The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Your Turn -- Your Happy Moment of 2025
Dec 18, 2025
Listeners dive into heartwarming moments from 2025, celebrating academic achievements, medical recoveries, and adventures in the Arctic. From a joyful marriage proposal in New Zealand to the adoption of rescue cats, stories abound. Young voices abroad inspire hope, while political changes and a Grey Cup victory unite the nation. Personal milestones shine through, like learning guitar and reconnecting with old friends. The tales weave together a tapestry of gratitude, laughter, and community spirit, painting a hopeful picture for the future.
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Proud Parents Celebrate Dual Engineering Success
- Pamela McDermott celebrated her son's PhD and hiring at the National Research Council of Canada.
- He married a Mexican woman soon to be Canadian who is also finishing a PhD in chemical engineering.
Women Gaining Ground In Engineering Jobs
- Peter Mansbridge highlighted young women succeeding in engineering and finding jobs in Canada.
- That shift reflects broader progress for women entering historically male-dominated fields.
A Sister's Near-Death Recovery Restores Hope
- Darla Hanson described her 78-year-old sister surviving a near-fatal emergency operation.
- She credited paramedics, doctors and nurses for remarkable care that restored hope.