Technology journalist Carmi Levy joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the CRTC’s proposed “internet nutrition labels,” a move that could finally bring transparency to Canada’s murky telecom market. But while the idea sounds promising, Levy warns that without real enforcement, it risks becoming just another empty promise from a regulator with a shaky track record. #CRTC…
Dr. Scott Harding of Memorial University joins Shane Hewitt to unpack the surprising results of Canada’s first sugary drink tax—revealing a 12% drop in sales and a 24% decline in weekly consumption—while questioning why the policy is being repealed just as it shows promise. From public health wins to political spin, Harding shares what the…
Military expert Richard Shimooka joined Shane Hewitt on the Night Shift to discuss global military events, highlighting the US military’s use of B-2 bombers and decoy tactics in Iran and the ongoing development of air defense systems. Shimuka noted the US has been planning for potential conflict with Iran for decades, developing specialized bunker-busting bombs.…
On Shane Hewitt’s Nightshift Friday Round Up, Andrew Caddell—Kamouraska town councillor, Hill Times columnist, and President of the Task Force on Linguistic Policy—and Jimmy Zoubris, special advisor to the Mayor of Montreal, joined to unpack Canada’s evolving political landscape, from bipartisan support for major project legislation to the Governor General’s call for repatriating Indigenous artifacts.…
Media strategist and author Mohit Rajhans joins Shane Hewitt on The Nightshift to explore how the digital transformation has permanently blurred workday boundaries, emphasizing that productivity in 2025 demands new strategies for managing after-hours demands and asynchronous collaboration. Drawing from his book Reskilling for the Future of Work, Rajhans—founder of ThinkStart.ca . and a leading…
On this episode of Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift, the mic is graced by none other than the original disruptor of Canadian media—George Stroumboulopoulos. @Strombo, with his signature blend of insight and intensity, Strombo dives deep into what it means to truly live. From his reflections on community and childhood to his unshakable belief in…
This week on What the Heck Are You Watching, Steve Stebbing joins Shane Hewitt to break down a thrilling lineup of new releases. In theatres, 28 Years Later revisits the rage virus saga as a survivor ventures from a secluded island into a terrifyingly evolved mainland. Elio offers a heartwarming cosmic journey where a young…
Shane Hewitt is joined by The Food Professor, Dr. Sylvain Charlebois — Canada’s leading food policy expert from Dalhousie University — to dig into why fresh summer produce should mean fair prices, and why sometimes… it doesn’t. They unpack how seasonal fruits like strawberries signal the start of summer, how sneaky pricing tricks erode…
This week on Last Call with Richard Crouse joins Shane Hewitt to dive into a wave of retro revival and pop culture oddities, from Paul Williams bringing Phantom of the Paradise to the stage, to the Beatles’ kids forming a band—minus Dhani Harrison. They also marvel at the shockingly clunky original Star Wars print and…
Trailblazing aviator Cathy Press joins Shane Hewitt to share her incredible journey from flying solo at 16 to becoming Canada’s only dual Transport Canada Pilot Examiner — and the first woman in the country certified to instruct under EASA. She and Shane explore the evolution of Chinook Helicopters under her leadership, her impact on aviation…
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