<p>This week, as we've been away for a bit more than two weeks and news of the Omicron variant is emerging, we are bringing you a special&nbsp;Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Round Up, to get Omicron information out to you as quickly as possible.<br><br>As always retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, tips, requests and positive reviews are always welcome.<br><br>Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick.<br> <br> When they agree, we package it together and present to you as part of this series. This week’s guest made headlines, for all the right reasons! One of Canada’s most distinguished and reputable foreign correspondents; a journalist who would most definitely, already be in the Canadian Journalism Hall of Fame, if we had such a thing.</p><p>In this Interview Keith Boag, talks with us about healthcare in both Canada &amp; the US, the current political situation in the USA and the possible long term effects thereof. We also discuss our current rocky relationship with China, and what could be done to improve it.</p><p>Enjoy!<br> <br> Be kind to, and gentle with, yourself,<br> Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p><strong>(Recording Dates: November 13 &amp; 14, 2021)</strong></p><p>This week, we have no guest as there's been so much going on since the election, and this is a good time to catch up.<br><br>We have for you our Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Round Up, a quick run down of major headlines to hit since the election, an in depth-discussion about Erin O'Toole's Leadership Team and Shadow Cabinet announcement, and this week it's the return of "The Cool News!"<br><br>Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite our Kits to write in to tell us what is the earliest date at which you will start tolerating Christmas/Holiday music.<br><br>You can do that via our show’s Facebook blog page on via Twitter @TrueEager.<br><br>As always retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, tips, requests and positive reviews are always welcome.<br><br>Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>(Recording Dates: November 4 &amp; 6, 2021)</p><p>On today’s episode…<br><br>As an election is prime time for navel gazing, now that it is over, we thought that we’d dedicate an episode looking beyond our borders to see what is happening in global affairs as they pertain to Canada, its place in the world, and its leadership on the global stage.<br><br>We have for you the return of our Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Round Up, a quick discussion about the Conservatives’ repeated attempts to claim PM Justin Trudeau’s leadership is making our standing on the international stage drop, and a very special interview with one of Canada’s most distinguished and reputable foreign correspondents; a journalist who would definitely already be in the Canadian Journalism Hall of Fame, if we had such a thing.<br> <br>Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite our Kits to write in to the show to let us know how you plan to mark Remembrance Day.<br><br>You can do that via our show’s Facebook blog page on via Twitter @TrueEager.<br><br>As always retweets, shares, gentle corrections, constructive criticism, compliments, tips, requests and positive reviews are always welcome<br><br>Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>Recording Dates: October 26 &amp; 28, 2021 The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss the composition of the first Cabinet of the current government's third term to see how it compares with our pre-announcement analysis.</p><p>After "The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss the composition of the first Cabinet of the current government's third term to see how it compares with our pre-announcement analysis.",<br></p><p>&nbsp;"[Read it here:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4402341769847830&amp;id=114432661972117" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=4402341769847830&amp;id=114432661972117</a>]"</p><p><br></p><p>&nbsp;We also discuss what this Cabinet signals in terms of how activist this version of the Trudeau Government wants to be, preparing party succession, and whether the Prime Minister may be preparing his legacy. This is the eleventh... and final... installment of this format for the elections, however, we both enjoyed it so much, we just may keep Beaver Bites for informal chats during the week. Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite our Kits to write in to the show to share with us what is the first area of priority for which you wish to see legislation... and why. You can do that via our show’s Facebook blog page on via Twitter @TrueEager. And if you like our show, please spread/share our episodes. Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves, Your Eager Beaver.</p>

