We are joined by John Taylor, Mayor of Newmarket, who as part of the Small Urban GTHA Mayors group has been at the forefront of opposition to the dramatic recommendations contained in the Provinces Housing Affordability Task Force recommendations. We dive into the recommendations and ask what they would mean for 905 region cities and towns.Read More …
Last year, we had on to the podcast Flavio Volpe, president of the Automotive Parts Manufacturers Association of Canada. WeRead More …
Halton’s boundary, Mississauga’s missing population growth, and Burlington’s MPP quits to run for regional chair.Read More …
We discuss Halton Region’s crucial vote last week against expanding the urban boundaries of its municipalities to allow development on farmland. It’s the top-level or single tier municipality to do so, in what appears to be a major sea-change in public opinion in favour of halting sprawl in the 905. We invited on two councillors who took part in the vote, Burlington’s Paul Sharman and Halton Hills Jane Fogal, who have opposing views about the right decision for Halton, to explain their perspectives.Read More …
Alan Kan writes on the scandal surrounding the resignation of Karen Ras in Mississauga following repeated incidents in which her car was vandalized.Read More …
On this episode of The 905 Round-Up, we have a special guest. Alan Kan writes a municipal politics blog titledRead More …
In the last few weeks for this podcast, you might have noticed that a theme has appeared. Homelessness has crept into the forefront of discussions here in the 905. Denise Davy is an award-winning journalist and former reporter for The Hamilton Spectator. Her book, “Her Name Was Margaret”, outlines experience of a woman Denise met who had been living for decades on the streets with severe mental illness. Denise has written numerous times on the issue of homelessness and its causes. We speak with her to understand better the issue how we need to reframe our conversations on homelessness if we are to solve it and work to help those on the streets.Read More …
Burlington is the process of negotiating some major purchases of land, but the process and likely costs are almost entirely hidden from public view.Read More …
Long-time Hamilton activist, politician and former minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ted McMeekin joins us to provide details on the new ”Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters” concept to provide temporary housing to Hamilton’s homeless.Read More …
Of course, we have to talk about the entitled man-babies/attempt to overthrow a democratic government/convoy or the functionally illiterate in Ottawa, as it has support from the 905. Blurg.
Then on a note of good news, Hamilton has taken positive action towards the homeless issue in its city. Hamilton Alliance for Tiny Shelters (HATS) is hoping to build shelters for the homeless community at the former Sir John A Macdonald School.Read More …
