Mikes Pereira and Clark sit down with local communicator and avid movie-not-watcher Charlotte Prong and see if she is able to guess what a movie is about from the title alone. In this episode, Charlotte guesses Thunderpants.

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How much does it cost to own a pet? Join Doug and special guest Maureen Parent as they break down the expenses, from breeder fees to food, vet bills, travel, dental, training, and more! Maureen offers valuable tips for managing your pet's expenses while avoiding debt.

Time Stamps:

00:00 Introduction

02:05 What are the upfront costs of owning a pet?

06:11 The regular costs of owning a pet

16:55 The unexpected costs of owning a pet

20:33 How much does it cost to board your pet?

21:55 Practical advice for owning a pet

24:04 Pet Insurance

25:42 Smaller pets vs. large pets

27:30 Can rescue pets save you money?

27:55 Toy and treat tips to save you money

29:59 Conclusion

Related Links:

The Cost of Dog Parenthood in 2024 - www.rover.com/ca/blog/cost-of-dog-parenthood/

Click here to see the image called "From Roots to Home" that we discuss in this episode.

More about our episode co-hosts:

Erin Dej is an associate professor in the Department of Criminology at Wilfrid Laurier University. Erin is a critical criminologist who has been researching homelessness for 15 years. Erin received a PhD from the Department of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and an MA in Legal Studies from Carleton University. Before joining Laurier, Erin held a SSHRC funded postdoctoral fellowship with the Canadian Observatory on Homelessness, York University.

Jason Webb is the Senior Policy Researcher at the BC First Nations Justice Council. He's developing a pre-arrest diversion program for Indigenous peoples experiencing homelessness in Prince George, BC. Jason earned a PhD from York University and held a Post-Doctoral Fellowship at Wilfrid Laurier University. Jason brings a wealth of knowledge and experience on topics ranging from criminalization, homelessness, and citizenship. With his extensive background in qualitative research, Jason contributes unique insights from a critical sociological lens to the policy domain.
 

A thank you to our advisory group members who lead the storytelling in this episode:

Barb McPhee: Lived experience expert for over 50 years providing communities, families and individuals facing challenges in their lives with supports  and direction.  Focusing on the poverty pillars of housing, food and health insecurities using care and kindness.

Deborah Hill: is a mom of four. She is a survivor of substance use, domestic violence, and homelessness.  Deborah is an Indigenous who has returned to school and received a diploma and an undergraduate degree in Community Services.  She is determined to advocate for the vulnerable population experiencing mental health and substance use.

Simon Lazanja: Was a former football player at high level. Built a tool and die company from nothing. Recovering alcoholic.

This episode was produced by Avery Moore Kloss from Folktale Studio. 

It was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. 

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Nicholas Blomley is a Professor of Geography at Simon Fraser University, and a researcher in a cross-Canada research project on homeless people’s belongings. 

Connie Long is an advocate for vulnerable communities with lived experience who organizes in Chilliwack and Abbotsford. She has experience with addiction and is passionate about what she does.

Claire Shapton recently completed an MA in Geography at Simon Fraser University, and worked closely with Drug War Survivors, an peer centred organization in Abbotsford. 
 

Chapters

(00:11) Loss of Personal Belongings in Homelessness

(10:17) Trauma of Losing Home and Belongings

(19:29) Effects of Trauma and Loss

(27:59) Dehumanization and Dispossession of Belongings

(38:50) Addressing Homelessness and Belongings Advocacy

(51:36) Importance of Addressing Property Loss

Resources:

"Homeless people deserve a right to belongings" by Nicholas Blomley and Connie Long

This episode was produced by Avery Moore Kloss from Folktale Studio. 

It was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. 

More information on the Centre for Research on Security Practices at crsp.online. 

Executive Producers for this episode are:

Dr. Jessica Braimoh is a clinical sociologist and an assistant professor in the Social Science Department (Criminology) at York University. Her research is focused on the ways social institutions  and systems respond to experiences of marginality. She studies the link between criminalization, racialization and class among other systems of domination. She is interested in the ways social institutions are coordinated in their response to marginality.  

Dr. Marcus Sibley is an assistant professor in the Department of Criminology at Saint Mary’s University in Halifax. His research critically examines intersecting forms of policing and surveillance in the context of homelessness, sex work and human trafficking, and gender-based violence. 
 

Guests for this episode include: 

Dr. Carrie Anne Marshall is an assistant professor at Western University in the School of Occupational Therapy. Her research focuses on the intersection between poverty and mental wellbeing. The majority of her research focuses on homelessness and the transition between unhoused to housed. 

Brian Hart is a retired parish priest. In 2006, he bought a property on Big Island in Prince Edward County that is now known as Kate's Rest. He's been living on the property with his friends for 17 years. Kate's Rest is owned and operated by the Kate's Rest Foundation and those who call the property home, which also hosts a 50,000 square foot aquaponics farm. Kate's Rest provides permanent housing and support for people who were homeless or at risk of homelessness.

This episode was produced by Avery Moore Kloss from Folktale Studio. 

It was funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. 

More information on the Centre for Research on Security Practices at crsp.online. 

Iona is an equity, diversity and inclusion consultant and professor. After experiencing domestic violence in a past relationship, Iona recognized a gap in messaging and support around domestic violence in marginalized communities. In this episode, we talk to Iona about the unique struggles that are faced by marginalized communities who experience domestic violence, the importance of intersectionality in talking about complex social issues and how visibility can support those who are worried about sharing their story.

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This episode is an extension of the cosmetic formulation myth busting fireside chat with Gabriella Baki PhD that happened at the Skincare E-Summit in December! 20 minutes just wasn't enough! 

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The Mikes sit down for casual chat between themselves and the fern in the corner. We start off reminiscing about childhood favourites, which leads to cartoons of the 80s, which leads to Clark's fourth favourite topic of conversation, physical media and why it's important to own stuff you love.

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