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Happiest of the Holiday Season,

This was a quickly done holiday episode with James Yachyshen. We meander our way through some reflections, ponderings forward regarding politics locally and further afield.

And, we open and close by giving thanks and appreciation to you, our listeners.

May your holiday season be joy-filling, dialogue digging fun-wise, and safe!

Lenore Swystun, Host
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Hello Dear listeners,

This week we talk federal politics and other highlights national and local.

No more Freeland in Federal Liberal Cabinet. And, closer to home, what about the latest, regarding supports for folks without homes or shelters and the weather being so cold.

Tune in. Have a listen. Support local media and shows like this.

Thanks for tuning in.

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Lenore Swystun with Christina Cherneskey

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Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,

You are in for a treat. Tasha Kheiriddin, National Post Columnist, Geo-political analyst, lawyer, authour and more, joins Dr. Bohdan Kordan, Professor Emeritus, Political Studies, International Relations, St. Thomas Moore College, focusing on nationalism and ethnic conflicts, politics of state/minority relations, and Canadian foreign policy.

James Yachyshen joins as my co-host today (regrets from Christina Cherneskey).

We go deep into the geopolitical dynamics taking place - especially with major shifts in nation-state leadership amplified by Trump being re-elected a second time.

Thank you to Tasha and Bohdan for their wonderful insights. Much to think about in this shifting world we live in.

Civically Speaking,
Lenore Swystun, Host

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Dear Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in. Today we head south with guests Patricia Roe and James Yachyshen. Christina Cherneskey sends her regrets.

In this episode Patricia and James offer up different perspectives on the incoming President including what may be the impacts for Canada... good, bad and otherwise.

Have a listen. Be sure to support community radio and shows just like this - that exercise our civic muscles.

Civically speaking,
Lenore Swystun, Host

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Thanks for tuning in Dear Listeners,

We are truly heading rapidly towards the end of the year and governments are getting back into policy making mode. The Throne speech was delivered today. And priorities outlined.

We touch on m highlights and who is taking up key cabinet positions and shadow cabinet positions within this session of the Legislative Assembly. And, more....

Tune in. Share with others. And exercise your civic muscles by engaging in your civic arena in whatever way you are called upon between elections.

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Lenore Swystun with Christins Cherneskey and guest panelist James Yachyshen

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Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners,

OKAY, the election cycle is complete....at least for now...as we head into 2025 noting that a Federal Election at some point will most likely be triggered.

James Yachyshen, a regular panel member joins Christina Cherneskey and myself, to ponder on the recent Saskatoon Civic Election and touch on a few other races, especially, mayoral changes, that occurred in some key cities in the province - e.g. Regina, Prince Albert, Yorkton, Weyburn, and North Battleford.

Have a listen. Thanks so much for supporting this community-driven effort. And be sure to stay civically engaged. Attend engagement sessions, consultations, community associations and more.


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Lenore together with Christina

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Dear Listeners,

Exciting - we are coming to the end of the Fall 2024 Election Cycle.

The Civic Election is right around the corner. November 13, 2024. Voting takes place from 8 am to 8 pm.

We give a run down on how to vote, where to vote, and where you can get all the details about your candidates and such. You can vote for a Mayor, a Councillor, and a School Board Trustee in either the Separate or Public school systems.

Here is the best link to all the information you need - including what you need to have on your person when you do go and vote at Elections Saskatoon | Saskatoon.ca

Most important - as voting matters. Some races can be within a handful of votes. These are the orders of government closest to us. Its about our streets, our community amenities and services, and so so much more.

Have your say. Exercise your civic muscles. And on the night of the results (TOMORROW). Join us on Civically Speaking Facebook page or Voice of Saskatoon Facebook page - or through Rogers Community Channel for the results.

Civically speaking,
Lenore Swystun with Christina Cherneskey

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Indeed, tis' Election Season. In just a little over a week, November 13, we'll know who Saskatoon's new City Council will be. Joining this episode - thanks to Phil Tank, Opinion Editor, Saskatoon StarPhoenix along with Charles Hamilton, Producer, Saskatoon CBC Morning Show. Regrets from Christina Cherneskey.

In part one, we reflect mostly on the current Mayoral race - key trends, issues, and observations about candidate efforts. In part two, we focus on the ward races.

Time flies when you get three politico geeks together. To get to know more about election details please visit Elections Saskatoon | Saskatoon.ca. Advance polls ended today - special polls continue through next week. Vote day again, November 13.

Exercise your democratic muscles best by doing the best step you can do - vote!

Now, to being on pins and needles awaiting the results of that 'lil election taking place south of the border.

Civically speaking,
Lenore Swystun, Host

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.