This bi-weekly podcast from the Institute for Local Self-Reliance shares powerful stories of local renewable energy, from mayors discussing their city’s commitment to 100% renewable energy to tales of innovative community owned solar to questions about the the best rooftop solar policy. Join host John Farrell, the director of the Institute’s Energy Democracy Initiative, as he asks if the 100-year-old monopoly market structure for electricity delivery makes sense in an on-demand, distributed ...
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An archive of each full weekday episode of the award-winning program presented by Stephen Grootes.
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Big Dink Energy is the funny pickleball podcast for real rec players, paddle addicts, and people who love the game but don’t take it too seriously. 🎧 Weekly episodes packed with: Court-side banter & rule rants Gear talk & guest interviews Off-the-court chaos: relationships, life, and hot takes Whether you're a casual dinker, pickle-curious beginner, or just here for the laughs, you'll find relatable debates, ridiculous stories, and unexpected inspiration. Half insight. Half nonsense. 100% en ...
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Welcome to The Samantha Parker Show, where sober meets CEO energy. I’m Samantha, Creative Media Director, content strategist, and a woman who said no more to playing small. This show is your permission slip to ditch the rules, show up loud, and build a life that feels damn good without alcohol, burnout, or the B.S. I didn’t build my business after getting sober I built it while struggling quietly behind the scenes. But when I put down the drink, I picked up something way more powerful: clari ...
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A daily update on the latest business and economic news. Live from Monday to Thursday at 9:15am and 6:45pm Paris time.
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The Democracy That Delivers podcast is about democratic and economic development and the intersection between the two. Through their personal stories, guests share how their work is helping build stronger democratic institutions in countries all over the world and how they are tackling some of the major governance challenges that many countries face today. The weekly discussion covers a wide range of topics including entrepreneurship, governance, rule of law, and the role of the private sect ...
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The Jas Johal Show is the Lower Mainland’s town square, helping you connect with the stories that matter. It’s about finding the solutions to the challenges facing our region, even when we disagree. Jas’s decades of experience as a local news reporter, a Global News bureau chief in China and India, as well as a BC MLA have strengthened his conviction that no one “side” has all the answers. The Jas Johal Show’s contributor Geri Mayer-Judson, Global News anchor Chris Gailus, and the Global New ...
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Thanks for checking out the Sacred Changemakers podcast, my name is Jayne Warrilow and I am passionate about human potential. This podcast has one purpose to truly take a stand for change and transformation, but not just any old change, we believe in positive change with the potential to make a real difference in our world. We’re talking personal, professional and social impact. So come with us on a journey, as we go behind the scenes with people who are making a real difference in our world ...
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B2B marketing in Asia starts here. Discover APAC growth strategies, brand localization, PR, ABM and demand generation in Japan and across Asia-Pacific. The Asia AIM Podcast is your front row seat to the strategies, stories and successes powering today’s most innovative B2B brands in Japan, Southeast Asia & the wider APAC region. From generating demand and localizing brands to shaping PR strategy and executing ABM in Asia, this podcast brings you behind the scenes with marketing leaders and b ...
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The We talk IoT podcast keeps you up to date with major developments in the world of the internet of things, IIoT, artificial intelligence, and cognitive computing. Our guests are leading industry experts, business professionals, and experienced journalists as they discuss some of today’s hottest tech topics and how they can help boost your bottom line. You can follow We talk IoT – the Internet of Things Business podcast anywhere you get your podcasts. About the host: Stefanie Ruth Heyduck i ...
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How to Raise the Bar for Community Solar in Minnesota — (Bonus) Episode 255 of Local Energy Rules
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27:20Learn about the recent improvements to Minnesota's community solar program and what can be done to better encourage cooperative ownership models.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/mn-community-solar-ler255/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules…
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EU says loosening tech rules 'not up for negotiation' in trade talks with US
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6:41The EU's antitrust chief, Teresa Ribera, says changing regulations on US tech is not on the cards. This comes after US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick tied a loosening of tech rules to lower US tariffs. Also, mining giant Barrick reaches an agreement with the Malian government to resume operations at the Loulo-Gounkoto gold mining complex. Plus w…
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City of North Vancouver changes bylaws to permit multiplexes on single-family lots
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59:00City of North Vancouver changes bylaws to permit multiplexes on single-family lots (0:50) Guest: Tony Valente, City of North Vancouver councillor Cups over cans: B.C. Place’s beer service sends Whitecap fans over the edge (10:39) Guest: Nick Hosseinzadeh, Whitecaps fan With a pending pipeline deal, is it time for B.C to rethink its conditions? (20:…
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New West councillors flag city's $300k proposal on FIFA World Cup activities
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7:56Guest: Paul Minhas, New Westminster City councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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The fault lines in B.C.'s 'Go West' economic plan
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10:41Guest: Kirk LaPointe, columnist for Lodestar Media Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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New Costco opens up long-standing traffic concerns in New Westminster
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10:21Guest: Patrick Johnstone, Mayor of New Westminster Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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Ottawa and Alberta press a pipeline plan through B.C., sidelining Eby; Is it time for BC to introduce their own conditions?
