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Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2024.10.01 Civically Speaking Saskatchewan Provincial Election officially beginsSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,Apologies for the late release this week. We have mayoral candidate interviews running in back to back shows on CFCR's air time this week and last; so, this show is officially being uploaded and counted as a direct to podcast version of Civically Speaking.Popular guest co-host, Dale Richardson, of Earnscliffe Strategies and The SKoop Political Briefing, joins Christina and I, as we unpack some of the behind the scenes processes that go on within both parties as they officially get underway in a 'close' election...2024-10-0456 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivics Panel with Dale Richardson, James Yachyshen and Patricia RoeSend us a textDear Listeners,It is our annual FM-Phasis fundraising campaign - Radio on Repeat. Please donate right here.... Donate | CFCR 90.5FM | Saskatoon Community RadioA real treat of a show....Dale Richardson with The SKoop Political Briefing, James Yachyshen and Patricia Roe - join as this week's civic panel.We give an update on municipal candidates in Saskatoon that we know are declaring a run so far, and then dive into some thoughts on the mayoral leadership race in Saskatoon and Regina, and some thoughts about the Saskatchewan...2024-09-1856 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2022.09.13 Civically Speaking FM-Phasis Kick-Off and News Round-upSend us a textThanks for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners,So much appreciation for your support. And, speaking of support. It's our annual Community Radio FM-Phasis Fundraising campaign. Please support CFCR.ca by donating. And be sure to mention this show, for extra brownie points!We are aiming to raise as much funds as we can to keep this show and the whole menu of shows on CFCR doing what it does to the best of its ability - showcasing our community through music, news and entertainment. In this week's s...2022-09-1428 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2022.04.11 Civically Speaking Russian Invasion of Ukraine Part 4 with Christina CherneskeySend us a textThanks for tuning in dear listeners,And, a big thank you to Christina Cherneskey for joining me in this series on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. We continue with our check-in's on Ukraine. Christina shares a clip from her podcast with her friend and colleague, Meron Sembaliuk. Meron has been in Ukraine for the past few weeks - after landing there to do business and then finding himself in the middle of a war.We also check in on what various Nation-States are saying (and doing) with...2022-04-1327 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2021-09-21 Civicaĺly Speaking Federal Election Results Panel PanelSend us a textDear Listeners,First up. I need your help. It's CFCR's annual FM-PHASIS Fundraising campaign. Making donation makes shows like Civically Speaking possible. Go to cfcr.ca and make a donation. And as a benefit, you get to tune into awesome shows like this. Today, Pat Lorje and Patricia Roe join me to debrief last night's Federal Election Results. Tune in. Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2021-09-2228 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Behind the Kirton at Saskatoon City Hall with Councillor David Kirton - a Fall interview with lenoreSend us a textDear Civically Speaking Listeners,Thanks for tuning in and supporting Saskatoon's community radio station CFCR 90.5 FM.  Stations like CFCR.ca are so important in keeping us connected to each other and the communities we live in. Please take the time to show your support by visiting cfcr.ca or FM dial 90.5 FM frequently and checking out the various shows. And support by making a donation as able. Hint: our Fall FM-Phasis fundraiser is coming up!In this episode we kick into Fall with an interview with Ward 3 Councillor Kirton...2021-09-0829 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton Episode 1 - The 2020 Snow EventSend us a textDear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. In this first edition of Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall, Councillor Kirton interviews Terry Schmidt - General Manger of Transportation and Construction, and Pamela Goulden-McLeod - Director of Emergency Planning at the City of Saskatoon. Specifically in this edition, Councillor Kirton interviews Terry and Pamela about the great 'Snow Event' that began at the end of the first week in November 2020. And, keep in mind, this was a snow event with a munipal election set fo...2021-03-0327 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast Season 4 - Episode 1 with Al Wallace, Brenda Wallace, Brittany BeckieSend us a textHappy New Year,In this episode we begin the year with a focus on community planning with panel guests Brenda Wallace, Brittany Beckie and Alan Wallace.Please have a listen.  Share with others. We discuss technology, space, engagement, density, sustainability and more.Thanks for tuning into community radio. Make CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM a regular stop on your daily audio journal.Civically speaking,Lenore Swystun, HostCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2021-01-1329 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Year End Reflections with Wendy Cooper and Eric WestbergSend us a textDear Listeners,Well, 2020 has been quite the year! In this show we  reflect on 2020 and what the impact of Covid-19 has had on us  - worldwide, nationally, provincially and in our communities.Wendy Cooper and Eric Westberg, regular contributors to this show, join me in sharing various perspectives and learnings about this and various other related items.Have a listen. And, in these final days of 2020, may the learnings  from this past year send us on a better path in appreciation, collaboration, and improved wellbeing the worl...2020-12-3027 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM with Shawn Nelson - a Discussion around Tourism, Leisure and Hotel Sector in the midst of COVID019 SaskatoonSend us a textDear Listeners, Please have a listen to an informative interview with  Shawna Nelson about the state of our tourism industy in the midst of Covid-19. Shawna Nelson is the Director of Sales at the Sheraton Cavalier and The James Hotel in Saskatoon. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition at the University of Saskatchewan, and has over 30 years of sales and marketing experience in the hotel and hospitality industry. Shawna is also a board member with Tourism Saskatchewan, the Saskatoon Jazz Festival and involved in numerous other volunteer e...2020-12-0929 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM 11-17-2020 The Carnival Part 11 Post Election Results Results Results Show with Winter Fedyk, Janice Braden and Wendy CooperSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,In this episode, newest panel member, Winter Fedyk from Regina joins members Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper.  