The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge

Your Turn -- Your Happy Moment of 2025

Dec 18, 2025
Listeners dive into heartwarming moments from 2025, celebrating academic achievements, medical recoveries, and adventures in the Arctic. From a joyful marriage proposal in New Zealand to the adoption of rescue cats, stories abound. Young voices abroad inspire hope, while political changes and a Grey Cup victory unite the nation. Personal milestones shine through, like learning guitar and reconnecting with old friends. The tales weave together a tapestry of gratitude, laughter, and community spirit, painting a hopeful picture for the future.
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ANECDOTE

Highland Games Offer Enduring Joy

  • John Minchell's happiest outing was attending the long-running Victoria Highland Games with his cousin.
  • The annual tradition remains a cherished cultural event.
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Retirement Freed Travel Dreams

  • Brian Keller retired at 60 and fulfilled a long-held wish to visit Newfoundland.
  • Travel after retirement brought satisfaction and plans for more exploration.
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Election Result Reassured About Tolerance

  • Lawrence Rainey was thankful Canada avoided a right-wing populist government and saw hope for tolerance.
  • The election result reassured him about future decency for coming generations.
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