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17:14Guest: Christy Clark, Former Premier of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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If B.C. Place stumbled serving Whitecaps fans, what happens during the World Cup?
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10:41Guest: Nick Hosseinzadeh, Whitecaps fan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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The EU and the US have restarted their trade negotiations in a bid to settle sticking points left unsolved in their tariff deal reached in July. The US side called on the EU to reconsider its digital rules and find "a balanced approach" if it wanted Washington to lower import duties on steel and aluminium. Plus, global talks on protecting wildlife …
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African Bank posts growth with record customers, G20 overview and selling art pieces
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1:17:37Stephen Grootes speaks to African Bank Group CEO Kennedy Bungane about the Bank’s 2025 annual financial results, highlighting its transformation into a diversified, customer-centric institution and its strong performance despite a challenging environment. In other interviews, Stephen Grootes gets to know Marelize van Zyl’s inspiring career journey …
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Deadly Vilas County crash, Tomahawk Venison Feed, ski areas recognized
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6:36WXPR News for 11-24-25By John Burton
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EU seeks to deepen trade ties with Africa at summit in Angola
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4:31The EU and the African Union are marking 25 years of relations with a summit aimed at boosting economic cooperation, but Europe's investment ambitions will struggle to compete with those of China and the US. We take a closer look in this edition.By FRANCE 24 English
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The Best of the Money Show: Shapeshifter: Barry van Zyl & EV Battery Stock Debate
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49:25Stephen Grootes speaks to Charlotte Otter on her book We Need New Leaders and how reputation equity helps diverse CEOs thrive; Warren Ingram on why sports betting is not an investment; Wendy Knowler on the uncertainty of electric vehicle sales in South Africa and the challenges of battery component availability; and Barry van Zyl on how his journey…
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The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack
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54:19The latest on the Bella Coola grizzly attack (0:59) Plus, how to stay safe when encountering a bear? (6:42) Guest: Karly McMullen, Communications Specialist for Wildsafe B.C. The Week That Was in Politics (15:56) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Can the Whitecaps topple LA at MLS Cup Western conference semifinals? (30:46) …
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The Wrap: Should Vancouver implement pay-to-use public bathrooms?
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14:19Plus, should there be harsher consequences for fans who ambush celebrities? Guests: Sarah Daniels, real estate agent in South Surrey; author and broadcaster Steven Chang, Producer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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Is $240 million in new trades training enough?
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18:03Guest: Chris Gardner, President of the Independent Contractors and Businesses Association of B.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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Guest: Keith Baldrey, Global B.C. Legislative Bureau Chief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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Could Alberta get a pipeline to B.C.’s north coast? Former federal energy minister speaks
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12:52Guest: Jonathan Wilkinson, Liberal MP for North Vancouver, and former federal Minister of Energy and Natural Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CKNW / Curiouscast
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G20’s global impact, SA’s role & the art of luxury fragrances and signature scents
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38:19Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr. Mzwanele Ntswanti, G20 Senior Researcher at the Institute for Economic Justice, and Dr. Dale McKinley, Independent Political Economist, about what the G20 means for global power, economic stability, and South Africa’s role in shaping international decisions. In other interviews, Kgothatso Moloto, Founder of Niche Parfu…
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Wisconsin gun deer season, deer park in Forest County, proposed PFAS rule changes
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5:54WXPR News for 11-21-25By John Burton
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Is B.C. equipped to take on extortion cases?
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Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism?
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47:24Should Vancouver remove baby changing tables due to vandalism? (0:46) Guest: Michelle Cyca, journalist and parent in Vancouver, who also started an online platform mapping changing tables in the city Should Surrey taxpayers be paying for medical clinics? (9:52) Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor and mayoral candidate Tariff-free deal …
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Lansdowne redevelopment project takes big step forward with city-approved park plan
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B.C.’s bill to fast-track North Coast Transmission Line moves ahead
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Beaujolais Nouveau 2025 goes on sale as French wine producers face mounting challenges
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7:18It's the third Thursday of November, which means this year's Beaujolais Nouveau has gone on sale. Massively popular in the 1980s, the wine has seen its sales fall sharply in recent years. The French wine sector as a whole is struggling, amid climate change, trade tensions and declining demand.By FRANCE 24 English
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Tshabalala slams rating bias as SA targets 3% inflation, cuts rate to 6.75%
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1:15:50Stephen Grootes speaks to Sim Tshabalala, Standard Bank CEO and B20 Finance and Infrastructure Task Force co-chair, about overcoming geopolitical divisions to push G20 investment recommendations and close the global infrastructure gap, as Tshabalala also slams credit rating agencies for mispricing African debt. In other interviews, Isaah Mhlanga, C…
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Wildlife rehabilitation center needs venison, ruling in counselor death case, tribal college funding
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5:18WXPR News for 11-20-25By John Burton
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Nvidia's upbeat forecast for future demand calms 'AI bubble' fears
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5:51The world's most valuable company, US chipmaker Nvidia, posted better-than-expected results for the latest quarter, showing a 62 percent annual increase in revenue. The positive earnings report prompted a rise in global stock markets after days of losses. The company, which designs the chips that power artificial intelligence models, is seen as a b…
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Billion-parameter brains in pocket-sized chips: The local AI revolution - We talk IoT #75
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36:07In this episode, we explore how engineers are embedding powerful AI directly into hardware – no cloud connection required. Michaël Uyttersprot from Avnet Silica and Cedric Vincent from Tria Technologies reveal how they run ChatGPT-quality language models on resource-constrained embedded devices. What once demanded data centre infrastructure now fit…
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Port Coquitlam land claims, Aritzia finds new home & Are trade barriers coming down?
