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The AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: Case in Focus | Episode 9 – STEMI, Urgency & ConsentIn this Case in Focus episode, we unpack a high-stakes scenario: a farmer in rural Queensland with an acute anterior STEMI. The challenge isn’t just urgent management — it’s balancing life-saving intervention with the patient’s right to informed consent.We break down the reasoning across all answer options, highlight common exam traps, and show how to integrate clinical urgency with ethical and legal principles — exactly the kind of decision-making the AMC exam tests.For more structured preparation, including Skills Builder modules, timed drills, and full mock exams, explore the AMC A+ Course: https://australiabio...
2025-09-1105 minThe AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: Quick Drill | Episode 8– Ethics, Professionalism & Law CasesIn this AMC Quick Drill, we work through five stand-alone exam-style scenarios centred on ethics, professionalism, and the law. Each case highlights the principles of safe, patient-centred practice — from handling complaints and collaborative palliative planning to termination of pregnancy, disability rights, and medical record access.Sharpen your ability to recognise the option that aligns with both Australian law and Good Medical Practice — a vital skill for the AMC exam and clinical care.For more structured preparation, including Skills Builder modules, timed drills, and full mock exams, explore the AMC A+ Course: https://australiabiomed.com/amc-course/D...
2025-09-1107 minThe AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: AMC in Focus | Episode 6 – Back Pain in PregnancyIn this Deep Dive episode of The AMC Podcast, we explore a common but high-yield exam scenario: back pain in pregnancy. Using one case, we unpack the reasoning behind the most appropriate management, explain why other options are incorrect, and link everything back to Australian guidelines.You’ll learn how to apply exam logic, recognise red flags, and keep maternal–fetal safety front of mind — skills that are essential for success in the AMC exam.For more structured preparation, including Skills Builder modules, timed drills, and full mock exams, check out the AMC A+ Course: https...
2025-09-1104 minThe AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: Triple S | Episode 5 – Abdominal PainIn this Triple S — the Short, Sharp Scenario — we work through a single case of acute abdominal pain across five key decision points: diagnosis, investigation, management, contraindications, and follow-up. Each step mirrors the reasoning you’ll need in the AMC exam and clinical practice.For more structured preparation, including Skills Builder modules, timed drills, and full mock exams, explore the AMC A+ Course: https://australiabiomed.com/amc-course/Disclaimer: This podcast is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
2025-09-1107 minThe AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: Quick Drill | Episode 4 – Five Core CasesWelcome to another episode of the AMC Quick Drill — your rapid-fire prep for the AMC exam. In this session, we’ll tackle five high-yield clinical scenarios commonly tested in the AMC MCQ. Each case comes with five answer options, followed by a concise explanation aligned with Australian guidelines.If you want to go beyond drills, check out the AMC A+ Course, where you’ll find structured Skills Builder modules, timed practice, and full mock exams to take your preparation to the next level.Boost your AMC exam performance with AMC A+ — featuring exclusive practice exercises designed for su...
2025-09-0607 minThe AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: AMC in Focus | Episode 3 – Paediatric respiratory presentationDescription:In this episode of The AMC Podcast, we unpack a common paediatric respiratory presentation — a five-year-old boy with cough, low-grade fever, and mild wheeze. Using AMC-style reasoning, we break down each management option, highlight the traps, and explain why supportive care is the evidence-based first step. Along the way, we connect the case to key Australian guidelines, exam strategy, and parental education points. Perfect for candidates preparing for the AMC exam who want to sharpen their clinical reasoning and exam confidence.Boost your AMC exam performance with AMC A+ — featuring exclusive practice exercis...
2025-09-0607 minThe AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: Triple S | Episode 2 – Early Pregnancy BleedingToday’s episode is a Triple S — Short, Sharp Scenario. In this focused format, we take one clinical case and explore it through five exam-style questions, each testing a different decision point: diagnosis, investigation, management, contraindications, and follow-up.This episode features a case of early pregnancy bleeding in a postpartum woman, where careful reasoning and knowledge of guideline-based management are key. It’s a high-yield way to strengthen your exam strategy across multiple angles — just like in the real AMC MCQ exam.For a step-by-step study path, check out the AMC A+ Course, with Skills Builder modu...
2025-09-0606 minThe AMC PodcastAMC MCQ: Quick Drill | Episode 1 – Five Core CasesWelcome to the very first episode of the AMC Quick Drill — your rapid-fire prep for the AMC exam. In this episode, we run through five high-yield clinical scenarios commonly tested in the AMC MCQ. Each case comes with five answer options, followed by a concise explanation aligned with Australian guidelines.If you want to go beyond drills, check out the AMC A+ Course, where you’ll find structured Skills Builder modules, timed practice, and full mock exams to take your preparation to the next level.Boost your AMC exam performance with AMC A+ — featur...
2025-09-0507 min
The Business of Benefits Podcast48. JP Morgan ERISA Lawsuit: A Case Study - with Jennifer BermanCould your company be blindsided by an ERISA lawsuit? Join us as we sit down with Jen Berman from MCQ Consulting, who gives us the scoop on a groundbreaking case involving JP Morgan. Unlike previous lawsuits that focused on HR and finance executives, this one takes aim at the board of directors, setting a precedent that could reverberate through companies big and small. Jen unpacks why this case carries more weight and how it impacts employers, particularly those with fewer than 10,000 employees. Her expert insights offer a roadmap for safeguarding your organization against such legal headaches.The episode...
