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The remaining staff at Toronto’s NOW Magazine haven’t gotten a regular paycheque in months. But as the beloved alt-weekly disintegrated around them, they kept on putting out issues. Norm Wilner, who spent 14 years as NOW’s film writer, joins former colleague Jonathan Goldsbie on Short Cuts to consider the slow decay of a publication that served as the city’s internet, before the internet was a thing. They also look at the Toronto Star’s successful battle to overturn a strange publication ban masking the identity of an upper-crust private school.Links:Radheyan Simonpillai’s thread about the final NOW mastheadThe (likely) final print issue of NOWToronto Star story from earlier this year about NOW’s demiseToronto Star story about lawsuit against Upper Canada CollegeOntario Court of Appeal decision in P1 v. XYZ SchoolSponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, BC General Employees’ UnionSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f

Dozens of people in New Brunswick have reported mysterious neurological symptoms over the past two years. People as young as 18 are experiencing full-blown dementia. Is there a single cause for these reported illnesses? The government has previously said they believed there was. Now, they have said there is no single cause. This week, we revisit a mystery we originally told you in January 2022. Featured in this episode: Leyland Cecco, the Guardian's Canadian correspondent; Stacie Quigley Cormier, step mother of Gabrielle Cormier who began experiencing dementia-type symptoms at the age of 20.Further reading:Whistleblower warns baffling illness affects growing number of young adults in Canadian province, Leyland Cecco, The GuardianNo longer a sure thing: Records show how N.B. investigation into mystery illness changed over time, CBC NewsSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: Rotman Executive Programs, oxioAdditional Music is by Audio Network.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystu

What's really behind Lisa LaFlamme's abrupt departure from CTV National News? And John Derringer's years of alleged workplace abuse at Toronto's Q107 and the straw that broke the camel's back for ending his show. Teri Hart co-hosts. Links:Lisa LaFlamme's video on TwitterThe Hill Times piece re: journalists receiving online hateThe Toronto Star's piece re: allegations against DerringerJennifer Valentyne's videoJacqui Delaney's interview on Toronto Mike'dSponsors: oxio, Squarespace, HoverSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cities and cars and a climate crisis, oh my! For the past 70 years, urban design in Canada has been centred around the car. Cities have started making changes, but are they doing enough to meet Canada’s climate goals?Featured in this episode: Dr. Edda Bild, postdoctoral fellow at McGill University and lead soundscape researcher for Sounds in the City. Jason Slaughter, creator of the YouTube channel Not Just Bikes. Brent Toderian, city planner and urbanist at TODERIAN UrbanWORKS.Links:Sounds in the City websiteNot Just Bikes YouTube Channel“The Power of Parking” paperSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: oxio, ArticleAdditional Music is by Audio NetworkCorrection: A previous edition said that British Columbia was the only province to offer rebates on electric bikes. In fact, BC, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and the Yukon offer rebates on the purchase of electric bikes.We regret the error.Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hoste

Avertissement : contenu lié aux pensionnats et à la colonisationLa visite du pape pour la présentation d’excuses aux peuples autochtones a provoqué diverses réflexions autour de l’histoire du catholicisme au Québec. Puis quelle est la conversation autour de la violence armée au Canada ? Emilie Nicolas anime cet épisode de Détours avec Christopher Curtis.Content warning : residential schools and colonizationEnglish: The Pope's visit to apologize to Indigenous peoples provoked various reflections on the history of Catholicism in Quebec. And how is the media talking about gun violence in Canada? Emilie Nicolas hosts this episode of Détours with Christopher Curtis. Liens : Archive Radio-Canada : Visite du pape en 1984La démesure langagière du pape François par Joseph FacalTweet Guy A. LepageTweet Jean-François LiséeLa fille sur la photo par Rima ElkouriTuerie en N.-É. : impression d’ingérence politiqueValérie Plante réagit aux incidents de violence arméeLa police : plus une solution qu'un problème par Joseph Faca

