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2025-12-26

The Future of Housing in Strathroy-Caradoc

Strathroy-Caradoc’s population could double in the next 30 years—can this small municipality accommodate them all? To find out, we sat down with Jake DeRidder, Strathroy-Caradoc's manager of development and growth services, to talk about how the municipality is encouraging new construction and working to make those units more affordable. By the end of this conversation, you'll know what kinds of housing are coming down the pipeline, where those new builds will be concentrated, and how many units are officially on the books. If you're in the market to buy a new home in the next few years, this episode is a must listen. 00:00 Introduction to Growing Strathroy-Caradoc01:15 How the Municipality is Predicting and Preparing for Growth03:43 Strathroy-Caradoc’s Settlement Areas and Housing Mix05:45 Encouraging New Housing Construction08:07 Grant Programs for Developers and Individuals09:50 Additional Residential Units Explained11:36 Affordability and Financial Incentives13:01 Response from Developers13:59 Housing Projects in the Pipeline16:38 Final Thoughts on the Future of Housing in Strathroy-Caradoc Find out more about Strathroy-Caradoc’s growth plans Growing Together Strathroy-Caradoc webpage: growingtogethersc.caFacebook: facebook.com/strathroycaradocInstagram: instagram.com/strathcaradocX: x.com/strathcaradocYouTube: youtube.com/@strathroy-caradoc About the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast Strathroy-Caradoc is a place where people and businesses grow deep roots. With a population of 24,000 people. It would be easy to assume that Strathroy-Caradoc is a sleepy part of Southwest Ontario, but new residents and businesses—from independent shops to multinational power players—are flocking here. Listen to the Growing Strathroy-Caradoc podcast to find out why. If Strathroy-Caradoc sounds like a community you'd like to move to, learn more at strathroy-caradoc.ca. If you’re an investor, learn about our value proposition, key sectors, and available properties at investstrathroy-caradoc.ca. The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

2025-12-26

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19 min
JAN 8

Is a Canadian Car Company Feasible?

As we enter a new year where Canadian economic sovereignty is a top priority and our automotive industry faces an uncertain future, discussions have been heating up about the prospect of a truly Canadian car company. With insights from the report’s co-authors, Brendan Sweeney and Greg Keenan, this episode unpacks a new Trillium Network report that provides insight into the feasibility of a Canadian car company, who might be involved, and how Canada’s auto-making expertise could be turned into a commercially-viable OEM. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:58 Special Guest Host Introduction 03:14 Why a Canadian Car Company is a Hot Topic 06:54 Does Canada Already Have a Car Company? 16:59 Turning Auto-Making Expertise Into a Commercially-Viable OEM 26:05 How Governments Can Help 32:55 Likely Company Structure and Partners 40:23 Biggest Challenges 41:41 Leveraging Canada’s Strengths in Automation and Nuclear Highlighted Links Trillium Network: Shifting Gears: The Potential for a Canadian Car Company trilliummfg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/January-5-Shifting-Gears_TrilliumNetwork.pdfWired: That Disastrous Car Homer Simpson Designed Was Actually Ahead of Its Time wired.com/2014/07/homer-simpson-car/ Magna Torrero: magna.com/company/company-information/facts-history/magna-torrero Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future. This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

Jan 8

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47 min
2023-10-11

Need Money to Buy Your Dream Cottage Resort? A CFDC Can Help.

In this series, we featured southerners who bought a cottage resort in Northern Ontario and have no regrets. After listening to these episodes, maybe you're ready to make the leap, in theory, but the actual dollars and cents are holding you back. If that's the case, tune in to this episode about one of the North’s best kept secrets: Community Futures Development Corporations. CFDCs are nonprofit funding organizations that offer sizable loans with generous repayment terms, even to businesses considered too “risky” by the banks. Our guest for this episode is Ryan Raynard, the Chair of the Northwest CFDC Network and the Executive Director of the Lake of the Woods Business Incentive Corporation (LOWBIC). Find a CFDC office in your community: Community Futures Ontario: Northwest Region Community Futures Ontario: Northeast Region For more information about buying a cottage resort from a retiring owner, visit successionmatching.com. Learn more about tourism investment opportunities in Northern Ontario at invest.destination northern ontario.ca. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. About the Destination: Northern Ontario podcast If you came across a real estate listing for an affordable cottage resort deep in the boreal forest, would you be tempted to buy it? If the answer is yes, then the Destination: Northern Ontario podcast is for you. By the end of this five-part series, you’ll learn everything you should know before buying or starting a tourism business in the north, and hear stories from people who’ve walked the path before and would do it all over again. The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced for Destination Northern Ontario by Storied Places Media.

