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Shaun and Ari discuss IsraelOne Year after October 7th. A Generals Vision for Israel's FutureAs we mark one year since the outbreak of the war, we bring you a special interview with Brigadier General Amir Avivi. In this insightful conversation, Ari sits down with General Avivi to explore his strategic vision for a secure and prosperous future for Israel and the Jewish people. Together, they discuss the lessons learned from the conflict, the challenges Israel faces today, and the path forward to achieving long-term peace and stability in an increasingly complex region. Tune in to hear from one of Israel’s leading military minds on what lies ahead for the nation an...2024-10-2354 min
Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2022.11.01 Civically Speaking Civics Panel Part 2 with Ari Avivi and Cary TarasoffSend us a textThanks for tuning in Listeners,Joining Christina and I this week, panel members, Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi, for a Part 2 discussion on our new expanded Civically Speaking show format. CFCR 90.5 FM generously offered us an extended time so we can go even more in depth on various civic issues.In this episode it is impressive how quickly time flies when geeking out on some of Saskatoon's current municipal issues - homeless shelters, overpasses, and budgets are key highlights.A key take away - our panel ha...2022-11-0256 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2022.10.25 Civically Speaking Civics Panel with a focus on Saskatoon's City CouncilSend us a textDear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation. In this week's episode I am joined by co-host, Christina Cherneskey and panel members Yachyshen, Ari Avivi, and Cary Tarasoff. In the round we touch on a number of Saskatoon City Council issues.Think budgets, waste (literally and figuratively), engagement and more. Each sharing respective perspectives, opinions and understandings. Form your own, join the discussion. Find us at https://www.facebook.com/civicspeak/ .In the meantime, be sure to support community radio stations around the wor...2022-10-2628 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2022.04.26 Civically Speaking - Civic Round-up (Saskatoon) and latest on the Ukraine Front with Christina CherneskeySend us a textHello Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. Really enjoyed this show - where Christina Cherneskey and I share the latest news out of Saskatoon City Hall. We talk tall buildings, four-leggeds, transit and Ari Avivi's favourite topic - outstanding parking ticket revenue and ways to get creative in getting people to pay their tickets. Tune in for this alone.We also touch base on the latest announcements around boosters for Covid19. Those 50 years of age and older now qualify in Saskatchewan. To to Saskhealth for further information about this and wh...2022-04-2728 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021.12.14 Civically Speaking Civics Panel Budget Talk Part 2 with Cary Tarasoff and Ari AviviSend us a textThanks for tuning in Civically Speaking Listeners,In this episode we continue into a part 2 discussion about the City's 2022-2023 operational budget. Thanks Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi, as ever, for your animated points of view and insights. To you the listener, much appreciate you supporting community radio and shows like this. As we head into the holiday season please consider making CFCR a part of your gifting repertoire. CFCR has some great swag available and think about gifting a donation in the name of someone you love and ca...2021-12-1527 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021.12.07 Civically Speaking - Saskatoon Municipal Budget Chat with Ari and CarySend us a textThanks for tuning in Dear Listeners,In this episode, Part 1 of 2, Ari Avivi and Cary Tarasoff join me to go through the City of Saskatoon's 2022-2023 Operating Budget that City Council debated last week and the impact this will have on property taxes, utilities and related.Here is a link to the budget media release and links to the budget itself.City Council approves 2022/2023 Multi-Year Business Plan and Budget | Saskatoon.caRead along while listening to the commentary. Thanks Ari and Cary for sharing your insights. 