This Is That
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2012 Year in Review
This week: We look back on the stories we reported on this year that meant the most to Canadians. In October, the Government of Canada announced that they would be looking for 20,000 full-time volunteers to fill positions across all federal departments due to budget cuts. We play our interview with the man in charge of the volunteer initiative, Bruce Madreen and the calls we received after that story aired. In November, a story broke about a Texas town putting sugar in its water supply to...
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A Very This Is That Holiday Special
This week: We talk to a Canada Post employee who was suspended from his job for refusing to deliver children’s letters to “the man in the red suit.” We talk to our tech columnist about a new gadget that many are calling the “most important piece of technology since the iPhone.” Our resident entertainment correspondent Terry Pepper is on the program to remind us of all the classic holiday movies and shows you can catch on Canadian television this week. Our microphones profile an Ontario man...
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Bilingual dog bylaw, Canadian passport changes, million...
This week: We talk to Passport Canada about the new allowances they are making for passport photos. We check in with our Cross-Canada Community Calendar. A group of Toronto financiers are actively lobbying the Canadian Mint to make a one-million dollar bill. We play your calls in reaction to a story we ran last week about an Alberta energy company that wants to fly oil out of the province using retro-fitted water-bomber airplanes. Nova Scotia Tourism board is allocating 80% of its...
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Alberta oil planes, storm spotter, CSIS rebrand, no...
This week: An Alberta energy company believes they’ve come up with the perfect alternative to the pipeline: Oil planes. We give you a sneak peek at CBC Television’s new reality, talent-search show, 5 Seconds to Become a Star. We talk to Canada's best known 'storm spotter.' We talk to CSIS about their reckless spending on re-branding their organization. We profile the Northern Alberta town taking a 30-day 'no swearing' challenge. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the student that is in...
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Iowa marriage town, Windsor public gathering, Nova...
This week: We interview the mayor of the Iowa town that is trying to pass a law that all residents over 21 years of age must be married. Our international correspondent Chris Redman joins us live from Windsor, Ontario to tell us why thousands of people have taken to the streets. We talk with a Nova Scotia man who believes that he is the rightful heir to the estate of William Shakespeare. Peter Oldring profiles Emily Stuart, a third year student at the University of Nanaimo who suffers from...
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100 percent ban, Canadian cartoonist, Victoria walking...
This week: We talk to the Hamilton educator that is refusing to award students with a mark of 100 percent. We hit the streets to find out what winter sports you like to do. Peter Oldring sits down with Canada’s most famous cartoonist Howard Murphy. The city of Victoria is implementing a new system of traffic lanes on their sidewalks. We profile the “Harlem Globetrotters of Curling,” Saskatoon’s Iced Knights. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the story we ran last week about Cromwell,...
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BC timber drive, Quarters, football referee makeup,...
This week: We talk to a representative from the town of Cromwell, British Columbia about their fundraising timber drive. Our microphones profile Quarters, a new ultra-discount, retail franchise. Pat Kelly speaks with football referee Rick Gallant about the dispute he is having with the CFL over the right to be allowed to wear cosmetic make-up while officiating this year’s Grey Cup. Peter Oldring brings us a feature length documentary about a 'digital province.' Plus, we play your calls in...
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Texas sugar water, Bring Your Kids to Work Day,...
This week: We talk to the utilities commissioner of a town in Texas that has put sugar into the water supply to encourage the residents to drink more water. We hit the streets to find out how you’re making out with your shopping. We talk to a Winnipeg man that is trying to ban 'Bring Your Kids to Work Day'. Newfoundland MP Lyle Pender is petitioning the government to make all of the other Canadian provinces issue his province an official apology. We profile Canada’s first “no gambling”...
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Kingston Halloween, Canadian password, spring TV...
This week: Kingston, Ontario is trying to get Halloween celebrations regulated next year. MP Herb Olsen comes on the show to explain why, Canada had to forfeit a substantial trade deal with Germany. Our entertainment correspondent fills us in on all the exciting Canadian television shows coming to households across the country this spring. Peter Oldring brings us a heart-warming documentary about a very fast donkey with the heart of a racehorse. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to a...
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Ugly Canadians, bless you ban, Manitoba white debris,...
