Shows / Exit 425
Exit 425
Exit 425: Substantial information and education that goes where you want! Issues discussed by the voices of those making the news! All about living on the rural/urban fringe of the biggest urban area in Canada! Join Exit 425. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and more! Join the Exit 425 Facebook Group!
Episodes
- Exit 425
S2 Episode 4 The Mayor is back: Development Charges and Downtown Courtice!
Mayor Adrian Foster joins Exit 425 again and shares that we shouldn't be too concerned about MZOs but still havent heard what will replace development charges!…
- Exit 425
Poverty In Durham Part 2: Feeding the Need In Durham
Feed the Need In Durham (www.feedtheneedindurham.ca) CEO Ben Earle and Board President Gail Nyberg speak with Steve Rae about what poverty looks like in Exit…
- Exit 425
S2 Episode 2 Dan McTeague tells you how it is....
You have probably already heard or have seen Dan McTeague ont eh news today as the president of Canadians for Affordable Energy. Certainly as long as Dan…
- Exit 425
Exit 425 Season 2 Premiere Mark Carlos: Poverty In Durham Pt1
Mark Carlos of Redemption House Recovery talks to Exit 425 about poverty in Durham in the 61st episode of Exit 425, the first episode of Season 2, and the…
- Exit 425
Episode 60 Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster and Strong Mayor Powers
Strong Mayor Powers were introduced to Ontario in a limited way in September of 2022, and more broadly July 1, 2023. Mayors in Ontario typically are elected by…
- Exit 425
Episode 59: John Mutton, former Mayor of Clarington helps to explain what a Strong Mayor is and how this is going to help!
John Mutton has been a local councilor and the Mayor of Clarington. He is still involved in municipal politics and affairs through his business, Municipal…
- Exit 425
Episode 58 Mayor Adrian Foster: Development charge news? GO Trains, OPG and Darlington Provincial Park!
Adrian Foster is the mayor of Clarington and knows the business of Clarington well, after almost 13 years in the role. He joins Exit 425, as a resident of Exit…
- Exit 425
Episode 57 When being a parent turns you into an activist!
Tony Stravato is a Durham guy who is the father of twin boys, who have autism. Tony’s experience, particularly as a passionate advocate for people with autism…
Exit 425Mike Schreiner, the Green Party of Ontario leader joins Exit 425 for Episode 56
Mike Schreiner does not fit the bill of a stereotypical politician. He was named the most forthright leader in Ontario in the 2018 election, when he was first…
- Exit 425
Rookie Local Councillor Sami Elhajjeh talks about budgets, parks, and priorities for Exit 425 (Ward 1)
Businessman, family man and paddleboarder Sami Elhajjeh was elected to represent Exit 425 (Ward 1) on the Clarington Council, in October of 2022. Find out what…
- Exit 425
Ep 54 Granville Anderson updates Exit 425 on Regional Council decisions; greenbelt, and speeding problems in Courtice!
Exit 425's Regional Councillor (Wards 1 & 2 Clarington) Granville Anderson shares his priorities, thoughts about the Clarington budget, the greenbelt, and…
- Exit 425
Episode 53 Exit 425 Marc Kealey on The Greenbelt, with a different lens.
Marc Kealey is a lifelong liberal and Liberal. Stephen Ledrew refers to Marc as a 'Liberal Bigshot' so his perspective on changes to the Greenbelt and what…
- Exit 425
Hometown Panel # 2: Episode 52 : Coffee, Municipal Budgets, Greenbelt and Citizen Engagement!
Mark Morissette, known in Courtice for his involvment with Courtice Commuity Connect, along with Janice Jones form our panel for this conversation about local…
- Exit 425
Episode 51: Mayor Adrian Foster: Why we may see the GO Train in Courtice before a new arena (or pool, or community center) in Bowmanville!
Steve Rae, Exit 425, speaks with Clarington Mayor Adrian Foster about the effects of recent provincial legislation on how we live and how much we pay in taxes…
- Exit 425
Episode 50: Clarington MPP, Minister David Piccini speaks with Exit 425 about the greenbelt, municipal autonomy, education labour, and what Clarington needs from him!
David Piccini is the provincial member of Parliament for Northumberland-Peterborough South and the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for…
- Exit 425
Episode 49: Tim Gray talks about changes to the greenbelt and municipal government authority.
Tim is the Executive Director of Environmental Defence, who for over 35 years has worked at every level of government to protect our water and create livable…
- Exit 425
Episode 48: The Hometown Panel
In episode 48 we introduce the new Exit 425 Hometown Panel, and actually get to speak to half of them! Meet Courtice stars Jim Boate and Janice Jones today…
- Exit 425
Talking to our neighbour! Oshawa MPP Jennifer French talks to Exit 425 about things we have in common!
Since 2014 Jennifer French has represented Oshawa at Queen's Park as a member of the NDP caucus. Oshawa is immediately adjacent to the Courtice, and…
- Exit 425
Is the goal of the 'Keeping Students in Class Act' just to keep our students in class?
