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Real Health with Karl HenrySleep SOS: How to unwind and during the bright summer months with sleep expert Tom ColemanOn The Real Health podcast this week, Karly Henry is joined by health scientist, sleep coach and podcast host, Tom Coleman. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-06-2424 min
Kaboom: An Audio Adventure PodcastS3 E3: Hunt of the Nydralisk (A Space Adventure)When a dangerous alien creature called a Nydralisk escapes from the space station lab, it’s up to three teenage cadets to stop it after it incapacitates the rest of the crew. And they better hurry—a debris strike is on its way and will hit the space station in less than 20 minutes.
This audio adventure was written by Trent Hortin and directed by Brian Tanner. The cast included Bryndal Braithwaite as Zana, Ellie Mellen as Ila, Coleman Higbee as Shaw, Hailey Nebeker as Captain Camille, and Andra Duke and Cleon Wall as Zana’s parents.
The sound team was led by...2024-04-0523 min
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#385 TIA/Stroke for the Hospitalist featuring Dr. Karima BenameurWe’ve got the hard-hitting questions and must-know answers on all things TIA and stroke from neurology expert, Dr. Karima Benameur (Emory University). Topics: TIA and stroke supportive management, indicated workup, and anticoagulation and antiplatelet management pearls for the hospitalist.
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Case 1 from Kashlak; Definitions
Initial stroke triage, imaging, and assessing for interventions
Supportive care for stroke
Managing patients already on antiplatelet or anticoagulant ther...2023-03-131h 05The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#385 TIA/Stroke for the Hospitalist featuring Dr. Karima BenameurWe’ve got the hard-hitting questions and must-know answers on all things TIA and stroke from neurology expert, Dr. Karima Benameur (Emory University). Topics: TIA and stroke supportive management, indicated workup, and anticoagulation and antiplatelet management pearls for the hospitalist.
Free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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Show Segments
Intro, disclaimer, guest bio
Case 1 from Kashlak; Definitions
Initial stroke triage, imaging, and assessing for interventions
Supportive care for stroke
Managing patients already on antiplatelet or anticoagulant ther...2023-03-131h 05
UnTextbooked | A history podcast for the futureIs the current Supreme Court a threat to justice?In 2020, the Supreme Court was on the verge of transformation. Seismic events like the death of former Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, the appointment of conservative justice Amy Coney Barrett, and a polarizing presidential election laid the groundwork for major changes in decision-making seen today. On this episode of UnTextbooked, producer Karly Shepherd interviews Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times journalist Linda Greenhouse to discuss the Supreme Court’s increasing politicization and domination by the religious right. With a supermajority of conservative Justices, how should we perceive the Supreme Court today and the effects of it’s polit...2023-01-2638 min
The Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#346 MeningitisThere’s nothing that gets a hospitalist more anxious and excited at the same time than a case of suspected meningitis. In this episode, we learn that if the thought crosses our mind, a lumbar puncture is almost certainly indicated. Our guest, Dr. Payal Patel, helps us with the balancing act that is diagnosing and managing meningitis!
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Case from Kashlak; hi...2022-07-2559 minThe Curbsiders Internal Medicine Podcast#346 MeningitisThere’s nothing that gets a hospitalist more anxious and excited at the same time than a case of suspected meningitis. In this episode, we learn that if the thought crosses our mind, a lumbar puncture is almost certainly indicated. Our guest, Dr. Payal Patel, helps us with the balancing act that is diagnosing and managing meningitis!
Free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!
