Cross Country Checkup is Canada's only national phone-in show, broadcasting live from coast to coast to coast. Checkup is Canada's weekly town hall — a place for raw, honest perspectives on the most pressing issues of the week. For over 55 years, it's where Canadians gather to listen to each other every Sunday afternoon. Call us: 1-888-416-8333.
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This is for English class talking about my cross country meet experience and my friend asking me questions about it.
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Tune in as we chat with members of the cross country ski community in Nova Scotia.
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It’s a big gay world out there, come join us as we try to get through it
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The Cross Country Skier Magazine podcast is an extension of stories from the Nordic skiing world that go beyond our print and web features. In this new medium, we’ll continue our conversations with athletes, coaches, touring center operators and other experts in the field, bringing fresh material to our audience.
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What does another Trump presidency mean to you?
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With Trump's second term upon us, Canadian politicians are holding their breath to see how serious Trump is about imposing tariffs on Canadians imports. He's threatened to put a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods on day one of his presidency. If that comes to pass, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says it could cost half a million job in his province al…
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Can any Liberal leadership candidate sway your vote?
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Chrystia Freeland has officially launched her Liberal Party leadership campaign joining a list of contenders including Karina Gould, Mark Carney and others. Whoever wins the race has an uphill battle ahead of them with the Conservatives leading the polls. Our question: Can any Liberal leadership candidate sway your vote? With CPC ahead by more than…
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Do we need cancer warnings on beer, wine and liquor?
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Well, when you pick up a six-pack or bottle of wine at the store, how often are you thinking about the health risks? Just last week the U.S. Surgeon General recommended new warning labels on alcohol packaging, a cause also being taken up by Senator Patrick Brazeau here in Canada. Our question: Do we need cancer warnings on beer, wine and liquor? Ar…
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How are you dealing with personal debt?
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According to a poll this month from CIBC, paying down debt is the top financial priority for Canadians in 2025. And nearly a third of those surveyed said they took on more debt in the last 12 months because of the cost of living. For many, 2025 will also see mortgage payments go up, with over 1 million Canadians facing a mortgage renewal this year.…
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Have you had a celebrity encounter? What happened when you met your hero?
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Idols and heroes can have a huge influence in your life as you follow their lives from afar. But what happens when you actually meet them? Have you had a celebrity encounter? What happened when you met your hero?
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What’s missing in the conversation about obesity, dieting and detox?
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Dealing with obesity and weight management can be a sensitive, deeply personal challenge. Often when someone goes looking for answers about weight loss they are confronted with a sea of misinformation online or unsolicited advice from not-so-helpful acquaintances. We spoke to an expert who answered a wide range of questions about weight management,…
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What was the most important news story of 2024? Which one didn't get enough attention?
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2024 has been full of non-stop headlines that hit home for Canadians and their families around the world. From the fall of the Assad regime to the ongoing wars in Ukraine and Gaza to the situations in Haiti and Sudan. Here at home it's been a tumultuous year in Canadian politics with calls for Prime Minister Trudeau to resign as Canada prepares to …
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Topic 2: What happened when a flight passenger crossed the line?
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For many, the unbridled joy of the holiday season awaits at the other side of a long flight. It's a time when millions of strangers gather inside airports and airplanes to jump cues at security, fall asleep in aisle seats, and possibly to remove their shoes mid flight. Whether you're travelling solo or with family, it's hard to know all the unwritt…
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Topic 1: Do you have confidence in the Trudeau government?
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It’s been a tumultuous week for the Liberals. On Friday, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said Parliament should reconvene just after the NDP vowed to vote down Liberal government. On the same day, Justin Trudeau announced a cabinet shuffle with eight new faces joining cabinet. This chain of events was set in motion after Chrystia Freeland resi…
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Topic 1: What do you make of all the Trump jokes?
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Last month Prime Minister Trudeau traveled o Mar-A-Lago to talk about the threat of U.S. tarrifs with President-elect Donald Trump. At that meeting Trump apparently joked about Canada becoming the so-called "51st state." It wasn't the first time. Then last week Trump appeared to take another jab at Trudeau calling him the "Governor" of the "Great S…
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Topic 2: Are kids getting ruder in the classroom and beyond?
