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On a special episode of Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza are joined by Stephanie Valentine AKA Glamzilla. Stephanie rose to fame as a beauty blogger and content creator who now has nearly 2 million followers on TikTok. Stephanie shares her come-up story with us, her personal journeys that she bravely chose to share with the world, and how that has all shaped her life.
We return to a series we have sampled before Ideas of Order, the creation of California Closets. In this episode Nate Berkus is joined by Designer, Curateur Founder and Aesthetic Powerhouse Rachel Zoe to discuss the inspiring effects of physical beauty, career longevity in being true to personal aesthetic and the power of formal introductions in the saplings of new love. Join Jeremiah and Rachel as they reminisce on their years of mutual admiration and friendship and gab about the beauty of intentional design.
- In this episode of Mental Health Moments Phil looks into the concept of Imposter Syndrome. What are the causes and how do we address it.
- New Music Podcast: Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with and shares new music from Markham rock musician Jonathan Panetta and Toronto alt-pop singer, songwriter and producer QUIETLOVE.
This is part two of a three-part series of dialogues is led by Dr. Johnna Montgomerie, Professor of International Political Economy, at Kings College London. In this virtual symposium, we’ve called on experts from the politics of inequality working group at King's College, London, and sought out our colleagues at other universities to share their ideas, research, and proposals to help explain what it means to call inequality issue of our time. We wanted to examine who was unequal, what causes inequality and why it's an urgent area of study.
In this episode, the dialogue transitions from establishing shared understandings of inequality to evaluating the ascent of finance in contemporary life, specifically the role that assets and debts play in shaping the contours of who is at risk of experiencing inequality. Experts answer what is new about contemporary inequality and what has changed in the configuration of the economy itself to worsen inequality. To answer these questions, the discussion shifts from the domestic national economies to global finance and interrogates the ways in which global financial markets connect to everyday life. Authors of the book "The Asset Economy" share how income levels are just one among many significant factors like family wealth or inherited wealth plus age, race, gender and where you live that contribute to inequality.
In this virtual symposium led by Dr. Johnna Montgomerie, Professor of International Political Economy, at Kings College London, we’ve called on experts from the politics of inequality working group at King's College, London, and sought out our colleagues at other universities to share their ideas, research, and proposals to help explain what it means to call inequality issue of our time. We wanted to examine who was unequal, what causes inequality and why it's an urgent area of study.
This episode introduces a virtual symposium of academics, students and practitioners who believe inequality is the issue of our time. We draw expert opinions of those from King’s College London, the London School of Economics and the University of Sydney. Inequality is a compelling problem that shows us the urgent need to find a solution through these dialogues. This episode looks at the importance of contextualizing inequality. And we do this through discussion of Thomas Picketty’s book “Capital in the 21st Century,” and Mike Savage’s cutting-edge book, “The Return of Inequality.” Inequality takes many forms. We combine understandings of the weight of history with the economic frames of income and wealth inequality and do this to recognize the conditions that create and reproduce inequality between groups in society.
- Quesnel to Barkerville:The story of British Columbia, and how it came to be, has its roots in the Cariboo. Located eighty-six point two kilometers by car on Highway 26 from Cariboo Ford in Quesnel is a place where time stands still. Welcome to Barkerville, the center of the Great Cariboo Gold Rush.
- Fort St. James:On our adventure, we take you on an odyssey through Central and Northern British Columbia, home to stone sheep, moose, grizzly and black bear, a natural hot springs pool, ancient totems, legendary fishing, glaciers, the Northern Lights, First Nations culture and Fur Trade history. On this episode, We take a “Detour” to explore some hidden gems, off the main road. Today, we begin in Vanderhoof and travel along Highway 16, to Highway 27.
- Dog Creek and Gang Ranch:On this episode we explore some hidden gems off the main road. Today’s detour begins in Williams Lake. Jason Ryle, executive director for the William’s Lake and district chamber of commerce. From Williams Lake, we travel along Highway 20, also known as the Chilcotin Highway named after the original stewards of the areas, the Chilcotin people, officially named the Alexander MacKenzie Highway. this is one of the two main East-West routes in the Central Interior of British Columbia. We take a detour off the highway to stop in Dog Creek.
In this episode, Cal Steiger presents another from the University of Regina, Go Far Together series. Breaking the Silence on PTSD: Supporting the Mental Health of First Responders with Dr. Nick Carleton, explores the innovative ways that Dr. Nick Carleton is helping first responders overcome mental health issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Hear how Nick and his team are helping break the stigma around talking about mental health in jobs where witnessing trauma is a daily occurrence. Learn about Nick’s role in leading a first-of-its-kind, longitudinal study into the mental health of Royal Canadian Mounted Police cadets.
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Mental Health Moments: Phil dissects positives and problems of being a people pleaser and caps it off with a pop song about people pleasing
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New Music Podcast: What do Paul Shaffer, Maureen Forrester and Nick St. Nicholas from Steppenwolf have in common? They are all highlighted in the book "Musicians Under the Radar: 36 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers." Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with its author David Eisenstadt.
Afua and Shaliza are back with the financial conversations, and this week are joined by two women who have some great advice on becoming financially literate and staying on the right track when it comes to your money. Digital creator Reni the Resource and author Kalee Boisvert offer some insight on investing and making the most out of your money.
This week on Discovery we return to a podcast series we sampled before - Ideas of Order, a presentation of California Closets. Jeremiah Brant is joined by Author, Fashion Expert and Design Editor for New York Magazine, Wendy Goodman. From starting out as Anna Wintour’s assistant to becoming a leader of the international design community, Wendy speaks about the enticing eras of culture during the turn of the new millennia, the integrity of personal transparency and the energy that permeates from the streets of the city. Hear about their early design careers and just how valuable the gift of closeness between siblings can be.
This week on Discovery we go back to the world of public relations and the Deep Dive Series from Coldwater Communications. In this last episode of the inaugural series the experts at Coldwater answer commonly asked questions and give specific information to demystify the world of public relations.
Music Director Cristina Lavecchia joins Shaliza Bacchus to recap all of the exciting conversations and performances from some of the talented artists who participated in Canadian Music Week and joined us live in studio.
This week’s Discovery returns to the University of Manitoba series of What’s the Big Idea hosted by President Michael Bennaroch examining the Big Idea around Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Speaking with Dr. Robert Mizzi, Canada Research Chair in Queer, Community and Diversity Education and Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education at the University of Manitoba, the idea of deep inclusion and the potential it holds for making meaningful advances in the understanding of the ways we can achieve balance and support for all in society. What’s the Big Idea on Discovery tackles a controversial but critical subject this week.
• Mental Health Moments, Phil explores the phrase "its okay to not be okay". What does it mean? is it actually helpful? Do people believe it when they hear it? Did you know there's a Korean TV show by that name? Hoping to give off some positive vibes, Phil closes with Bob Marley's One Love. • Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with local artist Christian Currie about his new release "Bad Dream" and his upcoming first-ever live show on November 23rd with Toronto-based artist Sam Lapro. christiancurrie.com to get your tickets!
