Podcasts about peterborough ontario

This year's annual Golden Rescue Picnic, in Peterborough Ontario, is competing for two Guiness World Book Records: The Most Golden Retrievers Married and The Biggest Dog Cake. Find out if they win and why the heck a cuddly Golden Retriever needs a rescue organization in the first place. And wait... is that Lloyd Robertson in a gold robe officiating the wedding? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dustin Johnston was born and raised in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada where he graduated from Thompson Rivers University with a visual arts diploma and eventually moved into Emily Carr Institute where he completed his BFA and graduated with a major in Ceramics and Painting in 2007. From there Dustin's journey took him through many jobs and summers working as a tree planter.  Eventually Dustin's started his own construction company with a focus on tile installation and up until last year had been operating his own company for nearly 15 years. While working full time running the construction business Dustin still managed to paint and draw and make art whenever he had time. Most recently Dustin has swung back toward his passion for making art and opened an art studio and boutique shop in Peterborough Ontario with his wife where Dustin makes functional wares and ceramic art full time. Dustin is excited to continue on this journey of artistic exploration and see where it takes him. http://ThePottersCast.com/1009

Letters from the Korean War, stashed away in the closet. That is exactly what a Cornwall area resident stumbled upon when she moved into her new home. One death every five days... those are the scary stats coming out of Peterborough Ontario, when it comes to drug poisoning. We spoke to the region's top doctor to see what he's seeing in the ER's. If you are a lucky student in Simcoe County... you'll soon be able to strap on a pair of virtual reality goggles and learn to speak Ojibwe language. It's a first of its kind classroom. The Ford government is promising to review alcohol taxes in this province by the time convenience store sales of beer and wine begin, in 2026. But the craft beer industry says that urgently needs to happen now... The president of Muskoka Brewery joined us this morning.

We would LOVE to hear what you think. Please drop a line.We had the distinct pleasure of interviewing A musician/ singer from Peterborough Ontario Canada . Who spoke on his influences, music process and one of his top songs charting a #35 on Spotify Amour Hill. A very unique and interesting individual. Support the Show.

On this episode, two stories brought to you through Peterborough Currents's partnership with Trent Radio and their Local Journalism Initiative reporter Eddy Sweeney. Plus, an update on the City's big affordable housing initiative, and why some families are worried the plan will lead to their displacement.Timestamps:PHC Update (0:45)Six Young Rowers From Spain Visit Peterborough (2:05)John Climenhage Paints The Only's New Sign (7:55)Connect with us:www.peterboroughcurrents.cawww.facebook.com/ptbocurrentswww.instagram.com/ptbocurrentshttps://twitter.com/PTBO_Currents

When contemplating issues of diversity and inclusion, medicine needs to consider menopause. A commentary in CMAJ argues that discussion about and, where needed, accommodation of menopause is a necessary step toward providing women physicians with a supportive and comfortable work environment.On this episode, Drs. Bigham and Omole speak with the lead author of the commentary “Hot Flash: Experiencing menopause in medicine.” Dr. Marie Christakis is an OB-GYN at St Michael's hospital in Toronto. She has completed a fellowship in Menopause and Mature Women's Health at Mount Sinai Hospital.They discuss why there has been little discussion on the effect, and potential burden, of menopause on mature- or potentially peak-career women physicians. And they explore what needs to be done to better support physicians through menopause.Drs. Bigham and Omole also speak with Dr. Kim Wynd, an anesthesiologist who practices in Peterborough Ontario, about her experiences during menopause. Dr. Wynd began having symptoms of perimenopause in her early 40s at a time when her practice was thriving. 