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A recent study from Brock University in St. Catharines found that kids and teachers in Ontario saw a rise in rude behaviour in the classroom since the pandemic. Those findings echo the results of a poll in Quebec where the majority of teachers reported a rise in rudeness and incivility over the past two years among their students. Are kids getting …
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Topic 2: Which services deserve a tip and which ones don’t?
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Tipping used to be pretty straightforward, 15 per cent at a restaurant, a couple extra dollars for a cab driver. But expectations have changed and a lot of us are struggling to figure out who to tip, how much, and who gets the money? Which services deserve a tip and which ones don’t? Is it a fair way to pay workers?…
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Two-topic Sunday: Syria and the fall of the Assad regime | Tipping culture
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The rebel offensive in Syria has been incredibly quick and effective, recently taking the last of the country's major cities, the capital, Damascus. According to Russian state media, the overthrown Syrian leader Bash-ar al-Assad has been granted asylum in Moscow. The main rebel group leading the offensive, Hayat Tahrir al-Sham says former Prime Min…
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Topic 2: Are you having a tough negotiation at home or at work? How do you get the deal done?
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Whether it's Canada Post, Donald Trump or working out screen time with your kids, life is a negotiation. We spoke to an expert on negotiating to help you resolve conflicts and get the deal done.
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Two-topic Sunday: Has self check-out made your life better or worse? | Are you having a tough negotiation at home or at work? How do you get the deal done?
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Whether at groceries stores, gas stations or online banking, self-service is a nearly unavoidable aspect of daily life. For many, using apps to order food and book flights is efficient and cheap. But the there is no shortage to the frustrations that come along with automated phone calls or trying to find the right produce code at the grocery checko…
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Two-topic Sunday: What’s your reaction to Justin Trudeau's tax break on groceries? | Why are you pumping the brakes on buying a new EV?
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On Thursday the Prime Minister proposed giving all Canadians a 60-day tax break on groceries. Since GST/HST is already excluded from some food staples the 60 day tax break would apply to items like prepared foods; snacks, beer, wine as well as toys, books, and Christmas trees. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre has called the tax break a “trick",…
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Donald Trump's Cabinet Nominations | Ask Me Anything
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It's been almost two weeks since Donald Trump was re-elected. So far the US president-elect has announced a slate of cabinet nominations and some nominees are facing heavy scrutiny. Our AMA guest is journalist Zack Beauchamp. He's a senior correspondent for Vox who covers US democracy. He's also the author of a new book, “The Reactionary Spirit: Ho…
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How is the Canada Post strike affecting you?
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Whether you're running a small business or live in a rural area, Canada Post is an essential service for many Canadians. There are also people who have very little connection to the postal service as email, online billing and private delivery companies have made many Canadians less reliant on the mail. Then there are other issues: what's fair for w…
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Trump's win and Canadian politics | Ask Me Anything
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In the aftermath of Donald Trump’s decisive victory last week, political watchers are reflecting on why Trump won, why Harris lost, and what it could all mean for Canada. The top issues in the U.S. election – the economy, immigration, and political polarization – also resonate with voters here in Canada, as Canadian parties prepare for their own el…
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What conversations are you having about inheritance?
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A staggering $1 trillion is set to be handed down from older Canadians to their heirs over the next two years. According to CPA Canada, it's the largest transfer of generational wealth in Canadian history. Behind the numbers are lots of issues, from the impact on house prices to our basic sense of fairness. What conversations are you having about i…
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What would a Donald Trump victory mean for you?
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Across the country, Canadians are watching what Donald Trump has been saying during his campaign, how he says it, what he promises to do if he gets elected, and what impact it will have on this side of the border. What would a Donald Trump victory mean to you? What could it mean for Canada?
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Artificial Intelligence | Ask Me Anything
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A.I. is already having an impact on Canadian creators, employers, and students. A 2023 survey by KPMG consulting found over a third of the companies they spoke to are regularly using ChatGPT in their work. So what are the concerns around artificial intelligence and how should Canadians prepare for the future? David Gerhard is the head of Computer S…
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2-Topic Sunday: ER wait times; Bike lanes
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Wherever you are in the country emergency department wait times are a concern for many people. How are they affecting you? And in our second hour, Ontario premier Doug Ford has a tabled a bill that would require the province to approve any new bike lanes and give it the power to remove existing lanes built in the last five years. The premier says t…
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Ontario premier Doug Ford has a tabled a bill that would require the province to approve any new bike lanes and give it the power to remove existing lanes built in the last five years. The premier says the goal is to reduce gridlock. But many experts say bike lanes actually reduce congestion on streets with provinces like BC and the city of Montrea…
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America Votes: A Cross Border Conversation - What’s at stake for you in the US Election?
