Download Flash Player to view this content.

Definitely Not the Opera | Aug 4, 2012 | 12:42

A visit to Ali Saeed's corner store (August 4, 2012)

For the summer months, something different on the DNTO podcast: we'll give you one of our favourite stories of the year, with a "behind the scenes" look at the story. This week: guest host Rosanna Deerchild visits Ali Saeed's corner store... and finds out why it's like a community centre.

Now Playing on CBC Radio Help Refresh

CBC Radio One

Listen Live Ottawa change

Now Playing:

WorldLink01:00 AM to 02:00 AM - EDT

CBC Radio 2

Listen Live Eastern change

Now Playing:

Nightstream12:00 AM to 06:00 AM - EDT

CBC Radio 3

Listen Live Radio 3

Now Playing:

Program information temporarily unavailable.
See what is playing on all streams > Check out the brand new CBC Music service with 40 online radio stations.

1 of 27

Sort by:
Featured
Most Recent
Most Popular
Definitely Not the Opera - DNTO is throwing a party (May 18, 2013)May 18, 2013 | 1:20:12Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is throwing a party (May 18, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is throwing a party (May 18, 2013) May 18, 2013 | 1:20:12Put on your party hats, pour a drink, and grab a favour - because this week, DNTO looks at parties! What is it about social gatherings that brings out the best and worst in us?
Definitely Not the Opera - DNTO is throwing a party (May 18, 2013)May 18, 2013 | 1:20:12Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is throwing a party (May 18, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is throwing a party (May 18, 2013) May 18, 2013 | 1:20:12Put on your party hats, pour a drink, and grab a favour - because this week, DNTO looks at parties! What is it about social gatherings that brings out the best and worst in us?
Definitely Not the Opera - What happened when you were "outed?" (May 11, 2013)May 11, 2013 | 1:12:43Definitely Not the Opera What happened when you were "outed?" (May 11, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera What happened when you were "outed?" (May 11, 2013) May 11, 2013 | 1:12:43There are few times in life when we're completely open with people... but what happens when we are? This week, DNTO looks at those moments when we step out of the shadows and reveal our true identities.
Definitely Not the Opera - YourDNTO "Lemons" Part 1 May 7, 2013May 7, 2013 | 25:00Definitely Not the Opera YourDNTO "Lemons" Part 1 May 7, 2013 Audio
Definitely Not the Opera YourDNTO "Lemons" Part 1 May 7, 2013 May 7, 2013 | 25:00
Definitely Not the Opera - YourDNTO "Lemons" Part 2, May 7, 2013May 7, 2013 | 27:29Definitely Not the Opera YourDNTO "Lemons" Part 2, May 7, 2013 Audio
Definitely Not the Opera YourDNTO "Lemons" Part 2, May 7, 2013 May 7, 2013 | 27:29
Definitely Not the Opera - DNTO is your number one fan! (May 4, 2013)May 4, 2013 | 1:10:30Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is your number one fan! (May 4, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is your number one fan! (May 4, 2013) May 4, 2013 | 1:10:30From the Beatles to Bieber, from "Star Wars" to the Senators - we're all a fan of something. So this week, DNTO asks: what does our obsession with people and products say about us? And how does it feel to be the object of adoration?
Definitely Not the Opera - DNTO is making lemonade. You're invited! (Apr. 27, 2013)Apr 27, 2013 | 1:13:48Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is making lemonade. You're invited! (Apr. 27, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is making lemonade. You're invited! (Apr. 27, 2013) Apr 27, 2013 | 1:13:48The poet Henry Wadsworth Longfellow once wrote, "Into every life, a little rain must fall." But sometimes a lot of rain falls - and you're stuck in a bad situation. So this week, DNTO wonders - when life hands you lemons, do you make lemonade?
Definitely Not the Opera - Your DNTO "Hypocrite Moment" Block 1Apr 23, 2013 | 25:01Definitely Not the Opera Your DNTO "Hypocrite Moment" Block 1 Audio
Definitely Not the Opera Your DNTO "Hypocrite Moment" Block 1 Apr 23, 2013 | 25:01
Definitely Not the Opera - Your DNTO "Hypocrite Moment" Block 2Apr 23, 2013 | 27:31Definitely Not the Opera Your DNTO "Hypocrite Moment" Block 2 Audio
Definitely Not the Opera Your DNTO "Hypocrite Moment" Block 2 Apr 23, 2013 | 27:31
Definitely Not the Opera - Shandley McMurray's "mommy" momentApr 22, 2013 | 4:31Definitely Not the Opera Shandley McMurray's "mommy" moment Audio
Definitely Not the Opera Shandley McMurray's "mommy" moment Apr 22, 2013 | 4:31Mom and writer Shandley McMurray shares the story of how a simple request from her son caused an emotional tailspin (Mar. 20, 2013)
Definitely Not the Opera - DNTO is live at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival! (Apr. 20, 2013)Apr 20, 2013 | 1:19:04Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is live at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival! (Apr. 20, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera DNTO is live at the Winnipeg Comedy Festival! (Apr. 20, 2013) Apr 20, 2013 | 1:19:04Live from the Winnipeg Comedy Festival, DNTO looks at what happens when the parent-child relationship is flipped on its head. Stories from Dean Jenkinson, Diana Frances, Zarqa Nawaz, Niigaan Sinclair, and Bill Richardson, plus music from Imaginary Cities!
Definitely Not the Opera - Do as DNTO says, not as DNTO does! (Apr. 13, 2013)Apr 13, 2013 | 1:06:59Definitely Not the Opera Do as DNTO says, not as DNTO does! (Apr. 13, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera Do as DNTO says, not as DNTO does! (Apr. 13, 2013) Apr 13, 2013 | 1:06:59This week, DNTO explores our most contradictory of behaviours: hypocrisy. Because at some point, chances are you've said one thing but ended up doing the exact opposite. And what happens after you realize you're a walking contradiction?
Definitely Not the Opera - DNTO goes bargain hunting (Apr. 6, 2013)Apr 6, 2013 | 1:11:18Definitely Not the Opera DNTO goes bargain hunting (Apr. 6, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera DNTO goes bargain hunting (Apr. 6, 2013) Apr 6, 2013 | 1:11:18From garage sales to thrift stores to boxing day deals - we all love a bargain. But how far is too far to go for a good deal? This week on DNTO, we're capturing those moments when you got more than you bargained for.
Definitely Not the Opera - It's DNTO - what are the odds? (Mar. 30, 2013)Mar 30, 2013 | 1:11:04Definitely Not the Opera It's DNTO - what are the odds? (Mar. 30, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera It's DNTO - what are the odds? (Mar. 30, 2013) Mar 30, 2013 | 1:11:04At some point in our lives we've all asked the question: what are the chances? From unexpected pregnancies to lottery wins - facing the odds can be an exciting, nerve-wracking, disappointing, thrilling experience. So when did you face the odds?
Definitely Not the Opera - DNTO experiences a "fashion crisis" (Mar. 23, 2013)Mar 23, 2013 | 1:07:46Definitely Not the Opera DNTO experiences a "fashion crisis" (Mar. 23, 2013) Audio
Definitely Not the Opera DNTO experiences a "fashion crisis" (Mar. 23, 2013) Mar 23, 2013 | 1:07:46The clothes that we choose to wear are a big part of the image we present to the world. But what happens when your clothes don't send the message you want them to?

1 of 27