Podcasts about The Weather Network

Flin Flon resident Dawn Hlday tells guest host Stefan Keyes about her experience evacuating as fire crews battled a blaze burning near the city. On today's show: CTV political analyst Scott Reid re-caps Monday's premiers meeting. Economist Moshe Lander breaks down the latest global outlook from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. CTV National correspondent Abigail Bimman fills us in on the new Strong Borders Act. The Daily Debrief Panel with Shachi Kurl, Jamie Ellerton, and Sharan Kaur. Doug Gillham, meteorologist with The Weather Network explains how far wildfire smoke can travel

On Thursday's edition of SaskAgToday with Ryan Young: -Seeding progress in Saskatchewan is closing in on the 90 per cent mark. -The Weather Network revealed its Summer Forecast. -Bruce Lowe with Ag Direct Hail Insurance joins the show to remind producers they're available to take their call should they need coverage. -The latest on the Ostrich situation in B.C. that's been making headlines

Doug Gillham, meteorologist and manager of the forecast center, The Weather Network

Weather Network spring outlook has arrived / How much water will come up from North Dakota? As little as there are Canadians visiting / Steinbach arena! (1:40); Lugging a hockey net several blocks to be able to play -- Times we had to drag stuff further than expected, or carry more than we should have (8:15); Lugging things (17:05); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - 2nd annual PAINT CHALLENGE in Portage la Prairie (19:55); New Steinbach Arena Opens Saturday… how cool is it? (27:10); THE ICE WARRIOR in her rookie year becomes first female racer to win The Icelandic Pursuit in Gimli... on International Women's Day! (34:05); U OF M hosting USports National Womens Volleyball Championships (45:20); A pair of tickets to Yellowstone: A Wild West Musical at Destination Dinner Stage on Sunday, March 23rd (53:20); Love Local MB happening this Saturday at Victoria Inn - 10th anniversary of the local culinary event -- How is the trade war affecting our local makers like Wolseley Kombucha & Patent 5 Distillery? (56:15).

Many dream of working in sports media, but few take unconventional paths to get there. How does a math major become a top ESPN broadcaster? What lessons can we learn from his perseverance and passion? In this episode of Mitlin Money Mindset®, Larry Sprung interviews Arda Öcal, host for NHL on ESPN and SportsCenter anchor. Arda shares his journey from an unexpected start in broadcasting to becoming a respected voice in sports media. He reflects on overcoming challenges, embracing his uniqueness, and finding inspiration in surprising places. Arda discusses: How his love for sports and storytelling led him from a math degree to a career in broadcasting The persistence and resilience required to break into and thrive in the media industry His near decision to change his name to improve job prospects and why he's glad he didn't The power of hearing “no” and how rejection can be a stepping stone to future opportunities How video games, Star Wars, and hockey inspire his personal and professional growth And more! Resources: Mitlin Financial   The JOY and Productivity Journal by Lawrence Sprung  Download Your Free Copy of the Couple's JOYful Money Guide Connect with Larry Sprung:  LinkedIn: Larry Sprung Instagram: Larry Sprung Facebook: Larry Sprung X (Twitter): Larry Sprung Connect with Arda Öcal:  Twitter: @arda  IG: @ardaocal  TikTok: @ardaocaltok  LinkedIn: Arda Öcal About our Guest: Arda Öcal is an NHL on ESPN host (game broadcasts, In The Crease, various features) and a SportsCenter anchor who also hosts SportsCenter on Snapchat, SportsNation, and has contributed to NBA, PGA TOUR, Euro soccer, esports, MLS, UFC, MLB and NFL coverage at ESPN. Prior to ESPN, Öcal worked for MSG Networks as an NHL/NBA game host, WWE, The Score as a sports anchor, Weather Network as a field reporter (including right in the middle of deadly storms and blizzards) and many other places. Öcal has hosted more than 300 live events, from sporting events, concerts, to panels, conventions and more. After failing to make the Oakville Rangers AAA minor hockey team, Öcal turned his attention to broadcasting, where he began as a host, reporter and play-by-play announcer for the OHL's Brampton Battalion and Mississauga St., Michaels Majors and the AHL's Toronto Marlies – all on Rogers TV. Öcal eventually made his way to MSG Networks, where he handled many hockey related posts, including the MSG 150 on Rangers broadcasts, Devils game broadcasts, and hosting the MSG Hockey Show for two seasons. Öcal has also hosted ESPN'S In The Crease the last two seasons. In addition, Öcal is a member of MENSA International and is a dual official video game world record holder, in NHLPA93 and NHL96 for Sega Genesis. Arda is also the voice of the NHL Gaming World Championship, the NHL's official major yearly esports tournament, as well as many NHL team tournaments across the league. Öcal was featured in the NHL's “United by Hockey” Mobile Museum Experience which toured North America during the 2023-2024 NHL Season to celebrate hockey's influential figures and trailblazers, and highlight leaders from diverse communities across various backgrounds. In October 2023, Arda gave a TED Talk about inspiration and his experience as one of the only Muslim broadcasters in SportsCenter and hockey history. Arda has a degree in Mathematics from the University in Waterloo and lives in New York with his wife Jennifer and daughters Ayla and Katia.  Disclosure: Guests on the Mitlin Money Mindset are not affiliated with CWM, LLC, and opinions expressed herein may not be representative of CWM, LLC. CWM, LLC is not responsible for the guest's content linked on this site.  

In this episode, Dr. Paul Wheatley-Price chats with a familiar face for many Canadians - Kim MacDonald, a TV Broadcaster on The Weather Network for over 25 years. In December 2016, Kim was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer and underwent numerous treatments including a double mastectomy. She talks about her experience living with cancer, her decision to share such a personal journey with her audience publicly, and the lessons she'd learned along the way. Check out Kim's blog at https://www.kmacblog.com/

We talk to Pam Knox about the impacts of drought on agriculture, her time as an AMS Certified Consulting Meteorologist, and the importance of obtaining skills in different areas to set yourself apart from others in your career.Episode transcript Hosted by Emma Collins and Kelly SavoieEdited by Johnny LeTheme music composed and performed by Steve Savoie Visit AMS Career Resources on the web! Contact us at skypodcast@ametsoc.org with any feedback or if you'd like to become a future guest. Copyright © 2024 American Meteorological Society

Are you ready to unlock the secret to skyrocketing your business income? Today, we have a truly inspiring guest, Sheryl Plouffe, co-founder of ICONMAKER®. Sheryl and her team have been transforming the lives of coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs, turning them into industry icons. Frustrated by inconsistent cash flow and being "the best kept secret," these entrepreneurs turn to Sheryl for her expertise in crafting high-ticket programmes that deliver guaranteed results. With over $3 million in client sales since 2023, Sheryl's strategies have propelled businesses to seven-figure successes in just two years or less! Before her entrepreneurial journey, she spent two decades as a Canadian television anchor and executive at The Weather Network. Today, she joins us to share her invaluable insights on scaling businesses and leveraging podcasting to make a significant impact. Let's dive in! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the first time in over a decade, Ottawa is planning to reduce the number of new immigrants entering Canada. New numbers from The Weather Network confirm what we already knew to be true: everybody is obsessed with checking the weather. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

