This week I talked with historian and author Mark Jodoin about the first settler in Ottawa who is one of Mark's "Rideau Warriors". Field reporter David Rutherford talked with some people skating on the canal. He also sat down once again with Ian McKercher to talk about some of the history you can see skating on the Canal.
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Episode 6This week we have the second part of my interview with historian and author Mark Jodoin about the first settler in Ottawa who is one of Mark's "Rideau Warriors". Field reporter David Rutherford sat down once again with Ian McKercher to talk about some of the history you can see skating on the Canal.
With the Canal closing on March 11, this episode marks the end of our winter series. We`ll be back in April with our spring series.
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Episode 4 Show NotesThis week we recorded the show on-location at the Heritage Day festivities at City Hall. I spoke with some of the museums that had displays set up at the event. David Rutherford ventured out on the ice again to talk to some skaters. He also sat down with our resident historian to talk about some of the history you can see while skating on the canal.This week's sponsor: Glebe Community TreeThe Bytown MuseumThe Billings Estate MuseumWeather forecasts: Environment Canada and the Weat ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 3 Show NotesThis week we recorded the show on-location at Dows Lake. I hosted the show from the warm interior of the Pavillion while David Rutherford ventured out on the ice to speek to skaters.
We covered what was happening for the last weekend of Winterlude and took a look ahead to some of the Canal-related events you can take in with your family during March break.
As always, I would really like to hear your feedback on the podcast (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to cli ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 2: Monday 12 February 2007Episode 2 Show NotesAs always, I would really like to hear your feedback on the podcast (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to clickon the free subscription link so you'll download automatically each new episode (we post on Mondays). If you're unsure about how to do that and what software you can use to listen to podcasts, click on the Resources tab at www.podcastproducer.ca. See ya next week. John.This week's sponsor: Glebe Community TreeThe CP ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
Episode 1: Monday 5 February 2007Episode 1 Show Notes
We had a lot of fun putting our first show together and I would really like to hear your thoughts on where we could take the show in future (mckay@podcastproducer.ca). I'd also encourage you to click on the free subscription link so you'll download automatically each new episode (we post on Mondays). If you're unsure about how to do that and what software you can use to listen to podcasts, click on the Resources tab at www.podcastproducer.ca. See ya next week ... Listen | Listen in your iPhone | Download | View full cache | Visit Website
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