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Tech TransformsEpisode 109: Brewing AI: Tricks, Treats & Tech Myths (Chills & Thrills Finale)For our Halloween finale, Carolyn Ford invites two favorite “AI conjurers”, Dave Egts “Mr. X,” public-sector field CTO at Mulesoft, and Laura Klebanow, founder & chief storyteller at Show & Tell, into the Tech Transforms cauldron. Each brings a “secret AI ingredient”: Carolyn composes whimsical Suno-generated theme music (after a prompt-crafting detour through ChatGPT), Laura pushes image creation and Gemini’s career-planner for playful, practical use, and Dave reimagines Gemini’s children’s-storybook gem to craft customer-hero narratives, plus a Scooby-Doo-style Tech Transforms tale.
Then we stir in the shadows: misinformation at scale, AI “rights,” bioethics (organoids/bodyoids), job disruption vs. reskill...
2025-10-3154 min
On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford vs Stellantis and Home Depot BanditsAs Queen’s Park returns from its extended break, host Dave Trafford gathers the OTL panel — former Ontario Premier, the Honourable Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario PC leader, the Honourable Tim Hudak, veteran pollster John Wright, and CH TV commentator Keith Leslie — to dissect a turbulent week in Ontario politics. The conversation opens with the Stellantis decision to move Jeep Compass production from Brampton to Illinois — a move sparking outrage, legal threats, and anxiety about the province’s manufacturing future under a resurgent Trump trade agenda. The panel debates the economic and geopolitical implications for Canada’s auto industry and the broade...
2025-10-1753 min
Underneath The Hood PodcastWhich Ford Vehicles Will Stand the Test of Time? Mechanics Review Ford Models & Share Their Honest Opinions🚗 Welcome to another episode where our automotive experts Glen, Dave, and Lee share invaluable tips and tricks to help you navigate the world of auto repair! This week, we have a true American classic for you: Ford Models. From the rugged F-150 to the classic Mustang and the popular Explorer, our team has seen it all. Glen, Dave, and Lee dive deep into their personal experiences working on these iconic vehicles, sharing candid reviews on reliability, common mechanical issues to watch out for, and which models truly stand the test of time. Topics include: 🛠️ Reliability Reviews on Differ...
2025-10-1427 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastInside Ontario Politics - the Liberal Rebuild, the NDP Divide, and Ford’s Populist PowerDave Trafford welcomes back the full panel — former Premier Kathleen Wynne, former PC leader Tim Hudak, veteran journalist Keith Leslie, and pollster John Wright — for a fall political reset at Queen’s Park. The conversation opens with reflections on the late Jim Bradley, the long-serving Ontario Liberal who embodied integrity, bipartisanship, and a deep respect for public service. The panel shares personal memories and stories that capture Bradley’s “old-school” approach and his remarkable 55 years in elected office.From there, the discussion shifts to the state of Ontario’s major parties ahead of the legislature’s return. Wynne assesses the Lib...
2025-10-091h 00
Writer's BoneEpisode 723: Finding Emotional Courage With Dave PattersonAuthor Dave Patterson (Soon All the Light Will Be Perfect) returns to the show and chats with Daniel Ford about his short story collection Euphoria. To learn more about Dave Patterson, visit his official website or listen to our first interview with the author in Episode 353. Also stop by his Euphoria book event, emceed by Richard Russo, at Print: A Bookstore in Portland, Maine, on Aug. 12 from 7 - 8 p.m. This episode is sponsored by Accountability Workshops' Fall Writing Camp, The Dark Road by Kathleen Rhodes, and Libro.fm.
2025-08-1236 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford Keeps Playing His Greatest HitsOn the Ledge - Your Ontario politics podcast - June 19, 2025Host: Dave TraffordGuests: Tim Hudak, Keith Leslie, John Wright, Kathleen WynneThis season finale of On the Ledge dives deep into Premier Doug Ford’s tumultuous week of unscripted rants and calculated risk. The panel unpacks Ford’s inflammatory comments on bail reform and “weak-kneed judges,” his car theft anecdote, and the problematic framing of First Nations relations ahead of a high-stakes Ring of Fire meeting.While Ford’s base seems solid—polling at record highs—the fallout from Bill 5 and its sweeping power...
2025-06-2055 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord Fast Tracks First Nations ShowdownOn the Ledge - June 5, 2025Host: Dave TraffordGuests: Tim Hudak, Kathleen Wynne, John Wright, Keith LeslieThis week on On the Ledge, Dave Trafford and the panel dive deep into the fallout and implications of Ontario’s controversial Bill 5. With the legislature on summer break, the political temperature rises over Indigenous consultation, environmental oversight, and the Ford government’s legislative tactics.The conversation also ranges from pay raises and pensions for MPPs to the expectations around Mark Carney’s national leadership and the looming threat of Trump-era tariffs on Canadian steel. A though...
2025-06-0555 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastAnother day, another housing promise from Ford NationOn the Ledge – May 15, 2025Host: Dave TraffordGuests: Keith Leslie, John Wright, Tim Hudak (Kathleen Wynne sent regrets)In this episode of On the Ledge, Dave Trafford, Keith Leslie, John Wright, and Tim Hudak kick things off talking about the OTR Spring Fling at Queen's Park! Then they unpack Ontario’s budget day, dive into the affordability crisis, and explore how interprovincial cooperation and infrastructure expansion are key to Canada’s economic resilience. With Kathleen Wynne away, the panel examines the collegiality that once defined Queen’s Park and the real impacts of policy...
2025-05-151h 11On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord the Unifier - Premiers, Pipelines, and the Push for One MarketOn the Ledge -- May 8, 2025Host: Dave TraffordGuests: Kathleen Wynne (former Premier of Ontario), John Wright (founding pollster at On the Ledge), Keith Leslie (journalist, joining from Nova Scotia)Absent: Tim Hudak (former PC leader, expected back next week)This episode of On the Ledge revisits last week's fiery discussion on judicial independence and fairness in Canada's legal system, sparked by contrasting views on elected judges and bail reform. The panel expands the conversation into a wide-ranging discussion on infrastructure, Indigenous partnerships, interprovincial trade, and Prime Minister Mark Carney’s growing role as...
