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The Steph Peaks and Friends Drag Show promises a “next level” event at Liverpool’s Astor Theatre. Wilberforce’s “Fun”-raising Committee will host the first ever community clothing swap. A World War II hero was honored in Cobourg and in Norway for paving the path for women to serve. The Courtenay Youth Climate Corps recap first summer in Courtenay. And we say farewell, as the curtain falls on Viewpoints, which is leaving the air waves. That’s us!  It’s time for us to bid you farewell. Please let us take a moment to thank everyone. First a big hug to the journalists who contributed to this final edition: Rick Conrad, Heather Watson, Dan Jones, and Elizabeth Oakley. And to all you, from east to west, north and south, who took part in the show, our journalists, you filled my imagination and workdays with your curiosity and hard work. Years spent learning and discovering Canada, through your eyes and ears. My mind and heart are content!  I need to thank Victoria Fenner and Conrad Fox, our English National Editors. Having the privilege of working and enjoying your day with such a great team is maybe not that common. I’ve had this chance for many years now. I wish to acknowledge their sharp minds, love for radio, and for the profession, and tell them how much fun it was to be with you. You’ll hear their voices at the end of the show.  A heartfelt thanks to all the composers and musicians—those who lent us their music as a backdrop, adding colour and texture to our commentary and reports over the years. Viewpoints was brought to you by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative, who gave us a voice. Thank you. Thanks to the local radio stations, general managers and program directors that aired Viewpoints over the past three to four years. And, to you, our listeners.  My name is Boris Chassagne, your host and producer. Thank you, everyone.

Viewpoints 179

Montreal tenants march against rent-increase changes proposed by the provinces’ CAQ government. The city of Kingston breaks ground on Canada’s first-ever digital air traffic facility? The Winnipeg Fibre Festival highlights tariff struggles and pushes to rebuild Canada’s wool industry. The First Peoples’ Gathering House opens at SFU in Burnaby. And a Canadian glass artist flies to Tanzania to help local artisans forge new markets.  Thanks to the LJI team and to our journalists today, Rick Conrad, Jules Bugiel, Dany Nesvaderani, Christena Lawrie, and Ryan Funk. Our National Editors are Victoria Fenner and Conrad Fox. Host and producer Boris Chassagne. Viewpoints is brought to you by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.

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On this week’s show, we’ve got happy stories from small-town Canada lined up for you! Our first story will be about a local historian lobbying the local council to establish an “official village fungus” and she has an idea for a potential nominee. We’ll go country hopping and settle in Kingston, Waterloo and Haliburton to tell you about the comic book Witch Hazel, about the Empty Soup Bowl fundraiser, and the 5th annual Dining Trail and Taste The Countryside, events. Youth Unlimited and a retail store team up to outfit local students with new school supplies. And in downtown Winnipeg, the Dalnavert Museum marks its 130th anniversary.  And that’s it for this episode of Viewpoints. Thanks to the LJI team and to our many journalists today. Elizabeth Oakley, Christena Lawrie, Pamela Hassen, Ryan Funk, Rick Conrad, Heather Watson, and Dan Kellar. Our National Editors are Victoria Fenner and Conrad Fox. Host and producer, Boris Chassagne. Viewpoints is brought to you by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.

Viewpoints 177

University students stuck in Gaza miss the opening bell and speak out about Canada’s delayed visa process. Two were killed while waiting. This, as the city of Fergus welcomes its newest elementary school. A summer company program gives local teens practical experience as entrepreneurs. The family of murdered Cape Breton man faces the accused killer for the first time. And a popular fundraiser for Nova Scotia’s Liverpool Hospital is back on track.  And that’s it for this episode of Viewpoints. Thanks to our journalists Adam Inniss, Paul Herriott, Elizabeth Oakley, Jacob Postlewaite, and Rick Conrad. National Editors are Conrad Fox and Victoria Fenner. Host and producer, Boris Chassagne. Viewpoints is brought to you by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.

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The Brooklyn Marina rolls out the red carpet for Nova Scotia’s sailing ambassador. The famous Blue Nose II. We stay on the water as the Great Lakes Coastal Cleanup hits the city of Kingston, Ontario. To Montreal, where a gardening group is trying to revive a long-lost and historic melon! Domestic beer sales down in Newfoundland and Labrador. But cannabis sales are on the rise ! A 60-foot electric bus hits the road in Winnipeg and paves the way for possible expansion. And the Canine Stars, a famous American travelling stunt dog show, makes a stop in B.C.’s Bulkley Valley.  Thanks to our journalists, Pamela Hassen, Tonya Organ, Rick Conrad, Ryan Funk, Adam Inniss and Christena Laurie. National Editors are Conrad Fox and Victoria Fenner. Host and producer, Boris Chassagne. Viewpoints is brought to you by the Community Radio Fund of Canada and the Local Journalism Initiative.