2025-04-0325 min
MCQ Views and VoicesBusiness Edition - Interview with John A. Binns, Institut de Conversation Anglaise DrummondWelcome to the Business Edition of CASE Views & Voices! This special 8-part series highlights local entrepreneurs and their unique journeys.In our very first episode, John A. Binns shares his experiences, insights, and lessons learned in the world of business. Tune in for an inspiring conversation!
2025-03-2017 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGreen Thumbs and Cracked Pots: "The Little Plastic Bucket"In this episode of the local gardening series, contributors Julia Frid, Marilyn Mastine and Sharon St-Onge join host Julie Miller to chat about their favourite garden tools - the ones they just can't live without. Besides rakes and hoes, there are some interesting implements tucked away in their gardening sheds! Who knew that a subject like "Gardening Tools" could inspire such a great conversation? Musical interludes this week are from Canadian composer and banjo player, Jayme Stone, drawn from his album "Room of Wonders"...and our feature song is none other than, you guessed it, "The Garden Song." Happy list...
2023-03-2236 min
My Worst Investment Ever PodcastEdward McQuarrie – Never Ever Sell Naked CallsBIO: Edward McQuarrie is Professor Emeritus at Santa Clara University. He writes on market history and personal finance, and his research has been mentioned in columns in the Wall Street Journal, Marketwatch, and Barron’s.STORY: Edward opened an account to trade naked puts. When the financial crisis of 2008 hit, he thought it was a good time to sell his puts. He ended up losing almost all the money in his account.LEARNING: Keep your play money small. Never trade your treasury bond until maturity to avoid losses. “I find intermediate treasuries to be...
2023-03-2237 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGreen Thumbs and Cracked Pots: "Veggies: Mouth-Watering When Home Grown!"This is a mouth-watering episode, as regular contributors and green thumbs Sharon St-Onge, Marilyn Mastine, and Julia Frid are back to talk with host Julie Miller about their favourite vegetables to grow. Pumpkins, eggplant, peas, tomatoes, spinach and more, including favourite varieties, a hull-less pumpkin grown in Nicolet, and lots of anecdotes. They'll give their opinions on the best, most reliable and most intriguing seed companies from which to order seed in Canada. This episode's featured song is "Happiness Is," from Québec singer-songwriter Jason Lang's wonderful new album, Handled with Care, which truly is, simply, happiness.
2023-03-1526 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGreen Thumbs and Cracked Pots: Introducing a New Series!We're launching a new series which brings together passionate gardeners with green thumbs who have had their share of cracked pots over the years to share stories and discuss issues related to gardening, with a focus on experience in our own region, the Mauricie and the Centre du Québec. In this introductory episode, you'll meet the series' regular contributors: Julia Frid, Marilyn Mastine, and Sharon St-Onge - and you'll find out that the MCQ V&V regular host Julie Miller also loves to garden!
2023-02-2326 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGreen Thumbs and Cracked Pots: "Why Garden?"For this second installment of our series about gardening, host Julie Miller and contributors and green thumbs Julia Frid, Marilyn Mastine, and Sharon St-Onge share personal stories and thoughts about why they garden and what gardening means to them. You never know what is going to come up when gardeners sit down together for a chat!
2023-02-2323 min
MCQ Views and VoicesBridges and Rivers: Talking with Poet Zoë SkouldingEnglish/Welsh poet Zoë Skoulding will be appearing several times at the 38th edition of the Festival International de la poésie de Trois-Rivières. In this chat with host Julie Miller, Zoë talks about her fascination with translation, her interest in both soundscapes and landscapes, how a visit to Montreal galvanized her to begin speaking French, and how a hidden river is at the heart of her recent award-winning collection of poetry, Footnotes to Water. To hear some of Zoë's performances, you can look her up on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/zoeskoulding
2022-09-3031 min
MCQ Views and VoicesA Passion for Medicine: Getting to Know Anya Bussière-FilionThis fall (2022) Anya Bussière-Filion entered her 3rd year of medicine at the University of Sherbrooke. In a chat with host Julie Miller, Anya talks about the program and what brought her to study medicine in the first place. Originally from Drummondville, Anya has grown up with both English and French, attending elementary and high school and also Cegep in English, before making the switch to full time studies in French at U de S. She takes a look at how being "in-between" the two languages and cultures has given her a particular perspective on life and Québec societ...
2022-09-2732 min
MCQ Views and VoicesBonus: Poet Beatriz Hausner Reads "High Priestess"Beatriz Hausner, one of the poets invited to the Festival International de la Poésie de Trois-Rivières, reads her poem, "High Priestess," taken from her latest collection, Beloved Revolutionary Sweetheart, published by Book*hug Press in 2020.
2022-09-1507 min
MCQ Views and VoicesBeatriz Hausner: A Poet Seeking FreedomIn this second episode about Trois-Rivières' poetry festival, we meet Beatriz Hausner. Beatriz has been to the Festival before, and she talks about what makes it special. Her conversation with host Julie Miller ranges from talking about poetry to how she discovered it, about freedom and what inspires her, and about why she writes in English although her mother tongue is Spanish. Besides her work in poetry, Beatriz also organizes poetry events, edits a poetry journal, and translates Spanish language poets into English. In the past, she worked as a librarian, and has been the president of the Liter...
2022-09-1537 min
MCQ Views and VoicesBonus: Jérôme Melançon reads "Irregularities"Before his visit to the Festival International de la Poésie de Trois-Rivières this October (2022), Jérôme Melançon gives us a little taste of his work by reading his poem, “Irregularities,” from his English-language chapbook poetry collection, Tomorrow’s Going to Be Bright, published by above/ground press in 2022. To read the poem for yourself, visit the MCQ Views and Voices companion blog at www.mcqvoices.ca
2022-09-1410 min
MCQ Views and VoicesBonus: Poet Jérôme Melançon reads, "Solidarité"Jérôme Melançon reads “Solidarité,” a poem from his latest French language collection, En d’sous d’la langue, 2021 (Prise de Parole), then he discusses it with Julie Miller. To read the poem, visit the MCQ Views and Voices companion blog at www.mcqvoices.ca
2022-09-1407 min
MCQ Views and VoicesJérôme Melançon: A Way With WordsJérôme Melançon is a bilingual professor from the University of Regina who is also a poet, a translator, and a philosopher. He thinks a lot about language, identity, minorities, and what it's like to be bilingual, living and moving between two languages in Canada. Jerôme is one of the poets invited to the 28th edition of the Festival international de la poésie de Trois-Rivières, which is happening from Sept. 30 to Oct. 9,2022. In a conversation with host Julie Miller, he talks about poetry and how he got hooked on it, the first thing he ever tra...
2022-09-1440 min
MCQ Views and VoicesCarole Jones: From Both Sides NowJust before the pandemic, Carole Jones and her husband moved to Drummondville from Ontario. She was surprised by just how many details and issues came up in moving from one province to another. And once she was here, the pandemic hit, and she found herself trying to adjust to a new town without being able to go anywhere. True to style, Carole found a way forward and has been exploring resources and making connections in the region ever since. Carole is currently teaching ESL privately part-time, but she understands language learning from both sides since she has had to impro...
2022-09-0639 min
MCQ Views and VoicesJames Forest's Shades of PurpleSinger-songwriter James Forest was born on the Magdalen Islands but he has made St Mathieu du Parc his home, when he is not travelling and playing his music around the globe. James released a new album called All Shades of Purple that came out during the Covid lockdown. In a conversation with host Julie Miller, James talks about the album's title, what it's been like for a travelling musician to get through the pandemic, and how his philosophy of trust and open-mindedness has inspired not only how he makes music but how he lives his life. It's an inspiring con...
2022-08-2542 min
MCQ Views and VoicesMichael McCall: A passion for soccer and a love of lifeMichael McCall has recently moved to Trois-Rivières from Ottawa. He is no stranger to microphones, because he cohosts a podcast called FC13 all about Canadian soccer. Michael joins host Julie Miller not only to talk about why it's a great year to be a soccer fan, but also to chat about bilingualism, adapting to life in a new city, and what happened recently that has given him a fresh outlook on life.
2022-08-2337 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGetting to Know Trinity MastineTrinity Mastine grew up on a farm in a little village in the Centre du Québec, and is now a student at McGill in the Speech Language Pathology Program. In this chat with host Julie Miller, Trinity talks about the village and farm where she grew up, and shares her experience of leaving home to study in Montreal - an experience which has opened up both new horizons and new challenges. There is a currently a huge demand for Speech Language Pathologists, and Trinity talks to us about her chosen field.
2022-08-1731 min
MCQ Views and VoicesSeason Three: Trailer no. 2!The second trailer for the third season of our podcast, celebrating the diversity of views and the experience of people living and working in the Mauricie and the Centre du Québec.
2022-08-0802 min
MCQ Views and VoicesSeason 3 TrailerThe third season of MCQ Views and Voices is coming up this fall! Listen in to hear what's in the works!
2022-08-0502 min
The CMA ShowBest CMA MCQ & Essay HacksDoes thinking of the CMA exam test questions stress you out? This is the case for many candidates. It sure was for me. But while the CMA exam is difficult I'm here to tell you that you're not alone, and not without assistance. In this episode, I'll explore some actionable strategies that you can employ to gain the most points possible during this section of the exam. Click play to listen today's episode. ---------- RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 👉 Get your free copy of my CMA exam sec...
2022-08-0416 min
Brutal VulnerabilityFrom Incels To InsultsWelcome to season two, focused on the theme of belonging. On this episode, hosts Lauren McQ and Rebecca Rush explore the sad world of pickup artists and the women they abuse. NLP, The Game, The Attraction Method, approach anxiety, San Diego rape case, pickup companies as cults, rapey boot camps, and #TakeDownJulienBlanc. Ya goddamn war criminals! On Patreon, the ladies discuss their various experiences with PUA's. Surprising no one, one of Rebecca's exes became a PUA trainer while digital nomading through Europe. (& being shitty) This episode is sponsored by WorkitHealth Patreon ($5 a month for over two hours...