Guest: Mark Robinson, meteorologist and storm chaser, The Weather Network

Cyndi Edwards and Colin Trethewey, Former Ottawa Residents and Broadcasters who are living Florida join guest host Robin Gill to discuss the damage their properties suffered from Hurricane Milton and what the experience was like to endure that storm.  On todays show:  Mark Robinson, meteorologist  and storm chaser for the Weather Network joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss the levels of destruction caused by Hurricane Milton.   Aaron Blake, Senior Political Reporter with The Washington Post joins guest host Robin Gill to give a snapshot of the U.S presidential race is shaping up just a month shy of the election. Jesse Heffring, Director of Development, Summit School joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss the Summit School, which celebrated 60 years of helping students who have a wide array of diagnoses - autism, down syndrome and other developmental disorders. The Daily Debrief Panel with Rachel Aiello, Marieke Walsh, and Robert Benzie.  Anita Layton, Professor of applied mathematics and Canada 150 Research Chair in Mathematical Biology and Medicine at Waterloo joins guest host Robin Gill to discuss a study she led examining how men and women should adhere to different diets.  

Mark Robinson, meteorologist  and storm chaser for the Weather Network joins Vassy live from Tampa with the latest on Hurricane Milton which is slated to make landfall with Florida's west coast later this evening.  On todays show:  Rachel Aiello, CTV National News Correspondent joins Vassy to discuss Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and his party extend a debate about turning government documents over to the RCMP. Dr. Emma Climie, Director of the Strengths in ADHD research lab and associate professor in the school of applied psychology program at the University of Calgary joins host Vassy Kapelos to answer this weeks 'The Explainer' question on what ADHD is.  The Daily Debrief Panel with Tim Powers, Scott Reid, and Kathleen Monk.  Vina Nadjibulla, Vice-President, Research & Strategy, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada joins Vassy to discuss the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits.

Doug Gillham is a meteorologist with The Weather Network. He spoke to Andrew Carter with a preview of what to expect this fall.

We began the program by bringing you four news segments with different guests on the stories we think you need to know about! First up, Kevin Paul DuPont – Boston Globe Sports Columnist, Could the trade of Linus Ullmark be the start of something bigger for the Bruins?AJ Burns – Fireworks Expert from Great Grizzly Fireworks & Treasurer of The American Pyrotechnics Safety and Education Foundation with tips to stay safe and protect pets as we approach July 4th - The tips fall into two categories: fireworks and pets.Harriet Friedman – Founder of Centre Stage Theatre Southern NH Nonprofit Theatre (Centre Stage Theatre) Has Upcoming Show where part of the proceeds goes to charityDan Mazella – Traffic Reporter & Director of Operations for Total Traffic & Weather Network says a Study Shows Traffic in the Boston area got worse in 2023.Ask Alexa to play WBZ NewsRadio on #iHeartRadio!

What's up No Tracers listeners! Today I wanted to talk about this story from last week about a French urban explorer who passed away while trying to reach the Russian Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan.. The Baikonur Cosmodrome is a spaceport operated by Russia within Kazakhstan. Located in the Kazakh city of Baikonur. News articles about this incident: Daily Mail: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13517045/Frenchman-dies-thirst-trying-walk-Baikonur-cosmodrome-restricted-Kazakhstan-desert-region.html Barrons: https://www.barrons.com/news/frenchman-found-dead-at-russia-s-baikonur-cosmodrome-0a7eab52#:~:text=A%20Frenchman%20has%20died%20apparently,tourism%2C%20officials%20said%20this%20week. The Weather Network: https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/nature/outdoors/urban-explorer-dies-of-thirst-amid-hot-temperatures-companion-arrested Videos of the location: @chrisluckhardt : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9TvMJdATWc Want to come on for an episode, drop me a line at contact@notracers.com or http://instagram.com/no.tracers Pick up my book: http://notracers.com/shop - Follow me: http://instagram.com/no.tracers Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@notracers?language=en YouTube: http://youtube.com/notracersurbex Twitter: http://twitter.com/notracers Read my urbex blog: http://notracers.com Support the show: http://buymeacoffee.com/notracers - Thumbnail image by Ralph Mirebs by way of Bored Panda --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notracers/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/notracers/support

Millions Of Americans Brace For 'Intense' Tornadoes During Memorial Day Weekend" from Fox News. "Hefty late-season Prairies snow may approach an all-time record" from The Weather Network. "Scorching heat wave to roast Texas, Gulf Coast over Memorial Day weekend" from Reuters. "Giant Hail Is the Weather Threat Keeping Insurers Up at Night" from Bloomberg. Tornadoes, record snow, record heat and giant hail, all in late May. Does this combination of catastrophes make sense? It does when climate intervention operations are considered. How much more interference and damage can the planet's life support systems sustain before they completely collapse? The latest installment of Global Alert News is below.

In a special Midday evening broadcast, Tom recaps the events of the day in the search and rescue mission regarding the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse. In the early hours Tuesday morning, a cargo ship leaving the port of Baltimore crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge, wrapping the ship in a tangled mass of steel, and plunging most of the bridge structure into the Patapsco River within seconds. In audio of a police scanner recorded minutes before the crash, we hear first responders rushing to evacuate workers from the bridge and to stop incoming traffic from the north and south. As the search and rescue continues into the evening following the crash, we hear the latest updates from WYPR reporter Emily Hofstaedter, who is reporting from near where the bridge once stood. We also hear from Morgan State University Dean Oscar Barton, Jr., who runs the Clarence M. Mitchell, Jr. School of Engineering. And Ralph Siegel of Total Traffic and Weather Network about how people will get around the region for the foreseeable future. (Photo courtesy: Baltimore City Fire Department Rescue 1 Team)Email us at midday@wypr.org, tweet us: @MiddayWYPR, or call us at 410-662-8780.

This week we have:Chris Garrett:Starting his radio journey as an intern in Harrisburg, PA in the mid-90's, Chris's career has taken many paths through the last nearly 3 decades. From a radio intern to personality in the 90's, traffic reporter for Clear Channel/Total Traffic, Assignment Editor for CBS 21, back to traffic for Fox 43. Chris now reports traffic for CBS Philadelphia, Total Traffic & Weather Network, and DJs events on the weekends. Chris is also the current co-host of the CPMAs and a Board Member of the CPMHOF.Orlando & Anna (Rosebay Willow):Orlando and Anna, are an independent music duo with a passion to share their story through song and lyrical storytelling. They love to spend time in their minimalist apartment that has become a place of serenity and inspiration for them! When they're not home they're traveling to new places, nationally and abroad, together! Home/minimalist page:@itsorlandoandanna Music:@Royiam_Enjoy!You can find out more about the CPMHOF @ https://cpmhof.com/Brought to you by Darker with Daniel @ Studio 3.http://darkerwithdaniel.com/All media requests: thecpmpodcast@gmail.comJoin us back here or on your favorite audio streaming platform every other week for more content.

