Thompson Today

Thompson Today
Thompson Today airs on 102.9 CHTM weekdays at 12:40pm and 5:10pm.
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Taxes & Cost Pressures

Guest: Robin Betze, CFIB Senior Policy Analyst for the Prairies
October 21st, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:23
Betze talks about the pressures of cost and taxes on Canadian small businesses

Keeping Seniors Connected

Guest: Penny Byer, Coordinator with the Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council
October 20th, 2026 12:00am
Byer talks about how Seniors struggle with isolation during the colder months and talks about ways the TSCRC help seniors stay connected

Fall Hunting Safety

Guest: Chris Benson, Manager of Hunter Education and Programs with the Manitoba Wildlife Federation
October 19th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:43
Benson discusses safety tips while hunting in the fall

Halloween Safety

Guest: Special Constable Rob Cleveland with the Thompson RCMP
October 16th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 4:49
Cleveland shares tips for parents on how to keep their children safe around Halloween

R.D. Parker Music Schedule

Guest: Kevis Lewis, Band Director for the Music Program at RD Parker
October 15th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:39
Lewis talks about some of the music festivals that the R.D. Parker Collegiate will be hosting and some of the other concerts that the R.D. Parker Band have scheduled

Winter Car Safety

Guest: Special Constable Rob Cleveland with the Thompson RCMP
October 14th, 2026 12:00am
Special Constable Cleveland talks about ways to prepare to stay safe while driving in winter

Time Change

Dr. Inna Rabinovich-Nikitin, a Professor of Physiology and Pathophysiology at the University of Manitoba
October 13th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:32
Dr. Rabinovich-Nikitin talks about the announcement of year-long Daylight Time in Manitoba and how it may impact us

Fall Vaccines

Medical Officer of Health Dr. Natalie Casaclang
October 9th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:35
Dr. Casaclang encourages people to get their vaccinations in preparation for flu season

Fall Boating Safety

Guest: Lifesaving Society Manitoba board member, Eric Labaupa
October 8th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:50
Labaupa discusses the importance of practicing boating safety and the dangers of cold autumn waters

Transitions

Guest: Caroline Winship, a psychotherapist with Galia Wellness Serivces
October 7th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:10
Winship offers advise on how to handle life's transitions everyone faces

Care For You Family Conference

Guest: Erin Crawford, Alzheimer Society of Manitoba CEO
October 6th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:53
Crawford talks about the Alzheimer Society of Manitoba's annual Care For You conference

Fire Prevention Week

Guest: Thompson Fire and Emergency Services Chief, Dennis Benson
October 5th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:55
Benson talks about Fire Prevention Week and what this year’s theme is

Mental Illness Awareness Week

Guest: Darren Fulford from CMHA Thompson
October 2nd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:26
Fulford talks about Mental Illness Awareness Week and some of the programs that the CMHA Thompson offers for those in need of help

Thompson ID and Financial Access Fair

Guest: Northern Health Region Community Health Developer, Yosola Fagade
October 1st, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:25
Fagade discusses the Thompson ID and Financial Access Fair and the kind of help the fair will provide

Orange Shirt Day

Guest: Grand Chief Garrison Settee
September 29th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:39
Grand Chief Garrison Settee talks about Orange Shirt Day and the importance of continuing the work of Truth and Reconciliation

Record Suspension Program

Guest: Mike Mahon and Victoria Harrison, Record suspension caseworkers with John Howard Society
September 28th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:20
Mahon and Harrison talk about the Record Suspension Program held by the John Howard Society and how it works to help those with a criminal record

Manitoba Food Transformation Centre

Guest: Harvest Manitoba President and CEO, Vince Barletta
September 22nd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:16
Barletta talks about Harvest Manitoba and the proposed Manitoba Food Transformation Centre

CFIB Report

Guest: Robin Betze, CFIB Senior Policy Analyst for the Prairies
September 17th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:00
Betze talks about a recent survey the CFIB conducted and Manitoba’s municipal elections

Back to School Nutrition

Guest: Dr. Joannah Ledoux, Nutritionist with the Northern Health Region
September 16th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 11:10
Dr. Ledoux talks about the importance of nutrition in children going back to school and offers recommendations for parents

Point in Time Count

Guest: Mary Demare with the Thompson Crisis Centre
September 15th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 7:08
Demare discusses Pit counts, how they are used to measure the scale of homelessness in the city and how they are conducted

Back to School Driver Safety

Guest: Special Constable Rob Cleveland with the Thompson RCMP
September 14th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:28
Special Constable Cleveland talks about driving safety around school zones as classes start up again

Culturama

Guest: Nadine Caballe, Thompson Immigrant Services Settlement Coordinator
September 11th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:19
Caballe discusses the Culturama event and how it aims to help people experience different cultures

World Suicide Prevention Day

Guest: CMHA Thompson’s Darren Fulford and Ronda Heskin
September 10th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:11
Fulford and Heskin talk about World Suicide Prevention Day and offers advise to those who have loved ones struggling

Health & Leisure Mart

Guest: Rhianna Thompson, City of Thompson's Facility Coordinator
September 9th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:54
Thompson discusses the upcoming Health and Leisure Mart taking place at the TRCC and what kind of groups they are looking to register for it.

Northern EV Demo Day

Guest: Volker Beckmann, the Thompson Chamber of Commerce Vise President
September 8th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:24
Beckmann talks about the Northern Electric Vehicle Demo Day that the Thompson Chamber of Commerce is hosting and what the event will include.

