Civically speaking is a podcast that focuses on all things civic - focusing in on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and wider political, geopolitical, and related issues facing us in a 21st-century word. Host, Lenore Swystun, a Registered Professional Planner, Sociologist, and Facilitator together with Communications Specialist and former Journalist, Christina Cherneskey, invites guests and guest panels to discuss all things current and topical. Civically Speaking episodes are self-produced and aired weekly on Saskatoon's community radio station cfcr.ca along with providing podcast versions and special videocast and podcast direct specials. Tune in, try it, and we promise you'll find yourself coming back for more. We talk planning, politics, people - civically speaking!
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Two current sitting politicians announce on the same day.
One comes from within the current Council.
Another sat on Council some time ago. And went …
In today's episode, we provide an update on the recent development re the new downtown library. And then we head into a few more musings including - what's the latest regarding candidat…
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We get into 'it' with Phil Tank, that is, we get into the latest dynamics resulting from the close of the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislative Session and last words…
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Last week - was really one of those weeks. Historic from an outside looking in kind of way. Christina and I go into a discussion about what happened at the end of t…
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We go to the boards...okay a poor hockey analogy...go Canadian teams (why must they compete to be 1?)...on safety, and what the stats suggest, what…
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Thanks for tuning in. We talk the latest initiative to increase safety on Saskatoon's buses; we muse about the latest candidate rumblings; and we congratulate the new Chi…
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Almost May! Time is flying. We share the latest we know re Saskatoon's municipal election. It isn't much except to share about the changes re municipal boundaries a…
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Thanks again for tuning in. In this episode Christina and I dive into a recent announcement by the City of Saskatoon's Public Library - sharing that four libraries…
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Mid-April - upcoming Federal budget hits today - we'll have recorded prior to it being released - but some contents known already.
Gordon Androsoff joins while Chri…
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We are back this week after a little Spring Break. Thanks for your patience.
Today we discuss the Solar eclipse that happened that had many a community in parts of Mexico,…
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Hope you are enjoying the week before some bunny times come to be ...
We get into the provincial budget - not so much the deets - but the feel - the message overall - wha…
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Welcome to the show, Samantha Yaholnitsky. A communicator, political operative and much more...
We go around the issues provincially and municipally.
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It's a motley smattering of early March days as we reset after a week off.
Christina Cherneskey recording from her home studio and myself from the WHL's home arena in Prin…
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We reassemble one of our Civically Speaking Panels. And we go far, wide and deep. Ending with a rapid round of key Saskatoon political issues.
Yes, we are ratcheting it u…
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Prognostications
Messaging.
Issues.
Who
When
What
DEEDS and more...
Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.
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In this episode we dive into the first to perhaps be sharing they are interested in running for the Mayoral position.
And a whole bunch…
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Slightly out of order. Here is the show that aired the week I was away. Christina Cherneskey and Phil Tank discuss what it means when an Incumbent Mayor steps away …
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With heavy heart my Mom passed away last Tuesday.
Thank you to Christina Cherneskey and Phil Tank for carrying the show. I will have that episode upload…
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Joining us this week. Regular and one of our favourite guest's, Phil Tank, StarPhoenix Columnist and Digital Opinion Editor.
We serve up Saskatchewa…
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We have a full show today - discussing the recently announced emergency shelter in Sutherland; and then pivoting to a whole bunch of other stories. Cancellation of…