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Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in Listeners, David Kirton, Host of Saskatchewan Afternoon on NewsTalkSports 650 CKOM, together with Phil Tank, Reporter with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, join me for another rousing round of discussions about Saskatoon's upcoming civic election. We also touch base briefly on where things are at with the upcoming provincial election and share some quick though...

Send us Fan Mail Hi Listeners, In this podcast bonus edition Ari Avivi, Jeff Jackson and myself dig a bit deeper into what we're seeing, hearing, theorizing and otherwising about the upcoming election. These are views only intended to inspire, to question, to have us all dig a little deeper to become better informed and understanding of the civic landscape these days. Landscape that is becomi...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in Podcast Listeners, In the ramp up to the elections this coming Fall - Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi have been joining me to share the latest on the civic races - at the Mayoral and Council level.  In this episode we talk too about the nature of civic politics and the shift (or not) toward more partisan based politics at the local level. Tune in and be sure to cat...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you for tuning in Civically Speaking Listeners, In this bonus podcast edition, Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Wendy Cooper share in further thoughts and ideas about the upcoming provincial election and beyond. Together we talk about possibilities about a third party - what might that mean - including considerations about what might post partisan politics look like. What issue...

Send us Fan Mail Thank you Listeners for tuning into Civically Speaking originally broadcast on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, CFCR.ca 90.5 FM. In this episode of Civically Speaking, panel members Pat Lorje, Janice Braden and Wendy Cooper join me to discuss aspects of the upcoming Saskatchewan provincial election - especially as it comes in the midst of a Pandemic and leading of...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners,  Earlier this summer I say down virtually with planning colleague and former student, Brittney Beckie to talk about the unusual experience of taking on a new planning job in the midst of a pandemic.  Lots of interesting sharings and perspectives about regional and community planning, switching jobs while also reconciling one's roles during COVID-19, how...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Civically Speaking Listeners,  In this direct to podcast bonus edition we continue our discussion about the upcoming civic election with Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson. Candidates, issues, considerations. All kinds of things tossed about with some extra spice and herbs.  Be mindful these are opinions shared intended to spur listeners to do their own homework and research to hope...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Civically Speaking Listeners, Much appreciate you tuning in to Civically Speaking.  In this episode, that first aired on CFCR.ca 90.5 FM in Saskatoon on Tuesday, June 28 2020, Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson continue with me in a discussion about the upcoming civic election and provincial election - in a Saskatoon context. Candidates, issues, and considerations.  Of note, Ar...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Civically Speaking Listeners, In this episode of Civically Speaking David Kirton, Afternoon Host on CKOM Newstalk Radio and Reporter, Phil Tank, with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix join in on a discussion about the upcoming civic election and provincial election in light of us being in the midst of a pandemic.  We discuss considerations around the mayoral and council races includ...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, In this episode of Civically Speaking, we pick up right where we left off in our last episode with Professor Joe Garcea, and planning colleagues Colleen Yates and Brenda and Alan Wallace, talking about planning, engagement, politics and COVID-19.  In this second round we consider how might the Fall Elections be affected by COVID-19, with a particular focus on...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, In this podcast episode of Civically Speaking which aired on Saskatoon's Community Radio Station CFCR'90.5 FM on June 30 2020 show at 630 pm, we talked Planning and Politics within the context of COVID-19.  Thank you to guests Dr. Joe Garcea, Political Science Professor at the University of Saskatchewan together with planning colleagues, Alan Wallac...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. In this bonus direct to podcast show, Jordan Gesiar and I continue our discussion around planning and health. We start with a question Jordan posed at the end of our pre-recorded to air show talking about linkages found between planning, design and the top 10 causes of death in North America. We then go deeper turning to...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Everyone,  In this episode, Jordan Gasior, a Regional and Urban Planning Colleague and current nursing student, shares some interesting perspectives with respect to the interconnectivity between health and planning.  And, we contemplate this within the context of a pandemic. Tune in. This show gives one lots to ponder. And hint, there is a bonus direct to podcast edition.  T...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Civically Speaking Listeners,  Please have a listen to this direct to podcast bonus edition of Civically Speaking with Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson. We talk about Saskatoon City Council and considerations and issues as we head into a municipal election this Fall. Thanks guys for your passionate dynamic banter. Views are in the moment and intended to provoke, invoke and get us...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners,  In this episode of Civically Speaking, broadcast first on Saskatoon's community radio station, CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM, regular panel members, Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi, join me to weigh in on Saskatoon City Council.  We share some thoughts, perspectives, challenges and frustrations we are hearing about in the community through our various journeys or experiencing...