2025-05-091h 06On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastRants, Rifts, and Rulings- Ford’s Fury and Inside the Conservative Civil WarOn the Ledge – May 1, 2025Host: Dave Trafford Guests: Kathleen Wynne, Tim Hudak, John WrightEpisode Summary:In this week's fiery edition of On the Ledge, host Dave Trafford is joined by Kathleen Wynne, Tim Hudak, and John Wright to unpack a turbulent week in Canadian conservative politics.The panel dissects the fallout from the recent federal election, including Jamil Jivani’s scathing remarks about Doug Ford, rising tensions between provincial and federal Conservatives, and speculation about Pierre Poilievre’s future as leader.The discussion pivots to Premier Ford’s explosive rant about the...
2025-05-011h 00
Tech Transforms5 AI Predictions for 2025 & How to Build Intelligent Agents with Dave EgtsIn this episode, Carolyn welcomes back Dave Egts, Field CTO at MuleSoft, to explore the transformative power of AI in 2025. They dive into Dave’s top five AI predictions, with a special focus on the rise of agentic AI—AI that doesn’t just suggest, but acts. Dave explains the difference between generative AI and intelligent agents, why integration via APIs is the key to agent success, and how government agencies can prepare now.
Listeners will learn:
What “large action models” (LAMs) are, and how they differ from large language models
How AI agents are already reducing f...
2025-04-0145 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDid Doug Ford Just Spend $189M on a Cabinet Shuffle?We're back with On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast!Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, former Ontario PC leader Tim Hudak, Queen's Park Commentator and broadcaster Keith Leslie, and our founding pollster John Wright are around the table with Story Studio Network's Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford.Doug Ford and his "new" cabinet have been sworn in with a couple of new seating assignments but, for the most part, the same faces around the table. It's still the largest cabinet in Ontario's history.What's next for Ford as Captain Canada?Should...
2025-03-211h 00On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford vs. Donald Trump: The Politics of Trade and TariffsThe OTL Daily crew breaks down the escalating trade tensions between Canada and the U.S. as tariffs loom large. Host Dave Trafford leads the discussion with our insiders Keith Leslie, Tim Hudak, and Monique Smith from Global Public Affairs.They explore the economic and political fallout of Trump’s tariffs, Premier Doug Ford’s strategic response, and how this trade war plays into the Ontario election.Key Takeaways:Monique Smith reflects on her time as Ontario’s representative in Washington, noting the chaotic unpredictability of Trump’s trade policies.🗣 "I don't think Americans a...
2025-02-0351 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford's snap election call is a master class in retail politicsIn this edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario Politics Podcast.Premier Doug Ford used the occassion of a public transit announcement in Brampton to let us know he will indeed be paying a visit to the Lt. Governor to dissolve the legislature and send the province to the polls on Thursday, February 27th.Ford insists he needs the mandate in order to spend tens of billions of dollars to fight the Donald Trump tariff threats.Dave Trafford, Kathleen Wynne, Keith Leslie and Tim Hudak debate that strategy, question the Opposition posture and...
2025-01-2437 min
Dopey: On the Dark Comedy of Drug AddictionDopey 506: From Almost Dying in the Crack House to being the VP at Hazeldon/Betty Ford, William Moyers , Oxys, Suboxone, Coke, BoozeThis week on Dopey! We are joined by addiction/recovery heavyweight, VP of Public Affairs at Hazlelden/Betty Ford, author of BROKEN and BROKEN OPEN - William Cope Moyers! William takes us down the long path of growing up in the limelight and succumbing to addiction - only to claw his way out becoming one of the countries most heralded speakers and writers of recovery. When dental problems struck! William had extensive surgery and got excessive oxys prescribed! Here what happens next on a very special new episode of that good old Dopey Show! PLUS! The Origin of Boofing...
2024-11-222h 00On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford's kicks off the 4th quarter of his mandate. Too bad the Oppo's still in the 3rd quarter!In this edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast!The Ledge is back!And the consensus is Ford Nation's running up the score in the fourth quarter - heading for a campaign. But the NDP is still reviewing third quarter plays while Bonnie Crombie's Liberals are stuck on the sidelines.Former Ontario PC Leader Tim Hudak and former Ontario Premier Kathleen agree there's alway a good deal of excitement when the House reconvenes after a lengthy recess - but we may have triggered the Premier when we played a Question...
2024-10-2555 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford's going to cut you a cheque for $200 (of your own money)!In this edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast.Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne, former PC Ontario Leader Tim Hudak, pollster John Wright from Maru Public Opinion, veteran Queen's Park commentator Keith Leslie and Story Studio Network's Dave Trafford weigh in on the latest stories and developments at Queen's Park.This week:Rob Benzie at the Toronto Star reports Ford Nation will be sending each Ontarian a cheque for $200. It will be included in the Fall Economic Statement scheduled for October 30th.Another Ontario school board is fiscally tone deaf - spending $145...
2024-10-1754 min
Real Life Mortgage SolutionsFastkey TechnologyJoin Len Lane, Founder of Brokers for Life, as he sits down with Dave Ford from Fastkey Technology to discuss a groundbreaking tool transforming background and financial screening. With increasing complexities from the CRA in document verification and the rising risks of fraud, Fastkey steps in to simplify and secure the mortgage documentation process.Len and Dave dive into how Fastkey provides brokers with direct access to CRA documents, ensuring authenticity and reducing fraud threats. Plus, with seamless integration into platforms like Velocity, Fastkey offers a more efficient experience for both brokers and lenders...