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Case from Kashlak; hi...2022-07-2559 min
UnTextbooked | A history podcast for the futureHow did tolerance become an American value?There’s a lot of evidence that America is more divided than ever. Our politics, media, and ideologies are so polarized that it puts a stress on our unity as a country. But Dr. Denis Lacorne says that, in spite of that tension, America’s strength comes from our nation’s commitment to tolerance. The trick is figuring out the balance of tolerating the intolerant.On this episode of UnTextbooked, producer Karly Shepherd interviews Dr. Lacorne about his book The Limits of Tolerance. They explore the origins of the concept, and its impact on American culture....2021-11-1524 min
Community News Updates from CJSRMaps and You in EdmontonMaps and you in Edmonton The City of Edmonton provides a number of maps that are helpful in planning your walk or ride and include information on communities, attractions, public washrooms and a number of other amenities. You’ll also find information on snow and ice clearing for facilities, bike lanes, bridges, stairs, bus stops, natural areas and parking lots. If you’re wondering about a route, or looking to add a bit of excitement to your current route, check out walking in Edmonton under Edmonton.ca. Keep in...2021-10-2200 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRRestrictions for Restaurants, Cafes, Bars, Pubs and NightclubsAs of September 20, 2021, restaurants, cafes, bars, pubs and nightclubs must implement the Restrictions Exemption Program, which means they will require proof of vaccination or negative test results, as well as mandatory masking, to continue operating as usual. If they do not implement the restrictions exemption program, then Indoor dining is not permitted. Outdoor dining only with a maximum of 6 people per table (one household or 2 close contacts for those living alone) while their liquor sales end at 10 p.m. and liquor consumption ends at 11pm. Remember to be kind when going to restaurants, cafes, bars, pu...2021-10-0901 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRBike Sidewalk SaleIf you’ve been wondering how to score a bike that can be your reliable ride through-out the year, Bike Edmonton is having an “as-is sidewalk rummage sale” Saturday between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.
Go check out their outdoor sale in front of their downtown shop, located at 10612 – 105 Avenue.
They have a lot of one-off and unusual items that would be gems in the hands of the right person. They have BMXs, vintage cruisers, and a lot of bikes and bike frames that they don't have the capacity (or parts) to refurbish. They also have quite a few pairs of cycli...2021-10-0201 minCommunity News Updates from CJSROctober 3 Bike School and International Walk to School Week, Oct 3-9The next Ever Active Schools City Cycling clinic is October 3, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Parkdale Cromdale community league. You’ll learn to ride on Edmonton bicycle infrastructure, meet other cyclists, and have your bike tuned up. To participate contact Ever Active Schools at
https://everactive.org/projects/ast/city-cycling-strategies/
Although we’ve all heard how far our parents walked to their school and about the various perils they encountered on the way, there’s been a formal international walk to school week since 1997.
This year that week is October 3 to 9. To participate, register at shapeab.com. Once r...2021-09-2401 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRCargo BikesUp your active transportation game by investing in a cargo bike. Not only will you be able to get yourself to the office, the game, or the store, you can also haul other people AND all the things you or they might need.
What is a cargo bike you ask? It’s a sturdy bike built for heavy loads and often two or more people. They vary in size and number of wheels, they have a longer wheelbase than regular bikes and have space either in the front or the back for cargo. They’re customizable, and they’re capable of car...2021-09-1701 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRActive Transportation in the River ValleyWe’re seeing increasingly stormy weather which should not hinder our active transportation, we
just need to be clever about it. So, direct from the weather whiz kids.com. When you’re out and
about keep one eye on the sky or on your favourite weather app, and you’ll be fine, particularly if
you follow these guidelines:
Remember: All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous. If you hear the sound of
thunder, then you are in danger from lightning. Lightning kills between 75 to 100 people each
year and being outdoors significantly increases your risk of getting hit
A THUNDERSTORM WATCH means...2021-09-1001 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRChanges to Safe Passing Laws for EdmontonCity Council recently created a bylaw to make it mandatory to pass bikes by either a metre on roads with a speed limit of 60 kph or 1.5 metres on roads over 60 kph.
This requirement is effective September 30, 2021.
While bicycles are considered slow moving vehicles and legally allowed on Edmonton streets, there is always the potential for a close pass, which can make riding scary. Generally, cyclists should ride a metre away from the curb. If there are cars parked along the curb, then cyclists
should ride a metre away from them. This distance puts cyclists approximately in the middle of the...2021-09-0401 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRE-bikes in EdmontonE-bikes are becoming very popular and can be an excellent entry to commuting or an augmentation to your riding generally. They’re particularly helpful if you’re hauling kiddos or doggos or other types of cargo as they can assist you with the extra weight you’re hauling about. They are also quite useful if acoustic bikes make your knees sore.
