en-ca http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting/images/promo-mbinforadio.jpg http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting CBC Radio listeners in Manitoba start their day off right with Information Radio. Join us for a variety of stories and items, including news, sports, traffic, business, comedy and more. CBC podcasting@cbc.ca Copyright © CBC 2012 podcasting@cbc.ca no CBC Radio CBC,CBC Radio CBC Radio listeners in Manitoba start their day off right with Information Radio. Join us for a variety of stories and items, including news, sports, traffic, business, comedy and more. http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120529_64730.mp3 The Maryk children are home in Winnipeg with their mom after being gone for almost four years in an alleged abduction by their father. Liss Haviv is the executive director of Take Root, a non-profit organization for former abducted children in the U.S., and a survivor herself of a parental abduction. She talks to Marcy about a child's perspective of such an ordeal. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Parental Abduction - Helping The Children Recover The Maryk children are home in Winnipeg with their mom after being gone for almost four years in an alleged abduction by their father. Liss Haviv is the executive director of Take Root, a non-profit organization for former abducted children in the U.S., and a survivor herself of a parental abduction. She talks to Marcy about a child's perspective of such an ordeal. 482 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120529_26550.mp3 Three meals a day. An Internet connection. The chance to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays and name days. These are a few of the metrics that UNICEF uses to assess child poverty in economically advanced countries. Find out how Canada is doing. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Child Poverty in Canada - A New UNICEF Report Three meals a day. An Internet connection. The chance to celebrate special occasions such as birthdays and name days. These are a few of the metrics that UNICEF uses to assess child poverty in economically advanced countries. Find out how Canada is doing. 361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120529_96963.mp3 Gordon Bell High School, in Winnipeg's inner city, has no greenspace! Now, that's going to change. Construction begins today on, among other things, a new playing field. Find out about the outdoor improvements at Gordon Bell and what they'll mean for students and the neighbourhood. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 29 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Greenspace For Gordon Bell Gordon Bell High School, in Winnipeg's inner city, has no greenspace! Now, that's going to change. Construction begins today on, among other things, a new playing field. Find out about the outdoor improvements at Gordon Bell and what they'll mean for students and the neighbourhood. 399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120528_78715.mp3 Two Winnipeg children, missing for almost four years have been found in Guadalajara, Mexico. Abby and Dominic Maryk went missing while on a court ordered vacation with their father. They were 5 and 7 at the time. Wilhelm von Mayer is a U-S based private investigator who helped in the case. He talks to Terry. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Investigator Helps In Abduction Case Two Winnipeg children, missing for almost four years have been found in Guadalajara, Mexico. Abby and Dominic Maryk went missing while on a court ordered vacation with their father. They were 5 and 7 at the time. Wilhelm von Mayer is a U-S based private investigator who helped in the case. He talks to Terry. 417 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120528_99494.mp3 An internet remedy for overcrowded emergency rooms is being tested in two Canadian cities. Find out if it the kind of thing that might help solve Winnipeg's crisis in ER care. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Can Emergency Wait Times be Solved By The Internet? An internet remedy for overcrowded emergency rooms is being tested in two Canadian cities. Find out if it the kind of thing that might help solve Winnipeg's crisis in ER care. 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120528_63789.mp3 Is it a therapy program for people with mental illness or is it an art-training program for people with undiscovered talents? Find out more about Winnipeg's Artbeat Studio and about a new film that celebrates its unique successes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Artbeat Studio Is it a therapy program for people with mental illness or is it an art-training program for people with undiscovered talents? Find out more about Winnipeg's Artbeat Studio and about a new film that celebrates its unique successes. 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120528_46054.mp3 The Harper government wants to scrap EI review boards. Find out why a Winnipeg man worries he won't be able to fight for the rights of the unemployed under the new system. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Scrapping Employment Insurance Review Boards The Harper government wants to scrap EI review boards. Find out why a Winnipeg man worries he won't be able to fight for the rights of the unemployed under the new system. 480 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120528_60924.mp3 Residents in the Lord Roberts neighbourhood are worried about the safety of their kids as construction projects send big trucks down their residential streets. We head there to see what's going on and what residents want done about it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 28 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Big Trucks And Small Children - Parents Are Concerned Residents in the Lord Roberts neighbourhood are worried about the safety of their kids as construction projects send big trucks down their residential streets. We head there to see what's going on and what residents want done about it. 556 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120525_10831.mp3 Until the age of four, Temple Grandin couldn't speak. Her rhythmic rocking was broken only by occasional fits of screaming and thrashing. Now she's a world-renowned expert on animal handling. She's also on a mission to help people like her who are autistic. Find out how she's doing it as she talks with Terry. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Temple Grandin Until the age of four, Temple Grandin couldn't speak. Her rhythmic rocking was broken only by occasional fits of screaming and thrashing. Now she's a world-renowned expert on animal handling. She's also on a mission to help people like her who are autistic. Find out how she's doing it as she talks with Terry. 720 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120525_58462.mp3 A Winnipeg man waited hours in the ER in pain without seeing a doctor - so he left. CBC News has learned that this situation is becoming more and more common at Winnipeg's two biggest hospitals. Find out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Emergency Room Wait Times A Winnipeg man waited hours in the ER in pain without seeing a doctor - so he left. CBC News has learned that this situation is becoming more and more common at Winnipeg's two biggest hospitals. Find out more. 397 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120525_66625.mp3 Proposed changes to the rules for EI will greatly affect seasonal employees. That includes people in Manitoba classrooms who help children with special needs. We hear from an educational assistant about how these changes will affect her. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Employment Insurance Changes Will Affect Educational Assistants Proposed changes to the rules for EI will greatly affect seasonal employees. That includes people in Manitoba classrooms who help children with special needs. We hear from an educational assistant about how these changes will affect her. 353 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120525_35999.mp3 Winnipeg home owners thinking about selling might celebrate rising house prices. For first time home buyers though, those ever rising prices can be very frustrating. Marcy is joined by a would-be buyer who is finding it almost impossible to get into Winnipeg's housing market. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Buying And Selling Winnipeg Real Estate Part 3 Winnipeg home owners thinking about selling might celebrate rising house prices. For first time home buyers though, those ever rising prices can be very frustrating. Marcy is joined by a would-be buyer who is finding it almost impossible to get into Winnipeg's housing market. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120525_19627.mp3 Kelvin High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a bit of show biz courtesy of some former grads who've performed on stages around the world - including Fred Penner. We go behind the scenes during rehearsals. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 25 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Kelvin High School Turns 100 Kelvin High School is celebrating its 100th anniversary with a bit of show biz courtesy of some former grads who've performed on stages around the world - including Fred Penner. We go behind the scenes during rehearsals. 390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120524_30786.mp3 "Nothing You Love is Lost". Find out how some Grade 4 Winnipeg kids are holding on to that quote as they find a way to cope with the loss of their classmate and as they create a way to keep her spirit alive. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT A Tribute For Fayza "Nothing You Love is Lost". Find out how some Grade 4 Winnipeg kids are holding on to that quote as they find a way to cope with the loss of their classmate and as they create a way to keep her spirit alive. 558 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120524_91585.mp3 Information Radio has adopted a school! Victoria Albert School in the inner city neighbourhood of West Alexander to be exact. Students there are planning to take part in the SuperRun at the upcoming Manitoba Marathon. But they need some assistance. They need shoes. Find out how you can help. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Helping Students Run Faster Information Radio has adopted a school! Victoria Albert School in the inner city neighbourhood of West Alexander to be exact. Students there are planning to take part in the SuperRun at the upcoming Manitoba Marathon. But they need some assistance. They need shoes. Find out how you can help. 422 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120524_82673.mp3 Manitoba's tough talking justice minister may be hardening the public's attitude towards the mentally ill. Is Premier Selinger okay with that? And Manitobans are still waiting for some cabinet ministers to apologize for accepting Jets tickets from corporations. Why haven't some of his ministers followed the premier's instructions to come clean with the public. Greg Selinger joins Terry for his regular monthly visit. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 24 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger Manitoba's tough talking justice minister may be hardening the public's attitude towards the mentally ill. Is Premier Selinger okay with that? And Manitobans are still waiting for some cabinet ministers to apologize for accepting Jets tickets from corporations. Why haven't some of his ministers followed the premier's instructions to come clean with the public. Greg Selinger joins Terry for his regular monthly visit. 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120523_53231.mp3 The man coordinating Manitoba's mental health court used to work on cases involving NCR patients - those found not criminally responsible for crimes. He talks to Terry about how the system tries to rehabilitate patients such as Vince Li. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Rehabilitating Those Found Not Criminally Responsible The man coordinating Manitoba's mental health court used to work on cases involving NCR patients - those found not criminally responsible for crimes. He talks to Terry about how the system tries to rehabilitate patients such as Vince Li. 378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120523_68194.mp3 A controversial study from the U.S. suggests screening for prostate cancer is a waste of time. We're joined by CBC Radio's Dr. Brian Goldman who gives us his best advice for what men ought to do now. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Concerns About Prostate Cancer Screening A controversial study from the U.S. suggests screening for prostate cancer is a waste of time. We're joined by CBC Radio's Dr. Brian Goldman who gives us his best advice for what men ought to do now. 424 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120523_24589.mp3 Spending your money on rent doesn't sound like financial freedom but a Winnipeg couple says it's become part of their retirement plan. In fact they sold their house in Charleswood and say they may never own property again. Hear why as our Winnipeg real estate series continues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Buying And Selling Winnipeg Real Estate Part 2 Spending your money on rent doesn't sound like financial freedom but a Winnipeg couple says it's become part of their retirement plan. In fact they sold their house in Charleswood and say they may never own property again. Hear why as our Winnipeg real estate series continues. 430 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120523_52798.mp3 We talk to a psychiatrist about attempts to diagnose shyness and about what causes a fear of people so extreme that it prevents you from leading a normal life. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Should Shyness Be Considered A Mental Illness? We talk to a psychiatrist about attempts to diagnose shyness and about what causes a fear of people so extreme that it prevents you from leading a normal life. 334 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120523_55861.mp3 Terry speaks to the co-creator of While the Men Watch, a sports show for women that's partnering with Hockey Night in Canada for the Stanley Cup finals. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT While The Men Watch - A Women's Take On The Stanley Cup Finals Terry speaks to the co-creator of While the Men Watch, a sports show for women that's partnering with Hockey Night in Canada for the Stanley Cup finals. 350 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120523_32263.mp3 Imagine standing in line in February at three in the morning just to get on a waiting list. Well, that's how bad it is for parents in Winnipeg's Whyte Ridge neighbourhood who are looking for daycare spot. We hear from one Dad who's had enough - and what he hopes to do about it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 23 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Woes In Whyte Ridge Over Daycare Availability Imagine standing in line in February at three in the morning just to get on a waiting list. Well, that's how bad it is for parents in Winnipeg's Whyte Ridge neighbourhood who are looking for daycare spot. We hear from one Dad who's had enough - and what he hopes to do about it. 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120522_59448.mp3 If you're looking for daycare and you work for a large corporation in Winnipeg, you'll soon have a new option - as long as your boss is willing to pay $5000 a year. Terry talks to the owner of the city's first private, corporate-sponsored day care who tells him why her success elsewhere means that Kids and Company will be a hit here too. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg Gets A Private Corporate Sponsored Daycare If you're looking for daycare and you work for a large corporation in Winnipeg, you'll soon have a new option - as long as your boss is willing to pay $5000 a year. Terry talks to the owner of the city's first private, corporate-sponsored day care who tells him why her success elsewhere means that Kids and Company will be a hit here too. 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120522_12946.mp3 You CAN buy a starter home in Winnipeg - but it might not be in your first choice of neighborhood. And you CAN still sell your empty nest - but you might be shockeded at what that smaller nest will cost you. Today we start a series on local real estate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Buying And Selling Winnipeg Real Estate Part 1 You CAN buy a starter home in Winnipeg - but it might not be in your first choice of neighborhood. And you CAN still sell your empty nest - but you might be shockeded at what that smaller nest will cost you. Today we start a series on local real estate. 470 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120522_57682.mp3 The City of Winnipeg is starting an aerial assault this week on the gypsy moth and the first target will be St.Vital. (Note: spraying this morning May 22 was delayed by weather.) To find out more about the gypsy moth and about the pesticide BTK being used in the spraying, Marcy talks to Dr. Cliff Sadof, a professor with Purdue University, which has researched the safety and effectiveness of BTK. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 22 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Attacking The Gypsy Moth The City of Winnipeg is starting an aerial assault this week on the gypsy moth and the first target will be St.Vital. (Note: spraying this morning May 22 was delayed by weather.) To find out more about the gypsy moth and about the pesticide BTK being used in the spraying, Marcy talks to Dr. Cliff Sadof, a professor with Purdue University, which has researched the safety and effectiveness of BTK. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120521_94940.mp3 Don't tell your kids you love them. Don't tell them they're smart and say "yes' even when you're inclined to say no. They sound like things that wouldn't work but author Paul Axtell of the book "Ten Powerful Things to Say to Your Kids" says they do. