Open Sources (Ep. #473) Show Notes for June 13, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we won’t say that democracy doesn’t work, but it certainly seems to be malfunctioning. We will look to our friends in the EU who seem to be increasingly embracing authoritarianism, but things aren’t too rosy on our own shores where a beleaguered Indigenous community here in Ontario has to take the government to court to get action. For the interview this week – and don’t hate us – we’re talking about landlord issues with a landlord. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #473) Show Notes for June 13, 2024”

Open Sources (Ep. #472) Show Notes for June 6, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we don’t take the law into our own hands, we go to court with some popcorn. On this episode, many of our news items intersect with justice matters as we talk about the deportation of a national pariah, the trial of a serial killer, a plea deal for a would-be mass murderer, and the unexpected result of a corruption trial in the U.S. Also, because a week can’t go by without him sticking his foot in his mouth, we’ll talk about Ontario’s Premier. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #472) Show Notes for June 6, 2024”

Open Sources (Ep. #471) Show Notes for May 30, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re all about elections. We’re not having one across Ontario anytime soon, but the premier didn’t rule it out last week. However, they are having an election right now in Mississauga, they’re going to the polls next month to choose a new mayor. For the interview this week, we look to the United Kingdom where they’re also having an election, and our guest has thoughts. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #471) Show Notes for May 30, 2024”

Open Sources Digest Show Notes for May 23, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re looking for change. Everyone who’s ever been a politician started out as something else, and as we’re looking to next year’s federal election, and an open seat here in the riding of Guelph, we’ve already got a couple of people looking for a career change. This week, we’re talking to a labour activist and a city councillor who both want to be your next MP. Continue reading “Open Sources Digest Show Notes for May 23, 2024”

Open Sources Digest Show Notes for May 16, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’ve got a digest for you. As we lean back on an ant hill, touch grass and love life, we’re treating you to two recent in-depth conversations with fascinating and insightful activists in their respective fields. First, just in time for Pride Month, we’re going talk about trans equality, and second, just in time for Victoria Day planting, we’re going to talk about farm workers. Continue reading “Open Sources Digest Show Notes for May 16, 2024”

Open Sources (Ep. #470) Show Notes for May 9, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, everything old is new again! Nothing changes after two big by-elections in different parts of Ontario, and the war that has stymied the world for the better part of a year now only looks close to reaching a resolution. Also, under hope and change, we have a guest this week that hopes a commemoration this month will lead to improved lives for people everywhere! Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #470) Show Notes for May 9, 2024”

Open Sources (Ep. #469) Show Notes for May 2, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we reconnect with our roots. It’s been a busy week for student protests and campus shutdowns, and it’s not escaped media attention, but getting less media attention is B.C.’s move to re-criminalize drugs, which may be a big step backwards. As always, this media is focused on local, and we will talk to a city councillor that maybe making a move from local to national. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #469) Show Notes for May 2, 2024”