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Difference Makers

Hosted by James Hughes and Sam Watts, the show features stories, interviews and listener interaction that aims to identify people and organizations doing good work in our community. There are so many great stories, wonderful people and iconic institutions that provide a variety of community services and activities. We shine a light on them and provide a forum for listeners to learn about them. People serving people – sometimes unseen, we celebrate them on this show.

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All Episodes

36:53

Difference Makers: Episode 12

Difference Makers ·

2025/12/06

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at the impact of giving and the impact of a teacher with student school activities. Plus hear some of the listener submitted shout outs to difference markers in the community.

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36:47

Difference Makers: Episode 11

Difference Makers ·

2025/11/29

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at volunteers in Montreal's business/corporate community and young caregivers who help families manage the effects of mental illness.

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36:20

Difference Makers: Episode 10

Difference Makers ·

2025/11/22

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at a horse rescue shelter and explain how people who start volunteering at a young age are more likely to continue doing so when they're older.

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39:05

Difference Makers: Episode 7

Difference Makers ·

2025/11/08

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at Hope for Dementia and employment in Quebec.

en-US

37:29

Difference Makers: Episode 7

Difference Makers ·

2025/11/01

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at Communitas and their work of reintegrating people who have spent time in prison into society.

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39:20

Difference Makers: Episode 6

Difference Makers ·

2025/10/25

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they explore a fundraising initiative which has been collecting cans and bottles with the help of the community in order to raise money for cancer charities.

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36:45

Difference Makers: Episode 5

Difference Makers ·

2025/10/18

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at the benefits that volunteering as a Big Brother or Sister have on both the mentor and the mentee.

en-US

39:56

Difference Makers: Episode 4

Difference Makers ·

2025/10/11

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at women getting back on their feet and and an elementary school volunteering for Thanksgiving

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39:19

Difference Makers: Episode 3

Difference Makers ·

2025/10/04

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at people and initial=tive making a difference through the power of sport.

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39:15

Difference Makers: Episode 2

Difference Makers ·

2025/09/27

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they shed light on the Theresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence and West Island Community Shares.

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36:58

Difference Makers: Episode 1

Difference Makers ·

2025/09/20

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On their inaugural episode they take a look at theatre and the performing arts.

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0:12

Thank you for listening to CJAD 800

Difference Makers ·

2025/09/11

Thank your for listening to News Talk Radio, CJAD 800.

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