2022-05-141h 11
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, Bonus Episode: The Remarkable Life of Jo WhiteheadLesley Joy Whitehead, aka Jo Whitehead, was the eldest child of industrialist Charles Ross Whitehead of Trois-Rivières. Born in 1895, she led a most remarkable and unusual life, which has been all but forgotten in her home country of Canada until now. Over the course of her work researching the history of the Scottish Women's Hospitals' Serbian Units, Dr. Natasha Stoyce of the UK stumbled on clues which led her to bring the story of Jo Whitehead to the light. In this episode, Natasha tells host Julie Miller the amazing details that she's uncovered and continues to uncover about an a...
2022-04-1248 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 25: It's Been a Great Run!In this very last episode of season two, hosts Julie Miller and François Roy talk a bit about more recent history in Trois-Rivières, discussing important international events such as the Grand Prix de Trois-Rivières and the poetry festival. François mentions some famous people from the city, and the two hosts talk about the life of Brian Barton, to come full circle with the season's title, From Burton to Barton. The episode includes some great music from Canadian bands and singer songwriters too, such as Jael Bird Joseph, from 3R.
2022-04-0539 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 24: The Summer of '46This week, Julie Miller and François Roy take a look at the summer of 1946, the first peacetime summer after the long and dark war years . People were picking up their lives and trying to get back to normal, but as often happens after momentous societal upheavals, life was never going to be the same again. The summer of 46 was special for a lot of reasons, and people in Trois Rivières had reason to cheer right through the summer and into the fall. In fact, as you’ll hear, it was uncanny how many news articles from the Saint...
2022-02-2339 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 23: Mobilizing for WWIIFor Trois-Rivières and Trifluvians, World War II was very different from WWI. During the Second World War, the whole town was mobilized for the war effort, whereas in the previous war all the trouble had seemed far away for a lot of the population. Julie and François discuss the build up to the war, and many of the ways the city changed during the war. There were training grounds and POW camps; factories changed their productions; and the Cap de la Madeleine airport was converted for the war effort, drawing people from all over Canada. François also te...
2022-02-1538 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 22: It's All His Fault...Or Is It?Julie Miller and François Roy are back with another episode. This time they take a look at the controversial figure of Maurice Duplessis. As François says, everything bad that happened before 1960 in Québec always seems to be Duplessis' fault, but it was more complicated than that- history always is more complicated. When Duplessis, from an old Yamachiche family, was first elected in the 1930s, the Liberals had been around without any competition to speak of for a long, long time, protecting Big Business and ignoring the countryside. Duplessis built a new party and won election. Without trying to...
2022-02-1539 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 20: The Irish FirebrandCharles Ramsay Devlin (1858-1914): during his own lifetime, he was a man impossible to ignore, but today his accomplishments have fallen into the shadows. A champion to some, a big headache for others, Devlin was a firebrand, a politician, a fearless campaigner, a defender of Catholics across Canada, a friend to Quebecers, a bilingual and charismatic figure…and a man who did not limit his action and political involvement to Canada! Devlin's bilingualism was so perfect that he could argue passionately in both languages. As co-host and historian François Roy says, History is loaded with injustice, but François has...
2022-02-0842 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 21: Sainte Brigitte's DaughtersIn this episode, co-hosts Julie Miller and François Roy look at the Irish and bilingual history of Sainte Brigitte on the south shore, going back to the first settler in the 1830s, John O'Sullivan. This episode focuses on some of the women of the parish, but Julie starts by going back even further to tell the story of the saint in whose honour the parish was named. In the 1800s and first half of the 1900s, if women did not want to marry and have children, they had very few choices; one of the few options open to them...
2022-02-0845 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 19: A Foot in Both WorldsIn this episode, Julie Miller and François Roy look beyond black and white definitions to talk about three women who lived outside of the box, in a "grey zone," with a foot in at least two worlds, sometimes more. Whether it was because of their family origins or through their own choices, these three individuals had the courage to define themselves beyond the strict roles dictated to them by the society they were a part of. You'll meet Helene Elliott, of Hunterstown, a "frontier, wild-west-type" logging town in the Mauricie: Louise Vanasse of Rivière du Loup (now Louis...
2022-01-2444 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 18: WWI and 3RIn this episode, hosts Julie Miller and François Roy talk about World War I and its impact on Trois-Rivières. The Armoury was built in 1905, but it became a kind of private club for the local Liberal party. François will reveal what Sam Hughes, the minister of munitions for the federal Conservative government, had to say about that. You'll also hear about what happened to local MP Blondin when he tried to cross the river by ferry during the heated and controvertial conscription debates. A few industries popped up to support the war effort, and then gave way to o...
2022-01-2048 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 17: The Red and White EditionThis week hosts Julie Miller and François Roy are talking about industry - about a few specific industries in particular. Did you know that 3 generations of the Bradley family operated a business in Red Mill, a hamlet near what is now Cap de la Madeleine, and that they produced red ochre powder for Canada Paint, and other companies, for almost a hundred years? And you’ve seen the name Whitehead on street signs in Trois Rivières, but who was Charles Ross Whitehead? And the question to ask about him, is what business was he NOT involved in? As is th...
