Almost 107
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Fanshawe College journalism students bring you voices and stories from London, Ontario and beyond to inform, educate and entertain.
'Almost 107' is original news and views content. It's an extension of work produced for 106.9 The X (CIXX-FM). Check out more stories on our website 1069TheX.com and follow us on X-Twitter @1069TheX
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London
How To
Education
News
Stories
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Society & Culture
Documentary
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 18 minutes
- Episodes
- 187
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
The importance of Black history and culture
February kicks off black history month where Canadians nationwide commemorate and discuss the stories of Canada's black community alongside the contribution black culture has made to our society. In …
00:16:29 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
Hockey Culture Takes a Hit
THIS EPISODE CONTAINS INFORMATION ON A TOPIC THAT MAY BE SENSITIVE TO SOME LISTENERS.
On this episode we are joined by Hockey Culture expert Claire Senior and Sports Journalist Yannis Economopoulos t…
00:18:58 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Cybersecurity and AI
In a modern world where everyone lives online, vulnerability for any kind of cybercrime is inevitable. Hackers and their softwears are evolving by the second, and with AI in the game, what was once u…
00:19:12 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
Escape & Excitement: The Fantasies of Live Action Role-Playing
With video games, movies, and television shows depicting epic battles and fantasy quests, some people want a taste of it for themselves and an opportunity to escape their real lives. LARP (Live Actio…
00:16:21 |
Sun 04 Feb 2024
Twitter/X under Elon Musk
In this episode of Almost 107, host Jacob Gendron looks at the changes the former Twitter has seen since Elon Musk acquired the platform. We also hear from an avid user of the site, Ryan Boyington, w…
00:13:00 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Talkin Trash
With London’s green bin program in full swing, Londoners deserve some deeper knowledge into composting so in this episode of almost 107 Paul Van Der Werf joins and talks about composting and the envi…
00:17:04 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
The problems with minor league officiating
Talking to today's refs about the struggles and the shortages of refs throughout minor league sports.
00:22:13 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
SeasonFit Insights
Seasonal fitness is adjusting our routines to changing year. It’s about navigating weather, holidays, and energy levels to optimize workouts and nutrition. On this episode of Almost 107 we will be he…
00:19:24 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
The Benefits of Bariatric Surgery
In this episode, host Bernardo Lucca will be joined by Medical Director at LHSC in London Dr. Christopher Schlacta to talk about the Bariatric Centre's recent success in the city of London. We'll als…
00:10:59 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Shutter Symphony, Navigating the Creative Peaks and Valleys
Immerse yourself in the world of creative minds as we navigate the ups and downs of photography. Join us for insightful conversations, inspiration, and a deep dive into the artistry behind every snap…
00:16:44 |
Fri 15 Dec 2023
The reality of being in the music industry
Getting into a band or into the music industry is a wonderfully exciting experience, but it also throws up several questions. What are you supposed to do when you are in a band to get recognized? Wh…
00:19:45 |
Wed 13 Dec 2023
Changing trends in business
Business trends are changing these days as various side hustles like affiliate marketing are attracting people towards them. In this episode, we talked about such a trend with our guest Yash Rupela t…
00:17:14 |
Sun 10 Dec 2023
The Art of Collecting
This is the world of collecting collectibles! Three collectors collect different items such as toys, video games, and comics. They express why they do it and how expensive it can be as well as newer …
00:17:32 |
Fri 08 Dec 2023
Combatting Islamophobia
The details of what happened with five members of the Afzaal Family are out and some of them are disturbing. That has pushed many families towards traumas and anxieties. On top of that, the war in th…
00:19:42 |
Mon 04 Dec 2023
Insider of College Athlete's: With Katie Rice
On this episode of almost 107, we will be hearing the voice of Fanshawe College's Cross Country star Katie Rice, who is also known to be the face of the sport. We will hear her story and advantages a…
00:09:27 |
Sun 03 Dec 2023
19 year old Serbian baseball player goes home trying to qualify for the Olympics
Dusan Karic a Serbian-born baseball player started playing baseball in his home country. Since then he has had many experiences in Europe before coming to North America, as his biggest journey is goi…
04:54:38 |
Sun 03 Dec 2023
Finding Solace
Disclaimer: This episode contains themes of sexual violence and suicide.
Sexual assault victims found peace and solace through different ways. Sam Koster and Marlee Liss went through similar but d…
00:19:44 |
Mon 27 Nov 2023
The art of leadership.
On this episode of Almost 107, we will discuss the importance of being a heart-centred leader not only in the corporate world but in every aspect of life. We will discuss challenges faced by leaders …
00:14:02 |
Sun 26 Nov 2023
Dance: An Age-Old Universal Language Fostering Human Connections and Transcendence
Since the beginning of history, dance has been an expressive tool that fosters and transcends human relationships. Although dance genres have evolved and diversified, dance is still one of the most e…
00:16:40 |
Fri 24 Nov 2023
New Comers In London
Today I have an incredible International student sharing his stories of challenges and triumphs. So whether you're just a Londoner curious about the perspectives of your fellow residents or a newcome…
00:18:15 |
Wed 22 Nov 2023
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