The Ontario government has, from time to time, implemented legislation to change the way education in Ontario works. At face value, Bill 28 makes sure that in…
Exit 425Kathleen Flynn tells Exit 425 why her experince makes her the best choice for Clarington Trustee for KPRDSB.
Kathleen Flynn believes that as a trustee for Clarington in the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, together with you, a difference can be made for the…
Exit 425Bernard Sanchez shares some of the fresh ideas he wants to bring to Clarington's and Durham's Councils, with Exit 425!
Bernard Sanchez thinks that an infusion of fresh ideas is needed in Clarington to properly address Investments, jobs and taxes; safety, security and…
Exit 425Granville Anderson believes that he can make things happen to make life better in Wards 1 and 2, if he is elected as your new Regional Councillor on October 24!
Granville Anderson spends his days solving problems. As a mediator by profession, he has been a school board trustee, a member of provincial parliament, and a…
Exit 425John Henry may be Durham's biggest fan! In this episode of Exit 425 he tells us why, and also why he thinks he is the best candidate for Regional Chair in the October 24 election!
John Henry has been an emergency responder, entrepreneur, is married to an entrepreneur, has been a ward councilor, an election reformer, mayor, and in 2018…
Exit 425Steven Conway is running to be your Ward 1/Exit 425 Local Councillor. In this episode he tells us why he is the right person for the job!
Steven Conway wants to be your Local Councillor on Clarington’s Municipal Council after the October 24th election. In this episode of Exit 425, Steven will…
Exit 425Adrian Foster tells Exit 425 why he should be mayor of Clarington for 4 more years!
He has been a counsellor of children, an investment counsellor, a local councillor and mayor. Adrian Foster the incumbent mayor in Clarington has been…
Exit 425Tom Dingwall tells Exit 425 why he is the person who, as mayor of Clarington, can strengthen Clarington as a great place to live, work and play!
Tom Dingwall is a lifelong resident of Durham region and a resident of Clarington who brings a lifetime of service and accountability to his candidacy for…
Exit 425Joe Neal tells Exit 425 that Clarington Council needs to become more effective and he is the mayoral candidate that can make that happen!
Joe Neal knows Wards 1 and 2 pretty well. He has been representing Exit 425 and more since 2010 in the capacity of Local Councillor and Regional Councillor…
Exit 425Paul Brown tells Exit 425 why he has the experience and expertise to be one of Clarington's KPRDSB trustees after October 24.
After 34 years in public education as a teacher, coach, vice principal, principal, and Education Officer working with and advising the Associate Director and…
Exit 425Sheikh Hossain speaks to Exit 425 about adding diversity and more as a KPRDSB Trustee!
Sheikh Hossain is a newcomer to Clarington, but at 3 years is also almost a long term resident. Bottom line, he loves it here and is proud to live here. Now…
Exit 425Sami Elhajjeh tells Exit 425 why he should be the next Local Councillor for Exit 425/Ward 1!
Sami Elhajjeh is a long time resident of Courtice who wants to work to make our taxes low; protect and sustain the natural environment that drew so many of us…
Exit 425Kevin Mackenzie tells Exit 425 why he should be among the two Clarington trustees elected to the PVNCCDSB on October 24, 2022!
Kevin Mackenzie is the incumbent in the race for two Trustee seats on the Peterborough Northumberland and Clarington Catholic District School Board, Board of…
Exit 425Exit 425 Speaks with Janice Jones about why we need her, along with her experience and passion as Regional Councillor for Wards 1&2, after Oct 24.
On this episode of Exit 425, Janice Jones, a past guest of Exit 425 and the Local Councillor for Ward 1 in Clarington, is here to tell us why we should elect…
Exit 425Exit 425 Speaks to Alphonse Ainsworth about being a trustee for PVNCCDSB.
Alphonse Ainsworth enters the race to become a trustee for Clarington on the Peterborough Northumberland and Clarington Catholic district school board with…
Exit 425Exit 425: Clarington Ward 1 (Exit 425) Candidate Robert Livingstone!
Robert Livingstone claims to be a vision and a voice for a better community! On issues from Community to Taxes and Transportation, this local businessman has…
Exit 425Exit 425 Trustee candidate Terry Rekar about her wish for an academic, accountable school system.
Terry Rekar is a long-time Durham resident, now living in Clarington, running to be one of Clarington’s 3 trustees for the KPRDSB. Terry wants to ensure that…
Exit 425Josh Glover tells Exit 425 why he needs to be one of the trustees to represent Clarington to the PVNCCDSB!
Joshua Glover is a man who lives in Bowmanville, and wants to be one of your 2 trustees for the Peterborough Victoria Northumberland and Clarington Catholic…
Exit 425Pranay Gunti wants to serve you! Pranay wants to be a trustee with KPRDSB to serve our community!
Pranay Gunti is a local son, husband and father, trained as an IT Specialist. His mission is to simply, serve. With two sons in or going to be in the school…
Exit 425Tenzin Shomar wants to be a trustee for KPRDSB! In this episode, Tenzin tells us why!
