The European reaction to Canada’s bid for stronger ties
Summary
Prime Minister Mark Carney addressed the European Parliament, accepting an offer of "associate membership" to forge a deeper alliance with the EU. The episode also honors the late Nigerian actor Olu Jacobs, discusses the permanent loss of a unique Arctic freshwater lake due to climate change, and features Linda Schultz reclaiming her world record for collecting salt and pepper packets. Additionally, the show covers a costume contest for farm birds in Saskatchewan and new details on a police corruption scandal in Toronto.
Topics discussed
Introduction to What on Earth podcast
Preview of upcoming segments
Preview of pool renovation and radio banter
Canada's EU associate membership and political implications
Tribute to Nollywood legend Olu Jacobs
Record-breaking salt and pepper packet collection
Olympic pool in Charlottetown found too short
Disappearance of the last Canadian epishelf lake
Chicken costume contest at a Saskatchewan fair
New details in Toronto police corruption investigation
Feature interview: Once Upon a Time in Harlem documentary
Song inspired by a frustrated Saskatchewan voicemail
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