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Everyone has a unique perspective. It's shaped by so many factors. The more we can learn about each other, the better we will understand each other. Join us as we bring conversations to the limelight to do just that; understand more perspectives so we can grow. New episodes every Tuesday.
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June 11, 2026
<p>Our hearts are with anyone affected by either of these tragedies.</p><p><br></p><p>What are your thoughts on the topics we discussed? Leave them in the comments.</p><p><br></p><p>More details:</p><p>This one was heavy... We sat down to talk through two moments in recent Canadian history that hit the whole country hard, and honestly they're both still tough to wrap our heads around.</p><p><br></p><p>First up is the Tumbler Ridge shooting. An 18-year-old killed her mother and younger brother at home, then drove to Tumbler Ridge Secondary School and opened fire before ending her own life. A BC school shooting like this almost never happens here, and it's forced a lot of uncomfortable conversations. We get into the gun control Canada debate and why firearms that were seized got returned to the home, the mental health crisis at the center of it all, what it means to be a transgender youth dealing with mental health struggles and a family that couldn't accept it, the role bullying may have played, and how hard it is to find rural mental health support in a small town. School shooting Canada searches spiked after this, and we wanted to talk about the victims and not just the headlines.</p><p><br></p><p>The part that surprised us most was the AI angle. There's now an OpenAI lawsuit tied to this, with claims the shooter used ChatGPT to plan things out months earlier. We dig into ChatGPT safety, what Sam Altman has said and promised, the push for AI regulation Canada and a real duty to report law, and the messy privacy vs public safety question that comes with all of it. Premier David Eby has been involved in pushing this forward. Where's the line between protecting people and watching everything they type? We don't have a clean answer, but we go back and forth on it.</p><p><br></p><p>Second half we shift to the Humboldt Broncos crash. If you're Canadian, you remember exactly where you were when you heard about it. We talk through that junior hockey tragedy, the 2018 bus crash Canada will never forget, and what happened at Armley Corner Saskatchewan, the same intersection that had a 1997 fatal crash years before. Then there's Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the truck driver, and the Sidhu deportation fight that's heating up again. He pled guilty right away, served his time, and now faces permanent resident revocation and removal under serious criminality rules.</p><p><br></p><p>This is where it gets complicated. Chris Joseph, the former NHL dad who lost his son, is pushing hard for deportation. Others, including some of the victims' families, have forgiven him. We talk about dangerous driving Canada and the eight-year sentence, the distracted driving peat moss tarp detail that came out, gaps in truck driver training Canada, and how Punjabi truck drivers get painted with one brush every time something happens on the road. That ties into a bigger conversation about systemic racism Canada doesn't always want to look at, and what the Punjabi community Canada deals with daily.</p><p>We get into the immigration debate Canada keeps having, the deportation debate Canada side of it, how the Canadian justice system handled both cases, and the whole justice vs forgiveness question. Is sending him back actually justice, or just punishment for his wife and kids?</p><p><br></p><p>Two tragedies, a lot of grief, and a lot we're still figuring out. Our hearts go out to every family affected by both. Love thy neighbour, and we'll see you next week.</p>
May 15, 2026
<p>We had a goal when we started. It was to hit at least 50 episodes. </p><p><br></p><p>And we're actually here... even though it legit almost got shut down after just TWO episodes.</p><p><br></p><p>We reflect on the journey here and take a moment to talk about what we've learned, how we've changed, and what's ahead.</p><p><br></p><p>If you have been following us since then, or any time thereafter, we really appreciate each and every one of you.</p><p><br></p><p>If there's anything you want to see us discuss, any feedback you have on the show, or even just want to say hello - leave it in the comments!! Or you drop a line in our anonymous box if you're shy.</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks again to everyone who listens and watches, and we're excited for the next 50 episodes that are to come!</p>
April 21, 2026
<p>Ernie "Punch" McLean has to be the most unbelievable person in hockey history. There's so many stories he has and we could get only get through so many.</p><p><br></p><p>You'd never know he's 93 if you were to meet Ernie. He's got a ton of energy and still sharp as ever.</p><p><br></p><p>I'm proud to be part of The Ernie Punch McLean Legacy Foundation, as we work towards recognizing Punch with a statue potentially right outside Queen's Park Arena, where he achieved 4 straight championships for the New Westminster Bruins.</p><p><br></p><p>The Foundation has a simple yet powerful vision: to bring lasting meaning and presence to the stories and memories that connect us. The goal goes beyond the statue itself. The Foundation aims to create a shared space that sparks conversation, remembrance, and pride within the community. Every community deserves a tangible symbol of its spirit, a place where legacy meets inspiration.</p><p><br></p><p>Community members can support the campaign by signing the public petition and making donations at https://punchlegacy.com. The Foundation is also seeking a major corporate partner to help accelerate the project timeline.</p><p><br></p><p>More Details:</p><p>We sat down with Ernie Punch McLean, a true BC hockey legend and one of the most memorable people in Canadian junior hockey. At 93 years old, Punch is still sharp, still mining for gold up north, and has so many stories from a life that sounds like it’s from a movie.</p><p><br></p><p>He built a junior hockey dynasty with the New Westminster Bruins, leading them to four straight championships in the Western Canada Hockey League (also known as WHL history) and winning back-to-back Memorial Cup titles in 1977 and 1978. Before that he coached the Estevan Bruins and helped set up farm teams like the Chilliwack Bruins. His teams played old school hockey with real hockey toughness, a big aggressive roster that earned them the nickname McBride Street Bullies in the Broad Street Bullies era. He emphasized positional hockey, team culture, hockey leadership, and building a strong farm team system so talent kept flowing through.</p><p><br></p><p>Punch shares how he got the nickname, his wild hockey referee stories, throwing a garbage can on the ice, and the time he jumped onto the ice to defend a player. He talks about moving the team to Queen's Park Arena in New Westminster, the packed crowds that sometimes pushed the Vancouver Canucks to the third page of the sports section on the local newspapers. We hear about players he developed like Stan Smyl, Barry Beck, and Billy Ranford, plus the Wayne Gretzky story from when he coached a young Gretzky on Team Canada. He brings up insights about hockey scouting, hockey draft secrets, hockey rivalries, and what made the 1970s junior hockey scene so unforgettable.</p><p><br></p><p>Beyond the rink, Punch opens up about his life as a pilot and construction businessman, surviving a plane crash that cost him his left eye, and his wilderness survival story while working as a gold prospector in BC gold mining. He also reflects on Saskatchewan hockey, the prairie hockey roots with teams like the Humboldt Indians (original name of the Humboldt Broncos), connections to legends like Scotty Munro, Bill Hunter, and Nat Bailey, and run-ins with teams like the Portland Winterhawks and Flin Flon Bombers.</p><p><br></p><p>We touch on hockey coaching legend tales, hockey coaching tactics, hockey in the 1970s, CHL history, Canadian hockey legends, BC sports history, his BC Sports Hall of Fame induction, and thoughts on the modern game. </p><p><br></p><p>At 93 years old, Punch still rides the SkyTrain to Canucks and Vancouver Giants games. This man is a BC Sports Hall of Fame and Hockey Hall of Fame name, and if New Westminster ever builds a proper sports Hall of Fame, his should be the first plaque on the wall.</p>
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