2021-12-0829 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-10-25 Civically Speaking (direct to Podcast) Part 2 Civics Panel - And Civic Survey says ...Send us a textDear Civically Speaking Listeners,Please have a listen to this direct to podcast, part 2 show with civic panel members Darcy Warrington, James Yachyshen, Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi. We talk civic budget and the recently uploaded results of Saskatoon's Civic Survey found online while we were talking about City of Saskatoon's recent attempts at civic engagement on various different topics. e.g. new exchanges on west side Circle Drive; infill; and zoning.Have a listen as we dive in feet and head first, unedited, into the Civic...2021-10-2741 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - A Hill, A Pandemic and JurisdictionsSend us a textThank you Civically Speaking Listeners,For tuning in. And thank you to panel members Cary Tarasoff, Ari Avivi, Darcy Warrington (aka Washington) and James Yachyshen for joining today's show. Really appreciated our fast paced chat - my 'mushy covid brain aside' - about the latest goings on at Saskatoon's City Hall. We talk about three items related to Councillor Hill's code of conduct (Saskatoon city council vet Hill at centre of three conduct complaints | The Star Phoenix) and a discussion about Covid19 and jurisdictional lines crossed every which way by panel...2021-10-2727 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-09-28 Civically Speaking Municipal Panel with Cary T and Ari ASend us a textThanks for tuning in Dear Listeners,Please be sure to donate, if you have not already, to this year's FMphasis campaign to help keep shows like this on the air. And if you name the Comedy Pit alongside this show in your tagline you'll be in for a draw for two free tickets - making your donation that much more sweet. Thanks Ari for throwing that into the giving back to community mix today.Thanks Ari Avivi and Cary Tarasoff for joining the show. We talked Covid19 c...2021-09-2927 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeySeason 5 2021-08-24 Civically Speaking City of Saskatoon Civics Panel Part 2 with James Y, Ari A, and Cary TSend us a textThank you Listeners for tuning in,In this episode we pick up where we left off on catching up on some of the latest regarding City Hall. Regular panel members James Yachyshen, Ari Avivi and Cary Tarasoff bring up some of the recent decisions and issues coming from City Hall. Local procurement, street naming and more. Tune in and have a listen. And, be sure to educate yourself on the latest issues and join in on the discussion. Comments and feedback are welcome. You can direct message me through...2021-08-2528 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-08-24 Civically Speaking Civics Panel City Hall Update and Round Table with Darcy Warrington, Ari Avivi, James Yachyshen, and Cary TarasoffSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,It is great to be back with fresh episodes. In this first of our fifth season joining the show are regulars James Yachyshen, Darcy Warrington, Ari Avivi and Cary Tarasoff to catch us up on the latest regarding Saskatoon's City Hall.In this first of two parts we talk about some of the latest issues (and related) that came before City Council's committee of a whole called the Governance and Priorities Standing Committee of Council e.g. property maintenance; when live meetings of City Hall may...2021-08-2528 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-05-11 Civicaĺly Speaking Panel the May EditionSend us a textThanks Listeners for tuning in,If this is your first time listening, Civically Speaking explores the edges of all kinds of civic issues stemming from international, national, provincial and local orders. Guests bring their own perspectives, experiences and competencies. Featured are monthly civic panels, a special monthly feature entitled Behind the Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall with Councillor David Kirton, and other individuals and organizational reps who join as regulars, some to speak on a specific topic or as a representative to share the good work they are up to...2021-05-1228 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-04-20 Civically Speaking - the Podcast Bonus Edition- Saskatoon Civic Leadership and Civic PrioritiesSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking.In this podcast bonus edition, panel members weigh in on state of our civic leadership and civic priorities. We dive into the topic of the Saskatoon Arena District.Nick Sackville, James Yachyshen, Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi join. Thanks to each of you for sharing your perspectives.Thanks for tuning in. Please share with others and be sure to support community radio and all local media. The closest form of media to your community....2021-04-2135 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-04-21 Civically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Federal Budget and What's the Latest at Saskatoon City HallSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in to this podcast version of Civically Speaking that aired on April 20, 2020 on Saskatoon's community radio, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM.This is the April edition of our Civics Panel. James Yachyshen, Ari Avivi, Cary Tarasoff and new to the panel, Nick Sackville join this month's discussion. This episode focuses on first impressions of the Federal Budget that was given by Canada's first female Finance Minister, Chrystia Freeland. We then dive into some perspectives around topical issues at Saskatoon City Hall...2021-04-2129 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR.ca 90.5 FM in Saskatoon with JJ, AA, JY and CTSend us a