LIVE & ON DEMAND
with host, ROBERT KIRWAN

BROADCAST LIVE FROM THE STUDIOS AT 
LAURENTIAN UNIVERSITY
MONDAYS FROM 1:00 TO 3:00 P.M.

THE LEARNING CLINIC RADIO SHOW is a weekly live talk radio show with a focus on education, training and career development. The host and producer of the show, Robert Kirwan, interviews special guests from the community who have been successful in their respective careers. They will be sharing information about their particular business, profession or institution and will be providing some excellent advice to young people who are interested in following a similar career path. Kirwan and his guests will also be providing listeners with important information about trends and developments in the fields of education, training and career development. Since the program began in January 2008, over 200 people from all walks of life have appeared in the studio as special guests. 

VIDEO INTRODUCTION TO  THE RADIO SHOW

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RADIO SHOWS ON DEMAND Click on any of the titles and you will be able to listen to the full radio show that was broadcast from the studios of CKLU on The Learning Clinic Radio Show hosted by Robert Kirwan.    EDUCATION The Sudbury District Secondary Schools Athletic Association with Dave Makela The Specialist High Skills Major Program with Leo Leclair The Benefits of a College Diploma with Mickey Teed Live in For Literacy with Hannah Thompson and Sarah Williams The Challenges of Raising A Child With Autism or Asperger Syndrome The Role of Campus Publications In Promoting A Strong and Vibrant School Community Lock & Keynote Productions Summer Theatre Camp Program In Northern Ontario The Challenges of Raising a Child With Special Needs  The Feelings and Emotions Experienced by Parents of a Special Needs Child Education Issues and Strategies for Parents and Teachers with Jean Hanson    SPORTS Jim McLoughlin, Founder of the Valley East Renegades Athletic Association NOHA Hockey Summit - Chapter One Gus Lescault, President of the Nickel City Hockey Association Joe McColeman of the Nickel District Minor Hockey League Robert Mazzuca of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League   CAREER DEVELOPMENT The Role of a Public Health Inspector The Role of an Infection Control Nurse The Role of a Public Health Nutritionist and Dietician Strategies for Success For Entrepreneurs Today with Karen Hastie Strategies for Successfully Starting Your Own Business with Allan Knott Management Issues & Challenges Facing The Mining Industry Today with Gilles Lebeau The Rewards and Challenges of Pursuing a Career in the Performing Arts Fundamental Principles of Financial Literacy with Ruby Lougheed-Yawney Young Leaders On Board Program The Theatre Arts Program At Thornloe University Prepares Students For Life Itself    GENERAL INTEREST The Scope of Sports In The City of Greater Sudbury with Randy Pascal The Life and Music of Kori Rowe  The "Renaissance Woman" Terra Hazelton The Rainbow Routes Association with Debbie McIntosh Sudbury Crime Stoppers Working Towards Reducing Social Inequalities in Health The Challenges and Rewards of Organizing Community Fundraising Events Improving Health The Natural Way Will Lead To Positive Learning Outcomes For Children     POLITICS The Impact of the Provincial Election on Post-Secondary School Students Parents Appeal To Keep Long Lake Public School From Closing PART ONE Parents Appeal to Keep Long Lake Public School From Closing PART TWO The Nickel Belt Green Party In The Federal Election with Christine Guillot-Proulx and Fred Twilley PART ONE The Nickel Belt Green Party In The Federal Election with Christine Guillot-Proulx and Fred Twilley PART TWO The Nickel Belt Liberal Party In The Federal Election with Grace Hartman and Joe Cormier  The Nickel Belt NDP Party In The Federal Election with Glenn Thibeault and Claude Gravel     REFLECTIONS BY ROBERT KIRWAN Life's Challenges Give You The Strength to Achieve Your Goals Living A Life That Matters Is All About Being Nice Giving Up The Good Now For A Better Future Reading Is The Key To Success For Young Children Are You An Egg; A Carrot; or a Coffee Bean One of the Most Important Responsibilities of Family Managers Go With The Flow Look Beyond The Silver Lining Look To Your Weaknesses To Discover Your Strengths Make the Most Of Your True Talents And Keep Your Dreams Alive The Secret of Success May Be As Close As Your Last Failure The Golden Windows This Is The Only House You Will Ever Really Live In - Build It Right The First Time Why Elephants Don't Run and Eagles Don't Fly You Can Never Recall A Word Once Spoken Life is Not Fair - Get Used To It The Curse of Knowledge The Starfish Thrower There Is No Such Thing As An Educated Person The Dark Candle Experience Means Knowing Where To Look And What to Do Small Things Make a Big Difference There is a Difference Between Deciding and Taking Action Respect is Caught        VIDEOS SHOWS ON DEMAND The following are a series of video shows that were either done with special guests or that were done during live talk radio shows.   SPORT VIDEO INTERVIEWS Mike Ladouceur, Executive Director of Sportlink Sudbury; Andrew Brunette, N.H.L. hockey professional, Chicago Blackhawks; Jim McLoughlin, Founder of the Valley East Renegades Athletic Association Sam Yawney, CPGA Club Pro and owner of four golf courses in Greater Sudbury Vince Palladino, former professional golfer and provincial champion Richard and Cathy Langlois of the Valley East Soccer Club Valley East Ringette Association NOHA Hockey Summit - Chapter One Gus Lescault, President of the Nickel City Hockey Association Joe McColeman of the Nickel District Minor Hockey League Robert Mazzuca of the Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League    EDUCATION VIDEOS Internet Access by Parents To High School Marks Will Improve Communication Specialty Schools Will Continue To Provide Motivation for High School Students Searching For Meaningful Education Experiences Single Gender Classes For Students From Grades 7 to 10 Will Allow For Maximum Academic Development Starting Classes Later in the Morning Makes Sense for Many High School Students Lack of Essential Skills Among Entry Level Workers Is A Huge Problem The Impact of the Baby Boom Generation on Workforce Shortages Children With Special Needs: Interview with Julie Maclean Part One Children With Special Needs: Interview with Julie Maclean Part Two Children With Special Needs: Interview with Julie Maclean Part Three Children With Special Needs: Interview with Julie Maclean Part Four Children With Special Needs: Interview with Julie Maclean Part Five The Teddy Stoddard Story
FOR INFORMATION ABOUT PREVIOUS GUESTS
For Guests Appearing on Shows Prior to September 2009 CLICK HERE	For Guests Appearing on Shows From Sept 2009 to April 2010 CLICK HERE

