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Helping rugby dads get their confidence back. Expect podcasts on fitness, strength training, fat loss, nutrition, recipes, mindset shifts, stories, and a lot of me rambling on about rubbish!
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Charm Diamond Centres proudly presents The Canadian Love Map. This podcast is on a mission to tell Canada’s love stories. Everyday stories of discovery, loss, curiosity, and love. Real people overcoming differences, distance, and doubt. Stories that are rich in character, colourful in setting, raw in honesty and inspiring in their complexity. Love isn’t a straight line. It’s complex. It’s a journey. And everyone needs a good love story. Join author, former news anchor, and lifelong storytell ...
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A weekly Underground radio show produced and presented by Neal McClelland featuring upfront global cuts from the worlds' biggest House, Tech House & Techno artists.
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Today's love story comes from Mayor Shelley of Love, SK. Meet Shelley, the Mayor of Love, Saskatchewan, home of Puckerup Alley, Lovers Lane and Hearts Delight Street! Shelley shares her journey of being mayor for the past 8 years and the changes shes seen in the village, the newly built chapel, the iconic post office stamp, plus some of her favouri…
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Today's love story comes from Larry and Dave from Fredericton, NB. This father/son duo started off just bonding and making cocktails - but all that changed when one of Larry's TikTok's went public instead of private. He let his drink tutorial into the world and the world LOVED it!! From cocktail tutorials, to sundae's and of course - milkshakes - t…
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Welcome to Season 9 of the Canadian Love Map Podcast! We are bringing you a whole new batch of wonderful and heartfelt stories that will make you say - awww! Join us on our adventure as we dive into the countrysides and cities of Canada to show how love, is everywhere. Presented by Charm Diamond Centres Hosted by Nancy Regan Produced by Podstarter …
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This week we explore romantic gestures! And not just those big, flashy proposals... but when your partner brings you that cup of tea every night without you asking or does that chore you can't stand! Our team hit the streets to find some of the SWEETEST stories and we got them! From a Hawaiian proposal to a golden easter egg - we found some pretty …
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This week we explore love within film/television and how everyone has a comfort show, favourite movie or film that makes you recall a special time in your life! Our team hit the streets to find some of the BEST film-based love stories. Everything from movies that give people life advice - to cheesy, holiday, Hallmark movies! Everyone has a story to…
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This week we explore love within music and how everyone has that special song that gives them those warm, fuzzy, feels! Our team hit the streets to find some of the BEST music-based love stories and boy... did we deliver! Stories of wedding songs, grandson/grandmother stories, songs that feel like home and songs that take you back in time. Everyone…
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That's a wrap on our 8th SEASON! Over the next few weeks we'll have some summer time treats for you, going into the vault to re-share some of our favourite episodes from the season and hitting the streets to chat with some LOVE-ly people! Love is a journey, and what a trip season 8 has been. We're so glad you've been along for the ride. We'll be ba…
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Today's love story comes from Sean of Calgary, AB. From figure skating to booking his first gig with the King of Pop, Sean knew dancing was the path he needed to be on and never looked back. He started working with Michael Jackson when an open-audution landed in his hometown and (with some convincing from his peers) decided to give it a shot. Fast …
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Today's love story comes from Andrea from Halifax, NS. This girl is the definition of a powerhouse! This 23-year-old girl rocks the gym and trains like there's no tomorrow. From body-building competitions, coaching, and her crochet side hustle she does it all. But her journey to get here is one of inspiration, motivation and learning how to love he…
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Today's love story comes from Abbi from Halifax, NS and Phillip from... Tennessee?! This couple met during the pandemic on the popular game "Minecraft." What Abbi thought was "just friends" - Phillip always wanted more. Once the restrictions got lifted and life started to look normal again, Phillip and his other online friends met with Abbi in Hali…
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Today's love story comes from Alex & Corina of Halifax, NS. This newly-wed couple met while working at a movie theatre. Their modern love story started with friendship and soon grew into a sitcom-worthy romance. Both movie buffs, Alex and Corina share a love for the cinema, and specifically the show Friends has played a starring role in their lives…