This week: We find out why Canada was voted in the "Top 5 Countries with the most unattractive people" by a Paris fashion magazine. The government of Canada announced this week that they’re banning the “phrase bless” you in all federal offices.International correspondent Chris Redman reports on a mysterious white debris falling from the sky Northern Manitoba. We interview the man who went viral this week for his love of the Trans Canada Highway and we profile Saskatchewan’s newest tourist...
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Government volunteers, Saskatchewan court case, Little...
This week: We find out why the government of Canada is looking to hire 20,000 volunteers across all federal departments. We profile Toronto’s newest ethnic neighbourhood: Little America. We learn about a new Canadian technology that will change how we drive cars and we go inside the violent world of High School Music festivals. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the Alberta MP that thinks all of the other provinces should consult Alberta before spending federal funds.
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Middle aged Bieber, provincial spending, baby hotel,...
This week: An MP from Alberta believes all of the provinces should report their federal spending to Alberta. We investigate a new hotel that caters strictly to infants. An Ontario group is trying to get the city of Toronto designated as a World Heritage Site. We profile Tom Hendry, the Canadian the music press has dubbed the “middle aged Bieber.” Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the Ottawa economist that thinks that Canadians should stop referring to our one dollar coin as a loonie.
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Loonie debate, nude curling calendar, Canadian...
This week: An Ottawa economist wants Canadians to stop referring to the one dollar coin as the loonie, the Men’s Curling Club of North Bay has released a scandalous calendar, a skeleton from 1850 has been found and it gives us great insight into what 19th Century Canadians were really like, and we profile the bi-provincial tensions that exist in Lloydminster. Plus, we play even more of your calls in reaction to Saskatchewan potentially being renamed to ‘something shorter’.
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S3 E4: Salt Spring Island schools, Calgary Blue Jays,...
This week: The Salt Spring Island school board tells about their budget cuts; we talk to the founder of a group that is trying to get a major league baseball team in Calgary called the Blue Jays; the CEO of the Pet Bin tells us why he is closing down 65 stores across Canada; our resident gardener stops by to take your green-thumb questions; plus, we play your calls in reaction to a story we ran last week about the government of Saskatchewan wanting to change the name of the province.
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S3 E3: Saskatchewan rename, Land cruise, National truck,...
This week: A group of Saskatchewan politicians try to rename the province; Royal Norway Cruise Lines announces a new kind of cruising; we talk to the man who helped get the pick-up truck designated as Canada’s National Vehicle; we profile two brothers who still practice the art of wood chopping. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to an MP who is trying to get the Parliament buildings sponsored.
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S3 E2: Branded Parliament, Lost Olympians, Diaphragmist,...
This week: We talk to an MP that wants to have the Parliament buildings renamed and sponsored by major corporations. We profile a story from the London Games that has a unique Canadian twist. Pat Kelly sits down with the world's best diaphragmist, and we play you a documentary about one man's dream to be the first person to climb up Niagara Falls. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to Innovation Hour.
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Season 3 Episode 1: Innovation Hour, Napanee Statue,...
This week: We tell your about a new holiday that is the opposite of Earth Hour called Innovation Hour; the town of Napanee wants to erect a statue of Sir John A MacDonald or Avril Lavigne, we tell you about the next Royal Tour to Canada, our resident pronunciation expert drops by, and we profile a new kind of theatre that is car-friendly. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the Canadian Army spending a majority of their budget on mountain bikes.
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Best of This Is That: Military mountain bikes, Greenland...
On this episode: The Canadian Army announces that they’ll be spending a lot money buying troops tactical mountain bikes, Greenland got the internet this week and we’re helping them celebrate, Calgary is trying to ban street performance, and we profile the many Canadian pastors that are going to the states for fame and fortune. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to our story about the neighborhood in Toronto that is trying to ban children.
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Best of This Is That: Standing-room only airline, The...
On this episode: We interview the CEO of Can-Fly the new standing-room only airline, we talk to the creators of the new Broadway show ‘The Clap,’ Toronto’s Liberty Village is trying to ban children, and we profile a farmers market that sells organic pharmaceuticals. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to our story about the Canadian Foreign Trade minister that went viral for delivering the Molson 'I am Canadian' speech.
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Best of This Is That: Labrador limousine, Canada's best...
