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Saint John: Nothing Happened Here
Greg Marquis - History Professor, Mark Allan Greene - History Author
Many people think that nothing significant ever really happened in Saint John, New Brunswick. This history podcast challenges those thoughts by uncovering little known tales from the city and providing fresh perspectives on the people, places and events of the past.
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Reflections on the daily Gospel to help you prepare your morning meditation. The Saint John Society (www.socsj.org) is a society of priests in the Catholic Church, dedicated to the new evangelization. Fr. Lucas Laborde and other priests in the DGM team started this podcast in 2019 to encourage Catholics around them in the daily practice of lectio divina, or meditation.
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Saint John Bosco was a jewel in our history, a model of piety and a ferocious warrior against the enemies of the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church. We’ll attempt to analyze all the facets of his pious life. Prophet, diplomat, miracle worker, counselor, visionary, devotee of Our Lady, prolific writer, role model for wayward boys, founder of the Salesians, priest, rock of scandal, warrior against heresies… It all can be summed up by the phrase, “Christianus alter Christus” -- he was Chr ...
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Keep up to date with the latest from Saint John's Cathedral in Denver, Colorado.
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Did Jesus say that the end times would come in his generation? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.What are the signs of crisis you see in our times? How is Jesus encouraging you to read those signs through the gospel today? Have you experienced Christ’s words and friendship as a solid foundation for your life?…
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The Wolastoqey Nation says Stescon made a good-faith offer that has been accepted. Patricia Bernard, Chief of the Madawaska First Nation tells host Rachel Cave the door is open to others who show an interest in negotiation over litigation.
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In this episode, Mark and Greg have a conversation with Saint John author, Heather McBriarty, on underaged soldiers in the First World War. As in other cities in Canada , Saint John was swept by a wave of patriotism that encouraged many young men to volunteer for the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Much of this patriotism was channeled into support f…
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Become a Promoter of St. John Bosco today: https://secure.americaneedsfatima.org... In this episode, we delve into one of Don Bosco's most profound and spiritual dreams, the vision of the Ten Hills. Taking place in a vast valley filled with countless boys, this dream was revealed to Don Bosco on October 21st. It represents the spiritual journey of …
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The parable of the judge and the widow - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.Do I really trust God’s character? Do I trust his goodness? In what way may the Lord be challenging me to expand my prayer? Or to be more perseverant? Has weariness entered my heart? Has lack of trust entered my heart? What should I say to the Lord?…
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How can we find laughter and joy in grief? That's the question first-time filmmaker and long-time actor Jessie Eisenberg tackles in his new film, A Real Pain, Lisa Hrabluk has all the details.
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Randy Hatfield, head of the Human Development Council, speaks with host Rachel cave about energy poverty. Hatfield says it's long past time for programs to help low-income households.
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Why is it difficult to think of the Second Coming as a reality? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.There will be a second coming. But also, your own passing from this life is like a small 2nd coming. Where is your heart and your security? What is the Lord asking of you, so that your life is grounded in Him?…
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Saint John Energy has been working to help consumers shift to electric vehicles as part of its Zero30 initiative. Glen Fillmore is the utility's executive director of strategic growth and transformation. He speaks with host Rachel cave about what types of chargers are being added where these will be found in the city.…
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An extraordinary donation to the Kings County Museum. Anne Renwick donated an historic dollhouse her grandfather, Allan Cassidy, built. She speaks with host Rachel Cave about the donation and why it was so important to her family that this little house is preserved.
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Local governance reform saw Grand Bay-Westfield expand to take in a portion of the LSD of Westfield West. Mayor Brittany Merrifield says as town council deliberates on its 2025 budget, it's going to mean a higher tax rate for some and council is asking residents to weigh in. She speaks with host Rachel Cave.…
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When it come to eating there are so many things that might take us away from the goal of daily healthy balanced nutrition. Our registered dietitian Maryam Naslafkih gives us some tips on how to solve the most common nutritional problems
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Why does the Bible use the image of a kingdom? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings. How is it that the internal and external dimensions of the kingdom of God nurture each other? Can this gospel help you understand how the kingdom of God has entered your own life? How would Jesus want you to strengthen your belonging to his kingdom?…
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Originally from Nigeria, Alheri Bingi is a textile artist in Saint John. She speaks with CBC's Sophia Etuhube about her business, Art by Dangana, and what it means to her to be able to offer her culture to people here in Canada.
