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 …
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 …
Rare City ‘Win’ as Reserve Properties Withdraws LPAT Appeal on 409 Brant St
2021-02-23
Reserve Properties Ltd has withdrawn its appeal of the City of Burlington’s decision on 409 Brant St.
The planned development of a twenty-four storey highrise at the corner of Brant and James St, opposite City Hall acted as a lightening-rod during the 2018 municipal election.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 …