Difference Makers

Difference Makers

Hosted by James Hughes and Sam Watts, the show features stories, interviews and listener interaction that aims to identify people and organizations doing good work in our community. There are so many great stories, wonderful people and iconic institutions that provide a variety of community services and activities. We shine a light on them and provide a forum for listeners to learn about them. People serving people – sometimes unseen, we celebrate them on this show.

Episodes

December 6, 2025 36 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at the impact of giving and the impact of a teacher with student school activities. Plus hear some of the listener submitted shout outs to difference markers in the community.

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Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at volunteers in Montreal's business/corporate community and young caregivers who help families manage the effects of mental illness.

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November 22, 2025 36 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at a horse rescue shelter and explain how people who start volunteering at a young age are more likely to continue doing so when they're older.

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November 8, 2025 39 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at Hope for Dementia and employment in Quebec.

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November 1, 2025 37 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at Communitas and their work of reintegrating people who have spent time in prison into society.

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October 25, 2025 39 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they explore a fundraising initiative which has been collecting cans and bottles with the help of the community in order to raise money for cancer charities. 

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October 18, 2025 36 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at the benefits that volunteering as a Big Brother or Sister have on both the mentor and the mentee.

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October 11, 2025 39 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at women getting back on their feet and and an elementary school volunteering for Thanksgiving

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October 4, 2025 39 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they look at people and initiative making a difference through the power of sport.

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September 27, 2025 39 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On this episode, they shed light on the Theresa Dellar Palliative Care Residence and West Island Community Shares.

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September 20, 2025 36 mins

Sam Watts of the Welcome Hall Mission and James Hughes of the Old Brewery Mission shine light on people who make a difference in society. On their inaugural episode they take a look at theatre and the performing arts.

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September 11, 2025 12 secs

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