DATE

Lesley Andrade & Katherine Knight: Public Health Dieticians
Topic: The role of a public health dietician 

Family Day in Ontario - Public Holiday

SGA Election Nomination Show

Open Show

Mickey Teed: Liaison Officer with Cambrian College
The Benefits of a Community College Post-Secondary School Path

SGA Election Show
Meet the Candidates for Election

Leo Leclair
Specialist High Skills Major Program Coordinator
Rainbow District School Board

Repeat of Specialist High Skills Major Program

SPECIAL FEDERAL ELECTION SERIES

Meet the Green Party Candidates:
Christine Guillot-Proulx (Nickel Belt)
Fred Twilley (Sudbury)

Meet the Liberal Candidates
Joe Cormier (Nickel Belt)
Carol Hartman (Sudbury)

Meet the NDP Candidates
Claude Gravelle (Nickel Belt)
Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury Riding)

PART ONE
John Hamalainen, Chair of School Council at Long Lake Public School
Carol Woodliffe, Member of Accommodation Review Committee for Long Lake Public School
Ernie Checkeris, Former Trustee of the Rainbow District School Board for a Provincial record of 55 years from 1945 to 2000.
John, Carol and Ernie will discussed the Accommodation Review Process that resulted in the closure of Long Lake and Wanup Public Schools and explained why parents have appealed the decision to the Rainbow District School Board
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PART TWO
John Hamalainen, Chair of School Council at Long Lake Public School
Carol Woodliffe, Member of Accommodation Review Committee for Long Lake Public School
Ernie Checkeris, Former Trustee of the Rainbow District School Board for a Provincial record of 55 years from 1945 to 2000.
John, Carol and Ernie will discussed the report from the Independent Facilitator appointed by the Ministry of Education to review the Accommodation Review Process that resulted in the closure of Long Lake and Wanup Public Schools and explained why parents have appealed the decision to the Rainbow District School Board
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There will be no show because of the Victoria Day Holiday

