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An on-the-ground account of what it has been like to cover the Saskatchewan stabbing spree. And the end of Kiwi Farms after a Canadian Twitch streamer was swatted in London, Ontario. Zak Vescera co-hosts. Links:National Post Opinion piece re: RCMP response to stabbingToronto Sun Opinion piece re: Progressive theories driving criminal justiceGlobe and Mail piece re: RCMP reformGlobal News piece re: RCMP Alert systemCBC piece re: Saskatchewan social serviceSponsors: BCGEU, Rotman Executive Programs, Squarespace Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Squirrel toupee guy, Bobby from Bobby versus Satan, cabbage head, the little guy who picks fights at the bar and won’t stay down, or the flying pig. These are just some of the memorable characters that Bruce McCulloch portrayed on Kids in the Hall. This week we chat with Bruce about the beginning of Kids in the Hall from the gritty streets of Edmonton to the state of Canadian comedy, the CBC, TallBoyz, working with Lorne Michael.Some of our favourite Bruce McCulloch Sketches:Painting a chairDrunk dad adviceCabbage headBobby versus SatanBar FightThirty Helen’s AgreeSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/join Sponsors: oxio, BCGEU, Freshbooks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Lisa LaFlamme story continues to smolder in the headlines. And Canada turns into a denunciation nation when it comes to weighing in on Chrystia Freeland's verbal attack. Priya Sam co-hosts. Links:Globe and Mail piece re: Open letter in support of LaFlammeGlobe and Mail piece re: Bell Media Formal Review ProcessNational Observer piece re: NAJA barring the New York Times from its conferencePitchfork piece re: Allegations against Arcade Fire's Win ButlerSponsors: BCGEU, Hover, HelloFresh Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After we turn off our microphones, here at CANADALAND, it would be great to think we brought you the definitive version of the story. But what actually happens is that life keeps on rolling and stories continue to add new chapters. Three stories CANADALAND originally brought you in 2021 and 2022 demanded that we publish an update.First, the latest from the two communities that might soon be home to all of Canada's high-grade nuclear waste. Second, we check in on Ari Ben-Menashe and what the international lobbyist-for-hire has been up to since he began repping Myanmar's military junta in 2021. And lastly, we bring you an update on Starbucks' unionization that is more of a mea culpa than a new development but adds to the story we originally told you all the same. Support Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: oxio, BCGEU, FreshbooksSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The remaining staff at Toronto’s NOW Magazine haven’t gotten a regular paycheque in months. But as the beloved alt-weekly disintegrated around them, they kept on putting out issues. Norm Wilner, who spent 14 years as NOW’s film writer, joins former colleague Jonathan Goldsbie on Short Cuts to consider the slow decay of a publication that served as the city’s internet, before the internet was a thing. They also look at the Toronto Star’s successful battle to overturn a strange publication ban masking the identity of an upper-crust private school.Links:Radheyan Simonpillai’s thread about the final NOW mastheadThe (likely) final print issue of NOWToronto Star story from earlier this year about NOW’s demiseToronto Star story about lawsuit against Upper Canada CollegeOntario Court of Appeal decision in P1 v. XYZ SchoolSponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, BC General Employees’ UnionSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dozens of people in New Brunswick have reported mysterious neurological symptoms over the past two years. People as young as 18 are experiencing full-blown dementia. Is there a single cause for these reported illnesses? The government has previously said they believed there was. Now, they have said there is no single cause. This week, we revisit a mystery we originally told you in January 2022. Featured in this episode: Leyland Cecco, the Guardian's Canadian correspondent; Stacie Quigley Cormier, step mother of Gabrielle Cormier who began experiencing dementia-type symptoms at the age of 20.Further reading:Whistleblower warns baffling illness affects growing number of young adults in Canadian province, Leyland Cecco, The GuardianNo longer a sure thing: Records show how N.B. investigation into mystery illness changed over time, CBC NewsSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: Rotman Executive Programs, oxioAdditional Music is by Audio Network.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What's really behind Lisa LaFlamme's abrupt departure from CTV National News? And John Derringer's years of alleged workplace abuse at Toronto's Q107 and the straw that broke the camel's back for ending his show. Teri Hart co-hosts. Links:Lisa LaFlamme's video on TwitterThe Hill Times piece re: journalists receiving online hateThe Toronto Star's piece re: allegations against DerringerJennifer Valentyne's videoJacqui Delaney's interview on Toronto Mike'dSponsors: oxio, Squarespace, HoverSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cities and cars and a climate crisis, oh my! For the past 70 years, urban design in Canada has been centred around the car. Cities have started making changes, but are they doing enough to meet Canada’s climate goals?Featured in this episode: Dr. Edda Bild, postdoctoral fellow at McGill University and lead soundscape researcher for Sounds in the City. Jason Slaughter, creator of the YouTube channel Not Just Bikes. Brent Toderian, city planner and urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS.Links:Sounds in the City websiteNot Just Bikes YouTube Channel“The Power of Parking” paperSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: oxio, ArticleAdditional Music is by Audio NetworkCorrection: A previous edition said that British Columbia was the only province to offer rebates on electric bikes. In fact, BC, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Yukon offer rebates on the purchase of electric bikes.We regret the error. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Avertissement : contenu lié aux pensionnats et à la colonisationLa visite du pape pour la présentation d’excuses aux peuples autochtones a provoqué diverses réflexions autour de l’histoire du catholicisme au Québec. Puis quelle est la conversation autour de la violence armée au Canada ? Emilie Nicolas anime cet épisode de Détours avec Christopher Curtis.Content warning : residential schools and colonizationEnglish: The Pope's visit to apologize to Indigenous peoples provoked various reflections on the history of Catholicism in Quebec. And how is the media talking about gun violence in Canada? Emilie Nicolas hosts this episode of Détours with Christopher Curtis. Liens : Archive Radio-Canada : Visite du pape en 1984La démesure langagière du pape François par Joseph FacalTweet Guy A. LepageTweet Jean-François LiséeLa fille sur la photo par Rima ElkouriTuerie en N.-É. : impression d’ingérence politiqueValérie Plante réagit aux incidents de violence arméeLa police : plus une solution qu'un problème par Joseph FacalCommanditaire : OxioSoutenir CANADALAND : https://canadaland.com/joinVisitez Omny Studio pour des informations autour de la confidentialité.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How many ways must healthcare break down before you can call it “collapsed”? And how can journalists be better supported when they receive threatening hate mail? Moira Wyton co-hosts with Jonathan Goldsbie.Links:CBC piece re: 'unprecedented' strain on health careGlobal news piece re: not unprecedented health care systemToronto Sun Opinion piece Brian LilleyGlobe and Mail piece re: BC researchers excluded from drug decriminalization reviewCAJ's Poisoned Well reportThe musical Tell Tale HarbourSponsors: Douglas, SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.