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 21 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ten powerful things to say to your kids Don't tell your kids you love them. Don't tell them they're smart and say "yes' even when you're inclined to say no. They sound like things that wouldn't work but author Paul Axtell of the book "Ten Powerful Things to Say to Your Kids" says they do. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120518_11580.mp3 Manitoba's Criminal Review Board has granted supervised day passes to Vince Li, the man found not criminally responsible for the beheading of Tim McLean. Terry is joined by a forensic psychiatrist who talks about what would have gone into making that decision and why the public should feel safe. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Are Supervised Leaves For Vince Li A Threat To Public Safety? Manitoba's Criminal Review Board has granted supervised day passes to Vince Li, the man found not criminally responsible for the beheading of Tim McLean. Terry is joined by a forensic psychiatrist who talks about what would have gone into making that decision and why the public should feel safe. 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120518_96705.mp3 Winnipeg's falcon chicks are stars in more places than just the CBC's falcon cams. Turns out the chicks, once they leave the nest, end up all over Western North America, from Kansas to Edmonton. Our local falcon expert sheds some light on these far flung fowl. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Far Flying Falcons Winnipeg's falcon chicks are stars in more places than just the CBC's falcon cams. Turns out the chicks, once they leave the nest, end up all over Western North America, from Kansas to Edmonton. Our local falcon expert sheds some light on these far flung fowl. 487 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120518_94753.mp3 Where did you get your Jets tickets? It's the question Manitoba politicians have been answering for more than a week. Today, Terry asks a political analyst for his thoughts about "ticketgate" and about what kind of consequences politicians should face. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT A Hullabaloo Over Tickets! Where did you get your Jets tickets? It's the question Manitoba politicians have been answering for more than a week. Today, Terry asks a political analyst for his thoughts about "ticketgate" and about what kind of consequences politicians should face. 543 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120518_56444.mp3 Winnipeg scientists are upset that a key research project will be shut down because of cutbacks. The Experimental Lakes Area is considered to be one of Canada's most important aquatic research facilities. Terry talks to Dr. David Schindler,a former director of the Experimental Lakes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 18 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Shutting Down The Experimental Lakes Area Winnipeg scientists are upset that a key research project will be shut down because of cutbacks. The Experimental Lakes Area is considered to be one of Canada's most important aquatic research facilities. Terry talks to Dr. David Schindler,a former director of the Experimental Lakes. 492 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120517_50696.mp3 Her father stabbed her mother during a psychotic break when she was just nine years old. Find out how Beverly Burton-Guindon's family managed to move on, despite a lack of help and a lot of stigma about mental illness and why she's concerned that not enough has changed in the last 45 years. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Treating The Mentally Ill - A Very Personal Story Her father stabbed her mother during a psychotic break when she was just nine years old. Find out how Beverly Burton-Guindon's family managed to move on, despite a lack of help and a lot of stigma about mental illness and why she's concerned that not enough has changed in the last 45 years. 712 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120517_65636.mp3 He did the crime - but instead of doing the time, he went on the run. Now, more than 30 years later, his daughter says her dad is too sick to finish serving his sentence. She wants to see him released into his family's custody. We hear from her. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Family Wants Drug Smuggler Released He did the crime - but instead of doing the time, he went on the run. Now, more than 30 years later, his daughter says her dad is too sick to finish serving his sentence. She wants to see him released into his family's custody. We hear from her. 433 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120517_36204.mp3 Ontario says it will cut the fees doctors are paid for some services and it thinks other provinces should follow its lead. We look at what it could mean for health-care spending in Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Clamping Down On Doctor's Fees Ontario says it will cut the fees doctors are paid for some services and it thinks other provinces should follow its lead. We look at what it could mean for health-care spending in Canada. 319 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120517_40134.mp3 The federal government wants to get more Canadians off of EI and back to work. To do that, they're talking about changing the rules for qualifying. But the president of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association says the government's plan is a prime example of not seeing the forest for the trees. Terry talks to association president Chris Lorenc. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 17 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Reaction To Possible Rule Changes For Employment Insurance The federal government wants to get more Canadians off of EI and back to work. To do that, they're talking about changing the rules for qualifying. But the president of the Manitoba Heavy Construction Association says the government's plan is a prime example of not seeing the forest for the trees. Terry talks to association president Chris Lorenc. 410 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120516_77765.mp3 A Winnipeg champion for recovering drug addicts wants to transform the Hecla Island resort into a rehab centre. Find out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT From Resort To Rehab Centre A Winnipeg champion for recovering drug addicts wants to transform the Hecla Island resort into a rehab centre. Find out more. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120516_87120.mp3 Find out about a transition house for teens who are too old for foster care. Pan Am Place will give them a place to live, a place to learn and a place to box their way into a better life for themselves. Marcy talks to project manager, Susan Scott. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Pan Am Place Find out about a transition house for teens who are too old for foster care. Pan Am Place will give them a place to live, a place to learn and a place to box their way into a better life for themselves. Marcy talks to project manager, Susan Scott. 418 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120516_53126.mp3 The waterpark/hotel project is dead which puts 7 million bucks back into the city's pot. So what might that buy recreationally? Today we're handing the "virtual cash" to different areas of the city to find out what they'd do with it. First we go to Elmwood, where they'd resurrect the community centre from the ashes. Then to the inner city where 24 hour drop in centres for kids trying to get out of gangs would be on the request list. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 16 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT What To Do With That Now Available 7 Million City Bucks The waterpark/hotel project is dead which puts 7 million bucks back into the city's pot. So what might that buy recreationally? Today we're handing the "virtual cash" to different areas of the city to find out what they'd do with it. First we go to Elmwood, where they'd resurrect the community centre from the ashes. Then to the inner city where 24 hour drop in centres for kids trying to get out of gangs would be on the request list. 738 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120515_81248.mp3 The man behind one of the most horrific killings in Manitoba's history is asking the Criminal Code Review Board to lighten the restrictions on his confinement at the Selkirk Mental Health Facility. Marcy talks to Chris Summerville, the executive director of the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, about why he thinks it's a good idea. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Vince Li Seeks More Freedom The man behind one of the most horrific killings in Manitoba's history is asking the Criminal Code Review Board to lighten the restrictions on his confinement at the Selkirk Mental Health Facility. Marcy talks to Chris Summerville, the executive director of the Manitoba Schizophrenia Society, about why he thinks it's a good idea. 452 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120515_84907.mp3 He calls it "Rebel without a Pause". Long-time Winnipeg activist Nick Ternette is working on his autiobiography. Terry visited him at his apartment to find out why he's writing down the history of Winnipeg in the 60's as Nick recalls it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Nick Ternette's Autobiography He calls it "Rebel without a Pause". Long-time Winnipeg activist Nick Ternette is working on his autiobiography. Terry visited him at his apartment to find out why he's writing down the history of Winnipeg in the 60's as Nick recalls it. 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120515_90715.mp3 So if it's not going to be a water park - what should it be? We look at the now infamous site at the Forks and talk about how the city should respond to, or create, the next development proposal. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT What Should Be Done With Forks Parcel 4? So if it's not going to be a water park - what should it be? We look at the now infamous site at the Forks and talk about how the city should respond to, or create, the next development proposal. 563 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120515_20939.mp3 It won't be too long until all you'll need at the check-out counter will be your smartphone. At least, that's what Canadian banks are hoping by partnering with the country's major telecom firms. But will the convenience of paying with your smartphone be outweighed by the expense? Terry asks a telecom expert about the pros and cons of mobile banking. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 15 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Who Needs A Wallet? Just Pay With Your Smartphone! It won't be too long until all you'll need at the check-out counter will be your smartphone. At least, that's what Canadian banks are hoping by partnering with the country's major telecom firms. But will the convenience of paying with your smartphone be outweighed by the expense? Terry asks a telecom expert about the pros and cons of mobile banking. 457 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120514_10531.mp3 The ink is barely dry on the sale of the Merchants Hotel on Selkirk Avenue but the community is already buzzing about what the province should do with it. Should they follow the lead of how the Bell Hotel on Main was reinvented? Marcy takes a look. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Re-Invention Of The Bell Hotel The ink is barely dry on the sale of the Merchants Hotel on Selkirk Avenue but the community is already buzzing about what the province should do with it. Should they follow the lead of how the Bell Hotel on Main was reinvented? Marcy takes a look. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120514_85719.mp3 Should there be prayer in public institutions? That question came up last week because of a petition that asked that prayer be banned at the start of Winnipeg council meetings. Today, Terry talks to the Manitoba student who, 25 years ago, fought against mandatory prayer in schools. Chris Tait wonders why we're still allowing people's rights to be violated today - whether it's in the classroom or at city hall. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Mandatory Prayer And Public Institutions Should there be prayer in public institutions? That question came up last week because of a petition that asked that prayer be banned at the start of Winnipeg council meetings. Today, Terry talks to the Manitoba student who, 25 years ago, fought against mandatory prayer in schools. Chris Tait wonders why we're still allowing people's rights to be violated today - whether it's in the classroom or at city hall. 550 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120514_36531.mp3 Summer vacation is not far off for most students in Manitoba. Suppose, though, that school stayed in session all year. That's something that British Columbia has started looking at. Marcy finds out more about the risks and benefits of year round school. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Year Round Schooling Summer vacation is not far off for most students in Manitoba. Suppose, though, that school stayed in session all year. That's something that British Columbia has started looking at. Marcy finds out more about the risks and benefits of year round school. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120514_40053.mp3 It was one year ago today that the province deliberately cut a hole in a dike outside Portage la Prairie and risked hundreds of homes in the water's path. We head back to Hoop and Holler to catch up with two of the affected residents. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 14 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT One Year Since The Hoop And Holler Dike Was Cut It was one year ago today that the province deliberately cut a hole in a dike outside Portage la Prairie and risked hundreds of homes in the water's path. We head back to Hoop and Holler to catch up with two of the affected residents. 679 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120511_86544.mp3 A local musician was pronounced dead after a car crash yet somehow survived. Now he's made it his mission to change the way young people see their lives. Hear his story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Survival Story A local musician was pronounced dead after a car crash yet somehow survived. Now he's made it his mission to change the way young people see their lives. Hear his story. 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120511_95176.mp3 The federal government is about to cut health care funding for refugees. A local doctor says this won't save any money and will cripple refugee's ability to succeed. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Health Care Funding For Refugees The federal government is about to cut health care funding for refugees. A local doctor says this won't save any money and will cripple refugee's ability to succeed. 365 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120511_91976.mp3 It's a numbers game. Terry talks to the Globe and Mail's demographics reporter about what he learned writing a series called "The Immigrant Answer." In particular, why he thinks Canada accepts far too few immigrants. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT How Many Immigrants Should Canada Take In? It's a numbers game. Terry talks to the Globe and Mail's demographics reporter about what he learned writing a series called "The Immigrant Answer." In particular, why he thinks Canada accepts far too few immigrants. 440 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120511_90829.mp3 Marcy was at Canad Inns Polo Park last night as the College of Registered Nurses handed out its professional nursing awards. Marcy talked to one of the winners, Linda Davidson. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT manitoba Nursing Awards Marcy was at Canad Inns Polo Park last night as the College of Registered Nurses handed out its professional nursing awards. Marcy talked to one of the winners, Linda Davidson. 383 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120511_50714.mp3 Some former teachers in the Winnipeg School Division left their jobs and went to teach elsewhere rather than deal with the division's Comprehensive Assessment Program. CBC Producer John Sadoway takes a closer look at the program that's causing all the fuss. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Divisive Comprehensive Assessment Program Some former teachers in the Winnipeg School Division left their jobs and went to teach elsewhere rather than deal with the division's Comprehensive Assessment Program. CBC Producer John Sadoway takes a closer look at the program that's causing all the fuss. 279 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120511_25310.mp3 Tomorrow is Manitoba Day and to mark the occasion we celebrate with a song written by a fellow from a far away place who arrived here in 1973 not knowing a soul. Terry talks to him about his song. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 11 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT A Song For Manitoba - From A Most Unlikely Place! Tomorrow is Manitoba Day and to mark the occasion we celebrate with a song written by a fellow from a far away place who arrived here in 1973 not knowing a soul. Terry talks to him about his song. 465 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120510_64268.mp3 Canadians just can't accept the fact we're all going to die and that's one reason we have trouble helping people die with dignity. Marcy talks to former Senator Sharon Carstairs who was also once the Minister with Special Responsibility for Palliative Care. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Helping People Die With Dignity Canadians just can't accept the fact we're all going to die and that's one reason we have trouble helping people die with dignity. Marcy talks to former Senator Sharon Carstairs who was also once the Minister with Special Responsibility for Palliative Care. 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120510_15854.mp3 Have you ever been wary of someone mere milliseconds after seeing their face for the first time? We take a look at the science of trust and find out what's happening in the brain when decide who to believe. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Science Of Trust Have you ever been wary of someone mere milliseconds after seeing their face for the first time? We take a look at the science of trust and find out what's happening in the brain when decide who to believe. 