Lets get down to some horticultural history.Gardens through time are the focus of this week's episode of The Growing Season.  The Aztecs, The Myans, The Romans, The French, The Indians and The Japanese come into focus as some of the innovators in garden tech.  The French, in particular, have some sordid history intertwined with their horticulture. THEY HAD THEIR CAKE AND ATE AND ATE AND ATE!Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland meander through the history books and uncover some of the most discussed horticultural spaces that have ever graced a landscape.  Matt also details The Growing Season's new position featuring in horticultural segments on The Weather Network.  Being so close to St. Patrick's Day the trio discuss the ins and outs of how horticulture intersect with Green Beer Day. What was the main cause of the potato famine in Ireland?   How does this tie into St. Patrick's Day. All that and more...Tune in. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE. 

Nature was the first physician, the first hospital, the first pharmacy, and the first healthcare plan. The scientific community is finally (and formally) proving what we have always known... time in nature makes us healthier. Healthcare systems have been utilizing nature as a form of treatment for decades. One of the gold-standard examples of this progress is the Canada PaRx program. PaRx is an initiative of the British Columbia Parks Foundation driven by healthcare professionals. It is Canada's first national nature prescription program, focused on "prescribing time in nature for lifelong health benefits."  Imagine seeing your provider and being told you would receive a prescription to go outside.That is a world we want to live in.We all know that increased physical activity is associated with significant health benefits. These include a reduction in obesity and blood pressure and improvements in child development and mental health.Welcome to Episode Thirty-Six of The Nature of Wellness Podcast.  On this episode, we sat down with Dr. Melissa Lem, a Vancouver family physician who works in rural and northern communities. She also serves as the Director of Canada PaRx and President of the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment. Dr. Lem is an internationally recognized leader in nature and health, a widely published writer, climate change panelist, medical columnist, and Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of British Columbia. Join us as we talk to Melissa about her personal and professional journey with the natural world, the incredible benefits nature can provide to our physical and mental health, the need for nature as part of mainstream medical programming, and her motivations behind founding Canada PaRX. Dr. Lem discusses the fantastic work the program is currently involved in, the need for prescribing nature in our current world, and practical tips for both providers and patients to begin utilizing nature for health. We certainly felt healed after this physician visit. Please subscribe, rate, and leave a review anywhere you listen to this podcast.We appreciate you all.Be Well-NOWDr. Lem Instagram: @drmelissalemDr. Lem Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-lem-02815b25b/PaRx Program Website: https://www.parkprescriptions.ca/Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment: https://cape.ca/Canadian Geographic Interview with Dr. Lem:https://canadiangeographic.ca/articles/interview-with-melissa-lem-on-making-nature-more-accessible-and-becoming-a-climate-activist/Dr. Lem Interview on The Weather Network:https://www.theweathernetwork.com/en/news/climate/solutions/changemakers-meet-the-doctor-prescribing-nature-to-her-patients CBC Article: Nature and Mental Health: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/thecurrent/the-current-fo* The Nature of Wellness Podcast is produced by the remarkable Shawn Bell.** The NOW theme song was written, performed, produced, and graciously provided by the incredibly talented Phil and Niall Monahan. 

 George Kourounis is an explorer, storm chaser & TV presenter who has spent 25 years documenting extreme forces of nature and natural phenomena worldwide including tornadoes, hurricanes, volcanoes, floods, and the effects of climate change. He holds the title of National Geographic Explorer, Explorer In Residence for the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, and served the maximum term as the Canadian Chapter Chair of the Explorers Club. Best known for having hosted the TV series “Angry Planet” he also co-hosted “Storm Hunters” for The Weather Network and is a regular on-camera contributor for “Strange Evidence” & “What On Earth?” on Science Channel. He's appeared in programs for National Geographic, Discovery, Smithsonian Channel, Netflix, most of the major TV networks, and is frequently invited to comment about global weather & natural disasters by CNN, BBC, CBC, and other news outlets. George earned a Guinness World Record for being the first person to ever set foot at the bottom of the Darvaza “Doorway To Hell” flaming gas crater in remote Turkmenistan, the project was funded by a National Geographic science grant and was also filmed for Nat Geo television. He has documented changes to melting permafrost in Siberia, sea level rise in Tuvalu, shifting tornado & hurricane patterns in North America, wildfires in Australia, and melting polar ice. In 2014 he was awarded the Stefansson Medal from the Explorers Club Canadian Chapter "For outstanding contribution to science and to public education by documenting extreme environments through filmmaking.” In 2020 was awarded the Leif Erikson Exploration Award from the Exploration Museum in Iceland. Follow George atwww.furiousearth.com george@stormchaser.ca Hosted by Michael J. Reinhart MichaelJReinhart.com An Adventure and Exploration Podcast 

The Weather Network host Kim MacDonald waged a public battle against breast cancer. She talks with Amy Sweezey about her decision to share her diagnosis and treatment.

NEW! 2024 JANUARY SPEAKER SERIES LEARN FROM 5 SUPERSTAR ASTROLOGERS THIS JANUARY!  SIGN UP BEFORE DEC 31ST TO CHOOSE YOUR TUITION RATE! Schedule 1. Andy Castro (WiseAss Astrology) Relationships: What's The Point, Anyway? 2. César Love: Basketball's Hidden Stars: Astrology within the Global Game 3. Kari Samuels: Numbers and Planets: Decoding Your Life Path 4. Ana Andrade - The Vertex 5.  Carl Klimuk: The Lunar Gardener - Gardening by the Moon SIGN UP NOW AND PAY AS LOW AS $5 A CLASS FOR A LIMITED TIME! LEARN MORE AND SIGN UP NOW https://www.synchronicityuniversity.com Carl Klimuk: The Lunar Gardener - Gardening by the Moon Date: Saturday February 3, 2024 Time: 2:00 pm Eastern Time (Toronto) ​ Welcome to "The Lunar Gardener: Gardening by the Moon", a unique and enlightening journey into the art of gardening in harmony with lunar cycles. This class is designed for gardeners of all levels who wish to deepen their understanding of how the Moon's phases, along with the Astrological Signs it traverses and their corresponding Elements, influence the world of gardening.   In this class, we'll explore the fascinating interplay between the Moon and your garden. You'll learn how the waxing and waning of the Moon, along with its position in various Astrological Signs, can affect plant growth, soil conditions, and pest control. We'll delve into: Lunar Phases and Planting, Astrological Signs and Gardening, Practical Applications, Moon, Plants, and Pests.   Carl Klimuk is a Master Herbalist and a Holistic Therapist, his focus is Traditional Chinese Medicine. He has studied Astrology most of his life, his mother was an avid Astrologer and he grew up with Astrology being a part of his life. Carl uses his knowledge and experience to help as many people as he can through both Astrological counselling and teaching. He is also a Feng Shui practitioner, Tarot Reader, Numerologist and Iridologist. He has conducted workshops in both the Divine Mine and the Wild Rose College of Natural Healing in Calgary.  Carl has also been publicized in local newspapers such as the Calgary Sun and the Calgary Herald as well as both local and national radio and television such as the CBC and The Weather Network for his work & research in Astrometeorology. Carl also has a diploma in Criminology & is an avid Martial Artist.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/carl.klimuk YouTube: Astro Weatherman https://www.youtube.com/@astroweatherman7688

