Longtime London, Ontario media personality Craig Needles talks about the biggest stories in the Forest City with local newsmakers and commentators.
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Welcome to Broken Needles Podcast, where amazing things happen. Our podcasts covers current events, politics, pop culture, music, battle rap and much much more. Tune in and send any feedback you may have to the brokenneedlespodcast@gmail.com. Thank you for subscribing and taking this journey with us. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/broken-needles-podcast/support
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Join Chris Clarke and a variety of guests as they explore the challenges and opportunities of the American Southwest's fragile ecosystems. Engaging interviews with experts, activists, and advocates on conservation, land management, and environmental justice. Science and sentiment, politics and philosophy, hiking and history, culture and creativity all go into defending the desert. Be forewarned: We are out to recruit you to the cause.
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Donnie, a tattoo artist and Jerry, a retired sheriff's deputy, Eric Welsh, a pro bow hunter, and Mike, a comedian, talk current events and interview people from all walks of life. A comedy show from a man's perspective. Unedited, uncensored, unfiltered. Listener Discretion Advised
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Episode 262: Friday Round Table with Jennifer Dunn, Mojdeh Cox and Ryan Gauss
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Craig is back from vacation! He welcomed London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn, political insider Ryan Gauss and activist Mojdeh Cox to the Covent Garden Market studio to talk about the issues of the week. They discussed Pierre Poilievre's bizarre stop at an extremist protest in Atlantic Canada, a local Conservative MP being…
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In this 50th episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke reflects on the importance of protecting the desert and the need for more desert activists. He discusses the challenges faced by the desert, including resource extraction and the loss of news media coverage. Clarke emphasizes the role of the podcast in providing information and insp…
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With some big planning applications in front of London city council in the next few weeks, there's questions about how people in the city will get around. Do we have the transit infrastructure in west London to build large residential complexes on Wonderland Road? Councillor Sam Trosow joins Craig to share his thoughts. The Craig Needles Podcast is…
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In this episode host Chris Clarke shares his recent visit to the Amargosa Basin, highlighting the stunning wildflower bloom and the importance of supporting local communities. He also presents three captivating desert stories, including the self-awareness of bursage plants, the connection between humans and coyotes, and the deceptive allure of dese…
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Episode 260: Setting the record straight on the London Public Library
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Amid some media sniping between London City Hall and the London Public Library, Craig chats with chief librarian Michael Ciccone about the issues between the two sides. What's going on with Sunday hours? Will library branches have to close? Is there enough cash to fix leaking ceilings and other issues? They tackle all those questions and more. The …
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Episode 259: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Scott Collyer and John Fyfe-Millar
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It's the first ever Friday Round Table from the Covent Garden Market studio! Craig welcomes London budget chair Elizabeth Peloza, political insider Scott Collyer and former city councillor John Fyfe-Millar to the new recording space to talk about the issues of the week including questions about transit in west London, exactly how high London buildi…
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Ahead of The Forest City London Music Awards, founder and chair Mario Circelli joins Craig on the podcast. They talk about the awards, London's music culture and what we as a city could be doing better to grow that culture. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.…
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Episode 257: Friday Round Table with Steve Lehman, Jeff Preston and Carol Dyck
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes London city councillor Steve Lehman, disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston and former Green Party candidate Carol Dyck to the studio to breakdown the issues of the week. The panel discusses a potential homeless hub location on Wellington Road, the London Public Library's funding, Doug Ford's desire t…
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S3E10: Can the Wilson's Phalarope Save the Great Salt Lake?