On this episode: Labrador gets its first ever limousine, we sit down for a feature chat with the many voices of Donny Schmitts, we interview the Canadian trade minister who used the Molson ‘I AM Canadian’ speech at an important trade summit, and we profile the new hunting craze, ‘hunt and release.’ Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the story we ran about the University of Nanaimo cancelling their swim program.
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Best of This Is That: University cancels swim program,...
On this episode: Canadian university cancels their swim program because of inappropriate swim outfits, Stats Canada admits to making up some of the number in the census, we interview acapella group the Fifenstocks, and we play a documentary about the darker side of cross country skiing. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to Plus, we play your calls in reaction to the news that NASCAR wants to build a track in Vancouver's Stanley Park.
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Best of This Is That: NASCAR comes to Vancouver,...
On this episode: NASCAR tried to build a track in Vancouver, two Canadian towns fight over the title of Canada's prettiest town, the Ogopogo lake monster mystery is finally put to rest, we profile Ontario's 'Accidental Pianist' and we play your calls in reaction to the Calgary Aquarium shutting its doors and their plans to grill up all of their sea-life.
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Best of This Is That: Calgary aquarium, house buffalo,...
On this episode: The Calgary Aquarium closes its doors, we talk to a couple with a pet buffalo, an American woman is suing a Quebec tour company for taking her on a very misleading tour of Montreal, we profile the 60s Canadian rock n' roll group Johnny and the Apologies. Plus, we play your phone calls in reaction to Banff National Park's attempts to rid itself of cougars.
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Best of This Is That: Pay per use parks, Banff cougars,...
On this episode: the city of Toronto announces a new pay-per-use Parks program, Banff National Park tries rid itself of cougars, the Saskatoon police tell us about how officers now celebrate casual Friday, we document a man's daily bicycle commute on Ontario's 401 highway, and we play your calls in response to the new 'stop being so stupid and visit Canada' tourism campaign.
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Best of This Is That: Newfoundland helmet, offensive...
On this episode: Newfoundland announces that drivers under 25 must wear a helmet, we interview the creator of the “stop being so stupid” Canadian tourism campaign, legendary Canadian author Irving Spence tells us about his new novel, we pay tribute to the life of folk-singer George Haywood, and we profile the latest sports craze for kids: mixed martial arts.
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Best of This Is That: Pearson Airport, smoked salmon,...
On this episode: We check in on the on-going situation at Pearson Airport, we talk to an anti-smoking group that wants to ban smoking salmon in BC, the Last Spike museum reveals some shocking news, scientists share with us the details about discovering the iceberg that sunk the Titanic, we profile a boy pageant in Toronto, and we play your phone calls in reaction to the Calgary Stampede name change protest.
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Best of This Is That: Calgary Stampede, Canadian flag,...
All summer long we're playing some of our favourite stories from the past two season of our show. On this episode: A protest group wants the Calgary Stampede to remove 'stampede' from its name, Dr. Herbert Brust brings in a 300 yr-old instrument, and Winkler, MB explains why one-way streets didn't work in their town.
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S2 E27: 2011 Highlights
As 2011 comes to a close we thought we'd look back on some of the news stories that defined Season 2 of This Is That. We reflect on NFLD's announcement to introduce helmets for drivers under the age of 25. Host Pat Kelly revisits his interview with Dr. Henry Poole, the man who discovered the iceberg that sunk the Titanic. Host Peter Oldring plays his interview with famous Canadian impersonator Donny Schmitts. We give an encore spin to our documentary on the Ontario hunting craze, 'hunt and...
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S2 E26: Holiday Special
We find out how a small town in Ontario turned their entire downtown into a skating rink. The creator of this year's must have children's toy comes on the show to talk about its success and where you can purchase it in Canada. Host Peter Oldring takes us into the eye of the Canadian snow storm with his heart warming documentary about two 'blizzard chasers' from Manitoba. Host Pat Kelly interviews Phil Marlow, the winner of our 'Holiday Song Contest', about his carol, 'Holiday Everything'....
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S2 E25: Alberta Snowball Fight, NHL Tourism, Office...
We find out why three members of the Alberta Legislature were taken to hospital after a snowball fight. Host Pat Kelly shares a story about a small Ontario town convinced the only way to attract tourists is to become the home of an NHL player. A tech company out of Hamilton, Ontario has re-invented the idea of what a work space looks like by converting their office into a swimming pool. Learning English is big business in Japan, we learn why the Japanese now want to be taught English with a...
