Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour

Episode 205: Making Change in Guelph

Today's Breezy Breakfast topic is a bit of a play on words.  Our guests represent groups that are dedicated to making positive changes in the communities they serve.  Alas, these groups rely heavily on donations:  fundraising isn't the easiest way to make ¢hange.

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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Episode 204: Accessible Athletics in Guelph

This week on Breezy Breakfast, we hear from gold medalist Giovanni DeSero who is the Head Coach of the Royal City Boccia Rollers, a new program coming in 2025.

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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Episode 203: Royal City Science

Today we're talking science with Dr. Joanne O'Meara, a Physics professor at the University of Guelph and co-founder of Royal City Science (RCS).

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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Episode 202: Rollicking Reads and Fantastic Films

Are you ready to talk about books and movies?

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.

Episode 201: Strong Mayor's Budget

This week on Breezy Breakfast, Mayor Cam Guthrie and Deputy CAO Trevor Lee answer questions about this year's controversial City budget.  Tara Baker, Colleen Clack-Bush, and Jayne Holmes provide backup.

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.

 

Episode 200: Human Trafficking in Guelph and abroad

This week on Breezy Breakfast we learn about human trafficking in Guelph and beyond.

From the Guelph Police Service, our guests are:

 

Chief Gord Cobey,

Inspector Jeimy Karavelus,

Detective Staff Sergeant Melanie Clark, and

Detective Sergeant James Graham.

They help us to understand exactly what human trafficking is and how it is related to domestic violence and immigration.

 

How do the police approach this devastating crime?
What are their goals, and what challenges do they face in terms of budgeting and resource allocation?

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Episode 199: A Breezy Breakfast Spooktacular!

Welcome to another Breezy Breakfast.

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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Episode 198: Quintessential and Quiz Questions about Guelph

Welcome to another Breezy Breakfast.
Today we field questions pertaining to Guelph:  housing, voting, water, and much more.

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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Episode 197: Guelph's New CAO

This week on Breezy Breakfast we're joined by newly minted Chief Administrative Officer Tara Baker. Ms. Baker has been hired as CAO after fourteen years of working at the City of Guelph in various financial roles, the last of which being City Treasurer.

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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Episode 195: The Niska Lands

Today on Breezy Breakfast, we talk about the Niska Lands.  The Grand River Conservation Authority is beginning the process to designate as surplus an 8 hectare field south of Niska Road.

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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