2024-09-1727 min
STEM-TalkEpisode 169: Dave Feldman talks about cholesterol and the ketogenic dietDave Feldman is the founder of the Citizen Science Foundation and is known for his research into the ketogenic diet. Dave is a software engineer by training who embraced a ketogenic diet to avoid his progression toward type 2 diabetes. he joins us on this episode of STEM-Talk to share that journey.
After undertaking the high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet, Dave’ LDL cholesterol spiked. Dave used his training as an engineer to start learning everything he could about cholesterol and lipids. What he learned led him to create the website Cholesterol Code, a research hub for information and emerging data on...
2024-06-211h 23STEMTalks Archive - IHMC | Institute for Human & Machine CognitionEpisode 169: Dave Feldman talks about cholesterol and the ketogenic dietDave Feldman is the founder of the Citizen Science Foundation and is known for his research into the ketogenic diet. Dave is a software engineer by training who embraced a ketogenic diet to avoid his progression toward type 2 diabetes. he joins us on this episode of STEM-Talk to share that journey.
After undertaking the high-fat/low-carbohydrate diet, Dave’ LDL cholesterol spiked. Dave used his training as an engineer to start learning everything he could about cholesterol and lipids. What he learned led him to create the website Cholesterol Code, a research hub for information and emerging data on...
2024-06-211h 23On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastWill the Billion Dollar Booze-doggle stick to Doug Ford? And we can't ignore the Trump conviction.In this week's edition of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast - Keith Leslie, John Wright and Dave Trafford weigh in on the 34 felony convictions for Donald Trump before turning to the games at Queen's Park.The Premier was commenting on the recent shooting at a Jewish school in Toronto and, in so doing, seemingly took aim at immigrants for the violence."Enough is enough," said Ford. "You're bringing your problems from everywhere else in the world, you're bringing it to Ontario. and you're going after other Canadians, as the Prime Minister said, unacceptable...
2024-05-3140 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord Nation tables ANOTHER record spending budget and remembering Roy McMurtryIn this episode of On the Ledge - Your Ontario Politics Podcast, John Wright, Keith Leslie and Dave Trafford tackle the Ontario budget, the rhetorical distraction that is the Carbon Tax, and remembering Roy McMurtry. Ford Nation has coughed up another RECORD spending plan and, in so doing, have made it abundantly clear, budgets have become a nearly meaningless exercise.The rhetoric surrounding the carbon tax at Queen’s Park has completely distracted from the obvious point that the Ford government has done nothing to present an alternative to the the tax.Why isn’t the government focussed on the n...
2024-03-2945 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord Nation pats itself on the back for a Ring of Fire failureIn this episode of On the Ledge - your Ontario politics podcast,The Ford government was patting itself on the back this week after announcing a Ring of Fire agreement with two First Nations on next steps to build a road into the environmentally sensitive, mineral rich region of Northern Ontario. The announcement was long on self-congratulations but short on any commitment to ensure the project doesn't poison the air. The Ring of Fire is located on peatlands that cover an area the size of Germany. The peatlands naturally store carbon extracted from the atmosphere. Disrupting t...
2024-03-0849 min
Waterpeople PodcastAnnie Ford: Adventurous ActivismThe loudest human-made sounds: Nuclear Bomb (224 dB), Rocket launch (204 dB). And clocking in at 260 underwater decibels is the seismic blast, part of a process for exploring for oil and gas in the ocean. Unlike bombs and rockets, however, seismic blasts "fire approximately every 10 seconds around the clock for months at a time." For eight years, Marine Biologist Annie Ford worked onboard seismic blasting vessels, and felt the relentless explosions and reverberations from her bed at night. She has since peddled away from the fossil fuel industry and become one of its most creative whistleblowers. Annie i...
2024-01-171h 42
The Corner of Story and GameDave Kornfeld on Comedy and CraftIf you are a fan of The Onion, specifically between 2008 and 208, there is a good chance you are a fan of Dave's work. Aside from his time working on the well-known satire and comedy paper, he has contributed to television, haunted house experiences, VR games, and most recently Marvel Snap and Lord of the Rings: Moira.
Dave and I chat about:
Moving into comedy writing coming out of school,
His time at The Onion and some of his most well-known work there,
His time as Barack Obama's body double,
His writing process and just "getting it...
2023-12-2655 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford keeps a straight face denying he played any role in the Greenbelt land swapIn this edition of On the Ledge - Your Ontario Politics PodcastKeith Leslie (CH TV), John Wright (SVP Maru Public Opinion), Sabrina Nanji (QP Observer) and Dave Trafford (SSN Chief Executive Producer) weigh in on the latest in the Greenbelt Quagmire.As noted in last week's show, we were expecting, and recieved, a 7 thousand page document dump that did two things. First, it put Premier Doug Ford squarely in the middle of the Greenbelt land swap scandal. Second, it took some of the heat and attention away from the NDP's self-immolation in the face of...
2023-11-0330 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastCould Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow be Premier Doug Ford's saviour?In this edition of On the Ledge:The Premier's Office is in chaos at Queen's Park now that the RCMP is conducting a criminal investigation into the Greenbelt land swap.How can Doug Ford lead his caucus and cabinet, never mind the government, with that hanging over his head. There is a good deal of potential political jeopardy for the Progressive Conservatives in the coming months. And while there are already calls and questions about Ford stepping down, the premier does have time on his side.Remember, Kathleen Wynne and the Liberals were re-elected...
2023-10-1327 min
Tech TransformsEpisode 71: Unmasking the Specter: Mr. Egts' Journey into the Impact of Generative AI on Government Transformation | Halloween Series Part IIn the first episode of our 3-part Halloween series, Dave Egts, Mulesoft Public Sector Field CTO at Salesforce, details what's scaring the public sector most and how Salesforce is utilizing - and securing - AI to improve customer experience with their Einstein Trust Layer. Additionally, Carolyn and Dave dive into the spooky worlds of brain cell chips, mind-reading AI and more.Key Topics[02:17] Starting the Dave & Gunnar Show[04:14] Dave's Role At Salesforce[05:18] What's Scaring the Public Sector Most?[10:22] Ways Agencies are Attracting Talent[13:56] How Agencies Are Handling Legacy Systems[15:45] What MuleSoft Does & Generative AI's Role[22:44] S...