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Today's love story comes from Colette & Ezra of Halifax, NS. When these two left for their trip to Portugal, they were JUST friends... but they came back in love. Meet Colette and Ezra, two adventurous souls who found each other in the classic friends-to-lovers trope. Now, one baby and building Colette's dream Boutique Inn later... these two are li…
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Today's love story comes from BJ & Frank from Toronto, ON. What began as a photo taken of their child being born - turned into a whirlwind of political hatred and a very long lawsuit. Meet BJ & Frank: teachers, adventurers and fathers. And while their son, Milo, was born, a photo was taken of him in the arms of his fathers. However, this photo was …
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Today's love story comes from Randy & Jocelyne Robinson of Vancouver, BC. This mother-son duo graduated from university one day apart and kept their bond as close as ever. Randy, who graduated in law and Jocelyn with her PhD in education and sciences, these two are an unstoppable pair. Now, six years after grad, they join us to share what they have…
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Today's love story comes from Mark Brand from Vancouver, BC. What started as an idea, a thought, a dream - turned into a foundation that impacted millions and continues to grow. Mark is an example that if you want something and have ideas to get there, you can. He took the problem of food insecure individuals in Canada, used his love of cooking, an…
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Today's story belongs to Arta Rexhepi from Kosovo (and from Dartmouth, Nova Scotia). With grief and loss, comes hope and new beginnings. Meet Arta, a Kosovo-born woman who had to flee her country during the war and start anew with her family in Canada. She moved 25 years ago, went to college to graduate in journalism and now, Arta has a family and …
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Today's love story comes from Steph & Katie Burlton from Vancouver, BC. What started as an innocent meeting at dance class, turned into something magical. Steph and Katie fell head-over-heels for each other and decided that they would travel the world together all while documenting their adventures. With Steph's tech and videography skills paired w…
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Today's story comes from Greg Scott & Hali ScottSmith from Hornby Island, BC. Finding common ground with your child can be tough (especially during those pre-teen years), but Greg Scott made it his mission to not only form genuine bonds with both his children - but share it with the rest of the world. From taking his son to bike across Canada toget…
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Today's story belongs to Melanie Chambers, of London, Ontario. High school is tough for most, but harder when you have a bully. Melanie shares how she, years later, reached out to her high school bully for questions and received not only answers - but a new friend. She uncovers how meeting her bully years after high school impacted her, how she mov…
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Today's story belongs to Fran and Matt Hrabluk, of Mississauga, Ontario. Although every marriage is special, some are just made of tougher stuff. Fran and Matt, for example, are celebrating a big anniversary this year: seventy years. It was 1954 the year Fran and Matt, two young lovers from humble farming backgrounds, decided to tie the knot. Over …
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Today's story comes from Belinda and Carol Bigold, from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Lots of families bond over baking, but very few take that fondness to the next level. If you ask Belinda and Carol, they'd say it was a no-brainer. Carol's fearless nature and impeccable baking talents paired splendidly with her daughter's business acumen and tenacity, resu…
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Today's story comes from Amanda and Pierina Procino Di Zazzo, from Montreal, Quebec. The pandemic was a strange and challenging time for everyone, but amidst the darkness there were opportunities for joy. Many rekindled relationships with friends and family, or immersed themselves in the hobbies and pass times working life separated them from years…
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Today's story comes from Mary Jane Copps of Halifax, Nova Scotia, and Natasha Marchewka of Santa Clarita, California. This story started decades ago, when a then 23-year-old MJ got together with 12-year-old Natasha's divorced father. Almost immediately, MJ grew deeply attached to Natasha and her younger sister, and embraced her new title of step-mo…
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Today's story comes from Farideh Olson, of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. For a lot of new mothers, an unexpected part of the journey comes when figuring out your "new normal." After all, having a baby radically changes your day-to-day lifestyle, especially for mothers. For the free-spirited, hard-rocking Farideh, motherhood meant having to step away fro…