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S2 E24: Great Lakes, Government Day, Cat Parks, Cross...
We find out why the University of Copenhagen has stopped referring to the Great Lakes as 'great'. MP Doug Oublemont tells host Pat Kelly about a new proposed federal holiday in February called 'government day'. Two members of Vancouver's West End Space Alliance tell us their plans to build the world's first ever 'off-leash cat park'. We are also proud to announce that Peter Oldring has been nominated for a Winter Solstice Radio Award for his piece The Winning Trail. It explores the darker...
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S2 E23: American Wind, Funny Pilot, Canadian Internet,...
We find out why the town of Walhalla, North Dakota feels that Canada is stealing their wind. Host Pat Kelly speaks with a commercial airline pilot who had his license revoked for not being funny enough. Spencer Willis of the Association of Canadian Content tells us about his plans for a 'Canadian Internet'. We profile a new DIY technology being employed at a Toronto hospital that has patients doing the work of nurses. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to our story about a new public art...
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S2 E22: Public Art, Mississauga, Stats Can, Wolf Dog,...
We find out why there is so much controversy over a public art installation in Vancouver called 'The Infinite Well'. Pat Kelly helps the City of Mississauga announce some very exciting news. Don Mintner from Statistics Canada explains to Peter Oldring why he fabricated some of the numbers this year. Bonnie Templeton tells her amazing story of mistaken pet identity. We profile a new kind of birthing technique called a 'Wilderness Birth' that has expecting parents really getting back to...
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S2 E21: Lingerie Store, Moose Author, New Wind, Tick...
We find out why a department store in Winnipeg has banned men and teenaged boys from their lingerie floor. Dr. Peter Halpern stops by to tell us about his new book Living with Kunga, a book that chronicles his time spent with family of moose. Host Pat Kelly talks with Prof. Earl Palmer of the WIND Institute in Lethbridge, Alberta to learn about a new wind they've discovered there. We profile a trendy new lecture series in Vancouver called The Tick Talks. Plus, we play your calls in reaction...
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S2 E20: Para Ski Dooing, Zoo Lie, Irving Spence,...
Pat Kelly conducts an interview with one of the founders of a new extreme winter sport called 'Para-Ski-Doo Sailing'. We find out why the Halifax Zoo may not have as many animals as they claim to. Beloved Canadian author and previous guest, Irving Spence drops by to talk about having his first book published as an e-book and his recent step into fatherhood at the age of 71. Peter Oldring takes you back in time with his documentary about the Canadian Invasion, the lesser known answer to the...
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S2 E19: National Arts, Labrador Limo, Beaver Fighting,...
We find out why the Toronto Arts Alliance wants to relocate all of Canada's Arts institutions to Toronto. Labrador City just got its first limousine and Pat Kelly speaks with former Mayor Herb Thomas to get his reaction. Peter Oldring takes you into the world of the illegal beaver fighting that is taking place in Northern B.C. Canada's oldest all male acapella group, the Fifenstocks of Queen's University, stops by to tell us about their centennial festivities happening this weekend in...
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S2 E18: 75th Anniversary Special Part 2
Dr. Henry Poole of the University of Nanaimo explains why some towns in Canada banned the radio in the 1930s. Producer Donald Pambeau explains why his show 'Chip Off Another Block' was so important in changing the perceptions about a marginalized group of Canadians. We sit down with CBC's first Director of Music, 93 year-old Horvath Dulet. Former CBC host Dalton Pimm tells us about the youthful corporate re-brand in the 1980's and how he famously left the corporation on-air because of it....
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S2 E17: 75th Anniversary Special Part 1
Dr. Henry Poole of the University of Nanaimo explains what life was like in Canada before the radio. We play a clip of the actual first broadcast on the CBC...the one that accidentally went to air. Peter Oldring interviews tower-keeper Gary Shepard, one the 2,500 radio technicians that live at the base of transmission towers across this country. Pat Kelly brings us a montage of some the greatest radio shows on the CBC including the longest running radio drama on the network, "Canada Town"....
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S2 E16: Winkler, Higher Education, Cloudshare, Speed...
