Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

Handy Andy Baryer joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the latest on Airbnb licensing rules and what they could mean for everyday hosts and travellers on the west coast that are hoping to stay there 🏠📉. Then it's all about the great Canadian garden: with lingering frost still threatening plants ❄️🌿 and last frost dates varying coast to coast, timing is everything. Gardeners are also being urged to hold...

I t’s Good News Tuesday with Shane Hewitt and Tony Tedesco! From reconnecting with old friends to stories that restore your faith in humanity, this episode is packed with smiles. A donkey’s unexpected rescue, a goose saved by strangers, and a reminder that good people—and good moments—are everywhere. Tune in for heartwarming stories and feel-good vibes to lift your week. Un...

Smart speakers Jamie Ellerton and Lindsay Broadhead join Shane Hewitt for a sharp conversation on Canadian politics, leadership, and the state of public services. Mark Carney meets Donald Trump for the first time as Prime Minister—was it statesmanship or just scripted lip service? 🇨🇦🇺🇸 Also: has Canada Post lost the plot? 📦📉 And in the world of trade drama—how do you even 100% tariff...

Is owning a home in Canada still within reach? Financial educator and podcast host Jessica Moorhouse joins Shane Hewitt to break down smart strategies for saving in one of the world’s toughest housing markets. From budgeting tips to long-term financial planning, she shares realistic advice for Canadians dreaming of a place to call their own 🏡💰. It’s a candid conversation about money,...

Time for Shane Hewitt to welcome the Friday Round Up conversation with Andrew Caddell , a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy, and Jimmy Zoubris - special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, and a small business owner.  The round up will discuss the impact of the recent Canadian federal election, particularly...

Retired firefighter Steve Farina and Diversified Rehabilitation Group CEO Derek Scienko discuss the profound impact of trauma on first responders, highlighting the critical need for accessible mental health support and the importance of fostering a culture of safety and vulnerability within the profession. #MentalHealth #FirstResponder Tips for trauma-informed storytelling can be found here. https...

Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew, look back at the NHL playoff round between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators and even though the Leafs won, they pay some homage to the play and fans of the Senators. It’s Date Night with Relationship expert  Jen Kirch , who joins The Nightshift to discuss the complexities of age-gap relationships, sharing personal experiences and insi...

Movie and Television critic Steve Stebbing discusses a diverse range of films you can watch this weekend, including Thunderbolts , where an antihero team faces deadly challenges; The Surfer, a man's peaceful vacation turning into a conflict-ridden experience; and Bonjour Tristesse , a summer idyll disrupted by an enigmatic arrival. Streaming highlights include Another Simple Favor , a murder myste...

Shane Hewitt has a conversation with nutrition expert Alyssa B , who guides us on making small, positive changes to improve their well-being. The discussion covers mindful eating, the importance of sleep and movement, and how to incorporate these elements into a balanced, healthy lifestyle. You can find more guidance at https://Nourish.ca   The Nightshift delves into the complexities of chron...

Tony Chapman, host of Chatter That Matters, joins Shane Hewitt and discusses two compelling stories, a man who rescues and relocates houses slated for demolition, placing them in communities that need them, and the cautionary tale of a football player whose boastful social media presence cost him millions. Both highlight the importance of humility, teamwork, and understanding the impact of one's o...

It's Throwback Thursday, and producer Tony got out of his cage and is taking us back to May 1967 – the last time the Toronto Maple Leafs won the Stanley Cup! While Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift Crew playfully banter about playoff hockey (with Shane, an Ottawa Senators fan, adding some spirited commentary), they'll highlight some key moments in Leafs history. Later in the show, technology j...

Shane Hewitt shares an exclusive excerpt from Richard Crouse’'s interview with Sean Ono Lennon, discussing the reevaluation of Yoko Ono's legacy and John Lennon's continuous intellectual and artistic evolution. Lennon reveals how his parents' unwavering love and mutual support fueled their courage to challenge societal norms. Find the full podcast at https://richardcrouse.ca Richard Crouse,...