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58:29Port Coquitlam land claims (0:59) Guest: Brad West, Mayor of Port Coquitlam Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location (12:06) Guest: Aleesha Harris, Arts and Life Editor, and Fashion Writer for the Vancouver Sun and The Province Is Vancouver’s “brand” facing a steep decline? (20:48) Guest: Miro Cernetig, owner and CEO of CityAge…
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Is Vancouver’s “brand” facing a steep decline?
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Aritzia finds new flagship store in former Nordstrom location
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First-Gen Pressure, Culture Clashes & Becoming Who You Really Are
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42:37Navigating Cultural Identity and Personal Growth as a Mexican-American On this episode of the Samantha Parker Show, Samantha welcomes Melissa, host of the 'HermanasMedia' podcast. They discuss Melissa's journey as a first-generation Mexican-American, touching on cultural identity, personal growth, and the struggles of immigrant families. Melissa sh…
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Rights groups slam EU for rolling back AI data protection rules
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5:23The European Union has proposed plans to ease the bloc's strict data protection rules and delay central parts of its new AI law. Brussels says the aim is to boost innovation and competitiveness of European firms by cutting red tape, but digital rights groups see the move as capitulating to pressure from Big Tech and US President Donald Trump. Also …
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Southern Sun occupancy soars past World Cup; rate cut hopes dim as inflation hits 3.6%
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1:14:45Stephen Grootes speaks to Southern Sun CEO Marcel von Aulock. about Southern Sun’s record-breaking October, with occupancy hitting 73.3% and revenue soaring past even World Cup levels. In other interviews, Koketso Mano, Senior economist at FNB, discusses whether the Reserve Bank will cut the repo rate after inflation edged up to 3.6% in October. Th…
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The Oregon Trail To Community Microgrids — Episode 254 of Local Energy Rules
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51:03Learn how this state developed a community microgrid law to enhance community resilience against power shutoffs and grid failure.| Show page available: https://ilsr.org/article/energy-democracy/or-community-microgrids-ler254/| Listen to all of our Local Energy Rules podcast episodes at our site: https://ilsr.org/energy/local-energy-rules-podcast/ |…
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Safe drinking water funding, SNAP bill, and supporting education workers
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4:39Local news for Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.By Katie Thoresen
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Investors await Nvidia results amid AI bubble fears
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5:50European markets stabilised on Wednesday morning after losses sustained over concerns that AI stocks might be overvalued. Investors are eagerly awaiting the latest results from US chipmaker and AI bellwether Nvidia later in the day. Also in this edition: Japanese media are reporting that China has suspended imports of seafood from Japan amid a dipl…
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B.C. to scrap EV mandate, Pressure for Epstein files release increase
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51:57B.C. to scrap EV mandate (0:50) Guest: Richard Zussman, Global B.C. Legislative Reporter B.C. government scraps EV mandate (15:24) Guest: Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Epstein Files & emails Latest (23:56) Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Global News Washington Correspondent Surrey Councillor calls for …
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How would a turn to austerity impact Vancouver?
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French court rejects Perrier 'natural water' lawsuit against Nestlé
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7:14A French court has rejected a demand by a consumer protection group to remove Perrier water bottles from markets over its "natural mineral water" labelling. It's the latest in a long-running scandal stemming from the revelation that Nestlé and other manufacturers had treated water illegally to remove contaminants while labelling their products as n…
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As Europe aims for 'digital sovereignty', biomedical agentic AI could be the next big field
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8:58"Europe does not want to be the client" of the US or China in the field of technology, French President Emmanuel Macron has told tech and political leaders at a "digital sovereignty summit" in Berlin. During the event, biotech company Owkin unveiled a new pan-European platform to make biological data "AI-ready". CEO Thomas Clozel speaks to FRANCE 2…
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