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Nights are longer, leaves are falling, the temperature is getting lower, and for some, so is their mood. Our house doctor, Mike Simon, talks about coping with seasonal affective disorder
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J.D. Irving Limited says it needs to expand parking capacity for a major mill upgrade using parkland it owns. But park users and west-side residents argue a new parking lot will have negative lifestyle, traffic, environmental, and possibly archaeological effects. Saint John council voted to send the matter to the Planning Advisory Committee last ni…
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The healing of the ten lepers - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.What new possibilities have you received by God’s grace in your life? In what ways receiving salvation has opened a door for you to know God? How have you taken advantage of that opportunity to know him and to serve him?…
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The Atlantic Investigative Unit has obtained eight years' worth of RCMP complaints in New Brunswick. Investigative reporter Karissa Donkin tells host Rachel Cave what the data reveals about allegations of discrimination and bias.
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Some new convalescent housing units in Saint John will provide a place for homeless patients to recover after they leave the hospital. Erin Bigney. the director of research for Canada East Spine Centre, speaks with Rachel Cave about the experience of unhoused patients and the hopes for how these new beds will help.…
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Angela Campbell, the executive director of the Imperial Theatre, answers some of the audience's most frequently asked questions from post-show surveys. Plus, she tees up the next month of performances.
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Why would Jesus say we are unprofitable servants? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.How does this teaching apply to you? Do you think you could be tempted to some entitlement, or to forgetting the privilege it is to know Christ and serve him? Can you think of some saint or role model that embodies the right attitude toward God in…
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Nancy Carvell is a graduate student at UNB who has looked into the Acadian experience during the Second World War, she shares her findings with Steven Webb.
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Lee Windsor, the Fredrik S Eaton chair in Canadian Army Studies at UNB, says the fighting there was tough, and the campaign was both politically and militarily controversial.
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Cindy Brown, the executive director of UNB's Gregg Centre, has made the civilian experience a big part of her research, she speaks with Steven Webb about her experiences visiting Canadian military cemeteries.
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About 28-hundred nurses volunteered in Canadian service, with nearly 19-hundred going overseas. UNB PHD student Delaney Beck has researched what life was like for the nursing sisters, searching their medical records for indications of the stresses and traumas involved in their daily lives.
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Could we be causing others to sin? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.How does your behavior impact others, for good or evil? Are there people who depend on you to find moral guidance? How would the Lord want you to respond to situations in which others around you are acting poorly? Have you seen how God’s grace can transform the …
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The greatness of the humble - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.In what aspects of life is the Lord encouraging you to walk before the Father’s gaze, like the widow? And then, in what aspects could pride pose a spiritual danger? What is driving you to do the things you do? How is the Lord encouraging you to grow?…
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Become a Promoter of St. John Bosco today: https://secure.americaneedsfatima.org... In this compelling continuation, we explore Don Bosco's vivid dream that spanned three nights, revealing the spiritual condition of the boys in his care. With a heart full of love and concern, Don Bosco unveils the hidden struggles of their souls—some flourishing wi…
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Why did Jesus expel vendors from the Temple? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.How is Jesus challenging you to purify your heart and your worship? How has He purified your worship already, by uniting you to his own sacrifice? Is anger a problem in your life? How is Jesus inviting you to purify the way you address wrongdoing?…
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Become a Promoter of St. John Bosco today: https://secure.americaneedsfatima.org... In this episode, we delve into a remarkable dream experienced by Saint John Bosco that laid bare the state of the boys' souls at the Oratory. As chronicled by Fathers Dominic Ruffino and John Bonetti, this dream triggered a profound spiritual awakening among the you…
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Rachel Cave speaks with Alan Brown, the mayor of Butternut Valley, and then Steve Pomeroy, industry professor at McMaster University and a member of the Canadian Housing Evidence Collaborative, about the federal Conservatives housing development plan and how it stacks up against the current federal housing fund it could replace.…
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My Old Ass is a Canadian sci-f,i coming-of-age film that was a hit at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. The film answers the question: what would you advice would you give your teenaged self if you could go back in time? Lisa Hrabluk has seen it and tells us why we might want to give it watch.…