2023-10-0449 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastToronto mayoralty candidates run against Doug Ford and away from the harsh truthIn this episode of On The Ledge - your Ontario polticis podcast:Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion, and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.Bonnie Crombie makes it clear, she wants to be leader of the Ontario Liberal Party. Doug Ford's shoot-from-the-lip response makes it sound like the 2026 campaign has started.Robo pollsters are deciding who gets on the debate stage in the race for the Mayor's chair in Toronto. John Wright gives us a How to Poll the Horse Race 101 lesson.Six of the top candidates...
2023-05-2643 min
The Dave Crenshaw Success ShowThe Prolific Pianopreneur, Angy FordDiscover how Angy Ford went from a piano teacher to an entrepreneur by doing what she does best. Her dedication to going above and beyond for her students sets her apart from her competition. In this episode, you’ll learn how she turned her passions into a multi-location business with hundreds of employees. Angy shares what creative learning tools she used in her lessons. She talks about funding the expansion, assessing opportunities, and maintaining balance during the rapid growth period. Listen to Angy’s story, then choose one action that will help infuse some of her wisdom into your jour...
2023-05-2448 min
The Pulse Presents: Dave WondersEpisode 14: Dr. Sharen FordDr. Sharen Ford is the director of foster care and adoption for Focus on the Family. Since May is National Foster Care Month, Dave and Dr. Ford unpack the top myths about foster care and discuss how we can support those who are fostering or are in foster care.
2023-05-2016 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord Nation's the Git 'er Done gang, except when it comes to delivering the Crosstown on-time and on-budgetThe OTL gang is assembled! Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:We've learned the Therme has landed a 95 year lease at Ontario Place but still no details on the structure of the contract. And Jeff Gray reports in the Globe and Mail, the province is in talks with Ontario LIVE to "lease a prime spot in its Ontario Place redevelopment". Turns out the prinicipal and sole director of Ontario LIVE is a long time "social" friend to the...
2023-04-2832 min
Paranormal Or What?S4. Ep.8: Interview with Dave Schrader from Paranormal 60Dave Schrader is a world famous paranormal investigator, with credits on US tv shows such as; Ghost Adventures, The Holzer Files, Ghosts of Devil's Perch and many more. He is a force to be reckoned with. Dave started his broadcasting career in radio, hosting the hit radio show 'Darkness Radio' in 2006 , then became a regular voice on Coast To Coast radio. In-between tv appearances, Dave now hosts a podcast called The Paranormal 60, which can be found on all good podcast platforms. Dave and I delved deep into some of the more unusual aspects of the paranormal world, such as...
2023-04-091h 41
Back When There Was BaseballBack When There Was Baseball: Dave Ford Dave Ford joins us this week. Dave was a 1st round draft pick in 1975 by the Baltimore Orioles. He was one of the many hot prospects and also dominant pitchers that were a part of the Oriole organization at that time. Listen as Dave talks about the amazing pitching staff of the Orioles during the years he was in their organization (1975-1983) and what it was like to play for Earl Weaver.
2023-04-0648 min
The Corner of Story and GameTalking Dialogue with Dave GrossThis year I have made it a priority to publish episodes that bring more focus on the actual crafts of writing, storytelling, narrative design, game design, and so on. To kick this effort off I reached out to my friend, and previous guest, Dave Gross.
Dave Gross is currently working at Beamdog in Edmonton, but has an illustrious history in novels, short stories, tabletop roleplaying games, and magazine editing! He edited Dungeon Adventures, Dragon Magazine, Star Wars Insider, and Amazing Stories - and has written fiction for both Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder.
In this episode w...
2023-01-1950 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoes Doug Ford really want to pick a fight with Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie?The OTL gang is assembled! Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion, Sabrina Nanji, Publisher and Editor of the Queen’s Park Observer and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:Premier Doug Ford tells Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie to stop whining and be a good partner! (At least he didn’t tell her to stick to her knitting).Ford goes off on a rant over Crombie’s opposition to Queen’s Park’s plan to eliminate Developer Charges as a means of incentivizing developers to build more...
2022-12-0935 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastCUPE's illegal strike responds to illegal legislation at Queen's ParkThe OTL gang is assembled! Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion, Sabrina Nanji, Publisher and Editor of the Queen’s Park Observer and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:Ford Nation may have won the battle, forcing a contract on education workers but what kind of war has begun?Has Ontario's use of the Notwithstanding Clause pushed Canada towards a constitutional crisis?This is the third time the Ford government has used the Notwithstanding clause to push legislation. In this case, it’s clearly contrary to t...
2022-11-0436 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastWill Ford get an easier ride on the housing file with Horwath, Del Duca, Brown and Tory in the Mayors' chairs?The OTL gang is assembled! Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion, Sabrina Nanji, Publisher and Editor of the Queen’s Park Observer and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:Horwath, Del Duca, Brown, Tory and Crombie are likely to help Ford Nation move quickly on the affordable housing file.The province has a surplus! Good for taxpayers. Bad for Ford.What is Ford thinking by refusing to testify at the federal inquiry in the use of the Emergencies Act?We need to issue a BO...
2022-10-2932 min
The Coach Donovin ShowEp. 2 - Dave SperoFor episode 2, i'm joined by Dave Spero. Dave was recently named the Head Coach of the Plaistow Shockers Basketball Team of the ABA. This is a new path for Coach Dave where he looks to motivate a talented group. Dave is a well- rounded individual who has experienced many challenges and I learned this through our conversation. We spoke for about 30 minutes, and talked about things that people should be focused on when things don’t exactly go their way. Enjoy!