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Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking episode of "90 Miles from Needles," the Desert Protection podcast, we journey with the host to the shores of the rapidly shrinking Great Salt Lake and the steps of the Utah State Capitol. We delve into the urgent efforts led by advocates and scientists to save the critical ecosystem of the lake and protect…
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London North Centre Liberal MP Peter Fragiskatos chats with Craig in the studio about the increase in carbon pricing on April 1st. Was this the right time to increase a tax as Canadians are dealing with an affordability crisis? They also discuss the federal government's $1-billion announcement on funding school lunches and whether that should be pr…
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London city councillors are about to order a performance audit of the London Transit Commission. Routes, systems, executive performance and more will all be under the microscope. How's that going over at the commission? Commission chair Stephanie Marentette joins Craig for an honest discussion about whether the system is good enough (it isn't), wha…
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In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke reflects on the significance of the Avi Kwa Ame National Monument in Nevada. He shares personal stories of his deep connection to the desert landscape and the transformative power it holds. The episode also includes excerpts from the ceremony celebrating th…
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Episode 254: Bonnie Crombie on Ford, housing, ODSP and more
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On a special Saturday edition of the podcast, Ontario Liberal Party leader bonnie Crombie joins Craig in the studio. They discuss the upcoming Lambton-Kent-Middlesex by-election, Doug Ford's anti-fourplex takes, the housing crisis, Ontario Works and ODSP rates and more. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by the Covent Garden Market and Downtown L…
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Episode 253: Friday Round Table with Steve Cordes, Sarah Browning and A.J. Wray
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by Y.O.U. Executive Director Steve Cordes, political insider Sarah Browning and PhD candidate A.J. Wray to breakdown the biggest stories of the week. They start with Doug Ford's comments on fourplexes in Ontario and how it may run counter to federal Conservative messaging. Then, they …
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The US is a step closer to banning TikTok. What will that mean in Canada? And for people who make their living on that site? And is TikTok really any worse than apps like Facebook, Instagram or YouTube? Craig welcomes Dr. Anabel Quan-Haase, from the Faculty of Media and Information Studies at Western, to the podcast to breakdown those questions and…
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In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles," host Chris Clarke interviews Myles Traphagen, a conservationist and scientist working with The Wildlands Network. They discuss the impact of the border wall on wildlife and the environment, as well as the artificial humanitarian crisis at the US-Mexico border. Traphagen highlights the need for a more huma…
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Episode 251: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Kelly Ziegner and Jared Zaifman
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On this week's Friday Round Table, the Craig is joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, Elgin-Middlesex United Way CEO Kelly Ziegner and London Home Builder's Association CEO Jared Zaifman to tackle the top stories of the week. The discuss whether building is happening fast enough in London, the province not giving the city housing funding, the …
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Episode 250: Mike Moffatt and the Blueprint for Better and More Housing
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Economist Mike Moffatt joins Craig to talk about the new report from the Task Force for Housing and Climate, called the Blueprint for Better and More Housing. Canada needs homes. And we need them fast. How do we get them? Mike goes over recommendations for federal, provincial, and municipal governments. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downt…
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Episode 249: Friday Round Table with Jennifer Dunn, Jessie Rodger and Ryan Gauss
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn, ANOVA Executive Director Jessie Rodger and political insider Ryan Gauss. They talk about whether encampments are part of the "fabric" of London - as a city staffer said this week. Also, increased CCTV in the downtown core and whether…
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S3E7: Saving the Chihuahuan Desert with Frontera Land Alliance
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Discover the beauty and biodiversity of the Chihuahuan Desert in this episode of "90 Miles from Needles, the Desert Protection Podcast." Host Chris Clarke explores the challenges of conserving this vast desert, primarily located in Mexico but also extending into Texas and New Mexico. He speaks with Janae Reneaud Field, Kathia Gonzalez, and Rocio Ro…
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Episode 248: New Covent Garden Market studio, male breast cancer awareness
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The Craig Needles Podcast and Classic Rock 98.1 have a new home! The new, extra studio is at the Covent Garden Market, in the heart of London's entertainment district. Market GM Amy Shackleton and John Fyfe-Millar, the market's board chair, joined Craig on the podcast to discuss the new partnership and the exciting days ahead. Then, Brian Lynch, a …
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Episode 247: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Mojdeh Cox and Carol Dyck
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The hot debate surrounding the city's budget is the big topic on this week's Friday Round Table. Craig is joined in the studio by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, activist Mojdeh Cox and former Green party candidate Carol Dyck to break it all down. The group also discusses budget problems at the Thames Valley District School Board and Brian Mulrone…