381 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120510_59436.mp3 It will be a RWB ballerina's swan song and she'll get to dance it with a very special partner - her husband. Terry is joined by dancer Carrie Broda, who is retiring from the company at the age of 36, and her husband Alexander Gamayunov. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Retiring From The Royal Winnipeg Ballet It will be a RWB ballerina's swan song and she'll get to dance it with a very special partner - her husband. Terry is joined by dancer Carrie Broda, who is retiring from the company at the age of 36, and her husband Alexander Gamayunov. 444 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120510_17015.mp3 Richard Dow told the mother of one young sexual assault victim that he could be trusted because he was a police officer. Terry asks Police Chief McCaskill how the police department goes about protecting citizens from such abuses of power. That's one of many questions we have for the chief as he joins us for his regular monthly visit. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 10 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg Police Chief Keith McCaskill Richard Dow told the mother of one young sexual assault victim that he could be trusted because he was a police officer. Terry asks Police Chief McCaskill how the police department goes about protecting citizens from such abuses of power. That's one of many questions we have for the chief as he joins us for his regular monthly visit. 497 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120509_35575.mp3 When Maureen Anderson's husband died at a local nursing home, she was relieved. She felt he would no longer be humiliated and ignored by members of the staff. Now she's part of an external review of a chronic care wing at Deer Lodge Centre. Hear her story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT CBC Manitoba's Investigative Team - Deer Lodge Centre When Maureen Anderson's husband died at a local nursing home, she was relieved. She felt he would no longer be humiliated and ignored by members of the staff. Now she's part of an external review of a chronic care wing at Deer Lodge Centre. Hear her story. 452 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120509_34336.mp3 After years in planning, Manitoba's new mental health court opens tomorrow. Find out how it will work and what it hopes to accomplish. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Manitoba's New Mental Health Court After years in planning, Manitoba's new mental health court opens tomorrow. Find out how it will work and what it hopes to accomplish. 421 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120509_25849.mp3 Find out about a handbook that helps sex assault victims survive both the assault itself and the hostility of the justice system afterwards. Marcy talks to the author of that guide. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Handbook For Victims Of Sexual Assault Find out about a handbook that helps sex assault victims survive both the assault itself and the hostility of the justice system afterwards. Marcy talks to the author of that guide. 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120509_61723.mp3 Our regular medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin tells us why not all brain activity is created equal and what kind of intellectual stimulation is most likely to keep you sharp in old age. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Staying Mentally Sharp In Old Age Our regular medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin tells us why not all brain activity is created equal and what kind of intellectual stimulation is most likely to keep you sharp in old age. 335 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120509_50661.mp3 It's called the comprehensive assessment program - or CAP - and a lot of teachers in the Winnipeg School Division don't like it. We hear from the teacher's union and then from a division superintendent who says it's a vital tool. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Unhappiness With Winnipeg School Division's Comprehensive Assessment Program It's called the comprehensive assessment program - or CAP - and a lot of teachers in the Winnipeg School Division don't like it. We hear from the teacher's union and then from a division superintendent who says it's a vital tool. 625 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120509_12884.mp3 Winnipeg renters can complain to the Residential Tenancies Branch if there's a problem their landlord won't fix. But some neighbourhood associations say some tenants will never complain because they fear reprisals that could lead to the loss of their place to live. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 09 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Why Some Renters Won't Complain About Housing Issues Winnipeg renters can complain to the Residential Tenancies Branch if there's a problem their landlord won't fix. But some neighbourhood associations say some tenants will never complain because they fear reprisals that could lead to the loss of their place to live. 489 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120508_20012.mp3 It's a grim and growing mental health trend - self harming. Terry talks to Tiffany Carels who not only survived this self-destructive struggle but who's now trying to help others. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Helping Those Who Self Harm It's a grim and growing mental health trend - self harming. Terry talks to Tiffany Carels who not only survived this self-destructive struggle but who's now trying to help others. 492 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120508_62666.mp3 Find out how you can help put a little bounce in an inner city kids' life. Basketballs for Inner City Kids wants you to join their team. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Basketballs For Kids Find out how you can help put a little bounce in an inner city kids' life. Basketballs for Inner City Kids wants you to join their team. 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120508_92538.mp3 Manitoba's NDP government says it wants to expand the use of breathalyzer-like devices in the cars of convicted drunk drivers. It wants anyone convicted of impaired driving, including first-timers, to have to install an interlock device in their car. We get reaction. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Ignition Interlocks Manitoba's NDP government says it wants to expand the use of breathalyzer-like devices in the cars of convicted drunk drivers. It wants anyone convicted of impaired driving, including first-timers, to have to install an interlock device in their car. We get reaction. 401 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120508_32278.mp3 The Comprehensive Assessment Program - CAP - is a Winnipeg School Division process that has teachers assess math and reading skills of each student annually from nursery to grade six. Each assessment is supposed to take about half an hour. But there are some reports that suggest each assessment is taking as much as three days. So, just how much time is CAP taking away from teaching time? School Trustee Mark Wasyliw wants to find out. He talks to Terry. Yesterday, at the School board meeting, trustees agree to have an internal assessment of the program. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 08 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Is It Time To Put A Cap On CAP? The Comprehensive Assessment Program - CAP - is a Winnipeg School Division process that has teachers assess math and reading skills of each student annually from nursery to grade six. Each assessment is supposed to take about half an hour. But there are some reports that suggest each assessment is taking as much as three days. So, just how much time is CAP taking away from teaching time? School Trustee Mark Wasyliw wants to find out. He talks to Terry. Yesterday, at the School board meeting, trustees agree to have an internal assessment of the program. 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120507_94778.mp3 She's been diagnosed with depression, self mutilates so much she's almost died and regularly combs the internet looking for ways to kill herself. Still, after six years of waiting - treatment is still hard to come by. CBC producer Donna Carreiro brings us this Winnipeg woman's story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Misfire In The Mental Health System She's been diagnosed with depression, self mutilates so much she's almost died and regularly combs the internet looking for ways to kill herself. Still, after six years of waiting - treatment is still hard to come by. CBC producer Donna Carreiro brings us this Winnipeg woman's story. 574 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120507_90340.mp3 Find out how a local book hound made a rare discovery - and turned up an interesting piece of Winnipeg history - all by accident. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipegger Makes Rare Book Find Find out how a local book hound made a rare discovery - and turned up an interesting piece of Winnipeg history - all by accident. 332 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120507_83736.mp3 Suppose you found out your child had the IQ of an Albert Einstein. How would you handle it? Well, a two-year-old boy from Calgary has become the youngest person in Canada to join the international high I-Q society, Mensa. A child psychologist tells us what makes a gifted child and what parents can do to raise the little one in the healthiest way possible. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Smart, Smart Children Suppose you found out your child had the IQ of an Albert Einstein. How would you handle it? Well, a two-year-old boy from Calgary has become the youngest person in Canada to join the international high I-Q society, Mensa. A child psychologist tells us what makes a gifted child and what parents can do to raise the little one in the healthiest way possible. 348 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120507_28550.mp3 What do you do if you're a 15-year-old and you come down with an illness much more common among seniors? Find out how Breana Robertson of South River Heights is getting by with a LOT of help from her friends. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT A 15 Year Old Fighter What do you do if you're a 15-year-old and you come down with an illness much more common among seniors? Find out how Breana Robertson of South River Heights is getting by with a LOT of help from her friends. 632 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120507_92832.mp3 An Ethiopian graduate from the University of Winnipeg has won a prestigious opportunity to help African youth on her home continent. Zwedy Gebremedhin is one of only five Canadians to receive the honour. She tells her story to Terry. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Helping African Youth An Ethiopian graduate from the University of Winnipeg has won a prestigious opportunity to help African youth on her home continent. Zwedy Gebremedhin is one of only five Canadians to receive the honour. She tells her story to Terry. 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120507_28886.mp3 A Winnipeg core area youth program is rooting for one of their own as he becomes a newly graduated doctor this week. Find out how a homework club made all the difference. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 07 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT From The Homework Club To Doctor Of Medicine A Winnipeg core area youth program is rooting for one of their own as he becomes a newly graduated doctor this week. Find out how a homework club made all the difference. 321 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120504_43672.mp3 Manitoba's health minister says paying all doctors by salary instead of fee-for-service isn't the way to eliminate the practice of "one problem per appointment." Find out what blended renumeration for MDs could mean for your health. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Controversy Over One Problem Per Doctor's Appointment Manitoba's health minister says paying all doctors by salary instead of fee-for-service isn't the way to eliminate the practice of "one problem per appointment." Find out what blended renumeration for MDs could mean for your health. 369 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120504_88240.mp3 A group of students at Machray Elementary will honour the memory of one of their favorite teachers and her love of butterflies. Find out more about their memorial for teacher Tammi Kroeker who passed away in February at 38. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Butterfly Love Brings A Lasting Memorial A group of students at Machray Elementary will honour the memory of one of their favorite teachers and her love of butterflies. Find out more about their memorial for teacher Tammi Kroeker who passed away in February at 38. 285 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120504_78152.mp3 Winnipeggers were told that water bills would rise to help pay for an expensive water and sewer upgrade. Now the Public Utilities Board says the City is dipping into that fund to pay for general expenses instead. Does it matter? Isn't it all public revenue? Terry talks to Brian Kelcey, a former advisor to Mayor Sam Katz and someone who keeps a careful watch on the goings on at City Hall. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Are Winnipeggers Being Charged A Hidden Tax? Winnipeggers were told that water bills would rise to help pay for an expensive water and sewer upgrade. Now the Public Utilities Board says the City is dipping into that fund to pay for general expenses instead. Does it matter? Isn't it all public revenue? Terry talks to Brian Kelcey, a former advisor to Mayor Sam Katz and someone who keeps a careful watch on the goings on at City Hall. 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120504_70822.mp3 A depression-era saint. An Icelander carving out a spot for his compatriots. And ice cream! What do these things have in common? They're all part of the Burnell Street Jane's Walk taking place this weekend. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 04 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Jane's Walk Weekend A depression-era saint. An Icelander carving out a spot for his compatriots. And ice cream! What do these things have in common? They're all part of the Burnell Street Jane's Walk taking place this weekend. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120503_99167.mp3 The former head of Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence service is speaking in Winnipeg tonight (Thursday May 3). Before that, Efraim Halevy joined Terry in the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Former Head Of Mossad The former head of Mossad, Israel's foreign intelligence service is speaking in Winnipeg tonight (Thursday May 3). Before that, Efraim Halevy joined Terry in the studio. 507 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120503_33892.mp3 A Selkirk doctor has been accused of rushing her patient and missing fatal signs of heart trouble. The woman's widower has told the CBC that even though his wife went to her doctor complaining of several symptoms, the doctor told her that she only handles one problem per visit. His wife died the next week, of a heart attack. To find out more about protocols for doctor's appointments, Terry talks to Dr. Bill Pope, the registrar for the College of Physicians and Surgeons. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Do Some Doctors Rush Their Patients? A Selkirk doctor has been accused of rushing her patient and missing fatal signs of heart trouble. The woman's widower has told the CBC that even though his wife went to her doctor complaining of several symptoms, the doctor told her that she only handles one problem per visit. His wife died the next week, of a heart attack. To find out more about protocols for doctor's appointments, Terry talks to Dr. Bill Pope, the registrar for the College of Physicians and Surgeons. 336 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120503_73342.mp3 You can't smoke in restaurants or in the car with your kids. Should smoking also be banned in apartment buildings? There's a growing trend for mulit-unit complexes to go smoke free. Marcy talks to Pippa Beck, a policy analyst with the Non-Smokers' Rights Association. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Smoke Free Multi Unit Buildings You can't smoke in restaurants or in the car with your kids. Should smoking also be banned in apartment buildings? There's a growing trend for mulit-unit complexes to go smoke free. Marcy talks to Pippa Beck, a policy analyst with the Non-Smokers' Rights Association. 342 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120503_69129.mp3 One of the hottest shows to hit the world wide web is back! CBC Manitoba's falcon camera is active and online. Already we know that Princess and Ivy, the two peregrine falcons on the Radisson Hotel in Winnipeg have FOUR eggs. Tracy Maconachie, the project coordinator for the Falcon Recovery project stops by the studio to tell us more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Falcon Cam Is Back One of the hottest shows to hit the world wide web is back! CBC Manitoba's falcon camera is active and online. Already we know that Princess and Ivy, the two peregrine falcons on the Radisson Hotel in Winnipeg have FOUR eggs. Tracy Maconachie, the project coordinator for the Falcon Recovery project stops by the studio to tell us more. 394 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120503_95972.mp3 The jig is up! Okay - not so much up as in the final round. Three young men known as Sagkeeng's Finest have advanced to the finals of "Canada's Got Talent". Find out more about these local heroes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 03 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Sagkeeng's Finest The jig is up! Okay - not so much up as in the final round. Three young men known as Sagkeeng's Finest have advanced to the finals of "Canada's Got Talent". Find out more about these local heroes. 