Canada, As I See It

#80 - 2025 Canadian Federal Election

Wow...haven't we just had a week.
There's certainly a lot to talk about.
I've also got a bit of news of my own.
 
Join me for my longest podcast to date, as I explore the 2025 Canadian Federal Election.
 
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If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
 
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Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:
Canada's 2025 Federal Election
https://newsinteractives.cbc.ca/elections/federal/2025/results/
 
My Blog:https://whorpole.ca/blog/
 
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#79 - Bill Barilko

Keeping with the spirit of the season (Hockey playoffs and such)...Today's story is about a player who many of you may not heard of before...Toronto Maple Leaf defenceman Bill Barilko.
 
Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca
 
Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.
 
If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
 
I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:
Bill Barilko's Goal
https://sm.whc.ca/data/w/h/whorpole.ca/preview_ukrOx/gallery/Bill%20Barilko%20Goal.jpg
 
Video of Bill Barilko's Goal
https://youtu.be/fTmaRu4vvew?si=8StjTr0rfR_wr2n4
 
The Tragically Hip - “Fifty Mission Cap” - Tribute to Bill Barilko
https://youtu.be/AOxHRMdgdHM?si=ePoFRpDrl0Wkxeqc
 
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#78 - James Doohan

This week's subject probably lands in the, “did you know” category.
AND, not only is the person I'm speaking about this week Canadian, he quite literally bled red and white. He wasn't just an actor, he gave his all, ALL of the time.
 
James Doohan.Lieutenant Commander Montgomery Scott.
A Canadian, through-and-through.
 
Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca
If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:
James Doohan
https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/james-doohan
 
 
James Doohan @ Juno Beach
https://www.junobeach.org/canada-in-wwii/articles/james-doohan/
 
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#77 - William Shatner

A chance encounter.And here I am – ready to talk about perhaps one of the first Canadian Actors I ever knew of.Come, listen with me, as I explore the life of William Shatner.
 
Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca
 
Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.
 
If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
 
I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:
William Shatner
https://williamshatner.com/
 
Star Trekhttps://www.startrek.com/en-ca
Shatner in Henry V
https://www.shatnerweb.com/2017/07/17/henry-v-06181956/
William Shatner – The Twilight Zone
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nightmare_at_20,000_Feet
 
TJ Hooker
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0083486/?ref_=fn_all_ttl_1
 
Better Late Than Never
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5020352/
 
Bilbo Baggins – Leonard Nimoy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QuQbus0xfhk
 
Rocket Man – William Shatner
https://youtu.be/Co2ZVdVM26E?si=-Vt0XVAhLm53BSB_
 
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#76 - The Band

This week I'm going to talk a little about not just ANY band...THE BAND.
From being the back-up to one of Canada's most famous American singers, to sharing the stage at the Rock and Roll Hall of fame with some of the most well-known musicians.
 
Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca
 
Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.
 
If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
 
I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:
The Bandhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/band-the
 
Ronnie Hawkins
http://www.ronniehawkins.com/index.html
 
Bob Dylan
https://www.bobdylan.com/
 
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
https://rockhall.com/
 
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#75 - Second Annual Mixed Bag

Remember when I did this last year?Had a show of random facts?
Neither did I – I had to look it up. That's why I make copious notes.
Well, I remembered that I did it..my memory isn't THAT bad.
Thanks for joining me on this week's podcast.
Be sure to tell everyone about the podcast. There are only two places in the world where it hasn't been heard, and one of them is full of penguins...and I'm not sure what their internet is like down there.
Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca
Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.
If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:Today in Canadian Historyhttps://todayincanadianhistory.com
 
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#74 - Baseball

It's spring!Baseball spring-training is done, and it is now time to get to the the real deal!Join me as I look at Canada's teams, and a little bit of history of the game.
 
Remember, you can check out links about anything I mention during the show – whorpole.ca
 
Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.
 
If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
 
I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:
Montréal Exposhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/montreal-expos
 
Toronto Blue Jays
https://www.mlb.com/bluejays/ (if you run behind a VPN, this link will not work)Check out this link instead:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Toronto_Blue_Jays
Canadian Baseball Historyhttps://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/canadians-in-baseball-the-lost-tribe-feature
 
Jamie Campbell
https://www.instagram.com/snetcampbell/?hl=en
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamie_Campbell_(sportscaster)
 
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#73 - Canadian Prime Ministers

Canadian Prime Ministers.
 
We have a new one.Find out about the history of Canada's highest political office.
 
I'm answering several questions that must be burning a hole in your mind.
 
Go to my website – whorpole.ca for the links I refer to in this episode.
 
If you do have any questions, or is there something that you would like me to talk about?
 
I encourage you to contact me at AsISeeIt@whorpole.ca – and let me know - I'll mention you on the show (unless you don't want me to) – and you'll forever be able to say, “I got James to say my name, way back before he was a super celebrity!”
 
Check out these links mentioned in this show – and others, just because:
Who is the Prime Minister
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_Minister_of_Canada
 
The swearing in of Mark Carney as the 24th Prime Minister of Canada
https://youtu.be/TvBzIBcXQ3Q?si=THG43DDc0-zijfym
 
Is it illegal to write on Canadian currency?https://www.torontodefencelawyers.com/crime-write-money/#:~:text=It%20is%20not%20illegal%20to,of%20famous%20actor%20Leonard%20Nimoy
 
The best haircut of 1870
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charles_Tupper#/media/File:CharlesTupper1870.jpg
 
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