2022-01-1741 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 16: Canoeing to KhartoumThis week’s episode is a little bit longer than other weeks, but that is what happens when you hop into a canoe to explore rivers and waterways. You just never know where you are going to end up. And that’s also what happens when you start to explore history: one story leads to different story, one place leads to another place. Hosts Julie Miller and François Roy start with a war, and an empire, and a brigade of canoes, and then ask you to leave Trois Rivières to travel very afield. So without further ado, grab a pad...
2022-01-1350 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 15: The Crimea and la CapricieuseIn this edition hosts Julie Miller and François Roy discuss the Crimean War. Although it was fought far away in Europe, it was a significant war for Trois Rivières, and for the rest of Quebec, for a very particular reason. You’ll hear about an event in 1855 which turned the tides for French Canadians when a ship docked in Trois Rivières with an unusual and unprecedented cargo. During these years a new spirit of friendship, trust, and openness was the air, and the alliances formed during the Crimean War of 1853 to 1856 laid the foundation for a friend...
2022-01-1032 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 14: The Sporting LifeHow did organized sport start developing in Trois Rivières? That’s the subject of this episode. Hosts Julie Miller and François Roy cover a lot of bases –they'll talk about baseball, horse racing, canoeing, snowshoeing, skating, tennis, and so much more. There was even a cricket club once upon a time in TR! And as François likes to point out, you could even say politics was a sport, yes it was…and politics could divide people to such an extent that it could affect the way sports clubs in the 1800s and into the 1900s were set up. This...
2022-01-0639 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 12: So Many StoriesOne of the titles we also considered for this episode is "Religions and Royal Visits." In this week's somewhat eclectic episode, our topics range from a very awkward Franciscan preacher to the passage of the Queen of England a century and a half later. You’ll also hear about some of the religious diversity that existed in Trois-Rivières in the late 1700s and through the 1800s, including a story of yet another interfaith marriage, this time between a woman named Hannah Cook and a man called Isaac Phineas.
2021-12-1631 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 13: When Loyalist Paths DivergeIn lucky episode number 13, hosts Julie and François compare the very different life paths taken by two Loyalist families who first arrived in Trois Rivières as refugees after the American Revolution. You’ll hear about an attorney general and about martial law; about who sympathised with the Patriotes in 1838 and who did not; and you’ll also find out about the first ever agricultural manual published in French Canada…by a son of a Loyalist family, the Barnards. However, the hosts wander further afield from Loyalists, and also talk about toponomy, Irish immigrants to Nicolet, Irish pubs...
2021-12-1639 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 11: Getting Down to BusinessThis week, Julie and François get down to business. Literally. This episodes picks up in the 1870s and 80s in Trois Rivières. François has lots to say about the businessmen of the time, and what they did to get organized and develop the area economically. The hosts also talk about the development of trade unions, or the lack of them, in the early days in TR. And then, they tackle the subject of tensions between the language groups and take a look at that. Tension is not necessarily such a bad thing. It's never a comfortable thing, bu...
2021-12-1337 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 10: Tensions and Trying TimesIn this episode. Julie and François take a look at the Patriote rebellions of 1837-38, and at its effect on people in Trois Rivières, both during the events themselves and in the aftermath. You can’t really talk about this time without discussing the general climate of the province. This is a period marked by growing tensions, by abuse of power and an increasing concentration of wealth, and a population who felt the effects of colonial injustice more and more keenly. This feels like one of the more serious episodes we’ve done so far, but it’s important...
2021-12-0938 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 9: Manette and Marie-Catherine Make Up Their Own MindsThis episode is about two women who insisted on the right to self-determination, although they would have called it the right to "follow the guidance of their own heart." One was a silversmith's daughter whose tale would be shocking even today; the other was the daughter of a prominent seigneur who had the temerity to fall in love with a lowly (and English speaking) Irish surgeon. Julie tells François about the surprising life stories of Manette de Tonnancour and Marie-Catherine Delezenne.
2021-11-1842 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 8: Full Steam Ahead with Davison and BellThis episode is about the second wave of immigration of English speakers to Trois-Rivières, from about 1775 to the 1840's. It was an age of industrialization and colonization. We'll talk about the appearance of steam machines on George Davison's Lanton Farm. We'll also hear about Matthew Bell's business savvy, as the longest-serving director of the Forges-Saint-Maurice. And what was the connection to Berwickshire in England? Listen in to find out.
2021-11-1135 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 7: "Let's Invade Canada!" - The BostoniansThis episode takes a look at the winter of 1775-76, when 3R was evacuated because of an advancing army. Did the Americans wreak havoc on Trifluvian life, or were they more of a ragtag army? Why did the French Canadians call it, "La guerre des autres?" Who was General Riedesel, and what tradition did his charming wife Charlotte introduce to Québec? This week, François tells Julie all about the Bostonians.
