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Canadian Politics: A Chat With Michelle Rempel

Canadian Politics: A Chat With Michelle Rempel

Canadian politics are more interesting than ever these days. Michelle Rempel is gaining quite a following for her passionate and unapologetic approach to engaging Canadians in heated political discussion. Some say she just might be on the road to becoming Prime Minister. She recently visited my hometown of Peterborough, Ontario for a breakfast chat with

Thoughts

March 4, 2019

Diane Therrien: Who Is She And Why Does She Want To Be Mayor Of Peterborough?

Diane Therrien: Who Is She And Why Does She Want To Be Mayor Of Peterborough?

It’s time to go parking with Diane Therrien! She wants to be Mayor of Peterborough, Ontario — along with her rescue dogs, Bean and Sprout, of course. Diane came to Peterborough to do her masters and fell in love with the city, as so many of us do. She started getting involved in municipal politics

Parking With MF

October 4, 2018

Daryl Bennett: Who Is He Really? And Why Does He Want To Be Mayor Of Peterborough Again

Daryl Bennett: Who Is He Really? And Why Does He Want To Be Mayor Of Peterborough Again

This week, Daryl Bennett goes Parking With MF. Learn about the real Daryl Bennett while we talk about hot issues like social services, mental health, and more. We also sing a duet, with the help of someone who you may remember from a recent episode. Take a moment to watch the interview and be sure to

Parking With MF

September 27, 2018

We May Not Agree, But We Can Still Be Kind

We May Not Agree, But We Can Still Be Kind

This week’s Monday Motivation video is in response to the comments and conversations that come up on my recent interview with Andrew Scheer. It’s a rant. And a thank you. And a call for discussions, not arguments. Discourse, not unkindness. We don’t have to agree with each other on all fronts, and we won’t, but

Mondays

August 20, 2018

Can This Guy Beat Justin Trudeau And Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister?

Can This Guy Beat Justin Trudeau And Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister?

Is this man going to be Canada’s next Prime Minister? Only time will tell, but we wanted to learn more about who Andrew Scheer is, how he handles being compared to Justin Trudeau, and his thoughts on the idea that parties can work together despite their differences. Watch the interview and join in the conversation

Parking With MF

August 17, 2018

Alzheimer’s is NOT Just a Seniors Issue: Glenn & Velma Pagett’s Story

Alzheimer’s is NOT Just a Seniors Issue: Glenn & Velma Pagett’s Story

Recently I ran into an old friend whom I haven’t seen in a while.  He’s a former city councillor and a big ambassador for our community of Peterborough Ontario.  I asked Glenn Pagett how things were.   He told tell me how his wife of 59 years was in a long term care facility.  Velma’s

Thoughts

December 10, 2015

Do You Vote For the Person or the Party?

Do You Vote For the Person or the Party?

It’s a question I struggle with every election: Do I vote for the person or the party platform.  Can the two be exclusive of each other? That question is a key factor behind these interviews.  I wanted to get to know the candidates better, so I thought you might want to as well.  For those

MF'S Drive ByThoughts

October 7, 2015

Can ONE Person Do Anything in the House of Commons?

Can ONE Person Do Anything in the House of Commons?

Election day is almost here, October 19th, 2015.  Make sure you find time to vote.  In fact you can VOTE right now if you think you will be too busy on election day to make it to the polls.  Just visit elections.ca for all the info you need. The next potential Prime Minister of Canada

MF'S Drive ByThoughts

October 6, 2015

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