Nora Young
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 Nora Young at the Northern Voice conference in Vancouver, February 2009 |
Nora Young is a Canadian broadcaster and writer. She was the original host of CBC Radio's Definitely Not the Opera, and has produced documentaries for CBC shows such as Ideas.[1]
In September 2007, Young, Elizabeth Bowie, Tom Howell, and Dan Misener launched Spark on CBC Radio One. The show, which Young hosts, focuses on "the way technology affects our lives, and the world around us."[2] The show utilizes a unique format, in which users can contribute to future shows by posting ideas, interview questions for upcoming guests, and stories on Spark's blog.[3]
Young also hosts a podcast called The Sniffer with Cathi Bond.[4] The podcast focuses on technology and trends and airs five minute segments two or three times a week.
Young has spoken about her experiences in various media at events such as the Podcasters Across Borders and Northern Voice conferences, and has contributed to the Toronto Star.[5][6] Young lives in Toronto.
References
- ↑ Mini-bio on Spark
- ↑ About Us | Spark CBC Radio
- ↑ Burke, Jasmyn Lighting a Spark Ryerson Review of Journalism. March 17, 2008.
- ↑ Because the future smells funny Digital Doodles. February 3, 2007.
- ↑ PAB2008 Speaking Program Podcasters Across Borders 2009.
- ↑ The Architecture of Happiness The Toronto Star. September 26, 2006.
External links
- The Sniffer Trend sniffing by Nora Young and Cathi Bond
- Spark
- Putting together CBC's Spark
- Crisper Young's blog about the intersection of technology and modern culture.