- Canada is finally getting a high speed rail line
Monday, February 24th 2025
Canada is the only G-7 nation without a high speed rail line, but that might be about to change.
Our federal government has unveiled plans for an ambitious project, which would link Toronto and Quebec City.
But will it happen?
Host Kris McCusker speaks to Lavagnon Ika, Professor of Project Management at the Telfer School of Management at the University of Ottawa, about the potential challenges and the likelihood the project gets done.
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- How to find the money to make an RRSP contribution
Sunday, February 23rd 2025
You want to save for your retirement - but where do you find the money?
Head's up - the RRSP deadline is coming up on March 3, 2025.
Host Mike Eppel is talking to an expert on why it's imperative to start saving for your retirement and how to make it less stressful.
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- Why Trump turned on Ukraine
Friday, February 21st 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump has a plan to end the war in Ukraine. It's basically, cut off support, and capitulate to Vladimir Putin.
It has been three years since Russia’s illegal invasion. Hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians have died defending their country.
This week, the Trump administration cancelled future aid for Ukraine and set up peace talks with Russia that excluded Ukrainian officials.
Host David Smith speaks with Russia expert Marcus Kolga about what will happen next at this critical juncture in the conflict.
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- A fear of flying goes much deeper than you think
Thursday, February 20th 2025
The videos and images of recent airplane crashes are hard to shake.
For some, it has ignited a fear of flying – but is it warranted?
The statistics say one thing, but our minds say another. So what can we do?
Host Melanie Ng speaks with Dr. Ian Shulman, Psychologist and Clinical Director at Shift Cognitive Therapy - where even her subconscious kicks in, making an error right at the beginning of the episode, contrary to her notes!
You can learn more about Dr. Shulman at https://shiftct.com/.
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- Digging into aviation safety in the wake of Monday's crash landing in Toronto
Wednesday, February 19th 2025
It’s been an usually bad start to 2025 for air travel accidents.
Monday’s crash at Pearson International Airport that saw a Delta airlines flight come to rest upside down has a lot of people wondering: is commercial air travel safe?
Host David Smith gets answers from aviation expert John Gradek with McGill University.
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