• Ontario Morning Podcast November 4th, 2024
    Nov 4 2024

    During National Skilled Trade and Technology Week, We're going to speak to kids, parents, and to schools about what they think about the trades! But first Nav, Nanwa spoke to CEO of Skills Ontario Ian Howcroft, an organization that promotes skilled trades and technologies.


    Every Monday, we start your week with a journey through Ontario Morning country to get a sense of the music coming out of our listening area. Today we chatted with Platinum selling artist and award-winning producer Tebey who had just released a new duet with Tenille Arts. Host Nav Nanwa had a delightful conversation with him about his career and meeting the Jonas Brothers.


    Cobourg’s only emergency shelter was forced to downsize last week from 22 to 16 spaces then down to just 10. The reduction in spaces comes as colder weather is beginning to set in and as the town and Northumberland County try to agree on who assumes liability for that shelter. Nav Nanwa spoke to Meaghan Macdonald, board chair of Transition House, about the current situation.


    Kawartha Lakes Food Source is four days into their ‘reverse advent calendar’ food drive for 2024 and they are ready to help spread that Christmas spirit. Host Nav Nanwa got to partake in the fun with Executive director Heather Kirby.


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    33 mins
  • Ontario Morning Podcast October 21th, 2024
    Oct 21 2024

    Every Monday, we start your week with a journey through Ontario Morning country to get a sense of the music coming out of our listening area. Today's artist is someone who was once described by CBC's Tom Power as 'one of the shining jewels in the crown of Canadian songwriters. Host Nav Nanwa got to sit down and speak with singer/songwriter Jadea Kelly and her latest project..



    Canada's first Prime Minister has long been an important figure of Canadian history and in his adopted hometown of Kingston. Lately however, there's been a public discussion of Sir John A Macdonald's life and legacy ,particularly with regard to Indigenous peoples.


    In 2015, a performance art series in Kingston explored different views of Canada's first Prime Minister. This week, there is an updated version of that performance art series returning to City Park. Host NavNanwa spoke to co curator of Talkin' Back to Johnny Mac, Erin Sutherland, about the recent changes.


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    16 mins
  • Ontario Morning Podcast October 18th, 2024
    Oct 18 2024

    The official matchup for homecoming at Queen's this weekend is the Gaels against the Waterloo Warriors. As the weekend looms, the Kingston community is on alert against the student celebrations to follow. Host Nan Nanwa spoke to Inspector Greg Sands about the precautions being taken. He's with the Kingston Police Service.


    The Saugeen Shores Community Church in Port Elgin will be celebrating their annual 'Pumpkin Drop’ this weekend. Host Nav Nanwa spoke at great lengths about this cherished celebration with Pastor Gary Harvey.

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    14 mins
  • Ontario Morning Podcast October 4th, 2024
    Oct 4 2024

    The Kingston Art Tour is all about becoming part of the art. Local artist Joanne Gervais wanted to create a uniquely eclectic range of art experiences for people to enjoy around town. Among the many cultural events on the Kingston Art Tour will be an encounter with Vikings. These ones have come not from Scandinavia, but rather from Gatineau. Host Nav Nanwa had a fun chat with both Joane and the Jarl of Hafn Hullsborg.


    You might remember our conversation with Huntsville councilor Bob Stone. He talked about the town offering riverfront homes and $80-thousand dollar return-of-service agreements. As nice as that sounds, a local facebook group thinks there might be something more to offer. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Karen Patterson, founder of the Huntsville And Friends Help Out Group on facebook, about the extra bonus.


    The Port Elgin Pumpkinfest begins this week for all your pumpkin carvings and cravings! A highlight of it is the growing competition as local farmers show off their biggest sunflowers,squash, tomatoes, and of course, pumpkins! HosT Nav Nanwa had the pleasure of speaking to Doug Court who is competing with the best from his garden.


    Writer and director Megan Park released her film “My Old Ass” this week for cinemas all over North America. The movie was filmed in and takes place in Muskoka and is filled with Can-con Pride. Host Nav Nanwa, got the insider scoop about the film from Meagan.


    The Ontario Festival of Small Halls will be presenting 11 shows across the province this weekend. It's all about sharing big music in small places. Host Nav Nanwa spoke with the executive director of the festival, Mark Monahan, about it.


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    44 mins
  • Ontario Morning Podcast October 3rd, 2024
    Oct 3 2024

    Forty children in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton are waiting for a Big Brother or Sister. The local agency says it's had to pause intake because of a lack of volunteers and a shortage of funding. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Janice Balfour, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha-Lakes Haliburton, about the shortage.


    We've been bringing you stories about the need for music venues across our listening area. Due to sudden venue closures or make-shift performance areas requiring permits, finding a place to play within our communities is challenging.Large scale festivals like Peterborough Musicfest are also concerned. Although it managed to host its 38th season this past summer, organizers want a new stage built at Del Crary Park. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Tracey Randall, the Executive Director of Peterborough Musicfest, about the turmoil.


    After months of being closed, the LaSalle Causeway is set to reopen. Now a report, obtained by CBC through freedom of information laws, provides an expert opinion on what caused part of the bridge to buckle. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to CBC's Dan Taekema about the findings.

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    24 mins
  • Ontario Morning Podcast - September 26th, 2024.
    Sep 26 2024

    The Doctor Is In: The struggle of internationally trained physicians to find work.

    Change is coming to how Simcoe County Paramedics respond to calls.

    It's Banned Books Week, and the Innisfil Library is encouraging people to read.

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    23 mins
  • Ontario Morning Podcast September 24th, 2024
    Sep 24 2024

    Municipalities are using different approaches to entice doctors to come to their town sometimes with big signing bonuses,houses, and even golf club memberships. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Peterborough healthcare advancement coordinator, Lori Richey, about what the city is offering.


    The 16th annual Kingston Writersfest begins this week with a new twist. A new event called Homecoming will kick off the festival starring artist and activist Danny Ramadan. Host Nav Nanwa spoke with him in the studio.

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    19 mins
  • Ontario Morning Podcast September 23th, 2024
    Sep 23 2024

    A Kincardine monument to Dr. Solomon Secord has been dismantled, after a year-long public debate about his complicated history. But another monument, to the same doctor, will remain up. Host Navnanwa gets to the bottom of the weird situation while talking with the mayor of Kincardine, Kenneth Craig.


    Bradford council voted 5 to 4 during a committee meeting against Jalsa Salana, the Muslim conference in the country, coming back in 2025. This comes despite being considered a success in terms of attendees and economic benefits to the area. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Safwan Choudhry, spokesperson with Ahmadiyya Muslim Jama'at, about the decision.


    The Early Bird Barber Shop officially opened in Lefroy, near Innisfil with a focus on bringing back the old school barbershop experience. Host Nav Nanwa had the pleasure of speaking to Marco Conetta and learning about the old and the new.

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    26 mins