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True Travellers Society Podcast — October 5, 2025
Today’s podcast episode was created from the following stories:
10 great national parks to explore in Canada
National Geographic spotlights 10 must-visit Canadian parks spanning every province and territory—from Cape Breton Highlands to Kluane—to help travelers navigate the country’s vast protected spaces. The list emphasizes distinct landscapes and best seasons to visit across a system that includes 37 national parks, 11 park reserves, and 168 national historic sites. It’s a practical starter guide for planning an unforgettable Canadian outdoors trip.
Norway’s Aggressive Push for Electric Planes
Norway piloted Beta Technologies’ electric Alia CX300 on a 160 km route, signaling a serious move to electrify short-hop “milk run” flights—over 75% of the country’s domestic routes are under 400 km. Despite battery weight and lifecycle challenges, the government is investing in charging infrastructure and adapting 44 airports, with fast-charging promising 20–40 minute turnarounds. With world-leading EV adoption at home and parallel tests in Denmark and the U.S., Norway’s push could accelerate regional electric aviation.
This hockey-loving Alberta border city is throwing its support behind women’s team
After COVID canceled a season, Lloydminster’s Lakeland Rustlers women’s hockey team built a program from scratch—funding operations through relentless community fundraising and sponsorships. The payoff: an ACAC title in just their third year and a move into the new $101 million Cenovus Energy Hub. The college is now exploring how to scale this community-backed model sustainably across other sports.
Storm Amy leaves one dead and thousands without power as worst of weather subsides
Storm Amy battered Ireland’s west and northwest, leaving one man dead in Donegal and peaking at 184,000 power outages before falling to about 49,000 by Saturday. With gusts up to 148 km/h at Malin Head, crews are working to restore power and water as travel disruptions ease; most customers are expected back online by Sunday night, though the hardest-hit areas may wait into next week. Authorities urge caution on roads amid debris and downed trees.
Kobo’s syncing makes me sad
A Kobo user describes repeated sync glitches between a Sage and Clara HD, where delayed updates can overwrite reading progress across devices. The anecdote highlights the pitfalls of multi-device e-reading when cloud services lack robust conflict resolution. It’s a timely reminder to double-check sync status—or adjust settings—before bouncing between devices.