• Mental Health Moments: With the world seemingly glued to their phones, Phil talks to CMHA York South Simcoe about the impact on one’s mental health. Together, Phil and Dr. Christine Courbasson, a clinical psychologist, dissect seeing the world through instagram filters, being dialled in 24/7, and the positives she sees in social media. • Millennial Balance: It’s all about girl power this week! Afua and Shaliza are joined by Mila Lucia, Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Social Impact at Green Shield Canada, who speaks about the importance of female leadership and representation in the workforce.
Discovery this week is an original piece of theatre in line with the supernatural themes of this time of year. Double Trouble is a production of Odyssey Theatre from Ottawa. Liam and Jessie, a young couple fleeing bills and chasing cash in a trashed economy, decide to change their fate by stealing a mysterious artifact. But as the magical object toys with their desires, the pair get caught in an otherworldly spiral with cats, cops, and corpses. A macabre comedy of greed and black magic from playwright, author, and screenwriter, Marty Chan is inspired by the Chinese folktale, The Magic Cask.
Thinking “big” is the underpinning of this week’s episode of Discovery. Although the Big Bang Theory is commonly thought of as a popular sitcom, it is actually a view of the universe that has moved from being postulated to gaining evidence. Similarly, dark matter is more than just a plot line for Sheldon and Leonard to debate. Dr. James Peeple, a Canadian/American, Nobel Prize laureate and Professor of Science, Emeritus at Princeton discusses these and other big ideas with Michael Benarroch, President of the University of Manitoba in a podcast series called What’s the big idea.
"The Awesome Online Music Auction" Rob Carli, The Awesome Music Project
The Awesome Music Project is a Canadian charity dedicated to raising awareness and supporting research into music’s transformative impact on mental wellness and mental health. On October 10th, which is World Mental Health Day, it launched its very first Awesome Online Music Auction. Items and experiences that are up for bid include a 15-minute Zoom call with astronaut Chris Hadfield, an autographed Rush poster, and a tour of the Murdoch Mysteries television set. The auction closes October 31st.
Twitter: @awesomemusicpro
Instagram: @theawesomemusicproject
Website: theawesomemusicproject.com
"Slam" Girl Pow-R
Girl Pow-R has been inspiring audiences and motivating young people since coming on the scene in 2017. The JUNO-nominated pop group includes Emma from Hamilton, Cindy from Richmond Hill, and Carina from Markham. The girls have a new single out called "Slam." Cindy Kofman from Girl Pow-R talks about the track.
Instagram: @girl_pow_r
Website: girl-pow-r.com
• Joining Phil this week is young mom and full time teacher Laura Johnson. Phil and Laura discuss their history as classmates on the opposite ends of the "cool kid spectrum" and how Laura leads with kindness to this day. They also discuss the ways kids are struggling pre and post Covid and ways being a teacher impacted her parenting and ways being a parent impacted her educating.
• Planning to rent a space and throw an epic Halloween party? Airbnb has new policies in place to prevent that. Are you a true Millennial if you haven't thrown a house party in a house that isn't yours? Communications representative for Airbnb Matt McNama joins Afua and Shaliza to talk about the crackdowns on rental house parties and more sfety precautions with Halloween coming up.
Our health, they say, is all we need for a happy life. But what if the system we count on to help us return to good health is itself failing? In this week’s episode of Discovery, a podcast from Peace Arch Hospital shares the story of a mother and daughter who not only had to face the challenges of being ill but also had to try to recover while battling limitations of an aging health care facility.
This week of Discovery we will once again be diving into the world of business with another episode from Coldwater Communications Series- Deep Dive. Tune in to learn about the relationship between PR and the media and if you are someone tasked at getting the attention of media to tell your story, you will want to hear how to break through the clutter of a busy journalist’s or reporter’s inbox.
Key Points:
• "I WANNA KNOW YOU" THE SHEEPDOGS
The Sheepdogs are currently on their 50+ date North American tour, which includes Toronto on October 12 at Massey Hall. The multi-platinum band recently released a track called "I Wanna Know You" from their new album "Outta Sight."
Instagram: @thesheepdogs
Twitter: @thesheepdogs
Website: thesheepdogs.com
• "AS WE GO" AEM
AEM shares her transition from Country to Pop/Electronic Dance Music. The Red Deer, Alberta singer and songwriter released a new track called "As We Go."
Instagram: @aemmusic_
Twitter: @aemmusic_
Website: aem-music.com
• "SABRINA" FALC1
"Sabrina" is from Falc1's EP "Are You Still Watching?" It was recorded in his hometown of Vaughan, Ontario and co-composed with York Region based producer Chino.
Instagram: @its_falc1
• Mental Health Moments: Does back to school bring up some negative feelings for you? If it does, chances are you experienced bullying... This week, Phil dives into being a victim of bullying his whole life. He spins three particularly problematic exchanges to positives and closes the show with guidance for parents and kids dealing with bullying • Millennial Balance: It feels like we struggle with trying to keep up with Gen Z everyday, especially their slang. It turns out, 42% of adults aged 35 & over have no idea what Gen Z is saying, according to a survey conducted by the mobile shop. Mujib Rahiman joins Afua and Shaliza to try and decode what the kids are saying these days, no cap! (take a sip of your drink if you had to look up what “no cap” means).
A couple weeks ago we invited Coldwater Communications to Discovery to wade in on the critical topic of trust. We heard what Canadians trust and do not trust. This week we get to the underpinning of trust, the weighty subject of ethics and how they apply to business and work in the PR business. If you are suspicious of all you hear and see, this week’s episode of Discovery is a must listen. We also explore ethics at the Pharmacy in Pharmacast with Pindy, a production of Imperial Distributors Canada.
This week on Discovery we look at business failures. Sound depressing? Take heart it is not. The BDO series Bored at the Airport looks at a couple of well known brands that despite having proven strategies in their home country expanded their businesses abroad only to fail. Best Buy in England and China lost millions while close to home US retail giant Target bombed in Canada.
Key Points:
• ROSA LINN
The 22-year-old singer-songwriter represented Armenia in the Eurovision Song Contest in Turin, Italy. Since then, "SNAP" has gone viral on TikTok and has received over 100 million streams worldwide, 4 million streamed in Canada, alone.
Instagram and Twitter: @rosalinnmusic
• SIMONE MILLER
The Toronto-based singer, songwriter and actor shares her process of writing and creating "Older."
Instagram: @simone.mcq
Website: simonemcq.com
• "ALEC BENJAMIN
"Devil Doesn't Bargain" is from the singer-songwriter's album (Un)Commentary. Alec will be in Toronto on September 28th, performing at HISTORY.
Instagram and Twitter: @alecbenjamin
Website: alecbenjamin.com
• VICTORIA ANTHONY
The singer-songwriter's career kicked-off when she got the chance to sing to P!nk at a concert in Vancouver when she was 12-years-old. Five years later, Victoria talks about her new track "Stupid Kid."
