Kathy Buckworth is the creator, host, and writer for the Go-To Grandma radio show and podcast. She is also the author of six parenting books, and contributes regularly to television and radio stations across Canada. She has four grown children, and two grandsons, with a granddaughter on the way.
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Fitness expert Marika Pedersen on workouts we can take with us while on holidays with our grandkids. Sleep guru Alanna McGinn of Good Nite Sleep Site on how to set up a holiday sleep environment with …
Fitness expert Marik…
Fitness expert Marika Pedersen on workouts we can take with us while on holidays with our grandkids. Sleep guru Alanna McGinn of Good Nite Sleep Site on how to set up a holiday sleep environment with grandkids. Take 5 With RBC looks at the upcoming significant intergenerational transfer of wealth.
Broadcaster and author Jay Ingram tells us about his new book The Future of Us, The Science of What We'll Eat, Where We'll Live, and Who We'll Be. Journalist and author Deirdre Kelly on her new book, …
Broadcaster and auth…
Broadcaster and author Jay Ingram tells us about his new book The Future of Us, The Science of What We'll Eat, Where We'll Live, and Who We'll Be. Journalist and author Deirdre Kelly on her new book, Fashioning the Beatles, The Looks That Shook The World, and our Take 5 With RBC interview series talks about probate and why so many try to avoid it.
Dani Musse of Booking.com tells us about their Travel predictions for 2024, and provides some travel profiles to look out for. Are you a Cool Cationer? CEO and Editor of Journey Woman Carolyn Ray expl…
Dani Musse of Bookin…
Dani Musse of Booking.com tells us about their travel predictions for 2024, and provides some travel profiles to look out for. Are you a Cool Cationer? CEO and Editor of Journey Woman Carolyn Ray explains what Expedition Cruising is, and why she feels it is the perfect trip for older solo women, just off a 21 day cruise herself. Take 5 With RBC looks at mythbusting information on making wills, for all ages.
Canadian authors Angela Odusanya (Amelia's Loose Art Parts) and Robert Tinkler (8 Tiny Reindeer) share their new books for grandkids this Christmas. Real Estate broker Lisa Bednarski shares tips on fi…
Canadian authors Ang…
Canadian authors Angela Odusanya (Amelia's Loose Art Parts) and Robert Tinkler (8 Tiny Reindeer) share their new books for grandkids this Christmas. Real Estate broker Lisa Bednarski shares tips on filling your bank account when you sell your already empty house. Take 5 With RBC offers advice on cross border shopping during Black Friday.
Author Paul Berton discusses his new book "Misfortune & Fame" (10 Reasons Don't Want To Be Rich or Famous, with anecdotes and facts about the perils of fame and fortune. David Leonard of Doors Ope…
Author Paul Berton d…
Author Paul Berton discusses his new book "Misfortune & Fame" (10 Reasons Don't Want To Be Rich or Famous, with anecdotes and facts about the perils of fame and fortune. David Leonard of Doors Open Ontario tells us what's open IRL and online as Heritage Tourism takes off in Ontario, and Take 5 With RBC looks at student fraud we might want to warn our grandkids about.
Emily & Mike Morgan of The Grand Life podcast tell us about why they started the podcast and what they hope other grandparents get out of it. Avery Bright Life podcast host Lisa Thornbury talks ab…
Emily & Mike Mor…
Emily & Mike Morgan of The Grand Life podcast tell us about why they started the podcast and what they hope other grandparents get out of it. Avery Bright Life podcast host Lisa Thornbury talks about how grandparents can support and help a grandchild with epilepsy. The Take 5 With RBC interview revisits what it's like to transition from military to civilian life on this Remembrance Day.
Actor RH Thomson updates us on The World Remembers project, which aims to name every soldier who lost their life in World War 1, regardless of the army they fought with, and his new book, By the Ghost…
Actor RH Thomson upd…
Actor RH Thomson updates us on The World Remembers project, which aims to name every soldier who lost their life in World War 1, regardless of the army they fought with, and his new book, By the Ghost Light. Author Taras Grescoe and his new book The Lost Supper, a deep dive into the archaeology of food, plus Take 5 With RBC looks at the US Housing Market.
Erin Davis & Lisa Brandt talk about why they started their hugely successful podcast Gracefully & Frankly, and we dive into Erin's tattoo, and Lisa's new book, Trade Up. Plus, RBC tells us how…
Erin Davis & Lis…
Erin Davis & Lisa Brandt talk about why they started their hugely successful podcast Gracefully & Frankly, and we dive into Erin's tattoo, and Lisa's new book, Trade Up. Plus, RBC tells us how Artificial Intelligence could help manage our personal finances.