360 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120501_90584.mp3 A mother from the Weston neighbourhood says her daughter is caught up in a dangerous lifestyle on Winnipeg's streets and she desperately wants to keep her from becoming another tragic statistic. She hopes it starts with sharing her story with the CBC. Then Marcy talks to Jane Runner, the program manager for TERF - the Transition, Education and Resources for Females program, through New Directions. She's worked for years to help women and girls at risk. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Saving Girls From A Life On The Streets A mother from the Weston neighbourhood says her daughter is caught up in a dangerous lifestyle on Winnipeg's streets and she desperately wants to keep her from becoming another tragic statistic. She hopes it starts with sharing her story with the CBC. Then Marcy talks to Jane Runner, the program manager for TERF - the Transition, Education and Resources for Females program, through New Directions. She's worked for years to help women and girls at risk. 783 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120501_55528.mp3 It was a Selkirk Avenue hotel with a grim reputation. Now the infamous edifice is under new ownership and the plan is to turn it into a revitalizing space for the neighbourhood. We hear from some north-enders about their dreams for change. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Revitalizing The Merchant Hotel It was a Selkirk Avenue hotel with a grim reputation. Now the infamous edifice is under new ownership and the plan is to turn it into a revitalizing space for the neighbourhood. We hear from some north-enders about their dreams for change. 426 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120501_56267.mp3 Help stop Manitoba from burning! Terry talks to a battalion chief with the California department of forestry and fire protection who shares some of her expertise about living in an area where wildfires are common. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 01 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT Preventing Wildfires Help stop Manitoba from burning! Terry talks to a battalion chief with the California department of forestry and fire protection who shares some of her expertise about living in an area where wildfires are common. 445 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120430_62310.mp3 The documentary "Bully" opened in Winnipeg this past weekend. Information Radio asked three high school students to see it. They join Terry in the studio to talk about their personal experiences with bullying and whether the movie accurately reflects what they see on a daily basis. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT How Effective Is The Documentary "Bully" The documentary "Bully" opened in Winnipeg this past weekend. Information Radio asked three high school students to see it. They join Terry in the studio to talk about their personal experiences with bullying and whether the movie accurately reflects what they see on a daily basis. 672 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120430_94502.mp3 Can I use your backyard to become a farmer? Find out how a city woman from St. Vital is getting back to the land. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Urban Farming Can I use your backyard to become a farmer? Find out how a city woman from St. Vital is getting back to the land. 333 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120430_74069.mp3 I'm not myself today! It's a feeling that most of us have experienced at one time or another. And throughout April, Partners For Mental Health have been using the phrase as part of their current awareness campaign. Now, as the campaign wraps up, the organization is asking us to support what health and government authorities can no longer ignore. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Not Myself Today I'm not myself today! It's a feeling that most of us have experienced at one time or another. And throughout April, Partners For Mental Health have been using the phrase as part of their current awareness campaign. Now, as the campaign wraps up, the organization is asking us to support what health and government authorities can no longer ignore. 390 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120430_49113.mp3 He was tired of working dead end jobs. Then Shane Sinclair found success with a new program that's helping connect people living on reserves with jobs in manufacturing. Terry talks to Shane and David Robertson, the coordinator of Connecting Aboriginals with Manufacturers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 30 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Connecting Aboriginals With Manufacturing He was tired of working dead end jobs. Then Shane Sinclair found success with a new program that's helping connect people living on reserves with jobs in manufacturing. Terry talks to Shane and David Robertson, the coordinator of Connecting Aboriginals with Manufacturers. 541 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120427_30496.mp3 A fire earlier this week resulted in a Winnipeg woman losing both her rented rooms and all her belongings. Now Katie Noble wants all renters to know the value of tenant's insurance. How does tenant's insurance work? Does it only protect your belongings or can you be on the hook for other things if you don't have tenant's insurance. Marcy speaks to Lindsay Olson with the Insurance Bureau of Canada. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Importance Of Tenant's Insurance A fire earlier this week resulted in a Winnipeg woman losing both her rented rooms and all her belongings. Now Katie Noble wants all renters to know the value of tenant's insurance. How does tenant's insurance work? Does it only protect your belongings or can you be on the hook for other things if you don't have tenant's insurance. Marcy speaks to Lindsay Olson with the Insurance Bureau of Canada. 375 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120427_70034.mp3 Lake Manitoba flood victims may have survived last year's high waters, but for many of them, the receding waters have left behind a landscape that's meant the end of their livelihood. CBC producer Donna Carreiro finds out how close they are to drowning in debt and whether the province will help them sink or swim. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 27 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Drowning In Debt On The Shores Of Lake Manitoba Lake Manitoba flood victims may have survived last year's high waters, but for many of them, the receding waters have left behind a landscape that's meant the end of their livelihood. CBC producer Donna Carreiro finds out how close they are to drowning in debt and whether the province will help them sink or swim. 656 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120426_75788.mp3 Terry talks to Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse who turned her experiences into a fascinating blog, and then a book. Find out more about "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying". http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Regrets Of the Dying Terry talks to Bronnie Ware, a palliative care nurse who turned her experiences into a fascinating blog, and then a book. Find out more about "The Top 5 Regrets of the Dying". 409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120426_11392.mp3 Her roommate burst into her room in the middle of the night - their house on McMillan was on fire. Hear Katie Noble's story and find out why she doesn't want anyone to make the same mistake she did. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT McMillan Avenue Fire Victim Her roommate burst into her room in the middle of the night - their house on McMillan was on fire. Hear Katie Noble's story and find out why she doesn't want anyone to make the same mistake she did. 425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120426_30447.mp3 City council has delayed a decision about building a water park at the Forks. Many people say the process should never have gone this far without public consultation. So how should Winnipeg decide what to build at the Forks and what's our city's reputation when it comes to development. Marcy talks to Richard Milgrom, head of the department of city planning at the University of Manitoba and Colin Fast, the blogger behind policyfrog.com and the urban affairs columnist for the Metro. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 26 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT What Does Waterpark Controversy Say About The Way Winnipeg Develops City council has delayed a decision about building a water park at the Forks. Many people say the process should never have gone this far without public consultation. So how should Winnipeg decide what to build at the Forks and what's our city's reputation when it comes to development. Marcy talks to Richard Milgrom, head of the department of city planning at the University of Manitoba and Colin Fast, the blogger behind policyfrog.com and the urban affairs columnist for the Metro. 504 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120424_87932.mp3 It's a first in Canada! It's a course to teach people to land small planes in emergency situations. It's happening at Lyncrest Airport just outside of Winnipeg where Marcy caught up with some of the participants. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT A Course On Landing Small Planes In Emergencies It's a first in Canada! It's a course to teach people to land small planes in emergency situations. It's happening at Lyncrest Airport just outside of Winnipeg where Marcy caught up with some of the participants. 415 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120424_37026.mp3 So! Some municipal taxes are going up. Some provincial taxes are going up. And water, sewer, hydro and fuel are going up as well. So how are you handling it? Find out how one Winnipeg family is coping with their own personal budget cuts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Financial Reality-2012 So! Some municipal taxes are going up. Some provincial taxes are going up. And water, sewer, hydro and fuel are going up as well. So how are you handling it? Find out how one Winnipeg family is coping with their own personal budget cuts. 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120424_78153.mp3 Is the Province expecting you to foot the bill for recycling your old paint and fluorescent lightbulbs? Two new recycling programs rolled out yesterday. Find out more on Information Radio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Two New Recycling Programs For Manitobans Is the Province expecting you to foot the bill for recycling your old paint and fluorescent lightbulbs? Two new recycling programs rolled out yesterday. Find out more on Information Radio. 351 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120424_67831.mp3 Seven million dollars of public money is supposed to buy access for low income Winnipeggers to a private water park but a local advocacy group says there's a problem with that math. Find out why. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 24 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Water Park Concerns Seven million dollars of public money is supposed to buy access for low income Winnipeggers to a private water park but a local advocacy group says there's a problem with that math. Find out why. 585 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120423_12294.mp3 It's a controversial medical treatment that makes many doctors uncomfortable and forces patients to go to great lengths to get access. Hear about a Winnipeg man's struggle to get the drug he says saved his life and why he wants to keep growing his own. And then a doctor explains why so many of his colleagues make access to medical marijuana difficult and what changes he'd like to see to help them make decisions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Medical Marijuana It's a controversial medical treatment that makes many doctors uncomfortable and forces patients to go to great lengths to get access. Hear about a Winnipeg man's struggle to get the drug he says saved his life and why he wants to keep growing his own. And then a doctor explains why so many of his colleagues make access to medical marijuana difficult and what changes he'd like to see to help them make decisions. 839 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120423_14407.mp3 In the news today, an Ontario substitute teacher cleared of abusing a student is speaking out. She'd like to see parents and kids held accountable for making false accusations. Marcy talks to an education expert about how often the abuse of teachers happens, about what's behind it and about what can be done about it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Abuse of Teachers In the news today, an Ontario substitute teacher cleared of abusing a student is speaking out. She'd like to see parents and kids held accountable for making false accusations. Marcy talks to an education expert about how often the abuse of teachers happens, about what's behind it and about what can be done about it. 431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120423_90885.mp3 When your dad decides to move from your Winnipeg home to a refugee camp in the middle east, it's bound to change any five-year-old's course in life. In her new book, Nahlah Ayed talks about how it helped shape her view of the world and led her to becoming a foreign correspondent for CBC. She joins Terry in the studio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT "A Thousand Farewells: A Reporter's Journey from Refugee Camp to the Arab Spring" When your dad decides to move from your Winnipeg home to a refugee camp in the middle east, it's bound to change any five-year-old's course in life. In her new book, Nahlah Ayed talks about how it helped shape her view of the world and led her to becoming a foreign correspondent for CBC. She joins Terry in the studio. 447 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120423_79526.mp3 Has the Mennonite Central Committee been penalized by the federal Conservatives for not towing the government line on the role of non-governmental organization's overseas? Nick Barry-Shaw says yes and that other NGO's have been targeted as well. Terry talks to the author of "Paved With Good Intentions: Canada's Development NGO's, from Idealism to Imperialism" and then he asks the MCC how they see it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 23 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Is The Mennonite Central Committee At Odds With The Harper Government? Has the Mennonite Central Committee been penalized by the federal Conservatives for not towing the government line on the role of non-governmental organization's overseas? Nick Barry-Shaw says yes and that other NGO's have been targeted as well. Terry talks to the author of "Paved With Good Intentions: Canada's Development NGO's, from Idealism to Imperialism" and then he asks the MCC how they see it. 700 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120420_50229.mp3 Is music therapy as valuable as speech therapy? Some of the people who work in the area in Manitoba say yes. Marcy takes a first hand look at the profession by spending some time with a music therapist and her client, a resident at Tuxedo Villa. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Power Of Music Therapy Is music therapy as valuable as speech therapy? Some of the people who work in the area in Manitoba say yes. Marcy takes a first hand look at the profession by spending some time with a music therapist and her client, a resident at Tuxedo Villa. 551 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120420_32744.mp3 Manitoba is set to reduce speed limits in school zones. Saskatoon did just that 10 years ago. Did it work? Terry talks to Saskatoon's Transportation manager, Angela Gardiner. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT School Speed Zones - Do They Work? Manitoba is set to reduce speed limits in school zones. Saskatoon did just that 10 years ago. Did it work? Terry talks to Saskatoon's Transportation manager, Angela Gardiner. 315 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120420_58519.mp3 Did hundreds of thousands of dollars go to fake flood claims in Lake St. Martin? CBC reporter Louise Charette brings us the latest. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 20 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lake St. Martin Flood Claims - Was There Fraud? Did hundreds of thousands of dollars go to fake flood claims in Lake St. Martin? CBC reporter Louise Charette brings us the latest. 346 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120419_73529.mp3 The budget has been read. Now the selling begins. Terry talks to Premier Greg Selinger. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Premier Greg Selinger The budget has been read. Now the selling begins. Terry talks to Premier Greg Selinger. 624 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120419_25108.mp3 The Iteam is back - with a story of some foreign students who came here to study and learn English and how they were taken advantage of by the very person who was supposed to provide a home. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT An I-Team Investigation - Foreign Students Taken Advantage Of The Iteam is back - with a story of some foreign students who came here to study and learn English and how they were taken advantage of by the very person who was supposed to provide a home. 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120419_58552.mp3 It's part of the richest archaeological site in the province. That's why the former head curator of the Manitoba Museum wants an excavation of the site BEFORE any building of a possible waterpark. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Waterpark Archaeology It's part of the richest archaeological site in the province. That's why the former head curator of the Manitoba Museum wants an excavation of the site BEFORE any building of a possible waterpark. 349 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120418_21233.mp3 Marcy heads to the U of W's new Elements Restaurant for reaction to yesterday's budget. In Part 1, she finds out what the provincial budget means for future generations, through the eyes of an older one. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Manitoba Budget Reaction #1 Marcy heads to the U of W's new Elements Restaurant for reaction to yesterday's budget. In Part 1, she finds out what the provincial budget means for future generations, through the eyes of an older one. 683 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120418_85510.mp3 Marcy's at the U of W's new Elements Restaurant, getting reaction to yesterday's Manitoba budget. In this segment, will the provincial budget help or hinder low-income Manitobans? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Manitoba Budget Reaction #2 Marcy's at the U of W's new Elements Restaurant, getting reaction to yesterday's Manitoba budget. In this segment, will the provincial budget help or hinder low-income Manitobans? 479 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120418_74866.mp3 Marcy's at the U of W's new Elements Restaurant, getting reaction to yesterday's Manitoba budget. In this segment, she hears about longer Sunday shopping and more tax on gasoline. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 18 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Manitoba Budget Reaction #3 Marcy's at the U of W's new Elements Restaurant, getting reaction to yesterday's Manitoba budget. In this segment, she hears about longer Sunday shopping and more tax on gasoline. 597 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120416_11663.mp3 Besides being a form of artistic expression, music can also be used as therapy for those with dementia. Find out more about the healing power of music. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Healing Power Of Music Besides being a form of artistic expression, music can also be used as therapy for those with dementia. Find out more about the healing power of music. 437 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120416_38375.mp3 The jaltarang is an instrument that's so rare, only 8 people among the millions in India still play it. One of those players is in Winnipeg. He stops by the studio with a demonstration. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Sounds Of The Jaltarang The jaltarang is an instrument that's so rare, only 8 people among the millions in India still play it. One of those players is in Winnipeg. He stops by the studio with a demonstration. 433 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120416_88370.mp3 Winnipeg is on a roll. Zoo improvements,the human rights museum, and the return of the Jets are just a few of the many things shaping the city. But what's next? We ask three prominent Winnipeggers who have their finger on the pulse of development to give us their ideas. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Looking For The Next Big Thing For Winnipeg Part 1 Winnipeg is on a roll. Zoo improvements,the human rights museum, and the return of the Jets are just a few of the many things shaping the city. But what's next? We ask three prominent Winnipeggers who have their finger on the pulse of development to give us their ideas. 501 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120416_44236.mp3 Our panel continues their discussion. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 16 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Looking For The Next Big Thing For Winnipeg Part 2 Our panel continues their discussion. 503 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120413_39272.mp3 Tombstones are going high tech. It's an innovation that could change the way we remember our loved ones. Find out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Tombstone Technology Tombstones are going high tech. It's an innovation that could change the way we remember our loved ones. Find out more. 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120413_24613.mp3 A very special and sombre event is happening on Sunday in Winnipeg. The 5th annual Holocaust Commemorative Service will bring together 12 community members to read from The Holocaust Scroll. Marcy is one of them. She tells us more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Holocaust Commemorative Service A very special and sombre event is happening on Sunday in Winnipeg. The 5th annual Holocaust Commemorative Service will bring together 12 community members to read from The Holocaust Scroll. Marcy is one of them. She tells us more. 576 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120413_25843.mp3 Newcomers to Manitoba depend on her program to get jobs when they arrive. She's depended on the province to support her program. Now that's all about to change as the feds take over settlement services. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Wgat's The Future for Manitoba Immigration Services Newcomers to Manitoba depend on her program to get jobs when they arrive. She's depended on the province to support her program. Now that's all about to change as the feds take over settlement services. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120413_37832.mp3 A new British study says over-the-counter insect bite remedies don't do much to relieve the irritation. Terry talks to a dermatologist about what you CAN do to alleviate the itch of bug bites. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 13 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT What You Should Do About Bug Bites A new British study says over-the-counter insect bite remedies don't do much to relieve the irritation. Terry talks to a dermatologist about what you CAN do to alleviate the itch of bug bites. 320 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120412_14216.mp3 A Toronto production company is in Winnipeg looking for stories from the North End. We check in with two lifelong residents about the ways they'd like to see the neighbourhood represented. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT North End TV Series A Toronto production company is in Winnipeg looking for stories from the North End. We check in with two lifelong residents about the ways they'd like to see the neighbourhood represented. 765 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120412_20170.mp3 A Winnipeg woman's brother dies of a heart attack at 57 and never even knows that he'd already suffered an earlier attack. Now Leslie Worthington asks if YOU are getting all the test results YOU need from your doctor? Hear her story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Is Your Doctor Keeping You Properly Informed? A Winnipeg woman's brother dies of a heart attack at 57 and never even knows that he'd already suffered an earlier attack. Now Leslie Worthington asks if YOU are getting all the test results YOU need from your doctor? Hear her story. 408 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120412_13466.mp3 Banks and credit unions have many tools designed to help customers feel their money is safe. But a bank card skimming scam earlier this week shows they don't always work. Marcy talks to an I-D theft expert who says we're really on our own when it comes to providing true security for our money. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 12 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Protecting Your Bank Accounts Banks and credit unions have many tools designed to help customers feel their money is safe. But a bank card skimming scam earlier this week shows they don't always work. Marcy talks to an I-D theft expert who says we're really on our own when it comes to providing true security for our money. 460 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120411_68888.mp3 Find out why doctors believe codeine is behind the recent deaths of two children and learn whether kids' pain can be managed WITHOUT the use of narcotics. terry speaks with Dr. David Price, the head of family medicine at McMaster University. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Children And Codeine Find out why doctors believe codeine is behind the recent deaths of two children and learn whether kids' pain can be managed WITHOUT the use of narcotics. terry speaks with Dr. David Price, the head of family medicine at McMaster University. 315 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120411_90712.mp3 A Winnipeg couple recently had thousands of dollars taken from their credit union account by criminals doing something called skimming. Hear their story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Victims Of Skimming A Winnipeg couple recently had thousands of dollars taken from their credit union account by criminals doing something called skimming. Hear their story. 441 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120411_49897.mp3 Child and Family Services workers want to testify anonymously at the upcoming Phoenix Sinclair inquiry. But can an inquiry be truly public if witnesses are not identified? We look at what they'll need to do to convince a judge. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Anonymity At Public Inquiries Child and Family Services workers want to testify anonymously at the upcoming Phoenix Sinclair inquiry. But can an inquiry be truly public if witnesses are not identified? We look at what they'll need to do to convince a judge. 467 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120411_15480.mp3 An innovative Winnipeg teacher found a way to make Canadian history come alive for his high school students. Now they're all published authors. Marcy finds out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 11 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Bringing Canadian History Alive An innovative Winnipeg teacher found a way to make Canadian history come alive for his high school students. Now they're all published authors. Marcy finds out more. 433 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120410_17435.mp3 The older sister of murder victim Carolyn Sinclair wants to help other women avoid the fate that could await them - a fate she herself narrowly escaped when she once worked the streets. CBC Producer Donna Carreiro brings us Amanda's story. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Amanda Sinclair's Story The older sister of murder victim Carolyn Sinclair wants to help other women avoid the fate that could await them - a fate she herself narrowly escaped when she once worked the streets. CBC Producer Donna Carreiro brings us Amanda's story. 506 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120410_55247.mp3 The return of the Jets to Winnipeg has meant a lot for local businesses. But how much has it helped our city's larger business prospects? Terry talks to Bill Morrissey with YES Winnipeg - a kind of sales team for business development. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Jets Effect The return of the Jets to Winnipeg has meant a lot for local businesses. But how much has it helped our city's larger business prospects? Terry talks to Bill Morrissey with YES Winnipeg - a kind of sales team for business development. 425 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120410_78531.mp3 So is your computer desktop cluttered? Have you got thousands of old e-mails in your in-box? Well, maybe it's time to throw those extra bits and bytes in the trash. Marcy talks to Clare Kumar, the head of Streamlife, a company that helps people organize their lives. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 10 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT It's Time To Spring Clean Your Computer So is your computer desktop cluttered? Have you got thousands of old e-mails in your in-box? Well, maybe it's time to throw those extra bits and bytes in the trash. Marcy talks to Clare Kumar, the head of Streamlife, a company that helps people organize their lives. 373 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120409_12051.mp3 A wildfire took Lois Downey's Teulon-area home this weekend. We check in with her and hear the story of how her dog was rescued. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Teulon Fire A wildfire took Lois Downey's Teulon-area home this weekend. We check in with her and hear the story of how her dog was rescued. 361 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120409_53792.mp3 The Jets are done their comeback season and we check in with some Winnipeg businesses about what kind of effect the return of the Jets had. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The effect's on local businesses due to the Jet's return to the NHL The Jets are done their comeback season and we check in with some Winnipeg businesses about what kind of effect the return of the Jets had. 522 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120409_51626.mp3 It's more rare than climbing Mount Everest...sailing the NorthWest Passage. So how did a farm boy from Riverton end up navigating its icy waters? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 09 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT The New Northwest Passage It's more rare than climbing Mount Everest...sailing the NorthWest Passage. So how did a farm boy from Riverton end up navigating its icy waters? 399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120405_38807.mp3 Family Services minister Jennifer Howard speaks to Terry about why the province will increase day care rates for infant and preschool spaces. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Day Care Costs Going Up Family Services minister Jennifer Howard speaks to Terry about why the province will increase day care rates for infant and preschool spaces. 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120405_18649.mp3 A company from Toronto is hoping to make a tv series about Winnipeg's North End. Next week, producers will be in the city and in the neighbourhood doing research. But even before that, residents have already been calling with ideas. Marcy finds out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT A TV Series About Winnipeg's North End? A company from Toronto is hoping to make a tv series about Winnipeg's North End. Next week, producers will be in the city and in the neighbourhood doing research. But even before that, residents have already been calling with ideas. Marcy finds out more. 449 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120405_31283.mp3 Racism in the RCMP. Hear what a CBC Manitoba I-Team Investigation reveals and what happened when they confronted the top brass. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT CBC Manitoba's I-Team - Racism In The RCMP Racism in the RCMP. Hear what a CBC Manitoba I-Team Investigation reveals and what happened when they confronted the top brass. 333 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120405_48254.mp3 If you drive a vehicle, the cost of gas is on your mind this week. Gas prices are rising - just in time for a long weekend. Coincidence? The industry says yes - but many consumers say no. We look at whether the upward trend is likely to continue through the summer months. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 05 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Rising Gas Prices If you drive a vehicle, the cost of gas is on your mind this week. Gas prices are rising - just in time for a long weekend. Coincidence? The industry says yes - but many consumers say no. We look at whether the upward trend is likely to continue through the summer months. 434 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120404_31515.mp3 One of the key issues that Mark Stobbe's lawyer raised in his defence was the fact that UNKNOWN male DNA was found on a purse belonging to Stobbe's murdered wife Beverly Rowbotham. Terry talks to one of North America's leading experts on DNA who warns us not to jump to conclusions about what that means. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT DNA Evidence One of the key issues that Mark Stobbe's lawyer raised in his defence was the fact that UNKNOWN male DNA was found on a purse belonging to Stobbe's murdered wife Beverly Rowbotham. Terry talks to one of North America's leading experts on DNA who warns us not to jump to conclusions about what that means. 442 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120404_42202.mp3 We talk to a former Aveos employee about some happy texts and tweets she's been seeing. Intro: A former employee of Aveos says she's seeing tweets, texts and Facebook updates from co-workers who are getting new jobs. 350 Aveos employees lost their jobs locally when the aircraft maintenance company abruptly ceased operations in March. Liz Miazga is one those 350 workers.... And we've reached her on the phone. Good morning... http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Update - Aveos Employees We talk to a former Aveos employee about some happy texts and tweets she's been seeing. Intro: A former employee of Aveos says she's seeing tweets, texts and Facebook updates from co-workers who are getting new jobs. 350 Aveos employees lost their jobs locally when the aircraft maintenance company abruptly ceased operations in March. Liz Miazga is one those 350 workers.... And we've reached her on the phone. Good morning... 354 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120404_36053.mp3 Makoon, a starving black bear cub, was recently rescued by a Manitoba couple. Before being turned over to Manitoba Conservation, the cub was exposed to a lot of human contact. Terry finds out about the cub's chances of avoiding a life in captivity. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT What's The Future For Makoon The Bear Cub? Makoon, a starving black bear cub, was recently rescued by a Manitoba couple. Before being turned over to Manitoba Conservation, the cub was exposed to a lot of human contact. Terry finds out about the cub's chances of avoiding a life in captivity. 478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120404_76634.mp3 Whenever Muriel Venne hears stories of aboriginal women who've been murdered, she considers herself one of the lucky ones. She was once beaten and left for dead. She has since founded the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, a non profit agency that tries to educate and raise awareness of hundreds of missing and murdered First Nations women. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 04 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Raising Awareness Of Missing And Murdered Aboriginal Women. Whenever Muriel Venne hears stories of aboriginal women who've been murdered, she considers herself one of the lucky ones. She was once beaten and left for dead. She has since founded the Institute for the Advancement of Aboriginal Women, a non profit agency that tries to educate and raise awareness of hundreds of missing and murdered First Nations women. 636 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120403_95626.mp3 Pounding the pavement in a town where it can still be about "who you know". One man's story about learning to network in Winnipeg and how he finally found a job after sending out nearly 3-hundred applications. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Finding work Pounding the pavement in a town where it can still be about "who you know". One man's story about learning to network in Winnipeg and how he finally found a job after sending out nearly 3-hundred applications. 508 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120403_24685.mp3 We might have escaped winter but an unseasonably late outbreak of flu is sending Manitoban's to bed in record numbers. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Late outbreak of influenza We might have escaped winter but an unseasonably late outbreak of flu is sending Manitoban's to bed in record numbers. 431 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120403_77855.mp3 Navigating the new transitway...what you need to know about the changing landscape for Winnipeg commuters. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 03 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Next Big Thing - Rapid Transit part 3 Navigating the new transitway...what you need to know about the changing landscape for Winnipeg commuters. 490 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120402_50293.mp3 He was an aspiring model who was really good at what he did. The owner of Native Model Studio where John Felix was launching his career remembers her friend who was killed this past weekend. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lisa Muswagon - Owner of Native Model Studio He was an aspiring model who was really good at what he did. The owner of Native Model Studio where John Felix was launching his career remembers her friend who was killed this past weekend. 384 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120402_17485.mp3 A Winnipeg neighbourhood is set to boom riding the wave of transit oriented development. Find out why it's a case of everything old is new again coming up on Information Radio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Next Big Thing - Rapid Transit part 2 A Winnipeg neighbourhood is set to boom riding the wave of transit oriented development. Find out why it's a case of everything old is new again coming up on Information Radio. 518 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120402_38889.mp3 How might Rapid Transit change the landscape of our city? Find out if the Next Big thing is transit oriented development coming up on Information Radio. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Next Big Thing - Rapid Transit part 1 How might Rapid Transit change the landscape of our city? Find out if the Next Big thing is transit oriented development coming up on Information Radio. 517 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120402_41624.mp3 Today part two or our interview with Jocelyn Armbruster. A mom from GlenElm who has found love through some tough circumstances with her kids. She received a special award last night. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 02 Apr 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Most Beautiful Women - Jocelyn Armbruster part 2 Today part two or our interview with Jocelyn Armbruster. A mom from GlenElm who has found love through some tough circumstances with her kids. She received a special award last night. 370 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120330_54695.mp3 People who applied to come to Canada will get their money back but will they still be eligible to come here? Why a Winnipegger who helps immigrants gets jobs worries about the feds new plan to reduce the immigration backlog. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Immigration People who applied to come to Canada will get their money back but will they still be eligible to come here? Why a Winnipegger who helps immigrants gets jobs worries about the feds new plan to reduce the immigration backlog. 468 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120330_61688.mp3 Marcy Markusa is live at Stella's Cafe on Portage and she finds out what changes to Old Age Security will mean to those who need it most. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Federal Budget Reaction part 2 Marcy Markusa is live at Stella's Cafe on Portage and she finds out what changes to Old Age Security will mean to those who need it most. 388 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120330_20662.mp3 Almost 20,000 jobs are on the federal cutting board today. Marcy Markusa is live at Stella's Cafe on Portage Avenue and she wants your reaction to the federal budget that includes everything everything from phasing out pennies to phasing out jobs. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Federal Budget Reaction part 1 Almost 20,000 jobs are on the federal cutting board today. Marcy Markusa is live at Stella's Cafe on Portage Avenue and she wants your reaction to the federal budget that includes everything everything from phasing out pennies to phasing out jobs. 510 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120330_74973.mp3 Now that the federal government has released its budget, the province will be next. Our finance minister tells us what Joe Flaherty's blueprint does for his planning. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Manitoba's finance minister Stan Struthers Now that the federal government has released its budget, the province will be next. Our finance minister tells us what Joe Flaherty's blueprint does for his planning. 609 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120330_29219.mp3 Instead of sleeping in and hanging out a grade 10 student spent his spring break in Winnipeg's inner city working to share his faith with local kids. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 30 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Spring Break Mission Instead of sleeping in and hanging out a grade 10 student spent his spring break in Winnipeg's inner city working to share his faith with local kids. 346 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120329_96864.mp3 If people ignore warnings and venture into unsafe places, should they have to pay for their rescue? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Search and Rescue If people ignore warnings and venture into unsafe places, should they have to pay for their rescue? 439 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120329_11325.mp3 We meet another one of Winnipeg's most beautiful women. This one is a local mom who went to the extreme to teach her kids the value of being a compassionate member of our community. She moved the family into transitional housing on Main Street for a year. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Most Beautiful Women - Jocelyn Armbruster part 1 We meet another one of Winnipeg's most beautiful women. This one is a local mom who went to the extreme to teach her kids the value of being a compassionate member of our community. She moved the family into transitional housing on Main Street for a year. 413 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120329_80897.mp3 We are talking to some of Winnipeg's Most Beautiful Women this week on the show. Women who have made wonderful contributions to our community through their work and spirit. We now meet a volunteer who helps the hungry. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Most Beautiful Women - Ann Ledwich We are talking to some of Winnipeg's Most Beautiful Women this week on the show. Women who have made wonderful contributions to our community through their work and spirit. We now meet a volunteer who helps the hungry. 308 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120329_36764.mp3 Michael Benarroch is the Chair of Economics with the U of M and he will help us prepare for the good, the bad and the ugly of today's federal budget and what it could mean for Manitobans. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The bad and the ugly of today's federal budget Michael Benarroch is the Chair of Economics with the U of M and he will help us prepare for the good, the bad and the ugly of today's federal budget and what it could mean for Manitobans. 305 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120329_31387.mp3 Austerity is on the agenda today and possible cuts in today's federal budget could very well lead to even bigger generational tensions. We take a look at the challenges of managing the needs of different age groups. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 29 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Generation Wars Austerity is on the agenda today and possible cuts in today's federal budget could very well lead to even bigger generational tensions. We take a look at the challenges of managing the needs of different age groups. 447 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120328_99041.mp3 Manitobans who are delinquent with their child support payments will face an extra charge starting next week. We speak to a family lawyer about how difficult it is to enforce child maintenance. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Child Support Fines Manitobans who are delinquent with their child support payments will face an extra charge starting next week. We speak to a family lawyer about how difficult it is to enforce child maintenance. 401 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120328_73793.mp3 Newborns in Manitoba may no longer be screened for cystic fibrosis. Funding for an early detection program ends March 31st. How this could lower the quality of life for children who live with the disease. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Cutting screening for cystic fibrosis Newborns in Manitoba may no longer be screened for cystic fibrosis. Funding for an early detection program ends March 31st. How this could lower the quality of life for children who live with the disease. 519 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120328_44977.mp3 We're meeting Winnipeg's most beautiful women on the show this week. Five local women who are being honoured for their work in our community. We now meet a law student who says she can't handle when people are all talk and no action. Hear why she's becoming a spitfire on the Winnipeg fundraising scene. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Most Beautiful Women part 2 We're meeting Winnipeg's most beautiful women on the show this week. Five local women who are being honoured for their work in our community. We now meet a law student who says she can't handle when people are all talk and no action. Hear why she's becoming a spitfire on the Winnipeg fundraising scene. 480 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120328_47633.mp3 Mark Stobbe's fate lies in the hands of a jury right now, as they decide whether the former government official is guilty of fatally bludgeoning his wife almost 12 years ago. We take a closer look at what they have to consider with David Asper. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 28 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Criminal lawyer and law professor David Asper on the Mark Stobbe trial Mark Stobbe's fate lies in the hands of a jury right now, as they decide whether the former government official is guilty of fatally bludgeoning his wife almost 12 years ago. We take a closer look at what they have to consider with David Asper. 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120327_13879.mp3 There's a new development coming that could lure more trade shows to our city and could compete with the convention centre. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Red River Ex Park expansion There's a new development coming that could lure more trade shows to our city and could compete with the convention centre. 543 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120327_77889.mp3 When her daughter called to ask about personal details of her life, she thought it was for an obituary! Now this local lady knows that it was for a nomination as one of Winnipeg's most beautiful women. We meet one of Winnipeg's most beautiful women. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Winnipeg's Most Beautiful Women When her daughter called to ask about personal details of her life, she thought it was for an obituary! Now this local lady knows that it was for a nomination as one of Winnipeg's most beautiful women. We meet one of Winnipeg's most beautiful women. 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120327_57628.mp3 She's blond, she's beautiful, but she was born a he...so she's been kicked out of the Miss Universe Canada pageant. The pageant gets some close scrutiny from a local transgender activist Ro Mills. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Disqualified from the Miss Universe Canada pageant She's blond, she's beautiful, but she was born a he...so she's been kicked out of the Miss Universe Canada pageant. The pageant gets some close scrutiny from a local transgender activist Ro Mills. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120327_36163.mp3 Over the weekend, a 28-year-old woman was stabbed to death. It's the third domestic related homicide of the year. Friends and family of another Winnipeg woman who was killed by her partner say this highlights the need to support a local shelter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 27 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Osborne House fundraiser Over the weekend, a 28-year-old woman was stabbed to death. It's the third domestic related homicide of the year. Friends and family of another Winnipeg woman who was killed by her partner say this highlights the need to support a local shelter. 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120326_18236.mp3 Many people know Lesra Martin from "The Story of The Hurricane", his fight to help free Ruben Hurricane Carter from prison. But Lesra is fighting another battle...against illiteracy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Lesra Martin Many people know Lesra Martin from "The Story of The Hurricane", his fight to help free Ruben Hurricane Carter from prison. But Lesra is fighting another battle...against illiteracy. 507 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120326_35694.mp3 If you own property in Manitoba...your school taxes are going up this year. How satisfied are you that you're getting your money's worth? Are you getting what you pay for? And how do you tell? http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT School tax increase - How do you know whether you're getting what you pay for? If you own property in Manitoba...your school taxes are going up this year. How satisfied are you that you're getting your money's worth? Are you getting what you pay for? And how do you tell? 494 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120326_62625.mp3 If you build it, will they come? New convention centres are popping up across the country in cities where they hope to attract conferences and business. They're setting up for the Home Expressions show right now and we'll take you there and hear why the convention centre expansion should be the Next Big Thing for Winnipeg. Then we'll find out how it worked in Ottawa. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 26 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Next Big Thing series - planned expansion of our Convention Centre If you build it, will they come? New convention centres are popping up across the country in cities where they hope to attract conferences and business. They're setting up for the Home Expressions show right now and we'll take you there and hear why the convention centre expansion should be the Next Big Thing for Winnipeg. Then we'll find out how it worked in Ottawa. 670 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120323_40620.mp3 This week we heard a couple of stories about patients who were discharged from Seven Oaks hospital but they say they shouldn't have been. Dr. Brian Goldman weighs in on some critical problems at Seven Oaks hospital. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Dr. Brian Goldman weighs in on some critical problems at Seven Oaks hospital. This week we heard a couple of stories about patients who were discharged from Seven Oaks hospital but they say they shouldn't have been. Dr. Brian Goldman weighs in on some critical problems at Seven Oaks hospital. 464 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120323_36724.mp3 In the wake of the Graham James sentence we explore what's needed to make sure that people who abuse children never re-offend. Dr. Lawrence Ellerby is a forensic psychologist, who specializes in cases involving sex offenders. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 23 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Curing sexual predators In the wake of the Graham James sentence we explore what's needed to make sure that people who abuse children never re-offend. Dr. Lawrence Ellerby is a forensic psychologist, who specializes in cases involving sex offenders. 675 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120322_78603.mp3 As reaction continues to the sentencing this week of Graham James, Information Radio looks at what needs to be done to lift the shroud of secrecy around sexual abuse and on ways to better hold abusers accountable. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Fighting Against Sexual Abuse As reaction continues to the sentencing this week of Graham James, Information Radio looks at what needs to be done to lift the shroud of secrecy around sexual abuse and on ways to better hold abusers accountable. 