Instagram and Twitter: @vicanthonymusic
Website: victoriaanthony.com
• MENTAL HEALTH MOMENTS: When you think of bed bugs, what comes to mind? For Phil and his fiancée Ainsley it is trauma, stress, anxiety, stigma and shame. On mental health moments this week, Phil is joined by Ainsley as they dig into the serious and heavy impact these pesky critters had on their mental wellbeing and how they're still living with the effects months after leaving the bugs behind.
• MILLENNIAL BALANCE: The summer isn’t over yet and wedding season is still in full effect! This week on millennial balance, Afua and Shaliza are talking about the important financial conversations you should have with your partner before tying the knot. Wedding planner Karina Lemeke joins the show to answer the question: should money talk be the new pillow talk?
We go behind the scenes of the PR world with two podcasts from Coldwater Communications, a Vancouver based public relations company who discusses the challenges and opportunities both for the PR industry and companies generally.
BDO CANADA: To kick off the series, BDO shares the story of a start-up with massive potential, innovative ideas, and billions of investment dollars that still failed. This is an episode called, We Work? Not so much. WEWORK, at one time, was the world's most valuable start-up and is the subject of the new series, We Crashed starring Jared Leto and Anne Hathaway. It depicts the dramatic fall of the co-working phenomenon on Apple TV+. Joining Mike on this episode to discuss WEWORK is Peter Matutat, National Technology Leader and a partner at BDO Canada. Peter specializes in emerging technology companies.
SEVA CANADA: Last in the two-part series, Seva Canada reminds us that everyone, regardless of where they live, income, religion, gender and sex, deserve access to high-quality eye care. The majority of the world's blind are women and girls, a fact that was discovered by Seva Canada's research. All eye care programs supported by Seva Canada help women and girls overcome barriers to accessing eye care; barriers that include a lake of awareness, access to financial resources, fear of a poor outcome and limited decision-making power within the household.
• This week on Mental Health Moments Phil pays tribute to his late uncle Pierre by discussing a mental health challenge Pierre dealt with his whole life, bipolar disorder. Phil discusses the definition of the disorder, the different types of bipolar diagnosis and explains why Pierre was one in a long list of eccentric and challenged geniuses. • For over 100 years, radio has been a source of information and entertainment. It's where many of us have formed unique personal connections with the songs we've heard and the "Voice" we've come to know on the other side of the mic. Our music director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with broadcaster and musician Danny Marks about his start in the music and media industries, and his song "Man on the Radio," which celebrates the medium's enduring influence.
• This week on Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza are talking about he global sriracha shortage. Forbes magazine writer Aly Walansky joins the show to offer insight on the chili shortage in California and some alternate options for that classic red and green bottle. • This week on Mental Health Moments Phil delves into some pretty heavy stories with the purpose of highlighting that we can find positives even from the awful scenarios. As well, he takes a look at a happy news story and talks with Shaliza Bacchus about how big it is to see a woman of colour taking a lead role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
4 out of 5 people who are blind don't have to be. Seva Canada is a charity whose mission is to restore sight and prevent blindness in low- and middle-income countries. Seva works 13 countries to restore sight and prevent blindness for those in greatest need. Since 1982, Seva Canada has helped more than 5 million people see again. Founded by some of the people who worked on the eradication of smallpox (a known cause of blindness), Seva was established to empower the spirit of service and alleviate human suffering. This is the story of Seva Canada, their work to restore sight and to restore families and communities.
• This week Phil McCabe is joined joined by our friend, the host of What She Said, Candace Sampson. Phil and Candace have a conversation about divorce. Between the two of them, they try and answer the question "how do you move on?" happy relationship or not... this is a conversation you won't want to miss!
• On this episode of Durham College Presents, Cody Smith talks about what it's like living in Ontario as someone on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and the struggles it can bring on someone's life. And Ayrish comes on to discuss the latest hardware being released by Valve... the Steam Deck.
TikTok has become a tool for music artists. Many say that the popular social media platform opens the door to new artists and sounds. But not all artists are onboard with this trend when it comes to releasing their music and reaching their fans. One artist is an alternative rock band from Toronto called goodnight sunrise. They wrote a song about how "sick" they are of being told to get famous on TikTok. Music director Cristina Lavecchia chats with band member Vanessa Vakharia about the new track "wait for it" and their summer tour.
The Netflix show Squid Game has become a cultural phenomenon, so much so that there is now a course being offered at the University of Toronto about it. On this episode of Millennial Balance, Afua Baah and Shaliza Bacchus are joined by Professor Paolo Granata, creator of the course "Squid Games and the Media". Professor Granata shares all the themes that will be explored in the fourth-year course.
This week Mental Health Moments is all about Pride. Phil is joined by Karen Kugelmass, a social worker with Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA). Together they talk about what Pride means to them, how to be a supportive ally to the LGBTQ community, and they try to answer the question what kind of impact pride month can have on one's mental health.
Zero-Waste Advocate and Music Artist 0Stella
• Zero-waste Canada-wide cycling album tour [0:00:45]
• Freefall album and release party [0:05:00]
• How to catch a show [0:06:45]
• How to support 0Stella's zero-waste tour [00:07:32]
• How to connect with 0Stella online [00:09:03]
• 0Stella's track "Weightless" [00:09:39]
• Instagram: @0stellamusic
• Website: 0stella.com
If you're planning tour next trip and want to stick closer to home, the next episode of Millennial Balance is for you. Shaliza and Afua are chatting with Kevin Forget from Destination Ontario about the best staycation ideas for the summer!
When you think about the things that impact your mental health, what do you think of? Did you say your work environment? Joining Phil on Mental Health Moments this week is Michael Timms, a consultant dedicated to fostering successful and positive workplaces across the country. On the show, Michael explains what it means to create an atmosphere where employees’ mental health should be a top priority for leaders. As well they discuss how to provide feedback that helps rather than hurts and how personal accountability is key to communal success.
• Millennial Balance: Apparently, the pandemic helped a lot of millennials purchase their first home. Afua Baah and Shaliza Bacchus seem to have missed that memo. The duo speak with CEO of Loans Canada Scott Satov to discuss millennial home ownership. • New Music Podcast: What do pop-rock singer Corey Hart, the folk singing group The Travellers and children's music trio Sharon, Lois & Bram have in common? They're all notable Canadian Jewish musicians who appear in a new book called "Under the Radar". Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with its author David Eisenstadt.
• Arshia Alexander talks to two artists who are embracing NFT's - non fungible tokens. • Kaitlin Hartley explores the need for more help for trauma victims • Jonell Pantlitz profiles a Brampton man who is really making a difference in his community • Sabah Ahmed discusses how social media can fuel an unhealthy relationship with food.
• The tragic murder of a Seneca student. • An actor stages his own inspiring story. • A self confessed "chubby little girl" grows up to be a professional boxer and a ring announcer.