Bestselling Canadian Author Terry Fallis on his new novel, A New Season. Parenting Author Ann Douglas talks about the challenges of the Empty Nest and RBC explains how to make sure your grandkids are …
Bestselling Canadian…
Bestselling Canadian Author Terry Fallis on his new novel, A New Season. Parenting Author Ann Douglas talks about the challenges of the Empty Nest and RBC explains how to make sure your grandkids are taken care of when you are no longer here.
Dr Paula Rochon of the Women's Age Lab and a discussion about gendered ageism. Grandma Phyllis Taylor, "The Prison Lady" on her book and experiences with mentoring Canadian prisoners. Take 5 With RBC …
Dr Paula Rochon of t…
Dr Paula Rochon of the Women's Age Lab and a discussion about gendered ageism. Grandma Phyllis Taylor, "The Prison Lady" on her book and experiences with mentoring Canadian prisoners. Take 5 With RBC takes a trip to the Family Farm.
Broadcaster Thom Ernst on his debut book, The Wild Boy of Waubamik and why he decided to share this story. Real estate broker Lisa Bednarski on how to increase the value of your home, whether you're s…
Broadcaster Thom Ern…
Broadcaster Thom Ernst on his debut book, The Wild Boy of Waubamik and why he decided to share this story. Real estate broker Lisa Bednarski on how to increase the value of your home, whether you're selling now or in a few years. Take 5 With RBC takes a look at NOMI and how this innovative program is helping Canadians to save Money.
Bestselling author Linwood Barclay on The Lie Maker and being a new granddad; Cookbook author Charmaine Broughton on best grandkid brunches; Take 5 With RBC looks at the First Home Savings Account
Bestselling author L…
Bestselling author Linwood Barclay on The Lie Maker and being a new granddad; Cookbook author Charmaine Broughton on best grandkid brunches; Take 5 With RBC looks at the First Home Savings Account
We travel to Prince Edward Island to hear about this beautiful and natural part of the country, and then delve into a Sustainable Travel Report from Booking.com How can we travel more sustainably? Plu…
We travel to Prince …
We travel to Prince Edward Island to hear about this beautiful and natural part of the country, and then delve into a Sustainable Travel Report from Booking.com How can we travel more sustainably? Plus, our Take 5 With RBC interview provides us with a checklist of what you need to know if you have a kid or grandkid traveling to the US for post secondary studies.
Wine expert Natalie MacLean on great wines for Mother's Day and her new book, Wine Witch on Fire. Sleep expert Alanna McGinn on how to set up the perfect grandbaby crib and sleep environment, and our …
Wine expert Natalie …
Wine expert Natalie MacLean on great wines for Mother's Day and her new book, Wine Witch on Fire. Sleep expert Alanna McGinn on how to set up the perfect grandbaby crib and sleep environment, and our Take 5 With RBC interview looks at how to pass on charitable intents to your grandchildren.
Children's author Caroline Fernandez on her new Grandmasaurus book and suggestions for YA readers. Retired CEO & actor Smillie Buckland on why Grandad days are so special and we take a look at the…
Children's author Ca…
Children's author Caroline Fernandez on her new Grandmasaurus book and suggestions for YA readers. Retired CEO & actor Smillie Buckland on why Grandad days are so special and we take a look at the results of the latest RBC Home Ownership Poll.
She2.0 Founder & Podcaster Jacqui Court on the launch of Menopause Comfort Kits & why she feels we need them. Podcaster Debbie McCulloch on her podcast Older & Bolder and why she wants to …
She2.0 Founder &…
She2.0 Founder & Podcaster Jacqui Court on the launch of Menopause Comfort Kits & why she feels we need them. Podcaster Debbie McCulloch on her podcast Older & Bolder and why she wants to highlight individuals who are fearless, fabulous and fifty plus. Our Take 5 With RBC Interview takes a look at assigning Power of Attorney to your spouse.
Author Rona Maynard on her new book Starter Dog and what she has learned from him that she feels no human could have taught her. Get out for a hike with a dog or with the grandkids as Travel Ontario's…
Author Rona Maynard …
Author Rona Maynard on her new book Starter Dog and what she has learned from him that she feels no human could have taught her. Get out for a hike with a dog or with the grandkids as Travel Ontario's Liisa Sefton shares the best trails Ontario has to offer, plus some trail etiquette. And our Take 5 With RBC interview focuses on their environmental protection initiative, Tech For Nature.
Former journalist & realtor Josey Vogels on her Retirement to Merida Mexico. Is it all margueritas and beaches? We bust some myths around Retirement Home living and discover the many benefits of Schle…
Former journalist & …
Former journalist & realtor Josey Vogels on her retirement to Merida Mexico. Is it all margueritas and beaches? We bust some myths around Retirement Home living and discover the many benefits of Schlegel Long Term Care and Retirement Home Villages with Lifestyle Director Karen Burt. If you have a foreign property in your retirement plans, you'll want to listen to our Take 5 With RBC interview on how to estate plan for that.