All the way from Vancouver B.C., Coach Peter Twist joins us to discuss his long and successful career in sport performance. He talks about his experiences with the Vancouver Canucks and writing the book, Complete Conditioning for Ice Hockey before heading into the private sector. Coach Twist also walks us through the details of fascial line training and getting out of the weight room for running in the mountains. This episode is packed with positive and insightful tips that you do not want to miss! Peter Twist is from Peterborough Ontario, where he was drawn to becoming a Physical Education Teacher. Peter instead progressed to achieve his Masters in Coaching Science at the University of British Columbia. He graduated to work as a sport scientist conducting brain-body research and coached for 11 years in the NHL with the Vancouver Canucks. Coach Twist has worked with over 700 professional athletes, published over 400 papers, authored 10 books and 19 DVD's on athletic development. Two major honors include the NSCA's 1998 Presidents Award and the Can-Fit-Pro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year Award. You can find Coach Twist on Instagram @coachpetertwist and on Facebook: Peter Twist This episode was mixed and mastered by Will Kurzner

An email to the Cabin mailbox from Trent University in Peterborough Ontario has awakened the oft-stimulated conspiracy brain of Jesse Wheeler. Sasquatch, anybody?

Guest: Chad Cowie,  Faculty Lecturer in the Department of Political Science at McGill University, PHD candidate - faculty of Political Science, at the University of Alberta. Specializes in Indigenous, Canadian, and comparative politics. He is from the Michi-Saagiig Niishnaabeg community of Pamadashkodayang (Hiawatha First Nation), located near Peterborough Ontario, and is a member of the Atik (Caribou) dodem (clan). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In E126, Jared Henderson joined us for a second time to give an update on his progress since E067 and talk about hw he's pivoted since the lockdowns began. Jared lives in Montreal and has purchased in Peterborough Ontario, Orillia, St Catherines and most recently Cornwall where his cash flow numbers look particularly impressive. Prices have increase and Jared has adapted. He doesn't quit and is always searching for answers on how to overcome obstacles. Jared is always an interesting conversation so please enjoy this episode. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and more @ https://linktr.ee/theandrewhines Connect with Jared Henderson instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredh55 Email: jared@buildingstack.com Connect with Andrew Hines on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewhines facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theandrewhines Andrew Hines Audio · E126 Entering New Markets & Finding Cash Flowing Real Estate with Jared Henderson Music Info, Artist: JPB, Song: High, NCS Release: Feb 1 2015, No Copyright Copyright Free

Larry Devlin contracted Covid-19 after receiving the Pfizer vaccine.  His wife Norma also contracted the virus. Larry has been updating his friends and family about his experience on Facebook.  He agreed to do an interview with be from his hospital bed in Peterborough Ontario. May 19th is Larry and Norma's 48th wedding anniversary, they are celebrating in the hospital together across the hall from one another. Larry shares his opinion on vaccine hesitancy and how experiencing Covid-19 has changed his perception of it. 

In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we talk to Jane Garvey Gill about the Quaker Oats Explosion of 1916 and how it affected her family in addition to dozens of others in Peterborough.  

In this episode of the Dust Safety Science podcast, we review the Quaker Oats Explosion of 1916 in Peterborough, Ontario, and how it changed the lives of everyone in the community.

Today our guest is producer Chief Skyz from Peterborough Ontario! Talking about his time with production and making music!  Chief Skyz FacebookChief Skyz InstagramChief Skyz Beats Song of The Week - Jack Harlow Remix By: Asthmadic & Joe King   Support Our Podcast with Patreon!https://www.patreon.com/backrowaccess BACKROW Access FacebookBACKROW Access Instagram  

The BACKROW Access podcast available every Saturday at 5:00PM Eastern Time, where we take a look inside Canada's underground hip hop scene!  First official episode drops October 17th at 5:00PM Eastern Time with special guest "DBDroh" from Peterborough Ontario!#backrowaccess 

In E067, Jared Henderson discusses how he invests in student rentals in Peterborough Ontario despite living in Montreal Quebec. Jared is a cash flow hungry investor and he's picked his market strategically. Jared has effectively managed at a distance for 8 years and currently owns properties in St. Catherines, Orillia and Peterborough. Jared advocates for 'controlling your business' and 'protecting your investment'. He has significant skill in creating relationships and managing his managers effectively and with relatively minimal headaches. Listen on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Google, Stitcher and more @ https://linktr.ee/theandrewhines Connect with Jared Henderson instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaredh55 Email: jared@hatleyfunds.com Connect with Andrew Hines on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theandrewhines facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theandrewhines Greater Hamilton REI Meetup Group: https://bit.ly/2VSSc9i Andrew Hines Audio · E067 Long Distance Real Estate Investing in Student Rentals with Jared Henderson Music Info, Artist: JPB, Song: High, NCS Release: Feb 1 2015, No Copyright Copyright Free

