stacked bill of both returning and new artists.This year's Mariposa Folk Festival takes place July 4-6th in Orillia, Ontario - get your tickets here.Find Mariposa Folk Festival online:WebsiteInstagramTikTokAbout Spencer ShewenEntrusted with the role of Artistic Director of the fabled Mariposa Folk Festival since the fall of 2023, Spencer Shewen is looking forward to an exciting 2025 season, where Mariposa will celebrate it's 65th edition! At the same time, he continues as Creative Director of Riverfest Elora, where he has played an integral role in guiding the festival since 2013. Two of Ontario's most celebrated festivals! Spencer also sits on the Board of Directors for the Elora Centre for the Arts. Previously, he has held seats on the boards of the River & Sky Festival, the Halifax Pop Explosion, the Hillside Festival, and CFRU 93.3FM. He has also worked as Artistic Director for Waterstock (2017) and 100 Mile Riot (2012, 2013), curated the Fortnight Music Series (2007–2016), and acted as label manager for SunnyLane Records (2005–2008), among many other adventures. Mariposa, founded in 1961, has hosted icons like Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and Gordon Lightfoot. The 2025 festival takes place July 4–6 at Tudhope Park in Orillia. Riverfest Elora, set for August 15–17, is known for its diverse lineups, including performances by City and Colour, Carly Rae Jensen and the Violent Femmes . Spencer is honoured to have a leadership role at both festivals, and to have the opportunity to help create unforgettable experiences for all who attend!______________If you're interested in submitting questions for our upcoming episodes, be sure to follow Folk Canada on Instagram where we will be posting our upcoming guests.Tune in to the latest episodes of the Refolkus Podcast, featuring the latest music releases from Folk Canada members as well as some of our special guests, now broadcasting on CKCU FM 93.1 in Ottawa, CKUW 95.9 FM in Winnipeg and CFBX 92.5 FM in Kamloops.Presented by Folk CanadaHosted by Rosalyn DennettProduced by Kayla Nezon and Rosalyn DennettMixed by Jordan Moore of The Pod CabinTheme music “Amsterdam” by King CardiacArtwork by Jaymie Karn

Therefore, remember that formerly you who are Gentiles by birth and called “uncircumcised” by those who call themselves “the circumcision” (which is done in the body by human hands)—remember that at that time you were separate from Christ, excluded from citizenship in Israel and foreigners to the covenants of the promise, without hope and without God in the world. But now in Christ Jesus you who once were far away have been brought near by the blood of Christ. (Ephesians 2:11-13)   Wilderness Wanderings will be wrapping up soon as I (Pastor Anthony) take a call to Orillia.  So: in these final installments, we will be reflecting on the letter to the Ephesians—particularly those verses that lead us into Paul's prayer from the end of chapter 3. In some ways, the verses from today's text are a repeat of the verses that began the chapter where Paul wrote “you were dead in your transgressions and sins.”  Paul begins with the past tense in both places to heighten the contrast: because in Christ, things look a lot different! The point Paul was making at the beginning of the chapter was about death and life, sin and salvation.  But now he begins to work his way into the implications—what does it mean to practice this resurrection life we've been given?  Firstly, it means working out the grace that God has worked into us.  That's what the verses before this describe.  But it also comes with a change in status and relationship. Here Paul comes with a litany of things that the Ephesians were and weren't before Jesus entered the picture:  “Gentiles.”  “Uncircumcised.”  “Separate from Christ.”  “Excluded from citizenship.”  “Foreigners to the covenants of the promise.”  “Without hope.”  “Without God in the world.”  Of course, what one realizes is that this list only makes sense from the point of view of an insider to all these things, that is, a Jewish person.  Pious Jews were accustomed to praying a daily prayer of thanks to God for not being created as a gentile.  The Temple courts, likewise, were divided into inner and outer courts.  One for gentiles on the outside, and one for Jews on the inside.  Gentiles could not pass through the dividing wall on the penalty of death.  Warnings were posted in Greek and Latin to make sure they knew.  Hostilities ran hot between insiders and outsiders.  As they did at some level between many different ethnic groups. But here's the thing—Jesus tears down all these ethnic hostilities and barriers.  He strips these believing gentiles of all their former disqualifications.  Not only that, he has the audacity to bring these gentiles who were once far away—not just into the inner court, but into the very presence of God!  He tears the veil to the Holy of Holies and by his own blood, invites them right in!  This is not merely an interesting point of ancient history or Biblical research.  It is emblematic of something much deeper.  In his cross, Jesus shatters all ethnic and national boundaries inside his church.  Not just then, but also today.  And not firstly by giving courses on EDI or anti-racism to tell us of our biases or how to treat one another.  No, it begins more subversively than that.  Jesus begins simply by bringing those who were once far away, near.  Near enough that we all have to encounter one another and contend with the fact that we're all now siblings of the same saved family on the same basis: faith in Jesus. Together in the presence of Jesus, stuck now with hated enemies, immigrants, and foreign outcasts who have become our sisters and brothers: this is where transformation into the life of resurrection begins.  Will you submit to the encounter?    As you journey on, go with the blessing of God:     May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you : wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness : protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing : at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing : once again into our doors.

By faith Abraham, when called to go to a place he would later receive as his inheritance, obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going. By faith he made his home in the promised land like a stranger in a foreign country; he lived in tents, as did Isaac and Jacob, who were heirs with him of the same promise. For he was looking forward to the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God. (Hebrews 11:8-10)   Without exaggerating too much, this more or less feels like my life right now—except for the “inheritance” part—as we prepare to follow the call to Orillia.  “He obeyed and went, even though he did not know where he was going… like a stranger in a foreign country…”   Of course there is also something universal in the story of Abraham.  It is not just a story for pilgrims who happen to be moving house, but for all Christians who journey toward God and the promises he has set before us in Jesus.  It is a lifelong journey—the journey of discipleship.  It is a journey marked by not knowing entirely where we are going.  What will we become when we follow Jesus?  What does God call us to do with the few days and limited resources in our possession?  Who will we encounter and befriend along the way?  We often fear that God will make us do the opposite of what we want—that if we happen to make eye contact with the Almighty and get pressed into his call, he'll ship us off to some far-flung continent to suffer deplorable conditions as a missionary or something.  It happened to Abraham, after all (to Femke and I too!).  But this notion misunderstands something about our God. Does he sometimes call us to do hard things?  Sure.  But God just as often works with our desires as against them—indeed the journey of the Christian life is a journey of purifying and refining our desires.  God placed desires in the human heart so that we might desire him and his gifts.  When lived well—the journey of our Christian lives bends our desires increasingly toward God to the point where we may begin to trust those desires to lead us home.  In the example of Abraham—he made his home in the promised land, but despite arriving in this good place of God's calling, the promised land always pointed beyond itself to “the city with foundations, whose architect and builder is God.”  So Abraham lived always as a stranger in a foreign country.  Not because he had no claim on the land on which he lived—but because his true home was with God.    This is perhaps a strange thing to wrap our heads around—but its true for us as well.  Whether one rents, tents, or owns a house and cottage—we too are naught but strangers in a foreign country.  Why?  Because our true home is not here at all—but with God in Christ.  He is the one to whom we belong.  Home is the place of rest we will know with him when this earth and its heavens are made new and we see him at last as he is: face to face.  Until then: we journey forward in faith, trusting that the one who made the promise is faithful and will provide everything needful until at long last he brings us home.    As you journey on, go with the blessing of God:     May the peace of the Lord Christ go with you : wherever he may send you. May he guide you through the wilderness : protect you through the storm. May he bring you home rejoicing : at the wonders he has shown you. May he bring you home rejoicing : once again into our doors.  

A new shelter in Cobourg just opened before new year, but not without controversies. The Transition House offers 35 emergency shelter spaces, a significant upgrade from the previous location. But the excitement is clouded by a by-law enacted last year that puts conditions on shelters and transitional housing. To get a better perspective on the situation, we spoke to Ike Nwibe about it. He is the Executive Director of the Transition House Coalition of Northumberland.Hundreds of pets across the province were adopted over the holiday season through the Ontario SPCA's iAdopt for the holidays campaign. We spoke to community outreach coordinator Natalie Harris about how the campaign worked! She is based out of Orillia.

