Declining number of music teachers in Ontario, extended hours on Rideau Canal on Talk to the hand
Posted Jun 25, 2014 09:10:10 AM.
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OTTAWA – The declining number of music teachers in Ontario’s elementary schools, extended operating hours for the Rideau Canal, concerns over Canada’s new anti-spam law and summer camping tips from Scouts Canada are some of the topics being discussed on Talk to the Hand.
Wednesday’s show rundown:
-Shaun Elder of the Royal Conservatory of Music talks to Ed about their new study into how art and music improves learning among First Nation’s children.
-Annie Kidder of People for Education talks to Ed about their report which shows a declining number of music teachers in Ontario.
-Merrickville-Wolford Mayor Doug Struthers talks to Ed about the extended operating hours for the Rideau Canal which will give more access to tourists.
-Mark Vonesch, Director of Reel Youth, and Denis Daoust, Revera Regional Director of Operations for Ottawa West, talk to Ed about the Age is More film project.
-Dan Kelly of the Canadian Federation of Independent Business talks to Ed about concerns over the new anti-spam law.
-Ian Wilenius of Scouts Canada talks to Ed about the best camping tips for this summer.
The talk show is normally hosted by veteran broadcaster Ed Hand Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
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