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2022-10-2227 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastWhat? CUPE's demanding a 50% increase for Education workers in Ontario? Stephen Lecce says so.The OTL gang is assembled! Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion, Sabrina Nanji, Publisher and Editor of the Queen’s Park Observer and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:The Ford government is prepared to cough up $365 million to parents of school kids while telling education workers the government doesn’t have enough money to meet contract demands.So much for not negotiating in the media. Education Minister Stephen Lecce tells Newstalk 1010, the CUPE demands amount to a nearly 50% increase.Will the threat of strikes lead...
2022-10-2133 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastPoll says most Ontarians overwhelmingly think Ford Nation is mishandling healthcare, LTC and housingThe OTL gang is assembled! Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:Quebec re-elects Legault and the UCP in Alberta chooses Danielle Smith to succeed Jason Kenney and the province’s premier designate.It puts pressure on federal-provincial relations. Is Trudeau up to the task?An Angus Reid survey says Ontarians “overwhelmingly” say Ford Nation is mishandling the healthcare, LTC, and housing files four months into the PC’s second mandate.More than 20% of municipal election races are over. A...
2022-10-0737 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord's approval rating drops four percentage points. Should he worry?The OTL gang is assembled! Sabrina Nanji from the Queen's Park Observer, Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:It's not debatable but we talk to Keith from his vantage point in Nova Scotia on his preparation plans as Fione bears down on NS, PEI and NL.The latest Angus Reid survey suggests Doug Ford’s approval rating has dipped four-percentage points settling in around 41%. John Wright says Ford Nation has nothing to worry about. Keith is surprised it isn’t lo...
2022-09-2335 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord Nation shuts down the legislature for 7 weeks?!!The OTL gang is assembled! Sabrina Nanji from the Queen's Park Observer, Keith Leslie at CHCH-TV, John Wright SVP Maru Public Opinion and SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford are around the table.In this episode:MPP's barely got back to business at Queen's Park and the Ford government has adjourned the legislature until AFTER municipal elections on October 24th.The “More Beds, Better Care Act" is a complete misnomer and does nothing to solve the long term problems in long term care.Barrie Mayor, Jeff Lehman says he's considering a bid for the Ontario Liberal le...
2022-09-1633 min
The Corner of Story and GameDave Gross on Becoming a Writer for Novels and GamesDave Gross is currently working at Beamdog in Edmonton, but has an illustrious history in novels, short stories, tabletop roleplaying games, and magazine editing! He edited Dungeon Adventures, Dragon Magazine, Star Wars Insider, and Amazing Stories - and has written fiction for both Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder. We sit down and chat about everything from writing dialogue and finding creative inspiration to Dave's favourite drink and the best movies for a gamer to watch.
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2022-08-3044 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord's new mandate starts with a newish cabinetWe've got a newish cabinet at Queen's Park. It's version 1.5 - not quite 2.0 considering how few changes we see around the table. One exception is the announcement of Michael Ford as Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism. The On The Ledge panel joins this edition of The Daily Brief to talk what's next and what to expect in the next Ford mandate.
2022-06-2731 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford spoke publicly for a total of 25 minutes over FIVE days last week!The Toronto Star says Doug Ford broke their Fact Checker because, for the most part the far and few between statements he made between May 25 and May 29 stated uncheckable facts. To me, that means he's spent the bulk of what little time he's spent speaking publicly uttering meaningless slogans. On average, he's spending 5 minutes a day speaking publicly in the final stretch of the campaign. On the other hand, a guy like Mark Towhey hosts Ontario VOTES and talks campaign stuff for four hours a night! And even he makes it lively and interesting!
2022-06-0125 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastWill Ford Nation's response to the deadly storm on May 22 play a role in the election?All agree Doug Ford's below-the-radar approach to this election campaign is working for him. All indications are, he'd have to stumble hard to be reduced to a minority government. But does the peek-a-boo strategy hurt when several communities were hit by a deadly and devastating spring storm? Meanwhile, have the Liberals admitted they can't win? Internal party polling was leaked to Rob Benzie at the Toronto Star, suggesting the Liberals believe they can hold the PCs to a minority if they can win tight fights against the NDP.
2022-05-2530 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastIs Poilievre's "caustic approach" to politics good for Doug Ford's image?Pierre Poilievre may well be an unintended secret weapon for Ford Nation. National Post columnist Kelly McParland is of the opinion that "Pierre Poilievre is too big a risk to lead the Conservatives" McParland calls Poilievre's attack on Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem "reckless and dangerous". You might even call it the stuff of unhinged conspiracy theories. What a contrast between the CPC wannabe PM and Doug Ford, the wannabe re-elected premier of Ontario. Dull Doug's approach to the provincial campaign is working. He appears to be on track to lead another majority government. No drama. No meme material...
2022-05-1335 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastAt least we've got a costed platform for Ford NationThe Ontario Progressive Conservatives were already at an advantage among decided voters prior to Budget Day. Now, Doug Ford and his team will run on the fiscal plan presented this past Thursday. The legislature will not sit Monday or Tuesday, meaning no vote on the budget before the Lt. Governor officially dissolves the legislature on Wednesday and officially sends Ontarians to the polls June 2nd. Most of what's in the budget has already been announced or leaked. But is it possible that what's NOT in the budget will be the backbone of debate during this campaign. The opposition are pointing...
2022-05-0136 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastThe Fraser Institute says Ford's spending faster than WynneNot only is the Ford government spending at a faster rate than the previous Liberal government, according to the Fraser Institute, the PCs are lining voters' pockets with cash. That includes dropping licence plate fees, no more tolls on highways 412 and 418, and a promise to cut taxes at the gas pumps in July. But is it enough to hang onto a majorit at Queen's Park. John Wright's polling at Maru Public Opinion suggests the cost of living - particularly at the grocery store - is going to play a major role in this election campaign.
