The 905 Round-Up: Peel Trouble and Green Steel in Hamilton
2022-02-17
On this episode of The 905 Round-Up, we have a special guest. Alan Kan writes a municipal politics blog titledRead More …
Todd Coleman Explains the Future of COVID-19
2022-01-25
As the Omicron variant continues to paralyze the 905 and all of Ontario, we asked epidemiologist Dr Todd Coleman what we should be doing to live with COVID-19 as we enter the third year of this pandemic.Read More …
Radically Good; Historically Bad? First Impressions of the Draft Housing Affordability Task-Force Report
2022-01-20
TVO has today published a leaked details of the Ontario Government’s Housing Affordability Task Force Report, due to be published next week.
If the draft were implemented, it would fundamentally change development in Ontario cities. Roland Tanner argues there seem to be some very good, some potentially good, and some terrible recommendations.Read More …
The 905 Round-Up: Covid Deja Vu, Lawn Sign Loopholes and More Pride for HCDSB
2022-01-13
Our first episode of 2022, has our intrepid hosts looking down the barrel of another lockdown and shutting of schools to mark the start of the year. Plus how City Halls hide things in plain sight and Halton Catholtic School Board is having another crack at the Pride flag debate.Read More …
The 905 Round-Up: Cabs, Council and Politics
2021-12-22
What did we learned from our explosive interview with Scott Wallace of Burlington Taxi. Where is the outrage from councillors towards the failure of staff to follow through on instructions?
A recent poll shows a big uphill battle for provincial Liberal leader, Steven Del Duca and the NDP’s Andrea Horwath. What do they need to turn things around in 2022?Read More …
Karina Gould, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development: Will the Province Blink First on Childcare?
2021-11-23
We asked the Federal Minister of Families, Children and Social Development Karina Gould to come on the podcast to explain exactly what is the proposed childcare offer is for Ontario, and what the hold-up is to get a deal in place.Read 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 …
“They Don’t Know How The System Works” – Andrea Grebenc and Patrick Murphy Speak Frankly About Provincial Education Mistakes
2021-04-13
Andrea Grebenc, chair of Halton District School Board, and Patrick Murphy, Chair of Halton Catholic District School Board, set out the frustration felt by school boards as they face a provincial government that doesn’t listen to education experts, or understand Ontario’s education systemin a detailed and frank discussion.Read More …
San Grewal of The Pointer talks about the politics of the 905
2021-04-06
San Grewal of The Pointer gives a passionate and articulate account of why the 905 matters and how it has been failed by politicians and legacy media alike in an episode you won’t want to miss.Read More …
50 Shades of Grey – Is Ontario Heading Into A Third Lockdown? (Yes)
2021-04-02
While Joel and Roland were recording this podcast, twice, due to technical problems, news was emerging of what appears to be a third lockdown starting this Easter Weekend. Our intrepid hosts give their reactions to the latest reports. A little bit of frustration leads to some colourful language. But at least it’s not grey, eh?Read More …