Canada in 2005 looked familiar in ways that are hard to ignore: a minority government, a floor crossing, and a prime minister under real pressure.

George W. Bush was in the White House with a war on. Harry Potter was everywhere, including in the hands of people who bought it weeks too early from a store that almost certainly regretted the decision. And the internet? Blazing fast, until you compare it to what exists now.

The Mazda 3. The Mars Rovers. Museums getting texts from people passionate about tanks and Lancaster bombers. 2005 had a lot going on.

Topics: Canada in 2005, Belinda Stronach, Harry Potter book leak, broadband internet, Throwback Thursday

Originally aired on 2026-05-07

Canada in 2005 looked familiar in ways that are hard to ignore: a minority government, a floor crossing, and a prime minister under real pressure.
George W. Bush was in the White House with a war on. Harry Potter was everywhere, including in the hands of people who bought it weeks too early from a store that almost certainly regretted the decision. And the internet? Blazing fast, until you compare it to what exists now.
The Mazda 3. The Mars Rovers. Museums getting texts from people passionate about tanks and Lancaster bombers. 2005 had a lot going on.
Topics: Canada in 2005, Belinda Stronach, Harry Potter book leak, broadband internet, Throwback Thursday
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-07

Shane Hewitt & The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world—always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.

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’s signature style—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.

Shane Hewitt &amp; The Nightshift is your late-night companion for real talk, bold ideas, and unfiltered conversations that matter. Hosted by Canadian radio veteran Shane Hewitt, each episode dives into the headlines, human stories, and hidden truths shaping our world&mdash;always with curiosity, compassion, and a sharp edge.
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.

Shane Hewitt and The Nightshift

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.

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.

Throwback Thursday 2005: Paul Martin, a Harry Potter Leak, and Internet That Felt Fast

The Canada War Museum marks 20 years in its purpose-built home this week, and if you haven't walked through the hall with the jet and the tanks, it's time to change that.

From a working Lancaster bomber in Hamilton to an entire museum dedicated to gophers in Torrington, Alberta, the country is packed with places that make history feel like something you're standing inside.

The Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, the Royal Tyrrell's dinosaur fossils in the badlands, the Royal BC Museum's 1920s street recreation. This is the list.

Topics: Canada War Museum, Canadian museums, Royal Tyrrell Museum, museum tourism, Canadian history

Originally aired on 2026-05-07

The Canada War Museum marks 20 years in its purpose-built home this week, and if you haven't walked through the hall with the jet and the tanks, it's time to change that.
From a working Lancaster bomber in Hamilton to an entire museum dedicated to gophers in Torrington, Alberta, the country is packed with places that make history feel like something you're standing inside.
The Canadian Museum of Human Rights in Winnipeg, the Royal Tyrrell's dinosaur fossils in the badlands, the Royal BC Museum's 1920s street recreation. This is the list.
Topics: Canada War Museum, Canadian museums, Royal Tyrrell Museum, museum tourism, Canadian history
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-07

SHIFTHEADS - WarMuseum.ca: Twenty Years, One Museum, and a Cross-Country List Worth Making

Meal planning does not require a full day. Alyssa B says 10 minutes of planning at the start of the week, knowing what you are making and who is eating, is enough to change how you eat from Monday to Friday.

The alternative is what most people already know: it is 5:30, dinner is at 6:30, nothing is prepped, and the easiest thing in reach wins. Alyssa B says that easiest thing is almost always ultra-processed. The solution is not perfection but preparation, which means keeping the right things on hand and buying them when the price is right.

On budget, she makes two points worth knowing. Frozen vegetables are just as nutritionally dense as fresh and sometimes more so. And when meat prices are high, cutting portions and filling the plate with legumes, rice, and vegetables still hits every macro without hitting the same price point.

Topics: meal planning, budget grocery shopping, frozen vegetables nutrition, pantry staples, healthy eating Canada

GUEST: Alyssa B | nourished.ca

Originally aired on 2026-05-07

Meal planning does not require a full day. Alyssa B says 10 minutes of planning at the start of the week, knowing what you are making and who is eating, is enough to change how you eat from Monday to Friday.
The alternative is what most people already know: it is 5:30, dinner is at 6:30, nothing is prepped, and the easiest thing in reach wins. Alyssa B says that easiest thing is almost always ultra-processed. The solution is not perfection but preparation, which means keeping the right things on hand and buying them when the price is right.
On budget, she makes two points worth knowing. Frozen vegetables are just as nutritionally dense as fresh and sometimes more so. And when meat prices are high, cutting portions and filling the plate with legumes, rice, and vegetables still hits every macro without hitting the same price point.
Topics: meal planning, budget grocery shopping, frozen vegetables nutrition, pantry staples, healthy eating Canada
GUEST: Alyssa B |<a href="http://nourished.ca"> nourished.ca</a>
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-07

NEW - Ten Minutes on Sunday: Alyssa B on Meal Planning, Budget Shopping, and the Frozen Aisle

Restaurant closures in Canada are happening faster than forecast. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois projected a drop from 89,000 to 85,000 restaurants in 2026 and says the numbers coming from the sector confirm it is already underway.

The shift is driven by price sensitivity. A burger and fries at a quick service restaurant now runs around $20. The average household used to put 40 percent of its food budget toward restaurants. That number is now 36 percent. People are not stopping eating out, but they are stretching the dollar further and skipping the expensive wine and entrees when they do go.

The regional split is sharp. Alberta food service sales are up 13.7 percent year over year. Ontario is down 0.5 percent. Quebec is down 0.4 percent. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois calls these two different worlds in the same country. He also showed up at a restaurant with a physical coupon and was told the promotion ended the previous day.

Topics: restaurant closures Canada, food service Canada, QSR prices, Alberta Ontario food service gap, restaurant loyalty programs

GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois | @‌foodprofessor

Originally aired on 2026-05-07

Restaurant closures in Canada are happening faster than forecast. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois projected a drop from 89,000 to 85,000 restaurants in 2026 and says the numbers coming from the sector confirm it is already underway.
The shift is driven by price sensitivity. A burger and fries at a quick service restaurant now runs around $20. The average household used to put 40 percent of its food budget toward restaurants. That number is now 36 percent. People are not stopping eating out, but they are stretching the dollar further and skipping the expensive wine and entrees when they do go.
The regional split is sharp. Alberta food service sales are up 13.7 percent year over year. Ontario is down 0.5 percent. Quebec is down 0.4 percent. Dr. Sylvain Charlebois calls these two different worlds in the same country. He also showed up at a restaurant with a physical coupon and was told the promotion ended the previous day.
Topics: restaurant closures Canada, food service Canada, QSR prices, Alberta Ontario food service gap, restaurant loyalty programs
GUEST: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois | @&zwnj;foodprofessor
Originally aired on&nbsp;2026-05-07

Throwback Thursday 2005: Paul Martin, a Harry Potter Leak, and Internet That Felt Fast

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