2022-04-0437 min
NOW and NEXTThe Federal Conservatives in Canada should take a page out of Doug Ford's playbookIf an election were held a year ago in Ontario, Doug Ford's Progressive Conservatives would have had their hands full holding onto government. Now, it looks like Ford is poised to waltz into another majority government. Yes, yes. Campaigns matter and we'll get the final details on election day - June 2. But right now, the Ford brand is winning. Compare that to the existential crisis facing all three major federal parties. The NDP is politically y irrelevant thanks to the staggering lack of leadership from Jagmeet Singh. The Liberals aren't really "the Liberals" anymore. They're the Justin Trudeau party, leaning...
2022-03-2918 min
The Human Upgrade: Biohacking for Longevity & PerformanceHacking Thyroid, Autoimmunity & Aging – Interventions With Dave – Michael FordIN THIS EPISODE OF THE HUMAN UPGRADE™...… Dave talks with Michael Ford about low thyroid function, autoimmunity and aging concerns.At 70, Michael has been biohacking for over three years, takes a consistent supplement regimen, incorporates intermittent fasting, and does frequent microbiome and blood checks.He takes only one medication for low thyroid function and is looking for alternative ways to manage it. He suspects he has an autoimmunity issue and would like to explore that more.In the past few years, Michael has seen the health of colleagues, friends and elderly fami...
2022-03-1944 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastPremier Doug Ford's approval ratings spike just ahead of the Spring election campaignThe latest numbers from Angus Reid suggest Ontario Premier Doug Ford's approval rating has jumped 13 points in the past month or so. He's riding in the low 40s and he's out performing the Ontario PC party, which, if an election were held today, would likely hold onto it's majority at Queen's Park.
2022-03-1828 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastCan Doug Ford really think pocket change will be a pocket book bonus for voters?The calendar says we're ten months from Christmas but the gift giving season is already upon us in Ontario. The Ford government is already trotting out pre-budget trinkets aimed at helping folks cope with the increased cost of living. That includes giving up an estimated $1 billion dollars in annual revenue by cancelling annual licence plate fees. That amounts to less than 33 cents a day. Not even enough for you to buy a coffee at Timmie's.
2022-02-2529 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford's focus on Highway 413 is political goldOntario Premier Doug Ford has commanded the political high ground by creating a political distraction - namely Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass. They are to the media and the general public what a SQUIRREL is to Dug the Dog! Love or hate the idea of expanding a ring road around the GTA, it's turned out to be a stroke of political brilliance. Ford and company have created a ballot question while, at the same time, forcing the Opposition into a corner. If they criticize the highway plans, they're the guys who say "NO". If they approve, they're losers among their...
2021-11-1234 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastIs Doug Ford Ducking for cove in Ontario and is Jagmeet Singh up to the challenge of a federal campaign?This morning we woke up to news that Ontario Premier Doug Ford has decided to prorogue the provincial legislature. The Ledge won’t sit again until October 4th - two weeks after the federal election. Keith Leslie weighs in on Ford's strategy. And Thomas Mulcair, former leader of the Official Opposition in Ottawa, joined to assess the Labour Day effect on the national campaign.
2021-09-0415 min
Fails and FixinsThe Ford EdselIn 1939 the Ford Automotive Company was facing a possible problem. GM was eating into their market share, and Ford believed it was because they'd not release a new line of cars in nearly 19 years. After ten years of research, over $250 million (in 1940's money) spent, and a two-year ad campaign, Ford unleashed a vehicle so notoriously awful The Simpsons parodied it 34 years later. In this episode, we are taking a look at the Ford Edsel.
Hosted by Dave Plough
2021-08-3117 min
One Minute and Forty-Three SecondsScience Mysteries (Feat. Dave Ford)If you are interested in science and/or unsolved mysteries, this is the episode for you. I am joined by my good friend and space enthusiast, Dave Ford, to discuss two interesting medical occurences and the vastness that is outer space. In February of 1994, a woman by the name of Gloria Ramirez was admitted to the hospital with complications stemming for her cervical cancer before she sadly passed away less than hour later. But it wasn't her cause of death that was mysterious, it was the fact that several medical personnel became ill after working with her/he...
2021-08-131h 28On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford's Determined to be the first Ontario premier to invoke the Notwithstanding ClauseOntario Premier Doug Ford was ready to use the Notwithstanding Clause of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms to cut Toronto City Council by half, bu the Court of Appeal spoil his historic flirtation when a three judge panel said he could do just that. Now, he's ready to lob the constitutional nuke so he can restrict third party spending during an election campaign. And with few exceptions, nobody seems too fussed by it.
2021-06-1126 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastWhat's in store for Ford Nation this summer?The Ontario legislature is now in its summer break. MPP's will be back at Queen's Park in September. In the meantime, there is a good deal of speculation, if not expectation, that Premier Doug Ford will shuffle, maybe blow up, his front bench. The Toronto Star is reporting that Ford is considering a major cabinet shakeup as he prepares to present a team worthy of re-election a year from now.
2021-06-0429 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastWill Mr. Dithers stick to Doug Ford?What is keeping Ontario Premier Doug Ford from deciding whether kids will be returning to school this spring? Public health authorities across the province, including Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, Dr. David Williams, says there's no reason why students can't be in class as early as this week. The "Science Table" is offering the same advice. Still, no decision from Queen's Park and Doug Ford's being labelled as "Mr. Dithers."
2021-05-3032 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford gives Merrilee Fullerton full marks for working hardOntario Premier Doug Ford publicly supports his Minister of Long Term Care, despite Dr. Merrilee Fullerton's dumpster fire reaction to the Long Term Care Commission Report on the government's response to the COVID outbreaks that have killed thousands residents and staff at LTC facilities across the province. But that didn't quell calls for her to be fired. Minister Fullerton may be correct when she claims no one saw the pandemic coming but she should have seen this scathing report coming. Yet, she was reactive as opposed to responsive when asked about details and accusations in the report. She even implied...