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Today's story belongs to Kate Leth, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. It's not uncommon to start off the new year with a resolution. For a lot of us, that usually takes the form of sacrifice or change, like drinking less coffee or going to the gym. For one Canadian cartoonist and writer, however, that didn't fit right. Kate Leth started the year looking for…
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Today's story belongs to Paul, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Growing up can be tough, especially if you're juggling the responsibilities of childhood with the anxiety of caring for an ailing parent. For Paul, his mother's bipolar disorder was a constant fixation of his young life. It was a weight he carried with him wherever he went... that is until he …
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Today's story belongs to Alicia and Tyson, originally from Newfoundland and Manitoba, respectively. Adventure, freedom, and excitement. Many of us have daydreamed about shedding our familiar patterns and embracing the unknown, but very few of us bring these fantasies to life. That's not the case for Alicia and Tyson. Alicia, a busy entrepreneur and…
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Today's story belongs to Shellie Ann Tobin and Danielle MacDonald, originally from New Waterford, Cape Breton Island. The East Coast of Canada is steeped in a rich musical tradition that binds families, communities, and generations together. This is the world that Shellie and Danielle were born into. The two sisters grew up singing together and wit…
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Today's story belongs to Awele Oye-Onwuka from Lagos, Nigeria (and from Antigonish, Nova Scotia). Like many young people in Canada today, Awele is an international student hailing from the lively, busy city of Lagos, Nigeria. Awele loved growing up in Nigeria, having extremely close relationships to family and neighbours alike. That said, even as a…
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This week's story belongs to Anita and Kevin Kirkbride, of Florenceville, New Brunswick. Have you ever wondered what became of your high school sweetheart? For former flames Anita and Kevin, this common curiosity became a window of opportunity two decades after the young couple parted ways. However, a series of coincidental synchronicities kept the…
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Today's story comes from Julia Rivard Dexter of Loon Lake, Nova Scotia. Like many children, Julia struggled with reading. This would become a source of strife and insecurity for the young girl, until she found her fit in competitive canoe kayaking. In the world of sports Julia excelled. Her dedication and commitment would lead her to the top of her…
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Today's story belongs to Deb Bakti, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. Deb's story belongs like many love stories do: girl meets boy at a bar and the two fall for each other. The "boy" in question was Ty, Deb's late husband. Deb and Ty had built the perfect life together with happy, healthy kids, and a gainful career working as a seniors' home executive. Thi…
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Today's story belongs to Jackie, of Halifax, Nova Scotia. How do you communicate with the world? This weeks guest seeks connection through the stories she shares as a filmmaker, actor and journalist. Jackie Torrens is one of Canada’s brightest talents. Winning awards for performances on stage and screen, she has directed multiple critically acclaim…
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This love story belongs to Emily Szuch of Rocky Mountain House, Alberta, and Jared Szuch of Calgary, Alberta. February 29th - it's a date so special that it only happens every four years. For many of us, however, it may come and go without much spectacle. But for Emily and Jared, February 29th is the day that the two tied the knot. Four years of ma…
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This love story belongs to Gerald Knowlton of Calgary, Alberta and Spencer Purdy of Vancouver, British Columbia. These two men share a strange bond that binds them together across three generations: a decommissioned railway station. Gerald is part of a rare breed of Canadians who actually lived in the railway stations that used to dot the prairies.…
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This story belongs to Tess Monias and Payden Partaker, of Kikino, Alberta. Fathers can play a big role in shaping the people we will become. For Tess and Payden, both of their fathers instilled in them an undying love for two Alberta NHL teams: the Edmonton Oilers and the Calgary Flames, respectively. Although the two teams and their fans are fierc…
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This story belongs to Tyler Smith and Kat Kastner, of Calgary, Alberta. You may already know the story of Tyler and Kat - they're the inspirational young couple from Alberta who won the ninth season of The Amazing Race Canada. Throughout the 11-episode run, Ty and Kat (a.k.a. "TyKat") dominated in the competition's many challenges, but stood out to…