• Andrew Kitchen's heartwarming story about a brother and two sisters who really understand the meaning of family. • Maria Mederos takes a look at Canadian jazz singer Micah Barnes. • Stephen Brown with the story of a specialist in the Canadian Military who has another specialty that is very popular this time of year. • Jack Dion introduces us to a Toronto teacher by day and a rock star by night.
• Ankit Bannerjee talks with one of the founders of Android Authority about how the company went from an unlikely outburst in a coffee shop in Laos to a tech and entertainment media company in Canada • Tishina Thompson discusses why millennials are looking to cosmetic surgery at a younger age than previous generations • Gurjot Gill talks to a mother and lawyer about her efforts to create a special family place in her Cabbagetown neighbourhood. • Tyler Lander looks at the rise of Blizzard Entertainment, the creators of World of Warcraft and Overwatch.
• Pedro Ambrosio tells us about a retired Seneca College professor who has been inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame, but not for his skill on the diamond. • We'll hear from our true crime experts about how three European tourists came to Toronto and ended up dead. • Kaitlin Hartley will tell us the heartwarming story of a wheelchair bound dog who was adopted into a loving home. • Reuben Gasee will feature the career of Zach Hyman and how his faith has affected his career.
• We start off the series with an episode of 6 Murders. Hosts Andrew Kitchen, Gurleen Buttar and Farouq Edu explore murders that have happened in Toronto. This episode delves into the gruesome crossbow murders of a family. It details how a seemingly successful, happy young man was, in reality, a bank robber known as the "fake beard bandit" who murdered members of his own family.
• On a happier note, Satbir Singh's Remarkable Person podcast features a woman who was overjoyed when she was selected to be a contestant on Big Brother Canada. But she has a past that could give her and edge. Find out her secret and how she turned it into an opportunity to help many others.
• And finally, Canada has qualified for the World Cup for the first time since 1986. In The Football Chronicles, Daniel Hor Masreghi looks at Canada's prospects, as well as how the timing of the World Cup this year could affect the outcome.
• This week Phil McCabe is joined joined by our friend, the host of What She Said, Candace Sampson. Phil and Candace have a conversation about divorce. Between the two of them, they try and answer the question "how do you move on?" happy relationship or not... this is a conversation you won't want to miss!
• On this episode of Durham College Presents, Cody Smith talks about what it's like living in Ontario as someone on the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) and the struggles it can bring on someone's life. And Ayrish comes on to discuss the latest hardware being released by Valve... the Steam Deck.
Ben Reino gives you your gaming news recap and also gives his opinions on the latest game, Elden Ring. Also on today's show, Ethan Annette talks about the world of fitness and the effects that social media and society can have on someone's mental health when it comes to their body.
Music Director Cristina Lavecchia catches up with singer and songwriter Jessica Towler about her new song "Like He Could Have" and you'll hear "Galaxy" by a folk-rock alternative band called The Howlin' Gales. The track is off of the band's EP "At Midnight”.
• Superhero movies are everywhere nowadays and what helps set some of them apart from the rest? Parker Quinn starts us off with his thoughts on that and how he feels about the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Finally, with Tom Brady announcing he's coming out of retirement, what could this mean for the NFL? Justin Atkins talks about the star football player and his career. All of that on this episode featuring work from the broadcasting students of Durham College.
• If it's one thing Millennials love, it's Netflix and food! On this episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua speak with April Julian, the sole Canadian contestant on the new Netflix show "Is it cake?". She'll talk about getting into the viral trend of making cakes look like everyday objects and how those baking skills got her on the competition series!
•With International Women's day having come and gone, Mental Health Moments has reached out to women from all walks of life to share their insights and give a platform to a gender that on a daily basis shows incredible fortitude and determination.
• Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with songwriter, vocalist and guitarist Olivia Street, from the Canadian Indie Alternative band King of Foxes, about the track “Doomed to Repeat” from their upcoming album “Twilight of the Empire". Also, 18-year-old singer-songwriter Nicolina Bozzo from Vaughan tells 105.9 The Region about her American Idol audition that got a standing ovation from judges Katy Perry, Lionel Richie and Luke Bryan, and earned her a golden ticket!
• Phil McCabe turns off the guest mic and dives deep into a topic that is near and dear to his heart. Video Games. Phil explores the idea that since their inception gaming has brought people together. He also looks at the kind of impact games can have on the players. Lastly, he looks at the fact that gaming can be an absolutely toxic environment.
• On this weekend’s edition of Millennial Balance, we’re all about girl power! International Women’s Day is coming up on March 8th and to celebrate, Afua and Shaliza will be joined by Canadian actress Samantha Aucoin. Samantha stars in the series “Astrid and Lilly Save the World” and not only does she play a strong leading lady on screen, she’s just that off screen as well. Samantha is all about body positivity and strong female energy, just like Afua and Shaliza!
Durham College Presents:
• Do you like to dream? Alex Cairns takes a unique look at our dreams and how they can affect us. • Mitchell Pellerin goes all in on #87, Sidney Crosby. • Carter Lusty takes a look back at the Leafs-Canadiens game from this past Monday.
New Music Podcast:
• Can music and an intentional playlist soothe and improve health and well-being? Multi-award winning Canadian music therapist Jennifer Buchanan says yes! She shares how and why in her new book "Wellness, Well played: The Power of a Playlist". Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Jennifer to learn more about the benefits of building our own music playlists.
On this episode of Durham College Presents: • Gregory Jrouard discusses the environmental and economic impact of the Olympic Games. • Garret Werner showcases Canada's National Soccer Team's rise to the World Cup. • Haydon Lamirante talks about the "Great One", Wayne Gretzky.
On Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua celebrate Black History month by chatting with Phiona, owner of Coconut Village Nail and Spa in Aurora. She'll talk about leaving her home in Jamaica so she could start a new life and business in Canada!
Phil McCabe leans into his Dry February campaign by chatting with Barbara Acampado from the Canadian Cancer Society about two things that can have huge impacts, cancer, and alcohol consumption. Barbara and Phil discuss alcohol increasing your risk of cancer, the fact that it's not too late to do Dry Feb for yourself and more. Also this week, Phil shares some listener points of view on mental health.
On Durham College Presents: • David Molnar talks about the rise of Canadians in the NFL • Bobby Morrison goes ALL HIP and does a feature on the Tragically Hip • Sean Tinker looks at this weekend's UFC fight
In this episode of Durham College Presents: • DeMar Lewis looks at the inspired career of Fred Van Vleet. • Matthew Zobras takes a deep dive into the big game between the Bengals and Rams. • Ronan Weir tackles the strange and often bizarre world of on-line dating.
On New Music Podcast Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Markham Arts Council (MAC)'s Board Chair Stephen Chait and Executive Director Shruti Ganapathy. MAC is a non-profit charitable organization that connects local artists and promotes diverse forms of art, including music. In this episode, we learn about MAC's events, programs and artist opportunities for 2022.