2023-10-11

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16 min
2023-10-24

Innovation Thrives on This Picturesque Island

There are over 50 tech companies on Unama’ki-Cape Breton, an island of just 140,000 people. Many are in the bustling urban area around Sydney, but a surprising number are in small, picturesque communities. Others live in the cloud, able to be located anywhere, but the founders are here. Three tech leaders explain why this innovation ecosystem is so productive, and so sticky. This episode is sponsored by the Regional Entrepreneurship Acceleration Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT REAP), a dynamic global initiative that engages with communities around the world to strengthen their innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystems and transform their economies. MIT REAP translates leading research from MIT expert faculty into practical frameworks, convenes key stakeholders who are focused on innovation and entrepreneurship, and educates regional leaders through team-based interaction to achieve economic and social progress. To learn more about their programs, visit reap.mit.edu. Chad Munro is the CEO of Halifax Biomedical, an Orthopaedic clinical measurements company and a world leading provider of micro-instability assessment services using very precise proprietary Stereo Orthopaedic Radiography (SOR) imaging technology (HALIFAX exams). Website: halifaxbiomedical.com Darren Gallop is the President and CEO of Carbide, an information security and data privacy platform that helps small to medium size businesses build, implement, and manage their information security and meet data privacy requirements. Website: carbidesecure.comDarren’s Why I am Still Awake podcast: whyiamstillawake.buzzsprout.com The Verschuren Centre (VC) for Sustainability in Energy and the Environment is an independent clean technology development and deployment facility. It offers client-tailored services to support companies in developing sustainable solutions that meet industry needs. Website: verschurencentre.caTwitter: twitter.com/verschurenctrLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/verschurencentre About the Invest in Cape Breton podcast Unama'ki-Cape Breton is on the cusp of an economic renaissance. Invest in Cape Breton is a podcast that will challenge your assumptions about the island’s economy through in-depth interviews with local changemakers. We go beyond the headlines to reveal the untapped potential for investors and entrepreneurs, and offer a preview of the island’s coming transformation. Right from the first episode, we’ll show you why there's never been a better time to invest in Cape Breton. This podcast is an initiative of the Cape Breton Partnership. It is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media. The theme music is "Under My Skin" by Elyse Aeryn.

2023-10-24

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39 min
JAN 9

What Visitors Need from Northern Ontario’s Transportation Network

Northern Ontario is big—REALLY big—which can be a challenge for anyone trying to get from one city to another or to escape into our great wilderness. Roads, air, and rail networks are critical to the success of our tourism industry (and economy at large) and that’s why Destination Northern Ontario is making it a priority. Ian Wood is a director on Destination Northern Ontario's board of directors and the chair of its ad hoc committee on transportation issues. In this episode, he lays out the current state of our transportation network, what should be done to improve them for visitors, and what YOU can do to help. 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Why Transportation is Key For Northern Ontario Tourism 03:19 Formation and Goal of the Transportation Issues Committee 05:32 Road Transportation in Northern Ontario 10:38 Air Transportation Post-COVID 14:40 Rail Transportation in Northern Ontario 17:36 Opportunities for Air Transportation 21:49 Opportunities for Rail Transportation 26:42 Opportunities for Road Transportation 30:10 How DNO is Advancing Improvements 31:36 Call to Action for Tourism Operators 32:35 The Top Priority 34:16 Postscript: New Air Routes! Mentioned resources Northern Ontario Transportation Challenges & Solutions destinationnorthernontario.ca/sites/default/files/2025-10/MC_Transportation%20Challenges%20and%20Solutions_04-14-25_LowRes.pdf About the Destination: Northern Ontario podcast This is a series for tourism business operators in rugged and beautiful Northern Ontario. Whether you're just starting out, or you've got years under your belt, this podcast will make sure you're well equipped for the journey. If you’re not an operator yet, but plan to buy a tourism business in the north, then check out Season 1 for case studies and expert guidance. Learn more about tourism investment opportunities in Northern Ontario at invest.destination northernontario.ca. Follow DNO on Twitter/X, Facebook, Instagram, or LinkedIn. The podcast is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media.

Jan 9

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35 min
FEB 4

The State of Canada’s Auto Industry in 2026

Is your knowledge of Canada’s automotive industry up to date? The Trillium Network has crunched the numbers and reports on how vehicle production, assembly plant employment, and labour productivity have evolved since 2016. In this episode, the report’s authors, Brendan Sweeney and Greg Keenan, unpack the stats and discuss the driving forces behind them. They conclude with three policy recommendations that we hope to see in the federal government’s forthcoming automotive strategy. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of the Trillium Network’s New Automotive Industry Bulletin 01:34 Reasons Behind the Report's Timing 03:07 Key Findings on Vehicle Production 07:49 Impact on Employment and Productivity 12:58 Federal Automotive Strategy and Recommendations 17:02 Impact of Chinese Auto Imports and Consumer Choices Read the Trillium Network Data Bulletin The Road Behind Is Not the Road Ahead: What a Decade of Data Tells Us About Canada's Automotive Future https://trilliummfg.ca/data-bulletin/the-road-behind-is-not-the-road-ahead/ Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future. This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