On this episode of The Construction Record Podcast™, we have highlights from a recent Buildings Show fireside chat style panel about artificial intelligence (AI) moderated by ConstructConnect director of news media Vince Versace, featuring LandLogic CEO Arash Shahi and Doug Dockery, ConstructConnect's chief technology officer. The trio discussed the current and future role of AI in the construction industry, where it can help companies do more with less and separated hype from reality in an ever-changing space. Dockery also emphasized the way to grasp AI's potential is to use it yourself and learn what the tools are capable of and how they can benefit your construction company. He also said one of thebest features of AI is its ability to get out of people's way and use tools in a straightforward and intuitive manner. Shahi, who has a background in real estate, said the combination of AI and open data could bring rapid change to the space, and while it wouldn't put realtors out of a job it would change their roles in the industry. He also said for the construction industry to adopt AI it has to address specific issues the industry needs fixed instead of being a “solution looking for a problem.” You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section. Our previous podcast with Weather Network meteorologist Mark Robinson and Western University's Dr. Greg Kopp about the increasing dangers of extreme weather and how construction can create resilient building techniques to withstand climate change is here. Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Simple interfaces a key to AI growth in construction: experts

Yeah, but what about that fluffy rain?   With the holiday season in full swing, The Growing Season kicks of the season in style.Jack, Lynne and Matt McFarland discuss the hanging of Christmas Lights, Christmas  Movies and the songs that make the season.  The subject of snow is front and centre and The McFarland's discuss the shovelling of it and the health risks associated with such an activity.  Identical snowflakes?  Science fiction or fact?  How to prep your snowblower for the upcoming season is chatted about.  The Weather Network's Mark Robinson joins the show to discuss the winter forecast for the GTA. Mark discusses snow from a science perspective and how the Great Lakes create an unpredictable situation for Southern Ontario. Looking to book a consult for your property?  We'd love to help.  CLICK HERE.What is a TGS Tiny Garden? CLICK HERE. Subscribe to The Growing Season podcast.  CLICK HERE.

On this episode of the Construction Record Podcast™, digital media editor Warren Frey speaks with Weather Network meteorologist Mark Robinson and Western University's Dr. Greg Kopp about the increasing dangers of extreme weather and how construction can create resilient building techniques to withstand climate change. Robinson detailed the disaster areas he's seen across the planet ranging from Nepal to America's Tornado Alley and Ontario, and explained how climate change is creating mor extreme weather events, though recent wildfires have actually suppressed tornado activity to an extent. He also detailed how while some tornados are simply too powerful to mitigate against, there are measure that can be taken to reinforce buildings and property against more common and lower-intensity tornadoes. Kopp explained the mission and research focus of the Northern Tornadoes Project as well as his own role as the ImpactWX Chair in Severe Storms Engineering. He also talked about Canada's building code adapting to climate change and extreme weather events and highlighted structures such as nuclear reactors which are built to the highest impact tolerances possible and other structures which vary in their resiliency. You can listen to The Construction Record on the Daily Commercial News and Journal of Commerce websites as well as on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Amazon Music's podcast section.  Our previous podcast with Residential Construction Council of Ontario president Richard Lyall about the federal government's Fall Economic Statement is here. Thanks for listening.  Thanks for listening. DCN-JOC News Services Mark Robinson biography Greg Kopp biography Researchers call for storm resistant measures in provincial building codes Tornado hits Ottawa suburban neighbourhood, damaging 125 homes and scattering debris Mississippi tornado recovery tough for low-income residents

For the last year, a private, hyper-local weather station network has been springing up across Northern Tasmania, from King Island to the East Coast and down to Bothwell.

How to Close $50 Million in Sales: Secrets from The Wishly Group - Aneesh Lal In this groundbreaking podcast series, we're joined by none other than Aneesh Lal, a renowned expert in the world of sales. Aneesh has an impressive track record, having spent the last 17+ years closing over $50 million in high-ticket B2B sales for industry giants like Pinterest, Coca-Cola, The Weather Network, and Flipp. Today, he's the driving force behind The Wishly Group, an agency dedicated to helping SMB and Mid-Market companies build modern-day revenue engines. Aneesh's areas of expertise cover everything from sales coaching and social media marketing to community operations. He's on a mission to share the invaluable insights, strategies, and secrets that have propelled him and his clients to incredible success. Join us in each episode as Aneesh Lal and a lineup of industry-leading guests, including business moguls and sales wizards, uncover the keys to sales success. Whether you're a seasoned sales professional, a budding entrepreneur, or simply looking to elevate your business game, this podcast is your ultimate resource. Tune in as we explore the dynamic world of sales, learn from real-world success stories, and gather practical tips that you can immediately apply to your business endeavors. Sales may be a tough nut to crack, but with Aneesh and his expert guests by your side, you'll be on your way to closing deals like never before.

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I have been able to get a lot of media exposure over the years - TV news, magazines, newspapers, websites, etc. One of my secrets? Rania! Rania Walker is the Founder and President of Front Door PR, an integrated PR, Media, Marketing and Event Management agency. A natural storyteller, Rania combines her expertise as a former television producer and host along with her graduate work in message design to strategically increase visibility, generate media coverage and protect brand equity for clients and large-scale events across North America. She has worked at YTV, Alliance Atlantis, The New VR, Rogers Television, The Weather Network and at various specialty channels. A personal branding expert with a degree and post-graduate studies in communications, Rania has been featured or provided commentary on personal branding, crisis communications, branding and marketing in The Toronto Star, on Newstalk 1010, Cision, Tilt Magazine, Parents Canada, Thrive Global, The Mompreneur Magazine, The Oakville Voice and The Huffington Post. In her ‘spare' time Rania loves to travel with her large family of 5, documenting their adventures while sharing tips, tricks and always a few laughs. Show notes: https://elaineskitchentable.com/rania Connect with Elaine: Website: https://elaineskitchentable.com Instagram: @elainetancomeau LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elainetancomeau/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElainesKitchenTable Twitter: https://twitter.com/chatwithelaine Connect with Rania: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frontdoorpr/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raniaspeaks/ Get a free chapter from Elaine's book, Sell Your Passion: https://elaineskitchentable.com/book/ Episode Sponsor: Easy Daysies - https://www.easydaysies.com Helping families have easier days through thoughtfully designed, customizable daily visual schedules!

In this 1286th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with Carrie Olver about her years at TSC, The Weather Network, and her dad, Fergie Olver. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, The Moment Lab, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

We hear from Mark Robinson, a meterologist with the Weather Network, as well as two experts in the field of air quality, Jeff Brook, Associate Professor at the University of Toronto's Dalla Lana School of Public Health, and Dr. Chung-Wai Chow, the University of Toronto's Division Director of Respirology.

In this 1280th episode of Toronto Mike'd, Mike chats with The Weather Network's Kim MacDonald about her decades at TWN, her ties to CFNY, her battle with breast cancer and more. Toronto Mike'd is proudly brought to you by Great Lakes Brewery, Palma Pasta, the Yes We Are Open podcast from Moneris, The Moment Lab, Ridley Funeral Home and Electronic Products Recycling Association.