After three election runs - Saskatchewan Provincial Election, Municipal Elections across Saskatchewan, and the American Elections taking place in between, we reflect on the topic of gender, equity and inclusion. Tune in. Stay engaged. Democracy takes many forms beyond elections.Civically speaking,Lenore Swystun, HostCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-11-1831 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast (aired first on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Saskatoon) Early Results American Election with Jeff Jackson and Eric WestbergSend us a textFor posterity, Eric Westberg and Jeff Jackson join me as we tune into the early results of the 2020 American Election. Early numbers suggest things are neck and neck. This podcast was done to mark a point in time historically as we are living most interestingly during an interesting time. During a pandemic named COVID-19,  Donald Trump is vying to be President for a second term challenged by Joe Biden, former Democratic Vice President under Barack Obama. At the time of writing this up at 4:21 AM while we do not yet know the ou...2020-11-0420 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast (CFCR 90.5 FM Saskatoon) The interplay between Municipal Leadership, Governance and Engagement with Jeff Jackson, Monica Kreuger, Kelley Moore and Eric WestbergSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking. In this Part 9 of Behind the Carnival Election Campaign Series of Civically Speaking, Registered Professional Planner, Eric Westberg,  former mayoral candidate and Registered Professional Planner, Kelley Moore together with Entrepreneur, Monica Kreuger, and local civics colleague and oft times guest co-host, Jeff Jackson, join to discuss leadership considerations, decision-making, and public engagement within the municipal realm.  Each panel member draws from various examples and experiences. With the upcoming municipal elections set for November 9, 2020 in Saskatchewan as the backdrop, panelists are as...2020-11-0438 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey2020-10-27 Civically Speaking original aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM The Carnival - The Day after the Saskatchewan Provincial ElectionSend us a textHello Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,Thanks for tuning in.  We are living in the most interesting of times.  Pandammit as my cuz shared with me today fits as the feeling that goes with these times.The provincial election happened yesterday in Saskatchewan - but the results are incomplete even with a resounding majority win by the Sask Party. Now we watch for which of the Sask Party or NDP candidates can claim victory in some key urban ridings after a significant number of mail-in ballets find their way to be...2020-10-2858 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Behind the Carnival Part 8 - featuring Tom Wolf along with Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper, James Yachyshen, and Co-host Jeff Jackson on CFCR 90.5 FM SaskatoonSend us a textThank you Listeners for tuning in to Civically Speaking, Thanks Tom Wolf, former 2012  mayoral candidate, for joining the show in the first half to chat about the current mayoral campaigns and share some very interesting observations, perspectives and ideas.   And thanks Tom and regular panel members Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper and James Yachyshen for weighing in on the latest regarding the provincial election and American election in the second half. Thanks too, to Jeff Jackson for helping with co-hosting. Next week we do a post-partum on the provincial election and...2020-10-2159 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Oct 6 2020 with Patricia Roe, Janice Braden and Jeff JacksonSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,In this episode of Civically Speaking, new guest panel member, former City Councillor, Patricia Roe, along with panel member Janice Braden, well known local urbanist and pundit share perspectives and observations on both the Provincial and civic election campaigns. Thanks Janice and Patricia for your thoughtful insights. And thanks Jeff Jackson for co-hosting this extended show and offering comments and feedback.Apologies as we had some sound glitched tonight as we are in a studio with an aging sound board, and an interface that does not...2020-10-0755 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking direct to podcast Beyond the Carnival - A look back this week at Saskatoon's Civic Election Campaigns. With James Yachyshen, Wendy Cooper and Jeff JacksonSend us a textDear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in to this week's podcast version of Civically Speaking. Together with panel guests James Yachyshen, Wendy Cooper and Jeff Jackson, we discuss the latest happenings regarding Saskatoon's upcoming civic election set for November 9, 2020.  We touch on voting terms, mail in ballots, signage and much more. Of note, tomorrow on the show, former Councillor Patricia Roe joins along with Janice Braden - where we weigh in on provincial, civic and related items. Thanks for tuning in. Please support cfcr.ca FM-Phasis if you...2020-10-0657 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast - Saskatoon Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 Civic Election Update with David Kirton and Phil TankSend us a textDear Listeners,Phil Tank, Reporter with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and David Kirton, Reporter with Saskatoon's NewsTalk Radio 650, take time out of their busy schedule to discuss the latest goings on in the run up to the Civic Election taking place on November 9, 2020.  We touch base on the latest re some of the mayoral candidates, ward council races, and more. Thanks David and Phil. And dear listeners, we are in the midst of our annual FMphasis fundraiser. Please visit cfcr.ca and make a donation and help keep sh...2020-09-3020 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 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 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 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Rebroadcast Sept 8th Session with Jeff Jackson Updates on Muni and Prov Election in Saskatoon and Saskatchewan respectivelySend us a textHello Dear Listeners,In this session of Civically Speaking Jeff Jackson and I give an update on the most recent rumblings regarding the upcoming Municipal Election in Saskatoon including new candidates, issues, considerations.  