Feb 4

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18 min
JAN 22

Why This Historian Thinks a Canadian Car is Feasible

As Canada’s auto industry faces fresh uncertainty, an old story from New Brunswick suddenly feels very current. In this episode, host Brendan Sweeney and guest host Greg Keenan sit down with Dimitry Anastakis, a University of Toronto professor and the author of Dream Car, a book about the history of the New Brunswick-built Bricklin SV1. Dimitry details the fascinating yet tumultuous journey of the Bricklin in the 1970s, why it was a failure with important lessons, and how we can apply those lessons to the startup and sustainability of a Canadian car company today. Dimitry also reflects on the Trillium Network’s Shifting Gears report and shares his vision for what a uniquely Canadian car should look like. 00:00 Introduction and Previous Episode Recap 00:52 Introducing the Guest: Dimitry Anastakis 02:43 Dimitry's Background and Academic Journey 04:13 Writing ‘Dream Car’: More than a Simple Case Study 08:41 Why Dimitry Thinks a Canadian Car is Feasible 09:50 The Future of Canadian Car Manufacturing 15:44 The Challenge of Sustaining a Car Company 25:35 Parallels Between Bricklin and Tesla 30:26 Why Dimitry Was Less Pessimistic After Reading the Trillium Network’s Report 45:46 What Dimitry Thinks a Canadian Car Should Look Like Read the Trillium Network Report Shifting Gears: The Potential for a Canadian Car Company trilliummfg.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/January-5-Shifting-Gears_TrilliumNetwork.pdf Find Out More About Dimitry Anastakis Dimitry Anastakis University of Toronto Profile history.utoronto.ca/people/directories/all-faculty/dimitry-anastakisDream Car: Malcolm Bricklin’s Fantastic SV1 and the End of Industrial Modernity utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487555825#generate-pdfThe North American Auto Industry since NAFTA utorontopress.com/9781487527372/the-north-american-auto-industry-since-nafta Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario

Jan 22

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50 min
2025-03-14

Avidbots: Scaling Up and Doubling Down on Robotics

Our Hannover Messe countdown series—featuring Ontario manufacturers and technology companies that will be showcasing at the world's largest industrial technology trade fair—continues with Pablo Molina, Co-Founder & CTO of Kitchener-based Avidbots. In this episode, Pablo shares Avidbots' journey from a small office in Waterloo to a multinational company shipping autonomous cleaning robots around the world. Pablo pulls no punches about Canada’s lagging adoption of robotics and lack of investment in scaling up the industry, both of which are challenges that he and the Canadian Robotics Council (CRC) are working to address. The episode concludes with a preview of Avidbots' participation at Hannover Messe 2025, and his take on the rumours, thus far, of which musical act will be playing at NGen’s Hannover Messe reception. 03:41 Avidbots’ Journey07:16 Avidbots' Products and Innovations11:20 Challenges and Future of Robotics14:36 Hardware, Software, and the Kitchener-Waterloo Ecosystem17:03 How We Can Help Canadian Companies Scale Up 22:46 The Role of CRC in Canadian Robotics26:10 Avidbots at Hannover Messe28:32 What Pablo is Excited About in 202530:17 Whether Avidbots Will Stay in Canada35:26 Musical Rumors Find Out More about Avidbots and the Canadian Robotics Council Avidbots website: avidbots.comCanadian Robotics Council website: roboticscouncil.ca Find Out More About Trillium Trillium website: trilliummfg.caTrillium GIS: trilliumgis.caLinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/trilliummfgX/Twitter: x.com/TrilliumMfgInstagram: instagram.com/trilliummfgFacebook: facebook.com/trilliummfgOld ‘Making it in Ontario’ Episodes: https://soundcloud.com/making-it-in-ontario-past About the Making it in Ontario Podcast Making it in Ontario is your window into what's next in manufacturing. Ontario’s economy depends on manufacturing, but the latest research reveals concerning trends that could undermine the sector’s strength—if we don’t address them. Join us as we talk to CEOs and other leaders at the forefront of the sector about productivity, strategy, talent markets and career opportunities, and the role of manufacturing in a prosperous and sustainable future. This podcast is an initiative of the Trillium Network for Advanced Manufacturing. It is produced by Storied Places Media.