Despite being a recent university grad, and young, Tenzin Shomar already has experience as a trustee for the Kawartha Pine RIdge District School Board. As a…
Exit 425Gail Nyberg is a candidate for trustee in KPRDSB. What Gail brings to the table is why she thinks you should vote for her!
If Gail Nyberg’s name seems familiar, it is likely due to her 12 years as executive director of the Daily Bread Food bank in Toronto, and not her prior…
Exit 425Michael Barrett has lots of experience as a trustee that he would like to bring to KPRDSB. Michael tells Exit 425 what he has to offer!
For 19 years Michael Barrett served as a Trustee and Chair of the board for the Durham District School Board. But who would know…even though that board is now…
Exit 425Cathy Abraham wants to be one of your KPRDSB Trustees. In this episode, Cathy speaks with Exit 425.
You probably don’t know who Cathy Abraham is, but she is a trustee with Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board which manages nearly 470 million of your…
- Exit 425
Exit 425 Diane Lloyd, Trustee, Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, what do trustees do?
In this episode, Exit 425 speaks with Diane Lloyd, longtime member and Chair of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board, Board of Trustees. Diane has…
- Exit 425
Exit 425: A Municipal CAO? What Do They Do?
Clarington is growing quickly. Mary-Anne Dempster is our recently hired, well regarded Chief Administrative Officer. What does she do? What does Mary-Anne…
Exit 425Exit 425 Speaks with former Mayor of Clarington, John Mutton!
John Mutton was the mayor of Clarington from 2000-2006., after one term as Regional Councillor. In 2006 he lost his bid for 3rd term as mayor, but then made an…
Exit 425Exit 425 Election Update: For Chris Borgia, It's Personal!
Chris Borgia is the NDP Candidate for Durham Riding. Chris hears the concerns of the people he is meeting at their door. He understands because he is living…
Exit 425Campaign Update! Tony Stravato: Durham Is Tired of The Same Old Stuff!
Tony is hearing that he is a one issue candidate from other candidates! Hear that Tony cares about a great deal more and how he is hearing that Durham is tired…
Exit 425Chris Borgia Wants You To Be Heard At Queens Park!
Chris Borgia embodies what most of us perceive to be the work of the New Democratic Party everyday. He is the President of the Durham Region Labour Council….no…
Exit 425Exit 425 Election Episode! Tony Stravato!
There is a set of crisp looking signs dotting our Durham Riding communities now that might as well say ‘Who?’ even though they show our guests name. There is…
Exit 425Exit 425 'Election Edition' with Liberal Candidate for Durham Riding: Granville Anderson
Exit 425 'Election Edition' with Liberal Candidate for Durham Riding, Granville Anderson. Granville shares why he and his party are the best fit for Durham…
Exit 425Exit 425 speaks with Adrian Foster, Mayor of Clarington!
Exit 425's Steve Rae speaks with Adrian Foster about GO service, municipal planning, incentivized development, urban boundaries, and the mayor's provincial…
- Exit 425
Exit 425 Meets Deb Melohe from stopsprawldurham.com
April 18 2022: stopsprawldurham.com's Deb Melohe fills us in about what stopsprawldurham.com is all about and what they are doing, and encouraging you to do to…
- Exit 425
Exit 425: Sarah Gabrielle Baron: "It all starts with municipal politics!"
Sarah Gabrielle Baron was a candidate for Durham Riding in the September 2021 Federal, General election. She ran as an Independent candidate against the…
- Exit 425
Exit 425 is Keeping Up With Janice Jones!
Mar. 3, 2022 Exit 425 speaks with Local Councillor Janice Jones about community building, the waterfront in West Clarington, growth and development around Exit…
- Exit 425
Exit 425 Speaks With John Henry: Tolls, Trains, Growth & Covid
In this episode John Henry responds to questions about good things that have happended, progress with GO East and the Anaerobic Digester, and how much great…
Exit 425Exit 425 Speaks with Reg. Chair John Henry: Preparation, Planning, Perseverance and Hope!
Steve Rae speaks with Durham Regional Chair John Henry about the Exit 425 waterfront and sharing the regional load of responsibility; John's wish list from the…
- Exit 425
Exit 425's I'm Just a Political Idiot: Own Your Democracy
Marc Kealey speaks with Exit 425 about his experience and involvement in our polticial system; why it is important for everyone to be involved; and how anyone…
- Exit 425
Exit 425 meets the Mayor of Clarington, Adrian Foster!
Exit 425 speaks with Mayor Foster about his wishlist for the federal government, GO Transit, the waterfront, and much more!
- Exit 425
Exit 425 Meets Independent Candidate Sarah Gabrielle Baron
Sarah Gabrielle Baron is an independent candidate seeking to represent Exit 425 and Durham Riding as your MP. Listen to Sarah Gabrielle describe the local…
- Exit 425
Exit 425 Meets Jonathon Giancroce Liberal Candidate for Exit 425 and Durham Riding in the Sept 20 Federal Election.
Jonathon Giancroce speaks with Exit 425 about why Jonathon and the Liberal Party are the right choice for Canada, and Durham Riding.