Thanks to our group sponsors: Rogers, Pattison Media, Corus Entertainment, iHeartRadio, Stingray, Vista Broadcasting, Harvard Media. The Following summary of winners is from Broadcast Dialogue. Pattison Media's 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO-FM) Edmonton is among the multiple winners at the 2024 Canadian Radio Awards.NOW! won Major Market Station of the Year, and Best On-Air Promotion (Major Market) for its “Swiftie-oke” contest, while Program Director Jay Stone captured Program Director of the Year (Major Market). The station was also the catalyst behind Best Community Service Initiative winner Alberta Day of Caring for Jasper, which saw the province's radio stations come together to raise more than $1.5M to support those impacted by this summer's wildfire.Evanov Communications' stations in Winnipeg won in multiple categories. Evanov Winnipeg's Adam West captured Program Director of the Year (Medium Market), while the Energy 106 (CHWE-FM) morning show, Wheeler in the Morning, won Best On-Air Team (Music) (Medium Market). Energy 106 and Z103.5 (CIDC-FM) Toronto also won Best Imaging Production (Large Market), while their joint entry for HOT 100.5 (CFJL-FM) Winnipeg and LITE 92.1 (CKPC-FM) Brantford won in the Medium Market category.Rogers Sports & Media's CHEZ 106 Ottawa also captured two awards, including Station of the Year (Medium Market) and Best Community Service Initiative (Medium Market) for its DEEDS promotion.In the small market categories, Fort St. John, BC independent station 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU-FM) picked up two awards. Program Director Chris Walker won Program Director of the Year (Small Market), while the station also won Best Podcast (Small Market) for Before the Peace, focused on telling the stories of the Indigenous and Métis peoples of B.C.'s Peace Region.Kahnawake, Que. community station K1037 The Monster (CKRK-FM) also claimed two awards. Paul Graiff won Best Anchor/Reporter (Small Market), while Mitch Craig captured Best Imaging Voice (Small Market).By network, Rogers Sports & Media led wins with 14, followed by Pattison Media with eight, while Evanov picked up a total of five wins. Bell Media won in four categories, with Corus Radio and Harvard Media each earning three awards. Vista Radio won two.Find a full list of this year's winners below. To listen to their award-winning audio and view this year's runners-up, head to CanadianRadioAwards.com.Best Anchor or Reporter – Sponsored by Burli Major MarketRichard Southern, 680 NewsRadio, (CFTR), Rogers Sports & Media, TorontoMedium MarketRichard Duggan, VOCM-AM, (VOCM), Stingray, St. John's, Newfoundland and LabradorSmall MarketPaul Graif, K103.7 The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, KahnawakeBest Canadian Multi-Market Network ProgramMajor MarketFearless Fred, Q107 / Power 97 / Edge / Big 101, (CILQ / CFQC / CJKR / CIQB ), CorusMedium MarketSam McDaid – Country Nights, (CKQC / CJOK / CKXC / CKBY / CIKZ / CJQM / CKAT / CJDL), Rogers Sports & MediaSmall MarketNick Liard – Regional Midday Show, (CJRQ / CJQQ / CKFX ), Rogers Sports & MediaBest On-Air Team or Host (News/Talk/Sports)Major MarketAndrea Montgomery / Kelly Turner / Logan Stein / Tanya Blakeney / Phil Wood / Lauryn Heintz – Calgary Morning Show, 660 NewsRadio (CFFR), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, AlbertaMedium MarketBrett Megarry / Greg Mackling – The Start, 680 CJOB (CJOB), Corus, Winnipeg, ManitobaBest On-Air Team or Host (Music)Major MarketThe Roz & Mocha Show, KiSS 92.5 (CKIS), Rogers Sports & Media, Toronto, OntarioMedium MarketWheeler in the Morning, Energy 106 (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketJason McCoy / Carey Moran, Pure Country 106 (CICX), Bell Media, Orillia, OntarioBest On-Air Solo Host (Music)Major MarketLauren Hunter, Sonic 102.9 (CHDI), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketKatherine Dines, MOVE 100 (CJMJ), Bell Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall MarketRobyn Thomson, KiSS 99.3 (CKGB), Rogers Sports & Media, TimminsMusic Director of the YearMajor MarketKatie Stanners, KiSS 91.7 (CHBN), Rogers Sports & Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketIan Sharek, Rogers Rock Radio, Rogers Sports & Media, Multiple MarketsSmall MarketCourtney Rae, 106.1 The Goat (CKLM), Vista Radio, Lloydminster, Alberta Program Director of the Year – Sponsored by Momentum Media Major MarketJay Stone, 102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketAdam West, Energy 106 (CHWE), HOT 100.5 (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketChris Walker, 100.1 Moose FM (CKFU), Moose Media, Fort St John, British ColumbiaStation of The Year – Sponsored by David Kaye / Kayeman Productions Major Market102.3 NOW! Radio (CKNO), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketCHEZ 106 (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall Market100.5 Cruz FM (CHFT), Harvard Media, Fort McMurray, AlbertaSound of Success – Sponsored by Validate Audio AttributionMajor MarketWhat's In A Name / Booster Juice, Rogers Sports & Media, National Campaign, Canada-wideSmall MarketGo Rock Campaign (CFLB), Novacast Media, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia Best Achievement in Engineering – Sponsored by leanStream All MarketsDaryll Donais, Hot Country 103, (CKHZ), Acadia Broadcasting, Halifax, Nova ScotiaBest Community or Campus Station – Sponsored by Community Radio Fund of Canada Major MarketVIBE 105 (CHRY), Canadian Centre for Civic Media and Arts Development Inc., Toronto, OntarioSmall Market100.1 BayFM (CKVB), Bay of Islands Radio Inc. , Corner Brook, Newfoundland and LabradorBest Community Service Initiative – Sponsored By Broadcast Dialogue Major MarketAlberta Day Of Caring For Jasper, 102.3 NOW! (CKNO), UP! 99.3 (CIUP), Pattison Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketDEEDS, 106.1 CHEZ (CHEZ), Rogers Sports & Media, Ottawa, OntarioSmall MarketSpirit Day, 101.3 the River (CKKN), 99.3 REWIND Radio (CKDV), Pattison Media, Prince George, British ColumbiaBest Imaging Production – Sponsored by Benztown Major MarketZ103.5, (CIDC), Energy 106, (CHWE), Evanov Communications, Toronto, Ontario / Winnipeg, ManitobaMedium MarketLITE 92.1, (CKPC), HOT 100.5, (CFJL), Evanov Communications, Brantford, Ontario / Winnipeg, ManitobaSmall MarketPure Country 105, (CKQM), Bell Media, Peterborough, OntarioBest Imaging VoiceMajor MarketCorri English / Allan Peck / Jeff McKnight, STAR 95.9, (CHFM), Rogers Sports & Media, Calgary, AlbertaMedium MarketDavid Kaye, 104.9 The Wolf, (CFWF), Harvard Media, Regina, SaskatchewanSmall MarketMitch Craig, K1037, The Monster, (CKRK), Mohawk Radio, KahnawakeBest Performance in a CommercialMajor MarketBob Johnstone, Amore Pasta – Love Pasta Again, The Eagle, (CKLR), Pattison Media, Courtenay, British ColumbiaMedium MarketDave Hiltz, FoCheezy, 107.5 Dave Rocks. (CJDV), Corus, Kitchener, OntarioSmall MarketBrian Viggiani, Georgian Bay Storage, LITE 99.3, (CJGB), Evanov Communications, Meaford, Ontario Best CommercialMajor MarketOodle / Noodle – Improve Your Noodle, Play 107, (CKPW), Harvard Media, Edmonton, AlbertaMedium MarketHealthy Smiles / The Tooth Is Out There, BIG105 FM, (CHUB), Pattison Media, Red Deer, AlbertaSmall MarketFouillard Carpets, POWER99, (CFMM), Pattison Media, Prince Albert, SaskatchewanBest On-Air Promotion – Sponsored by vcreative Major Market102.3 NOW! Radio, (CKNO), Pattison Media, Edmonton, Alberta Medium Market103.7 Virgin Radio, (CHBE), Bell Media, Victoria, British ColumbiaSmall Market94.1 CJOC, (CJOC), Vista Radio, Lethbridge, AlbertaBest PodcastMajor MarketSweethearts: Island Crime, Season 6, Rogers Frequency NetworkMedium MarketRadio des Petits Hiboux, U Multicultural, U RadioSmall MarketBefore The Peace, 100.1 Moose FM, (CKFU), Fort St. John, British ColumbiaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Retired York Regional Police Service Superintendent William (Chris) Bullen is one of the founding members, as well as the former President and Vice President of the Association of Black Law Enforcers (A.B.L.E.). Chris joins OPPA Director Lynn Neale on 10-5 The Official Podcast of the OPP Association to discuss the 32nd A.B.L.E. Scholarship and Awards Gala being co-hosted by the OPP Association and the OPP on November 16, 2024 at the Casino Rama Entertainment Centre in Orillia. All are welcome to attend. To purchase tickets and/or nominate a scholarship and/or award recipient please visit ableorg.caIf you have any questions about this episode or ideas for future episodes please email communications@oppa.ca. Music – “Line of Fire” by Jason Shaw available at Audionautix.com and used under Creative Commons Attribution 4.0  The OPP Association is the sole bargaining agent for the close to 10,000 members of the Ontario Provincial Police in Canada. Our members are our focus and our strength. We aim to provide important information to our members and the public about matters that affect policing in the province of Ontario.

Listen to the full episode here: https://www.patreon.com/coldpod We're back with another solo pod! In this episode we discuss the big Toronto storm, the weather app conspiracy, the 2003 blackout, Trump getting shot, 'crisis actor Tik Tok', Muskoka, Webber's burgers being mid in a good way, Lick's, Orillia kids, tubing, internet detectives, mid July boredom, false memories, social media depression, flip phones, Solar Flares, 'Leave The World Behind', 'Paddington 2', Fcukers, New York in August, Yellowknife, cultural chameleons, folk music, corny singer songwriters, Elliott Smith, MJ Lenderman, listening to bad music in order to find good music, Shelly Duval, making art from dreams and more! Josh McIntyre Austin Hutchings ---- COLD POD

At the recent cross country World Cup in Nové Město, Isabella Holmgren had her one shot to qualify for the Olympics. Her brother Gunnar also had to do well if he wanted to get the single spot Canada has for the men's XC race in Paris. Isabella won the under-23 women's XCO event, finishing 2:05 ahead of the second-place rider. Almost 24 hours later, Gunnar finished eighth in his race, one of the best results for an elite Canadian male in the past five years. Those performances make the siblings the most likely riders to represent their country in the races at Élancourt Hill this summer.In this episode of the Canadian Cycling Magazine Podcast, hear from the two riders from Orillia, Ont. Learn how everything came together for the sister and brother on one weekend in May. Also find out why their places on the start lines at the Olympics aren't assured just yet, and what they plan to do until the end of July and beyond.

The Youth Haven Centre in Barrie is set to be demolished next month to make way for a bigger facility. The new space will have increased capacity and access to services like healthcare. We spoke with Lucy Gowers, the executive director at Youth Haven, about the renovations.Each year, hundreds of people die in workplace accidents in Canada. Tragically, many were preventable. This weekend, Johanna LeRoux, mother of Michael LeRoux, will be sharing her son's story at an event to mark the annual National Day of Mourning on Sunday. For almost 20 years the international event has been inviting all lovers of rivers, lakes and oceans to connect with the paddling world through film.Now the festival makes a Stop in Orillia this weekend. We spoke to Dave Mitchell, Director for Associate Members, about the event.

Yesterday morning, we told you about the Cornwall council's decision NOT to look at a local developer's proposal to build what they believe to be a big , affordable housing complex in the city. We hear from the developer, JC Godard, on the rejection and what's next. A 19th century fur trader and former British Indian Department employee will be removed from the Orillia Hall of Fame after it was discovered that he had controversial views towards indigenous people, AND wasn't actually from Orillia. Chuck Penny is the chair of the hall of fame's commemorative award committee.He broke down this decision and what this means for other figures of the hall of fame.If you're in the Barrie area and have been struggling to find a family doctor, some relief is on the way: a new pharmacist walk-in clinic is opening in the city.  We check in with pharmacist on call, Qaiser Hassan. 

Orillia has recently installed drilling accommodations from northern Alberta  as a new housing area for the homeless population in their city. This comes just after the new Tiny homes development project out in peterborough has come with a lot of success. They too think this will be a helpful way to appease the growing unhoused population in the city. General Manager of Social and Community Services for Simcoe County, Mina Fayez-Bahgat, told us more on this development.Earlier this month Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $1 billion-dollar of funding over the next 5 years.  However, no specifics have been released as of yet. Brenda Moore  is the Board Chair of the Kingston Food Sharing Project, who is watching to see what the budget will be for the national food program that feeds 16 000 students. We spoke to her about the situation.Rising Basketball star, Aaliyah Edwards, was officially drafted as the 6th pick for the Washington Mystics as a forward for the team. The Kingston native is a two-time all-American with the NCAA, with a number of accolades in her career. We were elated to celebrate with her and this achievement.

The goal of Green Bowl Foods is to take leftovers and create something nutritious and good for the environment. That could mean taking the pulp from carrots or the barley from brewed beer and “upcycling” the ingredients into a wholesome meal. We spoke with owner Max Jamshidian, about their business.Three Orillia women embark on a journey of help from mother to mother The Mom Collective is a volunteer organization powered by social media, and created by 3 local women. It was created as a space for women in Orillia to find support during or after a crisis strikes. We spoke to Amy Scully, one of the founders, about her organization.Irrepressible: Yukon's Martha Black is a book chronicling the journey of the second congresswoman elected to the house of Commons, Marth Black. From her unconventional life as a businesswoman to  congress woman, Author Enid Mallory tells all.Recently, the city of Kingston enacted a ban on daytime camping in their effort to manage the homeless encampment at city parks. Now the town of Cobourg has introduced a new bylaw that puts conditions on shelters and transitional housing. It's called the Emergency Care Establishment By-law. We spoke to Ike Nwibe, the Executive Director of the Transition House Coalition of Northumberland, about the effects of this new law.In January of 2024, snowboarder Liam Brearley took home his first gold medal in the slopestyle event at the International Ski and Snowboard Federation World Cup in Switzerland. Now the 21 year old recently took home Canada's first Crystal Globe Trophy in a slopestyle competition. We've reached him in Whistler, BC where he's training.

Ontario cities are getting federal money to tackle gun crime and gang violence. One of the recipients is Orillia. We spoke with the manager of Orillia's youth center on where they want to see this investment go and what differences it could make. Do you have a kid who finds a way to bring that tiny frog home? What about the salamander in a jar... well then we have the segment for you... all things reptiles and amphibians. If you could take a test at home for cervical cancer... would you prefer that versus going into the doctor? We're talking about why BC is rolling that out first, and whether Ontario could follow suit. Some people describe it as badminton, ping pong, and tennis all in one. Pickleball has gotten so popular in one Ontario township that it wants to establish its very own club. This morning, we spoke to the mastermind behind the push, a retired bank executive turned pickleball enthusiast.

Old man winter has finally arrived in our region. We went to Barrie to find out how the city is dealing with the downfall. And then east to Peterborough for an update on the homeless shelters working to get people out of the cold. When your day job inspires your passion project...This morning on the book column we met an Orillia author who used her work in mental health to write her first work of fiction, Behind the Pickle Jar The Mayor of Gananoque wants to bring the council chamber to the classroom. He joined us this morning to talk about his mission to get youth more engaged in municipal affairs. This morning we spoke with a veterinarian about a recent coyote attack in Barrie and what people can do to protect their beloved pets.

A road changing hands -- from a municipality to a first Nation -- might sound like an unexciting bit of business. But a change in road ownership north of Orillia may represent a first in this province. We heard from Chief Ted Williams about why the Chippewas of Rama First Nation wanted five of Ramara Township's roads... maintenance costs and all. What are you doing to make the province a stronger place? The Order of Ontario list is out and we spoke with one of our neighbours who made a difference in 2023.

There's an accessible art showcase taking place from January 20th to April 13th in Orilla, Ontario. We speak with creator and artist, Robyn Rennie who tells us more about this special gallery.