Back to School Help

Guest: Dr. Kristin Reynolds, a registered clinical psychologist
September 4th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 14:54
Reynolds talks about some of the struggles students face going back to school and what parents can do to help their kids adjust

World Alzheimer Month

Guest: Erin Crawford, Alzheimer Society of Manitoba CEO
September 3rd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 15:19
Crawford discusses World Alzheimer’s Month, the warning signs and misconceptions surrounding dementia and how many people are currently living with dementia

Canada US Trade War

Guest: Robin Betze, CFIB Senior Policy Analyst for the Prairies
August 27th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:14
Betze discusses the impact the Canada US Trade War will have on small businesses across Canada

Juno Beach Tour

Guest: Adelola Iyawe, a Thompson history teacher
August 26th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:05
Iyawe discusses her recent Juno Beach Centre’s Summer Institute and Battlefield Tour and the experiences she had on the tour

Canada By Canoe

Guest: Kai Morgan
August 21st, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 16:00
Morgan talks about the Canada By Canoe expedition, the story behind it and the goal the expedition aims to accomplish

Back to School Preparations

Guest: Danny Morris with the School District of Mystery Lake
August 17th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:19
Morris discusses registration, Westwood School and back to school preparations for the new school year

Vet Issues

Guest: Oswald Sawh with the Thompson Humane Society
August 13th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 14:47
Sawh talks about the challenges surrounding veterinary care in Thompson

Ribbon Skirt and Vest Workshop

Guest: Shyanna Lynxleg, MKO Traditional Healer Program Manager and Christine Sawatsky, MKO M-M-I-W-G-2S Plus Cultural and Land-Based Support Liaison
August 11th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:55
Shyanna and Christine talks about a ribbon skirt and vest workshop that MKO will be hosting and about the meaning behind them

Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design

Guest: Special Constable Rob Cleveland with the Thompson RCMP Detachment
August 6th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:40
Special Constable Cleveland talks about CPTED and how homeowners can better protect their property

Summer Slide

Guest: Marti Ford, an Associate Dean of Indigenous Education and Assistant Professor at the University of Manitoba
August 5th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 13:08
Marti Ford discusses what Summer Slide is, how it effects students coming back to school and ways parents can help students avoid it

Heavy Equipment Program

Guest: Gurdeep Jassal, Operations Coordinator of the Workforce Development Centre at UCN
July 30th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:32
Jassal discusses the UCN's Heavy Equipment Operator certificate program, the training that it offers to students and the careers that the program can lead too

Flooding and Tourism

Guest: Sherry Kaniuga, Communications Specialist with Travel Manitoba
July 29th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:21
Kaniuga talks about the impact flooding has on tourism around Manitoba

Summer Business Outlook

Guest: Jason Fryza, Thompson Chamber of Commerce Board President
July 28th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:20
Fryza discusses the outlook that Thompson businesses are having and opportunities that lie ahead for them as summer continues

CFIB Internal Trade Report

Guest: Robin Bezte, Senior Policy Analyst for the Prairies with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
July 24th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:21
Bezte talks about the CFIB's new 2026 Internal Trade Report card and what the grades means

CFIB Report

Guest: Andreea Bourgeois, Direcor of Economics with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
July 23rd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 15:10
Bourgeois talks about CFIB's latest economic report, what it is saying about small businesses across Canada and what it can mean for businesses in Thompson and northern Manitoba

Cookout Safety

Guest: Dr. Joannah Ledoux, Community Dietitian with the Northern Health Region
July 21st, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:47
Dr. Ledoux discusses the dangers of foodborne illnesses and how to keep everyone safe during cookouts

TRCC Gameroom

Guest: Event Coordinator Darlene Dick
July 20th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:54
Darlene talks about the new gameroom at the TRCC that is available throughout the summer

Traveling with Pets

Guest: Dr. Ingrid Sproll, a veterinarian with Winrose Animal Hospital
July 16th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:24
Dr. Sproll shares some tips on what people should do when traveling with their pets and what they should bring along for the trip.

Summer Allergies

Guest: Dr. Keeley Loewen, allergist and clinical immunologist with the Winnipeg Clinic
July 14th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:56
Dr. Loewen discusses how summer can be a dangerous time for those with specific allergies and how to recognize signs of an allergic reaction and react accordingly

Camping in Northern Manitoba

Guest: Matthew Martin, Paint Lake Provincial Park District Manager
July 9th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 11:07
Martin offers tips on how to make the most of camping in Northern Manitoba this summer

Afro Beats

Guest: Babatunde Adewole, known as SCUD
July 8th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:03
Adewole talks about his musical journey, the process of his music making and his future plans

Summer Eating Tips

Guest: Dr. Joannah Ledoux, Community Dietitian with the Northern Health Region
July 7th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:27
Dr. Ledoux discusses the importance of eating healthy during the summer months

Rylen Solski Memorial Fishing Derby

Guest: Ray Solski
July 3rd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:12
Solski talks about the Rylen Solski Memorial Fishing Derby and how to participate

Summer Vaccine Update

Guest: Dr. Michael Routledge, Medical Officer of Health for Manitoba Health, Seniors and Long-Term Care
July 2nd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 16:37
Dr. Routledge goes into detail about everything Manitobians need to know about vaccine updates

National Fishing Week

Guest: Jessica Melnik, Media Consultant with Canada’s National Fishing Week
June 30th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:11
Melnik talks about National Fishing Week and some of the perks that comes from fishing

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