We find out why all the streets in the town of Winkler, MB point in the same direction. Host Pat Kelly conducts a round table discussion about whether Canadians with a university degree should get more voting power. Sherri Hickey of Campbell River, BC tells host Peter Oldring why the Nanaimo Bar is not Canada's best dessert. We profile Ethan Evans, the developer behind the new iPhone app 'Cloudshare' and we present a feature documentary on the new social craze for older gentlemen in Canada,...
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S2 E15: NASCAR, Quebec Lowers Drinking Age, Brandon...
NASCAR is expanding to Canada and we find out why they feel Vancouver's Stanley Park is the best location for a track. Quebec is lowering the drinking age to 14 and we to the Societe des Alcools to find out more details. The Brandon Hills in Manitoba have officially been classified as a mountain range; we find out what this means for the citizens of Brandon. Host Pat Kelly sits down with Liberal MP David Turner and Conservative MP Shanon Feldman, the political lovebirds that have Parliament...
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S2 E14: The Tickies, Casual Friday, Prairie Halloween,...
The Canadian Financial Awards are being broadcast on television for the first time and we talk to organizer Blair Harrison to find out more about the gala. Terry Hamstead of the Saskatoon Police comes on to explain their new casual Friday policy. Peter Oldring finds out what a Prairie Halloween is. Otto Duechuck from the Edmonton Airport gives us the details on their big move. Pat Kelly profiles aerospace scientist Dr. Henrick Maylor about his Space Train. Plus, we air your calls in response...
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S2 E13: Military Mountain Bikes, Greenland Internet,...
We find out why the Canadian Army is putting a large portion of their budget towards combat bicycles. The country of Greenland joined the internet for the first time this week and we connect with them to help celebrate this momentous occasion. Host Pat Kelly interviews the producer in charge of Escapades, a new adult-themed ice show coming to Toronto. And Peter Oldring highlights the latest Canadian industry feeling the effects of the American 'brain drain' in a feature length documentary....
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S2 Ep12: CAN FLY, Camada, No Kids, Snowball Fight in a...
We interview the CEO of Can-Fly, a new budget airline launching in Canada that is cutting costs by removing the seats. A representative from Passport Canada explains to us why 100,000 Canadians lost their citizenship earlier this week. We speak with a Toronto group that is trying to ban children from their neighbourhood. Host Pat Kelly brings us a feature length documentary about Brian Topps the inventor of Snowball Fight in a Box. Plus, we play your phone calls about Canadian Foreign...
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S2 E11: Calgary Tower, Impressionist, Molson Speech,...
We find out why a group of citizens in Calgary want to tear down the Calgary tower. Host Peter Oldring sits down with the 'Man of 1000 Voices', Donny Smitts to hear some of his most famous Canadian impressions. Pat Kelly interviews the Chairman of the Foreign Investment Board of Canada about his beer inspired outburst in Sweden. Our microphones take you to the forests of Ontario to learn about a new form of animal friendly hunting called 'hunt & release'. Plus, we play your calls in response...
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S2 E10: Clean Fort MacMurray, India Denies Hamilton,...
We find out how the town of Fort McMurray, AB earned the title of 'Cleanest City in Canada'. Host Peter Oldring interviews the Mayor of Panaji, India about why they denied the City of Hamilton, Ontario sister-city status. Host Pat Kelly educates listeners on the rules and regulations of the Canadian Basketball League, a new league being started in Canada by energy drink mogul Frank DeMario. We also speak with Dr. Greg Taylor a paleontologist who has made a remarkable fossil find. Plus, we...
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S2 E9: Calgary Clown Ban, Canscape, New Font, Accidental...
We find out why a group of Calgarians want to ban clowns and other buskers in their downtown. Peter Oldring talks to a representative from Canada Post about how this winter mail-carries will offer a snow removal service. Pat Kelly sits down with Holgar Patterson, a designer who has created a new font for the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. We also profile The Accidental Pianist, a piano virtuoso from Barrie, Ontario who doesn't know a thing about music. Plus, we play your calls in...
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S2 E8: Island Football, Blood Lake, Rosecroft Report,...
