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Ep. 292: Hopsitals' role in those with chronic diseases
We invited Dr. Scott Lear of the Simon Fraser University’s Faculty of Health to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the potential benefit to our healthcare system now that COVID-19 has forced the system to adapt to one where chronic care patients may never have to step into a hospital again.
Ep. 291: The bravery of whistleblowers
Thanks to the support of the Allard Prize for International Integrity, we were able to arrange an online interview with Jeffrey Sterling for a Conversation That Matters about the overwhelming need to protect the brave women and men who simply can not turn their heads away from an injustice.
Ep. 290: Killing microbes is difficult
We invited Carolyn Cross of Ondine Biomedical to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the laser treatment her company has been developing to reduce surgical site infection rates.
Ep. 289: Support for First Responders
We invited Dr Allan Holmes of Iridia Medical to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the questions first responders have about COVID 19 and how to determine when they should or shouldn’t go to work.
Ep. 288: Your pharmacy's role
We invited Annette Robinson and Derek Desrosiers to join us for a Conversation That Matter about a health care resource you may have overlooked.
Ep. 287: The right to be cold: The challenge facing the Inuit
We invited Sheila Watt-Cloutier to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the changes she has witnessed in the arctic.
Ep. 286: Employment opportunities for people facing challenges
We invited Matthew Smedley to join us for a Conversation That Matters about why hiring people with challenging lives benefits them, the companies they work for, and the community.
Ep. 285: Thank you Canada: A Syrian refugee’s story
We invited Nour Suliman to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the journey she and her family endured and the blessed miracle of Canada’s welcome.
Ep. 284: Can carbon dioxide heal or prevent traumatic brain injury?
We invited Dr Smith to join us for a Conversation That Matters about his research in reducing and healing traumatic brain injury.
Ep. 283: Can we trust public information about food and diet?
We invited Dr Davis to join us for a Conversation That Matters about where to find trustworthy information – one place for sure is on her new video podcast show Get Real Health on YouTube.
Ep. 282: Why some of us avoid love
We invited Areej Siddiqui to join us for a Conversation That Matters about love, our need to connect and how to get past avoidance.
Ep. 281: Governing for the public interest
In this episode of Conversations That Matter, the CEO and Board President of the FVRB join Stu to dig into the process of changing a bylaw and why it matters to members and, most importantly, the public at large.
Ep. 280: Does UNDRIP truly serve First Nations' best interests?
We invited Mr. Ross to join us for a Conversation That Matters about UNDRIP, what it means, its implications and the path forward.
Ep. 279: Clearing up the issues about climate change (Part 2)
In part two of our conversation with Environment Canada climate scientist Greg Flato, we discuss the dynamics of CO2 in the troposphere, the tropopause and the stratosphere.
Ep. 278: Can bicycles transform our cities?
We invited Paul Dragan, the Big Wheel at Reckless Rider, to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the transportation transformation that is reshaping our cities.
Ep. 277: Why we need honeybees to survive
We invited beekeepers Amanda and Jeff Lee of Swan Valley Honey to join us for a Conversation That Matter about the intricate relationship we have with pollinators who ensure we all can enjoy a plentiful and delicious diet.
Ep. 276: Do you have a "leaky gut"?
We invited Dr Alessio Fasano to join us for a Conversation That Matters about our guts, our microbiome and what we can do to manage our own well-being through diet and lifestyle.
Ep. 275: Clearing up the issues about climate change
In this Conversation That Matters, he talks online to Environment Canada Climate Scientist Greg Flato about climate and he clears up a number of issues.
Ep. 274: Giving a damn: The secret to making a difference
We invited Martin McNish to join us for a Conversation That Matters about the gift of giving.
Ep. 273: Why we need to address PTSD in first responders
We invited Bob Rich to join us for a Conversation That Matters about caring for the well-being of all first responders who care about us.