During our headlines segment with Producer, Jeff Ryman, he tells us about 10 useful time management tips, according to productivity experts (7:22). There's an accessible art showcase taking place from January 20th to April 13th in Orilla, Ontario. We speak with creator and artist, Robyn Rennie who tells us more about this special gallery (21:54). The world's oldest treehouse is found in the UK with a very rich history. Beth Deer tells us all about it and how you can visit it yourself (37:13). Skating at the Riley Family Duck Pond has officially opened for the year. Manitoba Community Reporter, Vic Periera has the details (51:06). Locking in life insurance is one way to protect our loved ones and leave our legacy. We get into this option with Financial Advisor Ryan Chin (1:03:19). Sandra Lavoy, Regional Director for Robert Half, joins us to discuss new 2024 hiring trends across Canada (1:18:37).

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. Tonight your hosts discuss; thumb tack and Taylor Swift ticket scams Orillia, Ontario's hideous Christmas tree the weird pants Quebec Police are wearing Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: https://link.chtbl.com/nighttime-subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Keep Canada Weird Jordan and his pal Aaron Airport seek out and explore offbeat Canadian news stories from the past week. Tonight your hosts discuss; thumb tack and Taylor Swift ticket scams Orillia, Ontario's hideous Christmas tree the weird pants Quebec Police are wearing Series Links Keep Canada Weird Series: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/keep-canada-weird Send a voice memo: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com/contact Join the Keep Canada Weird Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/keepcanadaweird Provide feedback and comments on the episode: nighttimepodcast.com/contact Subscribe to the show: https://link.chtbl.com/nighttime-subscribe Contact: Website: https://www.nighttimepodcast.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/NightTimePod Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NightTimePod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nighttimepod Support the show: https://www.patreon.com/nighttimepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the brink of giving up on life... to fully embracing all it has to offer. The incredible story of an Orillia man who leaned on his community, to get back to health. Three Kingston area public health units are exploring the possibility of a merge, an idea initially proposed by the province before Covid, and received mixed reactions from different regions since. Could it work? how will it work? and what does it mean for service delivery ? When you think of the Christmas story, or a nativity scene, there's almost always a donkey somewhere in the picture. So, why not include them in other holiday traditions -- like caroling?

Canadian journalist Nora Loreto reads the latest headlines for Monday, October 30, 2023.TRNN has partnered with Loreto to syndicate her daily news digest and share it with our audience—tune in every morning on the TRNN podcast feed to hear about the latest important news stories from Canada and around the world.Find more headlines from Nora at Sandy & Nora Talk Politics podcast feed.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Does anyone fear the radio these days? Probably not, and if you do you are probably not listening right now. But that wasn't always the case. Our show director Jared Hillel dove into the story this morning Loitering and homelessness are not unusual in a city's downtown core . But things are getting a bit out of hand in Orillia...and the OPP are responding with a new crime program. If you're a resident of Peterborough, beware. There may be some pirates coming to your door tomorrow. But don't worry, they're not scary..they're collecting loot for a good cause.

What goes into a city-managed site that supports vulnerable populations? That's what the city of Orillia is investigating. We heard from the Mayor about what that plan could look like. Ever heard of a "Book Sanctuary"? It's where banned and censored books are being saved. And this month, the Innisfil library has opened one at its largest location. We both speak English but... is the latest title from Lindsay author, Heather Bradley. She's our guest for today's books column, fresh off her international launch in Belfast. For many of us, geography class was likely learning about the provinces, territories and the Great Lakes. This morning, we spoke with a teacher being honored nationally for his work combining drones and the environment in the classroom. Have you ever wondered what goes into growing a 375 pound pumpkin? Find out from our conversation with Barrie's Solid Waste operations, who just accomplished this feat.

This week we welcome back Matt Spencer, owner of CrossFit Orillia in Canada.  We've chatted to Matt a couple of times before but this time we really get to dig into how Matt is using CrossFit Orillia to having a far reaching impact on his community. He is a natural disruptor, and is always looking for ways to increase his reach and impact, especially to those that need the CrossFit lifeboats the most.  He has come a long way in his journey as an affiliate owner and his new ventures within Orillia are truly exciting. Recently inspired by the story of Dale King and his work with those recovering from addiction at CrossFit PSKC (check our out chat with Dale here https://youtu.be/TkMJiifP_qI and download his doco Smalltown Strong!) Matt has embarked on bringing the same opportunities for those people to his affiliate. If you want to see more of the great work happening you can follow at: @unfilteredfitness_cfo @crossfit_orillia Click the link below to jump on a call  https://fit-filliate.as.me/DCPRequest Follow Us 

Josh Stevenson, the founder of Invest North, bought his first income property in 2005 while he was a full-time school teacher in Barrie, Ontario. Since then he, along with his business partners Brent Peterson, and their wives, has acquired 34 properties (100 apartment units) in Orillia, Sundridge, Rutherglen, North Bay, Cobalt, Elliot Lake and Sault Ste Marie. Josh and Brent manage the majority of their apartments themselves and they have built their portfolio with absolutely no joint venture partners. He has appeared on many podcasts including, where to invest now with Sarah Larbi, The Breakthrough Real Estate Podcast, Real Talk With Gary Hibbert as well as several others where he discusses the creative financing techniques which has helped invest north accumulate 20 million dollars in real estate assets. Josh is married to Jessica Hamilton, the author of the thriller novels, “what you never knew” and “don't you dare”. Josh and his wife live with their two children in Orillia, Ontario. In this episode we discussed: Real Estate Portfolio Growth Creative Financing Strategies Transition to Commercial Real Estate Why self management vs traditional property management Insights into the challenges and strategies associated with real estate investing in smaller cities and towns Finding deals in today's market and a lot more!   Follow Josh's social media on:  Instagram: www.instagram.com/investnorth.ca Website: www.investnorth.ca   Follow Mayu on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/mayu.thava/ Follow Austin on Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/austinyeh6/ Follow the RISE Network Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/risenetworkevent Follow the RISE Network Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/risenetworkevent/ RISE Real Estate Wholesaling 101 Course: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/real-estate-wholesaling-masterclass-101 RISE Network Real Estate Investing Essentials Bundle: https://rise-network-course.teachable.com/p/rise-network-real-estate-investing-essentials If you or anyone you know is looking to sell their house, visit: www.fastontariohomebuyer.ca

