Podcasts about Western Canada

The past week saw a surge in energy-related political developments in Canada. Prime Minister Carney issued a unified Mandate Letter to his cabinet on May 21, 2025, emphasizing that Canada “must build an enormous amount of new infrastructure at speeds not seen in generations. This includes the infrastructure to diversify our trading relationships; to become an energy superpower in both clean and conventional energies.” The newly appointed Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Tim Hodgson, delivered a constructive message during his visit to Calgary, highlighting the importance of building energy infrastructure, including oil and gas. Meanwhile, the Premiers from Western Canada convened a meeting in Yellowknife. They released a joint statement agreeing to plan and develop an economic corridor for “transporting oil and gas, liquefied natural gas, uranium, electricity, and hydroelectricity to Canadian and world markets.” To discuss these developments, we are joined by our guest, The Honourable Gordon Campbell, President of Hawksmuir International Partners Limited. He is the former Premier of British Columbia (2001–2011), Canadian High Commissioner to the UK and Northern Ireland (2011–2016), and Mayor of Vancouver (1986–1993). Here are some of the questions Jackie and Peter posed to The Honourable Gordon Campbell: Based on the Carney government's constructive comments on energy infrastructure and attracting private investment, including the Energy and Natural Resources Minister's trip to Calgary last week, would you anticipate a new approach from the Liberals compared to the previous decade? The Western Premiers issued a joint statement to develop economic corridors, including those for transporting electricity, natural gas, and oil. What types of projects do you expect David Eby's NDP government to support in British Columbia?  Would you expect the Federal government to revise or repeal energy policies, particularly those that might deter capital investment, such as the industrial carbon pricing policy set to increase to $170 per tonne by 2030 or the oil and gas emissions cap? Please review our disclaimer at: https://www.arcenergyinstitute.com/disclaimer/ Check us out on social media: X (Twitter): @arcenergyinstLinkedIn: @ARC Energy Research Institute Subscribe to ARC Energy Ideas PodcastApple PodcastsAmazon MusicSpotify 

With landmarks bearing the names of Deadmen Valley, Headless Creek, Funeral Range, and Hell's Gate Rapids, you might think twice before planning a trip to Nahanni National Park in Canada. However, the legends behind these names make the park even more daunting. Sources Berge, Chloe. “The haunting history of this Canadian National Park.” March 9, 2020. Fodors.com. Malbeuf, Jamie. “Families call for case of mysterious 2005 deaths to be reopened.” May 7, 2018. CBS News. Peters, Hammerson. Legends of the Nahanni Valley. 2018. Western Canada. Hammerson Peters. Vučkovič, Aleska. “Valley of Headless Men: Mysterious decapitations in Canada's Nahanni Valley.” December 2021. Ancient Origins. _______________________ _________________________________________________ IF YOU ENJOY LISTENING TO YOUR NOVELS, CHECK OUT THE AUDIOBOOK VERSION OF MASSACRE AT BEAR CREEK LODGE ________________________________     https://youtu.be/7Fv52Bf8yfY ___________________ Join the Last Frontier Club's Free Tier ______ Robin Barefield lives in the wilderness on Kodiak Island, where she and her husband own a remote lodge. She has a master's degree in fish and wildlife biology and is a wildlife-viewing and fishing guide. Robin has published six novels: Big Game, Murder Over Kodiak, The Fisherman's Daughter, Karluk Bones, Massacre at Bear Creek Lodge, and The Ultimate Hunt. She has also published two non-fiction books: Kodiak Island Wildlife and Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. She draws on her love and appreciation of the Alaska wilderness as well as her scientific background when writing. Robin invites you to join her at her website: https://robinbarefield.com, and while you are there, sign up for her free monthly newsletter about true crime in Alaska. Robin also narrates a podcast, Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier. You can find it at: https://murder-in-the-last-frontier.blubrry.net Subscribe to Robin's free, monthly Murder and Mystery Newsletter for more stories about true crime and mystery from Alaska. Join her on: Facebook Instagram Twitter LinkedIn Visit her website at http://robinbarefield.com Check out her books at Author Masterminds ___________________________________________________________________________________ Would you like to support Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier? Become a patron and join The Last Frontier Club. Each month, Robin will provide one or more of the following to club members. · An extra episode of Murder and Mystery in the Last Frontier is available only for club members. Behind-the-scenes glimpses of life and wildlife in the Kodiak wilderness. · Breaking news about ongoing murder cases and new crimes in Alaska ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Merchandise! Visit the Store                            

Meet Scorpious... a regular guy who dresses like a gladiator, rides a motorcycle and has a dream of being a pro wrestler.  At just 20 years old, Scorpious has managed to overcome several obstacles to become one of the fastest rising stars in Western Canada, and has his sights set on seeing what's out there. A student of The Nightmare Factory, as well as some well known independent wrestlers in Canada, hear how Scorpious has been learning as he goes, and what it's like trying to get noticed in a very busy wrestling world. Scorpious on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scorpiouswrestling/ Find out more about our shows at www.celebratewrestling.com  

SPEED and WHISPERS have came and conquered Western Canada. We discuss the vibes of some of the shows of this tour, and we also critique both soundtracks for Tony Hawk's Underground 1 and 2 as we add them to our THPS Tier List.This is DO IT OR DON'T: a weekly podcast show covering all things alternative in DIY music culture.Follow us on social media:https://www.instagram.com/doitordont.show/https://www.tiktok.com/@doitordont.showFollow the crew on social media:Spencer https://www.instagram.com/spicyspence_/Grayson https://www.instagram.com/beansandbreakdowns/Quinn https://www.instagram.com/quinnhallphotography/Canadian Hardcore

If you have been to an IPSC match in Western Canada. You Know of P3. Parts, Reloading Component's and The Black Badge Training to Make the Most of it ! We Talk to Ken to get the low down on what Black Badge Training is, What is IPSC, Maintaining and Growing the Sport and about P3's Bussiness !

Gregory and his motley crew of creators record snippets of their road trip across the frigid plains of Western Canada, both before and after tabling at the Calgary Comic & Entertainment Expo.Transition clips are from The Thing (1982) - https://youtu.be/5ftmr17M-a4?si=icD9X43LCpn81WYSPick up the new ⁠⁠Chasing Artwork art book⁠⁠.Follow the gang on Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/gmbchomichuk/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/chasingartwork/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lradchenka/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/samantha_smash/GMB Chomichuk's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.gmbchomichuk.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Chasing Artwork's online store: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.chasingartwork.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Production: Dan VadeboncoeurTitles: Jesse Hamel & Nick Smalley