We also touch base briefly on the provincial election and some recent issues. Have a listen. Share, and be sure to support CFCR.ca, Saskatoon's community radio station that make shows like this possible on 90.5 FM. Civically yours,Lenore, Host, Civically Speaking Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-09-0930 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast version (originally aired August 25 2020) CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Saskatoon with David Kirton and Phil TankSend us a textThanks for tuning in Listeners,David Kirton, Host of Saskatchewan Afternoon on NewsTalkSports 650 CKOM, together with Phil Tank, Reporter with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, join me for another rousing round of discussions about Saskatoon's upcoming civic election. We also touch base briefly on where things are at with the upcoming provincial election and share some quick thoughts on the recent Erin O'Toole (MP-CP) victory to become the Leader of the Official Opposition Party.  Have a listen. Share this podcast with others. And, please be sure to support Saskatoon's community station C...2020-08-2630 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM August 11 Bonus Podcast Upcoming Provincial Election Panel with Janice B, Pat Lorje and Wendy CooperSend us a textThank you for tuning in Civically Speaking Listeners,In this bonus podcast edition, Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Wendy Cooper share in further thoughts and ideas about the upcoming provincial election and beyond. Together we talk about possibilities about a third party - what might that mean - including considerations about what might post partisan politics look like. What issues are missing, and more. Tune in.And please be sure to support community radio and shows like this.Civically yours, Lenore Swystun, Host, Civically Speaking2020-08-1230 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM August 11 2020 Upcoming Saskatchewan Provincial Election Panel with Janice Braden, Wendy Cooper and Pat LorjeSend us a textThank you Listeners for tuning into Civically Speaking originally broadcast on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM.In this episode of Civically Speaking, panel members Pat Lorje, Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper join me to discuss aspects of the upcoming Saskatchewan provincial election - especially as it comes in the midst of a Pandemic and leading off an election period that includes an American election we'll be glued to and a Civic Elections going on across the province a couple weeks later.Key issues, handling of school...2020-08-1228 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM August 4 2020 Taking on a new planning job during COVID-19 times with Brittney Beckie, RPPSend us a textHello Dear Listeners, Earlier this summer I say down virtually with planning colleague and former student, Brittney Beckie to talk about the unusual experience of taking on a new planning job in the midst of a pandemic.  Lots of interesting sharings and perspectives about regional and community planning, switching jobs while also reconciling one's roles during COVID-19, how does rural and urban development carry on during a pandemic, and more.  Have a listen and be sure to support community radio.And thank you Brittney for coming on the show. Much appreciated. ...2020-08-0529 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 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 CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM July 21, 2020 David Kirton of CKOM and Phil Tank of the Star PhoenixSend us a textHello Civically Speaking Listeners,In this episode of Civically Speaking David Kirton, Afternoon Host on CKOM Newstalk Radio and Reporter, Phil Tank, with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix join in on a discussion about the upcoming civic election and provincial election in light of us being in the midst of a pandemic.  We discuss considerations around the mayoral and council races including a discussion around candidates announced and thought to be, issues, and messaging. Thanks Phil and David for coming on the show. Listeners, thank you so much for tuning in. Please sha...2020-07-2230 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM July 13, 2020 Part 2 - with Dr. Garcea, Al and Brenda Wallace, and Colleen Yates - Thoughts going into Saskatoon Civic Election in the midst of a pandemicSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,In this episode of Civically Speaking, we pick up right where we left off in our last episode with Professor Joe Garcea, and planning colleagues Colleen Yates and Brenda and Alan Wallace, talking about planning, engagement, politics and COVID-19.  In this second round we consider how might the Fall Elections be affected by COVID-19, with a particular focus on the Saskatoon Civic Election. Please have a listen. Share with others. Thanks for joining the show, Joe, Colleen, Brenda and Alan.  And, for those of you tuning in...2020-07-1537 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM June 30 2020 Planning and Politics with Dr. Joe Garcea, Alan Wallace, Colleen Yates and Brenda WallaceSend us a textHello Dear Listeners,In this podcast episode of Civically Speaking which aired on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM on June 30 2020 show at 630 pm, we talked Planning and Politics within the context of COVID-19. Thank you to guests Dr. Joe Garcea, Political Science Professor at the University of Saskatchewan together with planning colleagues, Alan Wallace, Colleen Yates and Brenda Wallace who joined the show and shared some insights and considerations for these times.  Think commercial space - what now? Public spaces? Reflecting back on times of consensus making inter-ordinal go...2020-07-0129 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast Bonus following Part 1 aired on Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM Planning and Health with Jordan GesiarSend us a textDear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. In this bonus direct to podcast show, Jordan Gesiar and I continue our discussion around planning and health. We start with a question Jordan posed at the end of our pre-recorded to air show talking about linkages found between planning, design and the top 10 causes of death in North America. We then go deeper turning to a much more philosophical and spiritual conversation about health and planning.  Have a listen. Thanks Jordan for being a guest x2.And, support community r...2020-06-1828 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM Planning and Health with Jordan GasiorSend us a textHello Everyone, In this episode, Jordan Gasior, a Regional and Urban Planning Colleague and current nursing student, shares some interesting perspectives with respect to the interconnectivity between health and planning.  And, we contemplate this within the context of a pandemic.Tune in. This show gives one lots to ponder. And hint, there is a bonus direct to podcast edition. Thanks Jordan. And thank you listeners. Much appreciate you tuning in to shows like this and others made possible by community radio platforms. Make Saskatoon's CFCR.ca 90.5 FM one...2020-06-1730 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM) An interview with Uyen Huynh on developing masks for community members and front line workers for COVID-19Send us a textIn this direct to podcast version of Civically Speaking I chat with Uyen Huynh, an Athena Leadership recipient recognized for her efforts in helping marginalized people back in her home country of Vietnam. Now, continuing with efforts, right from the onset of COVID-19 in Saskatoon, to sew and get masks out to front line workers and Saskatoon's most vulnerable - before masks became a thang. Together with her mom, and former student, Vaishali, through hair design that Uyen taught for years, and a teenager who is helping them part-time, known as S...2020-06-0329 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast - aired first on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Unv. of Sask Professors Jill Blakley, Avi Akkerman, Ehab Diab and Glen Grismer discuss planning and design in light of COVID-19Send us a textIn this podcast version of Civically Speaking, University of Saskatchewan Professors and colleagues Dr. Jill Blakley, Dr. Avi Akkerman, Dr. Ehab Diab and Professional Associate Glen Grismer share some thoughtful insights and considerations regarding community planning, urban design and more in light of COVID-19.  Think opportunities, think ability to shift the narrative, look what Milan is doing. And, tune in to community radio. And share this podcast with others - and be sure to make 90.5 FM, Saskatoon's community radio station, part of your daily listening routine.Stay safe. Be we...2020-05-2730 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Throw Back Tuesday - An Interview with Jordon Cooper talking about urban issuesSend us a textHello Everyone,I hope everyone had a good long weekend. Today, sharing an episode from June 7th, 2016, where I interviewed the late Jordon Cooper - an Urbanist and Journalist for the Star Phoenix. Missing Jordon. He would have a lot to say during these Covid-19 times. Be well everyone. Stay safe.And, please remember to support community radio starting with Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM.  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-05-2027 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Questions to Think About Post Covid-10 Planning, Design, Business and otherwiseSend us a textIn this episode of Civically Speaking I spend some time reflecting on questions we are thinking about regarding public spaces, design, business post Covid-19. How might we need to think about our roadways, sidewalks, public transit, large public spaces, shared economies like Uber and Air B and B, and beyond....You can listen to me straining through the show - living in the groan zone of grappling with the unknown mid and long-term effects, impacts and opportunities presented by pandemic Covid-19. And, just how epic this time is for us...2020-05-1328 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM) COVID-19 Week 7. Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper - ReOpen Saskatchewan and More Covid 19 Wk 7Send us a textIn this episode of Civically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM) COVID-19 Week 7, our Saskatoon View Panel of Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Wendy Cooper, join the show. We chat about recent international activities, then jump to Canada, and closer to home, the recent move by the city to ReOpen Saskatchewan. Have a listen.Thanks Wendy, Janice and Pat for joining the show. Listeners, Be well. Wash your hands!And, tune into community radio.Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Sa...2020-04-2930 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM) COVID-19 Week 6. An interview with Dr. Hassan MasriSend us a textIn this episode of Civically Speaking, pre-recorded on Monday evening to air during Civically Speaking's regular scheduled time on Tuesdays at 60 pm, Dr. Hassan Masri joins me to share some key messages and learnings as a physician dealing with COVID-19 on the front lines in Saskatoon. Dr. Masri shares key information and learings about COVID-19 on multi-media platforms including his facebook page where he now has thousands of followers tuning in regularly to understand the science behind COVID-19, and beyond.  Thank you Dr. Masri for coming on the show.  Lis...2020-04-2229 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM) COVID-19 Week 5 with Pat Lorje and Wendy CooperSend us a textIn this episode of Civically Speaking, regular panel members Wendy Cooper and Pat Lorje share some personal stories and observations during their stay at home during COVID-19 times. IN one story, Pat shares her experience of being at the RUH and the test she had (where fortunately she was found to not have COVID019). Wendy shares what it's like to hang at home with her introverted sons.  Tune in. And, be sure to support community radio and shows like this through CFCR.ca 90.5 FM in Saskatoon.Civically Speaking- Sa...2020-04-1529 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Discussion with veteran journalists, David Kirton and Phil Tank re Covid-19 observationsSend us a textHello Listening Folks,In this episode of Civically Speaking, veteran journalists, David Kirton and Phil Tank, join me to share some of their observations about COVID-19. We touch on a range of topics - including what Phil's doing to re-arrange his digs - to what David is watching on television these days. And yes, very much, we get into the depths of the seriousness of the impacts this epidemic is having and will have on our shared community of Saskatoon and beyond. Much appreciation to David and Phil for j...2020-04-0828 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM The impact of COVID-19 on Small Business 2020-03-31Send us a textDuring this extraordinary time, now into Week 3 of staying home together, Sara Wheelwright and Monica Kreuger join me to talk about the impact COVID-19 on small businesses. Thanks to you both for coming on the show.We talk about the recent announcements made by the Canada's Federal Government. And, we talk about how this virus may effect the way we operate as small businesses going forward post COVID-19. Sara also recommended a worthy and timely book - Upheaval: Turning Points for Nations in Crisis.by Jarad Diamond. Fo...2020-04-0129 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast COVID-19 YXE SK with Jeff Jackson to air on Saskatoon's CFCR.ca 90.5 FMSend us a textIn this second podcast Jeff and I give the latest run down on what's going on in our community, province, country and beyond with respect to COVID-19. Stay home! Tune into community radio.  Make cfcr.ca 90.5 FM your home page while at home! Show will also be airing on March 24 2020 at 630 pm.Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-03-2428 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM A discussion about Pandemic COVID19 with Jeff Jackson 2020-03-17Send us a textIn this episode of Civically Speaking, guest, Jeff Jackson and I break down one of our world's most defining moment of this century with the outbreak of pandemic 2019-novel-coronavirus (COVID-19). Thanks Jeff for joining me virtually from our respective homes.1n 1918 we had the Spanish Flu, see wiki-link at end for a quick overview. In 2020, we face a pandemic known as COVID-19. Due to recent precautionary measures being taken at CFCR.ca HQ, we were not able to be in studio live today. Or, to have this episode completed...2020-03-1836 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 March 10, 2020 Short Stay Rentals, Saskatoon City Council and More with Jeff JacksonSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking that aired on March 10, 2020 - Jeff Jackson joins host, Lenore Swystun, to chat about a number of Saskatoon City Council, provincial and national topics. We hone in on Jeff's recent presentation at a Public Hearing of City Council regarding putting in place some regulations around short stay accommodations in Saskatoon. We also discuss potentials around the province calling an election earlier than scheduled in October. Civic engagement processes, regulations in general, and and and. Tune in for a topical current discussion on things going on civically in...2020-03-1232 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Feb 18, 2020 Part 2: An Interview with Shane Partridge of Pleasant Hill Neighbourhood re safety and more, SaskatoonSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of an interview aired on CFCR.ca's 90.5 FM Saskatoon, Civically Speaking on February 25, 2020, Host, Lenore Swystun, chats with Shane Partridge. Shane is the Vice Chair of Pleasant Hill Community Association in Saskatoon.This episode starts with a quick overview of some recent city council decisions that took place during their regular meeting on Monday. Short Stay rentals, biking on streets. We then turn to a discussion on safety, gang activity, gang strategies being proposed in our Province, and Shane sharing some of his experiences an...2020-02-2628 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Feb 18, 2020 An Interview with Shane Partridge of Pleasant Hill Neighbourhood, SaskatoonSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of an interview aired on CFCR.ca's i0.5 FM Saskatoon, Civically Speaking Host, Lenore Swystun, chats with Shane Partridge. Shane is the Vice Chair of Pleasant Hill Community Association in Saskatoon. Shane shares a bit about his personal story and how the streets saved him, and how this, in turn, has him working to improve the streets and avenues of our historic neighbourhoods of Saskatoon. In this episode, Shane and Lenore talk about boarded up houses, property maintenance, safety, policing, safe injection sites, and more. 2020-02-1931 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Feb 4, 2020 Behind the Voice withSaskatoon Talk Show Host, David KirtonSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, that aired on February 4, 2020, David Kirton, well-known broadcaster and talk show host in Saskatoon, joined me.  We get to learn a little more about one of Saskatoon's long standing and well-respected person behind the voice.David currently hosts Saskatchewan Afternoon with David Kirton on 650 CKOM. We learn about where David grew up, his background in media, and then focus in on some of his observations with respect to local civic issues. David shares perspective about the importance of communications and access to City Hall - a...2020-02-0528 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Jan 21, 2019 An interview with Eric Anderson, creator of the YXE Underground PodcastSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of #civicallyspeaking on January 21, we learned a bit about the backstory, the underbelly, the ground beneath that makes for Eric Anderson, who has developed a podcast featuring local folks doing good. Eric is a former teacher, and evolving journalist, communicator and storyteller. In our discussion we highlight some of the good work being done through his podcast and also through work done at the Sherbrooke Community Centre.  Check out http://yxeunderground.com. And please don't forget to tune in live to Civically Speaking and oth...2020-01-2329 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Jan 14 2020 Part 2 with Diane Bentley & Ian Roach talking about Safety Related Issues in Saskatoon Core Community Association'sSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking aired on Saskatoon Community Station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM, on January 14, 2020, Diane Bentley, President of Hudson Bay Park-Mayfair-Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association and Ian Roach, Safety Committee Member, Caswell Hill Community Association join Lenore Swystun (also a member of Caswell Hill Community Association) continue their talk about issues of safety facing their respective communities. In this Part 2 of a 2 part conversation we dive in deeper with some examples of property maintenance, responses by the Police to 911 calls, what community and individuals can do in their communities and more. T...2020-01-1529 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Dec 17, 2019 1 and 1 with Diane Bentley and Ian Roach of Hudson Bay Park-Mayfair-Kelsey Woodlawn and Caswell Hill Community AssociationsSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking aired live on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Saskatoon on January 7, 2020, Diane Bentley, President of Hudson Bay Park-Mayfair-Kelsey Woodlawn Community Association and Ian Roach, Safety Committee Member, Caswell Hill Community Association join Lenore Swystun (also a member of Caswell Hill Community Association) to talk about issues of safety facing their respective communities. We discuss a number of key community issues including property maintenance, crimes, root causes, community actions and more. Stories are shared, personal vulnerabilities shared. Part 2 will air on January 14, 2019 and be podcast following that show. C...2020-01-0828 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Dec 09, 2019 Flying Solo - Giving Thanks, Reflections and thoughts on 2020Send us a textIn this rebroadcast of a show that originally aired on December 9, 2019 Lenore gives a final solo broadcast live on air. Giving thanks, reflections, and thoughts on what 2020 might mean for us civically. And, what we can do. Tune in. Support community radio. Hug a loved one over the holidays. Tune into CFCR.ca 90.5 FM regularly.Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-01-0828 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Dec 17, 2019 1 and 1 with Jeff Jackson 2019 and 2020 Saskatoon CivicallySend us a textIn this rebroadcast of a show that aired on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM, Jeff Jackson joins Lenore for what was titled a One and One to chat about the civic state of Saskatoon's affairs as of the end of 2019 and heading into 2020.Have a listen. Share. And, support community radio by tuning into 90.5 FM, CFCR.ca for shows like this and more.Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2020-01-0730 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast Re-imagining Education in Saskatchewan on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FMSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking that aired on November 12, 2019, Monica Krueger, board member with the Saskatchewan Chamber and long-time entrepreneur, together with Ashleigh Mattern, entrepreneur, writer and more, weigh in on action items contained in a recent multi-agency report on Re-imagining Education in Saskatchewan. The report is worth reading as it contains 12 action items with respect to how to go about improving how we think about education in our province. A link to the full report is available below. Listen and read along in the report. And share with others. And, be...2019-11-2231 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Nov 5, 2019 Furbaby Pet Care SaskatoonSend us a textJocelyn  Davey-Hawreluik of FurBaby Pet Care Saskatoon joins Civically Speaking to talk about pet care services and civic considerations in Saskatoon. And, how this can be applied to any municipality.Jocelyn just recently opened up a four season Pet Care place in Saskatoon. In our discussion we touch on some key considerations communities need to think about. Especially when over 65% of community residents have licensed pets. And, where our four season weather can pose challenges in providing places for dogs and cats with appropriate exercise and other related amenities. Tune in for th...2019-11-1230 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically 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 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FMSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking originally aired on CFCR.CA on Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, Janice Braden, Wendy Cooper and Jeff Jackson join Host, Lenore Swystun together with Monique Koskie to pundit and prognosticate about what happened on Eday, Canadian Federal Election. Tune in, share, and remember to support yxe's community radio station, cfcr.caCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2019-10-2330 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking 2019-10-15 Federal Election Panel 6 Days out to E DaySend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking originally aired on CFCR.CA on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2019, Janice Braden, Wendy Cooper and Jeff Jackson join Host, Lenore Swystun to pundit and prognosticate about Eday, Canadian Federal Election. Tune in, share, and remember to support yxe's community radio station, cfcr.caCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2019-10-1828 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast of Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Oct 08, 2019 Federal Election Saskatoon University Candidates Panel DiscussionSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, that originally aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM on Tuesday, October 8, 2019, host panel members known as the Saskatoon View - Wendy Cooper, Pat Lorje and Janice Braden join host, Lenore Swystun, in interviewing candidates vying to become the Member of Parliament for Saskatoon University on election day, October 21, 2019. Claire Card (NDP), Jan Norris (Green Party), and Guto Penteado (People's Party) take turns answering questions posed by members of the Saskatoon View.  Susan Hayton (Liberals) and  Corey Tochor (Conservatives) were not able to attend. Tune in and...2019-10-0928 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast of Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Oct 1, 2019 Federal Election Saskatoon Grasswood Candidates Panel DiscussionSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, that originally aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, host panel members known as the Saskatoon View - Wendy Cooper, and Janice Braden join host, Lenore Swystun, in interviewing candidates vying to become the Member of Parliament for Saskatoon Grasswood on election day, October 21, 2019. Tracy Muggli (Lib), Erika Ritchie (NDP), Mark Friesen (PPC), and Neil Sinclair (GPC) take turns answering questions posed by members of the Saskatoon View.  Tune in and listen to politics in action. And please, don't forget to support Saskatoon's community radio st...2019-10-0231 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast of Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Sept 17, 2019 Federal Election Saskatoon West Candidates Panel DiscussionSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, that originally aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM on Tuesday, September 24, 2019, panel members known as the Saskatoon View - Wendy Cooper, Janice Braden, and Pat Lorje join host, Lenore Swystun, in interviewing candidates vying to become the Member of Parliament for Saskatoon West on election day, October 21, 2019. Incumbent Sheri Benson (NDP), Shawn Setyo (GP), and Isaac Hayes (PPC) take turns answering questions posed by members of the Saskatoon View.  Tune in and listen to politics in action. And please, don't forget to support Saskatoon's community radio station. Ou...2019-09-2528 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast of Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Sept 17, 2019 Federal Election Pre-Candidate Panels Discussion with Wendy Cooper - Saskatoon, SKSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking from September 17, 2019, Wendy Cooper and I do a review of the Federal Ridings and Candidates who are running in each of the areas. We share some comments and observations about what we know about the candidates and materials we were able to access via the web and through social media.  Next week, Federal Candidate Panels start with candidates joining us from Saskatoon West first.Please have a listen and share with others. And, be sure to support Saskatoon's Community Radio Station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM. ...2019-09-2429 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast of Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Sept 10, 2019 Fed Writ about to drop. Guests Shayne Lazarowich and Christina CherneskeySend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, aired originally on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM, guests Shayne Lazarowich and Christina Cherneskey share some information about events they are respectively hosting  - Rock against Racism Saskatoon taking place on September 21 at Amigo's Cantina; and, an introductory podcasting workshop being held on September 24.We then dive quickly into the deep side of the political pool to talk about the upcoming federal election - as the writ is anticipated to drop September 11, 2019. Tune in. Share. And, support Saskatoon's community radio station, cfcr.ca, 90.5 FM2019-09-1129 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM September 5, 2019Send us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking aired on September 4, 2019 on CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM, I interview Devon Platt of @saskatoonmakerspace. We talk about what maker spaces are and how maker spaces contribute to the communities they are a part of. Have a listen and learn more about what a maker space is. We also touch on some other local issues too, so tune in, enjoy, and support Saskatoon's local community radio station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM.  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2019-09-0627 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast of Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM Aug 27 2019 Entrepreneurship Panel with Elisabeth Shih, Ashleigh Mattern, and Monica KruegerSend us a textIn this episode our Small Business and Entrepreneurship Panel, that includes Elizabeth Shih, Ashleigh Mattern, and Monica Krueger, gathers to discuss what some of the key needs are in the small business sector. Some topics explored include: making space in the sector to include people living with differing needs; the role of mentorship; the changing ways people learn; labour shortages; the role of technology going forward; and more. Thanks to Elisabeth Shih for providing our agenda items and some key stats for this episode.Please tune in and be sure to...2019-08-2831 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyRebroadcast of Pre-recorded Interview with Debbie Windsor, Host of CFCR's People with Disabilities Speak OutSend us a textWhat an honour to spend time with Debbie Windsor, a fellow host on CFCR with her show People with Disabilities Speak Out, airing on Thurs on Cfcr.ca at 7 pm. Debbie also writes a blog about her experiences and others who live with disabilities and all the issues, challenges and opportunities that face them. During this episode, Debbie shares in a most authentic, straight forward way her story of being raised in a rural community and then moving into Saskatoon to be placed within a very confined education system. Tu...2019-08-2730 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM August 20, 2019 Saskatoon View Panel August Edition with Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Wendy CooperSend us a textIn this August edition of our monthly civic issues panel - we call the Saskatoon View - guests Wendy Cooper, Janice Braden and Pat Lorje join me to discuss the latest happening in our civic environment. And, we touch on what we did during our recent summer holidays - gardens, travels, leeches and all!  We focus on Saskatoon City Hall's latest breaking news regarding an over 1 Million dollar fraud case - where the City paid an email scammer the money instead of the contractor it was intended for. Tune in to hear the p...2019-08-2232 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM July 9, 2019 Recap of learnings from the Canadian Institute of Planners 100th Conference in OttawaSend us a textContinuous autonomous vehicles, young planners, reconciliation, technology, rural issues, big city issues, what skills do planners need to have? Just some of the things touched on as part of a recap of learnings I had while attending the Canadian Institute of Planners National Conference. Please have a listen, share with others, and support community radio by tuning into CFCR.ca 90.5 FM any time, all the time, that is produced and created in Saskatoon, SK. Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2019-07-1033 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast from cfcr.ca 90.5 FM - Monthly Civic Issues Panel with Janice Braden, Other Hilary, Wendy Cooper and Pat LorjeSend us a textIn this episode of Civically Speaking, originally aired on June 25th on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM Host, Lenore Swystun along with Janice Braden, Other Hilary, Wendy Cooper and Pat Lorje touch on a range of topical Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canadian and international issues. Topics touched - Saskatoon's City Hall - governance models for the civic corporations they operate such as SaskTel Centre, TCU Place, and the Remai Modern Art Gallery; thoughts on the budget and two year tax cycle; who's vying for Mayor; Federal races to consider in up-coming Fall Federal Election; and, much m...2019-07-0830 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM June 18, 2019 Spark Your Pride with Mike McCoy of the Saskatoon Diversity Network and Dr. Liz Scott of the Western Development MuseumSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, a spoken word show that airs on Tuesday Evenings at 6:30 pm on Saskatoon's premier radio station, CFCR, 90.5 FM, I sat down with Mike McKoy of the Saskatoon Diversity Network (SDN- Saskatoon Pride) and Dr. Liz Scott of the Western Development Museum (WDM). We learn about the great work being done by the WDM, Out Saskatoon, Pride Saskatoon and so many others working to ensure the diversity of our stories are captured and shared across Saskatchewan - his stories, her stories, and their stories. We also h...2019-06-2030 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM June 11, 2019 with Teacher Gillian Strange and guest View Panel Member, Wendy CooperSend us a textIn this re-broadcast of Civically Speaking's June 11, 2019 episode I sit down with Teacher, Gillian Strange of Saskatoon with guest Saskatoon View panel member, Wendy Cooper. Gillian is a teacher in the public school system in Saskatoon, who shares some interesting insights into what life is like as teacher in current times. She shares how issues such as provincial budgets and growing school populations make for some interesting challenges. Gillian has had a variety of teaching positions, primarily in the middle years, teaching in community schools and SAGE programs, as well as co...2019-06-1229 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 90.5 FM June 4, 2019 with Melanie Morrison and the Bettercart.caSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of Civically Speaking, a spoken word show devoted to civic issues hosted by Lenore Swystun on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM, Melanie Morrison comes on to discuss an App she recently developed called the BetterCart.ca  Melanie Morrison, by day, a Social Psychology Professor, spends much time during her evenings and weekends, developing an App to help folks