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There’s a lot at stake for Americans in this election and that’s also true for Canadians - America’s closest ally and largest trading partner. On this podcast you’ll hear from callers on both sides of the border, across Canada and the United States. Our question: What’s at stake for you in the US Election? This is “America Votes: A Cross Border Con…
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Chris Hadfield | Ask Me Anything
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SpaceX launched its fifth Starship test flight on Sunday. The company's goal is to build a resuable rocket that could reach the moon one day, and maybe even Mars. Colonel Chris Hadfield was the first Canadian to walk in space, completing multiple space missions, spacewalks, and even serving as commander of the International Space Station back in 20…
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How are you affected by youth violence?
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Late last month a video surfaced of a 13 year old girl being attacked with about 30 young people there as bystanders. Police charged five youth who were identified as the “aggressors”. it's not an isolated incident. Statistics Canada says youth crime was up 5 percent IN 2022. is this a recent phenomenon? Or do we just have more videos on social med…
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Which parenting issue is causing the most stress in your family?
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For many of us, the most important role we'll ever have is "parent". It's also one of the most challenging. So it's no surprise the US Surgeon General recently issued a warning about the potential toll of parenting on mental health. Which parenting issue is causing the most stress in your family? How did the way you were parented affect the way you…
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Pierre Poilievre | Ask Me Anything
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According to CBC’s Poll tracker, the Conservatives have almost a 20-point lead over the governing Liberals, and their lead has been holding steady for months. We know that there will be an election before October 2025, though it could come sooner. We wanted to take stock of who Pierre Poilievre is and what a possible Poilievre government might look…
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Astronaut Jeremy Hansen | Ask Me Anything
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In less than a year, NASA is sending four astronauts to fly around the moon as part of the Artemis II mission. The 10-day flight will test NASA's space exploration capabilities with astronauts aboard for the very first time. And Ontario’s Jeremy Hansen will be part of that crew, making him the first Canadian astronaut – and first non-American – to …
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Is involuntary care a good idea for those struggling with addiction?
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Addiction can be agonizing and, far too often, deadly. It can tear apart families and communities. So it's not surprising that politicians are under pressure to do something about it. And increasingly, some provinces are calling for involuntary care: forcing some people into treatment and keeping them there until the program is finished. There are …
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How is polarization affecting you?
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A lot of Canadians are feeling the pain of polarization. In politics for sure. But many felt pushed apart by the pandemic, from masks to vaccines to where you got information you trusted. Debate is sometimes replaced by slogans. People and their positions reduced to a single word: Marxist, fascist, elitist, extremist. So how is polarization affecti…
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Carol Off | Ask Me Anything
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Our AMA guest today will be a familiar voice to our listeners. Carol Off spent sixteen years co-hosting CBC’s As It Happens, after a career as a correspondent reporting from all over the world. The thousands of interviews she’s conducted have laid the groundwork for her new book entitled “At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage.” Each …
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How did life change after your parents could no longer care for themselves?
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Parents often say they'd do anything to make sure their children are well cared for. But what happens when that relationship shifts as those children become adults caring for an aging parent? Finding the answer can strain family finances and families themselves. How have you dealt with caring for an aging family member?…
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Talking about sex with teens | Ask Me Anything
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A new report from the World Health Organization suggests that teens, including Canadians, are using condoms less. At the same time STI’s like syphilis, chlamydia, and HIV have been on the rise in Canada. Cory Silverberg is a sex educator and author of "You Know, Sex" a book geared towards young people and all the questions they have. They answered …
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Why does the Trump-Harris debate matter to you? What will you be watching for?
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There is so much at stake in a US Presidential race. One gaffe or the perfect quip in the debate just might be enough to determine the winner in one of those too close to call swing states. And if truth matters, everyone will have their hands full on Tuesday night fact checking a barrage of problematic or misleading claims. So why does the Trump-Ha…
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Should there be a fall election? And... why does the Trump-Harris debate matter to you?
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Suddenly, we could be one House of Commons vote away from a federal election. If that vote was a confidence motion on the budget for example, it would trigger a federal election. For the Conservatives, riding high in the polls, that may be an exciting prospect. For supporters of other parties, maybe less so. What do you think? Should there be a fal…
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Is a university degree still worth it?
