Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Civically Speaking Listeners, In this episode joining me are Director, Kishore Gali; Executive Director, Terresa Strohan; and, Youth Ambassador Coordinator, Nakita Funk with Saskatoon's Folkfest. We talk about the behind the scenes logistics and offerings available this year by Saskatoon's premier cultural festival operating during a second season of this pand...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners, While taking a bit of a break this 2nd pandemic summer I am opening up the Civically Speaking Vault.  In this episode, going back to 2014, Fall, to an interview with former Councillor Pat Lorje and Councillor Randy Donauer with the City of Saskatoon. It was the second episode I had done as a radio host.  And the recording was by my blackberry I had at the time.  M...

Send us Fan Mail Dear listeners, Councillor David Kirton, a Councillor with the City of Saskatoon and a journalist by trade, takes us 'Behind the Kirton' a second time with City of Saskatoon, Water Director, Russ Munro. We explore the 'waste' side of water. If you have ever wondered what happens to the water that goes down your drains or leaves from any other orifice of your ho...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thank you for tuning in to Civically Speaking. This podcast is an audio anthology of different civic voices from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and farther afield. You can listen to this show on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM in the Saskatoon area on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 pm and via this method. Please share with others. In this epi...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Civically Speaking Listeners, You are in for a real treat. Dr. Ryan Brook is an Associate Professor with the College of Agriculture and Bioresources. Dr. Brook studies wildlife ecology and health and much much more.  In this first visit to Civically Speaking, Dr. Brook shares some of his recent research around the movement of bears, wild pigs, and other mammals around our urb...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners,  Thank you for tuning into Civically Speaking.  Much appreciation.   In this episode, Dr. Kyle Anderson, a professor in the Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology Department with the University of Saskatchewan, shares some excellent information about the mechanics behind COVID19 and pathways forward.  Dr. Anderson is able to break down the mechanics of Covid19...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks Listeners for tuning in, If this is your first time listening, Civically Speaking explores the edges of all kinds of civic issues stemming from international, national, provincial and local orders.  Guests bring their own perspectives, experiences and competencies. Featured are monthly civic panels, a special monthly feature entitled Behind the Kirton at Saskatoon's Ci...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners,  Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking. In this special edition I interview a dear colleague and friend Alex T and his partner Laura. They both lived in Nelson, B.C. for the past ffour years(ish) - Alex with the City Planning Department and Laura with a non-profit focusing on technology, science and innovation as a communications expert. We talk about their exp...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Much appreciate your listening ears tuning into Civically Speaking. In this episode,  Pat Lorje, Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper - who have come to be known as members of the Saskatoon Voice Panel -share their perspectives in rapid fashion on various topical issues in the world of local, federal and provincial politics in Canada, Saskatchewan and Saskatoon.  Anti-ma...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. In this podcast bonus edition, panel members weigh in on state of our civic leadership and civic priorities. We dive into the topic of the Saskatoon Arena District. Nick Sackville, James Yachyshen, Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi join. Thanks to each of you for sharing your perspectives. Thanks for tuning in. Please sha...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in to this podcast version of Civically Speaking that aired on April 20, 2020 on Saskatoon's community radio, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM. This is the April edition of our Civics Panel. James Yachyshen, Ari Avivi, Cary Tarasoff and new to the panel, Nick Sackville join this month's discussion.   This episode focuses on first impressions of the...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in Listeners, This is Civically Speaking, the Podcast version, aired regularly on Tuesdays at 6:30 pm on Saskatoon's communty radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM. In this Part 3 episode Councillor David Kirton (and Journalist) interviews Lyn Brown, Executive Director of the Saskatoon Housing Initiatives Partnership (SHIP) and Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Chi...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, In this episode of Civically Speaking  one of our civics panels assemble again. Thanks for joining -  Ari Avi, Jeff Jackson, James Yachyshen and Cary Tarasoff.  