Civically speaking is a podcast that focuses on all things civic - focusing in on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and wider political, geopolitical, and related issues facing us in a 21st-century word. Host, Lenore Swystun, a Registered Professional Planner, Sociologist, and Facilitator together with Communications Specialist and former Journalist, Christina Cherneskey, invites guests and guest panels to discuss all things current and topical. Civically Speaking episodes are self-produced and aired weekly on Saskatoon's community radio station cfcr.ca along with providing podcast versions and special videocast and podcast direct specials. Tune in, try it, and we promise you'll find yourself coming back for more. We talk planning, politics, people - civically speaking!
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Episode #44
FM-Phasis PT 1 and PT 2 From Federal Investments to a Local Deed to Putting up Fences
Sep 14, 202654 minS5
Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, It's our annual Community Radio FM-Phasis Fundraising season. And so, go to YOUR GUIDE TO FM-PHASIS 2026!!! | CFCR 90.5FM | Saskatoon Community Radio . And, donate and be sure to place a checkmark next to this show, Civically Speaking, when you are supporting with your donation (along with everyone else but we get bragging rights when you mention our name). And now, to this week's show. We chat about the Investment Forum taking place in Toronto this week and then go around some local DEED, downtown event and entertainment district revving of a referendum, to leaping over the fence! Tune in and be sure, always, but especially now, support community radio. Civically Speaking, Lenore Swystun with Christina Cherneskey Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.
2026.09.08 Civically Speaking PT 1 and PT 2 Post Long Weekend
Sep 8, 202654 minS5
Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Oh rain, rain, go away … gentle harvest winds and warm sunshine are what we need right about now on the Saskatchewan plains. This week on Civically Speaking, we begin with tariff talk and what it may mean for Canadians, Saskatchewan folks, and the wider economic picture. We also make a little room for Roughrider chat … because it is September, after all...and they won this past weekend. Then we come home to Saskatoon. We talk about bus rapid transit...where the conversation is at, what good transit can mean for a growing city, and why the details matter for neighbourhoods and daily life. We also turn to infill development requirements and the ongoing work of building more housing while respecting the places people already call home. And a heads-up … CFCR’s FM-Phasis campaign is coming. It is an important time to support the station and the local voices, music, ideas, and conversations that community radio makes possible. Have a listen. Support community radio wherever you are … and here in Saskatoon, that’s CFCR 90.5 FM. Civically Speaking, Lenore Swystun together with Christina Cherneskey Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.
Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear listeners, By-elections, taxes and Dolly Parton. Toss in a pickup truck and somebody leaving somebody, and we’ve got ourselves a country song. Thinking Dolly would be laughing over this. This week Christina and I start with the results of three federal by-elections and what they might be telling us about the political mood in Canada. The Liberals swept all three... holding Beaches–East York and North Vancouver–Capilano, and taking Chicoutimi–Le Fjord from the Conservatives. Are by-elections little political weather vanes, warning shots, or simply three local elections that happened on the same night? We have thoughts. Then, because nothing says Civically Speaking, quite like getting excited about a tax ratio, we come home to Saskatoon...lol. The City proper, as in Administration on behalf of Council, is asking residents and businesses to weigh in on how municipal property taxes should be shared between residential and non-residential properties. The current ratio is 1.71 to 1... meaning that on an equivalent assessment, a non-residential property pays $1.71 in municipal property tax for every $1 paid by residential property. The City’s public survey opens in October. Yes... we actually talk about tax ratios. And somehow enjoy ourselves. And then we get to Dolly. The world lost Dolly Parton on August 25, and it seems only right to spend a little time remembering her. Beyond her unique voice, amazing songwriting, and unmistakable laugh, we reflect on her generosity, business savvy and remarkable ability to be completely and unapologetically herself. Christina and I share our own Dolly memories and reflect on why some people become more than entertainers. So there you have it... By-elections, Taxes and Dolly. Civically Speaking, Lenore with Christina Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.
PT 1 and PT 2 Affairs of the Day - From Artificial Rocks to Data Centres and Entertainment Districts
Aug 18, 202655 minS5
Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Sorry about the late upload for this show. We were talking about mid summer items and did some weighing in on Public Art, Data Centres, the Saskatoon Downtown Entertainment District and more. Have a listen and be sure to tune into community radio stations like CFCR and support all local media. Local is global! Civically Speaking, Lenore and Christina Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.
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