The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Your Turn -- Why Are You Grateful This Thanksgiving? - Encore
Oct 13, 2025
As Thanksgiving approaches, listeners share heartfelt reasons for gratitude, from the invaluable work of scientists and democratic engagement to appreciation for family and Canadian culture. Joyful thankfulness extends to the Toronto Blue Jays, sports as a communal escape, and the beautiful landscapes of Canada. Many express thanks for personal resilience, compassionate caregiving, and meaningful work. Letters celebrate the everyday pleasures of life, creative pursuits, and the valued insights from the podcast itself, highlighting a collective celebration of gratitude.
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Science As A Source Of Stability
- Yvonne Clifford expresses gratitude for scientists amid misinformation and distrust.
- The letter highlights science as a stabilizing force solving disease, climate, and space problems.
Volunteers Are Democracy's Heartbeat
- Heino Dersing recounts volunteers' dedication across bitter cold campaigns both provincial and federal.
- He thanks these volunteers as the heartbeat of democracy for their local civic engagement.
Against The Odds: Children As Joy
- Paula Gratton shares a personal triumph after doctors predicted she wouldn't have children.
- She celebrates her daughter and son as continual sources of pride and surprise.