Inside Stories: Saving Lives From The Sky
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Today’s guest is something of a visionary. He took a brilliant idea and made it happen. And, as we’ll discover, this business is saving lives every single day.
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Inside Stories, presented by BMO, provides an intimate look into the lives and coping strategies of people during the COVID-19 era. From well-known North Americans through to the new everyday heroes at your local grocery store, these unusual times have impacted everyone. Host Scott Simmie asks the questions that count, prompting his guests to share their very personal, inner stories.
Today’s guest is something of a visionary. He took a brilliant idea and made it happen. And, as we’ll discover, this business is saving lives every single day.
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