Episodes

As we are on the brink of a 3rd lockdown, more vaccines are rolling out, but are people getting their shot? We talk about what our duty is, or isn't, and a website that can answer some of those questions, PROTECTMB.ca See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Winnipeg author Sally Ito talks about her family, their history and the effects of war on the lives and identities of Japanese Canadians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether living away from family or living with them, there are great bonds that never die. Author Sally Ito talks about her own findings of her family’s history and the long lasting effects it had on her. Latin performing artist Onna Lou reveals her deep passion for human connection and the longing to be with her family in Argentina. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is a celebration on our 60th show, but still we are not out of the woods yet. And Rana gives us her personal experience as she begins Ramadan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shannon Guile and Andraea Sartison talk about their new group Ple Collective, that combines live theatre in 3 languages, English, French and American Sign language. Making it the first all inclusive theatre experience for children. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Serafin LaRiviere is known for their torch, jazz infused songs, but with the pandemic and COVID, raising a 10 yearly and losing a very dear friend, Serafin has turned the tables on their music and also the way they view life. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Harvest Manitoba is the province's largest food bank, and with the pandemic has had to pivot and turn things around to meet the needs of the hungry, and also the safety of volunteers and staff. CEO Keren Taylor-Hughes talks about how all her staff pitched in and is making the food bank able to feed the rising numbers of people seeking their assistance. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We faced another Easter isolated, but new things come to light. As in experiencing live theatre in a whole new way, Ple Collective is bring together 3 languages English, French and American Sign Language! And Linda Drosdowech let’s us know it’s OK to be not perfect! Verde Salon’s Oskana shows us the secret to beautiful hair, a healthy scalp massage! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sonia Funk and Sylvia Marusyk have put together a unique wellness program that can help the smallest business to the large corporate companies navigate the complicated and challenging times of having happy and healthy employees and work environment. They both bring their expertise to show they really have all the bases covered. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hue Virtual Chat With Tracy Koga - Susie Erjavec Parker, Charlotte Sytnyk, Robyn Priest, Nicole LaTourelle - Celebrating One Year Anniversary! What we have learned and what we have accomplished in a non year, and still in one! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Country recording artist Jade Turner is doing just fine getting her new album out, though not on the road. She talks about how she learned it takes a whole group of people to make and release an album, and enjoying the extra help. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An intimate look into the last night MLK Jr. spent alive before he was shot dead April 1963. Starring Ray Strachan and Cherissa Richards as the motel maid that made that night so memorable. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damon Surzyshyn's driving in both lanes, one as a professional race car driver, and in the other lane, producing a TV reality series for CBS Sports called Going Pro SRO America. He talks about the recent season two being interrupted by a little thing called COVID, and the world in pandemic mode, Damon and his crew marched on. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

April showers bring May flowers, it’s all about transformation. Meet Sonia Funk and Sylvia Marusyk, and their new program SurThrival of The Fittest, helping businesses of all sizes navigate through the big picture of mental health and wellness in the workplace. Let’s Get Our Human Back Again features Roslind Hayes, who teaches all of us the qualities of respect, empathy and determination to be a better person. And finally Just TV sees our city without hate and racism, and the possibility of reac...

Comedian Stephanie Morin-Robert chats about her one woman play Eye Candy. It actually is based on her 56 hour labour delivery, and the funny things that happen. Plus this year presenting it virtually with no audience will be a different experience for her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does feminism really mean? We know there are still differences amongst females of color, but how far do we have to go? Will equality ever be found? Where do you stand? That is the question we try to answer on the Hue virtual Chat. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Arian Sutherland's new single Respect The Gift becomes a 70's groovy style video created during the pandemic here in Manitoba. Adrian, and his producer/manager RoseAnna Schick and dancer Jolie Lesperance talk about the surreal experience of creating the video entirely blue screen. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tracy Koga chats with Angela Cassie and Tania Lafreniere about their new positions at the National Gallery of Canada and how diversity, inclusion and culture will all have a place at the table. In a world long dominated by white males, they hope to diversify collections, and paint a truer picture of Canadian history through art and other pieces that depict our multi-cultural pas, present and future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is officially spring, with new hopes and new beginnings. Or maybe not. We get our laughter going with Stephanie Morin-Robert and her one woman show Eye Candy, plus some glam hair looks with Stylist Colleen from Verde Salon. Then it’s a heart felt story about resilience, love and respect with Robyn Priest’s Let’s get our Hue-man back again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It is Anti-racism week in Winnipeg, once claimed to be the most racist city, then the most inclusive. Now rising Asian racism is creating more tension. And music is back in the classroom, band practice is resuming thanks to a parent advocacy group that sees the benefits of playing music for students during the pandemic. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Changing the way we think, creating new beliefs are the themes through the show. Jazz artist Serafin talks about their switch in music paths, and the importance of family. Robyn helps us Get Our Human Back Again in conversation with Amanda Outhwaite, and life coach Linda Drosdowech explains how we can create new beliefs for ourselves. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk about the ramifications of the Meaghan and Harry interview, Oprah’s loss for words, and where the monarchy stands with the public. Plus though the vaccine is here, restrictions are lessening, there is rumbling of a third lockdown, will that be the last straw for everyone? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to the CEO of the largest food bank in the province, Keren Taylor Hughes and how she has looked after at 38% rise of people using food banks during the pandemic. Jade Turner has found new energy after having a baby, and making music again in the forefront. Linda Drosdowech makes us take ownership and be experts of our own lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have an explosive talk about getting women on par with wages, power and job security with men. Plus what does International Women’s Day really mean? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.