• Difference Makers - Episode 58 - Varsha Bhat
    Oct 24 2026

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Varsha Bhat, founder and host of the Aging With Dignity podcast, focusing on the value of providing care for those who are aging and advocating for improvements to senior care.

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    19 mins
  • Difference Makers - Episode 57 - Anne-Marie Croteau
    Oct 17 2026

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Anne-Marie Croteau, Dean of the John Molson School of Business at Concordia University. Anne-Marie highlights how people with a business degree can contribute to the betterment of society.

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    19 mins
  • Difference Makers - Episode 58 - James Hughes
    Oct 10 2026

    Sam Watts of Welcome Hall Mission shines a spotlight on the people making a difference in our communities. This week, newly elected Quebec MNA James Hughes joins Sam to reflect on his election victory and discuss his plans to address homelessness across the province.

    Tune in to Difference Makers; Saturdays at noon, live on CJAD 800

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    20 mins
  • Difference Makers - Episode 55 - Sophie Dalbec
    Oct 3 2026

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Sophie Dalbec of Habitat for Humanity, Quebec. Habitat for Humanity makes a difference in our community by making affordable homeownership accessible by removing barriers that can make owning a home impossible for many low-income working families and individuals.

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    20 mins
  • Difference Makers: Episode 54
    Sep 26 2026

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Benita Goldin joins us from Contactivity Centre, a Montreal community centre that's kept seniors active, engaged and connected for over 50 years. Also, Nori Bortoluzzi from the Nota Bene Foundation talks about Crafted for Courage, a public art project turning handmade blankets into a statement against violence against women.

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    36 mins
  • Difference Makers: Episode 53
    Sep 19 2026

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Julia Asselstine joins us from Literacy Unlimited, an organization working to improve adult English literacy across Quebec. Also, Jennifer Johnson joins us from CHSSN, the Community Health and Social Services Network, which works to improve access to health and social services for English-speaking Quebecers.

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    37 mins
  • Difference Makers: Episode 52
    Sep 12 2026

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, Ken Quinn joins us — a tireless volunteer across Montreal's Irish community organizations, including the St. Patrick's Society of Montreal, the United Irish Societies, and the Montreal Irish Monument Park project. Mona Beck joins us — President of Seniors Action Quebec, and author of a recent Montreal Gazette op-ed challenging Quebec's political leaders to spell out a real plan for seniors ahead of the provincial election.

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    39 mins
  • Difference Makers: Episode 50
    Aug 29 2026

    Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission shines light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they speak with Andre Pereira, Xenia Project Manager & Director of Marketing and Communications for Giant Steps, which has championed autism education and inclusion in Montreal for nearly 45 years. Also, Chelsea Craig, elected Commissioner for Ward 2 at the English Montreal School Board. With back-to-school just around the corner, she's here to talk about her role and what's new at the EMSB this year.

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    40 mins