And, although it seems as easy as attaching a two-stroke motor to your regular bike, that’s a poor idea, for a whole host of reasons, starting with safety and ending with the environmental issues.
Courtesy of Bicycling dot com, her...2021-08-2701 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRLRT and Mechanical ChangesBig changes are afoot ahem, for cycling in Edmonton! As of August 30 you can ride the LRT with your bicycle at any time, on any day and in any direction! This is an important changes for multi-modal transportation and will help you get where you want to go.
There are a few other resources for getting where you want to go. One of them are bike mechanic classes. If you’re looking to ride, but worried about how to keep your bike wheels turning smoothly check around for classes, such as the ones Bike Edmonton or other bike
groups offer.
An...2021-08-2001 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRMulti-modality and Active transportationAn update on tips for multi-modal active transportation in Edmonton this summer. Produced by Karly Coleman.2021-08-1301 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRActive Transportation in Stormy WeatherWe’re seeing increasingly stormy weather which should not hinder our active transportation, we just need to be clever about it. So, direct from the weather whiz kids.com. When you’re out and about keep one eye on the sky or on your favourite weather app, and you’ll be fine, particularly if you follow these guidelines:
Remember: All thunderstorms produce lightning and are dangerous. If you hear the sound of thunder, then you are in danger from lightning. Lightning kills between 75 to 100 people each year and being outdoors significantly increases your risk of getting hit.
A THUNDERSTORM WATCH means...2021-08-0601 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRAlberta Announces Changes to Provincial Health RestrictionsThere have been recent changes to provincial health restrictions taking effect in August. Some of these changes include reducing requirements for isolation, removing mask requirements for public transportation, and ending contact tracing.
The World Health Organization recommends lowering your risks by knowing your risk and normalizing mask wearing They also recommend three actions to keep you safe when you’re in an area of widespread covid-19 transmission:
1. Location – open air spaces are safer than enclosed spaces.
2. Proximity – farther away from others is safer than close together
3. Time – shorter time periods with others are safer.
For more information on the Government of Alber...2021-07-3001 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRClothing and Gear ConsiderationsActive transportation does not require much in the line of clothing or gear. If you are inclined, you can walk in the clothes you might wear to your destination, which makes it perfect for getting where you want to go.
Some things to consider if you’re branching out to other modes:
- First if you’re travelling at twilight, when the time changes or at night, consider reflective clothing and lights so you can both see and be seen.
- Second, if you prefer to work up a sweat by say, race-walking, running, skiing, blading, canoeing, or racing your bike...2021-07-2301 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRWater in the CityIt’s hot in the city lately and extreme heat can be dangerous. Be sure to drink plenty of water even before feeling thirsty and stay in a cool place. It is important to watch for symptoms of heat illness. These include:
- dizziness/fainting
- nausea/vomiting
- rapid breathing and heartbeat
- extreme thirst
- decreased urination with unusually dark urine
- lack of sweat
- confusion
- fainting
- unconsciousness
So if you’ve been thirsting for an active transportation adventure but worried about all the things listed above, worry no more!
The City of Edmonton has acti...2021-07-1601 minCommunity News Updates from CJSR$400 Million for Active Transportation FundIn April of this year, The Government of Canada announced $400 million for Canada's first active transportation fund, and the development of Canada's first National Active Transportation Strategy. This money will be used to build infrastructure across Canada the will help you become an active traveller wherever you are. The strategy includes raising awareness about the benefits of active transportation, promoting its use, coordinating the planning design, standards and regulations around active transportation investments, setting targets and collecting data as to how we’re reaching those targets. It includes investing in active transportation, maximizing the value of active transportation to all Ca...2021-07-0901 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRHydrationIt’s been a hot week in Edmonton and that brings to mind an important aspect of active transportation: hydration. Here’s some tips to help you not hit the wall or bonk or in lay-people’s terms, pass out.
