Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour

Episode 34: International Women's Day

On Thursday, March 4, we were honoured to have MPP Laura Mae Lindo, Omelnisaa Hassan Elfaki, and Professor Karen Houle on as our special guests, who led us in recognition of International Women's Day. It was an excellent back-and-forth between the guests, on a multitude of topics, including Omelnisaa's land-based work here in Guelph.

 

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Episode 33: Krista Walkey

On Thursday, February 25, the City of Guelph's new General Manager of Planning and Building Services, Krista Walkey, appeared as a guest to talk about all things planning. Want to hear about inclusionary zoning? The city's planning goals? The inner workings of City Hall's planning department? If yes, then this might be your episode.

 

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Episode 32: Open Mic!

On Thursday, February 18, we came back to the open mic, where Breezy audience members were invited to collaboratively influence the flow of conversation.

In this open mic, we covered a lot of ground. We started with a discourse on remote voting methods, in light of the City Council decision to accept mail-in voting and reject online options (for now), and eventually moved into a long discussion on supportive housing, with contributors outlining the difference between a municipal housing strategy vs. what is possible with larger scales. Other topics touched on include debunking a conspiracy theory, radon gas infiltration, an idea for repurposing land near the Two Rivers for Indigenous interests, and supporting our neighbours who struggle with addictions and isolation.

 

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Episode 31: State of the City

On this episode, recorded February 11, 2021, Guelph Mayor Cam Guthrie appeared for a summary of the 2021 State of the City address he delivered at a Chamber of Commerce virtual event, and then was questioned by the Breezy Breakfast crowd. This episode starts off with a conversation between our meeting moderator Dustin Brown and Mandy Hiscocks from Guelph OPIRG, during which they sum up the meeting and reflect on the value of Breezy Breakfast.

 

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Episode 30: Land Back and Governance

On this episode, recorded January 28, 2021, we welcome special guests Skyler Williams of 1492 Land Back Lane, and Guelph local Bruce Weaver. The breakfast theme is governance systems -- specifically, how do Indigenous governance systems and Settler governance systems clash? What are the consequences and lessons to be learned of Land Back and colonial conflict? And what are the implications for us as individuals and as a community?

 

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Episode 29: Growth, Sprawl, and Greenbelts

Special guests Mike Marcolongo and James Fisher speak about the need to manage growth sustainably, both in Guelph and the Greenbelt.

Episode 28: The future of Conservation Authorities

MPP Mike Schreiner, Conservation Authority advocate Bill Mungall, and Mississaugas of the Credit Elder Nancy Rowe speak about the threats the Ford Government has posed to Conservation Authorities and green spaces.

Episode 27: Open Mic!

Our monthly session where those participating on the weekly Zoom call can introduce their own topics for discussion. This one covered Heritage, Covid, Ward Boundaries, and a report on the PIN Network's Snow Angel Program.

Episode 26: Bonnie Durtnall speaks about Guelph's Labour history

Local historian and expert on labour issues focuses on the Great Depression with our labour history, and then relates it to what's happening now. 

Episode 25: Dr. Anne-Marie Zajdlik

Dr. Anne-Marie Zjlick speaks about her experience working first with AIDs/HIV and now with the current covid pandemic. Features vital information about the impending vaccine roll out.