How many ways must healthcare break down before you can call it “collapsed”? And how can journalists be better supported when they receive threatening hate mail? Moira Wyton co-hosts with Jonathan Goldsbie.Links:CBC piece re: 'unprecedented' strain on health careGlobal news piece re: not unprecedented health care systemToronto Sun Opinion piece Brian LilleyGlobe and Mail piece re: BC researchers excluded from drug decriminalization reviewCAJ's Poisoned Well reportThe musical Tell Tale HarbourSponsors: Douglas, SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jesse Brown might think himself quite the question master, but today the tables have turned and our guest host, the Jonathan Torrens, investigates the inner workings of this show's host. Is it possible to be too cynical?  Featured in this episode: Jonathan Torrens, actor, performer and writer best known for his beef with Jesse Brown and hosting shows like Street Cents, Jonovision and his role in Trailer Park Boys; Jesse Brown, early guest on Jonovision (and, I guess, the publisher of the Canadaland podcast network).Past relevant episodes:Canadaland episode 281: Trolling Jonathan TorrensCanadaland episode 2: Millionaire Ex-girlfriendCanadaland episode 58: An Interview With My Harshest CriticSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: oxio, Rotman, Freshbooks, HoverSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The dam has broken on hockey's toxic culture. And a new BC Supreme Court ruling threatens confidential sources. Laura Robinson co-hosts.Links:Globe and Mail piece re: victim coming forwardCBC piece re: Alleged sexual assault in St. John'sBiv piece re: BC Supreme Court ruling on confidentialitySponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, oxio Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jody Porter worked for CBC in Thunder Bay for more than two decades. Her work on the injustices faced by Indigenous people in Northwestern Ontario from Grassy Narrows to Thunder Bay was cited in many hearings and reports including the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. And yet, she viewed her work with a very critical lens toward the end of her life after she was diagnosed with ovarian cancer.In July, Jody succumbed to cancer and died at the age of 50. We are re-airing a conversation Jesse had with Jody in November 2020 during the Brayden Bushby trial.Featured in this episode: Jody Porter, senior reporter at CBC NewsFurther reading:CBC journalist Jody Porter remembered for her compassionate storytelling, commitment to truth, CBC NewsPathfinding, Jody Porter, MaisonneuveRacism killed Barbara Kentner, says Thunder Bay group rallying outside trial of man accused of killing her, Jody Porter, CBC NewsSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: oxio, Article, HelloFreshSupport CANADALAND: https://canadalan

The media actually did a pretty good job of covering the Pope's apology. And Wendy Mesley's re-branding as a woman of ill repute. Karyn Pugliese co-hosts.Links:Canada's National Observer piece by Thaiorénióhté Dan David re: Papal apologyCanada's National Observer piece by Matteo Cimellaro re: Papal apologyGlobe and Mail Opinion piece by Tanya Talaga re: Papal apologyThe Tyee piece by Cindy Blackstock re: sexual abuseAPTN investigation re: French priestNational Post piece re: Wendy MesleySponsors: oxio, Rotman, Douglas, Squarespace, CalmSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/join Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So many people encounter injustice and accept it as the way things are. Others refuse to accept the status quo and will not rest until those injustices are done away with. Cindy Blackstock is one of the latter. This is the story of how her work resulted in the largest financial compensation settlement the Canadian government has ever made because of the systemic neglect of First Nations' children in the child welfare system over the course of decades. A report from Danielle Paradis.Featured in this episode: Cindy Blackstock, executive director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada; Alanis Obomsawin, documentarian.Further reading:Canada signs $20B compensation agreement on First Nations child welfare, Canadian PressAlanis Obomsawin documents Cindy Blackstock's fight for equality for Aboriginal children, CBC RadioSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: Douglas, CFUV, Freshbooks, HoverAdditional Music is by Audio NetworkSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnyst

Our changing perception of the Nova Scotia mass shooter's partner Lisa Banfield. And thwarting the apocalypse through journalism. Sarah Lawrynuik co-hosts. Links:Halifax Examiner piece re: The witchification of Lisa BanfieldGlobe and Mail Opinion piece re: Lisa BanfieldCBC piece re: European heat waveJ Source article by Sarah on reporting on extreme weatherSponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, oxioSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When a CBC host used the N-word in pre-production meetings, she was taken off the air. When the French arm of the public broadcaster, Radio-Canada, had a program just months later where the N-word was used four times in both languages, the broadcaster dismissed charges that there was anything wrong with the program. That is, until the CRTC stepped in and said an apology was in order. Why two different responses at the same company in two languages? And why does the 1968 book by Pierre Vallières always seem to be at the heart of the controversy?Featured in this episode: Emilie Nicolas, host of Canadaland's French-language show Détours and columnist at Le DevoirFurther reading:Diversity and inclusion: malaise within CBC/Radio-Canada, Le DevoirRadio-Canada to appeal CRTC N-word decision and apologize to complainant, Canadian PressRadio-Canada personalities urge broadcaster to fight CRTC N-word decision, Radio CanadaSupport Canadaland at canadaland.com/joinSponsors: oxio, CFUV, Calm, Article, HoverSupport CANADAL