1. Don’t wait till you’re thirsty to drink. . Sip water steadily throughout the day
2. Flavour your water if you find it boring. fresh fruits or a splash of fruit juice, clear broths, ice pops and sports drinks all work. Just make sure to limit caffeine and alcohol.
3. Eat water-rich fruits and vegetables. There’s no need to stick only to water. In...2021-07-0201 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRNeed a Bike?There are a lot of moving parts to getting a bike. Every year bike companies roll out their next year offerings in the summer after letting the current year's bike's inventories dwindle through the Spring. So usually by August bike stores are ordering and promoting their bikes for next year, however during these covid times, the whole process occurred 4 or 5 months earlier, because suppliers are low or out of most bike models as of March.
If you haven’t thought through where or how you’re going to purchase a new bike, you might give some thought right now, because if y...2021-06-2501 minCommunity News Updates from CJSR3 Ways to Keep Active This SummerThree ways to keep active in Edmonton this summer:
First, sign your kids up for a City Cycling Clinic at Ever Active Schools dot ca, so you can ride wherever you want with them. Second, take to the shared streets and mobility lanes in your neighbourhood. Third, use the Path’s for People Bike Route map-layer on google. Created by Daniel Morin, you can find out how to make this map work for you at Pathsforpeople.org.
Produced by Karly Coleman.2021-06-1101 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRWinter Walk DayProduced by Karly Coleman.2020-12-1101 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRCommunities ChoosewellLearn how to keep active transportation on the menu during COVID!
Communities ChooseWell invites advocates for active transportation to join the online Active Transportation Peer Learning Network! Visit communitieschoosewell.ca to learn more about Communities ChooseWell and connect with advocates across Alberta to improve active transportation by sharing ideas, resources, and experiences.
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-10-2100 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRShared Street Lanes RemovedBy October 27, the City of Edmonton will have removed its COVID-inspired shared used lanes that both increased physical distance between pedestrians and cyclists and reduced motor vehicle speeds.
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-10-1400 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRInternational Walk to School WeekJoin SHAPE and walk to school this week – international walk to school week – and then consider how to keep walking to school! Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-10-0700 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRDiscover YEG MapThe Discover YEG map is a digital version of the City Bike Map and River Valley Maps and includes a number of features:
Is mobile friendly and works on all devices with a data connection;
Has a “you are here” indicator
Allows the user to curate the information they see by turning information on and off
Has a Winter & Summer view to allow users to view seasonal recreation opportunities
Has a search function
Includes clickable assets which provide more information and links to City sources for further information.
check it out at edmonton.ca/discover
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-09-1601 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRBuilding in Active TransportationAdding active transportation into your life is as easy as one two three:
1. Think about the distance you are going and whether you need to use your car. Could you walk or use your bike instead?
2. Dust off your comfortable walking or running shoes or your bicycle. Where you might have driven to get milk or to go to the park, try walking or cycling.
3. Use Active Transportation for family outings, which is a perfect reason to pack a picnic and go to the park.
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-09-0200 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRStaying MotivatedStay motivated to use Active Transportation by registering with a program to chart your progress either for a number of steps or along a route of some renown, such as the Camino de Santiago or along the great wall of China. Another idea is to commit to riding every day or bookending your work with two rides, to replicate your original commute.
