Best Wolves Highlights Podcasts (2025)

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Helping Others has been Shown To Slow Cognitive Decline 10:17

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17m ago10:17

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Helping Others has been Shown To Slow Cognitive Decline Guest: Dr Han Sae Hwang, Assistant Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, The University of Texas at Austin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Summer Reading: Two Transcendent Poems About Public Transportation 18:00

1h ago18:00

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Order The Memory Palace book now, dear listener. On Bookshop.org, on Amazon.com, on Barnes & Noble, or directly from Random House. Or order the audiobook at places like Libro.fm. The Memory Palace is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. Radiotopia is a collective of independently owned and operated podcasts that’s a part of PRX, a not-for-profit …

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We’re so back! The dreams and the despair of the Premier League opening weekend 1:05:42

1h ago1:05:42

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Back to our regularly scheduled programming, the 2025/26 Premier League season is underway and has already whipped up a whirlwind of emotions Sunderland made light work of their Premier League return, Forest looked as fruitful as ever, the Elland Road faithful witnessed a victory On the flipside, West Ham had no magic, Bournemouth couldn’t capitali…

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Full Show: Extremism in the Military, The 'buy now pay later' scheme & Self repair for Apple 42:14

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Canadian soldiers get suspended for Nazi salute Guest: Dr. Barbara Perry, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Ontario Tech University The Rise of ‘Buy now, pay later’ services Guest: Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy, CEO of Credit Counselling Canada Apple launching a self repair program Guest: Anthony Rosborough, a law professor at Dalhousie Un…

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Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 20, 2025 9:48

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Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 20, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Vancouver taps Alberta lawyer to look into change of city manager 9:46

9m ago9:46

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Vancouver taps Alberta lawyer to look into change of city manager Guest: Robert Renger, Retired Chief Planner for Burnaby Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Apple launching a self repair program 7:58

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Apple launching a self repair program Guest: Anthony Rosborough, a law professor at Dalhousie University and co-founder of the Canadian Repair Coalition Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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The Rise of ‘Buy now, pay later’ services 6:59

9m ago6:59

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The Rise of ‘Buy now, pay later’ services Guest: Stacy Yanchuk Oleksy, CEO of Credit Counselling Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Canadian soldiers get suspended for Nazi salute 7:26

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Canadian soldiers get suspended for Nazi salute Guest: Dr. Barbara Perry, Professor, Faculty of Social Science and Humanities Ontario Tech University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: 4 Year old report called for Change 14:18

1h ago14:18

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View From Victoria: 4 Year old report called for Change Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why are Colorado rabbits growing horns? 9:38

1h ago9:38

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Why are Colorado rabbits growing horns? Guest: Joseph Livingston, a spokesperson for Colorado Parks and Wildlife Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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3 Things That MUST HAPPEN For the Minnesota Timberwolves to Get to 50 Wins 29:34

15h ago29:34

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Three things that the Minnesota Timberwolves need to have happen to win 50-plus games and improve upon last year's performance. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) breaks down one area of improvement needed for each of Rudy Gobert, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr. headed into the 2025-26 season. Where Gobert took a step backwards last year, where McDa…

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Full Show: Conservative future in Canada, Strike Over? & Save money and scrape gun buy back program 55:55

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Poillievre’s Future after the Alberta Byelection took place? Guest: Dr. Julie Simmons, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph Air Canada Strike update Guest: Gabor Lukacs, President (Founder and Coordinator) of AirPassengerRights.ca Carney needs to cut gun confiscation to find savings Guest: Gage Haubrich, Spokes…

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Carney needs to cut gun confiscation to find savings 9:42

24h ago9:42

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Carney needs to cut gun confiscation to find savings Guest: Gage Haubrich, Spokesperson for Canadian Taxpayer federation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Air Canada Strike update 10:26

24h ago10:26

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Air Canada Strike update Guest: Gabor Lukacs, President (Founder and Coordinator) of AirPassengerRights.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Half of young Canadians spend more than 50% of earnings on rent 9:48

1d ago9:48

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Half of young Canadians spend more than 50% of earnings on rent Guest: Giacomo Ladas, Spokesperson for Rentals.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Fraser River salmon returns this year a 'real chance to celebrate 7:22

1d ago7:22

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Fraser River salmon returns this year a 'real chance to celebrate Guest: Guy Johnston, United Fishermen and Allied Workers Union Secretary Treasurer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Poilievre's Future after the Alberta Byelection took place? 9:19