Dating can be hard, so can running your own business....throw in the fact that your partner is living and working in Australia, and a global pandemic, you've got yourself a mental health journey! Joining Phil is Lauren Black, an entrepreneur from Peterborough. Lauren and Phil talk about what it was like dating someone living on the other side of the planet, and starting her own business during a pandemic.
Your space is your sanctuary, and over the last two years our homes have served as our offices as well. On this episode of Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza will be joined by interior designer and “house coach” Anja Lavigne. Anja will tell us how to amp your space up with simple tips and how to create a peaceful and healthy environment for yourself.
Music Director speaks with Jonny Dovercourt, a 20 plus year veteran of the Toronto music community. In addition to being a writer, musician and concert presenter, he is the co-founder of Wavelength Music, a non-profit concert series. More recently, Johnny is the host of the podcast series "Any Night of the Week: A Walking History of Toronto Music," which takes listeners on a virtual walking tour, retailing stories about iconic venues and interviews with the influential artists and promoters that rocked them. Tune-in to learn more about the podcast series!
Dr. Stanley Bernstein returns with another episode highlighting the real benefits of healthy weight loss and the implications it has for your health and well being now and into the future.
This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil chats with Noelle, a mother from Washington state about her son Logan.... Logan is a 14 year old boy with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Noelle explains what the syndrome is, why she launched a TikTok account showing Logan's journey, and most importantly how she handles the fact that Sanfilippo is a degenerative and terminal illness. A powerful conversation with a strong human.
January, the start of a new year, can bring high hopes for some. But for others-- it can be a tough month mentally. On this weekend's episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua chat with children's charity Chai Lifeline Canada about ways to keep your spirits up, especially as we continue to live with this pandemic.
This weekend on Discovery we present a sample of the true crime genre which is hugely popular in podcasts. Lorimer Shenher is the author of That Lonely Section of Hell: The Botched Investigation of a Serial Killer Who Almost Got Away. His debut novel tells tells the story of tone of Canada's most infamous investigations- the case of Robert Picton found guilty of kidnapping and murdering women on his pig farm in BC. This first person account of what went very wrong in finding this serial killer was a best seller and now Lorimer is applying his investigative skills honed over the years as a Vancouver Police Detective and applying them to his new podcast series Dusting For Prints. Lorimer looks at and talks to other investigators and authors about investigations that went wrong. In this sample, he speaks with Omri Rose about the brutal murder of Tair Rada, a 13 year old Israeli girl and the race to closure that resulted in the wrong man being convicted and a killer still on the loose.
There's no doubt the pandemic has hit each and every one of us in a particular way, but in this weekend's episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua chat with the YMCA about a survey which shows how the pandemic greatly impacted Millennials. Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Soprano recording artist Elisa Rose. She has shared the stage with artists such as The Tenors and Viva Trio, and we have played Elisa's music on 105.9 The Region! Elisa is back with a brand new single called Christmas in My Heart. She co-wrote the holiday tune with singer/songwriter Matt Zaddy, and it was produced by York Region-based recording artist and producer Songsbury. We catch up with Elisa, and she shares what inspired "Christmas in My Heat"; which is currently available on all major platforms.
First up is the legendary Dr. Stanley Bernstein discussing the science of weight loss...separating myth from truth, fact from fiction..this first installment in a 7 episode podcast series gives listeners a primer ins what they need to know in weight management and weight loss.
Second up...Chit Chat is back this weekend on Discovery, with their infamous "Did You Knows" like: which Country paid 150,000 euros for their national slogan? As well as, when the first ever human heart transplant was attempted and how it turned out. Ending the show with their cover of "I Miss You" by Blink-182.
Bullying is no doubt one of the hardest parts of school... bullying for students with learning disabilities even more so. This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil is talking to Lawrence Barnes the President and CEO of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario following the announcement that Ontario is investing in updated anti bullying protocols. Lawrence talks about what that means, where schools go from here and what that means to students with learning disabilities. As well, Phil speaks candidly about his own learning disabilities... a great conversation to be heard on Discovery.
Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Vancouver-born, now Toronto-based, actor and musician Ian Lake. You might recognize Ian from the popular Netflix drama Locke & Key. You can expect to see Ian's character "Bolton" reappear in season 3. Music wise, in 2022, Ian is set to release his debut album What It Is. They chat about season 3 and the album, including his latest release "The Bottom" which is currently available on all major platforms.
On this week's edition of Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza will be joined by 11-year-old actress Holly Debarros. Holly is a York Region girl from Markham and she’s making her big screen debut in “Resident Evil: Welcome to Raccoon City”. Holly is going to talk about her role in the film which is now in theatres, and Afua and Shaliza will attempt to bridge the gap between the millennials and Gen Z. You’d be surprised how much they’ve actually got in common!
• This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil is joined yet again by Vaughan-Woodbridge MPP and Associate Minister of Health Micheal Tibollo. This time they are talking about Ontario investing in mental health and addictions services for and operated by indigenous communities. Throughout the chat, Minister Tibollo explains the importance of this funding creating indigenous led programs, and Phil asks some hard hitting questions. A great and important conversation on Mental Health • Music Director Cristina chats with 14-year-old singer and songwriter Ida-Maria Carriero. The Vaughan teen is also a youth motivational speaker and the creator of the Youth Empowering Youth Mental Health Program. Ida-Maria shares what inspired her to create the Program, as well as her first original song called "Today I..."
• On Mental Health Moments, Phil speaks with Vaughan-Woodbridge MPP, and Associate Minister of Health Micheal Tibollo. Ontario announced the creation of 4 new mobile mental health clinics, and minister Tibollo tells Phil about what these clinics are, how they'll work, where they're roaming and much more.
• Music Director Cristina chats with York Region-based singer and songwriter Kristina Dervaitis. In addition to being a music artist, Kristina is an OB-GYN. She has delivered thousands of babies and has performed hundreds of surgeries. Dr. Dervaitis is currently running her own private practice in Newmarket, splitting her time between gynecology and music. In Fall 2021, she released her debut album "Overdue". The 10-track release explores the topics of midlife transition and personal growth. Kristina shares a track from the album called "What's Coming".
On this week’s episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua look at businesses that opened up during the pandemic. Joining the show are Mira Vuletic, co-owner of Poured Coffee and The RE Place and the co-owner of Brazykuts Barbershop, Carlos Bonifaz.
This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil talks with Megan Konarowski. Megan talks about her mental health before and during the pandemic, the kind of impact that blockades at hospitals has on health care workers and patients, the support systems that nurses use to deal with heavy emotions, and she explains what it was like being a nurse and a bride when groomsman passed out at her wedding. Music Director Cristina chats with Toronto-based songwriter and recording artist Kaleb Hikele, who leads the folk-rock trio The Sun Harmonic. This past summer, the band released their cross-country album "Coast to Coast." Kaleb shares a few tracks with us, including "The Grand Old Lady Sails Away" which was performed and recorded live on the stage of Massey Hall within hours of it closing for renovations in 2018. Kaleb is set to release new music in 2022; an album with bandmates Dave Skrtich and Ian McLennan, and a solo release.
