Dolly Parton dies at eighty on the one day of the week built around good news only, and the question hangs over everything that follows. There's no script for that, so the hour has to find one live.

Two small moments carry the weight instead of dodging it. A reply to Ryan from a musician on TikTok catches someone completely off guard, and a walk through a village turns up something left behind that changes the rest of the day.

Neither one erases the headline. Both still count. Anyone with their own Dolly Parton memory, or a small win worth sharing, still has a spot in the hour.

Topics: Dolly Parton, Good News Tuesday, live radio, TikTok reply, village discovery

Originally aired on 2026-08-25

Dolly Parton dies at eighty on the one day of the week built around good news only, and the question hangs over everything that follows. There's no script for that, so the hour has to find one live.
Two small moments carry the weight instead of dodging it. A reply to Ryan from a musician on TikTok catches someone completely off guard, and a walk through a village turns up something left behind that changes the rest of the day.
Neither one erases the headline. Both still count. Anyone with their own Dolly Parton memory, or a small win worth sharing, still has a spot in the hour.
Topics: Dolly Parton, Good News Tuesday, live radio, TikTok reply, village discovery
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-25

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From politics and pop culture to mental health, technology, and everyday life, this podcast is where night owls, deep thinkers, and curious minds come to connect. Featuring expert guests, passionate callers, and Shane&rsquo;s signature style&mdash;thoughtful, fearless, and refreshingly real.
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Shane Hewitt is known for his engaging and relatable on-air personality, which captivates listeners. His ability to blend insightful commentary with humour and empathy creates a genuine connection with listeners.  Shane Hewitt and the Night Shift provides relatable content, informative discussions and expert insights – along with a balance of anecdotes and entertainment.

How Do You Do Good News Tuesday The Day Dolly Parton Dies?

Dogs with jobs is more than an internet joke on this Good News Tuesday. Somewhere between viral doggo videos and a dog famous purely for looking a bit odd, there's a working breed doing something boaters across the country actually need done, and it has nothing to do with tricks.

An orphan polar bear cub is on its way to Winnipeg, rescued from the north and given a second chance most cubs in that situation never get. The story sits somewhere between adorable and a reminder of just how dangerous the species really is.

Down south, a stolen farm stand becomes the reason a whole community shows up. What gets built to replace it says more about the neighbourhood than the theft ever could.

Topics: Good News Tuesday, dogs with jobs, polar bear cub, farm stand, invasive species

Originally aired on 2026-08-25

Dogs with jobs is more than an internet joke on this Good News Tuesday. Somewhere between viral doggo videos and a dog famous purely for looking a bit odd, there's a working breed doing something boaters across the country actually need done, and it has nothing to do with tricks.
An orphan polar bear cub is on its way to Winnipeg, rescued from the north and given a second chance most cubs in that situation never get. The story sits somewhere between adorable and a reminder of just how dangerous the species really is.
Down south, a stolen farm stand becomes the reason a whole community shows up. What gets built to replace it says more about the neighbourhood than the theft ever could.
Topics: Good News Tuesday, dogs with jobs, polar bear cub, farm stand, invasive species
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-25

NEW - Good News: These Dogs Have Real Jobs. Cute Isn't One Of Them

Dolly Parton has died at 80, and Pure Country host Shannon Ella shares what she learned about the singer's final months, including how caring for her late husband Carl Dean may have delayed her own health care. It is a detail that reframes the timeline leading up to this loss.

Shannon also traces Dolly's direct influence on the generation of women who followed her, including a conversation she had with Shania Twain just weeks ago, and the meaning behind a Lainey Wilson song built entirely around one question, what would Dolly do.

Dolly Parton nearly turned down her own Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction because she felt she had not earned it. Shannon explains what Dolly did next to prove herself wrong, a story that says as much about her character as her catalogue.

Topics: Dolly Parton dies, Dolly Parton legacy, country music icon, Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson

GUEST: Shannon Ella | https://www.purecountry.ca/central-ontario/shows/shannon-ella/

Originally aired on 2026-08-25

Dolly Parton has died at 80, and Pure Country host Shannon Ella shares what she learned about the singer's final months, including how caring for her late husband Carl Dean may have delayed her own health care. It is a detail that reframes the timeline leading up to this loss.
Shannon also traces Dolly's direct influence on the generation of women who followed her, including a conversation she had with Shania Twain just weeks ago, and the meaning behind a Lainey Wilson song built entirely around one question, what would Dolly do.
Dolly Parton nearly turned down her own Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction because she felt she had not earned it. Shannon explains what Dolly did next to prove herself wrong, a story that says as much about her character as her catalogue.
Topics: Dolly Parton dies, Dolly Parton legacy, country music icon, Shania Twain, Lainey Wilson
GUEST: Shannon Ella |<a href="https://www.purecountry.ca/central-ontario/shows/shannon-ella/"> https://www.purecountry.ca/central-ontario/shows/shannon-ella/</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-25

SHIFTHEADS: Dolly Parton’s Passes at 80: What Would Dolly Do?

Body cameras have been standard in parts of the Canada for years, and former Toronto homicide detective Mark Mendelson is stunned to learn one major Canadian city is only rolling them out now. He explains why the footage has already started clearing officers of complaints in court, a shift most Canadians have not caught up to yet.

Mark also breaks down why Alberta and BC are both moving toward provincial police forces, a change he says comes down to service quality as much as cost, and why some provinces likely will not follow.

The conversation turns to something Mark heard directly from people living on the street during his years in homicide, the real reason many choose stairwells and transit systems over a shelter bed. It is not the answer most people would guess, and it reframes who is actually responsible for fixing it.

Topics: policing in Canada, body cameras, provincial police, homelessness, mental health

GUEST: Mark Mendelson | @‌mendelsonmark

Originally aired on 2026-08-25

Body cameras have been standard in parts of the Canada for years, and former Toronto homicide detective Mark Mendelson is stunned to learn one major Canadian city is only rolling them out now. He explains why the footage has already started clearing officers of complaints in court, a shift most Canadians have not caught up to yet.
Mark also breaks down why Alberta and BC are both moving toward provincial police forces, a change he says comes down to service quality as much as cost, and why some provinces likely will not follow.
The conversation turns to something Mark heard directly from people living on the street during his years in homicide, the real reason many choose stairwells and transit systems over a shelter bed. It is not the answer most people would guess, and it reframes who is actually responsible for fixing it.
Topics: policing in Canada, body cameras, provincial police, homelessness, mental health
GUEST: Mark Mendelson | @&zwnj;mendelsonmark
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-08-25

How Do You Do Good News Tuesday The Day Dolly Parton Dies?

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