Canadian Prepper Podcast

    News -   Alan - https://steinbachonline.com/local/fridge-compressor-causes-fire a SHORT article referencing a small fire in southeastern Manitoba. This one was knocked down quickly, but certainly frames the concept that fires can happen anywhere at any time.   Eric - City of Edmonton Audit report finds gaps in the city's emergency preparedness plan   https://edmontonjournal.com/news/local-news...

  Alan -  https://www.vox.com/2019/6/11/18659676/flood-midwest-nebraska-iowa-forecast   Flooding is still rampant across the US. The direct effect is on lives and transportation, the longer term effect is that less available land and shorter growing seasons mean that produce and meat costs are going to rise significantly. Further down the road, the cost of insurance is going to rise to cover the l...

News  https://www.kelownacapnews.com/news/vernon-man-arrested-for-alleged-break-and-enter-and-stabbing/   Break and enter in Kelowna ends in stabbing   First wildfire of the season. In a traditional fire-prone area, they weren’t ready because it was ‘too early’.   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fraser-lake-lejac-wildfire-evacuation-order-1.5132870   Civil asset forfeiture laws com...

News -   Ian -  Bill C-71 will pass the senate 3rd reading Monday. Eric - Edmontonians learn about emergency preparedness at annual event   https://globalnews.ca/news/5267340/edmonton-emergency-preparedness-annual-event/ Liberals Deny Tony Clement's Claim About ‘Secret Plan’ To Ban Legal Guns   https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2019/05/09/tony-clement-secret-plan-firearms-ban_a_23723860/   PODCAST CHA...

This week we cover off some basics in vehicle preparedness   News -   Alan - Venezuelan Gov’t using military force against citizens, 4 dead, 200+ injured and 200+ detained in ONE clash https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/venezuela-maduro-calls-military-unity-1.5119738   Ian - Alberta premiere tables ‘turn off the taps legislation ‘   https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.cbc.ca/amp/1.5117803   Calgary blizzar...

  News -   Alan - https://www.vox.com/science-and-health/2019/3/29/18287342/mozambique-cyclone-idai-cholera-how-to-help   Cyclone fallout continues with lack of sanitary conditions leading to a cholera outbreak   Ian - Emergency preparedness week May 5-11   https://www.canada.ca/en/public-safety-canada/campaigns/emergency-preparedness-week.html?mc_cid=03fb04790e&mc_eid=57fca06f3e   Eric - Flooding...

Gardening for Preppers   Alan - https://reliefweb.int/report/mozambique/cyclone-idai-one-month-food-shortages-outpacing-funding   Food shortages 4 weeks post-landing of a cyclone in Mozambique, Malawi, Zimbabwe. Weather and accessibility are big issues here   https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/cuba-castro-shortages-trump-1.5092931   Government policies in Cuba forcing food shortages for the people (I’l...

NEWS - No links yet BUT: Nebraska is pretty much entirely under water. Central ontario is bracing for high winds, although not Newfoundland high.   https://www.cnbc.com/2019/03/11/the-brexit-preppers-who-say-they-wont-fight-over-the-last-loaf-of-bread.html Brexit prepping is real, and with the sunset date only a couple of weeks off, anyone not already prepared may be out of luck says a Londoner. I...

News -   Ian   https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2019/03/venezuela-suffers-blackout-month-190326055858552.html   Eric -- https://www.zerohedge.com/news/2019-03-21/least-83-dead-after-overloaded-ferry-sinks-iraqs-tigris-river   https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.cnn.com/cnn/world/live-news/norway-cruise-ship-evacuated/index.html   Alan - http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20190319-what-happens-when-the-food...

News -   Alan - https://business.financialpost.com/investing/a-recession-is-coming-and-maybe-a-bear-market-too FP predicts a recession. Although the Libs deny it, we’re overdue   https://www.cnn.com/videos/us/2019/03/05/california-missing-sisters-found-woods-survival-es-vpx.cnn two girls, 5 and 8, spend the weekend lost in the woods. Survival training from the local 4H club kept them going. Looks...