<p>Recording Dates: October 8 &amp; 23<br><br>The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss where the parties stand post-election; the good, bad, and ugly of their election campaign strategies, and; where they may go from here..<br><br>This is the tenth installment of our new format for the elections, in which we try to bring you more frequent, much less scripted, but potentially shorter episodes we call “Beaver Bites”, so that we may bring you Election 44 coverage with fewer delays.<br><br>Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite our Kits to write in to the show to share with us what the election was like for you.<br><br>You can do that via our show’s Facebook blog page on via Twitter @TrueEager.<br><br>Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>Recording Date: October 8<br><br>The Eager Beaver and Mr. Grizzly discuss interesting/trivia tidbits about the election results and about the Eager Beaver's first experience working at a polling place on election day.<br><br>Also, in this episode, we have a snippet of our extended interview with Conservative Party of Council Member Bert Chen, who was the first to publicly call for an expedited review of Erin O'Toole's leadership post-election.<br><br>Since our interview, Mr. Chen has been suspended/silenced for 60 days while a Committee "reviews" his behaviour.<br><br>This is the ninth installment of our new format for the elections, in which we try to bring you more frequent, much less scripted, but potentially shorter episodes -- yeah... that didn't quite work out... we're loquacious it seems... LOL --&nbsp;we call “Beaver Bites”, so that we may bring you Election 44 coverage with fewer delays.<br><br>Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite our Kits to write in to the show to share with us what the election was like for you.<br><br>You can do that via our show’s Facebook blog page on via Twitter @TrueEager.<br><br>Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>Recording date: October 9, 2021</p><p>The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick.<strong><br><br></strong>When they agree, we package it together and present to you as part of this series.<strong><br><br></strong>This week's guest made headlines by being among the first to call for a post-electoral review of Conservative Party of Canada Leader Erin O'Toole's leadership... and he put his money where his mouth is by openly circulating a petition to that effect.<br><br>In this interview, Bert Chen makes his case, we talk election strategy blunders, and because we here at the TNEB believe that "Democracy is something you do", we ask him about his path to becoming a National Council member.<br><strong><br></strong>Enjoy!<strong><br><br></strong>Be kind to, and gentle with, yourself,<strong><br></strong>Your Eager Beaver</p><p>PS: Since our interview was recorded, Mr. Chen was slapped with a 60-day suspension while a Committee "reviews" his actions.</p><p><br></p>

A break down of the results of election 44.

<p>Our ongoing discussion about election 44.</p>

<p>Our on going discussion about election 44...</p>

<p>In this Episode we discuss the recent English Language debate.</p>

<p>In our ongoing discussion about election 44, we do a deep dive into some issues that we are passionate about, and raise concern on the direction of the nation. &nbsp;</p>

<p>Our further ongoing discussion about the upcoming Federal election.</p>

<p>Off the cuff discussion about the current federal election.</p>

<p>(recording date, August 21st)<br><br>Six days into Canada’s 44th election, your intrepid duo of the Eager Beaver and Mr Grizzly share their general impressions of the election’s opening days.<br><br>This is the first in our new format for the elections, in which we try to bring you more frequent, much less scripted, but potentially shorter episodes we’ll call “Beaver Bites”, so that we may bring you Election 44 coverage with fewer delays.<br><br>Now, turns out that because we waited a few days, this episode turned out to be more of a “mouthful” than just a bite – we had a LOT to say (lol) – but hopefully we’ll be a tad more disciplined for future shows.<br><br>Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite our Kits to write in to the show to let us know what your election plan is to plan your vote, and what you’ll do to get more than just yourself to the polls.<br><br>You can do that via our show’s Facebook blog page on via Twitter @TrueEager.<br><br>Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>(recording dates, August 14th and 17th)<br><br>On today’s episode…<br><br>It’s election time!!!<br><br>And for political junkies, this is that for which we live.<br><br>We have for you a pre-election Coast to Coast to Coast COVID Round Up, a discussion on how the table had been prepared for this election call (including a Hello/Goodbye to those who cleared the decks or joined teams in preparation), and a discussion about the state of the major parties prior to the call that also touches upon a few things that took place in the opening days.<br><br>This will be our final “regular format” show for the next while as we hope to bring you more frequent, but potentially shorter episodes we’ll call “Beaver Bites” to bring you Election 44 coverage with fewer delays.<br><br>Also, because we believe that “Democracy Is Something You Do”, we invite our Kits to write in to the show to let us know what your election plan is to plan your vote, and what you’ll do to get more than just yourself to the polls.<br><br>You can do that via our show’s Facebook blog page or via Twitter @TrueEager.<br><br>Until then, be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick.<br><br>When they agree, we package it together and present to you as part of this series.<br><br>This week's guest is one of Canada’s most gifted sports reporters and currently is in Tokyo bringing us all of the drama and glory of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.<br><br>Devin Heroux, shares with us interesting stories about his path and provides insight into not only his love for sports, but how he came into the interviewing and reporting style for which he has become cherished by Canadians..<br><br>Enjoy!<br><br>Be kind to, and gentle with, yourself,<br>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>On today’s episode… It’s still all about Pride! &nbsp;Welcome to The True North Eager Beaver Pride Episode, Part Deux: 2 Proud 2 Curious</p><p>As you likely know June was Pride Month and the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots which took place from June 28th &nbsp;to July 3rd, 1969, so we’ll be presenting a collection of rainbow-themed stories over the course of the two parts of this episode.</p><p>In this second half of the episode, we’ll have our Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast COVID update.</p><p>Our discussion this week is about why Pride Parades are still needed in 2021.</p><p>Our featured interview is with none other than the charming and gregarious CBC Sportscaster Devin Heroux, who currently is all over your screens, thanks to his Tokyo 2020 assignment</p><p>And last, but not least, this week sees the return of The Cool News!</p><p>Be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>On today’s episode… It’s all about Pride!<br><br>As you likely know June was Pride Month and the 53rd anniversary of the Stonewall Riots which took place from June 28th &nbsp;to July 3rd, 1969, so we’ll be presenting a collection of rainbow-themed stories over the course of the two parts of this episode.<br><br>In this half of the episode, our Coast-to-Coast-to-Coast COVID update is back.<br><br>Our main story is the inexplicable and nonsensical decision of the Conservative Party of Canada to hold up legislation banning conversation therapy.<br><br>In our second half we’ll have our featured interview, listener feedback, and our cool news segment.</p><p>Be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,<br>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p><em><strong>Warning: This episode touches on, among other subjects, residential schools. If you are feeling triggered, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-866-925-4419.</strong></em><br><br>The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick.<br><br>When they agree, we package it together and present to you as part of this series.<br><br>This week's guest is Indigenous Activist Bryson Syliboy from the Mi’kMaq Nation.<br><br>Join us as he shares with us his 30 tips for Indigenous Allyship Etiquette.<br><br>If you wish to follow along you can find his list here:<br><br><a href="https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1399545576174260225.html" target="_blank">https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1399545576174260225.html</a></p><h3>Be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,<br>Your Eager Beaver</h3>

