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For an added bonus to our podcast this week, check out the Dispelling Human Trafficking Myths, video, a collaborative project from Guelph Police Services and Victim Services Wellington, Guelph/Wellington Women In Crisis, and Crime Stoppers Guelph/Wellington.  If you or someone you know is in need, please reach out.

Women in Crisis Guelph: (519) 836-5710

Victim Services Guelph: (519) 824-1212 ext 7304

GPS Intimate Partner Violence: ipv@guelphpolice.ca 

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Additional shout out to Taylor Pace of Guelph Today who was not able to join us for the discussion, but who's coverage on this issue has been exceptional. 

Stephanie Glendenning - assumed the Executive Director role at the Guelph-Wellington Legal Clinic in 2024. With a background in community legal advocacy, she supports tenants navigating housing insecurity and works to advance access to justice across the region.

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Adam Donaldson is the founder of Guelph Politico, an independent local news site focused on city politics and civic issues. With over a decade of experience covering Guelph City Hall, Adam is known for his clear, accessible reporting and thoughtful analysis. He also co-hosts Open Sources Guelph on CFRU 93.3 FM.

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Tim Potocic
President and co-owner of Hamilton-based production company Sonic Unyon (pronounced 'onion').

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Mary Rife
Known affectionately as “Guelph’s Bike Lady,” Mary has spent over 14 years fixing up unwanted bikes and selling them to support charity. 

Lorenz Calcagno
President of GORBA (Guelph Off-Road Bicycling Association) and chair of the board for the G2G Rail Trail development (among other committees), Lorenz is a passionate advocate for cycling infrastructure.

Mike Von Dehn
Realtor at Von Dehn Homes, and an enthusiastic lifelong cyclist, Mike merges business and sustainability by cycling to viewings and even bringing clients along for the ride.

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Janice Folk-Dawson - Janice is a long-time labour leader and advocate for workers’ rights and social justice. Her leadership within the NDP party, Ontario Federation of Labour, and her deep involvement in community organizing in Guelph have made her a respected voice for collective action and solidarity.

Dr Anne-Marie Zajdlik - Anne-Marie brings decades of experience in health equity and HIV/AIDS advocacy, and is a committed leader within the Green Party. She offers a vital perspective on how community health, climate justice, and social resilience come together in local organizing.

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Cinthuja Leon - Executive Director of the Guelph & District Multicultural Festival Saturday, June 13-15 at Riverside Park, with performances, food, and community booths representing cultures from around the world.

Kate Johnson - Hillside Festival Hillside Festival July 18-20 on Guelph Lake Island. With a powerhouse lineup including Bells Larsen, Absolute Losers, Milk & Bone and more, Hillside blends art, community, and environmental care into an unforgettable weekend.

Debbie Stanley - Volunteer Coordinator for Rotary Ribfest August 22–24 at Riverside Park, and come hungry—there’ll be ribs, music, vendors, and family-friendly fun.

Pat Gage - Guelph-Wellington Seniors Association, where she serves as President and champions for older adult engagement. 

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Plus, surprise appearance from Anna Baggio of Wetlands League and Evan Ferrari of eMERGE to get us up to speed on what Bill 5 is all about and how it affects us here in Guelph.

Jessica Simmons, owner and founder of Lucent Glass

Becky Swainson, creator of Gather + Make

Patrick Lameront, vice president of Diyode

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Police Chief Gord Cobey

Deputy Police Chief Scott Gill

Detective Constable Adam Kernan

Detective Constable Tyler Galea 

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Listen in for all you need to know about memberships, tips and tricks to saving seeds and all the that the Guelph Tool Library has to offer, including repair cafes and a myriad of recycling capabilities.  You can also check out the Guelph Tool Library.org. for events, donation wish list and volunteer opportunities to support this multifaceted organization with a mission to reduce over consumption by finding the joy in sharing!

John Dennis - Guelph Tool Library Director and Co-Founder, John is passionate about finding new homes for unwanted items and exploring how to share often overlooked or wasted resources.

Susan Carey – Guelph Tool Library Co-Founder and Board Member at large and advocate for the Guelph Seed Library, a core GTL affiliate program.  

Jennica Grimshaw – Guelph Tool Library Community Outreach Assistant, Jennica joined the GTL under the Job Creation Partnership program, and will be assisting with volunteer coordination and helping to expand the GTL hours.

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Dr Tuuli Kukkonen is an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Relations & Applied Nutrition at the University of Guelph. Dr. Kukkonen's research interests fall within the field of sexual psychophysiology, with a focus on the interaction between biological and psychosocial factors involved in sexual health and aging.  

A joyful and healthy sex life is not only reserved for the youthful among us!  Rachel and Dr Kukkonen discuss that being curious and open with our sexuality as we age is a wonderful way to enhance our satisfaction of life and deepen connection with our partner(s).  However, engaging in continued communication, respect and consent as seniors remains just as important as when we were young.  We also discuss the necessity for barrier methods and safe sex among aging populations to prevent the sharing of STI's and BBI's.  Having healthy discussions about sex across the spectrum of healthcare practitioners, community members and our families is key to building positive views of sexuality in our society, no matter how old your are.  Have a listen!

