This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, the delivery vaccines, the tough choices being made around logistics, the importance of fighting vaccine misinformation in this important time, the
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Magpie Brûlé: Talking the Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell. We talked about the delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines, the big news of the day about the first batch of vaccine to come to Canada, where the focus of criticism in this matter should (and
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution & Provincial Approaches to COVID on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Dennis Matthew. We discussed the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, the latest on the role out of vaccines, how things seem more hopeful on this front than last week, how the
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: A Problem for All of Us
Some people who regularly read this blog might have noticed that it’s been relatively quiet over the past month. Honestly, I’ve been busy with work but also, I’ve taken some more time for myself. It’s been a stressful year for so many of us, myself included, and that’s why I
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking Federal Election Speculation & COVID Vaccine Distribution with Rob Snow
Today I joined Rob Snow on 1310 News’ “The Rob Snow Show” along with Kate Harrison for the “Political Fix” panel. We talked about if we should be speculating about a potential federal election after Mondays fiscal update, why Canadians won’t be going to the polls over the holidays, the
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the Delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines & the Federal Fiscal Update with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Jason Lietaer & Lindsay Maskell. We talked about the delivery of COVID-19 Vaccines, the expectations about when Canadians can expect to get it, the Federal Fiscal Update & how listening to it felt like it was actually February 2nd,
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution & the Federal Fiscal Update on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Dennis Matthews. We discussed the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, the role out of vaccines, when Canadians can expect to receive their shot & the expectations around vaccine distribution, what to
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the Political Response to COVID-19 with Graham Richardson
Yesterday I joined Graham Richardson, who was sitting in for Kristy Cameron, on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell. We talked about the latest news on COVID-19 in Ontario, the political response to the pandemic to date, what people are expecting in this moment and the
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking Stricter COVID-19 Measures & Canada-US Relations post-Trump on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Dennis Matthews. We discussed the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, the start of new stricter measures in different parts of the country, how they are working (or not) in those places,
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking Surging COVID-19 Cases Across Ontario with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Lindsay Maskell & Andy Koch. We talked about the latest news on COVID-19 in Ontario, the fast rise in new cases, how we have ended up back in the same place again regarding a potential lock down, the exercise
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Remember Riel, 135 Years Later
In any country there are many specific days of importance that are circled on the calendar, important days to a nation that speaks to their history, their experiences and where they are today. Canada is not different in that sense, as we have days of national importance that we remember
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking Surging COVID-19 Cases Across Canada on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed the latest on the COVID-19 pandemic, the growing surge of COVID cases across the country, the unwillingness of some to do their part to bend the curve,
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking Joe Biden’s win in the US Election on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed President-Elect Joe Biden’s big win in the US Presidential Election, the emotions that played out on Saturday after his win was called, the importance of his win
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Whole Stupidity
Wednesday next week Canadians from coast to coast to coast will stop and take time to participate in the act of remembrance. Even in these strange times of COVID-19, Canadians will take time around the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month to remember those who have
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the US Presidential Election with Rob Snow
Yesterday I joined Rob Snow on 1310 News’ “The Rob Snow Show” along with Zoe Knowles for the “Political Fix” panel. We talked about Tuesday’s Presidential Election in the United States, where things currently stand, what we expected from the day & where it all might lead once there is
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking Potential New COVID-19 “Tiers” in Ontario & the US Election with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison & Lindsay Maskell. We talked about the latest news on COVID-19 in Ontario, the potential of new COVID-19 tiers, how are those any different than the stages that already exist, the lack of trust in Premier Ford
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the US Election on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed tomorrow’s big Presidential Election in the United States, what to expect and how things feel very different this time, and the Alberta NDP bringing forward a motion
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: The Dishonourable Senator from Northwestern Ontario: Breaking New Ground Stateside
For those who have been regular readers of this space know that I’ve had a fair bit to say about the dishonourable Senator from Northwestern Ontario Lynn Beyak. It seemed that her awful story of ignorance, unwillingness to give a fulsome apology and her attempts to save her Senate seat
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking More Mixed Messaging on COVID-19 from Premier Ford with Kristy Cameron
Yesterday I joined Kristy Cameron on CFRA’s “Ottawa Now” along with Kate Harrison. We talked about the latest example of mixed messaging from the Ford Government on their response to COVID-19, the important to follow the science and not the political pressure, how the Premier managed to throw two members
Continue readingMagpie Brûlé: Talking the NDP Majority Government win in BC & Political Stresses during COVID-19 on “The Arlene Bynon Show”
This morning I joined Arlene Bynon on “The Arlene Bynon Show” on Sirius XM’s Canada Talks 167, along with Alise Mills. We discussed the NDP’s big majority government win in British Columbia, what it means for all the parties on the West Coast, today’s election in Saskatchewan, the increasing stresses
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