Send us Fan Mail In this direct to podcast version of Civically Speaking I chat with Uyen Huynh, an Athena Leadership recipient recognized for her efforts in helping marginalized people back in her home country of Vietnam. Now, continuing with efforts, right from the onset of COVID-19 in Saskatoon, to sew and get masks out to front line workers and Saskatoon's most vulnerable - before masks b...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast version of Civically Speaking, University of Saskatchewan Professors and colleagues Dr. Jill Blakley, Dr. Avi Akkerman, Dr. Ehab Diab and Professional Associate Glen Grismer share some thoughtful insights and considerations regarding community planning, urban design and more in light of COVID-19.  Think opportunities, think ability to shift the narrative, look what...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Everyone, I hope everyone had a good long weekend. Today, sharing an episode from June 7th, 2016, where I interviewed the late Jordon Cooper - an Urbanist and Journalist for the Star Phoenix. Missing Jordon. He would have a lot to say during these Covid-19 times.  Be well everyone. Stay safe. And, please remember to support community radio starting with Saskatoon's comm...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Civically Speaking I spend some time reflecting on questions we are thinking about regarding public spaces, design, business post Covid-19. How might we need to think about our roadways, sidewalks, public transit, large public spaces, shared economies like Uber and Air B and B, and beyond.... You can listen to me straining through the show - living in the groan...

Send us Fan Mail In this pre-recorded show Ari Avivi and Jeff Jackson join me to discuss the current state of Saskatoon's civic affairs during this COVID-19 pandemic. And, we discuss this in light of today being the first day of Phase One ReOpen Saskatchewan and a day when the largest number of new cases of COVID-19 occurred in northern Saskatchewan. We talk civic priorities, budgets, communi...

Send us Fan Mail In this podcast bonus podcast with Jeff Jackson and Ari Avivi - we continue our discussion about the state of civic affairs in Saskatoon during Covid-19 times. And dig a little deeper on managing expectations and re-opening to a new normal in Saskatoon, in Saskatchewan, and beyond.  Have a listen. Share. And be sure to support local.  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan&apo...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Civically Speaking Direct to Podcast (typically rebroadcast from Saskatoon's CFCR 90.5 FM) COVID-19 Week 7, our Saskatoon View Panel of Janice Braden, Pat Lorje, and Wendy Cooper, join the show.  We chat about recent international activities, then jump to Canada, and closer to home, the recent move by the city to ReOpen Saskatchewan. Have a listen. Thanks W...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Civically Speaking, pre-recorded on Monday evening to air during Civically Speaking's regular scheduled time on Tuesdays at 60 pm, Dr. Hassan Masri joins me to share some key messages and learnings as a physician dealing with COVID-19 on the front lines in Saskatoon.  Dr. Masri shares key information and learings about COVID-19 on multi-media platforms incl...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Civically Speaking, regular panel members Wendy Cooper and Pat Lorje share some personal stories and observations during their stay at home during COVID-19 times.  IN one story, Pat shares her experience of being at the RUH and the test she had (where fortunately she was found to not have COVID019). Wendy shares what it's like to hang at home with her intro...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listening Folks, In this episode of Civically Speaking, veteran journalists, David Kirton and Phil Tank, join me to share some of their observations about COVID-19. We touch on a range of topics - including what Phil's doing to re-arrange his digs - to what David is watching on television these days. And yes, very much, we get into the depths of the seriousness of the i...