Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour

Episode 16: Open mic!

Once a month or so the Breezy Online Breakfast hosts an 'open mic'- no guests or topics. We leave it up to the participants on the Zoom meeting to discuss issues that are important to them. This episode covers permanent supportive housing, our housing crisis, overnight parking and mobility bus service! 

Episode 15: Re-opening Guelph's public schools

Martha MacNeil, chair of the Upper Grand District School Board, School Superintendent Gary Slater, Catholic Board Union Rep Mark Berardine and concerned parents discuss the impact that Covid has had on school re-openings.

Episode 14: Can Metrolinx tell us what to do?

With special guest MP Matthew Green we're exploring the Controversial Metrolinx/Go Train plans for expanding their service in Guelph that would involve road closures and Park expropriation. 

Episode 13: The ongoing debate about a new Guelph Central Library

With special guests-chief Librarian Steve Kraft, councillor Cathy Downer and library advocate Heena Mistry with added input from councillor Leanne Caron and more

Episode 12: City Council Composition Review

A discussion about potential changes to Guelph City council composition and ward boundaries, with Deputy City clerk Dylan McMahon and Democracy Guelph representative Kevin Bowman.

Episode 11: Child care in the pandemic

Donna Lero and Luisa Artuso speak about the need for child care and challenges of securing it under COVID-19 conditions in Guelph and throughout the country.

Episode 10: Rapid Response Project with the Guelph Civic Museum & the Guelph Black Heritage Society

Dawn Owen from the Guelph Civic Museum, and Kween Kay from the Guelph Black Heritage Society will be talking about their efforts to document Guelph's history under COVID-19 and the recent protests against systemic racism.

Episode 9: What students are saying about education in the time of COVID-19

Guelph-based university and high school students discuss the challenges of returning to school in the fall during the pandemic.

Episode 8: Budgeting in a crisis -- Austerity or Investment?

A discussion of the idea floated by some Guelph politicians to enact a 0% municipal budget increase. Featuring panelists Guelph Councillor Leanne Caron, Chief Librarian for the Guelph Public Library Steve Kraft, Bookshelf co-founder Doug Minett, and Julia Grady from 10C. 

Episode 7: Fighting evictions with Guelph Renters Union & Housing Advocates

The newly formed Guelph Renters Union and Housing Advocates (GRUHA) discuss tenants' rights, the housing crisis, Bill 184, evictions and tenant solidarity. Featuring Dustin Brown, Lilly Bent, and Kinnery Chaparrel.