“Worst air quality in a lifetime for many,” read the Weather Network app for many North Americans recently. Residual smoke from the wildfires in northern Ontario and Quebec created serious air pollution, causing Environment Canada to recommend that we avoid strenuous activities and limit our time outside. So how does wildfire smoke and air pollution affect our health, what can we do to protect ourselves, and are there ways to counteract health effects of wildfire smoke? Here, the Eat Move Think team breaks down the air quality situation in Canada, with the help of Medcan respirologist, Dr. Chris Chan, and wildfire smoke expert Dr. Stephanie Holm of the University of California, San Francisco.  Check out the episode webpage for links and more info.    

Mark Robinson, Toronto-based meteorologist with the Weather Network in Canada, speaks to Aengus Cox about the impact of wildfires in the country.

From the long time host of The Weather Network comes a behind-the-scenes look at Canada's biggest weather events and climate phenomena.Chris St. Clair was a weather presenter and journalist on The Weather Network for more than twenty-five years.  He is also a popular speaker on meteorology and climate change. He lives in Kingston, Ontario. Connect with him on Twitter @CStClair1.For more than twenty-five years, Chris St. Clair was on the frontline of Canada's biggest weather events as a popular presenter on The Weather Network. For the first time, he shares his never-before-told stories covering the country's most astounding weather events.From the flooding of the Red River in Winnipeg to the ice storm in Montreal, the hurricanes in Newfoundland, the devastating wildfires in Fort McMurray, the hailstorm in Calgary, and the heat dome and horrifying floods in British Columbia, St. Clair recalls these extreme weather events and relays their impact on communities across the country. He also follows Canadian snowbirds south to Florida and recounts their dramatic escape from record-breaking Hurricanes Matthew and Irma.A vivid personal narrative with accessible scientific explanations and meteorological analysis, Weather Permitting tells the story of how the weather has shaped the character and psyche of our nation, and is an homage to the strength and resilience of Canadian communities from coast to coast.

Are you prepared should your company encounter a downturn? Today's guest knows how to beat the odds and has made it his mission to help employees secure their financial future.Passive investing is second nature to David McIlwaine who started investing in duplex properties more than 25 years ago. Today, after setting up a multifamily syndication company, his team manages more than 30 LP investments, across 11 different asset classes. This episode takes listeners to his journey from a Fortune 500 executive to one of Denver's most successful real estate investors.Key Points From This Episode: What are the ways that employees can be prepared during business downturns?How can employees educate themselves better to learn how to make a plan for passive investing? How can employees make the best use of their IRA?How soon should they start financial planning using their IRA?What are his predictions for the real estate market over the next 6, 12 and 18 months?What is his best source for meeting new investors right now?What's a syndication struggle that he encountered before?What is his best piece of advice for passive investors?What are some of the most important metrics that he tracks?How does he give back to the community?Tweetables:“I chose to leave corporate America, and I got into real estate because I had built a nest egg from my golden handcuffs.”“My objective is to teach people how they can take their golden handcuffs and actually make them a golden feather.”“Corporate America looks out for itself and they never look out for you -- the top performing employee.”“In real estate, you can create tax strategies to defer tax, to reduce your W2 tax burden, to actually lower your effective tax rate.”“In real estate, we create some diversification. So you can put money into self-directed IRAs and buy real estate in a self-directed IRA, or in a solo 401K.”“For people above 30 and older, we are now the first and second generations that have to provide our own nest egg for retirement. There is no pension. There is no safety net.”“I did a side company that immediately allowed me to have a series of deductions for legitimate business expenses that I couldn't maximize.”“The objective when you're working in corporate America is to build yourself not a golden parachute, but a safe place to enjoy life.” “Planning starts with talking to three professionals: your trust attorney, your accountant, and your financial consultant.”“There is no time that's better for anybody than anything else.”“And so if you can't buy real estate yet, you can't start waiting. If you're waiting to take action, inherently, you're losing something.”“I keep reminding people that fortunes are made when people are scared and the biggest most successful investors have been a contrarian.”Link Mentioned in Today's Episode:www.MACAssets.comAbout David McIlwaine David McIlwaine established MAC Assets in 2019 to help investors create passive income and generational wealth through facilitating strategic multifamily investment assets. His first foray in investing began with duplex properties more than 25 years ago. He then grew the portfolio to four duplex properties then reinvested the capital from the sale into a syndication as an LP. Currently, his company manages more than 30 LP investments, across 11 different asset classes.David earned a degree in Journalism and Advertising from The University of Kansas. He held top positions in Total Traffic & Weather Network and SpyderLynk prior to building Colorado Realty Experts and MAC Assets.

Elissa Epel is a world-renowned expert on stress. Kim MacDonald is an anchor on The Weather Network who decided to go public with her battle against breast cancer.

Nick Marian is the owner of Toronto based vintage retailer, EXPO. Nick sat down with Josh and Austin to discuss our infamous meme, the origins of EXPO, lying his way into the world of vintage, picking at warehouses, running a venue, starting his business a month before lockdown, being an ex-germaphobe, calling the Miller Highlife factory in Milwaukee, his days as a bartender, living in New York, hating The Barenaked Ladies, the Queen and Bathurst punk scene, meteorologists, android phones, Weather Network conspiracies, getting arrested at the G20 protest, befriending Jason Mamoa, the Coffin Factory, sobriety and much more! Nick Marian Josh McIntyre Austin Hutchings ---- Cold Pod SUPPORT THIS PODCAST https://www.patreon.com/coldpod

In the latest Security Sprint, Dave and Andy touched on the following topics: Milestones and notable reports. REN-ISAC Birthday! https://www.ren-isac.net/about/History/index.html CISA Year Review. https://www.cisa.gov/2022-year-review Weather. https://www.cnn.com/2023/01/13/weather/tornado-storm-damage-south-friday/index.html FAA Incident.  https://www.faa.gov/newsroom/faa-notam-statement Survey of Threat Landscape. https://www.washingtoninstitute.org/policy-analysis/survey-2023-terrorism-threat-landscape Protecting data. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-china-64206950 https://www.dw.com/en/us-to-invest-millions-to-expose-kim-jong-un-regime-to-north-koreans/a-64405400?maca=en-rss-en-world-4025-rdf Dose of Cyber! https://analyst1.com/ransomware-diaries-volume-1/ https://twitter.com/andyjabbour/status/1615048335760719872?s=20&t=qBDUVHXSk_jkOYKoKPv1TQ https://twitter.com/NSA_CSDirector/status/1613850710453501955?s=20&t=DsfyO-7Gt3uObRlRN4-zjg https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/01/vulnerability-with-9-8-severity-in-control-web-panel-is-under-active-exploit/ https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-hackers-targeted-us-nuclear-scientists-2023-01-06/ https://meduza.io/en/news/2023/01/13/phishing-scam-invites-russian-telegram-users[…]heck-conscription-lists-to-see-if-they-ll-be-drafted-in-february

Jordan Rich filled in on NightSide:A new report released by INRIX, a global transportation data and analytics company, found that Boston ranks the 2nd most congested city in the U.S. and the fourth in the world! Time lost to traffic congestion went up by 72% last year. Total Traffic and Weather Network traffic reporter Dan Mazella joined Jordan to discuss.