Sudbury Rainbow Crime Stoppers
Cst. Bert Lapalme; Greater Sudbury Police Service Crime Stoppers Co-ordinator
Cst. Denis Grimard; RCMP Crime Stoppers Liaison
Chris Derro; Crime Stoppers Director

Rainbow Routes Association
Debbie McIntosh, Executive Director of Rainbow Routes Association

SUMMER BREAK

NOHA Summit - Chapter One
Derek Erickson; Chair of Organizing Committee for the NOHA Summit
Jim McLoughlin; Board Member of the Valley East Minor Hockey Association
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Nickel City Minor Hockey Association
Gus Lescault, President of the newly formed Nickel City Minor Hockey Association was in the studio explaining the structure of the new league. 
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Nickel District Minor Hockey League
Joe McColeman, President of the NDMHL was the special guest discussing the structure of the league and what we can expect locally for the 2011-2012 hockey season.
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Northern Ontario Junior Hockey League
Robert Mazzuca, Commissioner of the NOJHL was on the show providing listeners with an overview of the league and discussing the new Concussion Safety Program that has been initiated for the 2011-2012 season.
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Sudbury District Secondary Schools Athletic Association
Dave Makela, Coordinator of the SDSSAA will be on the show to discuss the scope of the inter-school sports and athletics program in local high schools.
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PSAC Sudbury Regional Office
Nicole Beaulieu, will be on the show with several other guests discussing the importance of the Provincial Election to post-secondary school students.
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Sudbury Sports 
Randy Pascal, publisher of www.sudburysports.com will be the special guest discussing the wide variety of sports that are available to local residents.
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No scheduled show due to Thanksgiving Holiday

Kori Rowe
Kori Rowe is a singer/songwriter from Elliott Lake
Web Site: www.korirowe.com 
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Celine Boudreau-Lariviere, Ph. D.
Associate Professeur & Kinesiology Program Co-ordinator
School of Human Kinetics, Laurentian University
Celine will be discussing health and wellness issues surrounding athlete safety and brain trauma, with a focus on concussions.
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No scheduled show due to Halloween

November 7, 2011

Terra Hazelton
Terra Hazelton is a Canadian singer, Genie nominated actress, and radio personality who grew up in Calgary and is now a staple on the Toronto Jazz Scene.
Her web site is www.terrahazelton.com 
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Jan. 2008 to Sept. 2009

Oct. 2009 to April 2010

May 2010 to June 2011

PDF Version Are You An Egg; A Carrot; or a Coffee Bean? AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version One of the Most Important Responsibilities of Family Managers AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version Go With The Flow AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version Look Beyond The Silver Lining AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version Look To Your Weaknesses To Discover Your Strengths AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version Make the Most Of Your True Talents And Keep Your Dreams Alive AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version The Secret of Success May Be As Close As Your Last Failure AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version The Golden Windows   AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version This Is The Only House You Will Ever Really Live In - Build It Right The First Time AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version Why Elephants Don't Run and Eagles Don't Fly AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version You Can Never Recall A Word Once Spoken AUDIO VERSION

PDF Version  Blue Ocean Strategy   VIDEO VERSION

During The Learning Clinic Radio Show which was broadcast on June 28, 2010, Kirwan addressed four of the trends he feels has the greatest potential for continuing in the future. As a special innovative feature, Kirwan has produced videos of those discussions and we are pleased to present them below for your viewing and listening pleasure. Just click on the photo to the "right" of the title to view the video which is approximately 5 minutes or less in length or click on the book to open a PDF written version that you can download and save on your own computer.

INTERNET ACCESS BY PARENTS TO HIGH SCHOOL MARKS WILL IMPROVE COMMUNICATION WITH THEIR CHILDREN

SPECIALTY SCHOOLS WILL CONTINUE TO PROVIDE MOTIVATION FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS SEARCHING FOR MEANINGFUL EDUCATION EXPERIENCES

SINGLE GENDER CLASSES FOR STUDENTS FROM GRADES 7 TO 10 WILL ALLOW FOR MAXIMUM ACADEMIC DEVELOPMENT

STARTING CLASSES LATER IN THE MORNING MAKES SENSE FOR MANY HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS