About this episode

The episode discusses recycling, community events, and instances of misguided helpfulness, along with news on labor strikes and infrastructure updates.

Paper cups can now go in the recycle bin! (1:40); Ever put the wrong stuff into recycling?? Times we tried to be helpful, but just made it worse! (9:35); Times you tried to be helpful, but were not helpful (17:30); SMALL TOWN SALUTE - Pinawa Birthday Weekend! (21:00); WestJet flight attendants vote in favour of strike as soon as Aug. 2 (31:55); Arlington Bridge decommissioning begins today with first truss being removed (39:50); Flood-proofing our highways (44:45); Winning entry on times we tried to be helpful, but were not (53:10); Volunteerism follow-up -- Winners of Travel Manitoba Volunteer of the Year Award for doing ski patrol at Falcon Ridge for 23 years (56:25).

People in this episode

Host: CJOB / Curiouscast

Topics covered

• recycling
• helpfulness
• community events
• labor strikes
• infrastructure
• volunteerism

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WestJet

Places: Pinawa, Falcon Ridge

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