This Is That
with Pat Kelly & Peter Oldring
Saturday December 31, 2011
Season 2: 2011 Highlights
EPISODE 27:
As 2011 comes to a close we thought we'd look back on some of the news stories that defined Season 2 of This Is That. We reflect on NFLD's announcement to introduce helmets for drivers under the age of 25. Host Pat Kelly revisits his interview with Dr. Henry Poole, the man who discovered the iceberg that sunk the Titanic. Host Peter Oldring plays his interview with famous Canadian impersonator Donny Schmitts. We give an encore spin to our documentary on the Ontario hunting craze, 'hunt & release'. Plus, we feature Peter Oldring's summer documentary about one man's daily commute on the 401 Highway on his bicycle.
To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
This is officially the last episode in Season 2 of This Is That. Keep checking back to this blog for highlights from the past season. Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook fan page for progress on Season 3 of the show.
A big thanks to everyone who help produce the show this year:
Happy New Year Canada!
Listen to previous episodes of This Is That:
Season 2: Episode 25 - Alberta Snowball Fight, NHL Tourism, Office Pool, Canadian English in Japan
Season 2: Episode 24 - Great Lakes, Government Day, Cat Parks, Cross Country Skiing
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
As 2011 comes to a close we thought we'd look back on some of the news stories that defined Season 2 of This Is That. We reflect on NFLD's announcement to introduce helmets for drivers under the age of 25. Host Pat Kelly revisits his interview with Dr. Henry Poole, the man who discovered the iceberg that sunk the Titanic. Host Peter Oldring plays his interview with famous Canadian impersonator Donny Schmitts. We give an encore spin to our documentary on the Ontario hunting craze, 'hunt & release'. Plus, we feature Peter Oldring's summer documentary about one man's daily commute on the 401 Highway on his bicycle.
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To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
This is officially the last episode in Season 2 of This Is That. Keep checking back to this blog for highlights from the past season. Follow us on Twitter and join our Facebook fan page for progress on Season 3 of the show.
A big thanks to everyone who help produce the show this year:
Happy New Year Canada!
Listen to previous episodes of This Is That:
Season 2: Episode 25 - Alberta Snowball Fight, NHL Tourism, Office Pool, Canadian English in Japan
Season 2: Episode 24 - Great Lakes, Government Day, Cat Parks, Cross Country Skiing
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
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Saturday December 24, 2011
Season 2: Holiday Special
EPISODE 26:
We find out how a small town in Ontario turned their entire downtown into a skating rink. The creator of this year's must have children's toy comes on the show to talk about its success and where you can purchase it in Canada. Host Peter Oldring takes us into the eye of the Canadian snow storm with his heart warming documentary about two 'blizzard chasers' from Manitoba. Host Pat Kelly interviews Phil Marlow, the winner of our 'Holiday Song Contest', about his carol, 'Holiday Everything'. Plus we play your calls in reaction to a story we ran last week about MLAs in Alberta settling a dispute with a snowball fight in front of the Alberta Legislature.
To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
Watch the video for 'Holiday Everything', the song that won our 2011 Holiday Song Contest.
Send your digital holiday greetings to our Facebook fan page or tweet us 140 characters about December 25th day via Twitter.
Listen to previous This Is That episodes:
Season 2: Episode 25 - Alberta Snowball Fight, NHL Tourism, Office Pool, Canadian English in Japan
Season 2: Episode 24 - Great Lakes, Government Day, Cat Parks, Cross Country Skiing
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
We find out how a small town in Ontario turned their entire downtown into a skating rink. The creator of this year's must have children's toy comes on the show to talk about its success and where you can purchase it in Canada. Host Peter Oldring takes us into the eye of the Canadian snow storm with his heart warming documentary about two 'blizzard chasers' from Manitoba. Host Pat Kelly interviews Phil Marlow, the winner of our 'Holiday Song Contest', about his carol, 'Holiday Everything'. Plus we play your calls in reaction to a story we ran last week about MLAs in Alberta settling a dispute with a snowball fight in front of the Alberta Legislature.
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To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
Watch the video for 'Holiday Everything', the song that won our 2011 Holiday Song Contest.
Send your digital holiday greetings to our Facebook fan page or tweet us 140 characters about December 25th day via Twitter.
Listen to previous This Is That episodes:
Season 2: Episode 25 - Alberta Snowball Fight, NHL Tourism, Office Pool, Canadian English in Japan
Season 2: Episode 24 - Great Lakes, Government Day, Cat Parks, Cross Country Skiing
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
Categories: Main, Past Episodes
Monday December 19, 2011
Everything about the holidays in one song (VIDEO)
It is our extreme pleasure to announce that Phil Marlow of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan is the winner of our 2011 Holiday Song Contest with his carol 'Holiday Everything'. A song which manages to reference every possible thing associated with this magical time of the year.
