The 905 Round-Up: Roland Returns to the Show!
2023-01-30
Roland returns to the show, and Joel has the privilege of bringing him up to speed on all he’s missedRead More …
Michael Twigg Shares with The 905er a New Vision for The Greenbelt
2023-01-24
The Greenbelt continues to be front stage in Ontario politics. Doug Ford’s reversal on his stance to allow developers toRead More …
The 905 Round-Up: Laura Babcock Guest Hosts
2023-01-19
Joel is joined by guest host Laura Babcock for this episode. The last municipal election saw Hamilton being the onlyRead More …
905 Round-Up: Laura Steiner Guest Hosts
2023-01-12
With Roland on a break for a bit, we reached out to a former guest of the podcast, Laura SteinerRead More …
Greenbelt Sell-Off Scandal: Tim Gray of Environmental Defence discusses the call for a Police Investigation
2022-12-20
Joining us this week to discuss the reasons Environmental Defence and Democracy Watch are calling for a police investigation is Tim Gray of Environmental Defence.Read More …
Amber Crawford from AMO talks with the 905er about Bill 23
2022-12-08
The latest law to upset Ontarians by the Doug Ford government is the More Homes Built Faster Act. Or BillRead More …
Franz Hartmann Talks to The 905er About Saving the Greenbelt
2022-11-22
Franz Hartmann of Ontario Greenbelt Alliance joins us today to talk about the group and Doug Ford letting developers destroy the Greenbelt.Read More …
The 905 Round-Up: Health Care Collapse and Land Grabs for the Rich
2022-11-21
The gloves are off for the PC Government as they attack anything and everything that stands in the way of their most generous donors. Meanwhile healthcare approaches collapse, and the minimum wage falls further and further behind the actual minimum cost of living.Read More …
905 Round-Up: Doug Ford Rolls Over for CUPE
2022-11-10
WOW!!! What a week!
Doug Ford blinked before the entire province this week by capitulating to CUPE and revoking Bill 28. This happened as a result of the mobilization and solidarity of the labour movement in Ontario, the likes of which haven’t really been seen in a few generations.
While that might sound like a reason to celebrate (it is), Doug Ford and his team haven’t wasted any time to back track on previous promises that they’ve made to voters. Namely to keep the Greenbelt intact. 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 …