Three telecoms in a trench coat and other Canadian oligopolies. And we need a new playbook when it comes to engaging with Pierre Poilievre. Vass Bednar co-hostsLinks:CBC piece re: Rogers outage and the need for greater oversightToronto Star piece re: Supermarket price hikesNational Observer piece re: Trudeau greeted by throngs of admirersTyee piece re: The Forever Plague and the responseSlate article re: The Forever PlagueGlobal piece re: Pierre PoilievreSponsors: Douglas, SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patrick Brown was disqualified from the Conservative Leadership race. He's denied allegations filed by a whistleblower that he was knowingly mismanaging how campaign staff were being paid. He's vowed to appeal the disqualification decision. But in the meantime, what would this move mean for Canadian politics? Does it mean a Pierre Poilievre coronation?Canadians are known for voting parties out of office, not into office. Which means after the Liberals have been in power for seven years and we're looking to be on the cusp of a recession, the person who leads the Conservative party next could easily be Canada's next prime minister.Featured in this episode: Jen Gerson, co-founder of The Line.Further reading:Conservative Party tried to bring Brown into compliance with election laws and failed: leadership chair, CBC NewsPatrick Brown says he will appeal disqualification from Conservative leadership race, CP24Brown booted from CPC leadership as drama takes centre stage, Brian Lilley, Toronto SunPatrick Brown, disqu

Plus d’une cinquantaine de têtes d’affiches de Radio-Canada contestent la décision du CRTC concernant l’utilisation du ‘mot en n’ sur l’émission radiophonique Le 15-18 en août 2020. Puis dans le climat politique actuel, quelle est la conversation autour des fêtes nationales dans les médias ? Emilie Nicolas anime cet épisode de Détours avec Vanessa Destiné.English: More than 50 well-established Radio-Canada employees disagree with the CRTC's decision regarding the use of the 'n-word' on the radio show Le 15-18 in August 2020. And considering the current political climate, what does the media conversation surrounding national holidays look like? Emilie Nicolas hosts this episode of Détours with Vanessa Destiné. Liens : Alain Gravel sur Puisqu'il faut se leverChronique d'Isabelle Hachey sur Verushka Lieutenant-DuvalVanessa Destiné dans Le DevoirLettre des têtes d'affiches de Radio-CanadaDossier du New York Times sur l'HaïtiCommanditaire : OxioSoutenir CANADALAND : https://canadaland.com/joinVisitez Omny Studio p

A Supreme Court decision that hasn't gotten much attention in Canada. And the National Post is calling for an end to the bullying of reporters, meanwhile its own columnists are attacking their own. Jan Wong co-hosts.Links:Globe and Mail Opinion piece by Elizabeth SheehyGlobe and Mail Opinion piece by Frank Addario and Matthew GourlayGlobe and Mail obituary of Irving AbellaNational Post piece from the Editor in ChiefSponsors: Douglas, Squarespace, oxio, HelloFreshSupport CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/joinSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Raging wildfires are now a normal part of summertime in Canada. Climate change comes at you fast, but the impact of these fires is far from equal across different regions. Those most likely to have to flee their homes are Indigenous people, and this disproportionate risk is only growing. The number of evacuees from First Nation reserves doubled over the last decade. Producer Sarah Lawrynuik travels to a remote Manitoba community to look at what fire has done to one community, and examines the implications for tens of thousands of other people in the years to come.Further Reading:Social science research on Indigenous wildfire management in the 21st century and future research needs (Amy Cardinal Christianson) – https://www.publish.csiro.au/WF/pdf/WF13048Indigenous fire teams in Sask. aim for bigger role after B.C. blazes – https://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/indigenous-fire-teams-in-sask-aim-for-bigger-role-after-b-c-blazesU of S prof studies impact of fire evacuations on First Nations (2015) – https://

In covering the end of widespread reproductive freedom in the United States, the CBC goes the both-sides route. At what point should something be considered a human-rights issue and no longer subject to debate?And the Convoy — or at least something similar — is set to rematerialize in Ottawa. What has the media learned since last time, and are we any closer to putting our finger on a diffuse movement that’s very different to different people? Jonathan Goldsbie fills in for Jesse and Rachel Cairns co-hosts. Links:CBC's the Current segment re: Roe v. WadeDr. Jennifer Gunter Tweet re: appearance on CBCStephanie Gray Google TalkMPP Bhutila Karpoche Tweet re: EvictionsJonathan Goldsbie's Tweet re: Toronto CouncilorThe Conversation piece re: Roe v. WadeNational Post piece re: Freedom ConvoyVice piece re: Freedom ConvoyThe Tyee piece re: Freedom ConvoySponsors: oxio, calm, SquarespaceSupport CANADALAND: http

Universities across Alberta have experienced huge funding cuts over the last three years. Come fall, students will be paying for that with huge tuition increases (some as high as 104%). But these changes are bigger than just dollars and cents, they beg the question: What is the point of getting a post-secondary education?Freelance journalist Oumar Salifou reports on the impacts seen in Alberta and host Jesse Brown interviews Alberta's minister of higher education. Featured in this episode: Anita Cardinal, law student at the University of Alberta; Reginald Wiebe, assistant professor of English at Concordia University of Edmonton; Dave Lamont, a caretaker at the University of Calgary; Brenda Austin-Smith, president of the Canadian Association of University Teachers; Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta's minister of higher education Further reading:Some Alberta post-secondary institutions left relatively unscathed while U of A funds slashed, new data shows, CBC NewsPost-secondary stu