As part of his winnings Phil had his song recorded and produced by our very own producer Chris Kelly, and the above video created by director James Ricker.
Thanks to the thousands that applied, make sure to submit your Victoria Day Carol to us by May 1st! Congrats Phil!
Tune into a special holiday themed episode of This Is That to hear our interview with Phil Marlow this Saturday at 11am on CBC Radio One.
Categories: Blog, Main, News
Thursday December 15, 2011
Season 2: Episode 25 - Alberta Snowball Fight, NHL Tourism, Office Pool, Canadian English in Japan
EPISODE 25: We find out why three members of the Alberta Legislature were taken to hospital after a snowball fight. Host Pat Kelly shares a story about a small Ontario town convinced the only way to attract tourists is to become the home of an NHL player. A tech company out of Hamilton, Ontario has re-invented the idea of what a work space looks like by converting their office into a swimming pool. Learning English is big business in Japan, we learn why the Japanese now want to be taught English with a Canadian accent. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to our story about a new holiday proposed by the federal government that would celebrate all those who work in the government.
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To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
A special thanks goes out this week to The Globe and Mail for once again reporting on one of our stories. To read their column about Vancouver building the world's first off leash cat park head to our Facebook Fan Page.
Another thanks goes out to the teachers and students at Annaka Daini Junior High School in Annaka, Japan for helping us with our story about Canadian English in Japan.
Listen to previous This Is That episodes:
Season 2: Episode 24 - Great Lakes, Government Day, Cat Parks, Cross Country Skiing
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
Season 2: Episode 22 - Public Art, Mississauga, Stats Can, Wolf Dog, Wilderness Birth
Categories: Main, Past Episodes
Wednesday December 14, 2011
Office Pool: Canadian company builds aquatic work environment
Inspired by companies like Google and Pixar, more and more businesses
are re-thinking what a work environment feels like. Providing employees with an
inspiring office space has become a key element to a company's
success. In Hamilton, Ontario, the high-tech consulting firm DEENLO has taken the notion of an innovative office to new heights. They are the first company in the world to convert 90% of their office space into a swimming pool. They say the
idea behind the aquatic work environment is to 'maximize an employee's
creativity by having them work while swimming.' We had the opportunity to go for a dip to learn more about this revolutionary new idea.
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We want to know what you think: would you like to see more companies adopt this approach to work?
Remember there is a brand new episode of This Is That on Saturday at 11am on CBC Radio One.
For more This Is That stories like this check out:
World's first off-leash cat park to open in Vancouver
Boy Pageants Come to Canada
Anti-Smoking Group Tries to Ban Smoking Salmon
Photo by USAGYongsan
Categories: Blog, Main, News
Saturday December 10, 2011
Season 2: Episode 24 - Great Lakes, Government Day, Cat Parks, Cross Country Skiing
EPISODE 24:
We find out why the University of Copenhagen has stopped referring to the Great Lakes as 'great'. MP Doug Oublemont tells host Pat Kelly about a new proposed federal holiday in February called 'government day'. Two members of Vancouver's West End Space Alliance tell us their plans to build the world's first ever 'off-leash cat park'. We are also proud to announce that Peter Oldring has been nominated for a Winter Solstice Radio Award for his piece The Winning Trail. It explores the darker side of cross-country skiing and we'll be sharing that with you again. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to our story about a North Dakota town suing a Manitoba wind farm for stealing their wind.
To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
For screen shots of the new Canadian Internet, which we reported on last week, head on over to our Facebook fan page.
Listen to previous This Is That episodes:
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
Season 2: Episode 22 - Public Art, Mississauga, Stats Can, Wolf Dog, Wilderness Birth
Season 2: Episode 21 - Lingerie Store, Moose Author, New Wind, Tick Talks
We find out why the University of Copenhagen has stopped referring to the Great Lakes as 'great'. MP Doug Oublemont tells host Pat Kelly about a new proposed federal holiday in February called 'government day'. Two members of Vancouver's West End Space Alliance tell us their plans to build the world's first ever 'off-leash cat park'. We are also proud to announce that Peter Oldring has been nominated for a Winter Solstice Radio Award for his piece The Winning Trail. It explores the darker side of cross-country skiing and we'll be sharing that with you again. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to our story about a North Dakota town suing a Manitoba wind farm for stealing their wind.
Download Flash Player to view this content.