2025-03-14

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37 min
2023-12-05

Strong Winds Driving Growth to the Strait of Canso

Unama’ki-Cape Breton has always been windy, but something has shifted in the last couple years. Now the same wind that blows our patio furniture away is being called ‘world class’ and ‘a nation-building opportunity’. Government and corporate leaders are optimistic that the offshore wind and green energy projects already underway in the Strait of Canso are going to be transformative not just for the Strait Area, not just for Unama’ki-Cape Breton, and not just the province of Nova Scotia. This is going to be as big as the railway. Find more information about the Strait Area and offshore wind at the websites below. For a guide to living, working, and moving to Cape Breton, visit WelcomeToCapeBreton.ca. Cape Breton Partnership - Offshore Wind Industry OverviewCape Breton Partnership - Point Tupper Heavy Industrial ParkCape Breton Partnership - Green Energy Engagement ProgramStrait Area Chamber of Commerce Amanda Mombourquette is a Co-Chair of the Strait of Canso Offshore Wind Task Force and the Warden of Richmond County. Brenda Chisholm-Beaton is the other Co-Chair of the Strait of Canso Offshore Wind Task Force and the Mayor of the Town of Port Hawkesbury. Strait of Canso Offshore Wind Task Force websiteRichmond County website: richmondcounty.caTown of Port Hawkesbury website: townofporthawkesbury.ca Carlos Martin is the CEO of BlueFloat Energy, an offshore wind developer headquartered in Madrid, Spain. Website: bluefloat.com Peter Murphy is the Contract Manager for Svitzer Canada, a towage and marine services provider in the Strait Area. Website: svitzer.com This episode is sponsored by Bear Head Energy. Bear Head Energy is one of North America's only fully permitted green hydrogen and ammonia sites. They have been working closely with local communities and Mi’kmaq nations for nearly two decades and look forward to continuing to build relationships and bringing economic benefits to the region. Bear Head Energy is a wholly owned subsidiary of BAES Infrastructure, a diversified energy company focused on developing, constructing, and operating energy transition projects. Learn more and sign up to receive updates at BearHeadEnergy.ca. About the Invest in Cape Breton podcast Unama'ki-Cape Breton is on the cusp of an economic renaissance. Invest in Cape Breton is a podcast that will challenge your assumptions about the island’s economy through in-depth interviews with local changemakers. We go beyond the headlines to reveal the untapped potential for investors and entrepreneurs, and offer a preview of the island’s coming transformation. Right from the first episode, we’ll show you why there's...

2023-12-05

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51 min
2024-10-01

An Undersaturated Market for Tourism Investment

With half a million annual visitors contributing over $300 million to the regional GDP, Unama’ki - Cape Breton’s tourism sector is robust, but nowhere near saturated. In this episode, we highlight a tourism investment case study in Cheticamp, the rapid growth of marine tourism, and the emergence of Mi’kmaq tourism. The consensus is that there are lots of opportunities for investors, and that collaborating is the way to go. 00:33 Introduction01:38 Cheticamp: A Case Study in Tourism Investment09:06 Housing and Accommodation Projects16:29 Superyacht East Coast: Turning Atlantic Canada into a Marine Destination18:58 Businesses That Can Benefit From Superyachts25:40 How Communities Can Attract Marine Tourism30:40 NSITEN: Developing Authentic Indigenous Tourism Experiences 38:26 Building Trust and Partnerships with Indigenous Communities Andre Bourgeois is the Project Manager for La Pointe and Le Cap Le Cap HotelLa Pointe (Cheticamp Island) Facebook group Adam Langley is the President and CEO of Superyacht East Coast Superyacht East Coast websiteFacebookInstagramLinkedIn Robert Bernard is the Executive Director for the Nova Scotia Indigenous Tourism Enterprise Network (NSITEN) NSITEN websiteFacebookTwitterRobert Bernard on LinkedInKwilmu’kw Maw-klusuaqn (KMK) Other Unama’ki - Cape Breton tourism organizations Destination Cape Breton About the Invest in Cape Breton podcast Unama'ki-Cape Breton is on the cusp of an economic renaissance. Invest in Cape Breton is a podcast that will challenge your assumptions about the island’s economy through in-depth interviews with local changemakers. We go beyond the headlines to reveal the untapped potential for investors and entrepreneurs, and offer a preview of the island’s coming transformation. Right from the first episode, we’ll show you why there's never been a better time to invest in Cape Breton. This podcast is an initiative of the Cape Breton Partnership. It is hosted by Michelle Samson and produced by Storied Places Media. The theme music is "Under My Skin" by Elyse Aeryn. This episode’s special theme song is 'Je m'en fus à sa porte' by Nicolas Boulerice, Olivier Demers, and Cape Breton's own Robert Deveaux. It is provided courtesy of Editions de la Compagnie du Nord and David Murphy et Cie.

2024-10-01

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46 min

Storied Places Media is a podcast production agency that specializes in helping communities tell their stories to drive economic development.