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Perspectives on City Management

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The Texas City Management Association (TCMA) presents Perspectives on City Management, a podcast about the people who work hard every day to keep Texas cities running smoothly. In each episode we sit down with city managers and other municipal public servants to discuss the business of local government, and the professionals who make it work. Show topics include Diversity, Equity and Inclusion; City Management; Economic Development; Quality of Life; Next Generation of Leaders; and TCMA initi ...
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Join in every week to hear self-proclaimed guru Stephen bring special guests seen on Comedy Central, Netflix, Conan, The Impractical Jokers, Joe Rogan, or your local comedy venue to help break down inspirational quotes made by robots, answer questions found from the internet, read 1-star reviews to help businesses, and more to elevate your mind, heart, and chuckle box. It's self-help for the helpless. Send questions: acomedyadvicepodcast@gmail.com Instagram: @acomedyadvicepodcast Patreon: ht ...
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The energy revolution is coming, and it's all hands on deck. Amplifying the expertise of the leaders in the new energy economy and inviting diverse voices to the table, we'll talk solar power, battery storage and battery alternatives, microgrids, renewable energy, distributed energy architectures, energy policy, energy equity, and all things energy. I'm your host, Amy Simpkins, renewable energy CEO (and Rocket Scientist) and I am passionate about creating sustainable change. I believe that a ...
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Projections from the province of Ontario show they believe London's population could be 880,000 by 2051 - while the region could be home to 2.63-million people. Are we ready for it? What do we need to do? Economist Mike Moffatt - a founding director of the Place Centre and co-host of the Missing Middle podcast - joins Craig to share his thoughts. T…
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In this week’s episode, the boys get straight onto the hot topic at the moment – the conflicts in the middle east. They then discuss what they believe the market is likely to do in the next couple days. Will the markets keep rallying or will there be some profit taking? The boys discuss the current demand for soft and milling wheats. Should growing…
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A busy week in news! Craig is joined in the studio by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, and two former city councillors - Cheryl Miller and Roger Caranci. They talk about the latest changes at the executive level at the Thames Valley District School Board, London leading the nation in downtown commercial vacancy rate, the somewhat controversial ArkA…
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The Kingston Art Tour is all about becoming part of the art. Local artist Joanne Gervais wanted to create a uniquely eclectic range of art experiences for people to enjoy around town. Among the many cultural events on the Kingston Art Tour will be an encounter with Vikings. These ones have come not from Scandinavia, but rather from Gatineau. Host N…
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Forty children in Kawartha Lakes and Haliburton are waiting for a Big Brother or Sister. The local agency says it's had to pause intake because of a lack of volunteers and a shortage of funding. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Janice Balfour, the executive director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kawartha-Lakes Haliburton, about the shortage. We've been bri…
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The changes at the Thames Valley District School Board continue, as three more high level executives are either on leave or no longer with the board. Craig shares his thoughts. Then, did you see that video of a City of London garbage truck backing into a car? Rebekkah Wilkin, the woman who was driving the car, joins Craig on the podcast to explain …
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On this episode of Random Encounter, it's time to chat about some recent game compilations! Game compilations are not only a fantastic way to re-experience older games, but they also offer excellent value for your money! Even if the games are a little old, you're still getting multiple games for the price of one. And if you're lucky, the developer …
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In this week’s episode we have our European commentator return to grace us with his presence and culture. Our special guest this week is Scott Wellcome who is the director of grain risk management and sourcing for the Goodmills Group. The boys discuss the European wheat being imported into the UK. Andrew quizzes Scott on the impact geopolitical eve…
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We turned our attention to three big stories this week: Tara Dower's new FKT on the Appalachian Trail, the controversy over Camille Herron's Wikipedia edits, and the two press releases from the Boston Athletic Association regarding entry into the Boston Marathon. We had a lot to say about each of them, including hearing Michelle's first-hand accoun…
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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by disability advocate Dr. Jeff Preston, police researcher Dr. Lesley Bikos and London Home Builders Association CEO Jared Zaifman. They talk about the latest at London Health Sciences Centre, where the board has been axed an replaced by David Musyj - who is now supervisor. Then, they look at the l…
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The London Children's Museum - a gem in the city - is in the middle of a big move from their Wharncliffe Road location to a new spot at 100 Kellogg Lane. One problem: They're just short of their fundraising goals to get the doors open. They're asking for the community's help to raise $1,000,000 to finalize their move by the end of the year., Execut…
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Municipalities are using different approaches to entice doctors to come to their town sometimes with big signing bonuses,houses, and even golf club memberships. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Peterborough healthcare advancement coordinator, Lori Richey, about what the city is offering. The 16th annual Kingston Writersfest begins this week with a new twist…
