Looks Like Canada 8: Running and Rambling

After a few weeks off, Episode 8 comes to you as I wind down from a training run. I'm training to run the Osaka Yodogawa marathon as well as the Kakogawa Marathon later this Fall. In this episode I talk about why I decided to do this podcast series.

Running and  rambling Kevin during his first marathon in Japan.

Looks Like Canada 8: Running and Rambling

Host: Kevin O'Shea

Running Time: 14:02

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Looks Like Canada 8: Running and Rambling

Looks Like Canada 7: Battle of the Blackberry

One of Canada's cinderella story companies is Research in Motion or RIM. RIM is the creator of the world's most popular smartphone; the Blackberry. The Blackberry has ruled the world of smartphones for the past decade, but recently has met with some difficulties. Find out more by listening to the show.

A Blackberry Storm series phone. 

The new Blackberry Torch. This "iPhone Killer" hasn't been doing as well as RIM had hoped.

Looks Like Canada 7: Battle of the Blackberry

Host: Kevin O'Shea

Running Time: 13:31

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Looks Like Canada 6: Avro Arrow

The Avro Arrow or CF-105 was a Canadian built and designed 1950s era jet fighter, it was one of the fastest aircraft of its day. Scrapped before it could be fully produced, the Arrow has become an important part of Canadian history and the Canadian cultural identity.

The Avro Arrow in flight.

A commemorative full-scale model of the Avro Arrow is now on display at the Toronto Aerospace Museum.

(Podcast correction: In the show I mentioned that the Arrow replica is at the Aviation Museum in Ottawa. It is actually on display at the Toronto Aerospace Museum.)

A part of Our Heritage - The Avro Arrow

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Looks Like Canada 6: Avro Arrow

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Looks Like Canada 5: The Shag Harbour UFO Incident

On the evening of October 4th, 1967, many people witnessed an unidentified object crash into the water at Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia. This is one of the few cases where official government documents actually reported a possible UFO. Whether or not you believe in UFOs, this is a fascinating tale and piece of Canadian history.

A sign in Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia leading tourists to the supposed crash site.

Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia is a very small fishing community.

You can of course always check out more about the Shag Harbour UFO incident here.  Just last weekend there was a UFO conference in Shag Harbour, Nova Scotia.

Looks Like Canada 5: The Shag Harbour UFO Incident

Host: Kevin O'Shea

Running Time: 11:14

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Looks Like Canada 4: Popular and Weird Summer Festivals

People around the world love summer festivals. Canadians are no exception. In this episode, I take a look at some of the most popular and some of the strangest festivals that take place every summer in Canada.

Chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede in Calgary, Alberta.

The Bard on the Beach festival in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Here is some footage I took last year of a rural festival outside of Osaka, Japan. Although this one is a Fall Harvest festival, it gives you an idea of how interesting a Japanese festival can be!

Street performers get the crowd involved at the Halifax International Buskers festival in Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Festivals mentioned in this show:

The Big Ones:

The Bard on the Beach, Calgary Stampede, Edmonton International Fringe Festival, Montreal Jazz Festival, Halifax International Busker Festival, Louisbourg Crab Festival 

The Slightly Odd Ones:

Pingfest, East Coast Garden Party (in Alberta), Collingwood Elvis Festival, The Giant Omlette Get-Together

Looks Like Canada 4: Popular and Weird Summer Festivals

Host: Kevin O'Shea

Running Time: (12:32)

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Looks Like Canada Episode Three: The Most Haunted Building in Canada?

In Episode Three of Looks Like Canada we look at the Carleton County Gaol, otherwise known as the Old Ottawa Jail. Today, a youth hostel, the Ottawa Jail served as the main prison for the city of Ottawa for more than 100 years. Many people say that this structure, built in 1862, is one of Canada's most haunted buildings.

The Old Ottawa Jail located on Nicholas Street in downtown Ottawa (Canada's Capital city).

Today, the former Carleton County Gaol is now an international youth hostel.

The back courtyard area of the Ottawa Jail. The arch covered with wood you can see at the back was the gallows. The Old Ottawa Jail is located next to the University of Ottawa campus.

Now a youth hostel, the facilities have been converted to ensure a comfortable and interesting environment for travelers. 

A former jail cell, now a room.

Read more about the Old Ottawa jail on wikipedia.

See the official site for the HI-Ottawa Jail Hostel.

Learn more about the history and possible haunting at the Old Ottawa Jail.

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Looks Like Canada Episode Three: The Most Haunted Building in Canada?

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Looks Like Canada Episode Two: Poutine (Canada's Food)

Many countries and cultures around the world have specialty food dishes that they connect with their culture. Food can act as part of a country or culture's identity. For Canadians, poutine is one such food. What is poutine? Let's take a look at a food many Canadians love.

An example of Quebec poutine. Mozerella cheese isn't used on true poutine. Fresh cheese curds are 

the cheese of choice.

Fast food style poutine. this poutine is from Harvey's, a major Canadian fast food chain.

Sources for this show:

http://www.montrealpoutine.com/history.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poutine

This great article from the New York Times.

Poutine is considered one of Canada's top 50 inventions. Read the article here.

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Episode Two: Poutine: Canada's Food 

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