2021-11-0928 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 6: The British SeigneursAfter the British conquest of 1760, the English began to settle in Québec. Many former naval and army officers bought land. Many of the seigneuries in the Trois-Rivières/Bécancour/Nicolet area now had British owners, with names like Hart, Munro, Chandler, Cuthbert, and Gugy. In this episode, Julie and François also talk about different waves of refugees who fled to the area for safety.
2021-11-0428 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 5: the Hart FamilyThe Harts were a very important family in the history of Trois-Rivières, from Aaron Hart and his wife Dorothea Judah, to their sons Moses and Ezekiel, one of whom was famous, the other, infamous. There were several Jewish families in Trois-Rivières after 1760, and of these the Harts were the most prominent. Aaron Hart is considered a founding member of the Jewish community in Canada. In this episode, host Julie Miller and this season's special guest, François Roy introduced you to the Hart family
2021-11-0135 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 4: Two Scottish VeteransThere were two Scots living in Three Rivers, as it was known to the British, both of whom had been present at the Battle of Culloden of 1746, but on opposite sides. This episode talks about some of the Scots who came to live here in the early days.
2021-10-2925 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 3: A Governor, his Secretary, and Miss Elizabeth WilkinsonThis episode covers more stories from the early days of an English - and protestant! - presence in Trois-Rivières. Julie Miller and François Roy talk about Frederick Haldimand: who was he and why did he need a bilingual secretary? Who was Conrad Gugy, and who was the enigmatic woman he lived with: was she a woman of ill-repute, or a wealthy woman of independent mind?
2021-10-2632 min
MCQ Views and VoicesSeason 2 TrailerListen to this short clip from the first episode of our second season to hear what's coming up on MCQ Views and Voices.
2021-10-1803 min
MCQ Views and VoicesSeason Two Premier: From Burton to Barton - part 1Our second season is devoted to a special series on the history of English speakers in Trois-Rivières: "From Burton to Barton." In this introductory episode, host Julie Miller and this season's special guest, historian François Roy, give an overview of what's to come. Who were the first English speakers? Where did they come from, and what did they do? How did the community grow? What caused a bigger divide: language, religion, or politics? And who were the lovers, the leaders, the dreamers, and the builders? We'll be looking at these questions and more in the coming weeks, but in...
2021-10-1833 min
MCQ Views and VoicesFrom Burton to Barton, part 2: The Redcoats are Coming!This episode explores the early days of a consistent English presence in 3R. Host Julie Miller and this season's special guest, historian François Roy, discuss the Royal American and Fraser's 78th regiments, and François introduces us to the Ralph Burton referred to in the series' title, From Burton to Barton.
2021-07-2738 min
MCQ Views and VoicesDrummondville History 04: Powering Up Silk CityBarry Husk is back for another chat with Julie Miller in this fourth episode in our series about the history of Drummondville. Things really began to change at the end of the 1800s when Southern Canada Power chose to build a power plant in Drummondville. It was an intense period: the town grew from a place that made axes and wooden spools and not much more, to a place with many textile factories that employed thousands of people. Did you know that Drummondville was once known as Silk City? It was! Do you know how Celanese first started out? Did y...
2021-07-1839 min
MCQ Views and VoicesStepping Up For the Environment: Getting to Know John HuskJohn Husk has a special story about how he first decided to get involved in municipal politics 12 years ago at only 27 years of age. He hasn't looked back since. This fall, John will be retiring as a city councilor in Drummondville as a new chapter opens in his life, but he will continue to be a champion for the environment. He talks about growing up in Drummondville, what happened when his daughter was born, how he went from being a mechanic to currently working on a Master's degree in urban planning and sustainable land use, and why municipal politics is...
2021-07-1134 min
MCQ Views and VoicesIs It Time For a Shift in Thinking?In this episode in our mental health series, hosts Emily Vidal and Julie Miller meet Pauline Meunier of the Mental Health Commission of Canada. Pauline was a paramedic for many years before becoming a master trainer for the Mental Health Commission's workshops and sessions. She's become a passionate spokesperson for the commission and has been involved in its development. Where does the stigma around mental health come from? How does the Commission's Working Mind training help to promote a shift in thinking? Do we take the language we use to talk about mental health for granted, and is it time t...
2021-07-0236 min
MCQ Views and VoicesTake a Weight Off Your Shoulders: Ami-QuébecAt the beginning of the pandemic, Montreal-based mental health support and advocacy group, Ami-Quebec, put their services online. This meant that English speakers from outside the metropolitan area can now have access to their programs - and this includes people in the Mauricie and Centre du Québec. In this episode, hosts Emily Vidal and Julie Miller speak with Marc Griffin and Tony Alfonso of Ami-Québec to find out the story behind Ami-Québec and some of the innovative ways they have been helping out. What sort of programs do they offer? What are their Facebook live "Hot Topics"...
2021-06-2534 min
MCQ Views and VoicesNobody's Been Through This Before: What impact has the pandemic had on youth?In this fourth episode in our series about mental health and stigma, Julie Miller and Emily Vidal speak with Victoria Kuczynski. Victoria is a counsellor who works with the Montreal organization, Friends for Mental Health. We talk about the impact of the pandemic on youth based on Victoria's experience over the past year. Do we have unrealistic expectations of adolescents? How heavy are the burdens that they've had to shoulder recently? And what is the most important thing to do if you're worried about your mental health, or the mental health of a young person close to you? As Victoria...