  News - Alan- man in Oregon survives 5 days in his car with his dog. Eats nothing but hot sauce packets from taco bell. https://globalnews.ca/news/5018586/man-stuck-snow-5-days-survives-taco-hot-sauce/ (taco bell gave him a year’s free food. Gross) North Korea building a launch site https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-47504723 Venezuela closes border to block aid shipments. The government has res...

News - SNC Lavalin and Trudeau, for another night.  Will be a good one!   https://www.rt.com/op-ed/452696-trudeau-corruption-scandal-fraud/ Ian -  Indian bombing Pakistan, suspected training camp, first incursion since 1971.  Two nuclear powers escalating once again….   https://edition.cnn.com/2019/02/26/india/india-pakistan-line-of-control-incursion-intl/index.html   Further - Indian planes downe...

Ep 14 - Our pet Tinfoil hat theories   News -   Alan - https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/b-c-measles-outbreak-33-students-staff-asked-to-stay-home-from-schools-1.5025834  measles outbreak in BC thanks to the anti-vaccination movement (or the government trying to control the population)   https://globalnews.ca/news/4918589/trans-canada-highway-avalanche-control/ related stories about...

  Ep 13 - Basic Orienteering   Eric –Welcome to episode #13 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, Finding your way.   recorded Feb 13, 2019.   My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show.  I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over relian...

Ep 12 -Physical Fitness in prepping   Eric –Welcome to episode #12 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast, Fitness in prepping.   recorded Feb 2, 2019.   News -   Alan - after the brutal cold of the past week, rain expected for 48 hours. Are your preps safe from flooding? https://globalnews.ca/news/4907009/polar-vortex-canada/   Ian - Winnipeg Colder than the Poles or Mars   https://globalnews.ca/news/49...

  News -   Manitoba pilot rescued off lake.  No food with him.   https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/pilot-rescued-manitoba-lake-1.4981683   Venezuela has had a coup.  New president with Trump’s Backing.   https://www.reuters.com/article/us-venezuela-politics/venezuelans-march-against-maduro-u-s-mulls-recognizing-rival-guaido-idUSKCN1PH08T?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=twitter   Christine Lagau...

Ep 10 – Ham Radio   Yellow vest bank run   https://www.google.ca/amp/s/amp.france24.com/en/20190111-france-yellow-vest-protesters-call-run-banks-macron-economy-money-taxes-police   80,00 troops deployed against yellow vests   https://thehill.com/policy/international/425046-paris-authorities-deploy-80000-security-forces-in-ninth-weekend-of   Brits Prepping for Brexit   https://www.thestar.com/news/...

Ep 9 - WATER Eric –Welcome to episode #9 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast. Water (first of a few I’m sure:) My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show.  I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during...

Ep 8 - First Aid Eric –Welcome to episode #8 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast…First Aid!  My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show. I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, such...

  Ep 7 CDN vs American Prepping Eric –Welcome to episode #7 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast…CDN vs American Prepping….My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show.  I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Serv...

Ep 6 - Getting the Family involved.   Eric –Welcome to episode #6 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast…First Youtube LIVE! Getting the family involved. . . My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show.  I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed a...

Intro Eric –Welcome to episode #5 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast… Post Deer Hunting. . . My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show.  I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, su...

Intro   Eric –Welcome to episode #4 of the Canadian Prepper Podcast… Pre Deer Hunting. . . My name is Eric, and I’m the host of the show.  I am based in southern Ontario. I’m a hunter, target shooter, HAM radio operator (VE3EPN), and computer geek. I got into preparedness when I was working front line in emergency services and witnessed an over reliance on Emergency Services during major events, s...

In this episode there is a new co-host! Ian joins the Canadian Prepper Podcast as a co-host. Eric and Ian discuss how they have improved their personal preparedness, and specifically Ian touches on rain water collection and a calculator that can assist with determining how much rain water you can collect from your homes roof. https://www.watercache.com/resources/rainwater-collection-calculator   E...

In this episode I explain some of the ways to study for, and ultimately write the amateur (HAM) radio exam to receive your amateur radio operators licence in Canada. I also explain some basic radios that can be used and where to find settings to gain access to local HAM repeaters.