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Looking for Guelph political discussion? The Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour is the 60 to 75 minute audio version of Guelph’s weekly ”Breezy Breakfast” community meetings. Each week we invite guests to discuss issues of interest to Guelph residents.
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Monday May 08, 2023
Monday May 08, 2023
May 1st is International Worker's Day, a day to honour the activists who fight for proper working conditions, not the least of which being an 8-hour work day and a 5-day work week.
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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Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Guelph has its 200th birthday on April 23, 2027.
Many residents are eager to make this bicentennial the best party ever.
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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Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Happy Earth Day, 2023!
Did you know Guelph has a One Canopy Tree Planting Strategy for 2024 - 2028?
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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BREEZY BREAKFAST IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS.
ZOOMING AND PODCASTING ARE NOT FREE.
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and we can work it out.
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
When you hear someone give a great speech, do you wonder how they do it?
Chances are you are hearing from someone who has experience as a Toastmaster.
Toastmasters International has been in continuous operation for 99 years, as a non-profit educational organization helping people from diverse backgrounds become more confident speakers, communicators, and leaders. Currently in 144 countries around the world, with more than 280,000 members, Toastmasters has helped millions become better speakers and leaders.
Join us as we hear from members of five Guelph Toastmasters Clubs and how membership has helped each of them in their lives. Maybe you'll want to become a member too!
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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BREEZY BREAKFAST IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS.
ZOOMING AND PODCASTING ARE NOT FREE.
Support us via e-transfer to breezybullhorn@gmail.com
OR, if you are old-school like me,
Email us at breezybullhorn@gmail.com
and we can work it out.
NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL.
Monday Apr 03, 2023
Monday Apr 03, 2023
March is going out like a lion which is appropriate for the topic today: Bill 23.
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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BREEZY BREAKFAST IS RUN BY VOLUNTEERS.
ZOOMING AND PODCASTING ARE NOT FREE.
Support us via e-transfer to breezybullhorn@gmail.com
OR, if you are old-school like me,
Email us at breezybullhorn@gmail.com
and we can work it out.
NO DONATION IS TOO SMALL.
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Last week we discussed the state of the healthcare system in Guelph.
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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Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
The healthcare crisis is worldwide and the challenge is to find both global and local solutions. At Breezy Breakfast, we encourage frank and open discussion with guests who share their expertise. We hope that our discussion provokes thoughtful engagement on an issue that affects us all.
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Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Guelph will soon collect a Municipal Accommodation Tax (MAT).
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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Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
International Women's Day is on March 8th, 2023.
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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Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
It's February 23rd, and today we're participating in a conversation about Community Engagement in Guelph.
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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