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Gina Lammel, Chair of Seniors for Climate Action Now (S.C.A.N.) shares about her experience getting involved after being inspired by her usually optimistic teenage son's pessimism about the environment.  She also shares some of the up coming events in celebration of earth week.

Adam Donaldson, Guelphs own political expert and creator of Guelph Politico and Open Sources shares his insight on Guelph's candidates and his impressions on the all candidates meeting hosted by the Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice back on April 15.  

As always, there seems to be no shortage of lively engagement from our in resto audience, discussing everything from Guelph's new federal riding boundary, to the serious lack of adequate and efficient transit both within the city and beyond.

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Today, we welcome three voices from across the housing spectrum to address housing-related issues such as rent controls, the challenges involved in addressing the housing shortage, and the duty of developers to build affordable homes.

David Halls, a local realtor and philanthropist, shares his perspective on the home ownership market.

Gail Hoekstra is a housing and poverty advocate and executive director of Stepping Stone.  She outlines the roles of Transitional and Supportive Housing in Guelph.

Daria Allan-Ebron is the executive director of Family & Children’s Services of Guelph and Wellington County and the CEO of Kindle Communities Incorporated.  She explains how Family & Children's Services has stepped in to help those on the margins of society.

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It's tax season, and our guests Linda and Carol from the Willow West Village Community Co-op describe their work helping people file income tax returns.

Fun fact:  In 2023, volunteers helped over 900 people access over 3 million dollars in refunds.

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His work with Philosopher and Scientist Carl Sagan, with NASA on space photography, and his many journeys - to Madagascar, Costa Rica, and the Far East - demonstrate that Simon is a true Renaissance Man.

As the photographs and videos are not visible to our radio and podcast audience, please shut your eyes to imagine a Chameleon with a tongue longer than its body, the moons of Saturn, and waterfalls not too far from where you live.  Imagine the joy that Simon brings to school children as he advises them to “focus on nature”.

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Today, we're checking out the information on the New Central Library, slated to open in the autumn of 2026.

Chapter One of this quintessentially Guelph saga begins with CEO Dan Atkins sharing the history of the New Central Library Project:  how we finally got here, the advocacy and public engagement campaigns, the determination of an appropriate size, and so on.  Fun fact:  both the Old Post Office AND the old Eaton's department store were contenders!  

We learn about various GPL Partnerships and Outreach Programs from Meg Forestell-Page, Manager of Public Service.  What do Partnerships look like?  With a bigger space, what sorts of new programming might be available?

As Developmental Officer, Kirsten Bester oversees grant applications and fundraising efforts.  How much fundraising is required for our new Central Library?

Our guests field questions about history, culture, archives, smudging, fundraising, programming, the continued importance of physical books in an increasingly digital age, and much more.

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Breezy Breakfast:  where there is so much food for thought we could fill a library!

Rising food prices lead to inevitable changes:  less fresh food and more processed food available, and fewer foodstuffs consumed overall.
This week, we hear from three local groups supporting food security in the Royal City.

Our guests are:

Barb McPhee from the North End Harvest Market,

Dr. Janet Wood of the Chalmers Centre,

Greg Kennedy outlines the value of the Ignatius Centre:  food for the body and soul.

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Breezy Breakfast:  healthy dialogues over healthy breakfasts.

Ontario uses over 2 million tonnes of salt every winter.  This excessive amount of salt has many deleterious effects on rivers, wetlands, infrastructure, and groundwater aquifers.

Dani Lindamood and Karen Rathwell - members of the Ontario Salt Pollution Coalition - explain the harmful effects of over-salting and the need for provincial legislation to reduce the amount of salt used during Ontario winters.

Among other topics, we discuss the astronomical insurance premiums paid by independent snow and ice removal contractors, public safety issues, and the long-term effects of salt on watersheds.

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Breezy Breakfast:  where our guests are always worth their salt.

Heritage advocate P. Brian Skerrett describes the compelling and complex history of the Ontario Reformatory.

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It's election time in Ontario - the first winter election since 1886!  Well, except for in 1980, when the election was held on March 19th...

What do voters in Guelph need to know about this election? We recently heard from MPP and Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner, but this week we hear from Adam Donaldson, local political gadfly, who ponders on what this election means for Canada, Ontario, and Guelph.

Zooming in to the local level, we meet local business owner Matthew Forbes.

"La Poche" is a bar, barbershop, and co-working space.  It got flooded with water before being flooded with support through a GoFundMe page.  Matt expresses his views on community engagement and what makes Guelph so great.

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Breezy Breakfast:  where the coffee is as hot as the conversations, and voting is on the menu.

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Breezy Breakfast:  Where a warm breeze of public engagement keeps the coffee and passions hot.

This week we highlight two organizations committed to arts accessibility in Guelph.

Michelle Peek from Art not Shame explains the importance of accessible spaces for all.  Everything from air quality to bariatric toilets helps to ensure that talented people of different abilities can create in a welcoming space.

Ashley Ferraro Kizis from Kidunified shares her passion to provide a space for all children.  Inclusivity involves accommodations for kids with autism, quadriplegia, and everything in between.

Several audience members share their experiences and perspectives on accessibility.

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Where Guelph gets hot news with a hot breakfast.

We also pay tribute to Kate Nixon who passed suddenly at too young of an age.  Kate was a tireless advocate for vulnerable and marginalized populations living near the Guelph downtown core.  The legacy of her passion lives on in Your Downtown Guelph Friends, the group she founded to support her neighbours rooted in love and dignity. 