559 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120322_89364.mp3 Today is world water day so we're raising a glass to one of our greatest resources and exploring what we need to do to protect it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 22 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Protecting Manitoba's Greatest Natural Resource Today is world water day so we're raising a glass to one of our greatest resources and exploring what we need to do to protect it. 418 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120321_68838.mp3 A new study suggests the way symptoms are presented online may affect whether or not we think we're sick. We'll get the details from our regular medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Internet Is No Substitute For A Doctor A new study suggests the way symptoms are presented online may affect whether or not we think we're sick. We'll get the details from our regular medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin. 379 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120321_73866.mp3 She's an outspoken Muslim reformer and best-selling author. Irshad Manji is in Winnipeg to promote her newest book. She stops by the studio with some tough questions about faith and creating dialogue between religions. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Irshad Manji - Author Of "Allah, Liberty and Love" She's an outspoken Muslim reformer and best-selling author. Irshad Manji is in Winnipeg to promote her newest book. She stops by the studio with some tough questions about faith and creating dialogue between religions. 644 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120321_51088.mp3 In the wake of the sentencing of Graham James to two years in prison, Marcy talks to a clinical psychologist about how YOU can talk to your children about abuse -- how to avoid it, and speak up about it. Then she speaks with a University of Manitoba law professor on whether the James sentence itself was too lenient. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Graham James Sentencing In the wake of the sentencing of Graham James to two years in prison, Marcy talks to a clinical psychologist about how YOU can talk to your children about abuse -- how to avoid it, and speak up about it. Then she speaks with a University of Manitoba law professor on whether the James sentence itself was too lenient. 691 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120321_58077.mp3 There are some vitamin supplements available that make strong claims they can help in the prevention of some serious diseases. But how can a consumer know if these claims of prevention are actually true? CBC Reporter Chris Glover concludes his series on the benefits of vitamins. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 21 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Benefits Of Vitamins (Part Three) There are some vitamin supplements available that make strong claims they can help in the prevention of some serious diseases. But how can a consumer know if these claims of prevention are actually true? CBC Reporter Chris Glover concludes his series on the benefits of vitamins. 286 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120320_35465.mp3 For 10 years he's tried to get the government to make helmets mandatory for all cyclists. Marcy talks to Dr. Patrick McDonald, a pediatric neurosurgeon at the Children's Hospital, about the news that the province may finally be coming around. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Should Helmets Be Mandatory For All Cyclists? For 10 years he's tried to get the government to make helmets mandatory for all cyclists. Marcy talks to Dr. Patrick McDonald, a pediatric neurosurgeon at the Children's Hospital, about the news that the province may finally be coming around. 331 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120320_10494.mp3 There's no magic pill that prevents cancer. At least, that's the conventional wisdom. But those ideas are being challenged. CBC Reporter Chris Glover continues his series be telling you why some doctors are prescribing vitamin supplements - for something as serious as cancer. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Vitamins Part 2 There's no magic pill that prevents cancer. At least, that's the conventional wisdom. But those ideas are being challenged. CBC Reporter Chris Glover continues his series be telling you why some doctors are prescribing vitamin supplements - for something as serious as cancer. 376 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120320_56510.mp3 Yesterday we heard from MP Pat Martin who thinks Winnipeg should look at moving the CP railyards. And quietly, behind the scenes, meetings are happening with different levels of governments about that very possibility. We'll hear about that and also find out what it takes to move a rail yard from the centre of a city? Regina is in the middle of doing just that. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 20 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The Next Big Thing - Moving The CP Rail Yards? Part 2 Yesterday we heard from MP Pat Martin who thinks Winnipeg should look at moving the CP railyards. And quietly, behind the scenes, meetings are happening with different levels of governments about that very possibility. We'll hear about that and also find out what it takes to move a rail yard from the centre of a city? Regina is in the middle of doing just that. 661 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120319_34542.mp3 Are you someone who regularly takes vitamins? Are there dangers associated with vitamins? Can you take too many? CBC Reporter Chris Glover sorts through the research clutter and tells us more about vitamin safety. BILL 2: Do you know WHY you take your morning vitamins? How do you know if you're taking too much or not getting enough? We'll bring you the answers... coming up on info rad. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Vitamins Part 1 Are you someone who regularly takes vitamins? Are there dangers associated with vitamins? Can you take too many? CBC Reporter Chris Glover sorts through the research clutter and tells us more about vitamin safety. BILL 2: Do you know WHY you take your morning vitamins? How do you know if you're taking too much or not getting enough? We'll bring you the answers... coming up on info rad. 559 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120319_27134.mp3 A Winnipeg convenience store owner opens his heart and his home to victims of an apartment building fire. Find out what adding five new members to his household for the past two months has meant for Ali Saeed and why he felt he needed to help. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Helping The Victims Of Fire A Winnipeg convenience store owner opens his heart and his home to victims of an apartment building fire. Find out what adding five new members to his household for the past two months has meant for Ali Saeed and why he felt he needed to help. 432 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120319_87354.mp3 Marcy talks to Dr. Greg McCullough, from the University of Manitoba, about a new study he's recently released on the impact to Lake Winnipeg waters of flooding and nutrient loading. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 19 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT New Research Into Lake Winnipeg Waters Marcy talks to Dr. Greg McCullough, from the University of Manitoba, about a new study he's recently released on the impact to Lake Winnipeg waters of flooding and nutrient loading. 392 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120316_49601.mp3 Love him or hate him, Pastor Mark Hughes and his homegrown Church of the Rock spark a strong reaction in people. But is he merely following the word of the Bible or promoting intolerance and hate? Our series concludes as we ask other members of the Christian community for their thoughts. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Church of the Rock Part Five Love him or hate him, Pastor Mark Hughes and his homegrown Church of the Rock spark a strong reaction in people. But is he merely following the word of the Bible or promoting intolerance and hate? Our series concludes as we ask other members of the Christian community for their thoughts. 603 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120316_90037.mp3 A Winnipeg woman is speaking out about what happened after she tried to get rid of scar. Now she's constantly asked - "what happened to your face?" Hear what she says about her laser surgery. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT A Warning About Laser Surgery A Winnipeg woman is speaking out about what happened after she tried to get rid of scar. Now she's constantly asked - "what happened to your face?" Hear what she says about her laser surgery. 322 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120316_50208.mp3 His usual livelihood is fishing and gardening, but for the past 10 months, a Lake St. Martin man has had to call hotel rooms and an inner city house "home". Find out how Gordon Traverse has managed to stay surprisingly upbeat about his situation. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 16 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Trying To Find A Sense Of "Home" His usual livelihood is fishing and gardening, but for the past 10 months, a Lake St. Martin man has had to call hotel rooms and an inner city house "home". Find out how Gordon Traverse has managed to stay surprisingly upbeat about his situation. 375 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120315_91417.mp3 The made-in-Manitoba Church of the Rock delivers its message coast to coast - and in French too. It's all part of their effort to reach and recruit as many new members as possible. Our series continues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Church Of The Rock Part Four The made-in-Manitoba Church of the Rock delivers its message coast to coast - and in French too. It's all part of their effort to reach and recruit as many new members as possible. Our series continues. 400 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120315_91313.mp3 The people who come to our rescue when we're at our most vulnerable may be putting themselves and their patients in danger - all because of long, long shifts. Hear CBC Reporter Alex Freedman with an I-Team exclusive. BILL 2 asleep at the wheel..... paramedics working around the clock say their lives are being put at risk... and likely the lives of their patients too. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The I-Team Investigates - Paramedic Fatigue The people who come to our rescue when we're at our most vulnerable may be putting themselves and their patients in danger - all because of long, long shifts. Hear CBC Reporter Alex Freedman with an I-Team exclusive. BILL 2 asleep at the wheel..... paramedics working around the clock say their lives are being put at risk... and likely the lives of their patients too. 340 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120315_86918.mp3 Winnipegger Ashley McCurdy helped low income kids get their own guitars. When he died suddenly last month, friends and family stepped up to continue his work. Hear about the Guitars For Kids program and the memorial planned for Ashley. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 15 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Guitars For Kids Winnipegger Ashley McCurdy helped low income kids get their own guitars. When he died suddenly last month, friends and family stepped up to continue his work. Hear about the Guitars For Kids program and the memorial planned for Ashley. 378 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120314_53016.mp3 A new study says there are increased health risks from processed red meat, often a staple in kids' lunches. Marcy speaks to a nutrition expert about dietary changes you can make to keep kids healthy. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Hold The Boloney - And The Hot Dogs Too! A new study says there are increased health risks from processed red meat, often a staple in kids' lunches. Marcy speaks to a nutrition expert about dietary changes you can make to keep kids healthy. 409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120314_29746.mp3 Some recently released research says that certain kinds of sounds may lead to better health. Our regular medical columnist, Dr. Peter Lin, stops by to tell us why the right soundtrack might decrease the risk of an early death. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Better Health Through Selective Sounds Some recently released research says that certain kinds of sounds may lead to better health. Our regular medical columnist, Dr. Peter Lin, stops by to tell us why the right soundtrack might decrease the risk of an early death. 351 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120314_54777.mp3 For many people born with it, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder means a life sentence of hardship, unemployment and crime. But not for Joseph Cloutier. Find out how he's flourishing despite having FASD. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Living With Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder For many people born with it, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder means a life sentence of hardship, unemployment and crime. But not for Joseph Cloutier. Find out how he's flourishing despite having FASD. 478 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120314_11612.mp3 It's a course that teaches immigrants more than just how to speak English. It also teaches them how to be a Canadian. Welcome to English as an Additional Language - Church of the Rock style. CBC Producer Donna Carreiro continues her series. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 14 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Church Of The Rock Part Three It's a course that teaches immigrants more than just how to speak English. It also teaches them how to be a Canadian. Welcome to English as an Additional Language - Church of the Rock style. CBC Producer Donna Carreiro continues her series. 349 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120313_57363.mp3 Would you be willing to cross the Assiniboine River on a piece of art? The designers helping renovate the Osborne Bridge hope you'll say yes - because they say the bridge IS the art. Find out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT The New Osborne Bridge - Is It Also A Piece Of Art? Would you be willing to cross the Assiniboine River on a piece of art? The designers helping renovate the Osborne Bridge hope you'll say yes - because they say the bridge IS the art. Find out more. 255 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120313_46040.mp3 Information Radio listeners may remember the story about the Mosque built here in Winnipeg which was then moved to the community of Inuvik near the Arctic Circle. Now hear from the two Muslim sisters who've made a film about it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT "Arctic Mosque" Information Radio listeners may remember the story about the Mosque built here in Winnipeg which was then moved to the community of Inuvik near the Arctic Circle. Now hear from the two Muslim sisters who've made a film about it. 371 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120313_77962.mp3 Our series on Winnipeg's Church of the Rock continues. In Part 2, CBC Producer Donna Carreiro introduces us to an ex-porn addict who was able to overcome his addiction with the help of the Church of the Rock's own version of a 12 step program. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 13 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Church Of The Rock Part Two Our series on Winnipeg's Church of the Rock continues. In Part 2, CBC Producer Donna Carreiro introduces us to an ex-porn addict who was able to overcome his addiction with the help of the Church of the Rock's own version of a 12 step program. 471 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120312_50801.mp3 It's sometimes provocative and sometimes controversial. It's also one of the few Christian congregations that's growing in size. CBC Producer Donna Carreiro begins a five part look at Winnipeg's Church of the Rock and its founder Mark Hughes. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Church Of The Rock Part One It's sometimes provocative and sometimes controversial. It's also one of the few Christian congregations that's growing in size. CBC Producer Donna Carreiro begins a five part look at Winnipeg's Church of the Rock and its founder Mark Hughes. 584 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120312_18647.mp3 What can a soap opera teach you about real life? The stars of the world's longest running soap - Coronation Street - explain its appeal as they get set to head to Winnipeg and Brandon for shows that connect them directly to their fans. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 12 Mar 2012 04:00:00 GMT Coronation Street Comes To Manitoba What can a soap opera teach you about real life? The stars of the world's longest running soap - Coronation Street - explain its appeal as they get set to head to Winnipeg and Brandon for shows that connect them directly to their fans. 450 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120309_31300.mp3 A lot of talk this week in Winnipeg about traffic tickets. So what happens if you get one and you decide to fight it before a judge? CBC producer John Sadoway takes you inside traffic court. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Traffic Court A lot of talk this week in Winnipeg about traffic tickets. So what happens if you get one and you decide to fight it before a judge? CBC producer John Sadoway takes you inside traffic court. 487 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120309_95730.mp3 CBC Television's Marketplace co-host Erica Johnson stops by to talk about a new investigation into travel health insurance. She'll tell you how a holiday in the sun can leave you feeling burned. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Concerns About Travel Health Insurance CBC Television's Marketplace co-host Erica Johnson stops by to talk about a new investigation into travel health insurance. She'll tell you how a holiday in the sun can leave you feeling burned. 409 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120309_70418.mp3 How can a company get the most from its young employees? One suggestion is to learn their language. Marcy finds out more when she talks with one of Canada's top 100 most influential women. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 09 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Getting The Most Out Of Young Employees How can a company get the most from its young employees? One suggestion is to learn their language. Marcy finds out more when she talks with one of Canada's top 100 most influential women. 