On this week’s episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza’s dreams are coming true! Publicist and podcaster Dalton Higgins joins Shaliza and Afua to talk about the new course he’s bringing to X University, otherwise known as Ryerson University. The course is called “Deconstructing Drake and The Weeknd” and it’s going to be all about the major impact these two artists have had on the music scene, both in Canada and internationally.
This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil talks with Simone Papernick, the Patient Care Manager for Mackenzie Health's Mental Health Program. Simone and Phil talk about an upcoming event designed to let York Region residents ask the questions they want answered about mental health.
The event is happening Wednesday the 20th, but if you want your questions answered, you'll have to submit them to Mackenzie Health by Monday the 18th. A link to register for the event can be found on our socials.
Phil closes out the show by doing a bit of an honest check in with you, the listener
• Heading back to campus is definitely a strange feeling for a lot of university and college students. On this weekend’s edition of Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza will be joined by Riaz Nandan, the President of York University’s Federation of Students. Staying social and connected to the community has been difficult with classes being held online for the last year and a half. Riaz will discuss how to SAFELY make the most of your university experience since most students are now headed back to campus. • Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with Toronto-based Dance music artist Zoe. Having multiple worldwide singles released over the past decade of her career, you are sure to recognize Zoe's voice with hits like "This Isn't Love Anymore" and "Come Home." In addition to being a music artist, Zoe is a business owner, she is studying for a PhD in Psychology, and she is writing her first novel. Zoe tells us her new EP "When I Call to You" is set to be released late 2021. She shares the title track with us (the acoustic version and dance mix) and what we can expect from her EP. You can watch the music video on Zoe's YouTube channel at zoemusiconline.
Mental Health Moments: This week is all about compassion! Phil talks to Sara Jamil, the founder of Compassion First and a volunteer with the Charter for compassion. Both of the organizations are dedicated to teaching the power of compassion and spreading the word around the world. In this episode of the Power to Heal, the discussion of the importance of being physically active is discussed and how a change in parenting strategies may be contributing to children's activity levels and how they play. Understanding how we arrived here and what one Canadian Hospital is doing to circumvent this trend towards screen time over physical activity.
In this episode of Power to Heal, the work being done on the theory that food is medicine at Peace Arch Hospital in White Rock and around the world is discussed. The opportunity to fix chronic disease with changes in diet is reviewed. Eating less does not just result in visible changes such as a slimmer waistline, it allows the body to consume things like cholesterol instead of having it build up in arteries altering what we cannot see in significant ways. Important findings for people concerned about their health.
Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia highlights a few Canadian artists. You will hear new music from Dom Mar KZ, Laurell and Kathryn Sinopoli. Also, 105.9 The Region's Rob on the Road talks about 90's Nostalgia, a three-day music event that he will be co-hosting in Vaughan. It will take place at Improve Canada between September 24th and 26th. Performers include Aqua, Vengaboys, Kardinal Offishall, Ludacris, Ashanti and Elvis Crespo!
Looking for one of the best ways to de-stress during the pandemic? No, It's not in your fridge, or at the LCBO. On this week's episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua will chat with Cathy Nesbitt about why LAUGHTER yoga is the best medicine to help calm your nerves.
This week on Mental Health Moments Phil chats with a member of the Canadian Senate. Denise Batters. Senator Batters opens up about her husband's suicide, the difference in mental health support since his passing. Her advocacy work and where she hopes society goes from here in terms of mental health support.
Joy in the Summer: Alumni UBC Summer Series is a lighthearted, inspiring, three-part podcast that presents a summer of joyfulness and fun as told by UBC alumni; wine, music and geocaching specialists; and stay-in-the-neighborhood athletes, romantics and travelers. A dream surprise for five UBC students who sing with the UBC A Cappella. Superstar voice and performance coach, Tamara Beatty, who coaches for ‘The Voice,’ ‘My Kind of Country,’ ‘I Can See Your Voice’ and ‘Masked Singer’ offers them a private session. Before the big surprise, Associate Professor of Music Theory, Leigh Van Handel contextualizes three pieces of music presented in the Summer Series, while the podcast listener enters virtual rooms full of music: a Venetian sitting room for the Classical music; a NYC jazz club for the jazz and the Chan Center for the UBC A Cappella.
Restaurants have reopened to patrons for a while now in Onatrio but on this episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua speak with Toronto Star reporter Irelyne Lavery about how Millennials are hesitant to dine indoors and are instead, opting to stick with patios.
Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with Kathryn Sinopoli, a songwriter and Billboard charting recording artist based in St. Catharines, Ontario. Kathryn's debut EP called "Bone Collector" is set to be released on September 16th. In this episode, Kathryn tells us her experience of releasing an EP as an independent artist and gives us an exclusive first listen of a few tracks, including the title track which is set to be released on the same day.
This week on Mental Health Moments, host, Phil speaks to Shayan Yazdanpanah from Kids Help Phone about a new project Kids Help Phone has put on called the Peer-to-Peer Community that allows young people to connect anonymously and securely to other young people and help one another through tough times. Also on the show, Shayan explains that in 2020, the use of Kids Help Phone hit over 4 million connections compared to 1.9 million in 2019.
On this week's episode of Millennial Balance, Shaliza and Afua will chat with Cathy Nesbitt about why LAUGHTER yoga is the best medicine to help calm your nerves.
New Music Podcast – Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with an alternative pop band from Toronto called "3409". What started as a class project between Humber College Music Business students, quickly turned into an online success; their music has received over 4 million streams on Spotify alone. Band members Danny and Dante share their latest single "Cali Girls" with us.
Mental Health Moments (host: Phil McCabe) – When you think of First Aid, you think of CPR, or defibrillators and so on. But this week on Mental Health Moments, Phil's guest Susan Kagan breaks down an amazing course and program "Mental Health First Aid" Susan talks about the program, how it helps you help others and yourself. She talks about the need to destigmatize mental health and she sheds some light on ALGEES.
Chit Chat (Cal & Co.) – Chit Chat is back with another episode this Saturday on Discovery! Join Nick and Cal in their “Did you know?” segment where they share their most bizarre and interesting facts that are sure to engross and intrigue!
Millennial Balance with Shaliza Bacchus and Afua Baah
Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with Gold Certified and Billboard charting artist Mat Teofilo a.k.a Songsbury about receiving his first gold record and his experience as a film composer. Mat, who has been in the music industry for 20+ years and has worked with Madonna, Miley Cyrus and Diplo, also reveals that he's opening a recording studio in his hometown of Vaughan!
Mental Health Moments – host Phil McCabe – This week, on a special edition of Discovery, Mental Health Moments takes the full show. Joining Phil this episode is Crime Reporter turned researcher and PR person, Tamara Cherry! After leaving her job in the GTA, Tamara launched a research project into traumatic events and the impact it has on victims, survivors and the media. Phil and Tamara talk about the way forward, a look back at past events and much more.
