Thompson Today

Thompson Today
Thompson Today airs on 102.9 CHTM weekdays at 12:40pm and 5:10pm.
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Back to School Preparations

Guest: Danny Morris with the School District of Mystery Lake
August 17th, 2026 11:00pm | 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

Pet Safety in Summer

Guest: Dr. Ingrid Sproll, a veterinarian with Winrose Animal Hospital
June 29th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:49
Dr. Sproll offers advice on how to keep pets safe while they are outdoors and how ways to find a pet if they get lost

Bear Safety

Guest: Janine Wilmot, Human-Wildlife Coexistence Biologist with the Manitoba Government
June 26th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:48
Wilmot offers tips and suggestions on staying safe in bear country and how to reduce the risk of bear encounters

Tick Safety

Guest: Dr. Eileen Burnett, Medical Officer of Health
June 24th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:04
Dr. Burnett talks about the dangers of ticks and how to stay safe during tick season

Summer Fire Pit Safety

Guest: Scott Morris, Deputy Fire Chief for Thompson Fire and Emergency Services
June 23rd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:37
Morris discusses fire safety during the summer months and the importance of being responsible when using a fire pit

RAAM Clinic in The Pas

Guest: Jacob Davids, Director of Primary Care Clinics and Derrick Sanderson with the Opaskwayak Health Authority
June 22nd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:38
Davids and Sanderson talks about the newly launched RAAM clinic in The Pas, what it’s purpose is and how it works

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Guest: Elder Philip Michel
June 19th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 19:09
Elder Philip Michel tells his story and talks about the history and importance of National Indigenous Peoples Day

National Indigenous Peoples Day

Guest: Elder Robert Wavey
June 18th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 21:36
Elder Robert Wavey shares his story for National Indigenous Peoples Day

Summer Activities for Kids

Guest: Event Coordinator Darlene Dick
June 17th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:13
Darlene talks about the importance of keeping children active and engaged during summer break and about some of the various events and camps being held throughout Thompson

Wildfires & Your Lungs

Guest: Juliette Mucha, President and CEO of the Lung Association of Manitoba
June 15th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 11:02
Mucha discusses the impact that wildfire smoke has on the lungs

Bike Safety

Guest: Special Constable Rob Cleveland with the Thompson RCMP Detachment
June 10th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:02
Cleveland talks about the importance of bike safety and offers tips on how to stay safe while riding a bike

Water Safety

Lynne Stefanchuk, Executive Director of The Lifesaving Society of Manitoba
June 9th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:11
Stefenchuk offers summer water safety advice and information on staying safe around Manitoba’s lakes and rivers

Leslie W. Turner Graduation Powow

Guest: Regan McLellan, Centre Coordinator with UCN
June 8th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 7:36
McLellan talks about the history of UCN's Leslie W. Turner Graduation Powow and what the schedule looks like for the event

Summer Events at Thompson Public Library

Guest: Alannah McGrath, Programmer at the Library
June 5th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:55
McGrath talks about the events that the Thompson Public Library will be hosting throughout the summer

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Guest: Penny Byer, the Program Coordinator for the Thompson Seniors Community Resource Council
June 4th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:13
Byer does into detail about World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Sexual Harassment Information Session

Guest: Ashley Reese, Project Coordinator for CLEA’s Workplace Sexual Harassment Project
June 3rd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:10
Reese discusses the free legal information session taking place that focuses on workplace sexual harassment

Summertime Healing

Guest: Dr. Kristin Reynolds, a Director of Clinical Training in the Department of Psychology at the University of Manitoba
June 2nd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 13:10
Dr. Reynolds talks about the negative impact of winter on mental health and how healing summer can be as a result

Seal River Watershed Concerns

Guest: Dennis Schindler, Lands and Resources Manager for the Manitoba Wildlife Federation
May 29th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:21
Schindler talks about the concerns the Manitoba Wildlife Federation has in regards to the proposed Seal River Watershed protected area in Northern Manitoba

Youth Employment

Guest: Molly MacCormack, a Policy Analyst with the Canadian Federation of Independent Business
May 28th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 10:38
MacCormack goes into detail about the struggles of young workers trying to find work and employers looking for workers

Manitoba Jobs Agreement

Guest: Brianna Solberg, Provincial Director of Legislative Affairs for the Prairies and Northern Canada with CFIB
May 26th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:51
Solberg talks about some concerns the CFIB has in regards to the new Manitoba Jobs Agreement

Wifi Announcement

Subtitle: Guest: Rebecca Chartrand, Minister of Northern and Arctic Affairs
May 25th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 14:33
Chartrand talks about the investment towards high-speed internet for Northern remote communities

Community BBQ

Guest: Lawrence McDonald, Municipal Emergency Coordinator for the City of Thompson
May 22nd, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 7:43
McDonald talks about the Community BBQ that the City will be hosting on Emergency Preparedness Day and what the BBQ is about

Nickel Days

Jenn Thackery, President of the Nickel Days Corporation in Thompson
May 21st, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:28
Thackery discusses last year's Nickel Days cancellation and what the plans are for Nickel Days this year

Mine Rescue Corporation

Guest: Ashton Crone, Director of Business Planning for Hudbay Minerals Incorporated
May 20th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 8:02
Crone goes into detail about the Provincial Mine Rescue Corporation such as how long it’s been running and what skills the competitors needed to compete

No Mow May

Guest: Dr Jason Gibbs, Associate Professor in the Department of Entomology at the University of Manitoba
May 19th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 12:19
Dr. Gibbs talks about No Mow May and why it's important to protect pollinator insects

Hantavirus

Guest: Dr. Hannah Wallace, lead research associate at the Kindrachuk Lab in the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of Manitoba
May 15th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 16:09
Dr. Wallace discusses the concerns regarding the recent Hantavirus exposure in connections to a cruise ship

Task Force for Economic Growth

Guest: Jason Fryza, Thompson Chamber of Commerce Board President
May 14th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 5:07
Fryza talks about a presentation that the Thompson Chamber of Commerce hosted about creating a Thompson Port Corridor Task Force

Thompson Crisis Centre Family Event

Guest: Mary Demare with the Thompson Crisis Centre
May 13th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:28
Demare discusses the Thompson Crisis Centre's annual Family Event and some of the other events that the Thompson Crisis Centre hosts throughout the year

Thompson Jr. Soccer

Guest: Nuno Pereira from the Thompson Junior Soccer Association
May 8th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 9:40
Pereira talks about the Thompson Jr. Soccer Association

Mental Health Week

Guest: Sandesh Parajuli, Mental Health Promotion Specialist with the Northern Health Region
May 7th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 6:16
Parajuli talks about this year’s theme, called “Come Together Canada”, for Mental Health Week

Social Media Ban

Guest: Dr. Jo Anne Unger, a clinical psychologist with Shared Health and assistant professor at the University of Manitoba
May 4th, 2026 12:00am | Duration: 14:25
Dr. Unger discusses the potential Social Media ban for youth and reasons why the ban is being considered

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