<p><em><strong>Warning: This episode touches on, among other subjects, residential schools. If you are feeling triggered, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-866-925-4419.</strong></em><br><br>The Eager Beaver Pod asks its guests if they're willing to provide an extended interview, so that we may better get to know them/what makes them tick.<br><br>When they agree, we package it together and present to you as part of this series.<br><br>This week's guest is Indigenous Activist Bryson Syliboy from the Mi’kMaq Nation.<br><br>Join us as he shares with us his 30 tips for Indigenous Allyship Etiquette.<br><br>If you wish to follow along you can find his list here:<br><br><a href="https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1399545576174260225.html" target="_blank">https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1399545576174260225.html</a></p>

<p><em><strong>Warning: This episode touches on, among other subjects, residential schools. If you are feeling triggered, the National Indian Residential School Crisis Hotline can be reached at 1-866-925-4419.</strong></em></p><p>Given that the question of how well, or rather how poorly, Canada has treated Indigenous Peoples over the decades is, and rightly so, the top news story of these times… and as Monday was National Indigenous Peoples Day, we here at the True North Eager Beaver have prepared a special episode that features a collection of Indigenous-focused stories. As we’ve just posted a Cross-Canada COVID Update Special as Episode 7, no update in this episode. But in addition to our collection of Indigenous-focused stories, we have an extremely timely and engaging interview with Bryson Syliboy [aka Bryson the Gaytive], a Two-Spirit Mi'kmaw gentleman who caught our eye with some advice on Indigenous Allyship Etiquette. If you wish to follow along you can find Bryson Syliboy’s list of Indigenous Allyship Etiquette tips at: <a href="https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1399545576174260225.html"><strong>https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1399545576174260225.html</strong></a></p><p>And we’ll finish the show with a shout out to our patrons, listener feedback, and some important news that brings hope that things will get better. Enjoy and please be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,</p><p>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>After a few weeks away, it was time to catch up on the cross-Canada COVID update.<br><br>A lot has happened, so we had a lot to share, and thus we’ve dedicated this episode to the subject.</p><p>Enjoy and please be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,<br>Your Eager Beaver</p>

<p>In this “lost” episode** we’ll have our usual cross-Canada COVID update (things are looking up).<br><br>Our lead story this week, is undeniably the biggest Canadian news story in some time, the discovery of an unmarked burial site at a residential school in British Columbia.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<br><br>We will also do a round-up of recent bits of news of interest to us but for which we hadn’t yet found time or room in previous episodes</p><p>And we’ll finish the show with a shout out to our patrons, listener feedback, and some important breaking COVID news.</p><p>Enjoy and please be kind to, and gentle with, yourselves,<br>Your Eager Beaver</p><p>** We started recording on May 30, 2021 but technical difficulties delayed release until June 8.</p>