To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
For screen shots of the new Canadian Internet, which we reported on last week, head on over to our Facebook fan page.
Listen to previous This Is That episodes:
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
Season 2: Episode 22 - Public Art, Mississauga, Stats Can, Wolf Dog, Wilderness Birth
Season 2: Episode 21 - Lingerie Store, Moose Author, New Wind, Tick Talks
Categories: Main, Past Episodes
Thursday December 8, 2011
World's first off-leash cat park to open in Vancouver
It is quite common in most urban public parks these days to have a designated area for dogs. These areas allow owners and their furry companions to have the freedom they may not feel in other urban spaces. Well, according to a group of cat owners in Vancouver's west-end it's high time the cat world gained this same privilege. In conjunction with the West End Public Space Alliance, Vancouver cat owners are hoping to open the world's first off-leash cat park. Host Peter Oldring sat down with two members of WEPSA, to learn more about the proposed, West End Off-Leash Cat Park.
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Let us know by chiming in on the discussion on our Facebook Fan Page or you can leave a message on our toll-free talkback line 1-877-563-2442 or 1-877-JOE-CHIC
If you want to help WEPSA reach their goal, you can sign their petition to open up a cat park in Vancouver.
For more This Is That stories like this check out:
University Educated to Receive More Votes in Next Election
Worst Dragons' Den Pitch Ever (VIDEO)
Titanic Iceberg Found!
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Categories: Blog, Clips, Main
Friday December 2, 2011
Season 2: Episode 23 - American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet, Self Check In ER
EPISODE 23:
We find out why the town of Walhalla, North Dakota feels that Canada is stealing their wind. Host Pat Kelly speaks with a commercial airline pilot who had his license revoked for not being funny enough. Spencer Willis of the Association of Canadian Content tells us about his plans for a 'Canadian Internet'. We profile a new DIY technology being employed at a Toronto hospital that has patients doing the work of nurses. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to our story about a new public art piece in Vancouver called the Infinite Well, and Stats Canada rounding up some of the numbers this year.
To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
If you go to our Facebook fan page you'll see a wonderful blog post written up about a story we ran last week about 'wilderness births'.
If you want more This Is That episodes check out our Past Episodes section.
Download Flash Player to view this content.
To download a podcast version of this show go to the CBC podcast page or subscribe to us in iTunes.
If you go to our Facebook fan page you'll see a wonderful blog post written up about a story we ran last week about 'wilderness births'.
If you want more This Is That episodes check out our Past Episodes section.
Categories: Main, Past Episodes
Tuesday November 29, 2011
Canada backs out of World Wide Web to create Canadian Internet
There is a new idea gaining buzz with Canadian: techies, web developers, and cultural advocates called the 'Canadian Internet'. Similar to how the CRTC has imposed Can-Con regulations on television and radio, the Association of Canadian Content wants to see some of those regulations find their way online. In fact, they are proposing to 'geo-block' up to 95% of web pages foreign to the country of Canada. They are putting forward their proposal next week in Ottawa. Host Pat Kelly had the chance to speak with representative Spencer Willis to learn more about this idea.
We want to know what you think: Is the internet threatening Canada's cultural identity? Let us know by call our talkback line 1-877-563-2442 or 1-877-JOE-CHIC. You can also post your thoughts on a 'Canadian Internet' to our Facebook fan page.
For more This Is That stories like this check out:
Social Media Meltdown: Canada's Facebook Page Only has 84 Friends
Brothers Sing About Technology to Seniors
Canadian Designs Font for Commonwealth Games
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We want to know what you think: Is the internet threatening Canada's cultural identity? Let us know by call our talkback line 1-877-563-2442 or 1-877-JOE-CHIC. You can also post your thoughts on a 'Canadian Internet' to our Facebook fan page.
For more This Is That stories like this check out:
Social Media Meltdown: Canada's Facebook Page Only has 84 Friends
Brothers Sing About Technology to Seniors
Canadian Designs Font for Commonwealth Games
Categories: Blog, Clips, Main
Sunday November 27, 2011
Billionaire wants to turn CFL into one NFL Team
The Grey Cup is a 99 year-old Canadian tradition that may not stay Canadian for much longer.Earlier this week This Is That host, Pat Kelly spoke with Texas billionaire T.B. Johnson - the man that has proposed to buy the entire CFL and collapse it down into one NFL franchise.
We want to know what you think: Which CFL players should make the cut for this new NFL team and what should it be called?
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For more This Is That stories like this check out:
Family Shocked to Learn Pet Dog was a Wolf
Quebec Lowers Drinking Age to 14
NASCAR to build track in Stanley Park?
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Categories: Blog, Clips, Main
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