We start out with some perspectives on COVID-19 and then turn to a discussion on federal politics and thoughts on the recent Conservative Party Convention and Opposition Party Leader, Erin O'Toole&apos...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking.  In this episode of Civically Speaking  panel members Ari Avivi, Jeff Jackson and James Yachyshen join me along with new to the panel, Cary Tarasoff  - 2020 Mayoral Candidate YXE. Two main topics are up for discussion: 1) Marquis Downs and 2) Speed Reduction Study. Really interesting dialogue with many perspectives shared...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in Civically Speaking Listeners, Much appreciation to you for your support of community radio and tuning into shows like this.  In this episode, local journalist, Phil Tank, joins to reflect on the one year anniversary of Covid-19 Pandemic hitting our community and what's topical regarding the pandemic now - think variants, vaccinations and the race for us a...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. In this bonus podcast Pat Lorje, Wendy Cooper and Janice Braden join in on a continuing discussion of pandamic related issues, musing on provincial leadership within both the governing party and opposition party, a zoom in on civics issues for a bit, and more.  And yes, we check in on our thoughts about Oprah's interview with Harry and Me...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in Dear Listeners, In this episode of Civically Speaking,  Pat Lorje, Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper join me.  Thanks women for joining the show. Much appreciation. We begin with a discussion on the latest regarding Covid-19. We quickly turn to a discussion about the impacts of COVID-19 on women including what some are terming a 'she-cession.'  We th...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in.  In this first edition of Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall, Councillor Kirton interviews Terry Schmidt - General Manger of Transportation and Construction, and Pamela Goulden-McLeod - Director of Emergency Planning at the City of Saskatoon.  Specifically in this edition, Councillor Kirton interviews...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in Listeners, This week I am delighted to have our monthly Civics Panel gather. This round, Ari Avivi, Wendy Cooper and James Yachyshen join. We touch base on the latest goings on at Saskatoon's City Hall. Topics include: Covid-19 response, civic facilities, community patrols, safety, community and engagement, Have a listen.  Share with others. Be engaged. ...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, In this episode, colleague Courtney Gosselin (Johnson) joins Civically Speaking to share some of her professional experiences and perspectives.  Courtney is currently the Transportation Market Leader, Western Canada at GHD based out of the Greater Vancouver Metropolitan Area.  Courtney began her professional career in Saskatchewan. She was born in Regina and migrat...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Welcome to Part 1 of a new  on-going series that will be co-hosted  with Saskatoon Ward 3 Councillor, David Kirton. In this first part we introduce Councillor Kirton  and give him an opportunity to share with us some of his earliest insights upon becoming Ward 3 Councillor.  We probe into what some of the earliest experiences Councillor Kirton has had as a new Coun...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Listeners, In this Podcast Bonus episode Jay Yachyshen, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi join me in checking in thoughts on how things are going with folks around the pandemic. We chat about the vaccine roll-out in Saskatchewan and a host of other related items. Have a listen. And if you have something you'd like to add to the discussion, drop me a note and will be sure to fold...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners, Thanks for tuning in to Season 4 of the Podcast version of Civically Speaking.  In this episode I thank panel members Ari Avivi, James Yachyshen and Jeff Jackson for joining. We dive into some current goings on at Saskatoon's City Hall.  And, we touch base on some recent happenings at Regina's City Hall.  Transparency, engagement, motions, and capital pr...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. In this episode I am honoured to have Christine Hrudka as a guest on the show.  Christine is a pharmacist by profession and we dive into the world of pharmacy. Christine is the past Chair of the Canadian Pharmacists Association, an advocate for women in leadership and entrepreneurship, a pharmacy business owner, speaker,...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year, In this episode we begin the year with a focus on community planning with panel guests Brenda Wallace, Brittany Beckie and Alan Wallace. Please have a listen.  Share with others. We discuss technology, space, engagement, density, sustainability and more. Thanks for tuning into community radio. Make CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM a regular stop on your daily audio journal. Civica...