569 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120308_47872.mp3 When it comes to the Winnipeg Police Service there's one question everyone wants answered. Is the current traffic ticket crackdown about safer streets or is it about money? Terry talks to Chief McCaskill. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Winnipeg Police Chief Keith McCaskill When it comes to the Winnipeg Police Service there's one question everyone wants answered. Is the current traffic ticket crackdown about safer streets or is it about money? Terry talks to Chief McCaskill. 681 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120308_47450.mp3 A hockey star, a newspaper editor and a business leader are on our panel as we mark International Women's Day by talking to three influential Winnipeg women about what it takes to lead. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT International Women's Day Part Two - Women And Leadership A hockey star, a newspaper editor and a business leader are on our panel as we mark International Women's Day by talking to three influential Winnipeg women about what it takes to lead. 403 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120308_59736.mp3 How far do women still have to go to have their leadership roles NOT questioned? Marcy convenes a panel of influential Winnipeg women who take a shot at answering that question. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT International Women's Day Part One - Women and Leadership How far do women still have to go to have their leadership roles NOT questioned? Marcy convenes a panel of influential Winnipeg women who take a shot at answering that question. 407 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120308_97726.mp3 If you want to gain weight, then go on a diet. So says a Winnipeg dietican who uses a different approach to help clients struggling with their weight. It's called "Health at Every Size". Find out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Losing It - The Fight Against Obesity Part 7 If you want to gain weight, then go on a diet. So says a Winnipeg dietican who uses a different approach to help clients struggling with their weight. It's called "Health at Every Size". Find out more. 435 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120308_38476.mp3 She was a compulsive eater obsessed with food - until Overeaters Anonymous helped her break her addiction and lose 100 pounds. Hear her story as our series Losing It continues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 08 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Losing It - The Fight Against Obesity Part 6 She was a compulsive eater obsessed with food - until Overeaters Anonymous helped her break her addiction and lose 100 pounds. Hear her story as our series Losing It continues. 545 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120307_50895.mp3 Marcy talks to a Winnipeg human resources consultant about the jobs where homophobia may sometimes still occur - and what's being done to banish it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Fighting Homophobia In The Workplace Marcy talks to a Winnipeg human resources consultant about the jobs where homophobia may sometimes still occur - and what's being done to banish it. 462 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120307_78201.mp3 Many Winnipeggers are angry over what they call frivolous or heavy-handed tickets being handed out by Winnipeg Police. Hear a couple of their stories and then hear some ideas on ways to keep from getting dinged yourself. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Anger Over Traffic Tickets Many Winnipeggers are angry over what they call frivolous or heavy-handed tickets being handed out by Winnipeg Police. Hear a couple of their stories and then hear some ideas on ways to keep from getting dinged yourself. 882 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120307_19705.mp3 Our series continues as we talk to a local dietician who says the WAY we eat is seriously out of whack. That's partly because the grocery store freezer aisle is just as bad as the fast food restaurant, but most of us don't know it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Losing It - The Fight Against Obesity Part 5 Our series continues as we talk to a local dietician who says the WAY we eat is seriously out of whack. That's partly because the grocery store freezer aisle is just as bad as the fast food restaurant, but most of us don't know it. 511 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120307_64471.mp3 Some residents of Gillam are upset this week after finding out that hundreds of tonnes of hazardous waste is being put in their landfill. We hear from the province about the requirements for the disposal of potentially dangerous material. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 07 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Disposing Of Hazardous Waste In Manitoba Some residents of Gillam are upset this week after finding out that hundreds of tonnes of hazardous waste is being put in their landfill. We hear from the province about the requirements for the disposal of potentially dangerous material. 420 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120306_95893.mp3 She struggled with obesity all her life - until she underwent one of the first funded gastric bypass surgeries in Manitoba. Hear why she says it was her only option as our series Losing It continues. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Losing It - The Fight Against Obesity Part 4 She struggled with obesity all her life - until she underwent one of the first funded gastric bypass surgeries in Manitoba. Hear why she says it was her only option as our series Losing It continues. 484 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120306_89688.mp3 He's changed the lives of more than 100 Manitoban women in the past year. On our series Losing It, we talk to the doctor in charge of the province's first publicly funded bariatric surgery program. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Losing It - The Fight Against Obesity Part 3 He's changed the lives of more than 100 Manitoban women in the past year. On our series Losing It, we talk to the doctor in charge of the province's first publicly funded bariatric surgery program. 498 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120306_85746.mp3 "You Can Play" is a new campaign aimed at driving homophobia out of hockey. But if hockey players face a hard time coming out of the closet, how comfortable is it for other professions. Terry talks to a gay teacher who says the "You Can Play" initiative is a welcome demonstration of leadership. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Tue, 06 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Fighting Homophobia "You Can Play" is a new campaign aimed at driving homophobia out of hockey. But if hockey players face a hard time coming out of the closet, how comfortable is it for other professions. Terry talks to a gay teacher who says the "You Can Play" initiative is a welcome demonstration of leadership. 491 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120305_43322.mp3 Our series on fighting obesity continues as Terry speaks with an obesity expert who says governments should be paying for surgical solutions to fight fat. He says it'll cost us less in the long term. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Losing It - The Fight Against Obesity Part Two Our series on fighting obesity continues as Terry speaks with an obesity expert who says governments should be paying for surgical solutions to fight fat. He says it'll cost us less in the long term. 405 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120305_79089.mp3 Today, Information Radio begins a multi-part series called "Losing It". In Part One - he weighed 360 pounds and knew he had to do something drastic but he couldn't get the surgery he wanted in Manitoba. Find out why a Morden man paid more than 10 thousand dollars for bariatric surgery. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Losing It - The Fight Against Obesity Part One Today, Information Radio begins a multi-part series called "Losing It". In Part One - he weighed 360 pounds and knew he had to do something drastic but he couldn't get the surgery he wanted in Manitoba. Find out why a Morden man paid more than 10 thousand dollars for bariatric surgery. 477 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120305_21037.mp3 Winnipeg Police Chief Keith McCaskill has announced he'll hand in his badge this December. We'll find out what fellow crime fighter and Point Douglas activist Sel Burrows thinks about that. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Reaction To Police Chief McCaskill's Plan To Retire Winnipeg Police Chief Keith McCaskill has announced he'll hand in his badge this December. We'll find out what fellow crime fighter and Point Douglas activist Sel Burrows thinks about that. 438 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120305_39531.mp3 The City of Winnipeg wants to stop people from parking all day long at downtown area meters by doubling the rates. The hope is that it will lead to more available parking spaces for people who are visiting the downtown for short periods. Can it work? Marcy talks to Brian Timmerman, the executive director of the Exchange District Biz. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Mon, 05 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Will Raising Parking Rates In Downtown Winnipeg Deter Meter Hogs? The City of Winnipeg wants to stop people from parking all day long at downtown area meters by doubling the rates. The hope is that it will lead to more available parking spaces for people who are visiting the downtown for short periods. Can it work? Marcy talks to Brian Timmerman, the executive director of the Exchange District Biz. 531 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120302_67796.mp3 This week, we told you the story of a Manitoba man who woke from surgery only to discover his doctors had operated on the wrong leg. Terry talks to Dr. Peter MacDonald, the head of orthopaedics for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, about how something like this might happen and about ways of ensuring it never happens. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Surgical Check Lists This week, we told you the story of a Manitoba man who woke from surgery only to discover his doctors had operated on the wrong leg. Terry talks to Dr. Peter MacDonald, the head of orthopaedics for the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority, about how something like this might happen and about ways of ensuring it never happens. 557 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120302_50293.mp3 Meet a pair of student-teachers from the University of Winnipeg who have been acting as mentors to some of Winnipeg's most notorious car thieves. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Mentoring Car Thieves Meet a pair of student-teachers from the University of Winnipeg who have been acting as mentors to some of Winnipeg's most notorious car thieves. 475 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120302_48279.mp3 Critics of Bill-C10, the federal omnibus crime bill, say the cost to Manitoba will be least 90 million extra dollars a year. Marcy talks to Manitoba justice minister Andrew Swan to find out what he thinks of that estimate. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Fri, 02 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT What Will The Costs To Manitoba Be For The Federal Omnibus Crime Bill? Critics of Bill-C10, the federal omnibus crime bill, say the cost to Manitoba will be least 90 million extra dollars a year. Marcy talks to Manitoba justice minister Andrew Swan to find out what he thinks of that estimate. 571 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120301_76145.mp3 How hard is it for an aboriginal person in Manitoba to find work? Hear the story of George and why no one would take a chance on hiring him - based on their first impressions. Then how do you find a job when your resume includes a stint in jail? A Winnipeg aboriginal man tells us why he resorted to lying to get his first job and what he does today to help other people like him get work the legitimate way. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Aboriginal Employment In Manitoba Part 5 How hard is it for an aboriginal person in Manitoba to find work? Hear the story of George and why no one would take a chance on hiring him - based on their first impressions. Then how do you find a job when your resume includes a stint in jail? A Winnipeg aboriginal man tells us why he resorted to lying to get his first job and what he does today to help other people like him get work the legitimate way. 850 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120301_16852.mp3 When minutes count! The CBC Manitoba Investigative Team has discovered that where you live in the province dictates how fast an ambulance will get there. Find out more. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT The I-Team Investigates - Ambulance Response Times In Rural Manitoba When minutes count! The CBC Manitoba Investigative Team has discovered that where you live in the province dictates how fast an ambulance will get there. Find out more. 326 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120301_23881.mp3 So what do Norman Rockwell's paintings and illustrations really say about being American? Terry talks to the chief curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum as an exhibit of the iconic artist's work comes to the Winnipeg Art Gallery. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Norman Rockwell Exhibit At The Winnipeg Art Gallery So what do Norman Rockwell's paintings and illustrations really say about being American? Terry talks to the chief curator of the Norman Rockwell Museum as an exhibit of the iconic artist's work comes to the Winnipeg Art Gallery. 383 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120301_60006.mp3 The future of gaming is on your mobile device - and making money in that industry is easier than ever before. Terry met one of Canada's leading developers of mobile games. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Video Gamers Look To The Future - And Find It On Their mobile Devices The future of gaming is on your mobile device - and making money in that industry is easier than ever before. Terry met one of Canada's leading developers of mobile games. 372 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120301_78599.mp3 Age, gender, address, religious affiliations, votings trends, policy leanings - these are just a handful of things that Canada's political parties may know about you. Marcy finds out more about information databases. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Thu, 01 Mar 2012 05:00:00 GMT Political Databases and Voter Tracking Age, gender, address, religious affiliations, votings trends, policy leanings - these are just a handful of things that Canada's political parties may know about you. Marcy finds out more about information databases. 399 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120229_87529.mp3 In just a few months, Winnipeg's new stadium will open for business at the U. of M. So what will it mean for the campus and surrounding areas on event days? Marcy finds about the plan to manage all the traffic and parking challenges. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT A Parking Plan For Winnipeg's Investors Group Field At The University Of Manitoba In just a few months, Winnipeg's new stadium will open for business at the U. of M. So what will it mean for the campus and surrounding areas on event days? Marcy finds about the plan to manage all the traffic and parking challenges. 451 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120229_23558.mp3 Meet Paul Card of Seccuris - a Winnipeg firm that's grown into a quiet international success story. The company is in the internet security business helping defend governments and businesses from cyberhackers. Terry met Paul Card at a Winnipeg conference that's exploring new innovations in computer technology. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Winnipeg Company Becomes Internet Security Success Story Meet Paul Card of Seccuris - a Winnipeg firm that's grown into a quiet international success story. The company is in the internet security business helping defend governments and businesses from cyberhackers. Terry met Paul Card at a Winnipeg conference that's exploring new innovations in computer technology. 489 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120229_48249.mp3 The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development helps find jobs for more than 800 first nations people a year. Terry talks to Marileen Bartlett, the executive director of CAHRD, about how they do it. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Aboriginal Employment In Manitoba Part 4 The Centre for Aboriginal Human Resource Development helps find jobs for more than 800 first nations people a year. Terry talks to Marileen Bartlett, the executive director of CAHRD, about how they do it. 389 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120229_80680.mp3 Forget cars, bicycles and walking. Our traffic reporter Trevor Dineen has found a Winnipeg man who makes his daily commutes using a unicycle - even in the dead of winter. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Winnipeg Commuter Uses Unicycle Forget cars, bicycles and walking. Our traffic reporter Trevor Dineen has found a Winnipeg man who makes his daily commutes using a unicycle - even in the dead of winter. 243 http://podcast.cbc.ca/mp3/podcasts/mbinforadio_20120229_28990.mp3 Our regular medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin joins us to talk about the flu season that isn't - as in, isn't happening. So why is the flu virus making itself so scarce this year - and are we in the clear? Find out. http://www.cbc.ca/podcasting podcasting@cbc.ca Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:00:00 GMT Flu Season! WHAT Flu Season? Our regular medical columnist Dr. Peter Lin joins us to talk about the flu season that isn't - as in, isn't happening. So why is the flu virus making itself so scarce this year - and are we in the clear? Find out. 351