Canadian community does not always look the way you expect it to. Sometimes it is 21 men eating eggs at seven in the morning on garbage day, no agenda, no minutes, just life.

The group has been running for 17 years in a village where strangers stop to introduce themselves on the street. The newest member sat down this week for the first time and walked away wondering if he should have found a table like this a long time ago.

National Post data puts Canadian life satisfaction at 46.1% nationally in Q2 2025. Quebec leads at 57%. Alberta sits lowest at 38.1%. The gap between the top and the bottom of the country is not small.

Topics: Canadian community, small town life, life satisfaction Canada 2025, Merrickville Ontario, belonging

Originally aired on 2026-05-13

Canadian community does not always look the way you expect it to. Sometimes it is 21 men eating eggs at seven in the morning on garbage day, no agenda, no minutes, just life.
The group has been running for 17 years in a village where strangers stop to introduce themselves on the street. The newest member sat down this week for the first time and walked away wondering if he should have found a table like this a long time ago.
National Post data puts Canadian life satisfaction at 46.1% nationally in Q2 2025. Quebec leads at 57%. Alberta sits lowest at 38.1%. The gap between the top and the bottom of the country is not small.
Topics: Canadian community, small town life, life satisfaction Canada 2025, Merrickville Ontario, belonging
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-13

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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.
If you crave meaningful dialogue, smart perspectives, and late-night radio energy in podcast form, subscribe now and join The Nightshift.

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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.