How annuals make it to your gardenWhat makes one petunia thrive all summer long while another fizzles out? Why are certain plants chosen to become the season's top sellers? In this episode of the CLG Podcast from Canada's Local Gardener, host Shauna Dobbie speaks with Glenn Andersen of Nordic Nurseries — the exclusive Proven Winners annuals propagator for Western Canada — to uncover the journey plants take from lab to landscape.Glenn shares what it means to be a propagator, how new plants are selected from thousands of trials, and why Proven Winners varieties consistently outperform others in the garden. He talks about the rigorous breeding process, the global supply chain of cuttings, and what makes a plant worthy of the Proven Winners name.You'll hear practical insights on how to grow thriving containers, what shade really means in gardening, and which low-maintenance plants work best for pollinators. From the popularity of Supertunia Vista Bubblegum and Prince Tut papyrus to the pollinator-magnet Cuphea Vermillionaire, Glenn offers suggestions based on firsthand experience in his own home garden.This episode is packed with garden inspiration and expert knowledge, plus a few surprising tips — like why caladiums don't always love Canadian summers, and why non-flowering shade baskets are flying off shelves.Whether you're a backyard hobbyist or a container gardening enthusiast, you'll come away with a better understanding of what goes into the plants you love — and how to choose varieties that truly perform.Tune in to learn more about plant breeding, pollinator-friendly gardening, and the behind-the-scenes world of wholesale nurseries — all from a distinctly Canadian perspective.Support the show

In Episode 236, Kelly Kennedy sits down with Chloe Wu, an accomplished wine industry professional and founder of Adventure Trading. Chloe shares her remarkable journey from growing up in China to studying international business and wine commerce in France, where her passion for wine flourished. After spearheading market development for Bordeaux wineries and taking on a major role with Coca-Cola in China, Chloe made the bold move to Canada in 2023 to launch her own liquor agency specializing in fine wines. Her story is one of relentless ambition, adaptability, and the courage to start over in a new country.Chloe dives into the complexities of building a business from scratch as a newcomer to Canada, including navigating regulations, learning the culture, and building networks in Western Canada's competitive liquor industry. She also talks about the unique challenges of working across international markets and how her experience in both China and France prepared her for this venture. Chloe's journey offers a powerful example of what's possible when you combine global expertise with entrepreneurial courage.Key Takeaways: 1. Building a business in a new country starts with deep research and understanding of the local market and regulations.2. Success in international business requires adaptability and a strong willingness to embrace different cultures and systems.3. Developing a new market is always easier when you are physically present to build relationships and understand customer needs.4. Rejection is part of the sales process and learning how to overcome it is critical for long-term business development success.5. Creating a strong value chain that benefits everyone involved from producer to retailer leads to more sustainable growth.6. Leveraging prior experience and networks can help accelerate market entry even when starting fresh in a new country.7. Taking the time to build trust and credibility with local partners is essential, especially in regulated industries like liquor.8. A clear understanding of customer channels and how products move to market creates competitive advantage.9. Being proactive, traveling to meet clients, and continuously observing market behaviors gives you the edge in import/export industries.10. Having the courage to start a company in a new country without family support shows the power of preparation, risk-taking, and resilience.

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In Episode 22 we present our annual interview with the CEO of Assiniboia Downs, Darren Dunn!ASD is celebrating their 68th season of live racing, bringing Millions of dollars into the Manitoba economy while creating over 1000 jobs. Fans flock from across Manitoba, Western Canada and the USA to enjoy the sights, sounds and scenery and lay a few friendly wagers.2.55- We open the discussion with some memories about the late Ken "Hank" Hendricks, a sportsman whose record of 1685 winning rides at the Downs will never be eclipsed. The excitement of the Downs has now expanded to Australia, where the international dateline is making watching the races a Sky Sports favorite of morning viewers down under! Operated by the non-profit Manitoba Jockey Club, the regular schedule of Tuesday and Wednesday evenings will be augmented with six Monday slates, including the Manitoba Derby on August 4th. But the modern facility goes beyond hosting the Sport of Kings- it's part of the fabric of our community.You'll hear Darren speak about the tremendous line-up of community events slated for the summer, including gatherings focused on fun, food, kids, and music."If you can think it, we can do it!"Live Racing starts on Tuesday May 13th May 24-25: Food Truck BattlesMay 30: June 1: Rib FestManitoba Night Market & FestivalSundays, June 8 • July 20 • August 24 @3 PM – 11 PMJune 20: Rocking & Wrestling @6 PMJuly 4-5: Pizza Fest*******Follow our independent coverage of public affairs! Every episode of The Great Canadian Talk Show is on ActionLine.ca and on Spotify. We tell you what's happening at City Hall, the Legislature, and in our residential, business and sports communities with analysis, interviews and investigations that are unmatched in Winnipeg.We do not accept government subsidies - our Season Six Funding campaign is now at $1060 with a target of $10,000.Support grassroots journalism that represents the concerns and goals of families, entrepreneurs, taxpayers, and you! Use our Donate Page to contribute via PayPal and get the details for E-Transfers and sponsorship inquiries.*****Coming up in the Sunday edition of the Winnipeg Sun: After the latest towing fiasco in the Exchange District, it's time for City Council to open the blinds and let some sunshine beam down on the Winnipeg Parking Authority.You can find all of Marty Gold's reports in the Sun at this link.Comments, story tips, advertising and donation inquiries: martygoldlive@gmail.com

While the Liberal Party celebrated winning its fourth mandate in a row in the latest federal election, thousands of Albertans spent the night calling for a referendum on separatism. This week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith addressed growing frustrations in her province and shared her demands of Prime Minister Mark Carney's new federal government.This isn't the first time separatism has been considered in Western Canada. But now, Alberta may soon get to vote on the question of separation.The Globe's Carrie Tait joins the show from Edmonton. She'll make sense of ongoing Western discontent, how Danielle Smith is responding and where the movement may be headed.Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com 

We discuss 200,000+ pledges, the referendum question and all things Alberta Prosperity Project.Mitch Sylvestre is the current CEO of the Alberta Prosperity Project, the president of the Bonnyville-Cold Lake-St. Paul United Conservative Party (UCP) Constituency Association. He is the owner of Sylvestre Sporting Goods, a well-established store in Bonnyville since 1989. Jeff Rath is a seasoned lawyer based in Alberta, Canada, with over two decades of experience. He is the founder of Rath & Company, a law firm established in 1995. Rath specializes in treaty and Indigenous rights, environmental law, and general civil litigation, often challenging government actions. He has led class action lawsuits, such as one against the Alberta government over COVID-19 vaccine policies and business shutdowns. Dr. Dennis Modry is a retired cardiothoracic surgeon from Alberta, Canada, known for performing the first heart transplant in Western Canada in 1985. A native of Camrose, he earned his B.Sc. and M.D. from the University of Alberta, followed by advanced training in general surgery, cardiovascular and thoracic surgery, and critical care at McGill University, as well as transplantation immunology and high-risk cardiovascular surgery at Stanford University. He served as CEO of the Alberta Prosperity Project until 2023.Cornerstone Forum ‘25https://www.showpass.com/cornerstone25/Get your voice heard: Text Shaun 587-217-8500Substack:https://open.substack.com/pub/shaunnewmanpodcastSilver Gold Bull Links:Website: https://silvergoldbull.ca/Email: SNP@silvergoldbull.comText Grahame: (587) 441-9100Bow Valley Credit UnionWebsite: www.BowValleycu.comEmail: welcome@BowValleycu.com Use the code “SNP” on all ordersProphet River Links:Website: store.prophetriver.com/Email: SNP@prophetriver.com

In this special episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay and Dom go behind the scenes with Kandrix Foong, the co-founder of NEXT Food Expo, set to take Western Canada by storm this September 8–9 at the BMO Centre in Calgary. From Comic Expo origins to chef parades, vendor sleepovers, and why shag carpet still sparks debate, this conversation is packed with laughs, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on what a trade show should be. Kandrix shares his journey from fandom to foodservice disruption, why affordability and inclusivity are baked into NEXT's DNA, and how this expo is designed for restaurateurs, tech leaders, chefs, creators, and the entire hospitality industry. If you've ever hated paying $400 for power at a booth or dreamt of building community at a show that truly “gets it,” this episode is for you.

