We ask Emma McIntosh: Where are the plans for Highway 413?
2024-07-09
The proposed Highway 413 is the Doug Ford government’s landmark project. It has been promised for years by the OntarioRead More …
Milton Votes Tory, So We All Get the Highway 413
2024-05-07
Well, the Milton By-Election has come and gone. The people of Milton handily supported Zee Hamid and the Ontario PC’sRead More …
The 905 Round-Up: Halton School Board Fails and Highway Follies
2023-02-28
The 905 Round-Up is coming to you early this week! A follow up on stories we’ve already touched upon onRead More …
The Fight To Protect the Greenbelt from Highway 413
2021-11-02
Irene Ford joins us from the grassroots Stop the 413 group to discuss the latest developments and the many reasons why she believes Highway 413 should be stopped. Can you guess what might be motivating the government?Read More …
Lisa Kohler of Halton Environmental Network asks “How do we have a sustainable economy?”
2021-06-22
Lisa Kohler Executive Director of Halton Environmental Network and Halton Climate Collective joins us to speak about Milton’s Highway 413 about-face, the CN Rail Hub, the Regional Official Plan, and about a host of environmental initiatives happening right now.Read More …
In case you missed it – the Webinar on Highway 413
2021-03-01
As we mentioned previously on here, we participated in the Community Climate Council’s webinar on Highway 413. Our part beginsRead 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 …
Sarah Buchanan Defends the Greenbelt from Highway 413
2021-01-26
Our interview today is with Sarah Buchanan, Ontario Climate Program Manager with Environmental Defence (https://environmentaldefence.ca/), one of Canada’s leading environmentalRead More …