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Where you hear the news first.  That's not conjecture, that's a fact!

Cindy Kinnon of Community Living Guelph Wellington outlines the barriers faced by those with special needs in Guelph.  Underfunding has led to staffing being held at two thirds of what is needed.

Kevin Coghill shines a light on how the Royal City Mission assists those on limited incomes via food programs, storage lockers, and even a rudimentary banking system for those without bank accounts.

Linda Busuttil from the West Village Cooperative addresses the challenges in offering full services to New Canadians and others who are on limited incomes.  This Co-op has created the largest urban farm garden in Guelph.

Crystle Avery describes the difficulties encountered by the Chalmers Centre in providing fresh food to their clientele.

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Breezy Breakfast:  Live every Thursday at 8 am; back in 2025 on January 9 at DEBAR, 105 Wyndham St. N. Guelph.

Where the smiles are warm, the coffee piping hot and the opinions "steaming!"

We explore the world of disabled athletics and hear local perspectives from members of Guelph's disabled community.  What does the city already offer by way of accessible recreation?

Giovanni and Mike Ashkewe also give us the scoop on the good, the bad, and the ugly regarding accessibility in Guelph.

Mike Ashkewe is a Indigenous content creator and disability advocate.

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Breezy Breakfast:  Biscotti, Bacon, and Banter - Bright and Early!

Through a variety of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) pop-up events in and around Guelph, RCS aims to ignite curiosity, build confidence, and inspire the inner scientist in us all.

The ultimate goal is to create a state-of-the-art facility for informal science, technology, engineering, and mathematics education.

Dr. O'Meara gives us an update on the what, where, when, how, and why of the Royal City Science Centre.

With its growing population, Ontario is ready for a third Science Centre.  Would Puslinch be a good location?

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Breezy Breakfast:  where curious people learn about topics that are as hot and sizzling as the coffee and bacon.

Michelle Campbell from the Guelph Public Library shares her top reads of 2024, the top circulated items at the Library, and highly anticipated books that are coming soon.
From "The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards" to "Willie & Annie Nelson’s Cannabis Cookbook," there's something for everyone on your Christmas list.

Mike Ashkewe regales us with his ode to Star Trek.

Adam Donaldson and Candice Lepage talk about the best, most underrated, and silliest movies of 2024.
Canadian content includes the classic slasher film "Black Christmas" (filmed in Toronto and starring Olivia Hussey and Margot Kidder) and the goofy "snowman comes to life" Christmas movie "Hot Frosty" which was filmed in Brockville.  Netflix is now streaming 10 Hallmark Christmas movies!

Enjoy the first show in our new location at the restaurant DeBar, located at 105 Wyndham Street North, a few doors down from the Flour Barrel.  We thank them for opening their hearts and space to us.

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Breezy Breakfast:  Counting down to our community's 200th anniversary - and where everything you need to know about the Royal City but are afraid to ask is provided by the gadflies of Guelph.

Why is this budget controversial?

This year, the budget is under the Mayor's direct purview.

Council may amend the budget; however, the Mayor has the power to veto amendments.

Council may overturn a veto if and only if a super-majority of two-thirds is attained.

People online and in the restaurant are in a particularly feisty mood.  They ask questions about public transit, bike trails, and the environment.  And what's going on with the 200th anniversary of the Royal City?

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Breezy Breakfast:  where the coffee is hot, the bacon is crisp, and the eggs - but not the ideas - are scrambled.

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Each Thursday at 8 AM, Guelph residents join together at the Rise and Shine restaurant in beautiful downtown Guelph.  We share ideas, comment on the state of the City, Province, and Country, and we try to deepen our understanding of key issues in Guelph.

Sometimes we get a bit distracted by having fun and this week is no exception.

Today we hear from three fine storytellers who call Guelph their home. 

Jay Wilson of Jaywalking Guelph,
Bonnie Durtnall, Guelph Historian, and
Greg Taylor of Ghost Walks of Guelph.

Gather round to hear stories about Guelph:  some are myths, some are ghostly, and some are just outrageous!

Join us each week - in person or via Zoom - as we seek enlightenment over breakfast at the Rise and Shine Restaurant.

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Breezy Breakfast:  where the coffee is hot, the sugar is sweet, and the staff provides great service with a smile.

We don’t have a guest today, so Phil Allt attempts to answer questions posed to him from our guests online and at the Rise and Shine restaurant. 

Interspersed, we ask some trivia questions about Guelph:  which famous celebrities came to Guelph for a rest, how many Guelphites are Nobel prize winners or are recipients of the Order of Canada?  What is the connection between Biltmore hats and hockey?  Get your trivia fix today!

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Breezy Breakfast:  where the door is always open and everyone is welcome to join us for coffee and conversation.

An excellent communicator, Tara addresses a variety of issues including taxes, Strong Mayor Powers and Guelph's role in the housing spectrum. 

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Ontario's Conservation Authorities used to receive a great deal of funding from the provincial government.  Since the 1990's, this funding has decreased to the point that Conservation Authorities currently need to sell land in order to raise money for infrastructure such as dams.  

The current provincial government has mandated that Conservation Authorities create an inventory of surplus lands that might be sold in order to build housing.

