From the Alps to the Rockies

In this episode, we sit down with Nicolas Henchoz, the founding Director of the EPFL+ECAL Lab, the design research centre at the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne in Switzerland.  Nicolas wears many hats - engineer, art director, curator, researcher, and author - and he is passionate about turning cutting-edge technology into meaningful human experiences. He talks about how disruptive innov...

Meet Jessica Droujko, the scientist-entrepreneur who is "reading" rivers in Switzerland, Canada and beyond. From glaciers to hydroelectric dams to agricultural fields, her startup, Riverkin, helps communities and industries collect real-time data on the health of freshwater ecosystems and manage water resources more sustainably.   In this episode, Jessica shares her passion for protectin...

Take a moment to escape with Holly Cassidy, the pen name of best-selling author Hannah Mary McKinnon. Raised in Switzerland and now based in Ontario, McKinnon is known for her heartwarming, romantic comedies, including her latest festive release, The Christmas Countdown . In this episode, she shares insights into her unique writing journey, the drive behind her stories, and what it’s like to craft...

Today, we step onto the theatre stage with Swiss puppeteer Jacqueline Surer. Jacqueline is a master in bringing objects to life and has been writing and producing puppeteering productions for over 20 years.   After having spent some years of her childhood in Canada, she returns to Nova Scotia and Ontario to further develop her skills and to exchange with fellow pupeteers in Windsor and Toronto. Jo...

SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEM  On the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the second episode of the special series, we met with Dr. Elena Baranova, Electrochemical engineer and Professor at the University of Ottawa. Discussing her time studying and working in Switzerland and Canada, Dr. Baranov...

SPECIAL SERIES: BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS FOR WOMEN IN STEM On the occasion of Women's history month, we asked ourselves: how can we break down barriers for women in STEM? For the first episode of the special series, we are joined by Dr. Maria Oreshenko, astrophysicist at the ETH Zurich. From mentorship programs to shifts in societal attitudes, we discuss positive strategies and the essential so...

Join us on an adventurous journey with international correspondent and crime writer Bernadette Calonego. On duty as a correspondent, Bernadette has visited places that very few Canadians have seen, including a diamond mine or a trip to the Arctic on an icebreaker. Today, she devotes most of her time to writing thrilling murder mysteries that will send a chill down your spine!    BOOK DRAW Bernadet...

Let’s take a look into the future! The one where robo-advisors negotiate your mortgage or insurance, to get you the best possible financial product and save you a trip to the bank. Join Professor Thomas Puschmann, the founder of one of the world's first fintech innovation research labs at the University of Zurich, and the Adjunct Professor at the University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, B...

Join Teresa Hunkeler and Sonja Müller, co-founders of TourBird, a company which, through their website, offers self-guided digital audio tours online or offline, accessible on cell phones, without having to download an app. In this 15 minutes podcast, they'll let you in on the secrets behind their innovative, multilingual tours. They'll also give you the scoop on upcoming tours, and show...

"The new generation of dancers wants something else. They don't want these power games anymore," says Janyce Michellod, Swiss dancer and choreographer. Janyce is a pioneer in the area of ethics in improvisational dance. She has introduced a collective approach, where everyone contributes equally to the creative process instead of following a leader.  We have interviewed Janyce Miche...

A guide for stunning hiking trails along local micro breweries - that concept developed by Swiss publisher Helvetiq has become an international bestseller.  And since Canadians and Swiss alike appreciate a good hike as well as good beer, Helvetiq expanded to the North American market last year. So far, 3 books have been published for Canada with beer hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, the Can...

Meet Caroline Bishop , a British-Canadian journalist and author living in the canton of Vaud. In this 20-minute recording, she talks about her book “The Other Daughter”, which tells the story of two women working in Switzerland 40 years apart. Sylvia travels to Switzerland in 1976 to cover the feminist revolution that takes place after women gain the right to vote. Jess arrives in Lausanne in 2016...

Meet Miriam Jordi, a passionate sheet metal worker from Alberta and advocate for Women in Trades. ‍ She created the 'Alberta Women in Trades' Facebook Group, a network that offers opportunities for support, mentorship and exchange among craftswomen in the province. Miriam Jordi also serves as a board member on the Alberta Board of Skilled Trades. Today, she tells us about her efforts and...