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Norton Elementary students have been travelling to Sussex while their community school is under repair for water damage. But the damage is worse than expected and it's going to be a long time before classes resume in Norton. Rachel Cave speaks with a parent who's concerned about the school's reopening schedule.…
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By removing a single sentence from regulation 84-20, Premier Susan Holt has made it easier for New Brunswickers to access abortions outside of hospitals. Host Rachel Cave speaks with Martha Paynter, assistant professor in the faculty of nursing at UNB and spokesperson with the NB Abortion Care network, about what this means going forward.…
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Lessons on prudence from children of this world - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.In what instances do you see Jesus as a model of prudence? How could you apply these lessons to the prudential pursuit of good goals? In what ways is Jesus encouraging you to apply these elements of prudence, so as to grow in this virtue?…
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Become a Promoter of St. John Bosco today: https://secure.americaneedsfatima.org... Discover how Saint John Bosco outmaneuvered his adversaries and ensured his students’ success against all odds. In this episode, we delve into a fascinating story of diplomacy, where Don Bosco's quick thinking and unshakable faith led to a remarkable victory. Learn …
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Hampton is launching a fundraising campaign for its new recreation centre after costs skyrocket in the past three years. Mayor Bob Doucet explains to host Rachel Cave why the costs of the arena have gone up and steps they've taken to pay for it, including paying for a third-party to launch a philanthropic campaign.…
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Olivia Pennington, director of advocacy and community engagement for Maine Family Planning speaks with host Rachel Cave about the right to reproductive care in the U.S.
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A retired therapist explores the hidden harms inflicted on surviving soldiers, with a song and book about his own grandfather's experience. Rachel Cave speaks with Rick Benson a retired licenced counselling therapist, and former hospital director of spiritual care.
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Hockey Canada saw the highest percentage of women and girls registered as players in 2023-24, but the women's game still faces major barriers to growth. Katherine Henderson, president and CEO of Hockey Canada, is in our region this week, to take in the National U18 Women's Championship, she speaks with host Rachel Cave about the growth and why it i…
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The parables of mercy - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.How did Christ seek you out when you were lost? To whom is He sending you now? What’s the change of heart that needs to take place in you, so that you have the same interests Jesus has?
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Become a Promoter of St. John Bosco today: https://secure.americaneedsfatima.org... In this eye-opening video, discover: his techniques for defeating the devil. This video highlights the crucial role of confession in spiritual victory and how we can apply it today. Interested in supporting our mission? Become a Monthly Promoter of Saint John Bosco …
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Donald Trump has won the U.S. presidential election. Rachel Cave speaks with Michael Shephard, political editor for the Bangor Daily News, to break down the results as they stand.
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The Canadian Medical Association says government should scrap sick note requirements in workplaces, for minor illnesses like colds.It says eliminating the notes could prevent millions of unnecessary health-care interactions a year. Dr. Mike Simon weighs in.
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Host Rachel Cave gets an update on the construction work underway on some busy Saint John streets with Kevin O'Brien, municipal engineer with the City of Saint John.
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Investigative reporter Karissa Donkin has canvassed municipal leaders in our region and obtained records of citizen complaints about the RCMP service. Many of them allegations of neglect of duty, a common theme across the province that municipalities feel the level of service has dropped over the years.…
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Could Jesus really be asking us to hate our families? - Fr. Lucas Laborde. Click here for today’s readings.What does it mean for you to give God the first place in your life? What are the fears that Jesus is inviting you to confront? Have you been able to persevere in spite of the opposition you’ve found around you? What fruits have come out of tha…
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Become a Promoter of St. John Bosco today: https://secure.americaneedsfatima.org... In this eye-opening video, discover: The SHOCKING summer adventures that kept boys out of trouble How a simple POLENTA MEAL became a life-changing experience The UNBELIEVABLE way Don Bosco treated rich and poor boys alike The 30-SECOND conversation that changed a bo…
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We get some perspective on the U.S. election from New Brunswicker Suzanne Doyle-Yerxa. She was born and grew up in the states, and still has family south of the border. She speaks with host Rachel Cave about how this election is playing out in her life and her family.
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Saint Andrews Mayor Brad Henderson speaks with host Rachel Cave about protecting historic homes and buildings in the town now and into the future through a new heritage conservation bylaw.
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