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

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners,   We go to the boards...okay a poor hockey analogy...go Canadian teams (why must they compete to be 1?)...on safety, and what the stats suggest, what our colleague Phil Tank shares, and what a local MP tries to assign to another politician.  And then we move on to election modernization and more.  Have a listen.  Support community radio.  Civi...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. We talk the latest initiative to increase safety on Saskatoon's buses; we muse about the latest candidate rumblings; and we congratulate the new Chief of Police, Cam McBride.  Have a listen. Share with others. And be sure to support community radio and local podcasts, just like this. Civically Speaking, Lenore Swystun with Christina Chern...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Almost May! Time is flying. We share the latest we know re Saskatoon's municipal election. It isn't much except to share about the changes re municipal boundaries and where you can find election information.  We focus on some recent business changes in Saskatoon. Blue Diamond. Merlin Ford Motors. And touch on bike lanes and a few other items. We the...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks again for tuning in.  In this episode Christina and I dive into a recent announcement by the City of Saskatoon's Public Library - sharing that four libraries will be reducing their hours due to safety issues.  This leads into a deeper discussion about third spaces; what they are and how important these spaces our to creating community cohesion, vi...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Mid-April - upcoming Federal budget hits today - we'll have recorded prior to it being released - but some contents known already.  Gordon Androsoff joins while Christina not able to make today's show.  Gord and I go all over the place - from damns and food and water and security to the un-housed and housing and community based organizations and adv...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, We are back this week after a little Spring Break. Thanks for your patience. Today we discuss the Solar eclipse that happened that had many a community in parts of Mexico, the USA and eastern Canada seeing the shadow of the moon during the day.  Very cool. Now, sadly, our 45% peek at this (a partial eclipse in Saskatchewan) was obstructed by clouds. But none the le...

Send us Fan Mail Howdy Listeners, Hope you are enjoying the week before some bunny times come to be ... We get into the provincial budget - not so much the deets - but the feel - the message overall - what does this mean in an election year? Have a listen.  Support community radio. Be safe this coming long weekend. Thanks much for tuning in. Civically Speaking,  Lenore with Christina Civically Spe...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Welcome to the show, Samantha Yaholnitsky. A communicator, political operative and much more... We go around the issues provincially and municipally.  Have a listen.  Support local media especially community radio and shows just like this.  Civically speaking, Lenore Swystun  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, It's a motley smattering of early March days as we reset after a week off. Christina Cherneskey recording from her home studio and myself from the WHL's home arena in Prince Albert - we muse about a few different happenings in the civic arena and give a few shout outs to local and international Canadians doing good. Have a listen. Apologies now for the so...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, We reassemble one of our Civically Speaking Panels. And we go far, wide and deep. Ending with a rapid round of key Saskatoon political issues.  Yes, we are ratcheting it up - with back at it panel members, Cary Tarasoff and James Yachyshen.  International, national, provincial, and municipal rounds.  Thanks for supporting community radio and shows just like this. M...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thx for tuning in.  Prognostications Messaging.  Issues.  Who When  What DEEDS and more... Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners, In this episode we dive into the first to perhaps be sharing they are interested in running for the Mayoral position. And a whole bunch more.  Have a listen... Warm regards, Lenore Swystun Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Slightly out of order. Here is the show that aired the week I was away. Christina Cherneskey and Phil Tank discuss what it means when an Incumbent Mayor steps away and much more. Have a listen. Exercise your democratic muscles.  And, be sure to hug a loved one a little closer. Love you, Mom, Lenore on behalf of Christina Cherneskey and myself for Civically Sp...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Civically Speaking Listeners, With heavy heart my Mom passed away last Tuesday. Thank you to Christina Cherneskey and Phil Tank for carrying the show. I will have that episode uploaded soon. In the meantime, I am back on air- as Mom understood the importance of this show - and really appreciated the latest civic news. Have a listen. A tribute to my Mom, Annie Swystun, and the...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners, Joining us this week. Regular and one of our favourite guest's, Phil Tank, StarPhoenix Columnist and Digital Opinion Editor.  We serve up Saskatchewan Provincial Politics as our main course.  Have a listen. Stay with an ear to the ground from now till Fall Election time. No doubt the earth will be moving on a daily basis. Civically speaki...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, We have a full show today - discussing the recently announced emergency shelter in Sutherland; and then pivoting to a whole bunch of other stories.  Cancellation of pipes as part of provincial pathways to helping people living with addictions to recent announcement about the CAO of the Saskatoon Public Library leaving, and and and... Have a listen. Please sup...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks always for tuning in. Christina Cherneskey and I have a lot of fun putting together each week's show - and bringing you snippets from all corners of the civic world. In this episode we touch on the upcoming Teacher's Strike in Saskatchewan; the request for a restricted number of pets in City of Saskatoon bylaws; what size do you want your black car...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year Listeners, Hope you were able to have a good end of year and beginning of year festivities. Indeed, it is 2024. Already. And we start off with just that...'24  and then we head down some rabbit holes regarding equity and representation on boards, what do we see municipality as we head toward a Fall Election, likewise, provincially, and then we head into a smatt...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Christina Cherneskey and I are back in full force - reviewing the latest civic activities in Saskatoon and farther afield. Tune in and find out what we mean by certain herky jerky ways... And have a safe and happy holiday season. Civically speaking, Lenore Swystun Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Happiest of the New year, May our civic muscles work to their utmost best this year - as we exercise them in a number of different ways. This year we vote in municipal and provincial ways, at the very least, for those residing in Saskatchewan. Have a listen as we review activities over the last year and have a look see forward. Prognostications can be so much fun! Appreciation. Gr...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Hoping you had a good Family Long Weekend.   Today on Civically Speaking, Christina Cherneskey and I begin by sharing some sad news about a Saskatoon community champion and long-time media and sports personality. Heath Mulligan (Muggli) passed away this weekend. Hugs out to his wife, Lori Coolican, and the rest of his wonderful family.  During the early years...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners, In our recent episode, my co-host Christina Cherneskey and I had the opportunity to sit down with Gord Androsoff, the Executive Director of CHEP Good Food Inc. Our discussion delved into the impactful work CHEP is doing in our communities, particularly under the current socio-political and economic conditions. This episode invites you to conte...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners, Back again as a guest, planning colleague Eric Westberg shares an outside inside perspective based on observations from his recent visit back to Saskatoon. A place where Eric continues to have tethers and hopes to be back one day.  Observations on back lane housing, sub-divisions, 20th Street, Riversdale, Downtown, emergency shelters and more.  Have a listen. Than...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners... With our special third co-host, Sara Wheelwright, we dive into the recently released Provincial Budget Mid-year Update. We talk about this implications of this and pundit away about what this may or may not mean as we head into an Election year provincially and locally in Fall 2024. Sara also sheds some further light on the on-going subtopic...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Flying solo today.   Part 1..had fun breaking down recent funding for Transit..what pot paying for what..always lots of learnings in the details. Part 2..jumped into what we knew at time of recording about the Federal Economic Update and landed on  proposed emegency shelter location in Saskatoon and response and feedback from neighbours, local City Councillor...