Melissa Addison-Webster is a Queer, Disabled, White settler and lightworker from Peterborough Ontario. At the age of 22, after sustaining a spinal-cord injury in a vehicle accident, Melissa began an inward journey to find deeper peace – I think most of us can learn a lot from Melissa’s experiences, and she’s generously sharing her insights with us for this special pandemic series. Enjoy the conversation! Connect with Janelle: www.janellehardy.com/podcast

Dr. Allington started working in his father’s dental office in Peterborough Ontario at the age of 14.  After finishing his BSc and MSc at Queen’s University he did 1 year internship and Hoffmann La Roche in Basel Switzerland.  In 2001 he entered McGill Dental School in Montreal Quebec graduating in 2005.  Following a 1 year AEGD residency at the University of Connecticut, he returned to Montreal working in variety of practices in Ontario, Quebec and Vermont and teaching part time at McGill.   His goal was to get as much experience as possible prior to moving to his ultimate destination Bermuda in 2008.  He worked as an associate from 2008 until 2018 when he purchased the practice where he works full time.   He has served as the President of the Bermuda Dental Association and is the current Chair of the Bermuda Dental Board.  Dr. Allington is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, Fellow of the ICOI and has been an Invisalign gold plus provider.  Recently, he has begun organizing dental continuing education bringing speakers to Bermuda to help educate his office and the rest of the Dental community.

Check out this sit down we had with Josh, a Registered Massage Therapist in Peterborough Ontario. Josh was one of our first guests way back when we started this podcast thing, well before we even really knew what we were doing, well before we discovered our voice, our groove. When we brought up the idea of having him on again to get deep about some of the stuff that he had been going through, he accepted...like a true champ. Let me tell you, this guy is a champ (as you can tell by the way he speaks...like an athlete being interviewed outside of the locker room!!). Listen in as he raps with us about being in a really dark place- severe financial hardship, separation from his wife and 5 kids, alcohol use, gambling addiction, and suicidal thoughts. He is now starting to see the other side with the help of counselling and some hardcore self reflection. In his dark time he stared a blog to help get his thoughts out and hoped that others would be able to identify with his words, which eventually gave birth to his book. Josh put us in a "movie moment" as he described how he uses W.I.N. What Is Next, a mindset that is not only a major theme in his writing, but how it helped him through some tough times and how it helped his team to a championship. ConEdInstitute.com 2massagetherapists.com

Michelle Ferreri speaks with two successful entrepreneurs about not fitting into the school system, and how Junior achievement helped them. They also delve into who has been inducted and who should be inducted in the annual JA Business Hall of Fame

This week, Ken Steele chats with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College, about how higher ed leaders can sustain a culture of innovation on campus, particularly by investing in our people.   “The most important thing” Maureen says, is to “give the gift of time” to front-line faculty and staff to reflect and innovate.  “It can’t be someone in a back room trying to think something up.” We also need to invest in our people. “We want our faculty to be best in class; that requires investment and professional development.” It’s also important to bring in external perspectives for lectures and workshops, to help campus personnel “think outside the box” and “beyond our navel,” to be exposed to the many innovative ideas out there in higher ed around the world. “There’s a lot of fabulous stuff out there that is mind-blowing,” she observes.   Maureen has publicly committed that, even in times of serious budgetary pressure, “there will be no cuts to professional development at Fleming College.” Ken observes that it seems particularly appropriate for institutions committed to education, to also be committed to the continuing education of their people. “There is no evidence to say that cutting PD is helpful,” Maureen observes wryly.   From her career experience in the healthcare sector, Maureen has learned that research, whether pure or applied, requires some tolerance for mistakes. “We have to give people the opportunity to take a risk, and to make mistakes… That’s the only way we’re going to get to that point of innovation.” Between academic rigour and public-sector accountability, Ken points out, public colleges and universities experience a compound, cultural “double whammy” that discourages innovation and risk-taking, particularly at the levels of middle management and front-line staff and faculty.  Maureen emphasizes that “it’s all about accountability,” and accountability frameworks need to allow front-line personnel to take some calculated risks. “These kinds of approaches are all hands on deck, and they’re very iterative.”   From her experience in government, Maureen knows first-hand that bureaucracy “is very risk averse.” Colleges are fortunate to be a few steps removed from that bureaucracy, and to have some latitude “to change things up.”  Maureen believes we have to shift the centre of power to faculty in the classroom, and to the student experience itself.  Finally, she observes, in a bureaucratic environment, even if people don’t want to hear it, “you always must speak truth to power… It allows you to sleep at night.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

