Annex Business Media: Podcasts

Members of law enforcement face traumatic incidents quite often as they carry out their duties. But how can we support those members as they return to work? In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder is joined by Chief Mental Health Officer Derek Sienko and RCMP S/Sgt. Ray Savage to talk about the National Reintegration Program, how first responders return to work after t...

Bakers Journal editor Colleen Cross speaks with Karen Bornarth, Executive Director, Bread Bakers Guild of America, about the BBGA’s Bakery Leadership Circle and an exciting artisan bread panel Karen is leading at the Baking Association of Canada’s Bakery Showcase in Toronto in May. In this podcast we’ll answer these questions and more: What is the Bakery Leadership Circle? Who should participate?...

With the rise in flexible work schedules, hybrid environments and coworking spaces, the need for security is paramount. How can organizations reassure their employees that their belongings are protected, even when they might not be present? Nikki Seidman, Coworking and Corporate Smart Office Engagement Manager for Salto Systems, shares strategies and solutions for employers looking to keep their s...

Cannabis lawyer Rob Laurie shares his journey into law fueled by a desire to advocate for those without a voice. Between the legal complexities that shape the future, coupled with the challenges of conservative ideologies, still there is hope for progress. Laurie reflects on the importance of bringing authentic experiences to the table, “from Copperhead Road to Wall Street (or Bay Street), and bac...

VueReal is an organization manufacturing advanced displays using novel transfer technology. The organization is looking to reduce the emissions in LED displays and is working with universities and commercial partners to expand its footprint.

The Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing has developed the TrilliumGIS, an interactive map showing all manufacturing facilities across Ont., and the organization’s Managing Director, Brendan Sweeney, joined us to talk about the implications, its possible uses, and what’s next for his team.

Moral injury is widely understudied, especially where it concerns first responders and veterans. Because of this, moral injury is seen differently by officers, leaders, and clinicians. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder is joined by Chief Mental Health Officer Derek Sienko, Lucie Tremblay, who is a retired deputy chief of Via Rail Canada and retired Senior Officer...

ventureLAB’s VP of the Hardware Catalyst Initiative, Avinash Persaud, sits down with us to talk about semiconductors, their shortage and ongoing development within Canada, and where the industry is headed as start-ups continue their advanced mfg. journey in Canada.

There are different types of maintenance strategies for a manufacturing facility. Predictive maintenance is a condition-based type of strategy, focused on implementing IoT sensors that read data at all times, enabling an intelligent data acquisition that helps address the issue of having a maintenance worker onsite to monitor or read specific data out of a machine. Industries are looking to implem...

Founder, COO and master grower of Pineapple Buds, Kyra Horvath, discusses operations at her micro cultivation facility in Oliver, B.C. located on the Osoyoos Indian Band. From cultivation origins to QA and workforce efficiencies, join in the conversation with a grower from the new generation who’s playing a role in helping pivot the Canadian cannabis market.

Explore the intricacies of Canada's forest industry in 2023 through an insightful podcast featuring CFI editor Jennifer Ellson and Chris Duncan, national leader of forestry and forest products services at MNP. Despite global challenges, softwood lumber prices stabilize, sawmills break even, and AI and automation offer exciting prospects. Join the conversation on market resilience, industry highs,...

Mental health is a topic Blue Line, The Podcast has looked at before, and as much talk as there has been in law enforcement about removing the stigma of seeking help, it still exists. In this episode, editor Brittani Schroeder is joined by Chief Mental Health officer Derek Sienko to talk about the mental health challenges faced by police officers, and where the change might need to come from. Dere...

This is the story of Genevieve Newton, director of cultivation at Stewart Farms, and winner of the 2023 Top Grower Award for the standard LP category. From a social work background to a leading role in commercial cannabis, Newton shares how her connection to the plant helped carve a unique path to triumph and national recognition. Explore the intersection of heritage and cannabis expertise in this...

A crucial part of any officer’s career is the extensive training they go through. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder speaks with Insp. Nadine Wagner of the Calgary Police Service about training at CPS, and why the Chief Crowfoot Learning Centre is key to ensuring their officers are given the necessary skills before taking the next step in their careers.

Electric motors, those unsung heroes of industry, play a pivotal role in powering everything around us. But when they fail or underperform, it can lead to unplanned downtime – the archenemy of maintenance managers. In this podcast episode we'll cover our top tips for spare-motor-management and how efficiency standards will impact production facilities in the coming decade.

Machine vision technologies are of paramount importance to manufacturers today. They enable precise and automated quality control, ensuring products meet high-quality standards. By automating inspection processes, these technologies increase manufacturing efficiency, reduce labor costs, and minimize errors. Additionally, machine vision ensures regulatory compliance and traceability. The data and a...

Ground Water Canada has interviewed Darell Lepper, owner of Lakeland Drilling Ltd. in St. Paul, Alta., who is the inaugural recipient of Ground Water Canada’s Distinguished Driller Award. In this podcast, Darell talks about his career and the state of the industry.

Earlier this year, the calls for bail reform were being made by both police leadership and province Premiers across Canada. Chief Mark Neufeld of the Calgary Police Service was among them, and has spoken up on this issue many times, hoping change will soon be made. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder speaks with Chief Neufeld on this important topic, and what our n...

Bakers Journal editor Colleen Cross speaks with Robyn Haley, co-owner with her husband Shawn Haley of Erwin’s Fine Baking & Delicatessen in Kamloops, B.C. Robyn and Shawn Haley, co-owners of Erwin’s Fine Baking & Delicatessen, in Kamloops, B.C., are looking to retire. Wanting to cover their retirement and also to give other entrepreneurs a strong start in the business, they devised a skills-based...

Join us as we sit down with President of CMC Inc. Natalia Stephen, as she shares Compound Metal Coating’s journey, its work manufacturing, and the unique challenges of the environmental revolution.

Turf & Rec has interviewed Randy Booker, superintendent at Otter Creek Golf Club in Otterville, Ont., who is speaking about his experiences practising regenerative soil science. The six-part podcast series concludes with this episode.

Mental health is a major topic in the first responders community, and having access to mental health supports and resources is of the utmost importance. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder sat down with Stephanie Samuels and Jim Alvarez of CopLine to talk about mental health, the stigma officers face, research being done into concussions and their effects, and why...

Turf & Rec has interviewed Randy Booker, superintendent at Otter Creek Golf Club in Otterville, Ont., who is speaking about his experiences practising regenerative soil science. The six-part podcast series will continue with new episodes every two weeks.

Turf & Rec has interviewed Randy Booker, superintendent at Otter Creek Golf Club in Otterville, Ont., who is speaking about his experiences practising regenerative soil science. The six-part podcast series will continue with new episodes every two weeks.

The policing of today looks vastly different from the policing of 30 to 40 years ago; however, recruitment, retention, training and serving the community are still of the utmost importance. In this episode of Blue Line, The Podcast, editor Brittani Schroeder was joined by Deputy Chief Raj Gill of the Calgary Police Service to talk about policing in Calgary, how policing is changing in Canada and w...