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In this episode, our guest, Jules McKenzie, shares his insights and experiences on the dynamic world of real estate investment. Jules discusses the importance of economically viable investment deals and the invaluable lessons he learned from his early career investments. One area that particularly caught Jules' attention is Orillia in Ontario, Canada, which he considers a top-notch location for real estate investment. He dives into the rental rates for residential and commercial properties in Orillia and offers his predictions on how interest rate changes can impact rents and property values. Sharing his funding strategy, Jules emphasizes the power of investor partnerships and highlights the requirements for conventional mortgage rules in Canada.As a master of cold calling and a successful commercial real estate agent, Jules shares valuable tips on prospecting and network marketing. From navigating difficulties to bouncing back, Jules shares his personal journey, including his experience with a loan and a highly profitable townhouse investment project sold in 2020. Join us in this engaging episode as Jules McKenzie's expertise and candid stories inspire listeners to explore the world of real estate investment and unearth new opportunities for success.Remember, this is your MBA. Have a notepad handy, and get ready to take some notes!The education we provide is sponsored by Lehigh Valley Fund. The fund earns returns through real estate investing and pays inventors an average 10% return with a 12 - 18% target* Apply Here: https://www.lvpefund.com/questionnaireBook Fund Manager, Tejas Gosai: https://www.lvpefund.com/investContact Jerna Bentilanon to schedule a visit to our offices or a tour of one of our properties: j.b@lvpefund.com, 610-230-777

Some podcast interviews are carefully planned for and some you just stumble on. This one is the latter.  While on a mini vacation in small town Orillia we stumbled across this is incredible wine bar, the Provenance Wine Bar and Commissary. This episode of the ‘Matt Talks Wine & Stuff with Interesting People' Podcast is with the owner, Doug Cooper. The selection was as good as any Toronto wine bar, the prices were even better, and the service was fantastic. This wine bar is for all types. From the hard-core wine fans, the just getting into wine people to the “shut up and just pour me something delicious crowd”.

The federal government recently expanded the list of countries whose nationals can enter Canada without a visa. We spoke with a Collingwood resident who runs Carnival North, who explained what this means for Caribbean nationals in our region. As part of this Indigenous History Month, Lanark County held a ceremony yesterday that not only honored a local indigenous figure from the past, but moved several communities closer toward reconciliation for the future. Wildfires have been the top concern for authorities around the province, but that doesn't mean there aren't other concerns for local firefighters. Huntsville's Deputy Fire chief joined us to talk about lithium battery-related fires and why they are a growing concern for his crews. Have you ever looked deep into someone's eyes...and fell compelled to draw or paint them? An Orillia art teacher has noticed a growing interest in portrait painting. This morning, we spoke with the instructor about why he thinks so many have flocked to his course, and what COVID might have to do with it.

It's a familiar summer tradition to run out and catch the ice cream truck as soon as you hear the jingle. But in Orillia trucks have been banned for quite a while. We spoke with a Councillor who wants to bring those sweet cold treats back to the city. Meanwhile, in Collingwood, there's enthusiasm for food trucks at the local BIA -- but not from all the businesses who fund the association. A pair of Russian brothers who fled their homeland for speaking up against the government have captured the attention of a Pastor in Grey Bruce. We spoke with him about his efforts to get these brave young men to Canada.

In the market for a new waterfront property in Barrie, Ontario? Lakeview Realty Inc. Brokerage (705-325-3600) has an extensive selection of waterfront condos and townhouses available for you to explore, all backed by expert guidance and personalized service. Visit https://lakeviewrealty.ca/ for more. Lakeview Realty 57 Matchedash St N. , Orillia, Ontario L3V 4T7, Canada Website https://lakeviewrealty.ca/ Email prc.pressagency@gmail.com

Having picked up 3 medals at the Pan American Mountain Bike Championship in Brazil, Orillia cyclist gunnar holmgren is now eyeing a spot at the 2024 Olympic games. We spoke to him about what it would take to fulfill his dream. Peterborough council met to decide if modular homes are the path towards a sustainable solution to help the city's homeless population. We heard from Councillor Alex Bierk about his concerns about the proposal. An international nuclear energy workshop is being held in Canada for the first time. We spoke to the former Curve Lake First Nation Chief Emily Whetung about what the event in Peterborough meant to indigenous girls and their interest in STEM fields.

Canadian music legend Gordon Lightfoot was laid to rest in his hometown of Orillia, Ontario on Sunday. The musician passed away last week at the age of 84. Even late into his life, Lightfoot had continued to tour, play, write, and record new music. For the last two decades, most of his new music was recorded at Grant Avenue Studios in Hamilton, Ontario. It was supervised by recording engineer and music producer Amy King - who is originally from Grand Falls-Windsor. She spoke with the CBC's Jonny Hodder.

Last year the Township of Leeds and the Thousand Islands spent nearly a million dollars on paramedic services and it wasn't even for their own residents - they were responding to calls from Ottawa. The Mayor of the Township joined usr to explain how it happened and what the town is planning to do. As the war wages on, Ukrainians have been fleeing the country for safe grounds, but some are headed over there. We met a Peterborouogh woman who recently returned from her third volunteer trip to Ukraine. The world lost an icon this week when Gordon Lightfoot passed away. We spoke with a city councilor from his hometown in Orillia, where thousands are expected to gather this weekend to remember and celebrate the legendary singer On the eve of the coronation of King Charles, we reconnected with a royal watcher in Peterborough to see what her plans are for the big day.

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On this episode, we are joined by Kelsey Beesley, owner and creator of Orillia's modern-day mystics one-stop shop My Moon Collective and the newly established Opening to My Wild Heart. I admire Kelsey as both an entrepreneur and a soul, and I loved learning more about her story and her heart. I hope this episode inspires you to redefine what success means to you and to go after your dreams courageously.What we cover: Kelseys journey that led her to where she is today in her life and her careerWhat is My Moon Collective and how did it come to lifeKelseys favourite products to support personal development and spiritualityThe projections and judgements you face while taking big risks and how to cope with them The inside scoop on the newly established Opening to My Wild HeartWhat success means to Kelsey at this point in her life Connect with Kelsey: Instagram: @mymoon.collective & @kelseybeesleyWebsite: www.mymooncollectiveshop.comOpening to My Wild HeartConnect with me:Instagram: @beccnichollsTikTok: @betterwithbeccaYouTube: BECCA It would mean the world to me if you would subscribe, rate and review this podcast to help support the show. If you enjoy this podcast, share it on your stories and tag me or share it with  a friend. Let's build this community, together! ⚡️

