First met Jeff while covering @londonontario.bsky.social council some 20 years ago. Been luck to cross paths numerous times since. Enjoyed our latest chat as he looked back in retirement at 50-plus years of #LocalGov experience.
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ICYMI: Mechele and Melissa, frontline workers in the homelessness crisis, join the show to tell us all about it. You can listen here: the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mec... (or wherever you get your podcasts).
Enjoyed speaking with Joe as he looks ahead at his eight remaining months as #mayor. From the benefits of good governance to the downside of "strong mayor" powers, he had plenty of #LocalGov insights to share. And a lot of love for where St. Thomas is headed.
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Appreciate Cori from @ubcm.bsky.social taking time to speak about a B.C. #budget that many people had concerns with. She makes a compelling case that focusing on pluralism and co-operation is the best way to ensure #LocalGov gets the support it needs. #BCMuni
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Appreciate Josh Morgan taking the time to discuss the recent conversation the @fcm.ca Big City Mayors Caucus had with Prime Minister Mark Carney. Seems like the mayors and the PM are on the same page for many of the #LocalGov issues of the day. #CDNmuni
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As someone whose journalism career began in #rural Ontario, I enjoyed getting some #LocalGov perspectives from Christa Lowry, as chair of ROMA, on how rural and northern communities are finally being given their fair share of the political spotlight. #ONmuni
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Insightful chat with Mayor Marianne Meed Ward about the troubling stats on #homelessness coming from the Association of Municipalities of Ontario. Bottom line from Ontario Big City Mayors, #LocalGov can't fix this crisis alone. #ONmuni
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Mark Carney tells Davos the old world order is ‘not coming back’ as Trump heads to Switzerland
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And yesterday Council voted 13-2 to expropriate land for the southern spur. Just if anybody is watching. BRT never went away. #LdnOnt
A trade war over Greenland won’t guarantee victory in the wider battle ft.trib.al/TsNOZyA
Trump tariff threats risk triggering ‘spiral of escalation’ in world economy, says IMF
This follows decision not to activate Boyle warming centre during extreme cold alert #ldnont
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So, St. Leonard's Community Services of London and Area. You probably know the organization's name, do you know what they do here in London? Executive Director, Michael Oates, joins the podcast to tell us all about it. the-matt-brown-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/mic...
Some fascinating #LocalGov insights from Tim Tierney on not only a busy 2025, but what @fcm.ca and all #municipalities are looking at in 2026. #CDNmuni
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It was my pleasure to have written many of the articles in this top 10 online #stories of 2025. Big thanks to everyone who enjoyed them. Well, and to those who read the ones I didn't write, too. #Top10 #LocalGov
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Had the chance to catch up with @rebeccaleebligh.bsky.social and get the latest @fcm.ca insights into the state of #LocalGov in Canada. And certainly, #BailReform and #HousingAffordability are key #CDNMuni concerns.
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My favourite thing is being part of the Women of Influence in Local Government Award. Such a thrill speaking with powerful #LocalGov champions, including Lisa, this year's honouree. A thrill to recognize her efforts supporting #women and Westbank First Nation.
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Today’s new episode of Deep Left Field features me and @gregorchisholm.bsky.social talking about #Bluejays dive into the deep end with Dylan Cease!
Also, I talk to Canadian Baseball League commissioner Ted Kalnins and we open the mailbag at deepleftfield@thestar.ca!
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Enjoyed chatting with Christa and recognizing her Women of Influence in Local Government Award honourable mention. Always a pleasure to meet with these inspiring #women and get their insights into the #LocalGov space. #CDNmuni
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One of the highlights of my year is speaking with the incredible #women recognized through the Women of Influence in Local Government Award. Always enjoy getting their insights into the often challenging #LocalGov space. And Randy was no different. #CDNmuni
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom pulled no punches at the COP30 climate talks in Brazil, calling President Donald Trump an “invasive species” and a “wrecking ball” during discussions about the US absence from global climate action. https://cnn.it/4hYJMUn
Not the first time I've talked to Lindsay, but the first time officially as AMO executive director. Some interesting insights into #LocalGov issues facing #municipalities today in Ontario. And everywhere.
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Although new to her presidential role at @ubcm.bsky.social, Cori had plenty to say about #LocalGov today, the state of #politics in general and in B.C., and why she was so eager to take on such an important position. #BCmuni
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Was a pleasure to chat with Cathie about her 25 years of #PublicService and what she sees as the state of #LocalGov today. She's leaving @hfxgov.bsky.social, but is looking forward to her next challenge at @dalhousieu.bsky.social.
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Enjoyed speaking with Corrine, particularly as we had talked about doing one of these #podcast interviews for a while. And with so many important #LocalGov insights, it felt deserving of an article, too. #AMO2025
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In 2015, Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission issued ninety-four Calls to Action for repairing the Crown’s relationship with Indigenous peoples. A decade later, most remain unfulfilled. Seven Indigenous writers reflect on the work still to be done: thewalrus.ca/truth-and-reconc...
On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we remember a dark past and we continue the work toward building a better future.
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Today is National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day – a time to raise awareness for the ongoing impacts of residential school and remember the children who never came home.
