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      Hey, remember the regular ole, seasonal flu shot? We still need it, despite that other shot getting all the attention. And our medical officer of health tells us why the flu shot is as important as ever. Those stone walls near Kirkfield look mighty imposing – and they're filled with ...

      The beloved LEX is back. It won’t be exactly the same, but its GM, Harry Stoddart, says it’ll be pretty darn close – right down to kids’ cotton candy consumption. “Hey, they can’t say that? Can they?” Lawyer Jason Ward does a great job of explaining slander, libel and defamation. ...

      The #OurOakville Podcast hosts, Daniel Ridsdale and Nabeel Rahman, discuss the importance of building a sense of belonging. Through their roles as the town’s Community Development Specialists they share insights from their journey engaging with residents young and old. Together, they reflect on the value in building community capacity and ...

      In effort to continue dialogue, relationships, trust, and understand, the podcast invites local Indigenous community member Angela Bellegarde to share their experience of belonging in Oakville. Julian Kingston, Supervisor of the Oakville Museum, joins the conversation to learn how our community museum can improve the stories we share.

      June is National Indigenous History Month. To continue the path of learning Indigenous history, the podcast welcomes special guest Darin Wybenga, Traditional Knowledge and Land Use Coordinator with the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation. Darin brings his wisdom and knowledge of history to bring context and understanding to the ...

      The podcast welcomes Matthew and Phi from the Positive Space Network, and Marcus Logan from the Oakville Public Library, to discuss the significance of Pride Month and the importance of community inclusion for members of the LGBTQ2S+ community. The Positive Space Network builds community and creates safer spaces for 2SLGBTQ+ ...

      The podcast looks to celebrate June is Seniors Month in a conversation with Heather Thompson, Manager of Age-Friendly Halton, and Ruth Sheridan, a resident and senior volunteer. Heather and Ruth share their insights towards how residents can reduce isolation and loneliness and ensure that older adults are valued throughout the ...

      If you’ve been dining INside a restaurant recently, you know all about flashing that pass. St-Dave’s Diner owner Jason Hore discusses the pluses – and challenges – with it. And how his staff – and regulars - make it all worth it. Lindsay’s Mark Doble is, arguably, the biggest fan ...

      Pam and Wally Koekebakker are a super busy, community-minded, socially-conscious couple. But they still, somehow, find time to care for (previously unwanted) donkeys. Mickaël Durand didn’t let shutdowns keep his croissants (and all his wonderful baked goods) out of the hands of far away loyal customers. He loaded up, buckled ...

      Vaccines are now plentiful. But what if that customer – or employee – refuses it? Lawyer Jason Ward gives us the legal implications of such a…choice. We revisit one of our very first interview guests. Tony’s Pizza co-owner Greg Andrews was a positive guy at the start of that first ...

      There are unique challenges in vaccinating the population of Kawartha Lakes – and our medical officer of health, Natalie Bocking, is up to that challenge. Close Kicks’s first single, The House We Built, was already a hit. But then one of the country’s biggest podcasts called and made it bigger. ...

      Dr. Sheila-Mae Young discusses her experiences of childrens' reactions to getting the COVID-19 vaccine and strategies for making children feel more open to getting vaccinated.

      Selina Reevie’s peaceful protest in support of BLM. Lisa Miller’s Cat and Fiddle makes take-out work. A (not so) slight change in wedding planning. An update from hairstylist Kim Murphy. Students weigh in on virtual learning. Nancy Payne’s Kawartha road trip yields cool olives – and more.

      Wes Hahn talks about expectations for the coming school year, having learned from experiences of the past year, navigating the challenges imposed by the pandemic. Mark Mitchell lived and worked alongside the Afghan people, mentoring and training the Afghan police force. He comments on the recent takeover of the government ...

      A twice-monthly news magazine program, with interviews and documentaries, about the people and issues surrounding this city [Kawartha Lakes] in Central Ontario. Podcasts hosted and produced by Denis Grignon (Feb 2020 – Present.) Podcast available for listening and downloading on Podbean, iTunes, and Spotify platforms.

      Music: Anywhen You Say by Cheel (R&B & Soul) Available via YouTube Audio Library...