2021-05-0728 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord government gives a whole new meaning to the "Friday Dump"Bad days have quickly turned into bad weeks for Premier Doug Ford and his Ontario government. Now, it's clear that the province's handling of the growing COVID crisis has shaken public confidence in Ford Nation. Polling by Maru Opinion indicates 8 in 10 Ontarians believe the Ford government is "flying by the seat of its pants" and only 1 in 5 would commit to voting for the Progressive Conservatives. An emotional news conference by Ford capped off what is becoming a disastrous month for him and his cabinet.
2021-04-2329 min
Feels Like HomeEp 3: A chat with Dave Huggins, The Buck FiftyMike and Marty meet up with Dave Huggins, the Race Director for the Buck Fifty. The Buck Fifty is a 150 mile team relay race through out Ross County that supports the local chapter of Drug Free Clubs of America. This race funds drug testing in the schools of Ross County, Ohio.Dave shares his heart for students and why the Buck Fifty is so important. Dave has a podcast that he hosts with Chris Scott called Running Off at the Mouth, The Buck Fifty Podcast. You can find links to more information and episodes of th...
2021-04-1257 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastA Sh*t Show Week for the Ford GovernmentBarely three days into a province-wide "lockdown", Ontario Premier Doug Ford decides it's time to issue a province-wide Stay At Home order. It's another sign suggesting the provincial plan to control the pandemic is being driven by guesses. It's a sign that we continue to chase the virus rather than getting out in front of it. Brampton Mayor, Patrick Brown joins us on this edition of On The Ledge. In many ways, his city has been ground zero for the pandemic. He's happy the province has finally shifted it's vaccine rollout to focus on hotspot areas. Every postal code in...
2021-04-1025 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastOntario's READY-FIRE-AIM Covid-19 strategy misses the markFive months ago, the On The Ledge crew asked the question: "Who's in control of an out of control pandemic?" That was the thrust of our discussion on November 12, 2020. We knew then we were facing the Second Wave. We knew then we faced out of control case numbers. We knew then that urgent measures were required. We knew then vaccines were on the way. We knew then we needed a comprehensive rollout and distribution plan for those vaccines. We know now the Ford government learned little from that experience. Today, case numbers are out of control driven by the exponential...
2021-04-0228 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFAILING UP: Doug Ford's leadership team fails the Long Term Care testThe latest numbers from MaruBlue suggest the Trudeau government is getting a failing grade for it's handling of the COVID vaccine rollout. A majority of Canadians (57%) believe the Trudeau government has done a bad job in delivering vaccines to their province. Similarly, more than half of Ontarians believe the Ford government has done a bad job managing the vaccine rollout. These numbers come on the heels of scathing criticism of Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health, David Williams, Health Minister, Christine Elliott, and Minister of Long Term Care, Dr. Merrillee Fullerton after their testimony before the Long Term Care Commission...
2021-03-0428 min
Weird StudiesOn Neil Gaiman & Dave McKean's 'Mr Punch'
Before Coraline, before American Gods, in the early days of the Sandman series, Neil Gaiman collaborated with Dave McKean on some truly groundbreaking graphic novels: Violent Cases (1987), Signal to Noise (1989), and the work discussed in this Weird Studies episode. The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr Punch (1994) is the story of a boy whose initiation into the dark realities of life, death, and family plays out in the shadow of the (in)famous Punch & Judy puppet show. Unlike some of Gaiman's more overtly marvellous offerings, Mr Punch is a subtle fantasy whose weirdness hides in the gaps and...
2020-12-091h 20
The Founder Coach PodcastWhat It Means to Speak VC | Paul Ford, CEO of Acin (Series A)How many languages do founders need to learn? Meet Paul Ford, CEO of Acin, a SaaS tool that helps banks manage their operational risk.
In this episode, Paul and I discuss why raising money is like learning a new language, Paul shares how the army helped him become more resilient, and we talk about what it was like to step down as CEO of his previous company. We also explore how to find topics that resonate with end users.
Key links:
Acin website: https://acin.com/
Open job positions: https://acin...
2020-12-0241 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford and Dr. David Williams get scorched over their COVID responseOne month before Christmas 2020 and Ontario's Auditor General dropped a lump of coal in Doug Ford's and David Williams' stockings. Bonnie Lysyk issued a scathing report on the provincial response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Lysyk says the province was not only ill prepared, it failed to learn important lessons from the SARS crisis in 2003. And the AG said, in no uncertain terms, criticized Dr. Williams as the Chief Medical Officer of Health for not leading Ontario's response to COVID-19.
2020-11-2533 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastOntario Premier Doug Ford: COVID messaging is clear. REALLY?Ontario Premier Doug Ford is pushing back on criticism of his government's COVID-19 communications and public health guidance. Ford says "I don't think the guidelines can be any clearer." Really?? In this week's episode of On the Ledge, John Wright, Keith Leslie and Dave Trafford are joined by Melissa Lantsman. Melissa's not only the VP at Enterprise, she was the Tory war room director during the last provincial election campaign. She says the Ford government is running out of chances to get the story straight. "Confusing public health advice across every single jurisdiction is undermining public trust. We need to...
2020-10-2126 min
Talking TriathlonSix-Time Kona Champion - Dave ScottIs a triathlon podcast really a triathlon podcast if it hasn't interviewed Dave Scott? This week we punch our podcast ticket as we are joined by a true legend of triathlon, 6-time Kona Champion, Dave Scott. What is it like to lose the greatest triathlon of all time? What does the future of the sport look like and what sort of changes are the PTO making to help facilitate that change? Dave Scott answers all of these questions and more as he speaks with James about the history of the sport and what is to...
2020-08-141h 24Talking TriathlonSix-Time Kona Champion - Dave ScottIs a triathlon podcast really a triathlon podcast if it hasn't interviewed Dave Scott? This week we punch our podcast ticket as we are joined by a true legend of triathlon, 6-time Kona Champion, Dave Scott. What is it like to lose the greatest triathlon of all time? What does the future of the sport look like and what sort of changes are the PTO making to help facilitate that change? Dave Scott answers all of these questions and more as he speaks with James about the history of the sport and what is to...