2021-06-1742 min
MCQ Views and VoicesWe've Come So Far: Resilience, Part 2What's your coping style? We all have one style that predominates, but generally we have a range of coping styles, depending on our age and stage in life and the situation. In this 3rd episode in a series about mental health and breaking the stigma that surrounds it, co-hosts Emily Vidal and Julie Miller welcome back Mirella Castrechini to talk about coping styles and coping strategies, which are aspects of building resilience. Mirella is a certified life coach and healthcare management consultant who has developed trainings on resilience for Senior's Action Quebec. The conversation on coping styles applies to all...
2021-06-0739 min
MCQ Views and VoicesBringing About Concrete Change, One Letter at a Time: Vickie SchniedersIn this episode, Julie Miller speaks with Vickie Schnieders about her many years of involvement with the Amnesty International group in Trois-Rivières. She shares some of the stories that inspired her to get involved and to keep motivated over the years in what she calls "her favourite cause." Vickie also tells us how she came to live in Quebec, and why she agrees that Trois-Rivières is a great place to live.
2021-06-0340 min
MCQ Views and VoicesWe've Come So Far: Resilience, Part 1This is the second episode in our series on breaking the stigma that surrounds mental health. This week, co-hosts Emily Vidal and Julie Miller are joined by special guest, Mirella Castrechini. Mirella is a trained Life Coach and a healthcare management consultant. Recently she gave some trainings on the different components of building resilience. We tackle the topic of control: how does a sense of perceived control influence resilience? What is healthy control? How can you come to feel in control but not be controlling? It's a delicate balance, and Mirella believes that we all have everything we need to begin...
2021-05-3138 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGetting to Know Karine GauthierIn this episode, Karine Gauthier, a lecturer at UQTR, talks with host Julie Miller about her approach to teaching, and about where she grew up, how she became bilingual, the importance of laughter, her involvement in MEES, and her contribution to the list of suggestions for newcomers of the best places to discover in and around the Trois-Rivières area.
2021-05-1728 min
MCQ Views and VoicesWe've Come So Far: Reducing the stigma around mental health This episode is the first in a series on mental health by hosts Julie Miller and Emily Vidal from Case-MCQ. The goal of the series is to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health by helping to bring more awareness to it. This particular episode delves deep into the shifts that have taken place in our perception of mental health and the varying attitudes that different generations have of it. We also take a quick look at the history of the treatment of mental health issues and the ways that we can learn and grow from the suffering of the p...
2021-05-0644 min
MCQ Views and VoicesThe Amazing World of the St-Lawrence SharksJeffrey Gallant teaches English by day at the cegep in Drummondville, but he is also a scientist, diver, and conservationist. He is the founder of the Saint-Lawrence Shark Observatory, and has been on many dives where he's met the elusive Greenland Shark. In this interview, he talks about how he came to have a soft spot for sharks, why they shouldn't get a bad rap, and about some of the sharks that live in the St-Lawrence River.
2021-04-2743 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGetting to Know Cliff DorescaCliff Doresca is a local artist who is self-taught and who came to art via a unique path. In a conversation with host Julie Miller, he talks about the moon and the stars, life in Nicolet, inspiration, and what it's like when he gets feedback about his work. You can see samples of his paintings at his website: www.cliffd.ca Music from this episode is by Checkie Brown, Till Paradiso, and Marcus Staab.
2021-04-2633 min
MCQ Views and VoicesWhen Trois-Rivières still feels like home...even after you move away: Lynn ViningCo-hosts Julie Miller and Marc Aeschimann talk with Lynn Vining, who was born and raised in Trois-Rivières, Even though she now lives in Montréal, Lynn says that Trois-Rivières still feels like home. She talks about bilingualism, how TR has changed over the years, and about one of her passions that became a business: outdoor fitness.
2021-04-2226 min
MCQ Views and VoicesLet's Talk Farming: Rosemarie AllenRosemarie Allen owns the farm "Le Paysan Gourmand" with her husband, Jacob Morin, in St-Félix de Kingsey. Rosemarie joins host Julie Miller to talk about her holistic approach to farming, how their farm got its name, and what it feels like to work towards being self-sufficient. Rosemarie and Jacob are also parents of three young children, and Rosemarie talks a bit about the challenges and benefits of running a family farm today.
2021-04-0235 min
MCQ Views and VoicesCamp Beeline: a Most Creative Camp!Lizzy Lawson and Alexandre Dumont are two university students from Shawinigan who have worked for many summers as camp counsellors. Now they are setting up their own summer day camp. They are creative, dynamic, innovative, and full of ideas! In conversation with host Julie Miller, Lizzy and Alexandre talk about creative games, meditation for kids, the benefits of bilingualism, and what is so special about living in Shawinigan.
2021-03-2431 min
MCQ Views and VoicesDrummondville History 01: Who was Frederick George Heriot?This is the first episode in a series about the surprising history of Drummondville. Host Julie Miller is joined by Barry Husk, a local entrepreneur, member of the St. George Foundation, and history buff. Hear all about the context of the settlement, which was founded in 1815 by a young man who had joined the military at 16 years old as an ensign and had risen in rank, becoming a commanding officer in the War of 1812. We talk about Heriot's background and the political context of the time, about the choice of location, and who came to settle and work the land...