In this special episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay and Dom go behind the scenes with Kandrix Foong, the co-founder of NEXT Food Expo, set to take Western Canada by storm this September 8–9 at the BMO Centre in Calgary. From Comic Expo origins to chef parades, vendor sleepovers, and why shag carpet still sparks debate, this conversation is packed with laughs, inspiration, and a fresh perspective on what a trade show should be. Kandrix shares his journey from fandom to foodservice disruption, why affordability and inclusivity are baked into NEXT's DNA, and how this expo is designed for restaurateurs, tech leaders, chefs, creators, and the entire hospitality industry. If you've ever hated paying $400 for power at a booth or dreamt of building community at a show that truly “gets it,” this episode is for you.

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm sits down with Deborah Yedlin for the 500th episode of Collisions YYC. This milestone conversation unpacks Calgary's growth, challenges, and future. With a career spanning journalism, education, and business leadership, Deborah brings a rare blend of insight and candour to this milestone episode. Together, they explore how Calgary's past downturns built the foundation for today's economic resilience, how the city navigates downtown revitalization, and why education and local procurement must be considered strategic investments. Deborah also shares why Calgary's entrepreneurial spirit and intentional collaboration are key to sustaining momentum across all sectors.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Deborah Yedlin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-yedlin-38552a4aCalgary Chamber of Commerce's Website: https://www.calgarychamber.comCalgary Chamber of Commerce's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calgary-chamber-of-commerceCalgary Chamber of Commerce's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalgaryChamberCalgary Chamber of Commerce's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calgarychamberCalgary Chamber of Commerce's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/CalgaryChamberCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode, we ride into the extraordinary life of John Ware, one of the most iconic and underrepresented figures in Canadian history. Born into slavery in the American South, Ware rose above the brutality of his beginnings to become a celebrated cowboy, rancher, and folk hero in 19th-century Alberta. We explore his journey from enslavement to freedom, his unmatched skills as a horseman, and his profound impact on Western Canada's ranching culture.All our links:https://bio.to/canboringThis podcast is hosted two idiots and created purely for entertainment purposes. By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that the CIB Podcast makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions presented in this Podcast are for general entertainment and humor only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. However, if we get it badly wrong and you wish to suggest a correction, please email canadianpoliticsisboring@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Mark Poweska, President and CEO of ENMAX, to discuss Alberta's evolving energy landscape. Mark brings 30+ years of experience across BC, Ontario, and Alberta's power systems, offering a candid look at how deregulated markets function and what makes Alberta's model so distinctive. He explains how ENMAX balances a competitive retail and generation business with regulated infrastructure and why diversification—including operations in Maine—has been key to its long-term stability. Mark also shares insights on Alberta's leadership in renewables, the critical need for dispatchable power, and what role technologies like nuclear and storage might play in our future. This episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about energy policy, electrification, or how Alberta can lead in sustainable, affordable, and reliable power.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Mark Poweska's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-poweska-56a0a498ENMAX's Website: https://www.enmax.comENMAX's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/enmaxENMAX's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ENMAXcorpENMAX's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ENMAXENMAX's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enmaxmomentsENMAX's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/ENMAXcorporationCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In the wake of a federal election that saw the Conservatives defeated once again, despite a notable increase in support, political columnist and author John Ibbitson joins West of Centre Short to argue a deeper political realignment is underway.In conversation with host Rob Brown, Ibbitson revisits the central thesis of The Big Shift — the 2013 book he co-wrote with pollster Darrell Bricker — which outlines how political power in Canada has been shifting away from the traditional “Laurentian elite” of central Canada toward a growing Conservative coalition rooted in the West and among suburban immigrant voters.While the 2025 vote produced another Liberal minority, Ibbitson argues the result was less about domestic dynamics than about external disruption. He points to U.S. president Donald Trump's threats of tariffs and annexation, which he says triggered a voter stampede — particularly among older suburban Canadians — toward Liberal leader Mark Carney, whom Ibbitson firmly places within the Laurentian tradition, despite his Edmonton roots.Still, Ibbitson believes the demographic and cultural trends outlined in The Big Shift remain intact. In this episode, he explores the rising influence of Western Canada, evolving immigrant voter patterns in key regions like the 905, the weakening of the NDP, and the potential for a realigned progressive coalition. He argues these shifts could contribute to a growing instability in the country — marked by both horizontal divisions (regional discontent in Alberta and Quebec) and vertical ones (a widening generational split in political values).

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Chris Wiersma, Chair at MacKay CEO Forums, for an introspective and inspiring conversation about leadership, purpose, and the evolution of ambition. Chris brings a unique lens to personal development through his background in executive coaching and goal theory, helping leaders navigate the shift from ego-driven performance to purpose-driven impact. Learn about the psychology of change, the concept of “the work of staying the same,” and how to uncover what you *really* want—without judgment. Chris also shares bold ideas on Canadian economic sovereignty, the role of productivity in national identity, and why business leaders must lead the charge into the next Canadian century.This episode is a must-listen for anyone reflecting on what comes after success—and how to make it matter.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Chris Wiersma's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cswiersmaMackay CEO Forums' Website: https://mackayceoforums.com/Mackay CEO Forums' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mackay-ceo-forumsMackay CEO Forums' Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MacKayCEOForumsCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

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In this dynamic episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay Ashton sits down with Domenic Pedulla, one of the founders of the brand-new NEXT Food Expo — launching this September in Calgary. Alongside his co-founder Kandrix Foong, Domenic is on a mission to build a completely different kind of foodservice event, focused on affordability, innovation, and community.Jay and Domenic explore why Calgary's explosive growth, entrepreneurial energy, and world-class food scene make it the perfect home for Western Canada's largest new hospitality event. Domenic shares the story of how he and Kandrix — with decades of experience between them in foodservice and large-scale event production — are creating an expo that truly puts operators and vendors first.They dive into how NEXT is breaking away from the traditional trade show model: offering real value with included basics like power and setup support, encouraging collaboration over competition, and making the show accessible to companies of all sizes, not just the biggest players.Throughout the conversation, Jay and Domenic discuss the bigger challenges facing the industry today, from rising tariffs to operational costs, and why building stronger, more connected communities is the path forward. Expect laughs, some creative (and hilarious) ideas like an "Expo Sleepover," trivia about Canada's first food shows, and a ton of real talk about what it takes to lead the industry into the future.If you're ready to be part of what's NEXT in foodservice, you won't want to miss this episode.www.NEXTFoodExpo.com