This week, Ken Steele chats with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College, about how higher ed leaders can sustain a culture of innovation on campus, particularly by investing in our people.   “The most important thing” Maureen says, is to “give the gift of time” to front-line faculty and staff to reflect and innovate.  “It can’t be someone in a back room trying to think something up.” We also need to invest in our people. “We want our faculty to be best in class; that requires investment and professional development.” It’s also important to bring in external perspectives for lectures and workshops, to help campus personnel “think outside the box” and “beyond our navel,” to be exposed to the many innovative ideas out there in higher ed around the world. “There’s a lot of fabulous stuff out there that is mind-blowing,” she observes.   Maureen has publicly committed that, even in times of serious budgetary pressure, “there will be no cuts to professional development at Fleming College.” Ken observes that it seems particularly appropriate for institutions committed to education, to also be committed to the continuing education of their people. “There is no evidence to say that cutting PD is helpful,” Maureen observes wryly.   From her career experience in the healthcare sector, Maureen has learned that research, whether pure or applied, requires some tolerance for mistakes. “We have to give people the opportunity to take a risk, and to make mistakes… That’s the only way we’re going to get to that point of innovation.” Between academic rigour and public-sector accountability, Ken points out, public colleges and universities experience a compound, cultural “double whammy” that discourages innovation and risk-taking, particularly at the levels of middle management and front-line staff and faculty.  Maureen emphasizes that “it’s all about accountability,” and accountability frameworks need to allow front-line personnel to take some calculated risks. “These kinds of approaches are all hands on deck, and they’re very iterative.”   From her experience in government, Maureen knows first-hand that bureaucracy “is very risk averse.” Colleges are fortunate to be a few steps removed from that bureaucracy, and to have some latitude “to change things up.”  Maureen believes we have to shift the centre of power to faculty in the classroom, and to the student experience itself.  Finally, she observes, in a bureaucratic environment, even if people don’t want to hear it, “you always must speak truth to power… It allows you to sleep at night.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

This week, Ken Steele’s conversation continues with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College in Peterborough Ontario. Maureen was formerly Ontario’s Deputy Minister responsible for the Status of Women, so this week Ken asks her thoughts on gender equity and increasing diversity in higher education.   When it comes to equity of access and success of women in higher ed, “we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Maureen admits bluntly. We know that high-performing organizations require balanced boards of governors, and yet we still don’t see that in many industries. We need to start teaching young people about being leaders and volunteers in the community, and that leadership needs to start at PSE campuses. In particular, she says, “we need to debunk the theory that women don’t want to go into trades and technology because it’s dirty work. It’s not!” Fleming College will be focusing on cultivating interest in these critical areas for our future economy, at a very young age.   Maureen also emphasizes that the pay gap between women and men to this day remains “alarming.” (In Canada, it is often cited that women earn 87¢ for every dollar earned by men.  In the US, women’s earning ratio has risen slowly from 61% in the 1960s to about 78% in 2013.) Maureen also observes that even at the highest levels, women serving on boards and as CEOs still don’t earn the same as men. “There’s a gap in the labour market, and this is one that colleges have a responsibility to fill.”   In higher education, although the number of female college and university presidents has been increasing, leadership in the sector remains male-dominated, but “we’re making strides,” Maureen observes.  (A quick survey of Ontario college presidents finds 11 females and 14 males, or about 44% female.)   Campus student populations are becoming more and more diverse, as institutions recruit increasing numbers of international students, and encourage participation by under-represented groups like visible minorities, students with disabilities, and indigenous students. As colleges recruit more international students in particular, Maureen observes, we need to ensure those students are socially and academically integrated so that all students benefit from the richness of student diversity on campus.  (A recent CBIE survey found that 74% of international students in Canada report some difficulty getting involved in campus life.)   “We have to make it front and centre to be an inclusive and diverse college and culture,” Maureen asserts.  Especially in smaller communities, without widespread diversity in the population, colleges have to pursue international exchanges and partnerships to create a diverse experience for students. The global student today is “super-global,” Maureen explains, and colleges have to respond to that. Global perspectives are crucial to prepare our students to be global citizens, and employees or entrepreneurs who can be successful in a global economy. It has to be “front and centre” as a priority, Maureen insists. “It has to be accomplished through active participation. We can’t just sit around and say we’re going to be inclusive and diverse, but without action.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

