Shawna Stolte: The Myths and Reality of Life as a Councillor
2021-03-30
Burlington’s Councillor Shawna Stolte joins us to explore the dichotomy between the real and imagined job of local government politicians.Read More …
Election Fever?
2021-03-25
The media is talking elections, and, whether it makes sense or not, history suggests that someone will blink and force a federal election before long.
The 905 region could well play ‘kingmaker’ again. But is our region getting the attention and credit it deserves for it’s outsized influence on elections, and the contrasting needs and motivations that shape the 905 cities’ populations?Read More …
Mike Moffatt – A Moving Story of Ontario’s Rising House Prices
2021-03-23
Where Ontarians are moving is moving. Mike Moffat joins us to explore the untold story of Ontario’s housing costs, and some of the unexpected – and unplanned – trends that are emerging because of the GTHA’s spiralling house prices and rapid population growth.Read More …
Brick (Thick as A) – Who is Paying for Bad Opinions and Poor Decisions at Queens Park?
2021-03-18
MPP Sam Oosterhoff apparently found the provincial advice to cover his mouth with a piece of paper or cloth overly arduous last year, and was proudly photographed ignoring the rules the rest of us are expected to keep. But this week he has again shown he is willing to advocate government control of a far more intimate part of women’s anatomy. Why won’t the premier get to grips with his unruly backbencher?Read More …
Briar Emond paints a picture of being an artist in the pandemic
2021-03-16
This week we’re speaking to Burlington Artist Briar Emond about what it’s like to be an artist in the 905 Region, amazing organizations and services open to the public and artists alike for people wishing to learn more or get involved in the visual arts.Read More …
Equality and The Fraternity
2021-03-11
As a continuation of our coverage of International Women’s Day after our Tuesday Episode with Hon. Paddy Torsney, we discuss the responsibility we have as men to be part of the fight against all forms of violence against women.Read More …
Talking about International Women’s Day with Paddy Torsney
2021-03-09
Every International Women’s Day in the 905, Paddy Torsney organizes and host an IWD Breakfast Event. The event focuses onRead More …
6 Months and 50 Episodes Later!
2021-03-04
It’s taken almost six months to get here, but Roland and Joel reflect on the journey so far. Its beenRead More …
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 …