2021-03-2330 min
MCQ Views and VoicesDrummondville History 02: No One Ever Said It Would Be Easy...In this second episode of our series on the history of Drummondville, Julie Miller and Barry Husk talk about the first ten years of the settlement, from 1816-1826. This decade was marked by an unusual amount of dramatic and challenging events. Walking down the calm and ordered streets of Drummondville now, you would never guess the struggles of the first settlers to lay down roots and give the town its start.
2021-03-2340 min
MCQ Views and VoicesDrummondville History 03: From Tornadoes to TanneriesIn this third episode about Drummondville History, Julie Miller and Barry Husk take us from the 1830's through to the end of the 19th century. What happened after the shaky start to the colony? Did life calm down? Were local settlers involved in the Patriot rebellions of the 1830s? What were the first industries set up in the area, and what was their impact? And how is it even possible, after all the settlers went through in the first ten years, that a tornado blew through town?
2021-03-2333 min
MCQ Views and VoicesGetting to know Dolores RoseIn this, our very first episode, hosts Julie Miller and Marc Aeschimann of CASE-MCQ speak with Dolores Rose. Dolores lives in Trois-Rivières, Québec, and is the founder of the Facebook group, “English Speaking People in Trois Rivières and Surroundings.” At last count, the group has over 750 members and is a great way for English-speakers to connect about everything from apartment hunting to babysitting to finding a good hairdresser. It is also a great way for people who have just moved to the area to say hello and meet people in the community. Dolores talks about the history of...
2021-03-2325 min
Lost Art2nd GenerationWe work our way through twelve Second Generation artists (In some case, THIRD Generation!) Who falls short of the mark and who shot way past? Find out!Spotify Link: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6I3itMffGUp4y2kTEpEoE3?si=IYWK2QEORUKSND_PZ2-McQIf you enjoy Lost Art please consider joining our Patreon. For Five bucks a month you get access to exclusive podcasts and videos!http://www.patreon.com/lostartpodcast
2019-10-211h 17
Everyday Eternal PodcastBrave New LegacyTurns out Bob’s still got it! Last weekend he took down the SCG Classic in Richmond with Slow Depths. The deck is certainly making its case for being arguably the best thing to do in Legacy right now – but Bob remains sceptical. In the wake of a still every-changing metagame, we discuss the winners and loser of the last weeks with results from the MTGO Legacy MCQ, the last two Legacy Challenges and Richmond. Find out why Soul Herder has been haunting Bob’s dreams and which deck Eric actually grinded before becoming everyone’s go-to Reanimator go…and learn abou...
2019-08-231h 16Everyday Eternal Archives - Everyday Eternal - Magic the Gathering - Legacy PodcastBrave New LegacyTurns out Bob’s still got it! Last weekend he took down the SCG Classic in Richmond with Slow Depths. The deck is certainly making its case for being arguably the best thing to do in Legacy right now – but Bob remains sceptical. In the wake of a still every-changing metagame, we discuss the winners and loser of the last weeks with results from the MTGO Legacy MCQ, the last two Legacy Challenges and Richmond. Find out why Soul Herder has been haunting Bob’s dreams and which deck Eric actually grinded before becoming everyone’s go-to Reanimator go…and learn...
2019-08-231h 16Podcast Episodes Archives - Everyday Eternal - Magic the Gathering - Legacy PodcastBrave New LegacyTurns out Bob’s still got it! Last weekend he took down the SCG Classic in Richmond with Slow Depths. The deck is certainly making its case for being arguably the best thing to do in Legacy right now – but Bob remains sceptical. In the wake of a still every-changing metagame, we discuss the winners and loser of the last weeks with results from the MTGO Legacy MCQ, the last two Legacy Challenges and Richmond. Find out why Soul Herder has been haunting Bob’s dreams and which deck Eric actually grinded before becoming everyone’s go-to Reanimator go…and learn abou...
2019-08-231h 16
Another71.comCPA Reviewed #79 – CPA Exam Study Motivation with August Score ReleaseCPA Exam Study Motivation with August 2017 CPA Exam Score Release - CPA Reviewed #79
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Holi - I am a recent college graduate going to work for a Big Four Accounting Firm in the fall. Because I have some time before then, I budgeted four months to take all four sections of the CPA. I started with the beast, and I studied for FAR. I really put in the time and took the exam last week. But...
2017-05-0930 min
Another71.comCPA Reviewed #79 – CPA Exam Study Motivation with August Score ReleaseCPA Exam Study Motivation with August 2017 CPA Exam Score Release – CPA Reviewed #79
Holi – I am a recent college graduate going to work for a Big Four Accounting Firm in the fall. Because I have some time before then, I budgeted four months to take all four sections of the CPA. I started with the beast, and I studied for FAR. I really put in the time and took the exam last week. But I cannot shake the feeling that I failed and it’s weighing heavily on me.
Because of the n...
2017-05-0930 min