If you’re itching to travel but you’re not ready to get on a plane just yet, Afua and Shaliza have you covered with this weekend’s edition of Millennial Balance! There are so many beautiful, Instagram-worthy spots just a short drive away from York Region and travel blogger Olivia Rutt AKA mywanderingvoyage joins the show to share some amazing ideas for travelling in Ontario. Tune in to discover some hidden gems in this beautiful province of ours.
Did you know that 46% of Canadians are reporting anxiety over heading back into the workplace even with vaccines. Phil is joined this week by Michael Cooper from Mental Health Research Canada. Michael breaks down a series of surveys and research data to shed some light on how Canadians are feeling. Michael and Phil talk about a variety of interesting stats, including a dramatic increase in Canadians accessing Mental Health services like Kids Help Phone etc since the pandemic started.
Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with Vancouver-based singer and songwriter Madison Olds about her new EP called "Drowning in My Thoughts". Although she is new to the music scene, Madison has opened stages for Willie Nelson, Kacey Musgraves, Neon Dreams and Scott Hellman, and her radio hit “Best Part of Me” reached the top 30 of several charts including Billboard's Canada Emerging Artists Chart.
Millennial Balance – hosts Shaliza Bacchus and Afua Baah So many millennials are at that age where they’re ready to settle down and start a new chapter in their lives… and planning a wedding can really pack on the pressure! The pandemic has changed the way we do EVERYTHING, and especially weddings. On this week’s episode of Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza will be joined by Michelle Biliodeau and Karen Cleveland, authors of THE NEW WEDDING BOOK: A GUIDE TO DITCHING ALL THE RULES. They’re going to talk about modernizing older wedding traditions, and how to deal with finances, familyand everything in-between!
Mental Health Moments - This week, Phil is joined by the ladies from the Millennial Balance podcast to talk about exactly that. BALANCE! So many millennials get caught in a never-ending cycle of work and exhaustion, so Phil, Shaliza and Afua breakdown what it is to work in the media and the kind of impact that has on one's mental health, as well they offer their thoughts on the importance of striking a balance amongst all aspects of your life
New Music Podcast - Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with singer and songwriter Carleigh Aikins about her solo debut album "Junk Jewelry" set to be released in November 2021. Carleigh has toured the world and has shared the stage with Macy Gray, Neil Young, Willie Nelson and Robert Plant. We were the first radio station to debut Carleigh's song "Lose My Number" which was featured on Season 16 of Grey's Anatomy and, more recently, Hockey Night in Canada.
Millennial Balance is back this week, and if you’re wondering how to stay fit AND have fun this summer, Afua Baah and Shaliza Bacchus have you covered. Nutritionist Jason Yee will be joining the show and talking about diet trends and how to enjoy all the summer sweets in moderation.
Mental Health Moments – host Phil McCabe: This week, Phil is joined by Nodin Webb, an indigenous person from Burleigh Falls. Nodin is a member of the Crane clan and he speaks with Phil quite candidly about the impact the discovery of the mass grave in Kamloops has on the indigenous community. Nodin and Phil talk about what this news means, what is the best way forward and Nodin shares an impassioned speech for those who might be struggling with this horrific news and residential schools as a whole.
New Music Podcast – Host Cristina Lavecchia chats with Folk-Country Singer and Songwriter Joey O'Neil. They chat about Joey's second album "Ever Ahead" and latest single "Can't Keep Both".
Millennial Balance – Millennials and Real Estate (Hosts Shaliza Bacchus & Afua Baah)
On the Way Home - Your hosts, Michael Braithwaite from Blue Door and Stefania Seccia from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness openly speak to discuss innovative programs, stories of hope and hardship and new perspectives on ending homelessness in Canada.
This episode: While the pandemic has been rough on everyone, it has had even more of an impact on people experiencing homelessness. Nick Falvo, a well-known and respected Research Consultant who started his career on the front line, joins us on this On The Way Home episode to talk about his recent report on the long-term impact of the COVID-19 recession on homelessness in Canada.
On Mental Health Moments, Phil talks to a panel of three dads, his dad, and two brothers to discuss candidly what kind of impact that being a parent has on one's mental health. The four of them talk about raising kids through a pandemic and so much more!
New Music on The Region Podcast - This episode our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with singer/songwriter Domenic Nesci who is from right here in the Region (Maple). Domenic is set to release new music this week.
On the Way Home: Guests and experts in the field of housing and homelessness to educate and create awareness around some of the gaps and challenges individuals and organizations face across Canada. Your hosts, Michael Braithwaite from Blue Door and Stefania Seccia from the Canadian Alliance to End Homelessness openly speak with diverse guests each week, to discuss innovative programs, stories of hope and hardship and new perspectives on ending homelessness in Canada.
This episode: There is no denying that Dr. Jeffrey Turnbull is dedicated to serving people experiencing chronic homelessness after turning down a top job with a hospital in order to found and continue his work with Ottawa Inner City Health. Hear about lessons learned from COVID-19, challenges, and why housing is healthcare.
Famous Friends: Have you ever wondered how beer is made? Join Gianluca, Selina, and the Lead Sales Rep from Muskoka Brewery Victoria Rombis. She shares her wealth of beer knowledge and industry experience with us. Get to know about the Society of Beer Drinking Ladies (@ladiesdrinkbeer) and where the future of beer culture is going in Canada. Warning this podcast is jammed packed with beer fun facts that will make you the hit of your next Zoom party.
On this week's episode of Mental Health Moments Phil McCabe is joined by fighter turned philanthropist Justin Bruckmann. Justin and Phil talk about the way being a martial artist has helped him grow as a person, business owner and a dad. They also talk about what being in George St. Pierre's Hall of Fame video meant to him, and so much more.
Famous Friends is hosted by Joe and Celina who are joined this week by pilot Mike Patrick who discusses the phenomena known as St. Elmo's Fire.
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• For the final episode we go back to Canadian Killers for the chilling story of serial killer Michael Wayne McGray, who started murdering people at the age of 19. In all he claims to have killed 22 people. Two of his victims were killed while he was on a three day pass from prison after his first murder.
• Also What a Waste - takes a look at "Plarn" - turning plastic bags into plastic yarn…and weaving it into beautiful things like hats, rugs and handbags.
• And finally, Women in Sports turns to Rugby. Over a third of the athletes playing rugby are women.
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• Up first.. A look at the Raptors.. Host Macleod Roy and his guest talk about what’s left of the NBA season for Toronto.. In “Jurassic North”.
• “Fashion Cup of Tea”. Hosts Michyla Tross and Kamila Suhanova talk with an expert about fashion make up and how it can boost your self esteem.
• And finally “The NSR Trifecta”. Noah, Samah and Raishona discuss the film “Minari”.
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First up The Big Talk: Aldrin Gomes talks to a hospital nurse who is also a Covid survivor about the long term effects she is experiencing from the virus.
Next up Arif Ahmed talks about the real estate market in Toronto and what needs to be done to cool it down.