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The Bank of Canada looked at data from 2018 gathered by Statistics Canada. It determined that workers in their 40’s with a university degree earned about 10 dollars more per hour than those who graduated from college or another post-secondary school. But that gap was larger back in 1997 and the economy has certainly changed since 2018. Joel Westhei…
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What happened the day you became an empty nester? And... is a university degree still worth it?
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It is one of those life-changing moments that doesn't get a lot of attention. Even the greeting card industry hasn't created an "Empty Nest" category. However you feel about it, when a child moves out, it's a dramatic change and for some it can be a rough time. What happened the day you became an empty nester? How did your relationship with your ki…
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Psilocybin | Ask Me Anything
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Magic Mushroom retailers are popping up like....well...mushrooms. Dr. Rob Tanguay is an Addiction and Pain Psychiatrist, and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary and University of Alberta. He answers listener questions on psilocybin, including potential medical uses and its pitfalls.…
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How do you feel about supervised consumption sites in your community?
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Ontario's Health Minister announced plans to close half of the supervised consumption sites in the province, while increasing spending on homelessness and addiction treatment centres by nearly $400 million. How do you feel about supervised consumption sites in your community? Should there be restrictions on where they’re located? Plus, Magic Mushro…
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Would you buy an affordable EV made in China?
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There's been a lot of hype around EVs made in China lately the BYD Seagull, a Chinese-made 4-door EV with a range comparable to the most affordable electric vehicles you can buy in Canada right now has a price tag of just $13,000 The cheapest 2025 EV available in Canada will cost you roughly $27 000 more than the BYD Seagull. This could be a major …
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Russia Ukraine War | Ask Me Anything
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Ukraine's surprise attack into the Kursk region of Russia has sent shock waves around many parts of the world as fears of escalation mount. Alexander Lanoszka is an associate professor of International Affairs at the University of Waterloo. He answered audience questions on Sunday about Ukraine's military strategy and what this could mean for the f…
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What happened when you met a biological family member for the first time?
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It's never been easier to get a DNA test, but that doesn't mean what happens next is easy. From the elation of finding your long lost birth parent, to the shock of discovering a family secret, to the tangle of emotions between family members old and new, for better or worse, you may be opening a door that will never close. What was your experience …
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2024 Paris Olympics | Ask Me Anything
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There were some big wins for Canada at the Paris Summer Olympics, breaking, fencing, track. Summer McIntosh became the first Canadian athlete to win three gold medals at a single Olympic Games. But there were also controversies like the women’s soccer drone scandal. Morgan Campbell is a sports reporter and a Senior Contributor with the CBC. He took…
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Kamala Harris | Ask Me Anything
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Kamala Harris is expected be confirmed as the Democratic presidential candidate, making her the first woman of colour to run for the US presidency for a major party. Already, the polling gap between Republicans and Democrats has narrowed substantially, with Harris even polling ahead of Trump in some battleground states. So where will the campaign g…
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Are e-scooters public transportation or a public menace?
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There's a lot to like about electric powered scooters, relatively inexpensive, environmentally friendly, but if you're a pedestrian who's been hit by a scooter rider zipping along the sidewalk you may feel differently. Earlier this summer, Montreal's Children's Hospital called for stricter rules on the road after a series of devastating ER visits r…
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Raising Young Athletes | Ask Me Anything
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The summer Olympics are in full swing in Paris and it’s hard not to get swept up in the Olympic glory when so many amazing human feats are on display. The rush of Olympic glory can be intoxicating for young athletes, their parents and coaches. But are we pushing our kids too hard to be the best? Brenley Shapiro is a sports psychologist and performa…
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What did you lose in the Jasper wildfire? What does Jasper mean to you?
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One third of the buildings in Jasper have been destroyed and no one knows when people can return and start to rebuild. Across the country, many of you are also feeling a sense of loss and uncertainty. When will we be able to visit Jasper again and what will it look like?
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Managing Expectations with Hannah Halvorsen and Hailey Swirbul
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Fresh off their Olympic debuts, U.S. Cross Country Ski Team members Hannah Halvorsen and Hailey Swirbul candidly discuss how they deal with performance pressure as elite competitors, the stress it puts on a healthy mindset and their different takes on balancing a desire to win with positive self-worth. The conversation expands on a piece Halvorsen …
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