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-08-2600 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRCovid-19 Resilience StreamOn August fifth of this year, the Government of Canada announced the creation of the COVID 19 resilience stream as part of the 33 billion Investing in Canada Infrastructure program. What does this mean for Edmonton? It means money is available for projects that support physical distancing which might include active transportation projects such as parks, trails, foot bridges, bike lanes and multi-use paths. To find out more: https://www.infrastructure.gc.ca/plan/covid-19-resilience-eng.html
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-08-1901 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRBeg ButtonsWhen out and about in the world, we instinctively use the beg buttons to cross streets, but now in the time of COVID-19 this may not be such a good idea. The City of Edmonton has changed the beg buttons at intersections, so they are automatic. For more information check out
https://www.edmonton.ca/transportation.aspx
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-08-1201 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRLane ClosuresThe way we move has definitely changed since COVID-19 brought things to a near-stand-still. Find out how to be active, engage with nature and still be physically distant. Lane Closures are part of the City of Edmonton’s strategy to keep Edmontonians safe AND healthy. For more information check out https://www.edmonton.ca/transportation.aspx
Produced by Karly Coleman.2020-08-0501 minCommunity News Updates from CJSRShared StreetsAn update on active transportation, produced by Karly Coleman. The way we move has definitely changed since COVID-19 brought things to a near-stand-still. Find out how to be active, engage with nature and still be physically distant. Shared streets are part of the City of Edmonton’s strategy to keep Edmontonians safe AND healthy. For more information check out https://www.edmonton.ca/transportation.aspx2020-07-2901 min
CJSR RadioPaths for People's Sarah Hoyles talks about Open Streets in EdmontonPaths For People's director Sarah Hoyles joined CJSR's Karly Coleman and Peter Chapman to discuss the organizations aims, goals and projects. We talked about the Open Streets day that they pulled together on August 25, and heard about plans to do something similar, possibly twice, next year. We also talked about the state of active transportation generally in Edmonton.
This aired originally on Thursday September 19, 2019.2019-09-1926 min
CJSR RadioBike Planning at the City of Edmonton: Senior Engineer Dallas Karhut talks to CJSRDallas Karhut, a senior engineer with the City of Edmonton in the City Planning department joined CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and Peter Chapman to talk about the city's approach to bike planning. He tells us how community consultation is essential in all bike planning, highlighting how different road planning and bike planning are in the public's level of involvement.2019-06-1315 min
CJSR RadioWomen Who Bike: Gillian LemermeyerGillian Lemermeyer tells CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman her experiences with bikes. She shares the vivid memory of her first bike, she rode around the homestead and local community. She also talked about how commuting challenges have encouraged her to ride her bike more, whereas when the bus options were easy she was less inclined to ride. She ends saying, "I really love riding my bike."
bike@cjsr.com2019-05-0205 min
CJSR RadioWomen Who Bike: Alissa OverendAlissa Overend tells CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman to take your lane, cars will avoid you, so be decisive.
bike@cjsr.com2019-04-1104 min
CJSR RadioWomen Who Bike: Angie MandevilleAngie Mandeville tells CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman how she loves her bike, the improved route she takes on her commute and how she's got used to glowing for early meetings, "Sweat dries."
bike@cjsr.com2019-03-2103 min
CJSR RadioWomen Who Bike: Cathy WattsSaskatoon Cycles' Cathy Watts recalls her first bike at the age of eight, and how that introduced her to a vehicle that her life has pivoted around. She now owns four distinct bikes, enjoys touring, commuting and will ride even the shortest distance, because it's so fun. She just can't understand why you wouldn't do it too.
Listen on Thursday mornings to CJSR, 88.5fm in Edmonton, for more Women Who Bike with Karly Coleman and Peter Chapman.
bike@cjsr.com
(Photo: A coffee shop in Canmore)2019-03-1405 min
CJSR RadioCJSR Bike Report: Saskatoon CyclesCathy Watts, co-chair of Saskatoon Cycles, talks to CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman about how the organization is campaigning for more bike lanes in their hometown. How their volunteers keep their even bike lockups operating, and how her skills as a physiotherapist now not only help individuals move, but the whole city.2019-03-0706 min
CJSR RadioWomen Who Bike: Lisa BrownLisa Brown was our featured female cyclist today. She told CJSR FM 88.5's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and co-host Peter Chapman how her colleagues were excited to see the new bike her partner had given her. Brown also talked about a road in Kananaskis Country that is closed to motor vehicles during the winter, with the unintended consequence that it is a bike riders mecca in early June, when the snow has melted, but the road remains closed.
bike@cjsr.com2019-02-1403 min
CJSR RadioWomen who Bike: Claire StockCJSR's Karly Coleman and Peter Chapman launched a feature meeting people who identify as both a cyclist and female today by hearing from previous CJSR bicycle traffic reporter Claire Stock who now enjoys riding to work along a rail trail in Australia where she comes across wombats and kangaroos more often than other people.