Rob Breakenridge , a journalist and broadcaster, joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift to discuss Canada’s 2025 federal election. The Conservatives achieved a landslide victory, in Alberta winning 34 of the province's 37 seats. This leaves only a handful of Liberal and NDP seats on an otherwise Conservative-dominated electoral map. Read more from Breakenridge: https://robbreakenridge.substac...

The DIY Tech Guy, Handy Andy Baryer is on the Nightshift to talk about gardening, spring planting, and what the neighbours are growing. Also in this conversation, wearable technology and how devices like Whoop and Oura monitor your vitals and fitness without the distractions you get from smartwatches. Shane Hewitt is joined by Kris Abel, for more technology talk about a burger joint that sells bur...

Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift crew kick off the show with a celebratory or perhaps brooding tone—it's NHL playoff season in Canada, after all. Amidst recent serious news, we'll take a moment to highlight some heartwarming stories: a mail carrier returning a lost ten-dollar bill and a woman's act of kindness, manicuring a friend's nails shortly before her friend passed away. Anita Bruinsma...

Mark Meincke is an Award Winning Author, Host of the podcast Operation Tango Romeo, Military Vet. He joins Shane Hewitt for a conversation about Canadian Forces veterans who served in Canada’s military, some of whom allege that Veterans Affairs Canada (VAC) offered them Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) when they were looking for help with their PTSD related mental health. Meincke advocates...

It’s Neurodiversity Awareness Month , and this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift offers powerful insights for anyone navigating ADHD, autism, or workplace accessibility. Bridget McDermid—a leader, inventor, and advocate for disability inclusion—shares her journey of being diagnosed with autism and ADHD later in life. From the daily challenges of neurodivergent life to...

Tuesday Smart Speakers , Jamie Ellerton, founder of Conaptus PR and Lindsay Broadhead, a communications expert Broadhead Communications, join Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift. Both these experts have helped run political campaigns and they discuss whether the election results were a win, or loss for the parties involved. Originally aired on   2025-04-29

It’s a Good News Tuesday, and the Nightshift crew start the show with some good news. We find out that Noah loves Shepherd's Pie when he doesn’t have to make, Seniors are having raves with Fireball liquor, and a real estate with some unique marketing to exhibit his ‘wide open’ house listing. Originally aired on   2025-04-29

CTV Chief Political Correspondent Vassy Kapelos joins Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift for a recap on the federal election. You can hear Vassy Kapelos weekdays at Noon on the iHeart Talk Network https://www.iheart.com/podcast/962-vassy-kapelos-show-105886582/   Later Journalist Matt Gurney, joins the Nightshift to talk about the future of Canadians with the Liberals having won the election. ht...

The Hubble Space Telescope launched in April 1990. Elaina Hyde , a professor in the Department of Physics & Astronomy in York University’s Faculty of Science and director of the Allan I. Carswell Observatory, joined Shane Hewitt and the Nightshift and says that in its 35 years the Hubble Space Telescope has significantly surpassed its projected lifespan, making groundbreaking discoveries...

Steve Stebbing joins the Nightshift as he does every week with his thoughts about what movies and streams you can watch this weekend: "The Accountant" features a brilliant accountant using illegal methods to solve a murder; "Until Dawn" follows a group of friends trapped in a deadly time loop; "On Swift Horses" depicts a woman who discovers a secret life and love through gambling; On the stream bo...

The Nightshift Crew start the show by exploring the definition of a perfect date. They discuss various date ideas, from spontaneous grocery store trips to attending live music, and even delve into the science of facing the same direction during a conversation to improve communication. Jen Kirsch is one of Canada’s leading dating and relationship experts, and she joins the Nightshift for Date...

Candy Ho , is a faculty member at Kwantlen Polytechnic and member of the Board of CERIC – a national charitable organization advancing career development in Canada. She joins the Nightshift to discuss CERIC’s new national survey of over 1,000 Canadian career service professionals that reveals a stark reality: economic uncertainty is driving record-high job anxiety, while persistent car...

It’s time for the Friday Round Up panel: Joining the Nightshift: Andrew Caddell, a town councillor in Kamouraska, columnist for the Hill Times in Ottawa and President of the Task Force on Linguistic policy., Jimmy Zoubris is  special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal.  A minor language complaint sparked a major debate in Quebec over the use of English phrases like "Go Habs Go," high...