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A Kincardine monument to Dr. Solomon Secord has been dismantled, after a year-long public debate about his complicated history. But another monument, to the same doctor, will remain up. Host Navnanwa gets to the bottom of the weird situation while talking with the mayor of Kincardine, Kenneth Craig. Bradford council voted 5 to 4 during a committee …
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In this weeks episode, Andrew, Ben & Webby talk about the issues Dewing Grain faces as an independent merchant in an industry dominated by multinationals. The boys then discuss the current conflicts in Europe and the Middle East and their potential effects on the grain market. They also talk about the risks of tendering on the futures market and ho…
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This weekend, friend of the podcast Tara Dower (from Episode 293) is going to be finishing the Appalachian Trail in what is likely to be a Fastest Known Time! Michelle will be there to watch the end of Tara's run, but before we sent her off, we talked a bit about where we are, what our fall plans look like, and how we're doing on our resolutions so…
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The Ontario Liberals are having their AGM in London, so leader Bonnie Crombie stopped by the Covent Garden Market studio to talk about the rebuild of party and some key provincial issues. Craig asked her about education funding in the wake of the ongoing problems at the Thames Valley District School Board, bike lanes, and whether we may seen an ear…
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The Ontario PCs held on to their seat in the Bay of Quinte yesterday with candidate Tyler Allsopp pulling in close to 39 per cent of the vote. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Hollie Pratt-Campbell, co-publisher of Quinteist, about the results. The music symphony, Tracing Colville, is being celebrated in the Netherlands’ 80th anniversary of the Liberation. …
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The London Police Services Board is standing by the decision to spend $104,000 on Navigator - a PR firm who has worked with lots of high profile clients. A member of that board - Mayor Josh Morgan - joins Craig on the podcast to talk about the broader implications of that spending. Will the London Transit Commission feel they have to hire Navigator…
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Student consultations at the Trillium Lakelands District School Board last spring showed that kids felt that their learning was being disrupted by bullying. Host Nav Nanwa spoke with Wes Hahn, the director of learning with the Trillium Lakelands District School Board, about how they plan to tackle this problem area. Rod Carley's “RUFF” tackles a fi…
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New data says that the Peterborough Wolfe Street "bridge housing" is making a difference. City council heard recently that police calls to the former unhoused encampment site are down 96% since the modular cabins went in. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Debbie Carriere, executive director of the Elizabeth Fry Society of Peterborough, to help break down all…
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So, how did that TVDSB executive trip to Toronto happen, anyway? Beth Mai, the Chair of the Board of Trustees, joins Craig on the podcast to share her side of that story, and talk about the reaction parents and teachers have had to the cost of the jaunt 17 executives took to the SkyDome Hotel being revealed. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by …
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Turkey Farmers of Canada are looking to bring Thanksgiving to new Canadian citizens that are unfamiliar with the thanksgiving tradition. How do they do it? Well, it's all happening through a turkey contest!. We spoke to Liam Lewis, chef ambassador for the national industry contest, about the upcoming event. Following the recent violent act at the I…
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On this episode of Random Encounter, Jono and Hilary geek out over a fantastic book focusing on the localization of beloved indie RPG, Undertale. Video game localizations have come a long way since the days of spoony bards. When we usually think about game localization, we think Japanese to English. But what about the other way around? Legends of L…
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The London Police Services Board is under fire after, as per a story in the London Free Press, they spent more than $100,000 on Navigator to do communications surrounding their massive $672-million ask during the most recent budget cycle at city hall. Why did they do it? Why choose Navigator, a rather infamous PR provider, of all firms? Board chair…
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This week's episode is a bitesize episode with Andrew first going over the upcoming podcast walk. Andrew then gives his weekly update on the market and gives the values that Dewing Grain is currently offering. The What3Words for this months farm walk are Cork, Accented, Colt. We look forward to seeing you there at 13.30 on Tuesday 24th September! H…
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We got the receipts for the TVDSB's jaunt to Toronto, and the numbers aren't good. $38,444.22 for 18 executives to meet at the SkyDome hotel and maybe watch a few ballgames - all while the board is facing a multi-million dollar deficit. Not great! Bill Tucker, who retired as Education Director in 2013, is back! He takes over for the embattled Mark …
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Busy week in the news! Craig is joined by London city councillor Hadleigh McAlister, political insider Ryan Gauss and London Abused Women's Centre executive Director Jennifer Dunn for the Friday Round Table as they break it all down. They start with the mess over at the Thames Valley District School Board, as Mark Fisher is "on leave" and Bill Tuck…
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The Occurrence, the name of a jigsaw-puzzle making factory,gallery, and store, came to town from Haliburton this past summer. The owners, Brigitte Gall and Michael Bainbridge, are greeting the new neighbors with a made-in-Merrickville puzzle which features a painting of the town. Host Nav Nanway talked to owner Brigitte Gall about what started this…
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Businesses in Barrie are being warned about a new type of scam targeting local businesses. Local police say that two businesses fell victim to scammers who asked for bitcoin to pay for delivery charges. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Detective Constable Kris Nicholson about the situation. He’s with the Barrie Police Fraud Unit. One week from now, voters i…
