politics
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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