Given the provincial growth targets for Guelph, we are well on our way to a Parkland deficit.  Given the City's investment in the land, it might be reasonable to expect Guelph to have a say in what happens to it.  Furthermore, the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation have offered to preserve this 8 hectare chunk of land.  But there's a fly in the ointment:  that land is designated as residential in Guelph's Official Plan!

Our guests Susan Watson and Hugh Whiteley take us on a magical mystery tour of the Niska lands, highlighting the terms of purchase, historical significance, and ideal use of these lands.

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Our topic: everything you want to know about the Guelph Police Services but are afraid to ask - in case you get arrested.

Even though our topic is policing in Guelph, we've got a lot of questions about homelessness, drug use, and mental health issues in downtown Guelph.

To assist us with these questions, we have a special guest for the first part of today’s conversation:
Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Colleen Clack-Bush.

Colleen answers about the recently passed Public Space Use Bylaw and how it affects encampments downtown and elsewhere in the city.  She clarifies the where and when of camping in Guelph City Parks.

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Today we hear from Dan Atkins, the acting CEO of the Guelph Public Library.

If you're looking to add to your "to read" list, we've got it all:  books on race, water, and definitions; biographies of hockey players and spare heirs; young adult fiction, speculative fiction, and so much more.

Margo, a Breezy regular, pitches the Royal City Mission stories featuring those in our community who have very little.

This is our last Breezy Breakfast for the summer.
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Join them and hostesses Marie and Jenny for the finest in conversation, coffee, and croissants at the Rise and Shine on Macdonell Street in beautiful downtown Guelph.

Breezy Breakfast:  the perfect way to start a summer day.

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How will Strong Mayor powers impact Guelph's affordable housing crisis?

What does his proposed property tax maximum of 4% look like?

Mayor Guthrie answers questions about the budget, policing, housing, hospitals, the possibility of a national urban park in the Old Reformatory lands, the Royal City's plans to celebrate its 200th anniversary, and many other topics.

As we were unable to get to all of our questions, Mayor Guthrie has agreed to return to Breezy Breakfast.

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Tiny Homes are controversial. They are neither homes, nor tents.

How do they fit into the housing mix? 

Our guests are Joe Mancini of A Better Tent City, Ingrid Ohls of the Guelph Tiny Homes Coalition and Tony Stortz, authour of "A Home of Their Own".

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Will we need a double pipeline - water and wastewater - between Guelph and Lake Erie? Waste disposal and composting are also challenges.

Recycling will undergo a major change in 2025 once extended producer responsibility comes to Guelph. Businesses that supply packaging and paper will be responsible for those materials. What will that look like?

We are joined on Breezy Breakfast this week by a strong city of Guelph panel with Cameron Walsh from Solid Waste Services, Wayne Galliher from Water Services, and Tim Robertson from Wastewater Services to find these answers and more. 

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This week we are joined by local native plant expert and owner of Cardiff Naturscaping Meghan Lewis, and Michael Barber, beekeeper and owner of Tri-City Bee Rescue and The Hive on Elizabeth Street, who are able to find common ground on several issues despite holding largely opposing positions on many points. Listen for lively discussion on the Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour!

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This week, we learn about stormwater ponds, infrastructure work in the downtown area, the Emma/Earl bridge, budgetary concerns, and the sinkhole on Speedvale avenue.

Our guests are Terry Gayman and Reg Russwurm, two Professional Engineers on staff at the City of Guelph.  

They skillfully address more than a few hot-button issues.

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Bill 108, The More Homes, More Choice Act, is an omnibus bill containing extensive amendments to legislation related to housing development in Ontario, including substantial changes to the planning and appeal process, municipal revenue generation tools, and environmental protection.

Bill 109, The More Homes for Everyone Act, contains the legislation to implement Bill 108.

Bill 23, The More Homes Built Faster Act, is an omnibus bill that made fundamental changes to the land-use planning system in Ontario through changes to the Development Charges Act, Planning Act, Municipal Act, and others.

Today, we unpack Bill 185, The Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, another omnibus bill that introduces changes to 15 statutes, including key land-use planning legislation.

If you are concerned about responsible land-use planning and the democratic process, consider Bill 185 as the icing on this multi-layered chaos cake.

Our guest Kevin Thomason is the Vice-Chair of the Grand River Environmental Network.

He knows these bills inside and out.

The rapid changes in planning legislation has resulted in planning chaos in municipalities across the province.

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Breezy breakfast:  where the opinions are stronger than the coffee and the conversation is never over easy.

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Listen in as we hear from Lulu Larcenciel, an Autistic Mental Health Advocate as well as Councillor Erin Caton and their daughter, Agent, about their experiences living, working and going to school as autistic individuals.

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So, why are kids today more anxious, depressed, risk-averse, lonely, distracted, and less social than ever before?

Is it our society's addiction to smart phones, demanding our constant attention?

What about the siren songs of social media platforms whose main goals are to keep us online for as long as possible?

How did COVID exacerbate the already declining mental health of young people?

Our guest is Courtney Bell, a Guelph psychotherapist who has spent seven years in a Community Health Setting and five years in private practice.  She works with children and teenagers.

She helps us navigate this disturbing situation by sharing her experiences and expertise, identifying some of the core problems, recent trends, and effective approaches, and discussing the factors involved in positive mental health outcomes.