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This story belongs to Rick Glumac and Haven Lurbiecki, of Port Moody, British Columbia. In the journey of love, an important benchmark for many couples is a proposal. Often, a lot of time, energy, and creativity goes into planning these intricate expressions of love - but some couples can take their proposal to a whole other level. When thinking ab…
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This love story belongs to Debbie Adams, originally from Upper Island Cove, Newfoundland. Opportunity is the concept that feeds our thirst to progress in life. Our role models and peers often teach us to take opportunities free of fear and baggage - that the world is our oyster. But what if you grew up in a small, remote community that lacked role …
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If you've owned a dog or cat, you know the kind of love connection that's formed between a pet and their owner. The flipside of this unconditional love is the heartbreak and anxiety that takes place when your furry friends go missing. According to the SPCA, this happens over 1 million times a year in Canada. Behind each plea for help is a family wo…
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As a child of the fostercare system, Katelynn grew up in constant search of what she felt she never had: stability, family, and love. A life full of challenges and devastation eventually led her down a path of self-love and self-discovery, something which she now shares with an audience of nearly 300,000 followers on Tik Tok. Katelynn's life hasn't…
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This week's story comes from Patrick Gaudet, a Tik Tok creator from Montreal. Patrick's emotional and authentic videos focus on the subjects of love, life, and relationships - and have found him a substantial following on the platform. Using social media as an engine for impact, Patrick and the community he formed online helped to crowdsource an ac…
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This is the time of year most of us try to take things a little slower. Maybe for you, the holidays mean family, friends and festivities. Maybe it means taking some time to yourself to read a book or watch a couple of holiday flicks. Speaking of holiday movies, this week, we're treating ourselves a little bit by replaying one of our all-time favori…
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This love story belongs to a terrific trio of women, Stephanie McNamara, Erin Bulger and Kristen Herrington. Kristen, Stephanie and Erin first became creative collaborators and the magic they discovered led to a deep and rewarding friendship. Now they're joining forces to encourage others to tap into their creativity with a collective called Curios…
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This love story belongs to the aptly named Coco Love Alcorn, a Canadian singer-songwriter whose music has found its way into hearts around the world. She had been writing and performing for decades when her song The River suddenly floated her music to a global audience when choirs everywhere started singing it. That birthed the idea for the Wonderl…
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This love story is straight out of a Holiday Rom-Com. It all started at a party when Alyssa spotted a Christmas card featuring a scantily clad bachelor with a huge sense of humour. It was that very Christmas card that was the start of a great love story. For 5 years, Steve had his very own unconventional tradition of humorous photoshoots, which he …
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This love story belongs to Jasyn Lucas, an Indigenous Canadian painter from the Mathias Colomb Cree Nation in northern Manitoba. Jasyn is a survivor of the “Sixties Scoop”, which refers to the large-scale removal of Indigenous children from their homes, communities, and birth families through the 1960s. Subsequently, these children were adopted int…
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This love story belongs to Alex and Corina, a couple who met while working at a movie theatre. Their modern love story started with friendship, and soon grew into a sitcom-worthy romance. Both movie buffs, Alex and Corina share a love for the cinema, and specifically the show Friends has played a starring role in their lives. They are a real-life C…
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Today's love story belongs to Lars Callieou, a Canadian comedian who has given the gift of laughter to audiences all over the world, including six military tours. For Lars, feeling at home on the road was very normal, as his parents were travelling musicians. When following in their footsteps didn't quite pan out, he found solace and purpose in sta…
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Today's love story belongs to Jessie and Kolade. They are friends, colleagues, magic makers, and they are both part of a phenomenal social enterprise in Halifax, Nova Scotia called Hope Blooms. Hope Blooms engages with inner-city youth to become change agents, positively impacting the community through innovative agricultural and culinary programs.…
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