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In this episode, host Chris Clarke shares an excerpt from his book in progress about the Joshua tree, the signature plant of the Mojave Desert. He reflects on his experiences in the desert, the balance of nature, and the kinship of all life. With vivid descriptions of the desert landscape and personal anecdotes, Clarke explores the connection betwe…
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Episode 246: Chief Thai Truong and Board Chair Ali Chahbar on policing in London
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As debate over London's policing budget intensifies and council gets set to make a decision, London Police Chief Thai Truong and London Police Services Board chair Ali Chahbar join Craig in the studio to discuss the sticker shock felt by some in the community over the $672-million price tag. What will be the markers to show this sort of expenditure…
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Episode 245: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Jeremy McCall and Scott Kitching
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, former council candidate Jeremy McCall and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching. They discuss the man who killed four members of Our London Family being found to be a terrorist, the final week of a tumultuous London budget process, and h…
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Join host Chris Clarke as he explores the proposed Great Bend of the Gila National Monument with advocates Skylar Begay and Mike Quigley. They discuss the importance of protecting this pristine Sonoran Desert landscape, rich in cultural and natural history. With the threat of encroaching development and destructive recreation, the establishment of …
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Episode 244: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, Ryan Gauss and Nathan Caranci
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined on the panel by former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, and political insiders Ryan Gauss and Nathan Caranci. They discuss the city's budget Hunger Games (Craig's words) and whether having agencies openly lobby council is a good thing. Then they look at the upcoming by-election in Lambton-…
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Episode 243: J Stevens on the state of radio and a new show
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J Stevens is the new morning show host on Classic Rock 98.1! J and Rubino launches this week, and J sat down with Craig to talk about his new role, the state of the radio industry and how local radio still matters. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.저자 Blackburn Media
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Episode 242: Friday Round Table with A.J. Wray, Scott Collyer and Shawna Lewkowitz
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Craig is joined by a panel of PhD candidate A.J. Wray, political insider Scott Collyer and former federal NDP candidate Shawna Lewkowitz. They talked about London's budget priorities - from police, to transit, to libraries - as well as the future of media after the news of another round of massive layoffs at Bell. The Craig Needles Podcast is power…
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The London Police budget ask is a massive $672-million dollars. Do they need all of that money to keep the city safe, as their chief and board have said? Where could they find cuts? Former London Police officer and current professor at King's University College Dr. Lesley Bikos joins the podcast to share her thoughts. The Craig Needles Podcast is p…
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S3E4: Nevada Supreme Court Upholds Water Protections for Desert Wildlife
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In this episode, host Chris Clarke speaks with Patrick Donnelly of the Center for Biological Diversity about a significant victory in the Nevada Supreme Court regarding water rights. They discuss the case of Coyote Springs, a proposed city in the desert that would have a detrimental effect on the Muddy River and its endangered species. The court ru…
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Episode 240: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Steve Cordes and Jared Zaifman
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, Y.O.U. Executive Director Steve Cordes and London Home Builder's Association C.E.O. Jared Zaifman. They discuss the $672-million police budget ask and the London Police Association statement blasting "defund the police zealots", as well as Mayor Josh Morgan'…
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Former Knight Alex Formenton, along with four current NHL players, have turned themselves in to London Police amid the 2018 Hockey Canada sex assault case. What's next? How long will it take until we get some answers? How does the civil settlement impact the criminal case? Defense lawyer Alison Craig discusses on this edition of the podcast.…
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S3E3: The Fight Against Flamingo 640; How a Community Stood Up to Big Development
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In this episode, host Chris Clarke discusses the successful fight against a proposed glamping project called Flamingo 640 in the California desert. Clarke is joined by community member Caroline Partamian, former president of the Homestead Valley Community Council Justin Merino, and Luke Basulto from the National Parks Conservation Association. They…
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Episode 238: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Jennifer Dunn and Mojdeh Cox
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City of London budget chair Elizabeth Peloza, London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn and activist Mojdeh Cox join Craig for this week's Friday Round Table. They discuss the Mayor's State of the City address, the police budget, the reported plan by London Police to arrest five members of the 2018 Canadian World Junior team and…
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In the middle of a housing crisis, London needs development. But can that development be environmentally friendly? On the heels of a conversation at city hall, councillor Skylar Franke and London Home Builder's Association CEO Jared Zaifman join Craig to breakdown what the city wants to do and how it could work for developers.…
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S3E2: Biden's Plan to Turn the Desert into a Solar Energy Complex
