Wake Up Winnipeg - Episode 99
Hosted Live/Produced/Recorded by: Andru Valpy & Natty Somers.
Air Date: 10/28/2011 6:00 PM on UMFM 101.5 FM
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Rebroadcast: 11/02/2011 on CJUM 101.5 UMFM - 6:30 AM
This week we promise you nothing but treats. There were no tricks pulled during the recording of this episode.
Just in case you missed it live, here's what we got up to on Wake Up Winnipeg Episode 99.
Winnipeg police have released a 41 year old Alberta man from their
custody yesterday evening after having arrested him on Tuesday night at
Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport.
The male suspect was arrested after what police describe as causing a disturbance on a Toronto bound Air Canada flight.
During
their investigation police revealed that the man appeared intoxicated
and refused direction from crew members. He also attempted to light a
cigarette while on board. When flight attendants attempt to intervene
the passengers aggressive and belligerent behaviour continued at which
time the cabin crew restrained the male to ensure the safety of everyone
on board.
The man is charged with numerous offenses including causing
disturbance, utter threat to cause death or bodily harm and interference
with crew member.
The suspect appeared in a Winnipeg court
yesterday and will again be remanded until November the 30th on several
federal and provincial charges. He has also been banned from all Air
Canada planes and any bars or pubs.
The City of Winnipeg plans on holding a round table discussion
about the 2012 capital budget on Tuesday and city officials are looking
for the public opinion on present and future infrastructure needs.
The
consultation will be held on November the 1st from 6-8 in room 2-f at
the convention centre. Members of the public are encouraged to
pre-register by e-mail at
budget@winnipeg.ca or by calling 986-4242. Registration is not mandatory, but appreciated.
Toronto Mayor Rob Ford was once again in the public
spotlight this week as
CBC's This Hour Has 22 Minutes ambushed the mayor
on Monday morning as he was exiting his Etobicoke home.
Ford immediately ran back into the home "fearing for his life" and dialed 911 to request police assistance.
In a report filed by
The CBC on Thursday afternoon, 911 dispatchers
have stated that the mayor became agitated while waiting for assistance
and lost his temper in a secondary phone call to the dispatchers.
On the second call Ford allegedly shouted
"Do you F'ing know? I'm Rob F'ing ford, the mayor of this city!"
The mayor has stated that he was frustrated and very upset that they
had accosted him in the driveway. He stated he hoped he could be
excused for saying the f-word and that he has never called anyone any
names.
Police were not publicly speaking out on the matter at time of Press.
Finally, following up with a story we previously reported on
Wake Up
Winnipeg, British Musician Paul Rodgers was officially sworn in as a
Canadian citizen last week and in a written statement has stated that he
is proud to be a Canuck.
On
Wake Up Winnipeg Episode 94 we had the opportunity to talk to Rodgers about living in Canada
"
At first we were commuting which was ridiculous really. I ended up staying here longer and longer till I said (to wife Cynthia) 'I think I live here don't i?' And she said 'Yeah, I think you do'. But I've been living here and I love it here. It's kind of very English but it's got much more space."
In a written statement released to
Wake Up Winnipeg, Rogers has said that
"While I'll always be an Englishman, Canada has given me so much for which I am grateful."
The public ceremony occurred in Surrey BC on Friday October the 21st.
This week we were joined by a talent local musician by the name of Greg Arcade who joined us by telephone to promote his upcoming show at
Pop Soda's Coffeehouse with Mark Sultan.
Though our listeners are no stranger to the sounds of Greg Arcade, this interview marked the first of many chats with Greg on
Wake Up Winnipeg.
In our interview with Greg shared his thoughts on his upcoming gig with Mark and described the sights and sounds of Winnipeg's newest cafe
Pop Sodas.
During the episode we featured two tracks from Greg Arcade and his band The Electrics including a brand new single entitled "
Too Young (To Fall In Love)" and his chart topping song called
Creature Of The Night (featuring Cherry Brandy).
We expect big things from Greg Arcade as he continues to grow, both as a solo artist and as a musician, and look forward to talking to him again soon.
Our fans should be happy to know that we hope to have
Greg Arcade & The Electrics as a featured guests in an upcoming
Aimless & Andy Session from UMFM Studios.
Be sure to download the podcast now on iTunes and stay tuned to UMFM 101.5 &
Wake Up Winnipeg for future opportunities with Greg Arcade.
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Until next week,
-Av