In this episode, host Mike Messner and his guest Michael Hill (a native of Orillia, Ontario) discuss "Saturday Clothes" from the Sit Down Young Stranger album from 1970. You will also hear from Kopp's Records, as well as fellow podcasts Oldie But A Goodie, Paranormal Son and Victorian Periodical Parade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Barri Cohen, Brian Logie and Face2Face host David Peck talk about Unloved: Huronia's Forgotten Children, trauma, empathy and love, “othering”, labels and woodcarving, oppression, institutions and junk science, capitalism and dehumanization and why it's so important to never forget. For more info head here and www.remembereveryname.comBlurb:Filmmaker Barri Cohen leads part detective story, part social history in UnLoved: Huronia's Forgotten Children as she uncovers the truth about Alfie and Louis, her two long-dead half-brothers. They were institutionalized at the Huronia Regional Centre in Orillia in the 1950s, with one brother unceremoniously buried in secret in an unmarked grave as a small child. Their lives were cut short, but their story stands as a microcosm of the immense tragedy of the western world's 20th century disastrous treatment of intellectually disabled children and youth - a question preoccupies the film: how do we allow ourselves to dehumanize the most vulnerable people in our care?UnLoved: Huronia's Forgotten Children is a heartbreaking yet redemptive work that moves outwards from a highly personal and painful family secret to an investigation of hidden, searing truths about an entire government-enabled system of institutional cruelty and ugliness against vulnerable children. Yet, humanity is hopefully restored by assembling community and survivor testimony, along with the filmmaker's insistence that these experiences be fully recognized and memorialized.About Barri:Barri Cohen is an award-winning writer, director, and producer whose career spans over 20 years of making independent documentaries and television series acrossa range of genres from lifestyle to comedy for general and specialty audiences in Canada and around the world. Many of Cohen's independently produced anddirected works involve health, mental health, and environmental, social justice stories. Among her awards and nominations include those for her feature documentaryToxic Trespass: Children's Health & The Environment & the recently co-produced Toxic Beauty — Phyllis Ellis's multiple Canadian Screen Award winning andinternationally nominated feature documentary for White Pine Pictures and documentary Channel which had its premiere at the 2019 Hot Docs InternationalDocumentary Film Festival. Cohen also produced Ellis's Canadian Screen Award nominated documentary for CBC, Girls Night Out. Cohen is the past NationalExecutive Chair of the Documentary Organization of Canada, past editor and publisher and current columnist of Point of View Magazine and was the co-chair and cofounding member of the Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival. She is currently developing a family drama/comedy series, writing a memoircollection with essays, and studying psychoanalysis.Image Copyright and Credit: Barri Cohen and White Pine PicturesF2F Music and Image Copyright: David Peck and Face2Face. Used with permission.For more information about David Peck's podcasting, writing and public speaking please visit his site here.With thanks to Josh Snethlage and Mixed Media Sound Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvey Brownstone conducts an in-depth interview with Barri Cohen, Award-Winning Documentary Filmmaker, “UNLOVED - HURONIA'S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN” About Harvey's guest: Today's guest, Barri Cohen, is an award-winning filmmaker, best known for documentaries focusing on health, mental health, environmental and social justice issues.   Some of her best known works include her feature documentary entitled, “Toxic Trespass: Children's Health & The Environment”, “Toxic Beauty” and “Girls Night Out”.    Her latest film adds to the recent revelations here in Canada, of brutal legacies of neglect, abuse, violence and the trauma inflicted on our most vulnerable citizens.  We know about the tragic and horrendous plight of Indigenous children in residential schools.  We've learned what's happened to many children at the hands of Catholic priests.  We've heard about the treatment of elderly people isolated in nursing homes.  And now, thanks to our guest, we're learning about the shameful and horrific treatment of disabled, institutionalized children, in her multi-award winning documentary entitled, “UNLOVED - HURONIA'S FORGOTTEN CHILDREN”.    The movie takes us on an intensely personal journey of the filmmaker's quest to uncover the mystery of what happened to her 2 long-deceased, intellectually disabled half-brothers, who were rarely talked about, after they were institutionalized in the 1950's at a government run facility in Orillia, Ontario, first opened in 1876, and called the “Ontario Hospital School”.  It was neither a hospital nor a school.  In 1945, it was renamed the Huronia Regional Center, and it operated until it was finally closed in 2009, after having held captive, tens of thousands of vulnerable children and youth, who suffered dehumanizing treatment.   That institution forms part of the immense tragedy of Canada's, and the 20th century's, disastrous treatment of intellectually disabled children.  In the film we meet a number of survivors who speak frankly about the physical, emotional and sexual abuse and trauma they endured, and the landmark class action lawsuit they brought against the Ontario government, which was finally settled in 2013.  The film, written and directed by our guest, will be televised in Canada on the CBC network on Sunday January 29, and will then be available on CBC GEM.  Our guest was the co-chair and a founding member of the Hot Docs International Documentary Film Festival.  She was the National Executive Chair of the Documentary Organization of Canada.  And she's the former editor and publisher, and currently a columnist, at Point of View Magazine.  And if that weren't enough, she's currently studying psychoanalysis.   For more interviews and podcasts go to: https://www.harveybrownstoneinterviews.com/ https://www.whitepinepictures.com/documentary/unlovedhttps://mobile.twitter.com/barridochttps://www.instagram.com/barri.cohen/ #BarriCohen   #unloveddoc   #harveybrownstoneinterviews

This week we welcome back Matt Spencer, co-owner of CrossFit Orillia in Canada. Matt was our very first guest on the podcast (go check out Episode 3…). So we thought it was a great time to catch up and see how he has been progressing this year. Matt has has some massive changes in the affiliate and also in his expanded role as a Coach with us here at FitFilliate. We chat about the value of coaching and also being able to build a team! END NOTE: If you are feeling alone at your table this season as an Affiliate Owner or Coach, click the link, reach out for a chat. Don't be alone! We've got a seat for you with us. Please, just come and talk, we're here to listen. If you're keen to learn more about our Million Dollar Coach Program or our Power In Numbers Group - Click the link below book a Coaching Call. Use the code PODCAST for a free call. https://Fit-Filliate.as.me/SolutionsNotProblems Got a great story to tell about your affiliate? We love to highlight all that is amazing in the affiliate world. Click the link below to jump on a call https://fit-filliate.as.me/podcast Follow Us