Pat Kelly finds out why tackle football is getting the sack in high schools on Vancouver Island this fall. We talk to the Mayor of Kirkland Lake, ON about their Canada Day celebration blunder and why they've earned the nickname Blood Lake. Controversial American talk radio host Carl Rosecroft comes on the show to talk about the comments he made about Canada on his show The Rosecroft Report. Is the fastest man in the world living in Nova Scotia? Peter Oldring brings us a feature length...
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S2 Ep 7: Smoked Salmon, Biggar, Granville Street, Alex...
Find out why an anti-smoking group in B.C. wants to ban the process of smoking salmon. Peter Oldring learns more about why the town of Biggar, SK is in big trouble with the City of New York. Pat Kelly interviews media mogul John Ross about a new tabloid venture that he feels will save the struggling Canadian entertainment industry. Our microphones head to the heart of Vancouver's nightlife to find out why it is so vibrant and 13 year-old Alex Cudmore performs his song, "We Are All Someone"....
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S2 Ep 6: Too Many Festivals, House Buffalo, and Strip...
Ottawa cultural advisor Garry Cowan tells us why we need fewer festivals in Canada. Pat Kelly interviews a couple in Pincher Creek, Alberta who are fighting to keep their pet buffalo. Peter Oldring gets both sides of the story about why a woman from Texas is suing a Quebec tour company, and we profile a Vancouver teacher who’s literally speaking the student’s language. Plus, we play your calls about Banff moving all of their cougars to Jasper.
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S2 Ep 5: Luxembourg Visit, Kid Power, and Potato Vineyard
We find out the details of the Luxembourg Royal visit to Canada. Pat Kelly interviews the Mayor of Hearst, Ontario about how they are keeping energy costs down and helping kids lose weight. International correspondent Chris Redman updates us on the situation at Pearson International Airport. Dr Lorenzo Mead explains to Peter Oldring why so many Canadians are unhappy and we go behind the scenes at Canada’s first Potato Vineyard. Plus, we play your calls about the pay-per-use parks in Toronto.
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S2 Ep 4: Pay Per Use Parks, Banff Cougars, and 401...
We speak to the City of Toronto about their new pay-per-use public park program. Banff National Park explains why they are trying to rid their forests of cougars. Pat Kelly speaks with the Transit Commissioner of Wawa, Ontario to find out why a bus system didn't work in their town and Peter Oldring brings a documentary about one man's daily arduous commute on Highway 401 via bicycle. Plus, we play your calls in reaction to an offensive new Canadian tourism campaign running in Europe.
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S2 Ep 3: Newf Helmet, Offensive Slogan, Polyandry
Peter Oldring finds out why a new Canadian tourism campaign is calling Europeans stupid. Pat Kelly gets the details on why young drivers in Newfoundland will have to wear helmets next year. Iconic retailer Canadian Hardware lays out how they are making a monumental green shift. We go into the world of Polyandry and meet a woman with 6 husbands. Plus, your calls in regards to a beer company trying to buy the Northern Lights.
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S2 Ep 2: Nova Scotia Protest, American Law, Little Man...
We find out why a major Canadian beer company wants to trademark the Northern Lights. Pat Kelly speaks to a concerned citizen about the political unrest in Nova Scotia. American style law is coming to Canada, Peter Oldring talks to an American law firm about what this means. A group of Canadian scientists have found the iceberg that sunk the Titanic and we’ve got the exclusive interview, and we go behind the scenes of a new boy pageant happening in Toronto called The Little Man Gent Pageant....
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S2 Ep 1: Calgary Stampede, Just For Laughs, Ancient...
We talk to an activist that wants to change the name of the Calgary Stampede. A group of Canadian scientists have found the iceberg that sunk the Titanic and we’ve got the exclusive interview. The town of Langham, Saskatchewan has been put on a no-fly list by Travel Canada – we find out why. We sit down with musicologist Herbert Brust and chat about a 300 yr. old instrument. And, is Just For Laughs having a negative effect on our teens? We talk to one mother who says, “yes!” Plus, we play...
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Behind the Scenes: Peter and Pat on CBC's On The Coast
On The Coast host Stephen Quinn interview's Pat and Peter about This Is That Season 2. Note: this is a real interview.
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Behind the Scenes: Pat & Peter on CBC's On The Coast
This Is That hosts Pat Kelly and Peter Oldring chat with Stephen Quinn for CBC Vancouver's On The Coast about Season 2. This is a real interview.
