The Start

With Canada Day coming up at the end of the week, we start to ramp up the excitiement by getting All Canadian, All Week. Today The Team is Having Coffee, Talking - Our Favourite Canadian Actors

With the owner of Academy Lanes announcing it will be closing its doors, Shadoe looks at Iconic Businesses that close and why.

A mummified toe that is the secret ingredient in a drink served in Dawson City, Yukon, has been returned after being reported stolen last week. Shadoe has some thoughts about that tasty sounding cocktail.

This weekend's weather isn't the best... especially if you were planning a trip to the cottage. Does the weather affect your plans when thinking about heading to a cottage? Is a cottage a good investment for your relaxation time? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Cottages.

Winnipeggers often have to put up with bad traffic... jams and delays happen for many reasons... Power Outtages, Construction, Stalls... But are Winnipeg's traffic woes any worse than those of other cities across Canada? We're Having Coffee, Taliking - Traffic.

The CFL season opens tonight with Saskatchewan visiting Montreal. Shadoe welcomed Our Blue Bombers Braodcast Team of Bob Irving and Doug Brown to the the studio to discuss the upcoming season!

With the blistering heatwave hittin gth southern U.S. this week, The Team got to thinking about whether we would rather be in that heat or in the bitter, freezing cold. We're "Having Coffee, Talking - Hot or Cold Climate?"

Shadoe has a Good News Story and a Bad News Story... Let's save the Good News for the last to end on a high note.

How much do you tip? How much should you tip? Do you want to be given a suggestion on how much to tip when the time comes? Shadoe has some thoughts on the "art" of tipping.

Shadoe has some thoughts on The Weather (wasn't it supposed to be a warmer than usual summer?), The Blue Bombers, The Jets, and Paul McCartney turning 75!

he researchers behind Canada's annual food price report says shoppers should expect big jumps in the price of meat. Would an increase in meat prices affect your grocery shopping habits? Would you incorporate more non-meat meals into your diet? Would you make your dinner guests bring their own beef? We're Having Coffee, Talking - The Rising Price of Meat

Barrett Miller, Wildlife Interpreter at Fort Whyte Alive, is back in-studio to discuss Angry Deer and Bunnies in your lawn.

The Blue Bombers are about to start their 5th season at Investor's Group Field. Has the stadium grown on Winnipegers? What's the first reaction you have when going into the stadium? We'er Having Coffee, Talking - IGF

Sears Canada is in a bit of financial trouble. When was the last time you shopped at a department store? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Department Store Shopping

Shannah-Lee Vidal joins Shadoe to discuss 3 Things About Tech

Adam West, Batman from the 60's TV Series, passed away on the weekend. He will forever be known as Batman, and he embraced that fact. Who else has been typecast into one specific role? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Adam West & Typecasting.

Shadoe's phone was lost for quite a long while this morning... that was traumatic... for everyone at the station. Shadoe also has some thoughts on James Comey's testimony

Summer weather is here. Do you embrace the heat, or do you hide out in the air conditioning? We're Having Coffee, Talking - How Do You Beat The Heat?

Why do we care so much about U.S Politics? Why do we know so much about America? Do we know more about our southern neighbours than we do ourselves? It's time for another Pop quiz. We're Having Coffee, Talking - Our Canadian Knowledge vs Our American Knowledge

There have ben a lot of job cuts in the province this year. It can take a big toll on your confidence as you struggle with the change and uncertainty. Psychologist, Dr. Jo Ann Unger, joins Shadoe to talk about just how a job loss can affect us emotionally, and some steps we can take to move forward.

It's time to start thinking about summer vacation plans. How do you plan to get to your destination? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Driving or Flying?

It's summertime! That means summer vacations. Where are you planning to go this year? Shadoe has some ideas.

Dixie Longate joined Shadoe to discuss her show "Dixie's Tupperware Party" coming up at The Club Regent Event Centre... and to just make everyone laugh!

Momentum. It's a great and powerful thing... but how do we create it or harness it? Shadoe ponders these and other questions about momentum.

Justin Trudeau may need a Canadian history lesson as it seems he forgot Canada has had a female Prime Minister (Kim Campbell) during an interview with Kelly and Ryan. This got the team to thinking about how well they knew their Canadian history, so Shannah-Lee decided to put the rest to a test. We're Having Coffee, Talking - Canadian Trivia.