Arnold Witzig is the co-founder of the Arctic Inspiration Prize that awards CAD 3 million for projects in Canada’s North. In today’s podcast, learn about Arnold Witzig’s amazing life journey from a small farm in Switzerland, across the seven summits on all continents, as well as the North Pole and South Pole, and find out how a successful Swiss businessman turned into a highly recognized philanthr...

Rencontrez Charlotte Grütter, patineuse canado-suisse ayant gagné l’or avec son équipe Les Suprêmes-Montréal aux 2022 Championnats du monde de patinage synchronisé de l’ISU. Cette discipline spécialisée met en vedette plusieurs patineurs exécutant des jeux de jambes et des éléments complexes ensemble sur de la musique. Rejoignez-la ici pour un programme artistique de 20 minutes. *** Meet Charlotte...

The tenure of Salome Meyer as Ambassador of Switzerland to Canada comes to an end in September 2022. The podcast team found this an opportune moment to invite her to reflect upon the highlights, challenges and fun moments she has experienced in Canada during the past three and a half years. Find out what she will take with her to the nxt posting in Austria in our new podcast edition. 

Today, Professor Lorenz Lüthi, a Swiss historian at McGill University in Montreal, talks about his path to become a Cold War historian in light of his parents' fascinating experiences during the mid-20th century, his new book "Cold Wars" and current events in Eastern Europe from a historical perspective.

20.05.2022 - C'est la Journée mondiale des abeilles et l'heure du BALADO! Aujourd'hui, Jean Porret, apiculteur suisse résidant à Valcourt (QC), vous emmène à la découverte du monde des abeilles. Rejoignez-le ici pour un éco-voyage de 30 minutes. Pour en apprendre davantage: http://lafleurenpot.blogspot.com/ #eco-agir #abeilles #miel #balado *** 05.20.2022 - It's #Beeday and POD...

Rencontrez l’artiste de cirque multidisciplinaire suisse, Jessica Arpin, dans ce balado de 25 minutes. Elle se rend à Igloolik au Nunavut afin d’y donner des ateliers de création dans le cadre de Artcirq – Inuit Performance Collective. Ce regroupement a pour mission d’unir les traditions culturelles des Inuits avec les pratiques artistiques contemporaines dans le but de créer des œuvres significat...

Although pastry chef Andie Pilot was born in Calgary, Canada, she is a true expert in Swiss cuisine! Andie is the chef behind the food blog "Helvetic Kitchen", bringing traditional Swiss recipes to an English-speaking community. What started as a website for her friends in Canada quickly became a popular source for people all around the world looking to try some of the typical dishes fro...

Pamela Farrell is the Executive Director and Founder of the charity GROW Community Food Literacy Centre in Niagara Falls. In this podcast episode, she will describe her journey from Switzerland to Canada and her highly unconventional educational career, which in turn was strongly driven by her interests in food literacy and the practical work with people in need.

Parli Svizzero? Italian is one of Switzerland's four national languages. But Swiss Italian has its own characteristics and expressions that are unique, astonishing and often quite different from standard Italian spoken in Italy. Sergio Savoia, Ticinese and radio host, has co-written a book called "Lo Svizzionario" on the particularities of Italian spoken in Switzerland. In today&apo...

Découvrez Matteo Oppizzi, jeune et talentueux cycliste de catégorie U19. Il vous parle ici de son parcours, de sa passion pour le cyclocross et le vélo de montagne, ainsi que de son secret pour concilier ses études et ce sport de performance. *** Discover Matteo Oppizzi , a young and talented U19 cyclist. In this podcast, he talks about his journey, his passion for cyclo-cross and mountain bike, a...

Do you prefer to drive your own car, ride your bike or are you an avid public transport user? Has your mode of transportation changed since the pandemic started? In today’s episode, Sandra Phillips, founder of movmi, an agency specialized in Shared Mobility Architecture, talks about how she set up car sharing services in Vancouver, Calgary and the Middle East, how the use of transport has changed...

If you are an avid climber, skier or mountain enthusiast in Canada, you have probably followed in the footprints of the Swiss Mountain Guides! In today’s episode, Dr. Ilona Shulman Spaar will take us back to 130 years ago, when the first Swiss Guides arrived in the Rocky Mountains. Hear how they shaped Canada’s mountain culture that is so famous today. If you wish to receive access to the document...