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New Wind Discovered
Host Pat Kelly speaks with wind scientist Dr. Earl Palmer about the discovery of a new wind in Alberta.
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Canada Post to Start Landscaping Program
Host Peter Oldring talks with Canada Post representative Doug Napier about their plan to have postal workers shovel your walk
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Canadian Hardware Goes Organic
Host Pat Kelly speaks with Canadian Hardware spokesperson Tim Easton about the store going 100% green and organic.
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Quebec Lowers Drinking Age to 14
Host Peter Oldring speaks with Alain Rousseau from the Societe des Alcools du Quebec about why they are lowering the drinking age to 14.
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Episode 1 - Grade 4, DeathWall.com, X-Country Skiing
Whistler, BC finds a sister city in Australia; Coutts, AB has fun with border crossing; Nova Scotia cancels Grade 4; Canadian Mint changes currency; CEO Sven Herschman talks about DeathWall.com ; and Peter Oldring gives us a behind the scenes look at the dark side of X-country skiing.
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Episode 2 - Calgary Aquarium, Kiddler, Dave's Drugs
The Calgary Aquarium closes its doors; we talk to an Ad Exec. about "kiddlers"; Dave Bernier tells us about his homemade pharmaceuticals; Winnipeg hopes to raise real estate prices; and we sit down for a feature chat with Canada's best actor Malcolm Kind.
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Episode 3 - Twitter Teacher, The Clap, Commuter
Meet an Ontario teacher that only uses Twitter to educate; is the CFL really being turned into ONE NFL team? Learn about the Canadian creators of Broadway hit "The Clap"; find out Canada's lunar ambitions; and drive alongside a man who commutes 120 hours every week. PLUS, your feedback!
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Episode 4 - "Friends" Set, Horse Mayor, Underground Condo
CTV buys the set of NBC show "Friends"; UBC scientist reveals new research on the Ogopogo; we get a tour of a new underground condo in Toronto; the Canadian Institute of Technology unveils their new invention; PEI town elects a horse as a Mayor; and Canada's best tenor returns home for a once in a lifetime concert. PLUS, your real feedback!
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Episode 5 - Canadian Flag, Blizzard Chasers, Tom Dobbs
Meet a Conservative MP who wants to change the Canadian flag; Saskatchewan farmer finds a walrus in her field; we go into the eye of the snow storm with two blizzard chasers; and we sit down with Canada's funniest comedian Tom Dobbs. Plus your feedback about our Ogopogo story.
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Episode 6 - Queen's Visit, Barefoot Curler, West...
The Monarchist League of Canada tells us about the Queen's next visit; we sit down with rock radio DJ Barry Carver; we speak with Brandon, MB's barefoot curler; West Edmonton Mall gets dropped from the "Top 10 Malls You Must Visit Before You Die" list; and the LCBO tells about the sweeping reforms about to hit Ontario.
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Episode 7 - Prettiest Town, Artist Grant, Automakers
Find out about a new Hollywood diet that uses Caribou meat. Which town is the prettiest in Canada? Meet the recipient of the Laurier Grant for the Arts; and learn about three laid off auto workers making-it in these tough economic times.
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Episode 8 - Author Irving Spence, Last Spike, Country...
We speak to a 28 year-old getting evicted from an old folks home. Author Irving Spence talks about his new book. Shocking news about the "Last Spike" in the Can-Pacific Railroad. Canadian Government defends only having 84 friends on Facebook. Canuck country star Jake Hunter talks about "making-it" in America.
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Episode 9 - Hudson Bay, Teen Party, MMA Moms
Why is billionaire Aston Swan buying up the eastern shore of Hudson Bay? 14 year-old Max Horne wants his own party in government. Is Parks Canada getting radical new uniforms? Meet the Mixed Martial Arts Moms of Ontario. We pay tribute to singer George Haywood and play YOUR feedback.
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Episode 10 - Sea Lion Suit, Kevin Nealon, How the...
Why is the University of Victoria threatening to cancel their swim program? Find out about all the reasons you should visit Regina. American actor Kevin Nealon tells us his plans for the small Canadian town he's purchased. Telefilm shares the details on how they're going to make a Hollywood blockbuster in Canada and Brian and Wayne Hibberson sing to us about the internet. PLUS your feedback!
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