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On Episode 485 of our show, we explore suspected / alleged Conservatives saying / doing really stupid and socially corrosive shit. Among them: Pollster Angus Reid shows he's less than meticulous with the quality of information he shares and BC Conservative Party Leader John Rustad having placated the Loudmouths who want a Nuremberg 2.0 because: COVID, then lying about his intentions. We also...

On Episode 484 of our show, we explore Doug Ford having an old-growth urban forest entirely clear cut in about 36 hours leaving several animals distressed as their habitat was obliterated. We also talk about: * US Port Strike Solved * Oil Price Spike * Labour Action: Hotel Employees in Québec, Manitoba Health Care Support Workers * Davis Legree: No Election This Year * Singh's Departure "Bugged" t...

On Episode 483 of our show, after being away from our live shows for two days to present interviews, we catch up on the last few days of political news during which the Liberals rebuffed the Bloc Québecois, Danielle Smith nearly caused an international incident by trying to placate chemtrail conspiracists, and Trumpito Cheetolini has a lot of his dirty laundry aired out in public We also talk...

On Episode 58 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 482 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), we chat with Friend of the Beaver Lodge, Tim Krutzman, a teacher from Vancouver Island, about the recently kicked off provincial election campaign in British Columbia. We discuss leaders David Eby, John Rustad, and Sonia Fursteneau, get a lay of the land in BC at the start of the camp...

On Episode 57 of The True North Eager Beaver Interview Project (aka Episode 481 of The Daily Beaver Morning Show), we chat with self-described "foul-mouthed economist" Dave Gray. Dave is an energy economist, specializing in electrical utilities, the former head of the Utilities Consumer Advocate Office of Alberta, a former member of the board of the Wildrose Party, and now serves as the Chair of A...

On Episode 480 of our show, we believe that every day is a good day for Truth and Reconciliation so we have a series of stories related to the Indigenous Community. The Final Report of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission included 94 Calls to Action, 76 of which are the responsibility of the federal government, either alone or in partnership with the provinces and territories. As of January 1,...

On Episode 479 of our show, we explore CPC MP Garnett Genuis's terrible attempt to clean up some homophobic comments... Sure to become a future Heritage Minute. We also talk about: * Susan Bucker * Garnett (Disen)Genuis Has a Meltdown * Confidence Vote, Part Deux * CPC and the Media * Mark Holland * Lisa B on Garnett Genuis * Niagara Falls: The Las Vegas of the North? * CPC MP Jeremy Patzer G...

On Episode 478 of our show, we explore Ontario Premier Doug Ford's latest distraction. We also talk about: * "Let's Build Something!" * A UBI Improves Mental Health * Oleg Deripaska, STRABAG, and Doug Ford * Focus NB: Debate Night * "Did You Engage Each Other in the Bath Tub?" * PM Receives Ukraine's Order of Freedom * Devin Heroux Receives the King Charles III Coronation Medal!! The Dai...

On Episode 477 (not 377) of our show, Mr. Grizzly takes a self-care day and Mr. Beaver flies solo to explore various stories involving Canadian news media from the Conservatives opening a new front in its war against the press gallery, outlets being sold, outlets being wound down, and one outlet that went to court only to have a judge rule that only 1% of its content output is original news....

On Episode 476 of our show, we explore how one man appeared on U.S. television a man and took a pass on airing national dirty laundry out in public, another man who didn't show up for greater than half of 2014 Toronto City Council votes; who couldn't bother to show up for tripartite meetings during the Ottawa occupation, and who did not sit in the legislature for about 8 weeks earlier this ye...

On Episode 475 of our show, we explore. We also talk about: * BC: How It Is Starting * Rustad Is Lifting PeePee's Playbook * Doing Recovery Right * "I Have Enough" * Julio Montaner: Supervised Inhalation Rooms * Body Dysmorphia * Focus NB: Joking About Dead Liberals * Fuddle-Duddling * Premiers Divert $1,5B in Public Money to Private Nursing Agencies * PWHL Team Names and Logos Unveiled * New Aren...

On Episode 474 of our show, we explore the drawing of the writ in the province of New Brunswick, where election day is scheduled for October 21. Advance polling days are October 12 & 15 and you can vote during the election period, six days per week, at any returning office in the province. NOTE: There are some sound and streaming issues. At certain times that is an issue with the source m...

On Episode 473 of our show, we explore Alberta Premier Danielle Smith hobbling the City of Calgary's economic future by pulling the rug right out of City Council by abruptly cancelling proposed funding for The Green Line LRT and flushing $2.1B of the people's money down the drain in the process. We also talk about: * Good Journalism: The Calgary Herald's Mackenzie Rhode * Nenshi Responds...