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Liz Hales is a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner who has been working with underhoused and homeless folks in Guelph for almost 25 years. 

Ingrid Ohls is an Outreach worker who helps people access all sorts of health and social services.

Liz and Ingrid speak of the challenges of safely housing our outdoor neighbours. They describe the challenges regarding shelter systems, mental health and substance abuse disorders, and harm reduction models of care.

Our audience learns why a community-led initiative - rather than a city-led effort - might result in housing people more quickly.

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For example, there is now a Community Climate Survey:

http://tinyurl.com/communityclimate2024  

Our guests share perspectives on the challenges of climate change and local effects.  Water, energy, poverty, and even class conflict are hot topics.

Karen Rathwell from Guelph Wellington Coalition for Social Justice,

John Steggles from Guelph Climate Action Network,
and
Horeen Hassan from Guelph Environmental Justice Collective.

We still miss Bev who is recovering from her recent stay in hospital.
Ashley - our Diner Diva in Training - keeps the warm drinks flowing and the rather crusty crowd content.

Breezy Breakfast:  where the conversation is as hot as the coffee and the issues as filling as Mom's flapjacks.

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This massive renewal project will take several years to complete and beings on Wyndham Street from Carden Street to Woolwich Street.

Topics of interest include - pacing, trees and parking.

Our guests are:

Reg Russwurm - Manager of Design/Construction

Andrew Miller - Project Engineer

and

Stacey Laughlin - Downtown Revitalization Advisor

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In the 1920's, the Women’s Labour League emerges in Canada to defend female workers, calling for equal pay, maternity leave, birth control, and minimum wage laws.

Nellie McClung, Emily Murphy, Henrietta Edwards, Louise McKinney, and Irene Parlby are known as the "Famous Five."  Because of their tireless efforts, in 1929, Canadian women were declared to be PERSONS under the law.

In 1952, married women could continue to work in federal public services.
In 1970, women’s shelters are formed.
In 1981, the postal workers union CUPW won the right to Maternity Leave.
In 1983, it is a criminal offense for a man to rape his wife.
In 2016, Manitoba passes legislation to give victims of domestic violence paid and unpaid leave.

We've come a long way over the past 100 years.  How are we doing now, and what are the issues that need to be addressed?

Our guests share their perspectives.

Janice Folk-Dawson is the Special Assistant to CUPE Ontario and former Vice President of the Ontario Federation of Labour. Janice is also the NDP Candidate in the 2025 federal election for Guelph,

Sly Castaldi is the Executive Director of Guelph-Wellington Women in Crisis. Sly has been tireless in her work on behalf of women escaping domestic violence and abuse.

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This week's Breezy Breakfast delves in to a conversation about the state of the news media in light of mass layoffs at all regional newspapers belonging to Metroland Media Group, including the Guelph Mercury/Tribune.

Our guests today are local journalists

Adam A. Donaldson - Owner of Guelph Politico

Graeme McNaughton - Freelance - former reporter with Guelph Mercury/Tribune

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Tony Saxon, Editor, Guelph Today

How has the digital world impacted how people consume information? Has the advent of the internet, social media and AI changed how journalists work? What do our local journalists envision for the future of the Fourth Estate?

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This week Breezy Breakfast delves in to the realities of working on the front lines to keep people alive with our guests:

Bree Woods, Manager of Community Engagement and Volunteer Support for Sanguen
Kate Nixon of Your Downtown Guelph Friends and the National Overdose Response Service
Lindsey Sodtke, Harm Reduction Manager, Guelph Community Health Centre

Listen in as they answer questions about outreach services, safe consumption, opioid poisoning, and systemic issues facing so many in the Royal City.

Additional information and perspectives are provided by

Angela Allt, Social Worker with Canadian Mental Health Association

Bang Ly, Manager, Salvation Army Community and Family Services

Alex, Welcoming Streets Initiative Outreach Worker, Guelph Community Health Services

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Many affordable housing units are in jeopardy due to challenges such as aging infrastructure, financial constraints, and the rising costs of necessary renovations.

Rental Rescue is a nonprofit that works with the public and the private sector to maintain and even increase the number of affordable rental housing units.

Krystal Valencia is a housing activist working predominantly in the Hamilton and Oakville areas.  One of her goals is to preserve existing affordable housing units by safeguarding them against deterioration - which often leads to renovictions and rental increases.

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Adam Donaldson and Candice Lepage - the hosts of End Credits on CFRU - kick things off by decisively answering a 35-year old question:  Is DIE HARD a Christmas movie?  Candice defends her love of Hallmark movies to a shocked crowd before redeeming herself by giving props to the best Canadian holiday slasher film:  Black Christmas.

After our discussion of regular movies - including a heated debate about director Martin Scorsese - we move on to some of the best books of 2023.  From Moon of the Turning Leaves to The Case Against the Sexual Revolution, our participants' picks are unputdownable.

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Today, we learn about the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act.

Lorelei Root, Chair of the AAC, and Councilor Erin Caton, a disability advocate through necessity, give us their perspectives on what accessibility looks like.

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Let's get everyone some food or at least food for thought!

Our guest today is Dave Robinson.  Dave is  a practicing psychotherapist here in Guelph who exclusively serves men.  As Dave says, who better to talk about men’s issues than a man with issues?