In this dynamic episode of The Late Night Restaurant Podcast, Jay Ashton sits down with Domenic Pedulla, one of the founders of the brand-new NEXT Food Expo — launching this September in Calgary. Alongside his co-founder Kandrix Foong, Domenic is on a mission to build a completely different kind of foodservice event, focused on affordability, innovation, and community.Jay and Domenic explore why Calgary's explosive growth, entrepreneurial energy, and world-class food scene make it the perfect home for Western Canada's largest new hospitality event. Domenic shares the story of how he and Kandrix — with decades of experience between them in foodservice and large-scale event production — are creating an expo that truly puts operators and vendors first.They dive into how NEXT is breaking away from the traditional trade show model: offering real value with included basics like power and setup support, encouraging collaboration over competition, and making the show accessible to companies of all sizes, not just the biggest players.Throughout the conversation, Jay and Domenic discuss the bigger challenges facing the industry today, from rising tariffs to operational costs, and why building stronger, more connected communities is the path forward. Expect laughs, some creative (and hilarious) ideas like an "Expo Sleepover," trivia about Canada's first food shows, and a ton of real talk about what it takes to lead the industry into the future.If you're ready to be part of what's NEXT in foodservice, you won't want to miss this episode.www.NEXTFoodExpo.com

Listen to encouraging updates from churches and church plants both within our new association and beyond.Association of Reformed Baptist Churches in Western Canada: https://www.arbcwc.ca/Conference website: https://www.confessingthefaith.caFree Grace Baptist Church: https://www.freegrace.ca/

On the Saturday April 26, 2025 edition of The Richard Crouse Show we’ll meet JUNO Award-winning Indigenous artist Crystal Shawanda. Born and raised on Manitoulin Island in Northern Ontario, Crystal began her career in country music, signing with RCA Nashville. After parting ways with the label, she launched New Sun Records and shifted her focus to the blues. Her highly anticipated new album “Sing Pretty Blues,” blends blues and Southern country soul with Stax, Chess and Motown influences, is available now via her very own label, New Sun Records on all streaming platforms. Then we’ll meet actor, comedian, writer and producer Susan Serrao, who started acting at the age of 35 after raising 4 boys. The Calgary based performer always encouraged her kids to go after whatever they wanted in life. Then one day her kids encouraged her to do the same thing, so she finally went after her dream to be an actor. Since then, she’s kept busy, appearing on shows like :”Frago” and “Homeland,” appearing on stages across Western Canada and elsewhere. She has a YouTube channel called Susan Serrao Sketch ‘N Stuff which is home to her sketch series “got milf?,” her podcast “Completely Off Topic, With Susan Serrao.”

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Cory Janssen, co-founder and co-CEO of AltaML, to explore the next frontier of artificial intelligence—and what it means for Alberta's innovation economy. Cory breaks down how AltaML is helping organizations move from pilot projects to production-scale applications, using industry-specific AI agents to automate complex workflows in construction, healthcare, and beyond. The conversation covers the promise and pitfalls of AI, from the risks of model bias to the future of regulation and global competitiveness. With a focus on applied innovation and responsible deployment, Cory shares why Alberta's talent, values, and entrepreneurial drive make it a prime location to lead in the emerging agentic AI era.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Cory Janssen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coryjanssenAltaML's Website: https://www.altaml.comAltaML's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/altamlAltaML's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/altaml_comAltaML's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/altaml_comAltaML's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@altaml.comCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

What do we owe to the dead? What responsibilities do we inherit from the past, and how do they intersect with the crises of the present? In an era of ecological collapse and cultural dislocation, how can we meaningfully honour ancestral memory when the material sites of remembrance - tombs, villages, traditions - are themselves vanishing? In this episode, sociologist and author Alice Mah joins us to discuss her new book, Red Pockets, a deeply personal yet globally resonant exploration of ancestry, ecological anxiety, and cultural memory. Mah is a writer and Professor of Urban and Environmental Studies at the University of Glasgow. Originally from a small town in northern British Columbia, she has a long-standing interest in ecology and place. Drawing on her experiences tracing her family's lineage from the rice-growing villages of South China, through the Chinatowns of Western Canada where she was raised, to the post-industrial landscapes of Scotland and England where she now lives, Mah reflects on what it means to reckon with a legacy of silence, displacement, and environmental degradation. As Qingming Festival tomb-sweeping traditions fade and wildfires rage across ancestral lands, Mah's meditation on the “hungry ghosts” of forgotten obligations is both an intimate memoir and a cultural history of rupture.  Joining Mah to discuss environmental sociology, intergenerational responsibility, and the often overlooked spiritual dimensions of ecological grief, is journalist and book critic Mythili Rao. If you'd like to become a Member and get access to all our full conversations, plus all of our Members-only content, just visit intelligencesquared.com/membership to find out more. For £4.99 per month you'll also receive: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared episodes, wherever you get your podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series - 15% discount on livestreams and in-person tickets for all Intelligence Squared events  ...  Or Subscribe on Apple for £4.99: - Full-length and ad-free Intelligence Squared podcasts - Bonus Intelligence Squared podcasts, curated feeds and members exclusive series … Already a subscriber? Thank you for supporting our mission to foster honest debate and compelling conversations! Visit intelligencesquared.com to explore all your benefits including ad-free podcasts, exclusive bonus content and early access. … Subscribe to our newsletter here to hear about our latest events, discounts and much more. https://www.intelligencesquared.com/newsletter-signup/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm reconnects with returning guest Jennie Gilbert, a Calgary-based leadership development specialist and long-time SAIT facilitator, to explore the real meaning of feedback at work. Together, they unpack what makes feedback difficult, how power and ego often get in the way, and why leaders need to move from feedback to feedforward. Jennie shares practical strategies for reframing performance conversations and highlights the importance of building social capital and psychological safety in teams. This episode is for people leaders who want to lead with clarity, curiosity, and care.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Jennie Gilbert's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniengilbertSAIT's Website: https://www.sait.caSAIT's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/edu/southern-alberta-institute-of-technology-20153SAIT's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/saitSAIT's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/saitSAIT's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/SAITSAIT's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVAqa3U8cTowb92y4NgLQVgCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

“Mic Checks & Mayhem – The LinkedIn Live Disaster (That Turned Out Kind of Amazing)”What happens when you try to do a live podcast on LinkedIn and everything that could go wrong... does? You get this episode.No-show guest? Check.Blown-out microphones? Oh yeah.Three hosts spiraling into chaos with a cold Noni in hand? Absolutely.But buried inside the madness — real talk about staffing struggles, hospitality culture, the power of enthusiasm, and why we've got to stop glorifying burnout and start promoting the good in this industry.Special shoutout to Dean LeBay for hopping in and saving the day, and congrats to Dominic Padula on launching the NEXT Food Expo in Calgary this September — the biggest thing to hit Western Canada's food scene in over a decade.Sometimes the best shows are the ones that weren't supposed to happen. This is one of them.

