As the war rage on in Ukraine, Aleks Goloborodko watches in horror. He is an artist living in Peterborough. His daughter, her husband, and their three children are in Ukraine right now trying to stay safe. Aleks' brother, friends, and relatives are also trying to do the same.
On today’s show, Aleks' will share his story. As a refugee coming to Canada from Crimea in 2014, he knows first-hand what it is like to experience Russian tanks and soldiers invading a country. He will give his own deeply personal and heartfelt perspective on what is taking place in Ukraine. You will want to hear this.
After the break, you will get another unique perspective. This time on rising food prices. Mark DeJong, the president of the Northumberland Federation of Agriculture, will provide insight into why grocery bills are going up. And, you will be surprised to know there is a Russian connection in this story, too.
