Open Sources (Ep. #488) Show Notes for October 10, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re under pressure. We’re now one-year into a war in the Middle East that no one wanted but we’re dealing with it anyway, and here in Canada it’s costing more to hold government agencies to account. If you want to talk about holding governments to account though, you probably want to talk to this week’s guest who might be fighting a losing battle against the Ontario government to keep public land public. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #488) Show Notes for October 10, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #483) Show Notes for September 5, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, it’s back to school time! In the spirit of learning and continuing education we will open our minds and exercise our takes by tackling the big news stories of the week including a return trip to the Middle East where war and peace continues to be top of mind, and then there’s matters of immigration making the headlines here in Canada. More locally than that, we will talk about recent changes to government policy on safe consumption sites. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #483) Show Notes for September 5, 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” →

Open Sources (Ep. #462) Show Notes for March 14, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we throw ourselves into international drama. From civil unrest in Haiti, to the ongoing disaster that’s still unfolding – and might yet get worse – in Gaza. Also, there’s a princess missing in England, and can you believe that’s going to be the *last* segment?! Also, closer to home, we’ve got another great government attempt to regulate the internet to discuss. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #462) Show Notes for March 14, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #459) Show Notes for February 22, 2024

This week Open Sources Guelph is dealing bad news. What else is new? From critics silenced to cities under siege, we’re reminded that there’s a world full of danger and destruction out there, which are two things that are closely associated with a specific man who was once President of the United States, and might be again. Meanwhile, closer to home, an old man is almost literally yelling at clouds. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #459) Show Notes for February 22, 2024” →