Queen’s Park Round-up – Three Stories About the Provincial Government and the 905
2021-03-02
Three stories, all relating to decisions and actions of the provincial government, and all directly affecting our region.Read More …
413 Reasons Why: A Vision For Vibrant Cities In A Post Commuter World
2021-02-25
Joel and Roland talk share their admiration for the Community Climate Council’s webinar on Highway 413, get all misty eyed about the idea of after-work drinks in a pedestrian-friendly downtown, and then discuss a rare win for the City of Burlington at LPAT – why it was a win, and whether it will stay a win. Spoiler alert – probably not.Read More …
How Green is My Greenbelt?
2021-02-23
A roundup of news from around the 905 with Joel and Roland, including the province’s surprise announcement that it’s considering an expansion to the Greenbelt. Hamilton Council decides to spend $20,000+ on a cause it admits is lost. Meanwhile a councillor reminds us that we’re all lazy and can’t be trusted.Read More …
Racism in Our Schools (Part 2) – Students Speak Up YCDSB and Hamilton Students For Justice
2021-02-18
In part two of our episode this week we continue our conversation with Abisola Asha and Malik Scott of Students Speak Up YCDSB, and Greg Dongen of Hamilton Students for Justice.Read More …
Racism in Our Schools (Part 1) – Students Speak Up YCDSB and Hamilton Students For Justice
2021-02-16
In a two part episode this week we speak to Abisola Asha and Malik Scott of Students Speak Up YCDSB, and Greg Dongen of Hamilton Students for Justice.
Make sure you listen to both parts of this interview, with part two being released on Thursday.Read More …
Cindy Cosentino – Who Wins from School Boards Employing Non-Teachers as Directors of Education?
2021-02-11
Today we are talking with Cindy Cosentino about schools again, and it seems that education in the 905 Region is seldom out of the news. This week’s story revolves around the appointment in York Catholic District School Board of someone with only three years of experience as a teacher – at a private school, after a long career in the private sector – under rules introduced this summer by the provincial government. The appointment has provoked outrage among many parents and students.Read More …
Joey Coleman Returns to talk about the Charter of Rights and Hamilton City Hall
2021-02-09
Friend of the podcast Joey Coleman, editor of Hamilton’s crowdfunded The Public Record, returns to discuss the latest goings-on at Hamilton City Hall, including a potential Charter of Rights and Freedoms violation via a move to ban letters critical of councillor conduct. Read More …
Rage Against the Machine – Are Ontarians directing their anger where it is most deserved?
2021-02-04
They also discuss the wider implications of the spate of resignations following on from Rod Phillips’ resignation. Public frustration, anger and a desire for punishment for those found contravening the expectations placed on us all is understandable, but does it risk acting as a distraction from far more crucial issues to the life and death of Ontarians during COVID?Read More …
Jeff Knoll, Chair of Halton Police Services Board, addresses the Chief Tanner controversy
2021-02-02
It’s understandable at a time when so many are being asked to give up so much – including financial securityRead More …
Joel and Roland Ride the Road to Nowhere
2021-01-28
Joel and Roland ask why the Ontario government is so determined to build roads. What is the logic, who does it help, and does the revolution in working from home arising from COVID-19 promise a permanent change in commuting habits that a smart government might seize upon?Read More …