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Recently on the program we spoke to a gun control advocate about the need for stronger enforcement of Bill C-21 to reduce the death by domestic violence. However, gun rights lobbyists contend that the bill should be repealed. Host Nav Nanwa spoke to Tracey Wilson, spokesperson for the Canadian Coalition for Firearms Rights, about her views on the b…
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Mark Fisher (apparently) out. Bill Tucker in. Big changes at the Thames Valley District School Board in the wake of the Blue Jays trip spending scandal. What's next for the board? What's happening in the classroom? EFTO Thames Valley President Craig Smith joins Craig on the podcast to discuss. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London…
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In this weeks episode, Andrew discusses the harvest do antics from Thursday evening. Andrew, Webby, Ben & Harry host this weeks episode. They discuss the hot topic of this years harvest... Ergot! Ben and the team also talk about the Canadian Canola anti-dumping probe. This months farm walk What3Words is: Cork, Accented, Colt. We look forward to see…
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300 episodes! Hard to believe, but here we are. Episode 300, nearly three years after the podcast launched. Who else but former city councillor Cheryl Miller could Craig have on for this milestone? They're joined by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis and Green Party candidate Carol Dyck to talk about the week's top stories. They discuss Jagmeet Singh …
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Port Hope elementary teacher, Kelly-Anne Jennings, is facing multiple charges including sexual assault and possession of child pornography. These charges allegedly involve students at the school where she taught. She was a Grade 8 teacher at St. Anthony Catholic Elementary School which is a part of the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clari…
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The Renfrew County Joint Transportation Consortium, which is responsible for planning school bus routes, has been unable to strike a deal with school bus operators. That has left families searching for ways to get their kids to school. It's causing headaches for families not just logistically, but financially as well. We spoke to Shawna Walker, a m…
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Have you ever wanted to run fifteen miles on trails at altitude with a donkey? Well, we haven't either, but this week, we talked to two people who did just that! Megan Ressler and Amy Krupka joined us to tell us about their experience with Millie and Charleston--their donkeys--at the Leadville Boom Days Pack Burro Race. We talked about managing the…
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Haliburton County's "accommodation tax" comes into effect next month. The tax is supposed to target short-term stays like hotel bookings and cottage rentals. This is the second time this is to hit the Ontario cottage country. We spoke to the mayor of the Township of Lake of Bays, Terry Glover, about the new tax accreditations. After Canada imposed …
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Should council have asked for a quicker redesign for Hamilton Road between Adelaide and Highbury? Ward 1 councillor Hadleigh McAlister thinks so. He joined Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to discuss that stretch of road, the council debate surrounding it and a larger view of road safety in London. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by th…
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On this episode of Random Encounter, we're talking politics! Well, no, not really, but there are some jokes about politics in here... First up, Izzy has played the first new Mana game since 2020's Trials of Mana remake, Visions of Mana! With spiky hair, lush landscapes, and real-time RPG action, it's undeniably a Mana game, but does it live up to t…
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In this week’s episode, Andrew and the team discuss the principles of a successful cooperative store. Ben gives his opinion on the different pools being run by merchants across the country. The team urge farmers to have a close look at some of the marketing charges they are receiving, especially in a year like this! A huge thank you to our northern…
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On this week's round table, Craig is joined by a panel of former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, lawyer and former school board trustee Matthew Newton-Reid an former federal NDP candidate Shawna Lewkowitz to break down the top stories of the week. First, they look at the Thames Valley District School Board - which is in the middle of a sc…
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The Ford government says they're closing 10 supervised consumption sites province-wide. London's isn't closing, but advocates are concerned about the future of the local facility based on the Ford government's actions. Middlesex-London Health Unit Associate Medical Officer of Health Dr. Joanne Kearon joined Craig on the podcast to explain why super…
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It’s our 300th episode! In this week’s episode, Andrew has potentially his most special guest yet. They discuss her life from childhood memories, all the way through to current times. This week’s episode has some laughs, as well as some tears, so please prepare yourselves! A huge thank you to everyone who has helped us get to our 300th episode. Her…
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This week, we looked back at Sifan Hassan's historic TRIPLE at the Olympics, climaxing with the Olympic Record in the marathon. We also talked about the men's marathon, and we considered how the Americans performed. We wrapped up the podcast with a quick review of the record-setting day at the Leadville 100.…
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PhD candidate AJ Wray joins Craig to talk about a wide variety of stories in London this week. First, they talk about Petronella McNorgan, who woman who was sentenced this week for hitting a troop of Girl Guides with her car back in 2021. Why can't a judge take away her license for life? They also talk about transit villages in London (10:48), AJ's…
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