Open Sources (Ep. #490) Show Notes for October 24, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re keeping things provincial. We’re going around the country to talk about the latest news coming out Queen’s Park now that the government is back at work there, and then we’re going to check out the new provincial governments who will take their seats in Fredericton and Victoria. For the interview this week, we’re keeping things in Guelph where one of our local councillors is going to talk about gas! Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #490) Show Notes for October 24, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #487) Show Notes for October 3, 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” →

Open Sources (Ep. #481) Show Notes for August 22, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re back! We’re done with our usual summer vacation and we’re eager to hop back on the never ending news cycle to talk about all things breaking and unbreaking. Here in Ontario, there was a big meeting of all the municipalities this week in Ottawa, and abroad in eastern Europe there was a big move in the war happening there. For the interview this week, we’re also talking about a big move, a move that someone’s trying to make happen right here at home. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #481) Show Notes for August 22, 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 (Ep. #460) Show Notes for February 29, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, it’s Leap Day! Recorded for posterity, episode #460 of this show is being released on Leap Day, February 29, 2024. This year February added an extra day, and on this show we’re adding to the discourse! We’re going to drop in on our friends at the Ontario Legislature, and then we’re going to talk to a friend from the trans community to see how they’re coping with current events. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #460) Show Notes for February 29, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #458) Show Notes for February 15, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re not feeling the love this day post-Valentine’s. We’re going to start local where the Mayor of Guelph declared himself strong, and just in time for a very complicated and emotional meeting about public policy around encampments. Also (sorta) local, we will talk about the impact of the latest round of media job cuts and then it’s off to Queen’s Park for another adventure! Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #458) Show Notes for February 15, 2024” →