Simple Health Remedies in Prison

Aired May 10, 2017
Posted to the Internet Archive

Tonight we bring you an interview with M, a holistic health counsellor based in Vancouver about simple health remedies using ingredients widely available through prison kitchens, canteens and gardens. Responses to our call for information formed the basis of our program today, so thank you! Special shout-out goes to Chester Abbotsbury for this very thoughtful response to our call-out.

News: Correctional Investigator releases scathing report on Matthew Hines death – Evolve Our Prison Farms group enters the debate – David Gagnier death at Bath Institution – Altercation at Collins Bay Max results in several injuries

Music:

Ziggy Marley – Herbs and Spices
Simon and Garfunkel – Scarborough Fair/Canticle

May Day 2017 Special Broadcast

Aired May 1, 2017
Posted to the Internet Archive

This year, CFRC 101.9FM held a special broadcast live from May Day celebrations in Kingston, on May 1st from 4-6pm (despite terrible weather!). As the whole CPR crew was involved in producing this broadcast, we have uploaded the broadcast here for your listening pleasure.

1:10 Speech from 2016 May Day event in Kingston
9:25 Interview with Doug Nesbitt, editor of Rank and File
48:00 May Day at Kingston Penitentiary, 1933
59:23 Interview with participant at anti-racist rally (March 4, 2017)
1:05:55 Reports from May Day around the world
1:21:54 The Incomplete, True, Authentic and Wonderful History of May Day
1:40:40 Live broadcast from Skeleton Park