“Mic Checks & Mayhem – The LinkedIn Live Disaster (That Turned Out Kind of Amazing)”What happens when you try to do a live podcast on LinkedIn and everything that could go wrong... does? You get this episode.No-show guest? Check.Blown-out microphones? Oh yeah.Three hosts spiraling into chaos with a cold Noni in hand? Absolutely.But buried inside the madness — real talk about staffing struggles, hospitality culture, the power of enthusiasm, and why we've got to stop glorifying burnout and start promoting the good in this industry.Special shoutout to Dean LeBay for hopping in and saving the day, and congrats to Dominic Padula on launching the NEXT Food Expo in Calgary this September — the biggest thing to hit Western Canada's food scene in over a decade.Sometimes the best shows are the ones that weren't supposed to happen. This is one of them.

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm sits down with returning guest Leah Sarich. Leah reflects on her five-year anniversary with Thin Air Labs and how her journalism background has helped her uncover the deeper human truths behind startup success. From securing non-dilutive funding to building founder-first support systems, Leah shares how Thin Air Labs has evolved and why its values matter more than ever in today's ecosystem. She also discusses the realities of founder isolation, the importance of emotional intelligence in leadership, and how Calgary's collaborative startup culture is accelerating meaningful impact.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Leah Sarich's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leahsarichThin Air Labs' Website: https://www.thinairlabs.caThin Air Labs' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/thin-air-labsThin Air Labs' Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thinair_labsThin Air Labs' YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHQyu5u8nMnIpw9e72boUAgCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm sits down with returning guest, Jeremy McCrea. As Managing Director of Equity Research at BMO Capital Markets, Jeremy brings over two decades of experience in the energy sector—and a refreshingly candid take on what it really means to be a better energy investor right now. Together, they unpack how uncertainty around tariffs, political volatility, and market sentiment is affecting investment decisions, and why many Canadian energy companies are being undervalued despite strong fundamentals. Jeremy also breaks down the three key traits he looks for when assessing a company: strong balance sheets, proven economics (like two-times payout), and early-stage innovation that hasn't hit the market radar yet.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.comThank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.comTyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links:Jeremy McCrea's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelseagallowayBMO Capital Markets' Website: https://capitalmarkets.bmo.comBMO Capital Markets' LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bmo-capital-marketsCollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

In this episode of the Awake & Winning Podcast, Kaylor Betts sits down with Maxime Bernier, leader of the People's Party of Canada, for an unfiltered conversation about the current state of Canadian politics. From mass immigration and globalism to vaccine mandates and economic sovereignty, Maxime shares his bold views on what's gone wrong—and what needs to change. Known for being the only federal politician at the trucker convoy, Bernier doesn't hold back as he discusses the failures of traditional conservatives, the rise of political censorship, and why he believes personal freedom is under attack in Canada. Maxime Bernier is a former federal cabinet minister and founder of the PPC, recognized for his outspoken positions on decentralization, free speech, and challenging the globalist agenda.     Episode Highlights: mass immigration, Canadian politics, free speech, conservative values, globalism, PPC policies, vaccine moratorium, Pierre Poliev criticism, WEF agenda, freedom movement, Western Canada, trade war with US       Takeaways:   The growing impact of mass immigration on Canadian systems Why podcasts are becoming essential for uncensored political dialogue The fear traditional leaders have around honest, unscripted conversations Internal dissent is often silenced within mainstream political parties Global organizations like the WEF and UN are influencing Canadian policy What real political opposition could look like in Canada The cost—and value—of standing for personal freedom   If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @thekaylorbetts. Also, please make sure to give us a review and a five star rating if you're loving what we are doing! _____________________________   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hon.maximebernier/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/maximebernier.ppc YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMR4SQfGkEoiNfyaG_22Baw Websites | https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/ X | https://x.com/MaximeBernier  _____________________________   IMPORTANT UPDATES:   Check out the Awake & Winning Website | https://awakeandwinning.com/ Join the Awake & Winning Life AW-cademy | https://theawlife.com/ Join the Awake & Winning Business AW-cademy | https://theawbiz.com Join the Awake & Winning POD-cademy | http://yourwinningpodcast.com/ Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ Join Kaylor's Newsletter | https://awakeandwinning.lpages.co/optin/   _____________________________     If you enjoyed the episode, please be sure to take a screenshot and share it out on Instagram and tag @thekaylorbetts. Also, please make sure to give us a review and a five star rating if you're loving what we are doing! _____________________________   RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:   Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/hon.maximebernier/ Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/maximebernier.ppc YouTube | https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMR4SQfGkEoiNfyaG_22Baw Websites | https://www.peoplespartyofcanada.ca/ X | https://x.com/MaximeBernier  _____________________________   IMPORTANT UPDATES:   Check out the Awake & Winning Website | https://awakeandwinning.com/ Join the Awake & Winning Life AW-cademy | https://theawlife.com/ Join the Awake & Winning Business AW-cademy | https://theawbiz.com Join the Awake & Winning POD-cademy | http://yourwinningpodcast.com/ Follow Kaylor on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/thekaylorbetts/ Join Kaylor's Newsletter | https://awakeandwinning.lpages.co/optin/   _____________________________  

Today's episode is the final part of three parts ~ 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:49 Signs, visions, dreams 00:12:00 Protector land spirits 00:16:00 Tests, conceptual collapse and faith 00:20:00 Meditation boxes 0023:30 Sky burial 00:28:00 Sri Lanka vipassana reform 00:29:30  Khenpo Jigme Phuntsok and Larung Gar 00:32:00 Modernity, realization and tacit knowledge 00:39:00 Old world preservation 00:43:50 Yidam neuroscience and dilution 00:46:00 Changes in education system 00:49:00 Yogini tulkus and titles 00:57:00 The Gebchak way, peer-pressure and self-responsibility 01:03:00 Becoming a translator 01:07:00 Disrobing 01:10:00 Historical rarity of terms Rigpa and dzogchen 01:12:00 Character of yoginis and aspirations ༓ Listen to Part One here: On Gebchak's History & Yogic Activity in the Realm of the Meditators https://oliviaclementine.com/elizabet... ༓ Listen to Part Two here: On Embodied Practitioners of Tsa-lung Inner Fire & Dzogchen https://oliviaclementine.com/elizabeth-mcdougal-gebchak-yoginis-part-two/ ༓ Podcast website & transcripts https://oliviaclementine.com/podcasts ~ About Elizabeth Elizabeth McDougal, known also as Tenzin Chozom, grew up in Western Canada and then trained as a Buddhist nun in India and on the Tibetan Plateau for seventeen years. Towards the end of her time as a nun – she studied a Masters of Indian philosophy at Banaras Hindu University and then a PhD (2021) at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on the modernisation of Tibetan Buddhist practice lineages and on pedagogy as a crucial bridge in translating pre-modern wisdom traditions to the modern world. Elizabeth currently lives in Australia with her human and animal family where she lectures at Nan Tien Institute in applied Buddhist studies. She continues to serve as a Tibetan-to-English translator for Gebchak Wangdrak Rinpoche and other practice lineage lamas. Elizabeth published a book in 2024 called “The Words and World of Gebchak Nunnery: Tantric Meditation in Context.” Images included: 1: Of two Gebchak yoginis by Jerome Raphalen 2: Yoginis looking out in ceremony to a sacred feminine vulva form in the landscape