textDear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. In this episode of Civically Speaking panel members Ari Avivi, Jeff Jackson and James Yachyshen join me along with new to the panel, Cary Tarasoff - 2020 Mayoral Candidate YXE.Two main topics are up for discussion: 1) Marquis Downs and 2) Speed Reduction Study. Really interesting dialogue with many perspectives shared. Tune in. Share with others. Support community radio. Happy Spring.Civically speaking,Your host, Lenore Swystunfrom the ethernet of waves somewhere in Saskatchewan2021-03-2428 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-02-23 Civically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Civics PanelSend us a textThanks for tuning in Listeners,This week I am delighted to have our monthly Civics Panel gather. This round, Ari Avivi, Wendy Cooper and James Yachyshen join. We touch base on the latest goings on at Saskatoon's City Hall. Topics include: Covid-19 response, civic facilities, community patrols, safety, community and engagement,Have a listen. Share with others. Be engaged. And support community radio!Civically speaking,Lenore, HostCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2021-02-2429 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-01-26 Civically Speaking Podcast Bonus on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Covid Check-in with JJ, AA, JYSend us a textHi Listeners,In this Podcast Bonus episode Jay Yachyshen, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi join me in checking in thoughts on how things are going with folks around the pandemic. We chat about the vaccine roll-out in Saskatchewan and a host of other related items.Have a listen. And if you have something you'd like to add to the discussion, drop me a note and will be sure to fold it in to related conversations coming up including Feb 11 when a joint live to Facebook Event is hosted by Civically Speaking...2021-01-2717 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Muni Panel with J Jackson A Avivi And J YachyshenSend us a textHello Listeners,Thanks for tuning in to Season 4 of the Podcast version of Civically Speaking. In this episode I thank panel members Ari Avivi, James Yachyshen and Jeff Jackson for joining. We dive into some current goings on at Saskatoon's City Hall. And, we touch base on some recent happenings at Regina's City Hall. Transparency, engagement, motions, and capital priorities are some of the places where we go. Have a listen. Share with others and support community radio.Of note, open to ideas, comments and feedback. You are wel...2021-01-2727 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2020-12-22 Civically Speaking Part 2 Holiday Panel with James Y, Wendy C, Pat L, Jeff J, and Ari ASend us a textDear Listeners,This Part 2 segment picks up where we began last week. Our Civics Panel, in this second of two parts, reflect on a number of items. This part was edited for time. Thank you Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper, Jeff Jackson, Ari Avivi, and James Yachyshen for joining this segment. We focus in on local and provincial this round. Tune in. Support community radio. And, support podcasts list this.Civically speaking,Your host, LenoreTags: communityCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show...2020-12-2328 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio CFCR 90.5 FM Dec 15 2020 Holiday Panel with AA WC JJ PLSend us a textDear Listeners,Indeed 2020 will be a year we all remember. And, we will be that generation who shares this memory together by being able to say: "remember the before times when we..." And "remember the covid times when we had to... " And, "remember in the after times when we then ..." Plenty to reflect on. Our Civics Panel, in this first of two parts, reflect on a number of items. Thank you Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi for joining. We jump righ...2020-12-1628 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM October 13, 2020 Part 6 Behind the Carnival - Saskatoon Civic Election CampaignSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,In this episode of Civically Speaking - Behind the Carnival - Part 6 - Jeff Jackson helps navigate our way through a discussion around the Saskatoon civic campaign leading up to E Day on November 9. Thank you for your wonderful insights by panel members Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper, Ari Avivi and James Yachyshen. We talk key issues this week, campaigns of individual candidates, and words of advice we have some of them. And, we end with a minute or two on the provincial election scene.Hav...2020-10-1456 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Bonus Direct to Podcast Version Behind the Carnival - Civic Election Update with Panel with AA, WC, JJ, JYSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,In this direct to podcast version, coming just ahead of the live show airing tomorrow with Jeff Jackson where we also bring in local commentators and reporters, David Kirton and Phil Tank, into the discussion. Jeff and I are joined by regular members