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Q | Feb 28, 2013
Giorgi Gogia, from Human Rights Watch, on how a novel about a friendship between two Azerbaijani men and their Armenian neighbours made the author a target in his own country. Legendary Canadian comedian Martin Short on his life, career and unique role promoting Canadian talent. Writer Peter Frase on defending rude service.
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The Current | Feb 28, 2013
Head to YouTube and you can watch dozens of scenarios to a problem with older or elderly drivers. Statistically,drivers aged 80-plus almost have the accident rate of the most dangerous driving demographic ... the under 24s. And in Sudbury they are the target of a police tip-line urging other drivers to call in to report any seemingly erratic or dangerous elderly driver. Simple public safety in action? Or age discrimination?
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Mainstreet NS | Mar 1, 2013
A team led by our oceans guy, Boris Worm, has found that about 100 million sharks die every year, and the biggest preventable culprit is fishing. He explains the significance of his finding.
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And the Winner Is | Feb 26, 2013
As a boy in pre-war Austria, Georg Tintner played the piano, sang with the Vienna Boys Choir, and composed his own music. By the time World War Two broke out, he was also a conductor. But Georg Tintner was a conductor with Jewish roots. And so, after the Anschluss in 1938, he was fired. By 1942, Mr. Tintner made his way to New Zealand, and for the better part of the next forty-five years of his life, he served as a conductor across New Zealand, Australia and South Africa. But in 1987, he moved to Halifax, where he would leave his mark as the conductor of Symphony Nova Scotia. He died in Halifax on October 2, 1999.
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Tapestry | Feb 22, 2013
We take a look at how doubt and skepticism can be essential ingredients to faith. Mary meets Rabbi Rami Shapiro - a rabbi who says he isn't religious, but rather a curious, holy rascal. She also talks to Michael Shermer, the founder of Skeptic Magazine. He's held his own against Deepak Chopra in a go round on consciousness and quantum physics.
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Nov 30, 2012 | 26:30This is That Iowa marriage town, Windsor public gathering, Nova Scotia Shakespeare, visual allergies, guitar duo AudioThis is That Iowa marriage town, Windsor public gathering, Nova Scotia Shakespeare, visual allergies, guitar duo Nov 30, 2012 | 26:30This week: We interview the mayor of the Iowa town that is trying to pass a law that all residents over 21 years of age must be married.
Our international correspondent Chris Redman joins us live from Windsor, Ontario to tell us why thousands of people have taken to the streets. We talk with a Nova Scotia man who believes that he is the rightful heir to the estate of William Shakespeare. Peter Oldring profiles Emily Stuart, a third year student at the University of Nanaimo who suffers from ‘visual allergies’. Pat Kelly speaks with Canada’s fastest finger-pickin’ duo, Stan and Kip Hedgeman. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to a story we ran last week about a Hamilton educator who refuses to award students a mark of 100%.
Nov 28, 2012 | 5:11This is That Headline: University of Nanaimo sued after refusing to accommodate student with ‘visual allergies’ AudioThis is That Headline: University of Nanaimo sued after refusing to accommodate student with ‘visual allergies’ Nov 28, 2012 | 5:11Peter Oldring profiles 'visual allergy' sufferer Emily Stuart and her legal case against her university.
Nov 23, 2012 | 26:30This is That 100 percent ban, Canadian cartoonist, Victoria walking lanes, Iced Knights AudioThis is That 100 percent ban, Canadian cartoonist, Victoria walking lanes, Iced Knights Nov 23, 2012 | 26:30This week: We talk to the Hamilton educator that is refusing to award students with a mark of 100 percent. We hit the streets to find out what winter sports you like to do. Peter Oldring sits down with Canada’s most famous cartoonist Howard Murphy. The city of Victoria is implementing a new system of traffic lanes on their sidewalks.
We profile the “Harlem Globetrotters of Curling,” Saskatoon’s Iced Knights. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the story we ran last week about Cromwell, BC clear cutting all of the trees to pay for repairs to their hockey rink.
Nov 23, 2012 | 4:24This is That Headline: Northwest Terry and Torry celebrate 40 years AudioThis is That Headline: Northwest Terry and Torry celebrate 40 years Nov 23, 2012 | 4:24Peter Oldring sits down with Howard Murphy the creator of the beloved Canadian cartoon strip, Terry and Torry.
Nov 21, 2012 | 4:16This is That Hamilton teachers no longer allowed to award students 100% AudioThis is That Hamilton teachers no longer allowed to award students 100% Nov 21, 2012 | 4:16Peter Oldring speak with Gary Sheppard about Hamilton's new policy of not awarding students marks of 100%.
Nov 16, 2012 | 26:30This is That BC timber drive, Quarters, football referee makeup, digital province AudioThis is That BC timber drive, Quarters, football referee makeup, digital province Nov 16, 2012 | 26:30This week: We talk to a representative from the town of Cromwell, British Columbia about their fundraising timber drive. Our microphones profile Quarters, a new ultra-discount, retail franchise.
Pat Kelly speaks with football referee Rick Gallant about the dispute he is having with the CFL over the right to be allowed to wear cosmetic make-up while officiating this year’s Grey Cup. Peter Oldring brings us a feature length documentary about a 'digital province.' Plus, we play your calls in reaction to a story we ran last week about a town in Texas that has put sugar in their water supply to encourage residents to drink more water.
Nov 14, 2012 | 4:30This is That Headline: CFL referees no longer allowed to wear cosmetic make-up during games AudioThis is That Headline: CFL referees no longer allowed to wear cosmetic make-up during games Nov 14, 2012 | 4:30Pat Kelly's interview with Rick Gallant about his decision to sit out the 100th Grey Cup.
Nov 9, 2012 | 26:30This is That Texas sugar water, Bring Your Kids to Work Day, Newfoundland apology, 'no gambling' casino AudioThis is That Texas sugar water, Bring Your Kids to Work Day, Newfoundland apology, 'no gambling' casino Nov 9, 2012 | 26:30This week: We talk to the utilities commissioner of a town in Texas that has put sugar into the water supply to encourage the residents to drink more water. We hit the streets to find out how you’re making out with your shopping. We talk to a Winnipeg man that is trying to ban 'Bring Your Kids to Work Day'. Newfoundland MP Lyle Pender is petitioning the government to make all of the other Canadian provinces issue his province an official apology. We profile Canada’s first “no gambling” casino. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the Kingston, Ontario mother who is trying to have Halloween regulated.
Nov 7, 2012 | 4:58This is That Headline: Texas town adds sugar to water supply to encourage residents to drink more water AudioThis is That Headline: Texas town adds sugar to water supply to encourage residents to drink more water Nov 7, 2012 | 4:58Pat Kelly speaks with the Utilities Commissioner of a town in Texas that is adding sugar to their drinking water.
Nov 2, 2012 | 26:30This is That Kingston Halloween, Canadian password, spring TV preview, fastest donkey AudioThis is That Kingston Halloween, Canadian password, spring TV preview, fastest donkey Nov 2, 2012 | 26:30This week: Kingston, Ontario is trying to get Halloween celebrations regulated next year. MP Herb Olsen comes on the show to explain why, Canada had to forfeit a substantial trade deal with Germany. Our entertainment correspondent fills us in on all the exciting Canadian television shows coming to households across the country this spring. Peter Oldring brings us a heart-warming documentary about a very fast donkey with the heart of a racehorse. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to a story we ran last about a Paris Fashion magazine ranking Canada in the list of the “Top 5 Countries with the Most Unattractive People.”
Oct 31, 2012 | 4:21This is That Headline: Kingston, ON to ban: witch’s cauldrons, tombstones, and scary pumpkins from Halloween next year AudioThis is That Headline: Kingston, ON to ban: witch’s cauldrons, tombstones, and scary pumpkins from Halloween next year Oct 31, 2012 | 4:21Peter Oldring speaks to concerned mother, Diane Burns about why she is trying to regulate Halloween in Kingston, Ontario.
Oct 26, 2012 | 26:30This is That Ugly Canadians, bless you ban, Manitoba white debris, Trans-Canada enthusiast, sod hut hotel AudioThis is That Ugly Canadians, bless you ban, Manitoba white debris, Trans-Canada enthusiast, sod hut hotel Oct 26, 2012 | 26:30This week: We find out why Canada was voted in the "Top 5 Countries with the most unattractive people" by a Paris fashion magazine. The government of Canada announced this week that they’re banning the “phrase bless” you in all federal offices.International correspondent Chris Redman reports on a mysterious white debris falling from the sky Northern Manitoba. We interview the man who went viral this week for his love of the Trans Canada Highway and we profile Saskatchewan’s newest tourist attraction: The Sod Hut Hotel. Plus, we play your calls in response to a story we ran last week about the Government of Canada’s plan to fill 20,000 positions across all federal departments with full-time volunteers.
Oct 24, 2012 | 5:00This is That Headline: New list ranks Canadians as the most unattractive people in the world AudioThis is That Headline: New list ranks Canadians as the most unattractive people in the world Oct 24, 2012 | 5:00Pat Kelly speaks with the Editor-in-chief of the Parisian magazine that ranked Canadians so low in regards to our attractiveness.
Oct 19, 2012 | 5:13This is That Headline: Alberta MP demands other provinces clear federal spending with Alberta first AudioThis is That Headline: Alberta MP demands other provinces clear federal spending with Alberta first Oct 19, 2012 | 5:13Pat Kelly interviews MP Tom Linkletter about his outburst during question period last week over the other provinces 'throwing away Alberta's money."
Oct 19, 2012 | 26:30This is That Government volunteers, Saskatchewan court case, Little America, car camera, flute fight AudioThis is That Government volunteers, Saskatchewan court case, Little America, car camera, flute fight Oct 19, 2012 | 26:30This week: We find out why the government of Canada is looking to hire 20,000 volunteers across all federal departments. We profile Toronto’s newest ethnic neighbourhood: Little America. We learn about a new Canadian technology that will change how we drive cars and we go inside the violent world of High School Music festivals. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the Alberta MP that thinks all of the other provinces should consult Alberta before spending federal funds.