Watch This Episode On YouTubeIt takes a really special filmmaker to write, act, direct, produce their debut feature film. Well, let's go to Western Canada to find out in Caitlyn Sponheimer, the dynamo behind the film WILD GOAT SURF (2023), which had its US premiere in the beginning of April.If it was my dream world, it would open in a thousand theaters, but look for it on streaming on May 20th.In this episode, Caitlyn and I discuss:she does everything in her latest film -- acting, directing, writing, producing -- how did she get started? "I wasn't being seen for the type of roles I wanted to be seen for"; "I just kept making stuff";why don't more actors make that jump to writing and directing?her path to feature filmmaking. It started with an indelibly titled short, KITTY'S NAUGHTY KNICKERS (2019) and followed the supposed "path" for indie filmmakers. Does she wish it was different?the incredible cinematography, writing, acting -- everything -- in her film WILD GOAT SURF;the brilliance of Shayelin Martin, the protagonist in the film, and how she found such an incredible actress;how Caitlyn eventually decided to act in the film and what that means for indie filmmaking and casting -- "it's a balance of names...and budget"; "it has to be an actor I want to work with and respect so much...not just a name";the mission of her production company, CouKuma Productions, to empower female voices and how that can be tested in the casting process;how she decided on the release strategy for WILD GOAT SURF, including getting picked up by Tribeca Studios;how should indie filmmakers look at Canada as a film market?what's next for this brilliantly talented filmmaker?Caitlyn's Indie Film Highlight: SHE DIES TOMORROW (2020) dir. by Amy Seimetz; THE WOLVES (2019) dir. by Samuel Kishi; VIOLENT (2014) dir. by Andrew Huculiak and cinematography by Joseph SchweersLinks:Follow Caitlyn On InstagramSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/first-time-go/exclusive-content

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm invites Arielle Land, Director of Operations at Movement 51, to discuss empowering women in venture capital. Arielle shares how Movement51, a nonprofit arm of The 51, seeks to tackle the significant gender disparity in venture capital funding, where women, despite representing 51% of the population, receive less than 5% of venture capital. Through focused education and support, Movement51 teaches female founders to pitch to investors effectively and helps aspiring and existing investors navigate early-stage investing with an inclusive approach.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com Tyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links: Arielle Land's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ariellelandMovement51's Website: https://www.movement51.orgMovement51's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/movement51Movement51's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_the51Movement51's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/_The51Collisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

When you hear about separatism in Canada, you may immediately think of Quebec. But in recent years, a growing separatist movement in Western Canada has emerged as a possible threat to national unity. With provincial governments in Alberta and Saskatchewan increasingly at odds with the federal government in Ottawa, is the future of confederation on the ballot in this election? Host David Smith speaks with Jon Roe from the Angus Reid Institute about the latest public opinion research on separatism in different regions of the country.We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

In this episode, host Tyler Chisholm is joined by Sandra Clarkson, the inspiring CEO of the Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre Society. This episode promises to inform and educate and inspire listeners to reflect on their role in shaping a community where everyone has the security of a home. Tune in to discover how you can be part of a movement to transform lives and build a stronger, more equitable Calgary.This episode is brought to you by clearmotive marketing. When it comes to marketing that truly matters to your business, clearmotive is your go-to partner. With a proven track record of more than 15 years, they understand what makes your business tick. Learn more at https://www.clearmotive.ca and discover how clearmotive can help your marketing thrive.We're on social media! Follow us for episodes you might have missed and key insights on Western Canada directly on your feeds.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/collisionsyycLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/collisions-yycYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@collisionsyycWebsite: https://www.collisionsyyc.com Thank you for tuning into Collisions YYC!Remember to subscribe and follow us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts so you never miss an episode.If you loved the episode, please leave us a 5-star review and share the show with your friends! These things really help us reach more potential fans and share everything that's amazing about Western Canada.We sincerely appreciate your support of our local podcast.Host links:Tyler's website: https://www.tylerchisholm.com Tyler's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchisholmGuest links: Sandra Clarkson's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-clarkson-40233815Calgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre's Website: https://www.calgarydropin.caCalgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/calgary-drop-in-&-rehab-centre-societyCalgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/calgarydropinCalgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/calgarydropinCalgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre's Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/calgarydropinCalgary Drop-In & Rehab Centre's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-lCa0FDmfEH7v-1u5yAUACollisions YYC is a Tyler Chisholm original production // Brought to you by clearmotive marketing

Soil Health Revolution: Unlocking the Potential Beneath Your Feet | Growing the Future Mastermind Join host Dan Aberhart in the 'Engine of the Soil Igniting the Evergreen Revolution' webinar as he speaks with Greg Patterson, CEO and founder of A&L Canada Laboratories. This webinar, presented by A&L Canada Laboratories and Growing the Future Productions, gathers a powerhouse of agronomic expertise to discuss soil health and its transformative potential in agriculture. Greg shares his 40 years of experience and unveils a comprehensive soil health series that will bring agronomic insights to farmers in Western Canada and beyond. The session explores the history of green revolutions, the importance of soil microbiomes, balanced fertility, and innovative techniques to boost crop yields while maintaining environmental sustainability. Engage with the discussion, learn about the groundbreaking Soil Health Index, and discover how proper soil management can revolutionize agricultural productivity. Stay tuned for future sessions and masterclasses aimed at elevating agronomy practices globally. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 01:30 Excitement for Soil Health Series 03:04 Greg Patterson's Vision and Goals 06:00 Historical Overview of Fertility 06:18 The First Green Revolution 08:23 The Second Green Revolution 09:24 The Evergreen Revolution 09:50 Plant-Microbe Interactions 11:36 Soil Health and Microbial Activity 16:18 Case Study: Potato Production 19:49 A&L Biologicals and Soil Health 25:56 Balanced Fertility and Nutrient Management 33:14 Q&A Session: Soil Health and Fertility 47:59 Impact of Agriculture on Organic Matter 49:46 The Role of Sulfur in Soil Health 52:47 Microbial Activity and Soil Moisture 01:02:10 No-Till Farming and Soil Stratification 01:09:29 Soil Health Index and Microbial Populations 01:23:21 Introducing the Growing the Future Mastermind