Canadian singer-songwriter Gordon Lightfoot would see his commercial success zenith with this tenth studio album, Sundown.  Lightfoot got his start in music at an early age, singing in the choir at St. Paul's United Church in Orillia, Ontario as a child. As a young man he lived in California for a short period, studying jazz composition and writing jingles to support himself, but he soon chose to return to his native Canada and never left.  Gordon Lightfoot would inspire many artists - Bob Dylan considered him a type of mentor - and numerous artists would cover his songs, including artists like Glenn Campbell, Olivia Newton-John, Eric Clapton, Bob Dylan, and the Grateful Dead. Sundown showcases Lightfoot's folk and country blend.  It hit number 1 on the US Billboard 200 charts, the only Lightfoot album to do so to date.  Lightfoot's baritone voice and acoustic-led approach to songwriting would prove a powerful formula for success in the soft rock genre of the 70's.  Gordon Lightfoot would continue writing songs for many years, and his 21'st studio album was released in 2020.Brian brings us this album for today's podcast. SundownThe title track was inspired by Lightfoot's then-girlfriend, Cathy Smith.  She would spend a lot of time drinking in the bars during the day while Lightfoot was working on the album, and he worried about her running off with someone.  And yes, the song was written around sundown.  It was Lightfoot's only Number 1 song on the Billboard Hot 100.High and DryThis upbeat folk song references the sea as a metaphor for a girl who the singer hopes will settle down before she gets left high and dry.  The female harmonies on this song are from Cathy Smith, with whom Lightfoot was having a tumultuous relationship (see above: “Sundown.”).The Watchman's GoneSpeculation abounds that the Watchman in this deeper cut may be alcohol, or the devil, or maybe death.  "You better beware, knowin' the watchman's always there."Carefree HighwayThis song peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Hot 100.  It tells of the highway as a means to escape the oft-returning thoughts of a relationship that was lost long ago.  Lightfoot saw a sign to Carefree, Arizona, and that inspired the title. ENTERTAINMENT TRACK:Day By Day by Robin Lamont (from the motion picture “Godspell”) This song was on the charts at the time.  It came from the motion picture, based on the musical "Godspell." STAFF PICKS:Music Eyes by Hartsfield Wayne leads off the staff picks with an underrated but epic song.  JC Hartsfield and Perry Jordan created the band in 1970 in Chicago, though the band has more of a country rock or southern rock sound.  Perry Jordan died in 2011, and JC Hartsfield died after a motorcycle accident in 2014.  The song was written by Jordan and inspired by a friend's 3 year-old daughter.Spiders and Snakes by Jim StaffordRob brings us this novelty song with a swamp rock feel.  Stafford cautions all the guys on being a bit too boyish around the women.  "I don't like spiders and snakes, and that ain't what it takes to love me."Rock On by David Essex Bruce's staff pick takes a psychedelic turn.  Essex would take this song to number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.  It is an ode to the old days of Rock and Roll, with its reference to James Dean, blue suede shoes, and summertime blues.  Michael Damian would take a cover to number 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1989.Boogie Down by Eddie KendricksBrian's staff pick takes a dangerously disco turn.  Singer-songwriter Eddie Kendricks who co-founded the Temptations would do well in this solo outing.  This falsetto song just missed the top of the charts, hitting number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.     COMEDY TRACK:The Streak by Ray StevensAnd with that, we're off and running.  He likes to show off his physique.  Boogity, Boogity!

Case #192: The Huronia Institution; 133 Years of Abuse   Classification: [History]   Guest Presenter She-Wolf tells us about a Controversial Canadian institution that had operated for over 133 years. Opening in 1875 as “Orillia Asylum for Idiots and Feeble-Minded”, it has become infamous for the abuse, neglect, exploitation, and genocide of its former residents.   -Sponsored by- Our Patrons at http://www.patreon.com/ovpod   https://www.ovpod.ca/

Jules and Ange Mckenzie have been investing in residential real estate in the Orillia and Barrie areas of Canada for over 20 years. His strategy has been buying and holding. He's currently holding 13 investment properties. His portfolio is a mix of small multifamily buildings. He has raised the money to buy properties from Joint Venture investors. Jules and Ange manage their own properties. Jules has also been a Police Officer for 31 years. 11 of which were with the Ontario Provincial Police and he is currently with the Rama Police Service.   We talked to Jules about his knowledge and experience from investing in Orillia, and how they have overcome some obstacles and challenges with his partner.   Announcement: Download Our Sample Deal and Join Our Mailing List   [00:01 – 02:41] Opening Segment  Jules talks about his background. He talks about how he started investing; [02:41 – 18:01] An Investing Tale from Canada How partnering with other people helped; The reasons why people decided to invest with Jules; How he got interested in real estate in the first place; He talks about the skills he had that were transferable to real estate investing; He talks about a deal with huge profits and breaks down its details; [18:01 – 26:33] Orillia and Barrie Markets He talks about his bed and breakfast deal; The parameters he uses to have guests in where he lives; How holding a property can pay off; He talks about the Orillia and Barrie Markets;  [26:33 – 31:53] Round of Insights Apparent Failure: Financial challenges early in his career.   Digital Resource: Facebook Market   Most Recommended Book: Can't Hurt Me   Daily Habit: His morning routine   #1 Insight for Investing:  Cashflow is everything.   Best Place to Grab a Bite in Charleston:  The Keg Steakhouse   Contact Jules: To learn more go to www.mckenzieproperties.online or you can connect with Jules directly on Instagram or Twitter.   Tweetable Quotes: “When was the best time to invest in real estate? Maybe 20 years ago. When is the next best time to invest in real estate? Right now!” - Jake Wiley   Thank you for joining us for another great episode! If you're enjoying the show, please LEAVE A RATING OR REVIEW,  and be sure to hit that subscribe button so you do not miss an episode.

Jules Mckenzie has been investing in Real Estate for 20 years! Jules is a buy and hold investor holding 11 properties. Most of his properties are small Multifamily income properties in Orillia Ontario Canada