find the best, most affordable deals on groceries. Melanie shares her story about how she went from being a single mom of three kids going to University trying to make ends me...2019-06-0733 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 0.5 FM May 28 2019 Partisan Political Chat with Rupan SambasivamSend us a textIn this rebroadcast of an episode aired live on May 28, 2019 on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM, I chat with Rupan Sambasivam. Rupan is a political science major at the University of Saskatchewan and has been observing politics since, well, he can remember. In one segment, he shares how he has a picture, with then NDP leader, Alexa McDonough, the first female leader of a major political party - when he was still in the crib! We talk about his observations on his favourite party (and others) from his time in childhood...2019-06-0429 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM May 22 2019 Civic Issues Panel -Saskatoon View with Other Hilary, Wendy Cooper, Janice Braden, and Pat LorjeSend us a textThis is a rebroadcast of an episode of Civically Speaking that aired live on May 21, 2019 on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, CFCR, 90.5 FM. In this random, meandering session, our panel (host included) touch on various local, provincial, national and international issues. This episode includes metering in on the way the City of Saskatoon is proposing to issue parking tickets; to weighing in on States tripping and dipping in and around Roe v Wade in neighbouring 'America; to what's up with climate change and whethering in on the weather of late.Ha...2019-05-2229 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR 0.5 FM May 14 2019 Entrepreneurship Panel with Elisabeth Shih, Ashleigh Mattern, and Monica KruegerSend us a textThis episode is a rebroadcast of an original show aired on CFCR.ca 90.5's Civically Speaking show hosted by Lenore Swystun. In this episode a panel is brought together to talk with women about being entrepreneurs. Each guest brings their unique perspectives and experiences. As example, Elizabeth Shih, owner/operator of storytellingcommunications.ca courageously highlights some of the additional challenges she faces as a woman entrepreneur who lives with a disability.  Elizabeth shares some good resources she has utilized in her journey for other folks to consider who are thinking about or...2019-05-1531 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rebroadcast (CFCR.CA/90.5 FM) Post Saskatoon Coop Strike Follow-up with Ashlee & Jason HicksSend us a textThis is a re-broadcast of Civically Speaking, originally aired on May 7, 2019, on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.CA/90.5 FM. In this episode, I catch up with Ashlee and Jason Hicks, to find out how folks are doing post-Saskatoon Coop Strike. In the first few minutes of the show, I also share some very quick updates on news from Saskatoon's City Hall regarding Bus Rapid Transit, Bike Lanes and Green Bins.  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 2019-05-0827 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Saskatoon View Panel April Edition with Wendy, (other) Hilary and Pat (Rebroadcast from CFCR.ca 90.5 FM)Send us a textThis is a re-broadcast of a show called Civically Speaking that airs live every Tuesday at 6:30 pm on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, www.cfcr.ca, 90.5 FM.In this episode, Host, Lenore Swystun brings back Saskatoon View regular guest panel members: Wendy Cooper, Other Hilary, and Pat Lorje. Subjects weighed in on include a range of Saskatoon-based civic issues: City Council not not to keen on a proposed green sub-division on the edge of the City; downtown Saskatoon and a call by the  Mayor to lock in a proposed ar...2019-04-1731 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Rapid Fire Civic Issues Session with Wendy Cooper and Sara WheelwrightSend us a textThis is a re-broadcast of a show called Civically Speaking that airs live every Tuesday at 6:30 pm on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, www.cfcr.ca, 90.5 FM.In this episode, community commentators, Wendy Cooper and Sara Wheelwright join me in a rousing rapid fire session about a number of topical news events and civic issues within our city of Saskatoon, our province, other provinces, our nation, and beyond. Specific smattering and thoughts shared, in no particular order: a lack of salvaging of materials from a church being demolished in the neighbourhood...2019-04-1029 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Saskatoon Coop - Labour Strike Update Part 2 with Lucy Flack Figueiredo UFCW Local 1400 together with Ashlee and Jason HicksSend us a textThis is a re-broadcast of a show aired on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM. Please support community radio.UFCW Local 1400 workers are on strike at the Saskatoon Cooperative. It has been going on since November 2018. It has been perplexing to a lot of folks within the Cooperative sector and those looking in on this from outside - how can a cooperative be having a strike?  In this part 2 discussion, we catch up with Ashlee and Jason Hicks who are representing community and strikers respectively. A...2019-04-0227 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking - Transportation, Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) and Urban Planning with Dr. Ehab Diab with Host, Lenore SwystunSend us a textDr. Ehab Diab, joined Lenore Swystun live on Saskatoon's community radio show, Civically Speaking, at 630 PM on March 26, 2019 on www.cfcr.ca 90.5FM. Dr. Ehab Diab, is a new Professor with the Regional and Urban Planning Program, Dept. of Geography and Planning, University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Diab's area of specialization is in transportation - with particular focus on transit options including bus rapid transit (BRT). This podcast is a re-broadcast of this show. We talked about some of Dr. Diab's studies - including studying rider perceptions of transit as part of...2019-03-2629 minCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina CherneskeyCivically Speaking March 19 2019 - Sheri Praski - State of Solid Waste in Saskatoon and beyondSend us a textIn this episode, Sheri Praski, an Environmental Engineer and Education Specialist joins Civically Speaking to talk about the 'state of solid waste management' in Saskatoon.  Sheri  operates as an independent environmental consultant under the company name, Ecostrategies Consulting, and, is the Executive Director of the Solid Waste Association of North American (SWANA) Northern Lights Chapter that includes Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and NWT.  During our discussion, Sheri provides an overview of what zero waste management entails. We also discuss related municipal waste and energy issues including what it means when we think of waste as...2019-03-1933 min