In the coming weeks we'll have more female cyclists telling us what gets them on their bike.
bike@cjsr.com
Photo credit: Armin Gruber, CC BY 2.0, https://www.flickr.com/photos/armingruber/30400154840/2019-01-3103 min
CJSR RadioBike Report: Igniting Adventures - how Molly Hurford writes to motivateMolly Hurford has spent the last ten years expanding her writing to the point where she now writes daily for bicycling.com, and is featured in a number of other publications like RootsRated, MapMyFitness and Nylon. She podcasts as The Consummate Athlete and has written several books targeted at athletes. You'll also find her blogging on theoutdooredit.com
She told CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and Peter Chapman about how she finds motivation to get active herself, and how she uses her own adventures as writing prompts. Her adventures range from Iron Man triathlon events (4 km swims, 160km rides...2017-04-1320 min
CJSR RadioBike Bits: Riding Political Threads part 1 (2017 Feb 23)Cyclist Kristi Woo from Calgary had a problem. Every time she rode her bike her jacket would ride up her back, the sleeves weren't quite long enough for the arched forward riding position and the lack of breathability in the arm pits was sweat-inducing. So she set about changing things, by launching her own clothing company, Riyoko.
CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and co-host Peter Chapman caught up with Woo on the phone for the February edition of Bike Bits. We discovered it's not just function that factors into cycling clothing; politics plays an important role. From ethical sourcing...2017-02-2518 min
CJSR RadioBike Bits: Riding Political Threads part 2 (2017 Feb 23)Cyclist Kristi Woo from Calgary had a problem. Every time she rode her bike her jacket would ride up her back, the sleeves weren't quite long enough for the arched forward riding position and the lack of breathability in the arm pits was sweat-inducing. So she set about changing things, by launching her own clothing company, Riyoko.
CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and co-host Peter Chapman caught up with Woo on the phone for the February edition of Bike Bits. We discovered it's not just function that factors into cycling clothing; politics plays an important role. From ethical sourcing...2017-02-2520 min
CJSR RadioBike Bits: Fatbike Fest weaves into winterTrevor Soll from Multi-Sport Canada told CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and Full English Breakfast host Peter Chapman how, after a number of years of feelers, the Edmonton's long-running Silver Skate Festival is expanding this year to include a Fatbike Fest on 12 Feb 2017. Comprised of bike demos, and a chip-timed loop race ranging in length from 10-40km that can be raced as a team relay. He told us how fatbiking has joined the pantheon of canadian sporting, and doesn't expect it to be going away anytime soon, especially, he tells us, as fatbiking is also being embraced by...2017-01-2615 min
CJSR RadioBike Bits: Fatbikes 4 MS - charity, cycling, communityMichael MacFynn and Molly MacDougall told CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and Full English Breakfast host Peter Chapman about the second annual Fatbikes 4 MS event, presented with the support of Revolution Cycle and organised by SG Front Forks. Supporting the MS Society, the event, hosted at Capilano park on 5 Feb 2017, will bring fatbikers and families affected by MS together. We heard about some of the advances in MS treatments since last year, the personal story of how MacFynn's family has been affected by MS (his wife was diagnosed with MS two years ago), and how the event exists because...2017-01-2625 min
CJSR RadioDeathspoke Fundraiser - Denizen Hall 20 Dec 2015Deathspoke is an Edmonton based bicycle group who relish the fun of riding cruiser style, banana seat bikes. Members Perry and Fats spoke to CJSR's bicycle traffic reporter Karly Coleman and Thursday morning host Peter Chapman.
We learnt how this group of friends, who meet for summer rides, have turned their wheels to fundraising for good causes. Last year they supported the Stollery Children's hospital, and at this year's fundraiser, coming up on 20 Dec at Denizen Hall, they will be raising funds for the brother of one of their member's, who is legally blind, as well as YESS.
Further details...2015-12-1717 min