Jennifer DeFrenza is a wife, mom of two girls and founder of Girl E Kits. Jennifer and her 10 year old daughter Talia started Girl E Kits out of a need more than the dream of starting a small business. Jennifer is not a newbie to entrepreneurship, she has helped her husband start and run his successful painting business for a number of years. By day she works in marketing, she has been in the advertising and marketing field her whole career and has worked for some really amazing brands like The Weather Network and Expedia.When she's not juggling her busy family and professional life, Jennifer can be found with a cup of tea on the back deck, or catching up with her mom or friends.

Canada and the United States are grappling with the aftermath of heavy winter storms. And Chris St. Clair says recent weather events should make people think seriously about the impacts of climate change. For 27 years, he was on the frontline of Canada's biggest weather stories as a presenter for The Weather Network. He shares some of those stories in his new book Weather Permitting.

Over the last quarter-century, major weather events have rippled through Canada from coast to coast. To put these increasingly extreme weather events in context, we welcome Over the last quarter-century, major weather events have rippled through Canada from coast to coast. To put these increasingly extreme weather events in context, we welcome Chris St. Clair, presenter at The Weather Network, and author of "Weather Permitting: Twenty-Five Years of Ice Storms, Hurricanes, Wildfires, and Extreme Climate Change in Canada."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When does an electricity issue become a crisis, and how important is communication from utilities to their customers during these times? Boyd Greene and Amanda Townsend, directors at Oncor Electric Delivery in Texas—which is the fifth largest utility in the United States serving 13 million people—are no stranger to facing large-scale power outages and emergencies. They shared their experience in managing these situations on this episode of thinkenergy.  Related links Oncor: https://www.oncor.com/content/oncorwww/us/en/home.html Boyd Greene, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/boyd-greene-49816755/ Amanda Townsend, LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandatownsend/ --- To subscribe using Apple Podcasts:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/thinkenergy/id1465129405   To subscribe using Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7wFz7rdR8Gq3f2WOafjxpl   To subscribe on Libsyn: http://thinkenergy.libsyn.com/ --- Subscribe so you don't miss a video: https://www.youtube.com/user/hydroottawalimited   Check out our cool pics on https://www.instagram.com/hydroottawa   More to Learn on https://www.facebook.com/HydroOttawa   Keep up with the Tweets at https://twitter.com/thinkenergypod   Transcript Dan Seguin  00:06 This is thinkenergy, the podcast that helps you better understand the fast changing world of energy through conversations with game changers, industry leaders, and influencers. So join me, Dan Seguin, as I explore both traditional and unconventional facets of the energy industry. Hey, everyone, welcome back. According to the Weather Network, we can expect an increase in extreme weather events as a result of rising global temperatures. While assessing risk is in the DNA of every utility company, there are some utilities that are predispositioned to more frequent crises and emergencies. Is it hereditary? Or is it environmental? We're going to go with environmental. Utilities across the world are storm hardening their equipment and systems in preparation for more violent storms caused by climate change. In the past six years alone, Ottawa has had its share of extreme weather events, with multiple wind storms, ice storms, floods, heatwaves, tornadoes, and a derecho. There is an undeniable rising trend in frequency, and duration of power outages as a result of extreme weather. That because these natural events can cause extensive damage to electrical infrastructure, which means utilities are undertaking a number of initiatives to improve the resiliency of their systems, so that when storms do occur, they are as prepared as possible. So what do you do when you have extreme weather events often, and they're the size of Texas. According to NPR, Texas, like many southern states, has been ravaged by a number of natural disasters of late. Some view these events as regular occurrences for the disaster prone state. Everything from frequent storms, droughts, and floods, to multiple tornadoes, hurricanes, and wildfires. It is common for residents in Texas to be without power for days, even weeks at a time, depending on the weather event. Some view the increased frequency, and the extreme violent nature of these events as a sign of climate change, and possibly worse things come. So here's today's big question. How does an electric utility in an area prone to large scale natural disasters like Texas, approach large scale power outages and destruction to their infrastructure? And how do they fix them, so their customers can be restored in a timely manner? Today's guests are no strangers to facing emergencies head on in the electricity industry. Joining me on the show is Boyd Greene, and Amanda Townsend from Oncore Electric Delivery. Oncore is the largest transmission and distribution electric company in the state of Texas, and the fifth largest utility in the United States. It serves 13 million customers. Boyd and Amanda, welcome to the show. Okay, let's begin. Oncore has faced some major storms over the years. What are three of the biggest lessons you've learned from a people and communications perspective when handling in electricity crises?   Amanda Townsend  03:58 That's a great question. The three biggest ones, there's way more than three. But I think the first one is you really, in those times, you can never really over communicate. But you do have to make sure that your communication is clear and concise. You know, you really need to focus in and make sure that people are getting the information that they need on the channel that they need it. Same thing applies to blue sky, but it's even more pertinent when you're in a storm mode. I would also say in the absence of information, people make up their own reality. And you have to be prepared to work through that you've got to circumvent that you've got to prevent that. You've got to get with media, all these type of things that you really have to do to tell the story, tell the narrative, help people understand what the big picture is, because it's a very personal thing when whether your power is out or whatever is happening. It's personal, it's to you. And you have to recognize that but you also have to help them see it's not just you it's everybody; you're not singled out. And then last but not least, people will find you. So if you're not communicating, they will find you. I, you know, I've had people find me on Facebook on LinkedIn and send me messages. And, you know, they're just, they're, they're desperate for information. And so you know, you need to be out there, you need to be in front of it.   Boyd Greene  05:24 So if I can add to that, just from an operations perspective, it's extremely important that operations has a good relationship with the customer facing folks, because we rely on each other to get that message out, to help our customers.   Amanda Townsend  05:39 Okay, wondering if you could share with our listeners, what your communication strategy is, during the crises, who's in the room, and on your team? What are the vital roles? So it varies from storm to storm, but if we're talking large scale storm, you know, we're going through the full Incident Command Process, and you've got all leadership that's in the room together all trying to make decisions and give each other information, our communication strategy is really try to get ahead of weather that we can predict, right, start pushing out information on social, don't want to bother people. So we don't want to send like a ton of push alerts, because that's not really what they signed up for. They can check The Weather Channel, but really trying to make sure that people understand, hey, we're here we see it come in, we're ready to respond. That's the message we want to get out there. And then throughout the storm, you know, we're working closely with our operations folks getting information, trying to make sure that we're understanding the areas of impact, you know, if we're going to have to set up restoration areas are we going to have to bring in mutual assistance, what's really going on out there, so that we can turn around and tell the story. You know, in my role, I'm really focused on customer communications, we have another team that's really focused on media communications. And so we're all working together to make sure that we have the same narrative that we're giving the same information, so that there's no confusion. We also, you know, we will communicate through a lot of our other internal channels. So we have area managers that are responsible for working with city officials. And so if we know there's impacted areas, we can convey information out to them, we can develop social post anything that they need to communicate with their constituents, we do, we try to reach out each and every way that we can to capture everybody. Thanks for that. Let's dive into the technology channels or tactics you rely on most, during a crises to communicate with your customers and the public at large. Maybe you could expand on video, social maps, and so on. So we try to communicate across a lot of different channels, because you really want to meet the customer where they're at. So we do a lot of pushing things out on social we can do, you know, targeting by zip code, all those sorts of things. You know, that's somewhat effective. But that doesn't capture everybody. You know, during a crisis situation, when there's a large scale power outages, that's, you know, your storm map is the most valuable tool that you have in your belt, because that's where people are coming for information. That's where the media is hanging out. So anything you put out there is that's where your message is going to get cast from. So we really know that and we leverage that opportunity to provide as much information as we can. We'll also send out ad hoc text messages, we'll do outbound phone calls, especially as we get further into the storm. And maybe customers have been even longer without power, really making sure they understand, hey, we're in the area, you know, even little things like, "hey, you might see helicopters and drones, that's us doing damage evaluations, it's helping us restore your power". So they know we're there and we're working. Now, sometimes the crises or the event isn't the story. But the ones your customers tell you, how do you get ahead of the story before public opinion shapes it for you. So this goes back exactly to what I said and the absence of information, they make up their own reality. And you do have to get ahead of that. And a lot of that does come from our communications group. With media, we like to have a meteorologist on staff that can actually do live cast and talk about weather talk about what Oncore is doing, how we are preparing, give restoration updates, that has a really good strong following. So you do have to get out there in front of it. You know, you will have those times where things kind of spiral out of control. And in Texas, it's kind of unique, right? Because we're deregulated. So you've got a lot of parties, you know, on the same boat, trying to tell their own story. And so you, you also have to graciously kind of step aside sometimes and let ERCOT or the retailer's communicate with customers as well. So it's a, it's a shared communication space, which contributes to some confusion at times. So we really try to focus on making sure whatever we have to share is relevant to what we're doing. And it's very concise. Now. Okay. Given the wide spectrum of events you deal with, when it comes to power outages, what is the difference for you, between an issue and a crises? How are they defined? And what are the thresholds for Oncore?   