Wendy Cooper, Ari Avivi, and James Yachyshen. Thanks team.We weigh on the latest issues, some of the mayoral candidate platforms, and all different parts of the the Carnival, including a public hearing taking place while we talk, and all kinds of behind the...2020-09-291h 00Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast Series- Inside the Carnival Campaign Season in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with Wendy Cooper, James Yachyshen, and Ari AviviSend us a textThanks for tuning Civically Speaking Listeners,Please be sure sometime between now and the end of the month you make your way to giving a donation to CFCR.ca in the name of Civically Speaking. As CFCR.ca is the incubator for this companion podcast series. In this edition of inside the Carnival direct to podcast bonus series - Ari, Wendy, and James get into some of the edges around the local civic campaign and share the latest ears to the ground learnings regarding where the pulse (if any) is o...2020-09-2327 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast of CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Sept 22 2020 Show The Carnival Part 2 - with Jeff Jackson - Campaign season in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan....Send us a textThanks for tuning in Civically Speaking Listeners,Much appreciation.Important this week is noting this is CFCR's annual fundraiser - FMphasis. Please, to help support shows like Civically Speaking, your contribution to Saskatoon's community radio station CFCR.ca is super important - especially in these COVID times. Go to www.cfcr.ca and make a donation to today in the name of Civically Speaking. And be entered into cool draws and more!And for today, thanks Jeff Jackson for joining the show in person. We are taking...2020-09-2331 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast Bonus Session - Welcome to the Carnival - Saskatoon's Upcoming Civic Election Panel Discussion with AA, JJ, WC and JYSend us a textThanks for tuning in Civically Speaking Listeners,In this bonus podcast panel members weigh into what we are calling the Carnival - Saskatoon's Civic Election Campaign Season. Ari Avivi, James Yachyshen, Jeff Jackson and Wendy Cooper weigh in on some considerations arising this week as we head start looking to October as the intense time of electioneering in Saskatoon and beyond.Have a listen. And please, be sure to support community radio. Make a donation and support this year's upcoming FMphasis campaing on CFCR.ca Take care everyone,2020-09-1640 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM ) Deeper Dive into the upcoming Saskatoon Civic Election with Ari Avivi, Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje and James YachyshenSend us a textHello Listeners,In this direct to podcast version of Civically Speaking we pick up where we left off on our first round aired earlier on Civically Speaking. Thanks to Ari Avivi, Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje and James Yachyshen who dig deeper into some civic issues arising from the upcoming civic election campaigns. Gender, race, safety, policing, libraries, bus rapid transit, and more fly about.... Tune in and enjoy the flying dialogue. And note, these views are those wholly of each respective panelist and host. Enjoy thinking about your own res...2020-09-0244 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Sept 1 2020 This week in Political Campaign Land in Saskatoon with Wendy C, Ari A, Pat L, and James YSend us a textHello Dear listeners,The panel expands this week to add a guest panelist to our regular members Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper and Ari Avivi. Welcome James Yachyshen, a self-professed conservative leaning, arm chair political pundit, who contributes a variety of views and experiences to various main stream and local media. Regrets were given by Janice Braden and Jeff Jackson who both had commitments elsewhere.In this panel session, we set up in the round in an outdoor studio at Pat's place (thanks for hosting Pat). We do s...2020-09-0229 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Aug 28 Latest on Civic Election Saskatoon Bonus Podcast Civics Panel with JJ and AASend us a textHi Listeners,In this podcast bonus edition Ari Avivi, Jeff Jackson and myself dig a bit deeper into what we're seeing, hearing, theorizing and otherwising about the upcoming election. These are views only intended to inspire, to question, to have us all dig a little deeper to become better informed and understanding of the civic landscape these days. Landscape that is becoming more complex and varied all the time. Personal stories shared and beyond. Have a listen. Share with others and be sure to support cfcr.ca Saskatoon's community radio station, where s...2020-08-1932 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM August 18 2020 Latest Candidates and Saskatoon's Civic Election Upcoming with Civics JJ and AASend us a textThanks for tuning in Podcast Listeners,In the ramp up to the elections this coming Fall - Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi have been joining me to share the latest on the civic races - at the Mayoral and Council level. In this episode we talk too about the nature of civic politics and the shift (or not) toward more partisan based politics at the local level. Tune in and be sure to catch the podcast bonus edition that follows this.And please, don't forget to support community radio. Without c...2020-08-1929 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM July 28 Bonus Podcast Civics Panel with JJ and AASend us a textHello Civically Speaking Listeners, In this direct to podcast bonus edition we continue our discussion about the upcoming civic election with Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson. Candidates, issues, considerations.All kinds of things tossed about with some extra spice and herbs. Be mindful these are opinions shared intended to spur listeners to do their own homework and research to hopefully propel us all to exercise our civic muscles.Warm mid-summer regards,Lenore, Host, Civically Speaking Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-07-2933 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM July 28 2020 Civics Panel Pre-Election Election Discussion with Ari Avivi and Jeff JacksonSend us a textHello Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,Much appreciate you tuning in to Civically Speaking. In this episode, that first aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM in Saskatoon on Tuesday, June 28 2020, Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson continue with me in a discussion about the upcoming civic election and provincial election - in a Saskatoon context. Candidates, issues, and considerations. Of note, Ari puts out a personal challenge to anyone considering challenging an incumbent.Thanks AA and JJ for joining the show. Thanks everyone for tuning in and supporting com...2020-07-2930 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2020-06-10 Civically Speaking - Direct to Podcast -Civic Panel with Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi Bonus EditionSend us a textHello Civically Speaking Listeners, Please have a listen to this direct to podcast bonus edition of Civically Speaking with Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson. We talk about Saskatoon City Council and considerations and issues as we head into a municipal election this Fall.Thanks guys for your passionate dynamic banter. Views are in the moment and intended to provoke, invoke and get us thinking about how we exercise our civic muscles.-Lenore, Host Civically Speakingps and remember - tune into community radio - where you can f...2020-06-1020 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM June 9, 2020 Civics Panel with Ari Avivi and Jeff JacksonSend us a textHello Listeners, In this episode of Civically Speaking, broadcast first on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM, regular panel members, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi, join me to weigh in on Saskatoon City Council. We share some thoughts, perspectives, challenges and frustrations we are hearing about in the community through our various journeys or experiencing and noting directly. We touch on everything from priorities around civic projects including lead pipes - to thoughts on how the process of running in an election during a pandemic will be challenging. 2020-06-1029 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM May the Fourth be with You - State of Civic Affairs in Saskatoon during COVID-19 with Jeff Jackson and Ari AviviSend us a textIn this pre-recorded show Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson join me to discuss the current state of Saskatoon's civic affairs during this COVID-19 pandemic. And, we discuss this in light of today being the first day of Phase One ReOpen Saskatchewan and a day when the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 occurred in northern Saskatchewan. We talk civic priorities, budgets, communications, elections and managing change.Tune in. Have a listen. Share with others.Please be sure to support Saskatoon's local community radio, CFCR.ca -the best thing you...2020-05-0630 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Podcast Bonus Discussion - Part 2 State of Civic Affairs in Saskatoon with Jeff Jackson and Ari AviviSend us a textIn this podcast bonus podcast with Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi - we continue our discussion about the state of civic affairs in Saskatoon during Covid-19 times. And dig a little deeper on managing expectations and re-opening to a new normal in Saskatoon, in Saskatchewan, and beyond. Have a listen. Share. And be sure to support local. Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-05-0636 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Podcast Bonus Discussion with Jeff Jackson and Ari AviviSend us a textPlease have a listen to this bonus podcast where Ari Avivi joins Jeff and I. We engaged in a zoom vide chat that extended from an audio-based discussion Jeff and I had earlier. (I spare you the video recording part of this for now!). Ari shares his perspective on recent civic actions being taken in Saskatoon and beyond regarding the COVID-19 pandemic. In casual coffee-chat, geek-style, with our laptops open - we run the gamut on a number of topics - focusing on messaging and communications coming out of Saskatoon's City Ha...2020-03-2436 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM March 3, 2020 Saskatoon Civic Round Up with Panel Guest Ari AviviSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Saskatoon Community Radio Show, Civically Speaking, aired weekly on Tuesdays at 630 pm on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM, Lenore and her guest panel member, Ari Avivi converse about a 'round up' of civic issues hitting the social media waves, air waves, coffee row, and media channels in Saskatoon during the last few weeks. Some key rounds include: proposed street closures at Laurier and Clancy Drive; recent street closure at 9th Street; rezoning on Clarence Ave and triggering of a ward council candidate; bike lanes; bike laws; short stay rentals; red light c...2020-03-0531 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Jan 28, 2020 Saskatoon Civic Roundup Panel with Jeff Jackson and Ari AviviSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking originally aired on January 28, 2020 on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR.ca 90.5 FM local civic pundits Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi join Lenore Swystun to share the latest scuttlebutt regarding Saskatoon civic issues. Discussions include musing about: who's in and who's out so far regarding Civic Election slated, so far, for early November 2020; musing about provincial election date changing; the latest happenings at Municipal Planning Commission and challenges around community engagement. Tune in for the latest and please share with others. 2020 is going to be an interesting year wi...2020-01-2929 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast City of Saskatoon Budget Part 1 - Panel with Cooper, Lorje and Avivi on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Nov 27 2019Send us a textIn this episode of a rebroadcast of the November 27 2019 Civically Speaking spoken word show aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Saskatoon Community Radio Station our panel consisting of members Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje and Ari Avivi, weight in on the Saskatoon Budget being debated by Saskatoon's City Council this week. This is a part 1 of 2 series. We weigh in on policing, libraries and more. Have a listen and share with others. And remember to support Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca. Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2019-12-0430 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast City of Saskatoon Budget Part 2 - Panel with Cooper, Jackson, Lorje and Avivi on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Nov 27 2019Send us a textIn this episode of a rebroadcast of the November 27 2019 Civically Speaking spoken word show aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Saskatoon Community Radio Station our panel consisting of members Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi, weight in on the Saskatoon Budget being debated by Saskatoon's City Council this week. This is a part 2 of 2 series. We weigh in on the final outcomes of the budgeting process - topics include transit, transportation, fire, internal operations and more. Have a listen and share with others. And remember to support Saskatoon's community radio station, CF...2019-12-0427 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Nov 22, 2019 Civic Issues Review Saskatoon YXE c Wendy Cooper & Ari AvivSend us a textDuring this rebroadcast of Saskatoon's CFCR's Civically Speaking Spoken Word show that aired on November 19, 2019, local community members Wendy Cooper and Ari Avivi join in on a discussion about Saskatoon's most current civic issues. We talk about the upcoming Safeway closure on 33rd Street based on Wendy's direct experience; the proposed new 'cycle buffer' bylaw to create imaginary force fields around cyclists and pedestrians; thoughts about the two year civic budget that will be deliberated next week; and related budget issues such as the proposed new library.Tune in; be engaged; and...2019-11-2229 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Oct 29, 2019 Saskatoon and Saskatchewan Considerations re Liberal Minority Gov PanelSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, originally aired on CFCR.CA 90.5 FM on Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2019, Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Ari Avivi join Host, Lenore Swystun to discuss some considerations regarding Saskatoon and Saskatchewan resulting from the recently elected Federal Liberal Minority Government. Tune in, share, and remember to support yxe's community radio station, cfcr.caCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2019-10-3029 min