This week, Ken Steele’s conversation continues with Maureen Adamson, president of Fleming College in Peterborough Ontario. Maureen was formerly Ontario’s Deputy Minister responsible for the Status of Women, so this week Ken asks her thoughts on gender equity and increasing diversity in higher education.   When it comes to equity of access and success of women in higher ed, “we’ve got a lot of work to do,” Maureen admits bluntly. We know that high-performing organizations require balanced boards of governors, and yet we still don’t see that in many industries. We need to start teaching young people about being leaders and volunteers in the community, and that leadership needs to start at PSE campuses. In particular, she says, “we need to debunk the theory that women don’t want to go into trades and technology because it’s dirty work. It’s not!” Fleming College will be focusing on cultivating interest in these critical areas for our future economy, at a very young age.   Maureen also emphasizes that the pay gap between women and men to this day remains “alarming.” (In Canada, it is often cited that women earn 87¢ for every dollar earned by men.  In the US, women’s earning ratio has risen slowly from 61% in the 1960s to about 78% in 2013.) Maureen also observes that even at the highest levels, women serving on boards and as CEOs still don’t earn the same as men. “There’s a gap in the labour market, and this is one that colleges have a responsibility to fill.”   In higher education, although the number of female college and university presidents has been increasing, leadership in the sector remains male-dominated, but “we’re making strides,” Maureen observes.  (A quick survey of Ontario college presidents finds 11 females and 14 males, or about 44% female.)   Campus student populations are becoming more and more diverse, as institutions recruit increasing numbers of international students, and encourage participation by under-represented groups like visible minorities, students with disabilities, and indigenous students. As colleges recruit more international students in particular, Maureen observes, we need to ensure those students are socially and academically integrated so that all students benefit from the richness of student diversity on campus.  (A recent CBIE survey found that 74% of international students in Canada report some difficulty getting involved in campus life.)   “We have to make it front and centre to be an inclusive and diverse college and culture,” Maureen asserts.  Especially in smaller communities, without widespread diversity in the population, colleges have to pursue international exchanges and partnerships to create a diverse experience for students. The global student today is “super-global,” Maureen explains, and colleges have to respond to that. Global perspectives are crucial to prepare our students to be global citizens, and employees or entrepreneurs who can be successful in a global economy. It has to be “front and centre” as a priority, Maureen insists. “It has to be accomplished through active participation. We can’t just sit around and say we’re going to be inclusive and diverse, but without action.”   Maureen Adamson is president of Sir Sandford Fleming College, in the region of Peterborough Ontario.  She has 25 years of leadership experience in PSE, healthcare, government and the not-for-profit sector. She has previously served as President & CEO of the Michener Institute for Applied Health Sciences and of Cystic Fibrosis Canada, as VP Corporate Services at Mohawk College, and as Deputy Minister of both Tourism, Culture and Sport and of the Status of Women for the government of Ontario.   A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode.   Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson concludes with her thoughts on how to nurture a culture of innovation on campus by investing in our people. To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/   And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/

This week, Ten with Ken visits Fleming College, in Peterborough Ontario, where Ken Steele and president Maureen Adamson discuss the labour market needs of the fourth industrial revolution, and the need to prepare college students with interdisciplinary programs and the so-called “soft skills” in demand by employers. Some of the biggest challenges facing higher education institutions, aside from budget pressure and demographic shifts, are the rapidly-evolving labour market. Most elementary students today will work in jobs that don’t yet exist. Artificial intelligence and automation are widely projected to impact at least half of all human jobs over the next few decades, and already prototypes have been unveiled of semi-autonomous vehicles, bricklayers, drywallers, news anchors, and even master chefs.  In the past few decades, the jobs that have increased most worldwide are not those that require STEM skills, but those that require people skills, communication and emotional intelligence. Fleming College is helping prepare students for a changing world, Maureen explains, through interdisciplinary experiential programs at its Kawartha Trades & Technology Centre. In this new 87,000-square-foot facility, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians work together to build an entire house. Students gain “hard”, technical skills, but also those critical social and teamwork skills. Multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and interprofessional training will become even more vital as “narrow” AI gets more and more capable of automating work within individual specialties. Ken shares Kai Fu Lee’s schema of AI’s impact on the labour market, which divides employment into 4 quadrants based on the level of creativity and strategic thinking required, and the level of “compassion” or social skills required. Lee predicts that routine, impersonal jobs will be fully automated within 5-10 years, while routine interpersonal tasks will require a partnership between an AI performing “back-end” tasks (like interpreting medical scans) and a human explaining those results to a patient. More creative, transdisciplinary work will require humans working in conjunction with AI tools for the foreseeable future. (Check out Kai Fu Lee’s TEDx talk, “How AI can save our humanity,” at https://youtu.be/ajGgd9Ld-Wc).  The fourth industrial revolution, caused by the impact of AI and automation on the labour market, means that today’s college graduates will desperately need the so-called “soft skills” like creative, strategic and transdisciplinary thinking, as well as interpersonal communication and empathy. “Not everything is technical,” Maureen emphasizes, which is why Fleming tries to integrate arts and humanities skills into many of its courses. Ken cites Scott Hartley’s argument (in the Fuzzy and the Techie) that “the antidote to technological irrelevance is to become MORE human, not less.”  Experiential, team-based collaborative learning models will help young people in particular become workforce-ready, and develop the interpersonal and workplace skills that many students no longer gain through part-time jobs.  Maureen observes that “students need to learn how to learn,” and emphasizes the importance of the employer perspective on skills and competencies. (A 2015 Canadian survey by McKinsey found that 83% of educators, 44% of students, and just 34% of employers felt that today’s youth are being adequately prepared for the world of work.) “The more we can listen to our industry partners” about their needs, Maureen believes, the more colleges can “create programs in more of a design-thinking fashion.” For Fleming, and most colleges, “it’s going to be a culture shift” that will take significant time, as well as “investment in our people.” A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson turns to diversity and equity in higher education, both in terms of gender parity and the integration of international students and perspectives.  To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/  