Boyd Greene  10:45 With that question, I think I think we deal with issues every single day. That's just our bread and butter outages, right. But an issue can easily turn into a crisis if it's the right customer that's out. So a hospital being out- that can be a crisis. But in terms of storms, right, a crisis we define- there's several different levels. And it depends on what percentage of our customers are out. Does it affect just a district? Or is it an entire region that has problems? Is the- are the outages expected to be restored within less than 24 hours? If so, it's one level, if it's more than 48 hours, it's another level, eventually, we'll get to a point where we have so many customers out, affecting so much so many different regions, parts of regions, and we anticipate that it may be 72 hours or less that we're restoring customers, then we'll open up the SEC or System Emergency Center to provide that assistance.   Amanda Townsend  11:45 And I think to add on to that, you know, I think that the environmental conditions contribute to that too. So you can have a tornado come through and the next day, it's blue sky. Those customers being without power for three or four days is inconvenient, but it's not necessarily a crisis. But if you fast forward, and maybe you're in an ice storm, and you're in sub zero temperatures for three or four days without power, that changes the narrative.  Okay, cool. Now, during a major crisis, when restoration times are nearly impossible to estimate, what is involved to maintain positive public sentiment, credibility, and trust?   Boyd Greene  12:25 So I think it's important to get the message out as quickly as possible. And to provide that ERT as quickly as possible, which is difficult in these crisis situations. Say it's a tornado, hurricane, or some other significant event, to get that ERT out there. Because you don't have the damage assessment done as fast as you would like, you may not have the crews available to go do the restoration work. So all of those things, you have to get done. But you've got to get the message out first.   Amanda Townsend  12:58 Yeah, and that's where Boyd and I have to work closely together as well as our colleagues because, you know, my job is to give him a little bit of buffer, they've got to get troubleshooting done, they've got to figure out what all has to happen to restore in a certain area, it can be pulled down, there could be access issues, we run into that quite a bit. Icy roads, we've had trucks sink, you know, we've had alligators. I mean, there's a lot of things you run into. But you do have to take those things in consideration. And so our job is really to work together to provide as much information as we can, especially in that first 24 to 48 hours. And then as we were able to hone in on on a restoration time being able to communicate that.   Dan Seguin  13:44 Okay, I've got a follow up question here. Just how important are ETRs- estimated time restorations? And does their importance depend on if it's an issue or a crises?   Boyd Greene  13:59 So the ETR or the estimated restoration time is important in both situations. Whether it's just an issue or it's a it's a crisis event, the customer needs to know exactly, well not exactly- but they need to know about when they can expect restoration to happen. They have to plan their lives around these events. And when you provide it as best we can, it gets much more difficult in a crisis situation. Because you have to get your damage assessment done first, you've got to get your troubleshooting done. You've got crews to coordinate, and it just gets exponentially much harder to do that in a crisis situation. So our restoration philosophy is and this holds true on a blue sky day. Or we're going to a crisis level event right? So our restoration priorities always get the maximum number of customers on first, which is generally your higher order devices like your feeder breakers. Reclosure. So Wisconsin things with a caveat that we have to keep in mind we have have some critical infrastructure that's that's for safety to the public, maybe it's a hospital, could be a fire station, police station, those kinds of things, we have to build that into the equation. So it's the higher order devices first, keeping in mind just what I said about the other critical customers, and then we'll work our way down, because reality is, our first responders generally average about an hour per event to resolve it, or make a work order on it, right. So if I can have an employee spend one hour on a event as 1000 customers on it, it's much more effective and quicker restoration than it is to put them on an event that has 10 customers. So our customer count drops significantly in those first few hours that way.   Dan Seguin  15:47 Okay. What are your biggest worries about the increase in extreme weather events we are seeing? How are you preparing? How is Oncore preparing?   Boyd Greene  15:59 So yes, it is worse. And I think, given that we're coming out of COVID. My biggest worry for the increased activity is our supply chain. So we're a big utility, we have lots of inventory set aside, we're prepared for just about anything. But if a significant event were hit anywhere in the States, and affect multiple utilities, that supply chain could possibly get disrupted. That's, that's one thing I worry about.   Dan Seguin  16:35 Okay, I want you to finish these sentences here. During a crises never blank.   Boyd Greene  16:43 Panic.   Dan Seguin  16:44 Okay. Why do you said that? And can you provide me with an example?   Boyd Greene  16:49 So, yes, so I've done this for quite a while. I've seen different folks in different roles. And those who panic are never effective at developing a good plan. And so it's hard not to get into panic mode, because things are happening so fast. But you have to remain calm. Trust your plan and build your plan around your folks.   Dan Seguin  17:14 Okay, next one, during a crises always blank.   Amanda Townsend  17:19 Think big.   Dan Seguin  17:21 Okay, now maybe expand? Why? Or can you provide me with an example?   Amanda Townsend  17:27 If you start getting too granular, you're not going to solve the big problem. And you're also going to stop working and communicating cross functionally.   Dan Seguin  17:37 Okay, wondering if you could unpack how you respond to large scale emergencies and disasters that exceed your capability to effectively respond and recover?   Boyd Greene  17:51 So our our system covers over 54,000 square miles. So the odds of any single event affecting our our whole service territorie is small. So, because we're so large, the areas that aren't impacted, we can move those resources into the area that is, so that that does help us. And so our territory, just for your listeners goes from the New Mexico border to the Louisiana border up to Oklahoma, and down to Central Texas. So it's pretty large. When, when the events exceed what we can do with that, then we'll call in mutual assistance, folks will have electric companies from other states come in, we'll call contractors from other states to come in. And so we've got a pretty robust system set up for that. And calls go out pretty quick, when we need them.   Amanda Townsend  18:47 And for customer communications, we also have our own search capabilities, where our contacts and our we can double our workforce within 24 hours. I also have internal resources that we tap into, you know, we've obviously encountered our fair share of large scale events. And, and winter storm Uri, we took more phone calls and one day than we did an entire year. And we also went from, you know, a norm of you know, 17 or 18,000 social media cases that you need to work per year to at our peak 35,000 an hour. And that's really where you have to, you can search but you can only search so far. And that's really where focusing on your digital communication platforms and focusing on those things like your store map, and really trying to get information out into the hands of the people is really critical. We're just about done here. When it comes to crises, what's the best advice you have ever received? And what's the best advice you've ever given?   Boyd Greene  19:58 So received was delegate. Good example. It wasn't long before I started working storms and really managing storms. My director kept asking me for information about every hour, same information. And after about the fourth or fifth time of asking me that, he pulled me aside. So we're walking back to a conference room so he can have a talk with me. And I know he was upset that I didn't get him the information, right. So as you're walking to the conference room, in my mind, I prepared my response. I'm busy, I've got this, all these other things are happening. And he said, You know, I've been watching you, you don't have the information that I needed, I had to go get it from somebody else. But you don't have it, because you're doing all your people's work. Let them do their jobs. Don't micromanage it, just follow up on. So you have to delegate to get things done.   Amanda Townsend  21:00 So I would say the best advice that I ever received is it's not about you. This is not your time to step up and try to be you know, the who's who of of the storm, you have a job to do and get it done. Work cross functionally support one another. And at the end of the day, it's all going to be okay.   Boyd Greene  21:22 And I think what you just said, is probably the best advice I've given to somebody. Stay calm. If you have to go to the room over there, turn your phone off and sit 15 minutes in the dark, but remain calm.   Dan Seguin  21:38 Well, Boyd, and Amanda, this is it. We've reached the end of another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. Thank you so much for joining me today. I hope you had a lot of fun. Thanks for tuning in to another episode of the thinkenergy podcast. And don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review wherever you're listening. And to find out more about today's guests or previous episodes, visit thinkenergy podcast.com. I hope you'll join us again next time as we spark even more conversations about the energy of tomorrow.

