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C-Weed Band

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Errol Ranville reveals how his band's 60-year journey changed the narrative for Indigenous communities across Canada.
The episode opens with Hal Anderson previewing conversations with Errol Ranville about his new book 'The Seaweed Band Story: Magic in the Music' and Ihor Bervinsky on Ukraine. The first segment features Justin Kopp, president of Brunswick Steel in Springfield, Manitoba, analyzing Prime Minister Mark Carney's announcement of new supports for Canada's steel industry. Kopp explains measures like limiting foreign steel imports and a 25% tariff on derivatives, noting their potential to rebalance Canadian steel prices and protect jobs. He describes the cautious mood in Manitoba's agricultural manufacturing sector. Next, Ihor Bervinsky, a Winnipeg volunteer with Canadian Friends of Hockey in Ukraine, discusses the ongoing war, Ukrainian resilience, and skepticism toward peace talks following a leaked phone call involving Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump. He details a fundraiser at PF Chang's in Polo Park to buy para ice hockey equipment for Ukraine, with tickets at $25 and donations accepted via e-transfer. Listener calls follow, with Mark criticizing political blame games in healthcare and questioning part-time nurse staffing, and John arguing for prioritizing crime reduction to protect nurses in hospitals. The episode concludes with Errol Ranville discussing his book co-authored with his brother Wally, highlighting the Seaweed Band's role in changing negative Indigenous narratives over 60 years. He mentions the book launch at Seaweed's Cabaret, hosted by MKO Grand Chief Garrison Settee, with performances and public access.

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A Winnipeg episode linking steel and lumber supports, Ukraine, and the Ranville brothers' music story.

Hal Anderson's episode moves through three very different Winnipeg-facing conversations without losing its local-radio shape. Justin Kopp, president of Brunswick Steel, joins after Prime Minister Mark Carney announced support for Canada's steel and lumber industries in response…

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You get steel policy, Ukraine's war, and a music story in one local-radio listen.

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