This week, Ten with Ken visits Fleming College, in Peterborough Ontario, where Ken Steele and president Maureen Adamson discuss the labour market needs of the fourth industrial revolution, and the need to prepare college students with interdisciplinary programs and the so-called “soft skills” in demand by employers. Some of the biggest challenges facing higher education institutions, aside from budget pressure and demographic shifts, are the rapidly-evolving labour market. Most elementary students today will work in jobs that don’t yet exist. Artificial intelligence and automation are widely projected to impact at least half of all human jobs over the next few decades, and already prototypes have been unveiled of semi-autonomous vehicles, bricklayers, drywallers, news anchors, and even master chefs.  In the past few decades, the jobs that have increased most worldwide are not those that require STEM skills, but those that require people skills, communication and emotional intelligence. Fleming College is helping prepare students for a changing world, Maureen explains, through interdisciplinary experiential programs at its Kawartha Trades & Technology Centre. In this new 87,000-square-foot facility, plumbers, carpenters, and electricians work together to build an entire house. Students gain “hard”, technical skills, but also those critical social and teamwork skills. Multidisciplinary, transdisciplinary, and interprofessional training will become even more vital as “narrow” AI gets more and more capable of automating work within individual specialties. Ken shares Kai Fu Lee’s schema of AI’s impact on the labour market, which divides employment into 4 quadrants based on the level of creativity and strategic thinking required, and the level of “compassion” or social skills required. Lee predicts that routine, impersonal jobs will be fully automated within 5-10 years, while routine interpersonal tasks will require a partnership between an AI performing “back-end” tasks (like interpreting medical scans) and a human explaining those results to a patient. More creative, transdisciplinary work will require humans working in conjunction with AI tools for the foreseeable future. (Check out Kai Fu Lee’s TEDx talk, “How AI can save our humanity,” at https://youtu.be/ajGgd9Ld-Wc). The fourth industrial revolution, caused by the impact of AI and automation on the labour market, means that today’s college graduates will desperately need the so-called “soft skills” like creative, strategic and transdisciplinary thinking, as well as interpersonal communication and empathy. “Not everything is technical,” Maureen emphasizes, which is why Fleming tries to integrate arts and humanities skills into many of its courses. Ken cites Scott Hartley’s argument (in the Fuzzy and the Techie) that “the antidote to technological irrelevance is to become MORE human, not less.” Experiential, team-based collaborative learning models will help young people in particular become workforce-ready, and develop the interpersonal and workplace skills that many students no longer gain through part-time jobs.  Maureen observes that “students need to learn how to learn,” and emphasizes the importance of the employer perspective on skills and competencies. (A 2015 Canadian survey by McKinsey found that 83% of educators, 44% of students, and just 34% of employers felt that today’s youth are being adequately prepared for the world of work.) “The more we can listen to our industry partners” about their needs, Maureen believes, the more colleges can “create programs in more of a design-thinking fashion.” For Fleming, and most colleges, “it’s going to be a culture shift” that will take significant time, as well as “investment in our people.” A sincere thank-you to Fleming College for arranging the onsite videography for this episode. Next week, Ken’s conversation with Maureen Adamson turns to diversity and equity in higher education, both in terms of gender parity and the integration of international students and perspectives.  To be sure you don’t miss it, take a moment to subscribe at http://eduvation.ca/subscribe/ And if you would like to host 10K at your campus, more information is available at http://eduvation.ca/twk/site-visits/  

Looking for a specific perennial, but none of your local garden centres has it?  Have you tried online? Tonight’s guest is Dawn Golloher from Gardens Plus, an online perennial source for easy-care perennials. Gardens Plus is physically located in Peterborough Ontario, but happily shipping across Canada!  With easy online ordering for shipping as well as pick up if you’d like to reserve your selections ahead of time. The nursery is open 5 days a week (closed Mondays and Tuesdays) from early May to July.  They offer a unique experience with display gardens up front, greenhouses and stock beds out back. Gardens Plus specializes in is Hosta, Daylilies, Coneflowers, Coral Bells and many other varieties of Easy Care Perennials.   Each week on Down the Garden Path we discuss down to earth tips and advice for your plants, gardens and landscapes. As Landscape Designers and gardeners we think it is important and possible to have great gardens that are low maintenance.  Thanks for joining us here. We enjoyed learning about how Dawn's focus is on growing easy-care perennials. She feels gardeners should spend more time enjoying your gardens not just work in them during the show.

Here's What You'll Learn in our Interview with Brad Appleby: How economic drivers affect cities and their development Why allowing legal second suites are important for cities How to add second suites to properties How to know if your city will allow second suites Key things to look out for when considering adding legal suites to your property And much, much more! Brad Appleby is a Planner of Subdivision control and Special Projects for the City of Peterborough Ontario. The town has recently made major amendments to their planning act to allow second suite City wide as many other municipalities have already done in accordance with  Strong Communities through Affordable Housing Act. Brad can be reached through the following methods: Brad Appleby, MCIP, RPP Planner, Subdivision Control & Special Projects Telephone: 705-742-7777 (ext. 1886) Fax: 705-742-5218 bappleby@peterborough.ca

With the Winter Olympics in full swing, we decided we needed a Canadian as a guest this week. This week's guest is Scott Kennedy, originally from Peterborough, Ontario, Canada. Scott played collegiately at Florida Atlantic University before transitioning into the nightclub and restaurant industry. He shared some great stories from his memorable experience playing in the 250th British Amateur at St. Andrews and most recently, his USGA Four-Ball run at Pinehurst. Oh, and he also offered some advice to Sergio Garcia for this year's Champions Dinner at The Masters.  Here's a hint: It's not a tofu burger. LINKS Smoke BBQ - Fort Lauderdale, FloridaMarius Golf - World Class Putting Instruction Subscribe to The Back of the Range Subscribe in Apple Podcasts and SPOTIFY! Also Subscribe in YouTube,  Google Play , Overcast, Stitcher Follow us on Instagram:  @thebackoftherangepodcast Email us:  ben@thebackoftherange.com Website:  www.thebackoftherange.com Voice Work by Mitch Phillips Check him out at mpvoice.com