Mark interviews Suzy Vadori, Calgary Bestselling author of The Fountain Series, the founder of the Inspired Writing Community, a Resident Writing Coach for Writers Helping Writers, and the host of the Show, Don't Tell Writing Podcast. Prior to the interview, Mark shares a brief personal update and a word from this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by the Show, Don't Tell Writing Podcast with Suzy Vadori. In this weekly show, Suzy brings you writing techniques, best practices, motivation, inspirational stories from real live authors out there making it in the world, and actionable advice that can help you turn that book you're writing into the bestseller you know deep down that it can be. During their interview, Mark and Suzy talk about: The last time Suzy was on the podcast in an episode talking about doing a book launch in collaboration with her local bookstore A little bit about who Suzy is and what she is passionate about Suzy's background that includes having a Commerce Bachelors Degree and being a Chief Operating Officer for a startup Suzy's main superpower, which is to take enormous amounts of information, feed them into her brain, and then to determine a path forward Applying skills that come from outside writing into the writing world The Suzy Vadori umbrella and how that came about The areas that Suzy is most passionate about helping writers with: the actual writing The myth that writing talent is all your need to be successful The free newsletter Suzy sends out to writers and some of the content that's contained within it Some of the tools Suzy uses to evaluate a writer's manuscript Suzy's "Show Don't Tell" Podcast The book that Suzy is currently working on which aligns with the branding for her podcast Advice that Suzy would offer to beginning writers And more . . .   After the interview Mark reflects on something Suzy said about bringing in skills and experience from outside the writing world.   Links of Interest: Suzy Vadori's Website Show, Don't Tell Writing Podcast EP 142 - Strategies For Launching a Book During a Pandemic with Suzy Vadori Buy Mark a Coffee Patreon for Stark Reflections EP 353 - Tao Wong on The Toronto Indie Author Conference Alex Lifeson's Speech on Behalf of Rush at Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Mark's YouTube channel Mark's Stark Reflections on Writing & Publishing Newsletter (Signup) An Author's Guide to Working With Bookstores and Libraries The Relaxed Author Buy eBook Direct Buy Audiobook Direct Publishing Pitfalls for Authors An Author's Guide to Working with Libraries & Bookstores Wide for the Win Mark's Canadian Werewolf Books This Time Around (Short Story) A Canadian Werewolf in New York Stowe Away (Novella) Fear and Longing in Los Angeles Fright Nights, Big City Lover's Moon Hex and the City Only Monsters in the Building The Canadian Mounted: A Trivia Guide to Planes, Trains and Automobiles Yippee Ki-Yay Motherf*cker: A Trivia Guide to Die Hard Merry Christmas! Shitter Was Full!: A Trivia Guide to National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation   Suzy Vadori is Calgary Bestselling Author of The Fountain Series (The Fountain, The West Woods, Wall of Wishes). This fantastical series has received three Aurora Nominations for Best Young Adult Novel. She is represented by Naomi Davis of Bookends Literary Agency. Suzy is the founder of the Inspired Writing Community, a Resident Writing Coach for Writers Helping Writers, a touring member of the Young Alberta Book Society (YABS) and a Program Manager for When Words Collide (WWC), a festival for readers and writers. Suzy specializes in breaking down complex writing concepts for newer writers into manageable steps, to get the book idea exploding in their minds onto the page in a way that will make readers take notice. She works with both fiction and nonfiction writers, in Memoir, Mystery, Thriller, Fantasy, Science Fiction, Women's Fiction, Romance, Middle Grade, and of course, Young Adult. Suzy is an Advanced Certified Book Coach from Jennie Nash's Author Accelerator. Suzy speaks to youth and adult audiences across Western Canada about how writing can unlock doors and help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be.   The introductory, end, and bumper music for this podcast (“Laser Groove”) was composed and produced by Kevin MacLeod of www.incompetech.com and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0  

Global leaders bracing for US President Donald Trump's to unveil tariff plan. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre outlines plan to respond to new US tariffs.  Mark Carney pauses campaigning to return to Ottawa for tariff annoucement.  Jagmeet Singh and federal NDP may be looking for a boost from provincial New Democrats in Western Canada. US federal judge dismisses corruption case against New York City mayor Eric Adams.  Canadian gun license applications are hitting record highs.

Send us a textIn Season 5, Episode 177 of Boroughs & Burbs, we take a deep dive into the thriving real estate markets of Western Canada with three leading experts. Randy Dyck of EXP Realty, along with Zahra Jiwa and Rez Jiwa of REMAX, share their insights into the evolving real estate landscape across British Columbia, Alberta, and beyond. Discover the hot markets, investment opportunities, and key trends driving Western Canada's real estate boom. From luxury homes to family properties, our guests discuss the unique demands of the region's buyers and sellers, the impact of international interest, and what's next for these dynamic markets. Tune in for valuable knowledge about one of Canada's most sought-after real estate regions.

Patricia Phillips is CEO and Chair of The PBA Group of Companies, a diversified real estate company headquartered in Calgary, Alberta celebrating its 60th anniversary in 2025. Since her appointment in 2005 - at a time when fewer than 1 in 50 Canadian CEOs were women - Patricia has led PBA's transformation from one of the city's leading landowners and property managers into one of the most innovative developers in Western Canada. Drawing on her international experience in finance and energy, Patricia has spearheaded PBA's creation of a distinctive ‘managed development' model attracting global hospitality and capital partners while transforming Calgary's hospitality market. As CEO she has presided over a period of robust growth in the face of a challenging market, a transformative expansion of the team, and the adoption of a new strategic direction that promises to take the company well beyond its roots. During her tenure with PBA Group, the team has been awarded several prestigious awards such as Fodor's - Best Hotel Travel Award, Autograph Collection Opening of the Year and a Michelin Key – one of the first awarded in Canada for The Dorian Hotel development, while leading over $2 Billion accretive transactions. In addition to chairing PBA, PBA Hotels and The Phillips Foundation (which she co-founded), Patricia currently sits on several private and non-profit boards, including Jostle, Headversity (which she chairs), WITHORG (Women In Tourism And Hospitality) and The Glenbow Museum. Before PBA, Patricia established a stellar 28-year track record in business that began on Wall Street. After competing at a national level in alpine racing and achieving an economics degree, Magnum Cum Laude, from Mount Holyoke College (one of the Ivy League's ‘Seven Sisters'), and an MBA from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas, Austin. She began her career as a trade policy advisor for the Tokyo Round of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT) in Geneva. This led to a coveted offer from Credit Suisse First Boston, where she became one of the first female Financial Analysts on Wall Street. Join Our Community of Canadian Entrepreneurs! Entrepreneurs are the driving force behind Canada's economy, and we're here to support them every step of the way. For exclusive insights, tips, and success stories from Canada's top business leaders, subscribe to our YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Want to stay ahead with the latest #entrepreneur podcasts, business strategies, and news? Don't miss out—subscribe to our bi-weekly newsletter for updates delivered straight to your inbox! Join thousands of Canadian entrepreneurs who rely on us for the resources they need to succeed.