When you hear about attacks like the ones in London & Manchester, we often ask, "What Can be done to make sure this never happens again?". Britain's Prime Minister says internet companies are giving extremists and terrorists a safe place to breed. Security is often balanced with provacy. How much privacy are you willing to give up in the name of safety? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Combatting Terrorism Online

The 90th Scripps National Speeling Bee hsa crowned its winner, 6th Grader, Ananya Vinay. This got The Team to thinking about their own spelling skills. Has our spelling become worse due to autocorrect technology? We're Haveing Coffee, Talking - Spelling

Saturday June 2nd is National Health & Fitness Day. To get us moving and inspired, Shadoe is joined by our resident Fitness Expert, Kate McKenzie of Surefire Fitness.

Parent companies of TSN & Sportsnet have decided to charge licensed establishments that seat more than 100 people MORE MONEY for their sports channels. Curling Clubs are fighting back. Shadoe and Kelly are joined by Curl Manitoba's Craig Baker.

It's the 50th Anniversary of the release of the The Beatles' Album Sgt Pepper's Lonely Heartsclub Band. Gregg Tonn from Into The Music is in to discuss the great impact the album has had on music ever since.

Shadoe has some thoughts on The Caterpillar "Invasion", someone who did something nice for him, and Tiger Woods.

Tiger Woods has been charged with DUI. Shadoe has some thoughts on the Rise and Fall of the once great Tiger.

Many Bell/MTS mobile customers are being forced to change carriers... but what would make you voluntarily switch loyalties? Does something have to make you mad, or is it incentive that will get you to change? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Switching Loyalties.

The Conservative Party of Canada has chosen its new leader. Andrew Scheer is a young MP from Saskatchewan... but just who is he? Shadoe is joined by Sarah Mills of CJME in Regina to shed some light on new Conservative Leader, Andrew Scheer.

Many who attended the Red Hot Chili Peppers concert this past Friday are saying it is THE Best Concert they have ever experienced. This got The Team to thinking about the best concerts they've ever attended. We're Having Coffee, Talking - Best Concerts EVER!

Shadoe has some thoughts on Manchester and peace.

Winnipeg City Councillor, Shawn Dobson made a motion asking the city to stop doing photo enforcement of school zones on holidays. This got The Team to talking about whether or not Photo Radar is a cash grab. We're Having Coffee, Talking - Photo Radar

Barrett Niller, Wildlife Interpreter with Fort Whyte Alive, was back in studio, this time shariing his knowledge about birds of prey, geese and deer.

Shannah-Lee recently introduced her friend to the Star Wars films, because they are "must-see". What experience have you shared with a friend? Would you be upset if they did not like it? We're Hving Coffee, Talking - Sharing Your Love of Something.

It's the unofficial start to summer. May Long Weekend! Shadoe has some tips on how to enjoy.

Many people saw/heard the homophobic slur that Kevin Pillar of The Toronto Blue Jays hurled during their game the other night.... but the way he and The Jays handled it afterwards was top-notch. We're Having Coffee, Talking - Kevin Pillar

Behind-The-Glass Gerry hasn't had much of a chance to get outside the city since moving to Winnipeg, so The Team has come together to give him some advice on the places in the province he needs to go. We're Having Coffee, Talking - Daytripping in Manitoba.

A woman stopped on The Perimeter Highway to let some geese cross. Unfortunately, the pcikup truck behind her didn't have time to stop and pile into the back of her SUV. There were no serious injuries, but it could have been much worse. Have you ever hit and anima, swerved to miss an animal, or stopped to let an animal cross the road? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Animals On The Roadway.

Fake News. Where does it come from? How is it spread? Why do people fall for it? Shadoe has some ideas.

Is it true that, as Henry Ford put it, "Whether you think you can, or think you can't, you're right."? Shadoe thinks so.

Kids' soccer season is starting. So is baseball season. When you go to see the kids play, how do you deal with the "Sports Parent" that crosses the line? We're Having Coffee, Talking - Sports & Parents.

Shadoe assembles the gang to discuss an unusual creature that washed up on an Indonesian beach but not everyone is buying into the so-called mystery. That's right, We're Having Coffee, Talking - Sea Monsters!

Shadoe went golfing this weekend and had a few observations about the bugs and the traffic.

Do you do anything special for Mother's Day? Shadoe assembles the gang to discuss how moms impacts our everyday lives. We're Having Coffee, Talking - Mother's Day.

Shadoe reflects on what Mother's Day means to him and his family.