Dave speaks with compassion and authority about issues associated with men’s mental health.  Men often face challenges that are different than those faced by women.  Given traditional definitions of masculinity and of a man's role in the family, it isn't surprising that some men “man up by shutting down” or “bottle up everything by hitting the bottle.”

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This week on Breezy breakfast we hear from Brian Skerrett.  Brian outlines the history of the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph and the potential for a national park being established on that site.

Brian goes into detail about the site's Indigenous history and heritage as well as its natural features.  He answers questions about housing, road widening, and the suggestion that this site would be a good place for a new hospital.

THE PETITION IS HERE:  https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-4593

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Breezy Breakfast, where the opinions are as energizing as an espresso!

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We are joined by first time School Trustee and Upper Grand District School Board Chair Ralf Messenbrink who speaks on current issues at the local board of education. Whether its budget, library offerings, support for students with extra learning needs and challenges, local boards are often expected to provide solutions to gaps and sometimes they are not necessarily in charge - it’s the province that makes the rules and establishes the budget for everything from teaching to school supplies.

We are also joined by first year councillor Erin Caton. Erin discusses their first year around the Horseshoe. As a passionate advocate for accessibility Erin has transformed themself from active citizen to engaged councillor. Erin and Phil engage a lively discourse on budget, transit, parks and most importantly the big unknown - how does one build the thriving community of the future when the rules change almost daily.

Breezy Breakfast: food for thought with topics as hot as your morning tea.

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Local historian and librarian, Susan Ratcliffe recounts some frightening real life local lore and some of the horror is happening right now!

Jay Wilson, known locally for his entertaining historical recounting as JayWalking, walks us through some spooky Guelph streets and stories.

And Bonnie Durtnall, historian and author, talks about her latest book "Haunted Guelph". Do you know who had the largest funeral in Guelph?

Sit back and listen in as Phil Allt hosts ... BOO!

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Among other things, Lloyd talks about Universal Basic Income, water issues in Indigenous communities, the current Middle East crisis, and housing in Guelph.  Along the way, Lloyd discusses decorum in the House and civility in society. 

Breezy Breakfast is your source for local discussion of current issues. Why not participate? We meet almost every Thursday at Rise N’ Shine on beautiful Macdonell St in beautiful Downtown Guelph. 

If you have an opinion and a hunger for knowledge that is complimented with thirst for input from others, join us. Breezy Breakfast: where everything is Sunny Side Up

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"10C uses placemaking, social enterprise, social finance, social innovation – and food – to create new ways to connect, collaborate and share resources."

Julia Grady, Executive Director & Co-Founder of 10C, gives us the scoop on 10C's history, the unique opportunities it provides for Guelphites, and its role in the Guelph Farmer's Market.

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"I made a promise to you that I wouldn't touch the Greenbelt. I broke that promise. And for that I'm very, very sorry.

“It caused people to question our motives. As a first step, to earn back your trust, I'll be reversing the changes we made and won't make any changes to the Greenbelt in the future.

“Because even if you do something for the right reasons, with the best of intentions, it can still be wrong.”
- Premier "Sorry, not sorry" Doug Ford

Mike Marcolongo of Protect Our Moraine and the Wellington Water Watchers takes us on a deep dive into the Greenbelt Scandal.

For the past few months Mike has been at the forefront of the campaign to right this political, economic, and environmental wrong.  Mike took a leave of absence from his job to devote his time to saving the Greenbelt.

Mike and Phil Allt discuss the Greenbelt, next steps, and future challenges Ontario might face as more developers attempt to initiate deals while getting massages in Las Vegas. 

The truth is stranger than fiction.

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She is the newest member of the Upper Grand District School Board in a new role:  Human Rights and Equity Advisor.

Alicia's goal is to address human rights and equity for students and staff and to promote system-level and organizational change throughout the UGDSB.

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Topics included Guelph's founder John Galt, the protests and counterprotests of September 20th, and, one of Guelph's favourite topics, Parking!

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The challenges that Ontario face are legion; the lack of affordable housing, ever-increasing rents, and the shortage of healthcare workers are at the top of the list.

August was a big month for the Greenbelt land swap scandal.  Mike has plans for three new bills regarding the greenbelt, 400-series highways, and quarries.

Get ready for a lively discussion about the state of our province.

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Under this new model, the companies that produce blue box materials will be required to fully fund and operate the recycling system.

In other solid waste news, Guelph has started the downtown waste project with the following goals:

- to prioritize public space containers for use by pedestrians visiting the downtown, and,
- to implement a dedicated collection strategy for downtown residential, industrial, commercial, and institutional properties.

Check out https://www.haveyoursay.guelph.ca/downtown-waste-project for more details.

Our guest is Cameron Walsh, Division Manager of Solid Waste Resources, Environmental Services, City of Guelph.

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GPS has 196 officers and 91 full-time civilian members.

The GPS Board consists of five people who serve on a part-time basis.

How many police cars are patrolling Guelph at any one point of time?
The answer might surprise you.

Our guests:

Peter McSherry, the chair of the GPS board,
Police chief Gordon Cobey,
and Deputy chief Steve Gill.

We discuss issues related to safety and policing in Guelph:  noise, bike theft, homelessness, and the need to balance the concerns of a variety of communities.