Today's episode is part two of three parts. ~ Time notes: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:15 Subtle body, mind and prana 00:11:30 Yidam and reflections of the universe 00:13:40 Tsa-lung and trulkhor 00:18:51 Modernization influence on dedication, asceticism and health. 00:24:00 Chu Rey, wet sheet ceremony 00:31:00 Tsa-lung lama Jamtsen Chodron 00:33:40 Chudlen retreats 00:37:00 Mundane and sacred, collective and individual 00:39:00 Togal and trekchod 100 day winter practice 00:46:00 On memorization and reading as a means of realization 00:50:00 Tantric practice form of learning 01:00:00  Yogin Pema Dorje and a song of devotion 01:06:00 Yogin Pema Drimed 01:13:00 Sherab Zangmo and Urgyen Chodron 01:16:00 Sky burial 01:21:00 Recognizing signs 01:24:00 Cultivating a whole person ༓ Listen to Part One here: On Gebchak's History & Yogic Activity in the Realm of the Meditators https://oliviaclementine.com/elizabeth-mcdougal-the-gebchak-yoginis-part-one/   About Elizabeth: Elizabeth McDougal, known also as Tenzin Chozom, grew up in Western Canada and then trained as a Buddhist nun in India and on the Tibetan Plateau for seventeen years. Towards the end of her time as a nun – she studied a Masters of Indian philosophy at Banaras Hindu University and then a PhD (2021) at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on the modernisation of Tibetan Buddhist practice lineages and on pedagogy as a crucial bridge in translating pre-modern wisdom traditions to the modern world. Elizabeth currently lives in Australia with her human and animal family where she lectures at Nan Tien Institute in applied Buddhist studies. She continues to serve as a Tibetan-to-English translator for Gebchak Wangdrak Rinpoche and other practice lineage lamas. Elizabeth published a book in 2024 called “The Words and World of Gebchak Nunnery: Tantric Meditation in Context.”  

Bill Giofu is the Founder of Sophia Models and Talent, a premier modeling and talent agency based in Calgary, Alberta. With a modeling career that began in 1986 in Regina, Saskatchewan, he has worked across North America, Europe, and Asia, and has appeared in over 40 television commercials, videos, and film productions. In 1996, Bill opened the Calgary office of Mode Models, serving as Agency Director and developing it into one of Western Canada's most successful modeling agencies. In 2010, he established Sophia Models, leveraging over 35 years of industry experience to develop and promote highly sought-after talent. In this episode… Breaking into the modeling industry can feel like an impossible task. With countless aspiring models vying for limited opportunities, how do you stand out? And for brands looking to hire the right talent, how do they ensure they're working with professionals who can deliver? Bill Giofu, a successful entrepreneur in the modeling industry, shares his expertise in navigating the ever-changing modeling landscape. As a former international model turned agency owner, he has firsthand knowledge of scouting and developing talent while adapting to industry trends. Bill emphasizes the importance of a diverse portfolio, professional representation, and building strong industry relationships. He also highlights how brands can benefit from working with agencies to find the right talent efficiently and avoid common pitfalls in the hiring process. In this episode of the Inspired Insider Podcast, Dr. Jeremy Weisz interviews Bill Giofu, Founder of Sophia Models and Talent, about the business of modeling and talent representation. Bill discusses how he built his agency, the changing standards in the modeling industry, and how he helps talent secure international opportunities. He also shares insights on working with major brands, the challenges of running a talent agency, and how social media has impacted the industry.

Today's episode is part one of three parts that will be shared over the coming weeks.  Time notes: 00:00:00 Introduction 00:01:51 Elizabeth's early years at Jetsunma Tenzin Palmo's retreat place, and about the Togdens and Togdenmas 00:07:14 What led Elizabeth to Gebchak gonpa. 00:09:00 The initial meeting between Wandrak Rinpoche and the Gebchak yoginis 00:15:00 How Elizabeth spent her time at Gebchak gonpa 00:18:40 Nangchen as a fertile ground for yogis 00:23:00 Gebchak founder Tsang-Yang Gyamtso & the Rime period 00:29:37 The way of the yogin scholar 00:37:00 The first Tsokyni Rinpoche's, vision  00:44:00 Karma mudra and the early years at Gebchak with yogins and yoginis 00:55:00 Origin and preservation of practice texts at Gebchak 00:56:00 The yogini Sherab Zangmo 00:59:00 Rebuilding Gebchak 01:05:00 The Royal Family 01:08:00 Gebchak practice path 01:15:00 16 retreat divisions and yidam accomplishment 01:28:00 Typical day during drubchen periods 01:34:00 Typical day outside drubchen ~ About Elizabeth: Elizabeth McDougal, known also as Tenzin Chozom, grew up in Western Canada and then trained as a Buddhist nun in India and on the Tibetan Plateau for seventeen years. Towards the end of her time as a nun – she studied a Masters of Indian philosophy at Banaras Hindu University and then a PhD (2021) at the University of Sydney. Her research focuses on the modernisation of Tibetan Buddhist practice lineages and on pedagogy as a crucial bridge in translating pre-modern wisdom traditions to the modern world. Elizabeth currently lives in Australia with her human and animal family where she lectures at Nan Tien Institute in applied Buddhist studies. She continues to serve as a Tibetan-to-English translator for Gebchak Wangdrak Rinpoche and other practice lineage lamas.  Elizabeth published a book in 2024 called "The Words and World of Gebchak Nunnery: Tantric Meditation in Context." ~ Podcast website & transcripts https://oliviaclementine.com/podcasts  

We are continuing our limited series about Canadian food culture, More Than Maple. This week, I welcome two guests who share their respective lived experiences in food justice and bringing indigenous cuisine to a wider audience in Western Canada. Meet  BC-based food systems activist Abra Brynne, and Chef Brittany Stoney of Bernadette's, an Indigenous restaurant in Edmonton, Alberta.Heritage Radio Network is a listener supported nonprofit podcast network. Support Eat Your Heartland Out by becoming a member!Eat Your Heartland Out is Powered by Simplecast.

Today, we're looking at a reporter asking President Trump about a movement in Western Canada that could see Alberta, Saskatchewan and perhaps more breakaway and join the United States. “It's true, a lot of people in Canada are liking becoming our beautiful, cherished 51st state,” the president said. Plus, Jagmeet Singh took aim at Trump during an unhinged rant at a conference in Montreal. There, the NDP leader called the U.S. president a “fascist” and called on Canada to bar Trump from entering the country to attend the upcoming G7 summit. And finally, unnamed sponsors have been dropping out of Toronto's Pride parade. Organizers cite the change in the U.S. administration as a reason, with companies in shifting away from backing divisive diversity, equity and inclusion events.