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

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in Listeners, Joining Christina and I this week, panel members, Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi, for a Part 2 discussion on our new expanded Civically Speaking show format. CFCR 90.5 FM  generously offered us an extended time so we can go even more in depth on various civic issues. In this episode it is impressive how quickly time flies when geeking out on some of Sa...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation.  In this week's episode I am joined by co-host,  Christina Cherneskey and panel members Yachyshen, Ari Avivi, and Cary Tarasoff. In the round we touch on a number of Saskatoon City Council issues. Think budgets, waste (literally and figuratively), engagement and more.  Each sharing respective perspectives, opinions and...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners, In this week's episode, Christina Cherneskey and I do a couple of quick laps on a few different issues - Reporting in - Province of Saskatchewan announces a new CRISP reporting mechanism for Covid 19 and more...cough cough. We then head onto the Canadian Emergency Act - Federal Hearing - was the call necessary or not? Americ...

Send us Fan Mail Many thanks Dear Listeners, For tuning into Civically Speaking and tuning into community radio on CFCR and community radio channels around the world. We are happy to bring you a feel good story for these times in the name of Walter White and a wonderful reunion with his family after 3+ years.  And sadly, more news from Ukraine in an attack-like way. Darn it anyways to the conflict...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners, Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. Much appreciation. We have James Yachyshen and Darcy Warrington joining us again to debrief on the latest Provincial By-Election results from Saskatoon Meewasin. We then turn our attention to a discussion about the Saskatoon Lighthouse and the stopping of provincial funding - and need to find new places for emergency she...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation. In this episode, Christina Cherneskey and I do a bit of de-brief on the results of the recent Saskatoon Meewasin By-Election.  Nathaniel Teed, NDP, is the unofficial new MLA for the constituency. Congratulations to Nathaniel and thank you to all who stepped up as candidates.  We ask a number of questions and share some very...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. First up, be sure to donate to our annual 'Find Your Frequency' FM-Phasis fundraiser. Visit cfcr.ca and please make a donation in the name of Civically Speaking. Grab a chance at some cool swag, or collect a tax receipt, and, have your name put in for a chance to be on this show. During this episode, Christina Cherneskey and I, along...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners, So much appreciation for your support. And, speaking of support. It's our annual Community Radio FM-Phasis Fundraising campaign. Please support CFCR.ca by donating. And be sure to mention this show, for extra brownie points! We are aiming to raise as much funds as we can to keep this show and the whole menu of shows on CFCR...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners, it has been quite the long weekend in Saskatchewan. And stories are still evolving involving separate incidents where dangerous people are still at large - one story about a number of stabbings in multiple locations; and in another story - about a  shooting incident. With dangerous offenders at large - hearts go out to the famili...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, And just like that, we are back into Fall. Schools starting up. Harvest underway. And, new episodes coming to you here from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and locations nearby. Christina Cherneskey flies solo this show - while I am away caring about a Mom and brother.  She catches us up on the latest news regarding where Saskatoon's proposed new arena may go. ...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Listeners, This week Christina Cherneskey and I touch on a few news worthy stories from our province and elsewhere. Health care, airports, and Ukraine feature prominently in our discussions. Have a great rest of summer. Time is quickly running out as we pivot toward Fall (say it ain't so).  Thanks for supporting community radio. Civically speaking , Leno...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, It's been quite the summer of all kind of activities, news and happenings. Christina Cherneskey joins the show as we reflect on our summers. Stay safe. Be well.  Civically speaking, Lenore, Host Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Civically Speaking, Indeed, the start of summer placed me away from the recording studio. Hope everyone is doing well.  It's been a busy one on my end with many twists and turns. Today's episode of Civically Speaking highlights some go-to events and to-do's  around Saskatoon and area. Do check out the websites for events around our communities in Saskatch...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, A continuing national tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 Spirited people (MMIWG2S+). An honour to have Community Advocates Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte and Myrna LaPlante together with ally (and colleague) Samantha Mark in the virtual studio to discuss this important issue.  This will be the first of a continuing and important discussion -...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, In this episode, Saskatchewan NDP Leadership Candidate, Carla Beck joins the show.  We learn a bit more about her background personal-wise and work-wise and then jump into why she stepped forward to seek the candidacy for the Saskatchewan NDP. On June 26, 2022, Saskatchewan NDP members will be elected their newest leader to take over for outgoing leader, Ryan...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks much for tuning into Civically Speaking on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, CFCR.ca and for listening to the podcast version of this show. The Saskatchewan NDP are electing a new Leader after Ryan Meili stepped down recently, and will soon, be leaving provincial politics formally. In this episode, Saskatchewan NDP leadership candidate...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Civically Speaking Listeners, Thanks for tuning in.  Civically Speaking's guest panelist, James Yachyshen, joins the show to catch us up on the latest re the Federal Conservative Leadership Race. We could literally spend a few shows catching up on the various leadership races taking place. We start here. Thanks to James for giving us an overview of the candidates and rel...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in.  This episode, I fly solo, giving a quick update on UKraine and quick updates on leadership races and announcements of various political parties in Canada, and ending with some civic updates in Saskatoon. Be sure to tune into community radio and support stations like CFCR.ca, 90.5 FM.  Civically speaking, Lenore Civically Speaking- Saska...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking. This week we start Season 2 with Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton.   During this season, we go around the city meeting each of the Ward Councillors.   In this inaugural episode, Councillor Kirton chats with Councillor Darren Hill, who represents Ward 1 in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. Have a listen. Share with oth...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Christina Cherneskey and I are back with the latest news out of Saskatoon's City Hall and an update on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia's President Putin.  Avian Flu, SPCA, downtown grocery store and water conservation are recent City items. Day 69 of Putin's invasion on Ukraine. We also talk about the latest theories surrounding Putin's health...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. Really enjoyed this show - where Christina Cherneskey and I share  the latest news out of Saskatoon City Hall. We talk tall buildings, four-leggeds, transit and Ari Avivi's favourite topic - outstanding parking ticket revenue and ways to get creative in getting people to pay their tickets.  Tune in for this alone. We also touch base on t...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks so much for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners, Much much appreciation. It is an honour to be discussing, alongside Christina Cherneskey, the atrocities playing out in Ukraine. This week we do a bit of a check in on what is the latest news and then close with reflecting on our own reconciling as descendants of Ukrainian. Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan'...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in dear listeners, And, a big thank you to Christina Cherneskey for joining me in this series on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine. We continue with our check-in's on Ukraine. Christina shares a clip from her podcast with her friend and colleague, Meron Sembaliuk. Meron has been in Ukraine for the past few weeks - after landing there to do business and then fi...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks so much for tuning in Listeners, Hearts out to all of the people of Ukraine from our little community radio studio on the prairies in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.  There are many efforts going on across Saskatchewan to provide humanitarian aide to Ukraine. Much appreciation for these efforts. Every bit of support will be helpful during these times. And note, the Federal Governm...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in Dear Listeners, With all the events going on in the world, we are focusing on the current invasion of Ukraine by Putin's Russian Army. Christina catches up with her colleague still in Ukraine starting up some community development efforts. And, we share some of the recent news regarding the current situation. Have a listen. Share with others. Support huma...