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It is back! The YkOnline Podcast (YKOP) is in full force again discussing local issues from around town. Joining me this week is Nancy Zimmerman, a co-author here on YkOnline and Paul LeBlanc, a business owner from Vancouver.

In this Episode:

• Nancy and Paul take on the topic of the Proroguing of Parliament. They talk about how it affects not only Yellowknife but Canada as a whole.
• If politics isn’t your thing skip ahead to 22:45 where we bring it back to around town. We discuss the opening of Nico’s Market and how we think it will make out in Yellowknife.
• Within the conversation about Nico’s Market we talk about the affect the ferry and ice road brings to Yellowknife.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on any of these topics.

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Unfortunately we were not able to start with the new format of Podcast this week. Instead I thought I would record a little something for you.

I am once again talking about some past headlines here on YkOnline and this weekends events.

Take a listen and tell me what you think. Hopefully we will be switching to the new format. Just a heads up that I am currently working on a couple new features here on YkOnline, like a refreshed theme and more video. Stay tuned.

I have to decided to make some changes to the way we do the YkOnline Podcast. It will no longer be a weekly podcast, but now a monthly one. There will now be at least 2 people on each show to keep the discussion flowing.

To hear all the details please take a listen this short episode.

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Also make sure you check out this weekends events.

This week I’m talking about last weekends fun filled events, and events to come.

I also talk about a recent post, Ban Cell Phones while Driving, and would love to hear your feedback. Leave me a comment.

Just take a listen and let me know what you think. If your interested in joining me on the show definitely contact me!

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In this weeks episode of the YkOnline we talk about the Earthquake/blasting mishap, several events happening. Including the St Pat’s High School Drama Production and the many craft sales happening.

Leave all you feedback below in the comment or contact me through the contact page. We’re always looking for guest to come on the show and share their opinions.

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In this weeks episode I do a recap of the past couple weeks events and a bit of news. The two big things are the Torch Replay that just past through Yellowknife and the launch of Bells new network and the iPhone.

There are many events coming up before Christmas, including craft sales, drama productions and more.

Take a listen and leave your feedback below.

Talk to you next week.

The first day of the iPhone sales is over so I thought I would give you all a little feedback on my thoughts of the new phone.

For those who went out and got a new iPhone, you’ll know that the phone didn’t start working right away. The iPhone and new network launched at the same time and nation wide therefore the network became clogged and it took phones several hours to fully activate. But all seems well now. From what I have heard the phones would connect themselves to the network when the network recognized them, but there was at least one report of a phone being able to phone but not use any data. If you are experiencing any problems with the phone or data the best thing to do is restart the device and sync it with iTunes before calling Bell.

Moving on to the sales of the iPhone. Both the NWTel Retail store and Roy’s Audiotronic had the iPhone for sale Wednesday, but only Roy’s had the 32gb iPhone. I dealt mainly with Roy’s as they are in the same mall as I work. I have to tip my hat to the staff working that day. The thing with the iPhone is it is not like any other phone and the plans are all new, so the staff had to learn on the go. The phone did not arrive until the night before therefore there was no way for them to learn before hand. So thanks everyone, I hope you know your work is appreciated.

If you haven’t gone and gotten an iPhone yet but want to, here is some information you should know. Even though it was busy I don’t think either place sold out,  so that is good news. There are 3 sizes: 8gb, 16gb and 32gb. The 8gb is only the iPhone 3G, which does not have video capabilities and is slower among other things. Both the 16gb and 32gb are the iPhone 3GS, which is the latest iPhone with all the features. Roy’s is the only place that offers the 32gb at the moment, but both stores tell me that they have more of all 3 on order. Roy’s sounding more confident about getting more devices in soon. As for plans, they offer 4 different options, a $55, $65, $75 and $95. They all include all the feature you would find on any other plan. The phones retails with no plans for: $599, $699 and $799. If you are going to sign up for a new plan (no existing phone plan) you will have to dive in for 3 year and the prices are: $99, $199 and $299.

So why was I so excited for the iPhone? Simply to better YkOnline. With this faster network I will be able to publish photos, videos and posts at events and on the go. So this benefit you all.

As I find out more about the new network I will let you all know. If you have any question about the iPhone let me know below. Also, tell me Yellowknife what do you think of the iPhone, did you get one? Why? Not?

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This is the interview I did with CBC North Radio Wednesday evening about the iPhone and new Cell Network launch in Yellowknife.

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In this weeks episode, we listen to a couple songs by Yellowknife’s own Giant Con and Hello Paisley. The reason for this is because both bands will be playing at the torch ceremony happening on Nov. 5. There will also be some more performances happening at Javaroma on the same night. So once you get your fill down at city hall, head inside for a warm drink.

We also talk about the concert happening at NACC this coming Thursday. All the proceeds from this concert will go to help find a beat breast cancer.

The Fog in Yellowknife and the Javaroma WiFi were among other things on topic. All that and more.

See you all next week.

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The 911, or lack of 911 in the NWT is back in the headlines. As well I touch on some of those issues that have yet to find solution, even after many years of discussion.

Election Results. Of course I talked about those.

I also discussed some new features that will be coming to YkOnline, that I am very excited about.

Let everyone know your thoughts below. See ya next week.

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iPhone coming to Yellowknife questionable?

Tweetup and Blogger Breakfast recap. As well as the Food Drive and Alternatives North Forum