1d ago9:19

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Poilievre's Future after the Alberta Byelection took place? Guest: Dr. Julie Simmons, Associate Professor, Department of Political Science, University of Guelph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: Scouting for a mediator 14:30

1d ago14:30

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View From Victoria: Scouting for a mediator Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why in-person interviews are making a comeback 9:29

1d ago9:29

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Why in-person interviews are making a comeback Guest: Sandra Lavoy, workplace expert and Branch Director at Robert Half Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Pixar’s Pete Docter talks about boosting creativity at work 26:33

1d ago26:33

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Pixar's chief creative officer discusses risk-taking and AI on the job.By Fast Company

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Poilievre's quest for power 9:43

2d ago9:43

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Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is vying for a seat in the House of Commons through a by-election in Battle River Crowfoot, Alberta, scheduled for August 18, 2025. Guest: Mackenzie Grey, National Reporter with Global National & Global News covering Parliament Hill Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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BC MLA shocked by letter from US senator 7:51

2d ago7:51

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Maine Senator Joseph Martin sent an unsolicited letter to B.C. MLA Brennan Day, suggesting that B.C., Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba should consider joining the United States as full American states. Guest: Brennan Day - Conservative MLA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Should online reviews have that much power over our spending choices? 6:16

2d ago6:16

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Studies show nearly 99% of shoppers check online reviews before buying. Many won’t even CONSIDER a product without them. From converters to holidays or appliances, reviews have replaced traditional brand trust. Guest: Dr. Katie Mehr, Assistant Professor, Marketing, Business Economics, and Law, Alberta School of Business, University of Alberta Learn…

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The shared ancient history of hockey and the Irish sport ‘Hurling’ 6:31

2d ago6:31

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A growing body of research and storytelling suggests ice hockey may have roots in hurling, the ancient Irish stick-and-ball game. Guest: Eamon Donoghue - Journalist & Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Air Canada's flight attendant strike continues 9:56

2d ago9:56

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Air Canada halts guidance as the flight attendant strike continues! What does this mean for passengers? Guest: Barry Eidlin - associate sociology professor at McGill University and an expert in labour and social movements Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How to know when it’s time to break up with a friend 9:07

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How to know when it’s time to break up with a friend Guest: Raha Mirian - Registered Psychologist at Mindseed Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Full Show: Upcoming by-election, Air Canada's strike continues, & The power of online reviews! 49:16

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Pierre Poilievre's future with the Conservative party all hangs in the balance of the upcoming by-election! Air Canada's flight attendant strike continues! What's the latest? Should online reviews have that much power over our spending choices? A BC MLA was shocked by a letter from a US senator suggested some of our provinces become states! The sha…

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Will Donte DiVincenzo's Role With the Timberwolves CHANGE This Season? | What SHOULD Be Different... 29:27

2d ago29:27

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Donte DiVincenzo had a roller-coaster first season with the Minnesota Timberwolves, but his role and impact may change in the 2025-26 season. Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) explores what might -- or at least should -- be different for DiVincenzo in Year Two with the Wolves, contrasting his first season in Minnesota to his lone seasons with the Knicks and …

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FTN Episode 547 – Kill Team Tournament Recap from the LSO – Yes, that LSO.. Everyone Else Was Having a Great Time 34:30

4d ago34:30

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Red regales us with his exploits from the LSO this past weekend where he played in a KT Tournament with his son. Pretty cool when you can spend a weekend rolling dice, and he tells us about it. Then we talk about alternate ways to play again in the back segment. Hey folks, Please consider grabbing an FTN T-shirt to help us celebrate the shows anniv…

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Full Show: Highlight on Alaska, American boycotts & Fasting for everything 41:32

5d ago41:32

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Weekly Cecchini Check-In Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Are Americans Boycotting Canada? Guest: Maya Lange, VP of Global Marketing for Destination BC Fasting hits everyone differently Guest: Dr. Jonathan Little, UBCO Professor, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Some people are immune to ALL virus…

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Why are so many of us asleep at the wheel? 8:30

5d ago8:30

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Why are so many of us asleep at the wheel? Guest: Greg Harper, ICBC Media Relations advisor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Kickin' It with the Caps 4:35

5d ago4:35

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Kickin' It with the Caps Guest: Jesper Sørensen, Head Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Fasting hits everyone differently 7:53

5d ago7:53

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Fasting hits everyone differently Guest: Dr. Jonathan Little, UBCO Professor, Centre for Chronic Disease Prevention and Management Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Are Americans Boycotting Canada? 6:38

5d ago6:38

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Are Americans Boycotting Canada? Guest: Maya Lange, VP of Global Marketing for Destination BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: Another strike vote to be aware of 13:48

5d ago13:48

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View From Victoria: Another strike vote to be aware of Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Weekly Cecchini Check-In 9:15

5d ago9:15

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Weekly Cecchini Check-In Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Some people are immune to all viruses! What does that mean for the rest of us? 8:36

5d ago8:36

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Some people are immune to ALL viruses! What does that mean for the rest of us? Guest: Dusan Bugnovic, Director at the Center for Genetic Errors of Immunity, Columbia University Medical Center Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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The TOUGHEST Month on the Timberwolves' Schedule is... | Movement Coming On Final Roster Spots? 27:02

5d ago27:02

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The Minnesota Timberwolves' 2025-26 schedule has been released! Ben Beecken (@bbeecken) determines what will be the toughest month of games on the docket and if the Wolves will be able to get off to a fast start. Plus, a look at the NBA Cup schedule and all the nationally-televised games for the Timberwolves. Also, the player who has the inside tra…

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Most People Are Using ChatGPT Totally Wrong—And OpenAI’s CEO Just Proved It 1:16:25

6d ago1:16:25

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On today's episode, co-host Yasmin Gagne and associate editor David Salazar, filling in for Josh Christensen, discuss the latest news in the world of business and innovation. Topics include Nvidia and AMD cutting a chip revenue–sharing deal with Trump, OpenAI unveiling the GPT-5 model, Trump signing an executive order to extend the trade truce with…

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Full show: Okanagan tourism falling flat, Dog experiment outrage, & African Descent Festival cancellation 46:34

6d ago46:34

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Despite high expectations, Okanagan’s tourism season is falling flat. What's causing this? A secret dog study at a Ontario hospital is drawing public outrage. Unpacking the African Descent Festival cancellation. Shift in Canada–U.S. Travel Patterns Air Canada is cancelling some flights today due to an impending labour dispute. A Wahnapitae man is u…

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Unpacking the African Descent Festival cancellation 8:20

6d ago8:20

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Unpacking the African Descent Festival cancellation Guest: Steve Jackson - General Manager, Parks and Recreation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Wahnapitae man urges MNR not to kill his hybrid wolves 5:39

6d ago5:39

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A Wahnapitae man is urging MNR not to kill his hybrid wolves. Guest: Kira Berkeley - Co-Director and Counsel Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Wastewater Treatment project is now an estimated $3 billion over budget 7:40

6d ago7:40

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Community groups are calling for an independent public inquiry into Metro Vancouver’s North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Guest: Daniel Anderson - Spokesperson, North Shore Neighborhoods Alliance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Okanagan's tourism season falling flat 9:33

6d ago9:33

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Despite high tourism expectations, many businesses in the Okanagan are reporting a slow summer. Guest: Darren Sawin, Owner of Priest creek winery Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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We are witnessing a shift in US-Canada travel patterns! 7:46

6d ago7:46

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For the first time in years, more Americans visited Canada than Canadians visited the U.S. in July! Guest: Amy Butcher - VP of Public Affairs, Tourism Industry Association of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Secret dog study at Ontario hospital draws public outrage 7:31

6d ago7:31

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St. Joseph's Health Care in London is using dogs in heart research involving induced heart attacks and euthanasia. Guest: Angela Fernandez - Professor Faculty of Law & Department of History University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Full Show: Your rights regarding flights & BC Government reaction to land title rights 48:59

8d ago48:59

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What are your rights during an Air Canada strike? Guest: Gabor Lukacs, President, Founder and Coordinator of AirPassengerRights.com How to deal with your vacation if Air Canada cancels your flight? Guest: Claire Newell, TravelBestBets BC to appeal landmark Aboriginal title ruling Guest: Niki Sharma, B.C.'s Attorney General PNE has big plans for gun…

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Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 13, 2025 10:57

7d ago10:57

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Making Cents of the Markets for Aug 13, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Green and Gross Algae in the Lost Lagoon 8:29

7d ago8:29

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Green and Gross Algae in the Lost Lagoon Guest: Chad Townsend, senior planner with the Vancouver Park Board Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast