en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-editorschoice.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio's Editor's Choice is our daily podcast of the highlight of our broadcast day. A special treat for the ears plucked from the airwaves for your listening pleasure. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2009 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio podcast, cbc, cbc radio, daily, story of the day, best story, highlight CBC Radio's Editor's Choice is our daily podcast of the highlight of our broadcast day. A special treat for the ears plucked from the airwaves for your listening pleasure. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091123_23379.mp3 The poems continue to come for Robert Acorn, a man in his 80s. Writing has been a family pursuit, his brother Milton was a literary icon. Robert's newest collection is called Black Raspberries. He spoke with Matt Rainnie on the program Mainstreet in Charlottetown. After that interview, we'll meet two intrepid canoeists who surf the Dartmouth Ferry wake. Freelancer Shaina Luck spoke with them for the Halifax program Information Morning. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Mon, 23 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT The poems continue to come for Robert Acorn, a man in his 80s. Writing has been a family pursuit, his brother Milton was a literary icon. Robert's newest collection is called Black Raspberries. He spoke with Matt Rainnie on the program Mainstreet in Ch... The poems continue to come for Robert Acorn, a man in his 80s. Writing has been a family pursuit, his brother Milton was a literary icon. Robert's newest collection is called Black Raspberries. He spoke with Matt Rainnie on the program Mainstreet in Charlottetown. After that interview, we'll meet two intrepid canoeists who surf the Dartmouth Ferry wake. Freelancer Shaina Luck spoke with them for the Halifax program Information Morning. 981 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091120_23328.mp3 Let's hear a bit about one of Prince Edward Island's bovine celebrities: Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy. She's an island-born Holstein that sold at auction earlier this month for 1.2 million dollars. Following her story, we'll hear host Sheryl MacKay of CBC British Columbia's North By Northwest's visit to the Windsor Gallery in Vancouver. She was there to meet B.C. artist Brian Boulton. He's created a series of life-size and life-like pencil drawings. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Fri, 20 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Let's hear a bit about one of Prince Edward Island's bovine celebrities: Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy. She's an island-born Holstein that sold at auction earlier this month for 1.2 million dollars. Following her story, we'll hear host Sheryl MacKay of... Let's hear a bit about one of Prince Edward Island's bovine celebrities: Eastside Lewisdale Gold Missy. She's an island-born Holstein that sold at auction earlier this month for 1.2 million dollars. Following her story, we'll hear host Sheryl MacKay of CBC British Columbia's North By Northwest's visit to the Windsor Gallery in Vancouver. She was there to meet B.C. artist Brian Boulton. He's created a series of life-size and life-like pencil drawings. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091119_23257.mp3 Yes, he's sly, witty, corrosive and discombobulating - and that's on a bad day - but who is Rex Murphy and why does he have so many opinions? Millions of Canadians look forward to his weekly show Cross Country Check Up on CBC Radio, his commentaries on The National on CBC TV and his Saturday column in The Globe and Mail. The best of those columns have been compiled into a brand new book called Canada and Other Matters of Opinion. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Yes, he's sly, witty, corrosive and discombobulating - and that's on a bad day - but who is Rex Murphy and why does he have so many opinions? Millions of Canadians look forward to his weekly show Cross Country Check Up on CBC Radio, his commentaries on... Yes, he's sly, witty, corrosive and discombobulating - and that's on a bad day - but who is Rex Murphy and why does he have so many opinions? Millions of Canadians look forward to his weekly show Cross Country Check Up on CBC Radio, his commentaries on The National on CBC TV and his Saturday column in The Globe and Mail. The best of those columns have been compiled into a brand new book called Canada and Other Matters of Opinion. 1102 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091118_23208.mp3 The spirit of Hana's Suitcase is in Winnipeg, MB. Her story has inspired students at Maple Leaf School to create an art project. Local artist Tamara Weller asked the grade six students to research a child affected by the Holocaust and create a suitcase for him or her. After we hear about that story, we'll hear from Gladson Makowa, a producer with the Story Workshop in Malawi, and Kevin Perkins, the Executive Director of Farm Radio International. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT The spirit of Hana's Suitcase is in Winnipeg, MB. Her story has inspired students at Maple Leaf School to create an art project. Local artist Tamara Weller asked the grade six students to research a child affected by the Holocaust and create a suitcase... The spirit of Hana's Suitcase is in Winnipeg, MB. Her story has inspired students at Maple Leaf School to create an art project. Local artist Tamara Weller asked the grade six students to research a child affected by the Holocaust and create a suitcase for him or her. After we hear about that story, we'll hear from Gladson Makowa, a producer with the Story Workshop in Malawi, and Kevin Perkins, the Executive Director of Farm Radio International. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091117_23140.mp3 Today on the podcast, we'll meet a visually impaired runner (Noella Klawitter of Ottawa, ON), a violinist who was born without a right hand (Adrian Anantawan of Toronto, ON) and an actress who stutters (Krystal Garib, originally from British Columbia) but can now perform on international stages, including Broadway, thanks to a little help from the bard. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Today on the podcast, we'll meet a visually impaired runner (Noella Klawitter of Ottawa, ON), a violinist who was born without a right hand (Adrian Anantawan of Toronto, ON) and an actress who stutters (Krystal Garib, originally from British Columbia) ... Today on the podcast, we'll meet a visually impaired runner (Noella Klawitter of Ottawa, ON), a violinist who was born without a right hand (Adrian Anantawan of Toronto, ON) and an actress who stutters (Krystal Garib, originally from British Columbia) but can now perform on international stages, including Broadway, thanks to a little help from the bard. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091116_23042.mp3 Last weekend, many Prince Edward Islanders took part in the Nichola Goddard Light up the World fundraiser. Captain Goddard was the first female Canadian soldier to die in combat. Her parents live on PEI. The events started Saturday afternoon with the opening of an art show at the Confederation Centre Gallery. Photographer Dianne Bos traveled back to Papua New Guinea with the late Captain Goddard's parents, Sally and Tim. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Last weekend, many Prince Edward Islanders took part in the Nichola Goddard Light up the World fundraiser. Captain Goddard was the first female Canadian soldier to die in combat. Her parents live on PEI. The events started Saturday afternoon with the o... Last weekend, many Prince Edward Islanders took part in the Nichola Goddard Light up the World fundraiser. Captain Goddard was the first female Canadian soldier to die in combat. Her parents live on PEI. The events started Saturday afternoon with the opening of an art show at the Confederation Centre Gallery. Photographer Dianne Bos traveled back to Papua New Guinea with the late Captain Goddard's parents, Sally and Tim. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091113_22988.mp3 Have you ever visited a flea market and seen old war medals for sale? Ever wonder who owned those medals and how they got there? Sherri Lang and her husband have set up a website to help families find missing war medals. After hearing from her, we'll hear from Ralph Brant. He's the manager of flight operations with Serco, the company that provides Services for Base 5 Wing Goose Bay in Labrador. He discusses the future of unmanned vihicles in the military. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Fri, 13 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Have you ever visited a flea market and seen old war medals for sale? Ever wonder who owned those medals and how they got there? Sherri Lang and her husband have set up a website to help families find missing war medals. After hearing from her, we'll ... Have you ever visited a flea market and seen old war medals for sale? Ever wonder who owned those medals and how they got there? Sherri Lang and her husband have set up a website to help families find missing war medals. After hearing from her, we'll hear from Ralph Brant. He's the manager of flight operations with Serco, the company that provides Services for Base 5 Wing Goose Bay in Labrador. He discusses the future of unmanned vihicles in the military. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091112_22851.mp3 Playing is something we assume our children know all about but it turns out not all kids know what to do when they have down time. A pilot program of the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board is adding the lesson of playing to their curriculum. After that story, we'll hear an item from Daybreak Montreal. The world celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall earlier this week. To mark the occasion, host Nancy Wood spoke with four Montrealers who are originally from Germany. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Thu, 12 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Playing is something we assume our children know all about but it turns out not all kids know what to do when they have down time. A pilot program of the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board is adding the lesson of playing to their curriculum. Af... Playing is something we assume our children know all about but it turns out not all kids know what to do when they have down time. A pilot program of the Cape Breton Victoria Regional School Board is adding the lesson of playing to their curriculum. After that story, we'll hear an item from Daybreak Montreal. The world celebrated the fall of the Berlin Wall earlier this week. To mark the occasion, host Nancy Wood spoke with four Montrealers who are originally from Germany. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091111_22848.mp3 The casualties of war are particularly vivid today. We hear their names and we're reminded of the numbers. What we are less aware of are the invisible casualties – the soldiers who've survived with injured hearts and minds. For years, Ted Barris has been chronicling the otherwise untold tales of Canadian war veterans. His latest book is a remarkable foray in to the lives of men and women who "just don't talk about it." http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Wed, 11 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT The casualties of war are particularly vivid today. We hear their names and we're reminded of the numbers. What we are less aware of are the invisible casualties – the soldiers who've survived with injured hearts and minds. For years, Ted Barris has be... The casualties of war are particularly vivid today. We hear their names and we're reminded of the numbers. What we are less aware of are the invisible casualties – the soldiers who've survived with injured hearts and minds. For years, Ted Barris has been chronicling the otherwise untold tales of Canadian war veterans. His latest book is a remarkable foray in to the lives of men and women who "just don't talk about it." 761 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091110_22792.mp3 Taylor Mitchell was the young singer-songwriter who was killed by coyotes while hiking in Nova Scotia. Mitchell's death has evoked a visceral response from people around the Maritimes. Biologist Bob Bancroft visited host Costas Halavrezos in the Maritime Noon studio to tell us about the relationship between coyotes and humans. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Taylor Mitchell was the young singer-songwriter who was killed by coyotes while hiking in Nova Scotia. Mitchell's death has evoked a visceral response from people around the Maritimes. Biologist Bob Bancroft visited host Costas Halavrezos in the Mariti... Taylor Mitchell was the young singer-songwriter who was killed by coyotes while hiking in Nova Scotia. Mitchell's death has evoked a visceral response from people around the Maritimes. Biologist Bob Bancroft visited host Costas Halavrezos in the Maritime Noon studio to tell us about the relationship between coyotes and humans. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091109_22704.mp3 First up, an interview with Gordon Laird, the author of "The Price of a Bargain: The Quest for Cheap and the Death of Globalization." Following that conversation we'll hear from Tim Unger. He's a co-owner of The Fairfield Bicycle Shop in Victoria, BC and he's responding to Mountain Equipment Co-op's preparations to release their own line of bicycles. We'll also hear a reaction to the criticisms from a public affairs manager with MEC, Tim Southam. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT First up, an interview with Gordon Laird, the author of "The Price of a Bargain: The Quest for Cheap and the Death of Globalization." Following that conversation we'll hear from Tim Unger. He's a co-owner of The Fairfield Bicycle Shop in Victoria, BC a... First up, an interview with Gordon Laird, the author of "The Price of a Bargain: The Quest for Cheap and the Death of Globalization." Following that conversation we'll hear from Tim Unger. He's a co-owner of The Fairfield Bicycle Shop in Victoria, BC and he's responding to Mountain Equipment Co-op's preparations to release their own line of bicycles. We'll also hear a reaction to the criticisms from a public affairs manager with MEC, Tim Southam. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091106_22634.mp3 Today, we'll hear about the new documentary film entitled Inside Hana's Suitcase. Filmmaker Larry Weinstein and Hana's brother, George Brady, spoke with guest host Jesse Wente on Q. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Today, we'll hear about the new documentary film entitled Inside Hana's Suitcase. Filmmaker Larry Weinstein and Hana's brother, George Brady, spoke with guest host Jesse Wente on Q. Today, we'll hear about the new documentary film entitled Inside Hana's Suitcase. Filmmaker Larry Weinstein and Hana's brother, George Brady, spoke with guest host Jesse Wente on Q. 1025 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091105_22531.mp3 Today, we have two stories from the program As It Happens. Durness Parish School was built in 1760 in the far north of Scotland but for 19 years, the headmaster lived and worked at Durness Parish School with no students. After hearing from the current headmaster, host Carol Off speaks with false feline follicle specialist Julie Jackson. She makes wigs for cats. They're called Kittywigs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Today, we have two stories from the program As It Happens. Durness Parish School was built in 1760 in the far north of Scotland but for 19 years, the headmaster lived and worked at Durness Parish School with no students. After hearing from the current ... Today, we have two stories from the program As It Happens. Durness Parish School was built in 1760 in the far north of Scotland but for 19 years, the headmaster lived and worked at Durness Parish School with no students. After hearing from the current headmaster, host Carol Off speaks with false feline follicle specialist Julie Jackson. She makes wigs for cats. They're called Kittywigs. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091104_22453.mp3 Today's highlight comes to us from Toronto's Metro Morning. Last week, the show put a special focus on the Regent Park area of downtown Toronto. It's one of Canada's oldest and largest social housing communities and it's in the middle of a dramatic transition. One billion dollars will be spent over 15 years to replace old housing complexes with new subsidized apartment buildings and condos. Aziz Rahman has lived in Regent Park for about 13 years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Today's highlight comes to us from Toronto's Metro Morning. Last week, the show put a special focus on the Regent Park area of downtown Toronto. It's one of Canada's oldest and largest social housing communities and it's in the middle of a dramatic tra... Today's highlight comes to us from Toronto's Metro Morning. Last week, the show put a special focus on the Regent Park area of downtown Toronto. It's one of Canada's oldest and largest social housing communities and it's in the middle of a dramatic transition. One billion dollars will be spent over 15 years to replace old housing complexes with new subsidized apartment buildings and condos. Aziz Rahman has lived in Regent Park for about 13 years. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091103_22397.mp3 She's only 20 but she's ready to take on the world... well, at least Europe, for starters. Ontario singer Melissa Bel is about to unleash her talent with her debut CD called "Brave." It's being launched in five European countries. Melissa Bel spoke with Mary Ito on the Ontario program Fresh Air. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT She's only 20 but she's ready to take on the world... well, at least Europe, for starters. Ontario singer Melissa Bel is about to unleash her talent with her debut CD called "Brave." It's being launched in five European countries. Melissa Bel spoke w... She's only 20 but she's ready to take on the world... well, at least Europe, for starters. Ontario singer Melissa Bel is about to unleash her talent with her debut CD called "Brave." It's being launched in five European countries. Melissa Bel spoke with Mary Ito on the Ontario program Fresh Air. 539 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091102_22322.mp3 Ian Rankin is the man behind the best-selling Rebus series of novels. That series has finished, after two decades, and Rankin has now turned his attention to a new character, Malcolm Fox, in his latest novel, The Complaints. Host Alan Neal spoke with Ian Rankin onstage at the Ottawa International Writers Festival. They talked about his new character, a cop who works in the Complaints and Conduct Department in Edinburgh, investigating other cops. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:00:00 GMT Ian Rankin is the man behind the best-selling Rebus series of novels. That series has finished, after two decades, and Rankin has now turned his attention to a new character, Malcolm Fox, in his latest novel, The Complaints. Host Alan Neal spoke with I... Ian Rankin is the man behind the best-selling Rebus series of novels. That series has finished, after two decades, and Rankin has now turned his attention to a new character, Malcolm Fox, in his latest novel, The Complaints. Host Alan Neal spoke with Ian Rankin onstage at the Ottawa International Writers Festival. They talked about his new character, a cop who works in the Complaints and Conduct Department in Edinburgh, investigating other cops. 970 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091030_22268.mp3 The 20th annual St. John's International Film and Video Festival kicked off earlier this month with a feature film called Love and Savagery. It was written by poet, screenwriter and Newfoundlander Desmond Walsh. Love and Savagery is a love story about a Newfoundland poet exploring the Burren region in Ireland and an Irish barmaid. The film was shot in Western Ireland and Eastern Newfoundland and was directed by Quebecois Oscar-nominee John N. Smith. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT The 20th annual St. John's International Film and Video Festival kicked off earlier this month with a feature film called Love and Savagery. It was written by poet, screenwriter and Newfoundlander Desmond Walsh. Love and Savagery is a love story about ... The 20th annual St. John's International Film and Video Festival kicked off earlier this month with a feature film called Love and Savagery. It was written by poet, screenwriter and Newfoundlander Desmond Walsh. Love and Savagery is a love story about a Newfoundland poet exploring the Burren region in Ireland and an Irish barmaid. The film was shot in Western Ireland and Eastern Newfoundland and was directed by Quebecois Oscar-nominee John N. Smith. 1059 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091029_22214.mp3 The Antikythera Mechanism was discovered a hundred years ago in the wreckage of a 2000-year-old ship. For much of the last century, researchers, like Dr. Daryn Lehoux in the Classics Department at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, have been trying to figure out what this complex mechanical device can do. Dr. Lehoux spoke with host Bob MacDonald on Quirks and Quarks. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Thu, 29 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT The Antikythera Mechanism was discovered a hundred years ago in the wreckage of a 2000-year-old ship. For much of the last century, researchers, like Dr. Daryn Lehoux in the Classics Department at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, have been tryi... The Antikythera Mechanism was discovered a hundred years ago in the wreckage of a 2000-year-old ship. For much of the last century, researchers, like Dr. Daryn Lehoux in the Classics Department at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario, have been trying to figure out what this complex mechanical device can do. Dr. Lehoux spoke with host Bob MacDonald on Quirks and Quarks. 928 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091028_22142.mp3 For a few weeks now, CBC Radio's political affairs program, The House, has been looking into the effects of higher energy costs on a number of different policy areas. This week, the show had a look at the food in your fridge. The CBC's Louise Elliott brought us a look at what the end of cheap oil means for agriculture. After that, we'll hear from farmer and teacher Rick Monroe of Kingston, Ontario. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT For a few weeks now, CBC Radio's political affairs program, The House, has been looking into the effects of higher energy costs on a number of different policy areas. This week, the show had a look at the food in your fridge. The CBC's Louise Elliott b... For a few weeks now, CBC Radio's political affairs program, The House, has been looking into the effects of higher energy costs on a number of different policy areas. This week, the show had a look at the food in your fridge. The CBC's Louise Elliott brought us a look at what the end of cheap oil means for agriculture. After that, we'll hear from farmer and teacher Rick Monroe of Kingston, Ontario. 626 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091027_22037.mp3 Dutch Thompson has a weekly column about the old days on Prince Edward Island that airs on CBC Charlottetown's program Mainstreet. Last week, Dutch opened up the mailbag and answered a few requests from listeners who had some questions about the bygone days. Here he is with Mainstreet host Matt Rainnie. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Tue, 27 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Dutch Thompson has a weekly column about the old days on Prince Edward Island that airs on CBC Charlottetown's program Mainstreet. Last week, Dutch opened up the mailbag and answered a few requests from listeners who had some questions about the bygon... Dutch Thompson has a weekly column about the old days on Prince Edward Island that airs on CBC Charlottetown's program Mainstreet. Last week, Dutch opened up the mailbag and answered a few requests from listeners who had some questions about the bygone days. Here he is with Mainstreet host Matt Rainnie. 713 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091026_21993.mp3 Singer Mary Jane Lamond has been nominated for the 2009 Portia White Prize. The award recognizes an artist who's left a lasting mark on Nova Scotia's creative landscape. Lamond is nominated in recognition of her use of modern instrumentation and arrangements to frame Nova Scotia's Gaelic traditions. Recently, she performed and chatted about her nomination on a live edition of CBC Cape Breton's program, Mainstreet. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Singer Mary Jane Lamond has been nominated for the 2009 Portia White Prize. The award recognizes an artist who's left a lasting mark on Nova Scotia's creative landscape. Lamond is nominated in recognition of her use of modern instrumentation and arrang... Singer Mary Jane Lamond has been nominated for the 2009 Portia White Prize. The award recognizes an artist who's left a lasting mark on Nova Scotia's creative landscape. Lamond is nominated in recognition of her use of modern instrumentation and arrangements to frame Nova Scotia's Gaelic traditions. Recently, she performed and chatted about her nomination on a live edition of CBC Cape Breton's program, Mainstreet. 594 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/editorschoice_20091023_21940.mp3 Catherine Sutherland wants us to rethink the ways we adorn our bodies. She's a jeweller who uses only recycled metals and much of her work is done with smashed glass from vandalised bus shelters. After meeting her, we'll meet Silas Birtwistle, who is also using his work to bring attention to the environment. He just finished his tour of the BC coast, looking for driftwood to build a table and 12 chairs. He'll add that to driftwood collected from three other "corners" of the earth. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting Fri, 23 Oct 2009 08:00:00 GMT Catherine Sutherland wants us to rethink the ways we adorn our bodies. She's a jeweller who uses only recycled metals and much of her work is done with smashed glass from vandalised bus shelters. After meeting her, we'll meet Silas Birtwistle, who is a... Catherine Sutherland wants us to rethink the ways we adorn our bodies. She's a jeweller who uses only recycled metals and much of her work is done with smashed glass from vandalised bus shelters. After meeting her, we'll meet Silas Birtwistle, who is also using his work to bring attention to the environment. He just finished his tour of the BC coast, looking for driftwood to build a table and 12 chairs. He'll add that to driftwood collected from three other "corners" of the earth. 779