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Erin Caton is Guelph's first non-binary City Councillor.  With her lighthearted, clear, and positive manner, she gives a presentation to explain the different genders and to show the value of respecting how people feel by using preferred pronouns.  The goal is to provide insight, as not everyone feels represented by a gender binary.  Furthermore, we learn about the various cultures that recognize more than one gender.

We touch on english grammar, bigotry, acceptance, and embracing the broad culture of humanity.

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Nectar Tampacopoulos is the general manager of Environmental Services at the City of Guelph.

He outlines many of the practical concerns regarding water conservation, water protection, and water extraction.

What does one do when faced with a water or sewage emergency?

How do water softeners impact water quality?

Will Guelph's water supply sustain a population of over 200,000?

Wayne Fernandes is a Guelph resident who is concerned about litter. He's concerned about plastics, micro plastics, and the total disregard that many drivers have for roadside beauty.  

How can we win the war on litter?

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Floyd Marinescu is our guest.  He explains that a sufficiently high land value tax would:

Quickly bring down housing prices to 2018 levels;
Eliminate speculative incentives bidding up housing prices;
Encourage more construction;
Reduce mortgage debts; and much more.

A tax shift from income taxes to land value taxes would provide tax relief for most households.

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Coming to Guelph sooner:  The Strong Mayors, Building Homes Act.  Will a strong mayor build more homes faster?  Will these homes be affordable?

The Breezy Breakfasters have strong views about both topics.

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Today we hear from Sixties Scoop survivor Mike O'dah ziibing Ashkewe.

Mike tells us what it was like to grow up as a scoop kid with an Ojibway background.

Articulate, positive, and spiritual are all terms that fit Mike.  Mike is a strong and inspiring person who knows how to heal with words, poetry, and humour.

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Some of the highlights include noisy vehicles, water use, dogs, and parking.

Why is the enforcement of some bylaws complaint-driven?
Which bylaws are more actively enforced?

Our guests are:

Doug Godfrey, General Manager of Operations
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Dustin Gronc, Manager of Corporate and Community Safety

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Our guests are Crystal Quartz, a local Drag Performer and Katrina Stephany, a proud Trans Woman, with Erin Caton providing comments from their non-binary perspective.

Crystal gives us a brief history of drag and describes her life as a Drag Queen Performer. Katrina recites her recent original poem about her experiences as a trans woman and helps us understand the current climate faced by the trans community. Erin gives us a succinct definition of non-binary and is unequivocal about their reasons for moving to Guelph including a sense of inclusivity in the Royal City.

Crystal asserts Guelph is indeed a very chill place. You can learn about her events https://crystalquartzevents.com/

For more about Katrina's organization visit https://www.qthumanrightseducationconsulting.com/

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MP Lloyd Longfield and MPP Mike Schreiner are our guests.  

We get the scoop on topics such as housing, gun control, proportional representation, municipal authority, and the Greenbelt.

Both Lloyd and Mike outline the challenges they face at work.

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To date, only 2.2% of emissions - those created by the Corporation of the City of Guelph itself - have been addressed.  Interim climate targets for the entire city of Guelph have not been developed; such targets are crucial for the city to complete its Community Energy Initiative.

Without interim climate targets, it will be nigh on impossible for us Guelphites to reach our 2050 climate goals.

Today, our guest is Evan Ferrari, the Executive Director of eMERGE.

Councillors Allt and Caton share their perspectives.

Get ready for a lively discussion on what has - and what hasn't -  been done regarding interim climate targets in Guelph.

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This week, we are joined by two special LOCAL guests.

Guelph historian Bonnie Durtnall brings us back to the 1900s, describing the colourful characters of Guelph's past and the working conditions in Guelph Industries.  

We learn about who fought to better the lot of the tired, the poor, and the huddled masses, yearning to breathe free.

Brian Holstein regales us with tales of work and play in the time before radio.

Our May Day could not be complete without celebrating prohibition, bootleggers, gangsters, and illegal stills.

Nor could we forget Guelph’s incredible baseball history.  Many do not know that Guelph won the world championship against a team from Ithaca, New York.  According to Brian, there is a special reason to revel in this victory!

Remember:  if you live in it, if you wear it, if you eat it, there’s a very good chance that a worker made it.

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This week on Breezy breakfast we are joined by Danna Evans, General Manager of Culture and Recreation.  Many ideas are offered – everything from a bridge honouring a former City Councillor to a list of 200 things of which Guelph should be proud.

This is also the first hybrid Breezy Breakfast, and we are proud to say it was a success.

Everything - the breakfast served by our favourite waitress Bev at the Rise and Shine restaurant, the usual suspects, the discussion, the sound quality - was top drawer.

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The goal is to have 40% canopy coverage by 2070, sooner if possible!

Our guests are actively branching out to meet this goal.

Trees for Guelph - Lisa MacTaggart
Guelph Urban Forest Friends - Susan Rietschin and Christopher Campbell
Yorklands Green Hub - Norah Chaloner and Lynne Bestir
Roots2Rewards - Kya Mason-Wetherill

The weather on April 22nd was perfect for planting trees.
Clearly, Mother Nature is on board the train to mitigate climate change.

