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Episode 156: Guelph Police Services Chief Gord Cobey This week on Breezy breakfast we are joined by chief Gordon Cobey and two Deputies. They explain the intricacies of policing, the budget, and staffing. Everything from traffic issues to drugs to human trafficking is discussed. 90 minutes passes quickly and we do not get to all of the questions that....

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Episode 155: The State of the Fourth Estate in the Royal City What is happening to print journalism around the world and right here in Guelph? This week's Breezy Breakfast delves in to a conversation about the state of the news media in light of mass layoffs at all regional newspapers belonging to Metroland Media Group, including the Guelph Mercury/Tribune. Ou...

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Episode 154: Drugs On The Street: What's The Solution? For most of us, use of "drugs" such as alcohol or pain killers is not an issue. However, contaminated "street drugs" are killing Canadians at the rate of approximately 20 per day. At least 7,800 fellow Canadians are being murdered by unscrupulous dealers each year. Is there a solution to the epidemi...

It's been quite the year, so our final show of 2023 is festive and lighthearted.
Adam Donaldson and Candice Lepage talk Christmas - and normal - movies.
Breezy Bookworms share top titles of 2023.

Episode 152: Novel Novels and Moving Movies | Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour In our final show of the year, we kiss 2023 goodbye by talking about movies and books. Adam Donaldson and Candice Lepage - the hosts of End Credits on CFRU - kick things off by decisively answering a 35-year old question: Is DIE HARD a Christmas movie? Candice defends her love of Hallmark movies to....

Lorelei Root and Erin Caton share ideas about TRUE accessibility for ALL.

Episode 151: Accessibility in Guelph and Ontario | Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour December 3rd is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Today, we learn about the Guelph Accessibility Advisory Committee (ACC) and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Lorelei Root, Chair of the AAC, and Councilor Erin Caton, a disability advocate through necessity, g...

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Episode 149: Movember - Men’s Health and Wellbeing The goal of Movember is to raise awareness and funds for men's health and well being. Our guest today is Dave Robinson. Dave is a practicing psychotherapist here in Guelph who exclusively serves men. As Dave says, who better to talk about men’s issues than a man with issues? Dave speaks with compa...

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Episode 150 - Food Security in Guelph This week we appeal to all to help someone eat today! Our 150th episode features members of Peas in a Pod, local food security providers who meet monthly to share the trials and triumphs of providing food to our neighbours who need help with the basics. Please choose one of these great organizations...

Learn about the history of the Old Reformatory Lands. It's the perfect spot for a National Park.

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Episode 148: Old Reformatory Lands - History, Culture, National Park? | Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour Thursday November 16, 2023: An Urban Park on the O.R. lands? This week on Breezy breakfast we hear from Brian Skerrett. Brian outlines the history of the Ontario Reformatory in Guelph and the potential for a national park being established on that site. Brian goes into detail about the site's Indige...

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2024 - 2027 Multi-year Budget Primer with CAO Scott Stewart. Conversation with Councillors Phil Allt (W3), Linda Busutill (W4) and Erin Caton (W1).

Episode 147 : BUDGET PRIMER - Multi-year 2024 - 2027 In December, the city of Guelph will pass its first four-year multi-year budget, with an increase of over 10%; why is the proposed tax increase so high? The City of Guelph's Chief Administrative Officer, Scott Stewart, answers many of our questions about Guelph's budget. Councillors Phil Allt, Linda...

Join our guests, first time School Trustee and Chair of the Upper Grand District School Board, Ralf Messenbrink, and first time City Councillor Erin Caton as they discuss their first year in municipal governance.

Episode 146: One Year of New Council in Review Welcome to Breezy Breakfast Municipal Digest where every bite a nutritious energizing spoonful of food for thought. We are joined by first time School Trustee and Upper Grand District School Board Chair Ralf Messenbrink who speaks on current issues at the local board of education. Whether its budget...

Listen in as local historians Susan Ratcliffe, JayWalking and Bonnie Durtnall tell tales of the season ... some spooky ... some historical ... all true?

Episode 145: Seasonal Stories with Local Historians Susan Ratcliffe, JayWalking and Bonnie Durtnall This week's Breezy Breakfast talk turns to Halloween with seasonal stories ... some scary ... some historical ... all true? Local historian and librarian, Susan Ratcliffe recounts some frightening real life local lore and some of the horror is happening right now! Jay Wilson, known locally for his e...

Join us this Thursday for Seasonal Stories!

Guelph historians Bonnie Durtnall, JayWalking and Susan Ratcliffe will tell us stories of Guelph's history ... some scary, some history, some scandal, some fancy ... all true?

Come out this Thursday! Bonnie will have her new book "Haunted Guelph" available for sale ($20)

From GuelphToday.com article on October 22nd "From the mystery behind the woman who haunts the Albion, to spine-chilling tales from the old correctional centre, local author and historian, Bonnie Durtnall, uncovers all that spooks with her latest book, Haunted Guelph."

See you online or in restaurant at 8:00am!

Join us this Thursday to hear some Seasonal Stories! Local Historian Bonnie Durtnall has published a new book (https://www.guelphtoday.com/following-up/local-author-shares-haunting-guelph-stories-with-new-book-7705987 #:~:text=From%20the%20mystery%20behind%20the,her%20latest%20book%2C%20Haunted%20Guelph.) and will have copies available for purchase at Rise'n'Shine!

We also get to hear wonderful tales from JayWalking and Susan Ratcliffe.

Come out to get your fill of Guelph History! Some scary stories, stories of history, stories of scandal ... are they all true?

See you in person and online this Thursday at 8:00am and Happy Halloween!

An update from the Nation's Capital from Guelph MP Lloyd Longfield

Episode 144 : Parliament Update with MP Lloyd Longfield This week on Breezy Breakfast, we are joined by Guelph's MP Lloyd Longfield. Among other things, Lloyd talks about Universal Basic Income, water issues in Indigenous communities, the current Middle East crisis, and housing in Guelph. Along the way, Lloyd discusses decorum in the House and civility i...

What's happening at 10C this month? They are celebrating 15 YEARS IN GUELPH!

Episode 143: 15 years of 10C in Guelph This week, we learn about 10C, the hub for community activators and changemakers in the City of Guelph. "10C uses placemaking, social enterprise, social finance, social innovation – and food – to create new ways to connect, collaborate and share resources." Julia Grady, Executive Director & ...

Greenbelting Ford: When will the madness end?

Episode 142: Greenbelt Shenanigans and What’s Next | Breezy Breakfast Radio Hour Greenbelt Resignation Roundup: August 22 - September 21, 2023Amato: developers who had access to him got 92 per cent of the GB land that was removed.Clark: violated two sections of the Members Integrity Act; was "unaware" of the machinations of his chief of staffRasheed: got an "opulent" massage in....