2020-08-141h 24
Writer's BoneEpisode 405: Dave Eggers, Author of The Captain and the GloryDave Eggers, author of You Shall Know Our Velocity, A Hologram for the King, and The Circle, talks to Daniel Ford about his most recent book The Captain and the Glory. Eggers also discusses his work with “McSweeney’s” and 826 National, the largest youth writing network in the country. NovelClass host Dave Pezza also stops by to chat about the influence Eggers has had on his own writing and which novels you should pick up if you haven’t read anything by him yet. To learn more about Dave Eggers, visit his official website. Also r...
2020-03-0338 min
STEMTalks Archive - IHMC | Institute for Human & Machine CognitionEpisode 99: Dave Rabin talks about how psychedelics and wearable devices can help improve people’s livesDr. David Rabin is the chief innovation officer and co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience. He also is the co-inventor of Apollo, a wearable device designed to improve focus, sleep and access to meditative states by gently delivering layered vibrations to the skin.
Dave is a board-certified psychiatrist and translational neuroscientist who for the past decade has been studying resilience and the impact of chronic stress on humans. He received his MD in medicine and Ph.D. in neuroscience from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He trained in psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the...
2019-11-261h 21STEM-TalkEpisode 99: Dave Rabin talks about how psychedelics and wearable devices can help improve people’s livesDr. David Rabin is the chief innovation officer and co-founder of Apollo Neuroscience. He also is the co-inventor of Apollo, a wearable device designed to improve focus, sleep and access to meditative states by gently delivering layered vibrations to the skin.
Dave is a board-certified psychiatrist and translational neuroscientist who for the past decade has been studying resilience and the impact of chronic stress on humans. He received his MD in medicine and Ph.D. in neuroscience from Albany Medical College in Albany, New York. He trained in psychiatry at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic at the...
2019-11-261h 21On The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastOntario Teachers Set To Take Job Action and Doug Ford Takes the Lead on Federal-Provincial Relations.There were all kinds of predictions that Ontario Premier Doug Ford's meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau would be more of a stand off than a sit down. But that wasn't the case. All indications are Ford and Trudeau had a productive discussion and left the name calling on the campaign trail. And less than a month before school's out for the Christmas holiday break and, so far, it's been business as usual in the classroom while teachers' unions negotiate new contracts with the provincial government. But that is about to change. The Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF) will jo...
2019-11-2429 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastHamilton Pushes Back Against Doug Ford and Canada's premiers will meet December 2ndOrganized labour organized a demonstration outside MPP Donna Skelly's Hamilton office this past week - all because of a comment the premier made in response to a question from Skelly. Skelly basically teed up a friendly question and Doug Ford replied with friendly fire. The premier also made news when it was announced that Canada's premiers will be meeting in the GTA on December 2nd. It gives the provinces the chance to have a unified message in a unified voice before the federal government gets back to business with a new throne speech.
2019-11-1728 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastEXTRA! The Ontario Fall Economic StatementOntario’s Finance Minister Rod Phillips delivered the Fall Economic Statement in the legislature this week and it was criticized by the left and the right. The opposition NDP accuse the Ford government of making drastic cuts to programs and services while staunch conservatives shout about Ford spending more than the Kathleen Wynne government. Getting heat from both sides suggests to Phillips they got the balance just about right. They’ve added cash to health and education, focused on some tax relief, (especially for small business) and have a plan to flatten the deficit a year into their next mandate. Abov...
2019-11-0917 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord Nation moves away from READY-FIRE-AIM method of governingThe Ontario legislature was back in business this past week after a nearly five month recess. Things kicked off with a "day of action" demonstration by public service unions but it wasn't as spirited as one may have expected. The ON THE LEDGE panel chalks that up to an obvious change of tone from Premier Doug Ford. There was some barbs in house during Question Period but there was a noticeable change in behaviour. Spectator could not only hear the questions, they could hear the answers. Premier Ford may be speaking softly but it would be wrong to think he...
2019-11-0329 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastDoug Ford Emerges After 40 Days and 40 Nights in the WildernessThe federal election is in the rearview mirror and there have been a few Doug Ford sightings as the Ontario legislation prepares to get back to business. There is a noticeable change in tone from the Ontario premier but it's pretty clear that Ford's office is prepared to continue its war with the media. Keith Leslie says Ford remains in a bubble and is conducting public business behind closed doors. CTV Queen's Park Bureau Chief Colin D'Mello joins this week's edition of the On The Ledge Podcast
2019-10-2729 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastFord stays out of sight while Scheer and Kenney campaign in OntarioJustin Trudeau barely gets through a stump speech or a Q&A with media without mentioning Doug Ford's name multiple times. He accuses the Ontario premier of taking care of his rich pals and cutting essential services intended to support the most vulnerable. Trudeau says a Scheer government in Ottawa would do the same or worse. The strategy is fairly transparent. The Liberals are not only linking Andrew Scheer to an unpopular premier, they're baiting Ford to engage in the federal campaign. But try as they may, the Trudeau Liberals have not been able to draw Ontario Premier Doug Ford...
2019-10-1526 minOn The Ledge - your Ontario politics podcastTwo Months AD (After Dean) Signals a Change in Tone for Doug Ford's ToriesDean French left the Premier's Office at Queen's Park about two months ago and, by accident or design, the tone and approach of the Doug Ford government has shifted significantly. That tone was front and centre this past week at the annual AMO (Association of Municipalities of Ontario) meeting in Ottawa. It wasn't a love-in by any stretch of the imagination. Local governments are still struggling with Queen's Park's decision to cut funding for municipal services including public health and child care. But, there was dialogue. The premier and his cabinet entertained some 600 meetings with municipal mayors, councillors and adminstrators...
2019-08-2536 min