Aimar Bretos entrevista al meteorólogo de 'The Weather Network' y 'Eltiempo.es' y profesor de Meteorología y Cambio Climático de la Universidad de California (UCLA)

Aimar Bretos entrevista al meteorólogo de 'The Weather Network' y 'Eltiempo.es' y profesor de Meteorología y Cambio Climático de la Universidad de California (UCLA)

Sam Sebastian is the President & CEO of Pelmorex Corp., the parent company of The Weather Network. Pelmorex is a market leader in operating multi-platform TV, Web and Mobile services in weather-related information categories under the leading brands; The Weather Network, MétéoMédia, eltiempo.es and Clima. The company also operates Canada's National Alerting Aggregation and Dissemination System, Alert Ready. Before joining Pelmorex, Sam was the VP & Managing Director of Google Canada, from 2013 - 2017, where he was responsible for Google's Canadian operations. He joined Google in 2006 in Chicago and held a variety of executive-level roles in the U.S. before moving to Canada. Prior to Google, he was a General Manager and Senior Vice-President at a large online classified business, Classified Ventures (cars.com, apartments.com), and started his career at Arthur Andersen as an accountant and consultant. Sam is a member of the Business Council of Canada and a Director on several Boards including Tennis Canada and Bridgit, a Kitchener-Waterloo internet start-up in the construction industry. Sam graduated from The Ohio State University and holds an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. At Ohio State, he played Division I NCAA tennis, where he was a two-time Captain, Big Ten Champion and Academic All American. We discuss: - Why Sam gets more done and is more confident when he has more going on (and why that works) - How Sam led Pelmorex during the Pandemic: two things he told the team when the Panemdic struck - Why a great strategy and a great team that works together towards the same goals allow you to become a powerhouse - Why being authentic is the most important trait for leadership today - Why you need to fail, and how a big failure allowed Sam to grow into his leadership roles - How leaders can encourage failure, and why it's important - Why we need to pay it forward, in order to win as an individual and as a collective team

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In This Episode Guest: Bo Cole, Meteorologist - BoKnowsWeather Atmosphere Weather App https://atmosphereweather.com/ Titan U Minute - Picking Between Two Targets Lightning Round - Does Bo Know Bo? 5% Discount at https://helicity.co/sff #weatherfools - We present the fools doing stupid things in weather situations WX Resources - We share some amazing resources you might want Storm Chasing Games Gone Wild - Gamers doing crazy things in storm chasing video games Freak Fan Box Check out our Patreon page for exciting ways to support our podcast and interact with us more!  www.patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks Our Guest - Bo Cole Otherwise known as BoKnowsWeather on social media for the last 10 years, Bo Cole has been in the social media realms working to change the way weather is delivered. He attended school for Meteorology at Mississippi State. Since then, he has had videos featured on all major networks, including ABC News, Weather Channel, Accuweather, The Weather Network, and several more! He interned for WeatherNation when it was local in the Minneapolis area, under Paul Douglas and his team. Bo also does consulting for snow removal and landscaping companies. Websites and contact info for Bo: Twitter - @BoKnowsWeather Instagram - @BoKnowsWeather The Forecast Like You've Never Seen Before with Atmosphere Weather App Tornado Titans and Titan U Get 5% discount at Helicity including Storm Front Freaks Podcast Merch at helicity.co/sff #weatherfools Links Phil - Iran Flooding Bridge and Road with Spectators Phil - Storm Chaser Charged with Impersonating Officer Cyrena - Bad Weather Takes on Twitter Greg - Florida Motorcyclist Tries Crossing a Drawbridge Greg - Florida Waterspout Makes Landfall on Beach Goers WX Resources Links Phil - Plotaverse photo animator app Phil - Dashboard 360 Phone Holder Cyrena - NWS Spring Safety Graphics Greg - GasBuddy.com Storm Chasing Games Gone Wild Links SMii7Y playing Storm Chasers Submit your questions or comments about this show to questions@stormfrontfreaks.com or on our social media accounts and we may read it on our next episode! Twitter: @stromfrontfreak Facebook: @stormfrontfreaks Instagram: @stormfrontfreaks Next episode we have NWS-Flagstaff Meteorologist, Lamont Bain!  We'll be recording RAW and LIVE on Thursday, March 31st.  Become a member of our patreon.com/stormfrontfreaks to tune in LIVE or look for the audio podcast available that Sunday following the recording. Credits Opening Music: Brett Epstein Closing Music: Gabe Cox Other Music: “Pecos Hank” Schyma from El Reno Blues