Episode 100 ~ January 11, 2018 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan was kind enough to help us out by agreeing to be a guest on our very first podcast almost two years ago. We met at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough Ontario and recorded the show. We thought, what better person to have […]

Episode 100 ~ January 11, 2018 Podcast Info / Topics Kevin Callan was kind enough to help us out by agreeing to be a guest on our very first podcast almost two years ago. We met at the Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough Ontario and recorded the show. We thought, what better person to have […]

For an artist, precarious work isn't a new trend. Artists have always worked from contract to contract, gig to gig, cobbling together a sustainable life (or trying to) from a wide variety of sources. What is new in recent years is that it's not just artists who are living a financially precarious life. Our guest today on rabble radio is the co-organizer of a festival called Precarious in Peterborough Ontario. And it's not just about precarious artists. Because precarious work isn't just an art problem anymore. The festival takes a broad look at precarious work in all sectors of the economy through the lens of art. It is organized in partnership with a wide variety of funders and supporters including The City of Peterborough, unions, a local Indigenous group and even a group concerned with food security. Kate Story is a writer, performer and former Newfoundlander now living in Peterborough Ontario. She is co-organizer of the Precarious Festival.  Precarious: Peterborough ArtsWork Festival is being held until December 3rd. One of the highlights of the festival is a talk by Pulitizer prize winning American journalist and activist Chris Hedges. His presentation is called “Writing as Resistance”, and will take place on November 20, 2017.  His talk is being presented by Public Energy. They'll be recording it and have graciously agreed to share Chris Hedge's talk with rabble.ca — so keep a watch out for it next week. Image: provided by Precarious. 

Peterborough Ontario's wonderful fuzz-folk duo Mayhemingways have had a fabulous couple of years since the release of their debut album “Hunter St. Blues”. Episode 346 of Folk Roots Radio features a great interview with Benj Rowland and Josh Fewings recorded at this year’s Summerfolk. And, as always, we also check out more of the new music we’ve received, including the latest albums from Sarah Hiltz, Margo Price, Tom Savage and Broomsticks And Hammers. Check out the full playlist on the website at http://folkrootsradio.com.

On this very special episode of KNOBS, Matt and Chris welcome you to beautiful Peterborough Ontario! For our 40th episode, we introduce you to a variety of amazing talent right here in The Electric City. We’ll tell you a little about each artist, and play a clip of their music. Tuck in… this one’s a doozie. We’re honored to introduce you to some wonderful music from our hometown. ​KNOBS is brought to you by: Atomic Film + Design Start your project now at atomicfilmshop.com

Associate Editor with Ontario OUT of DOORS Magazine, Ray Blades, reports from the ICAST trade show in Orlando on the latest developments in the fishing industry. John Logaman, from East Hill Outdoors, preps us for this upcoming bow season. Jessica Kaknevicius, from Forests Ontario, talks about this week’s Envirothon in Peterborough Ontario. Plus host Randy Jennings has […]

Chris Magwood is the Executive Director of The Endeavour Centre, a not-for-profit sustainable building school based in Peterborough Ontario.  In 2012, his organization built “Canada's Greenest Home”, an amazing example of sustainable building practices applied in a mainstream, urban setting. Chris has written books and articles on the “building green” subject, including his book, Making Better Buildings: A Comparative Guide for Sustainable Construction. Chris is an absolute inspiration and one of the top change makers in the sustainable building industry!

Shannon Hope Interview. In this episode I interview former Peterborough Pirates, Cardiff Devils and Great Britain international D-Man Shannon Hope. The big Peterborough (Ontario) born D-Man arrived in the UK in 1984 after new Peterborough Pirates coach Ron Katernuk, an old friend from his junior days, persuaded him to sign for the Pirates. We talk... The post Shannon Hope Podcast Interview – Episode S1E17 appeared first on Old Time Hockey UK.