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This episodes guests are:

Anja Gangur - Resilient Entrepreneurs
Stephanie Lam - University of Guelph Toastmasters
Randy Moore, DTM - Speed River Toastmasters
Natasha Janke - Guelph Public Speakers
Morgan Dandie - Town & Gown Toastmasters

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When Bill 23 roared through Ontario last fall, many questions were raised by supporters of municipal democracy, those concerned about urban sprawl, and others who feared it was now open season on urban development and profiteering. 

The "More Homes Built Faster" Act purports to increase the number of affordable housing units; however, the definition of affordable is no longer related to income but rather to market value. In fact, there is nothing in Bill 23 that actually promotes affordable and supportive housing. 

Bill 23 decreases Development, Community Benefit, and Parkland Dedication charges.  This loss of revenue will lead to higher property taxes as cash-strapped municipalities must now pay for the infrastructure, parkland, and neighbourhood amenities that were once the responsibility of developers.

City Staff everywhere are scrambling to make changes that conform to Bill 23 regulations.

Municipalities have been forced to sign housing "pledges" to indicate their commitment to massive increases in housing stock by 2031.

Furthermore, there is great debate over whether Ontario actually needs 1.5 million units of housing by 2031.

Today, we are joined by three City staff members:

Jayne Holmes, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer of Infrastructure, Development and Enterprise Services

Tara Baker, Treasurer and General Manager of Finance

Krista Walkey, General Manager of Planning and Building Services.

They offer their perspectives on Bill 23 and respond to the many thoughtful questions posed by listeners.

We are also joined by Councillors Erin Caton and Phil Allt who provide a political lens on what is clearly the most controversial legislation affecting municipalities in Ontario in over 50 years.

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This week, we focus on the Guelph General Hospital (GGH).

Our guest is Melissa Skinner, VP Patient Services and Chief Nursing Executive at GGH.

Melissa describes the nature of GGH's upgrading efforts, the options available to increase hospital capacity, and the partnerships with other health facilities.

What is the role of the community in funding a hospital?

What is the current capacity of our hospital?

How many people are in hospital purgatory while waiting for spaces to open up in Long Term Care homes?

What about Emergency Care wait times?

How do paramedics help with Emergency Care?

Will the provincial proposal for private clinics help to solve our capacity issues?

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How will the MAT work?

What does it mean for residents?

What effect is expected on Tourism in Guelph?

Our guests give us the scoop.

John Regan: General Manager of Economic Development & Tourism
Alex Jaworiwsky: Manager of Tourism & Destination Development
Hilary McCann: Destination Marketing Lead, Guelph Chamber of Commerce

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Join us on an eclectic journey as we explore urban farming, biodynamics, animism, and the relationships between Mother Earth and everything she sustains.

We kick off this episode by asking:  what is soeurcery?

Our guest is Karen Houle:  Poet, Philosopher, Compost Queen, Gardening Guru, and founder of The Art of Soil Collective.

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When does the City ask for public input?
How much weight is given to public input in decision-making processes?
One thing is clear:  Community Engagement is an iterative process.

Currently, the City is re-examining the way it conducts Community Engagement.  If you have questions or comments, please visit:

https://www.haveyoursay.guelph.ca/community-engagement-framework-and-policy-update

Our guests from the City of Guelph are:

Glen Lombard, Manager, Community Engagement
and
Tracy Suerich, Community Engagement Coordinator

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Horeen Hassan gives us an overview of that online conference.

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Fast forward 50 years:  while some seasonal workers continue to be part of an extended family, others endure appalling conditions.  Furthermore, their wages are garnished by middlemen who arrange the work placements.  Clearly, Canada's Temporary Foreign Worker Program needs to be closely examined and updated.

Our guest today is Gabriel Allahdua, the author of Harvesting Freedom:  The Life of a Migrant Worker in Canada.

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Our guest are:

Reg Russwurm, Manager of Design and Construction

and

Stacey Laughlin, Downtown Revitalization Advisor

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Our topic today is Food Insecurity.  What causes it and who suffers from it?  What are the solutions?  Today we are joined by community members who deliver everything from fresh produce to hot cooked meals to those who would otherwise go hungry.

Barb McPhee explains how the North End Harvest Market - in conjunction with the Guelph Neighbourhood Support Group - provides fresh produce to many people.

We also hear from the Executive Director of Chalmers, Vicki Olatundun.  Chalmers takes a different approach to both food insecurity and the provision of personal hygiene products.

Mark Anderson is Managing Director of Royal City Mission (The Mission).  Each day The Mission provides cooked meals and warmth to more than 100 people, many of whom are living rough.  Mark points out other features of the Mission’s work.  Of particular interest is a new project for which funding is currently being sought:  a bathroom and bathing facility.

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Host Jeff Stager talks with Henriette Thompson and Kevin Thomason about the impacts of Bill 23 and the opening of the Greenbelt on the Region of Waterloo.

Five Musical interludes - including the clever Ontario Greenbelt Rap Song - remind us of how important it is to fight for Ontario's natural resources.

The last chance to comment on the province's plans to amend the Official Plans of the County of Wellington and the Regional Municipality of Waterloo is January 4th at 11:59 pm.

Google ERO Regional Waterloo and ERO Wellington County to show your support for local democracy.

MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD.

MAKE THE FORD GOVERNMENT FACE ITS CRISIS OF LEGITIMACY.