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The Draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement for Utility-Scale Solar energy development is shaping the future of solar in the western United States. In this episode, host Chris Clarke explores the different alternatives proposed in the draft and their potential impact on public lands. He discusses the exclusion areas, the size of land avai…
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Episode 236: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Roger Caranci and A.J. Wray
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, former city councillor Roger Caranci and PhD candidate A.J. Wray. They breakdown compensation for London City Councillors and what the future should look like, as well as an open meetings violation found by the Ontario Ombudsman and Doug Ford's plan…
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Episode 235: Hidden costs of Service Ontario's Staples move
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Doug Ford's government has announced a pilot project that will see Service Ontario kiosks be located within Staples and Wal-Mart stores. Critics have said the plan would end good jobs and send provincial tax dollars to major US corporations. But, some advocates are worried about legal outcomes for low income Ontarians. Jamie Hildebrand, Executive D…
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S3E1: Four Books That Will Change How You See The Desert
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In this episode of "90 Miles from Needles: The Desert Protection Podcast," host Chris Clarke introduces four books that will challenge preconceptions about the desert. The first book, "The Arid Lands: History, Power, and Knowledge" by Diana K. Davis, challenges the notion that deserts are wastelands in need of development. The second book, "Peoples…
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Episode 234: Friday Round Table with Jeff Preston, Carol Dyck and Scott Kitching
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston, former Green party candidate Carol Dyck and Blackburn Media news manager Scott Kitching. They discuss raises at city hall during a time of budget pressures, a positive report about homelessness in the London and whether a new series of complain…
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Does London have a renoviction problem? What rights to landlords have and when do those rights get blurred by taking advantage of loopholes in the system? Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis joins the podcast to talk about his plan to reduce the number of tenants getting kicked out of their homes while landlords renovate.…
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Indwell is a name we hear a lot in the news, as they're building housing for people with mental health challenges in London and other cities. How does the charity work? What are their housing goals? Indwell Regional manager Natasha Thuemler and homelessness advocate Dr. Abe Oudshoorn join Craig to discuss Indwell, the state of the housing crisis an…
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S2E16: Protecting Desert Bighorn Sheep from Habitat Loss and Disease
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About The Guest(s): Dr. Christina Aiello is a bighorn sheep biologist and research associate with Oregon State University. She has dedicated her career to studying and conserving desert wildlife, particularly desert tortoises and desert bighorn sheep. With a focus on the Mojave Desert region, Dr. Aiello's research examines the impacts of habitat lo…
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Episode 231: Friday Round Table with Kelly Ziegner, Ryan Gauss and John Fyfe-Millar
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It's the final podcast of 2023! Craig is joined in the studio by United Way Elgin-Middlesex CEO Kelly Ziegner, political insider Ryan Gauss and former city councillor John Fyfe-Millar for the Friday Round Table. The discuss council reprimanding Susan Stevenson following a report from the Integrity Commissioner, the cyberattack on the London Public …
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Episode 230: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Jennifer Dunn and Jared Zaifman
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn and London Home Builder's Association CEO Jared Zaifman. They talked about the Integrity Commissioner recommending a reprimand for Susan Stevenson, the challenges in the city's upcoming multi-year budg…
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Episode 229: Integrity Commissioner recommends reprimand for Susan Stevenson
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London's Integrity Commissioner says that councillor Susan Stevenson has broken the city's council code of conduct. What does that mean at 300 Dufferin? What will the result of the December 19th vote be Craig shares his thoughts on this solo episode of the podcast.저자 Blackburn Media
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Episode 228: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Steve Holland and Scott Kitching
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by former city councillor Cheryl Miller, CUPE Local 101 President Steve Holland and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching. They tackle the city's key priorities at budget time, the debate over whether planning staff should be working from home and the impact that has on building…
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Episode 227: Breaking down Pierre Poilievre’s ”Housing Hell”
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Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre - with his party already surging in the the polls - has released a documentary about housing prices in Canada. The 15 minute video was posted to his X account and it has already been viewed millions of times. What did he get right? Which parts are misleading? Mike Moffatt, an economist and the founding dir…
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Episode 226: Friday Round Table with Jessie Rodger, Kelly Elliott and Scott Collyer
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig and the panel breakdown the stories about a fire at a a homeless encampment in south London and what raises for London Police officers could mean for the city's budget. Then, they share some quick takes about federal (the Trudeau Liberals and the NDP are neck and neck in the latest polls) and provincial poli…
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