Next up, Germain Ma and Gabriel Hutchcraft with “The Afternoon Show”… in the morning.
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Her Struggles In Her Own Words: Afifa Um-air and Natasha Vanos talk to a woman about being trapped in emotionally abusive relationships while fighting social and cultural norms
Game Pass Talks: With people having a lot of time on their hands at home, interest in video gaming subscription services continues to climb. Microsoft now has 18 million subscribers for its XBOX game pass service. Antonio Jaramillo ranks the best video games on Game Pass.
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• Damilola Onime talks to John Pittman about his song “Homiostasis”. This was part of a bigger project focusing on Toronto jazz artists keeping the beat alive during covid.
• Luana Saturnino with “What a waste”. A look at how we can clean up our planet by cleaning up our act. This episode looks at how single use paper cups are not just paper, and therefore cannot be recycled.
• Staying with the idea of cleaning up our world. In “a little on litter” Patricia Mohammed looks at the impact litter has on our environment.
• And finally, Clement Agyeman focuses on a volleyball star playing for Seneca Sting in “Women in Sports”.
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Canadian Killers – "CountryBoy1” – a series focused on Canadian serial killers. The first episode tells the story of Cody Legebokoff. He started his killing spree in 2009, at age 19, making him one of Canada’s youngest serial killers. Host/Producer Alyiah Davis.
“Diehards – Episode 1” – a series that delves into why some sports fans choose, and stick with, professional teams that always let them down. Host/producer Zack McDonald looks at the origins of his own obsession with the New York Jets.
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• Nick Eeuwes Delves into the COVID-19 Pandemic and a Positive State of Mind -- Finding meaning, and the importance of accomplishments every day, big or small. • Caleb Moco chats Leafs, NFL and More
Afua Baah and Shaliza Bacchus are back with another edition of Millennial Balance, and on this week’s episode they’re going to be reflecting on how everything has changed over the last year. We’ve been dealing with the pandemic for more than 365 days and it felt like the longest year ever, yet it flew by so quickly! Afua and Shaliza will be talking about all the highs and the lows of the last year and what permanent changes the pandemic has brought about.
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• Crystal Pinnock looks at how the pandemic has shaped the world of early childhood education. She speaks with a licensed early childhood educator about the challenges of running an essential service during covid
• Diego Pizarro puts the spotlight on Max Webster, Canada’s progressive-rock hidden gem.
• Benjamin Smith features a ‘special edition’ of his Film Reel News Show with talk about movies and tv.
• Anfernee Robinson talks gaming!
And New Music on The Region Podcast – In this episode 105.9 The Region’s Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Brendan Saunders, the founding member of an alternative rock band called 13 Friday's from Oakville, Ontario. The band has a new album out called Dioxide.
This week on Mental Health Moments, host Phil McCabe talks to 1059's own Ann Rohmer about breaking through the glass ceiling, the ways to cope with the stardom she's earned throughout her career, starting her career in a male dominated world and so much more. And The Hockey Masterclass is a listener entry into our line-up of podcasts to be discovered. The Masterclass is hosted by Darren Gill and Coach Jon Goyens. Gill is a leading football player agent, minor hockey coach and hockey dad. Goyens is one of the winningest coaches in Midget AAA history and his program has put over 20 players in the NHL. The podcast focuses on minor hockey and player development. This week features a sampling of what you can hear and includes an interview with hockey legend Scotty Bowman.
This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil McCabe talks to Toni Kunz. She shares the story of losing her husband to a sudden stroke, followed by the death of her mother and several people near and dear to her. Toni talks about how she's coped with the loss of those people, how her mental health was so heavily impacted she was affected physically. If you or someone you know wants to share your story reach out to us at info@1059theregion.com
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New Music on The Region Podcast - This episode our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with alternative pop music artist Mikalyn Hay about her new single “I Love You Too Much" Producer / singer / songwriter Chris Grey produced the track and co-wrote the song with Mikalyn.
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• Marissa Ramcharran visits Trinidad with the protests happening right now after the abduction and murder of 23 year old Andrea Bharatt and many other women. Marissa will shed a dark light on a part of the world where gender-based violence is rampant. • Jay Morrison talks about world trends that have sprouted due from the pandemic. • Austin Luff reveals the pros and cons of investing in Bitcoin! • Adrian Garcia takes us to the Eastern front and WWII’s largest tank battle – The Battle of Kursk.
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• Keanu Dolphin brings his unique ‘Dolphin Dive’ charm with segments on Black History Month and where to travel to after the pandemic?
• Jayden Hurley drives into the history of car manufacturing in Canada.
• Zach Kingston gives us a glimpse into the life of 7-time champ Tom Brady.
• Rakeisha Harvey counts down the top 5 fashion trends for 2021
And … New Music on The Region Podcast - In honour of World Radio Day Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with Canadian music correspondent and radio host Eric Alper. Eric also runs his own music public relations company. He’s worked with artists like Ringo Starr, Ray Charles, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Duran Duran and Robert Palmer.
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• Ryan Delaney previews the Big Game on Sunday. Bucs or Chiefs? • Megan Hamilton shares tips on how millennials can find creative ways to say active and balanced during the pandemic • Saima Gharda gives us a taste of the Netflix binge worthy show “Fate: The Winx Saga” • Ayden Cooke looks at the resurgence of Pokemon
...and on Mental Health Moments with host Phil McCabe This week, Phil is joined by a News Anchor out of Muskoka, James Bowler, who shares his story about how his mental health sent him to the ER multiple times with no relief to be found, and how he was eventually diagnosed with Depression and Anxiety and his journey towards self improvement. As well they talk about the pressures that come with working for a corporation.
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Richard Evans looks at the rise of pandemic liquor sales at the LCBO. He also speaks with Lynn Howse, Intake Co-ordinator for a Whitby Long Term Care Facility, about Covid cases in LTC
Michael Bryen takes a dive into his grandfather’s obsession with deep sea diving
Erica Carson documents the rise in popularity of K-Pop sensations BTS
PJ Chayer looks at 2020 with rose-coloured glasses with some positive news stories that came from the past year.
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• Stuart talks to and plays the music of the Yonge Guns, a barbershop group from Toronto • Shavang offers up news from Canada and his home country, India • Khalil talks about the current world of gaming and it's future • ...and many more
NEW MUSIC with 105.9 The Region's own Music Director Cristina Lavecchia introduces us to Mona Jhaveri, the founder, executive director, and chairman of the board at Music Beats Cancer; a non-profit organization whose aim is to disrupt how the war on cancer is fought and financed.
On Mental Health Moments, Phil McCabe talks to Stephanie Kelly, whose medical diagnosis of endometriosis led to a downward spiral of her mental health as well as serious impacts on her professional and personal life. She shares her story and what helped her come to grips with her infertility and her journey back from the lowest points in her life.
Chit Chat talks about funny weird and interesting facts, ending with a cover of "Closer To The Heart" by Rush.