On Episode 472 of our show, we explore NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh verbally confronting a bully. We also talk about: * Michael Cooper * "Corrupted Bastard" * Veterans * Poilievre's Pension is Three Times the Size ($230,000 yr) of Singh's  * Telesat Light Speed  * Conservatives Beg Elon for Starlink * Confidence Motion * Inflation Hits the Bank of Canada's 2.0% Target The Daily Bea...

On Episode 471 of our show, we explore by-election results in Lasalle-Émard-Verdun and Elmwood-Transcona and the fact that they are such that pretty much any partisan narrative whatsoever one could wish to spin about them can be woven. We also explore The Green Party of Canada outlining their priorities for the next while and Elizabeth May casually dropping a few bombs along the way. We also talk...

On Episode 470 of our show, we explore The Leader of the Opposition's speech to welcome back his party caucus to Parliament to deliver his own version of doomsday, except instead of it being recent immigrants eating dogs and cats, in his version it is carbon pricing will bring about an inevitable economic nuclear winter (please scream). We also talk about: * Party Retreats * He Has Nothing Fo...

On Episode 469 of our show, we explore the outpouring of genuine emotion, loss, and affection at the news of the very sudden death of Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs Grand Chief, Cathy Merrick and we celebrate her the example she set for all of us. We also talk about: * Precedent Setting Recognition * Testimonials * "Be Hard on the Issues, but Soft on the People" * There's Power in Kindness * APT...

On Episode 468 of our show, we celebrate the exploits and achievements of our Paralympians! We also talk about: * Derek Fildebrandt Trial * Our Multiple Medalists * Ground to Sky Lightning * Our Gold Medalists * Record Ticket Sales, Broadcast Hours, and Ratings * Three Days Per Week * City Living: Cash, Public Washrooms, and Scams * Our Silver and Bronze Medalists * Thank You Scott Russell *...

On Episode 467 of our show, Your Old Pal Jake from the What You Can Do Network ( wycdnetwork.com  /  https://www.youtube.com/@WYCD ) joins us as we explore the first, and potentially last, debate between Kamala Harris and that other guy. We also talk about: * The Handshake * A Weak Start * Diving Right Into the Racism * Baiting * "The Dumbest Goddamn Student I Ever Had" * Procr...

On Episode 466 of our show, we explore how various pieces on the national political chessboard are being moved around as we approach one year until the next federal election (assuming it falls on the fixed election date) from comings and goings, to polling shifts, via shifting power dynamics. We also talk about: * Con Premiers * Carney Is at the Liberal Caucus Retreat * Longest Ballot * Trans...

On Episode 465 of our show, we explore more about the debacle with Tenet Media being a conduit for Russian disinformation operations. NOTE: Gentle Corrections: 1) It was Lauren Southern (not Lauren Chen) who had willingly gone to Russia  2) The mystery financier's last name was allegedly "Grigorian" not "Gerasimov". Apologies for the errors * The Details * Not Knowing or Not Wanting To Know *...

On Episode 464 of our show, we explore NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh officially kicking off the next election campaign with what seems like the launch of the New New Democratic Party, while displaying a rather disconcerting inability to express a coherent rationale for the move. Also, we talk about: * Tenet Media * "It's the People's Time, Now" * "We Forced Them" 2.0 * Singh on Power and Politics&...

On Episode 463 of our show, we explore NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh putting an end to the supply and confidence agreement his party signed with the governing Liberals. Also, we talk about: * What the Hell?!? * The Video * Brittlestar on the NDP  * Industrial Relations Board Precedent * Is Jagmeet in Trouble?  * Don Newman: Trading Policy for Politics * Pierre Poilièvre: Sore Winner * Ri...

On Episode 462 of our show, we explore evidence indicating the Ford government misled the residents of Ontario about the need to shut down the Ontario Science Centre and a hypothesis about who might stand to benefit. Also, we talk about: * Doug Won't Call a Snap Election... This Year * The OSC Could Have Been Saved * Flashback to 2022: Gig Workers * Another Rate Cut? * The Prices the Market C...

On Episode 461 of our show, it's Back to School day in most of the nation. We explore a certain number of topics related to education from cellphones in schools to teacher shortages. Also, we talk about: * Focusing on Good Things * New Cellphone in School Rules in Ontario * Teacher Shortages * New Sex Education Rules in Alberta * BC Conservative Leader Rustad Cries: "Indoctrination!" * Superv...