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This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re doing some real analysis. Look at that picture above, are you scared? Sick? Shocked? Disappointed? All of the above? Then this week’s show might be of some interest as we try to dissect the most recent American election for something usable going forward. Closer to home, we’re talking to a member of city council about this year’s unusual budget process. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #493) Show Notes for November 14, 2024”
This week on Open Sources Guelph we’re in a recovery phase. On Tuesday, we saw the end of an epically long election that had more ups and downs than the scariest roller coaster, and hopefully there will be some solid results to discuss. Closer to home, we will look at the latest non-solution to Ontario’s homeless crisis and the latest unfounded attack on Canada’s trans community from the likeliest source. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #492) Show Notes for November 7, 2024”
This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re dealing with our Trump Derangement Syndrome. One more week till the vote’s over in the United States, and there’s a lot to catch up on. The vote is already over in Saskatchewan, but there’s a new one brewing in Nova Scotia to talk about. More locally, international students are getting a lot of blame, but we’re talking to someone who says that they really need our assistance. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #491) Show Notes for October 31, 2024”
This week on Open Sources Guelph, there’s a lot to figure out. South of the border, does it matter who won the vice-presidential debate? We’re going to find out, and we’re also going to find out if anything’s really changed after all this time when it comes to Truth and Reconciliation with our Indigenous communities in recent years. Also, we’re going to have more tunnel talk with a special guest who knows about real solutions for congestion. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #487) Show Notes for October 3, 2024”
This week on Open Sources Guelph we’re going to try and tone down the rhetoric. But can we still be spicy? Probably, the news certainly is! If you think it’s hot up in Ottawa this first week back from summer vacation, just wait until you hear about what’s been going on in the United States lately. And for the interview in the back half, we’ve got a grocery list of issues about food insecurity, and we will be joined someone who knows how to fix them. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #485) Show Notes for September 19, 2024”
This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re getting our bearings. In this late summer mode, we’re looking to the coming election south of the border and the constantly changing game there, meanwhile on this side of the border the Federal Liberals are hoping that they have enough juice to change their own game. Meanwhile, here in Guelph, the game is “musical chairs” and the players are Guelph city council and community members experiencing homelessness. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #482) Show Notes for August 29, 2024”
This week on Open Sources Guelph, we need a drink. Good thing the liquor stores are open again, and to talk about why that is and what the workers in those stores are thinking, we’re joined by one of their union leaders on this episode. Why are we drinking? Drama! So much drama in the U.S. Presidential election this week as the odds changed again, and meanwhile, closer to home, we’ve got some big decisions to make in terms of our own defence.
Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #479) Show Notes for July 25, 2024”
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