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A podcast speaking to municipal politicians, community leaders and experts on the opportunities and challenges in Southwestern Ontario. We tell the stories of individuals, communities, and regions in the context of better understanding an under explored part of Canada.

Council Conversations Frazier Fathers

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A podcast speaking to municipal politicians, community leaders and experts on the opportunities and challenges in Southwestern Ontario. We tell the stories of individuals, communities, and regions in the context of better understanding an under explored part of Canada.

    Episode 7.10 - Amy Martin - Mayor of Norfolk County

    Episode 7.10 - Amy Martin - Mayor of Norfolk County

    Mayor Amy Martin has Norfolk County in her blood. A Norfolk County native, Martin graduated from Port Dover Composite School before attaining her degree in Psychology at York University in Toronto. 

    Upon earning her degree, Martin returned to Norfolk where she worked in the not-for-profit sector across Brant, Haldimand and Norfolk Counties. Amy currently sits on the Board of Directors of the Port Dover Foundation. In 2018, Martin began a four-year term as Ward 6 Councillor and went on to be elected Mayor of Norfolk County in 2022. When she’s not serving the public, Martin and her husband Andrew enjoy what Norfolk has to offer by attending local events, tasting area foods, and visiting breweries and wineries within the County. 

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    The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/
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    Music notes
    Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    • 30 min
    Episode 7.09 - Andrew Dowie - MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh

    Episode 7.09 - Andrew Dowie - MPP for Windsor-Tecumseh

    A determined problem-solver, Andrew Dowie is driven to deliver tangible results for Windsor and Tecumseh. 

    Andrew was elected as Member of Provincial Parliament for Windsor—Tecumseh on June 2, 2022, and serves with the Progressive Conservative government caucus. He was appointed as the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks on March 28, 2024, and was previously the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade. Prior to his election, he was the Senior Engineer and Drainage Superintendent for the City of Windsor and was elected to represent the residents of Ward 1 on Tecumseh Town Council in the 2014 and 2018 elections. He also spent 12 years serving with the Essex County Library Board and 8 years serving with the Town of Tecumseh’s Committee of Adjustment.

    In 2018, Andrew was named to the Order of Honour of Professional Engineers Ontario and as a Fellow of Engineers Canada. He was also named in 2018 among the 40 Leaders Under 40 by Leadership Windsor-Essex, and in 2022 was awarded the Bar to the Medal of Merit from Scouts Canada in recognition of his continuing service as Group Commissioner for the 35th Tecumseh Scout Group.

    Andrew’s passion for life includes spending time with his wife Mary, and their adventures include healthy doses of canoe tripping, hiking, and kayaking throughout Ontario from Hillman Marsh to Quetico and at many points between.


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    Music notes
    Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    • 49 min
    Episode 7.08 - Kenneth Craig Mayor of the Municipality of Kindcardine

    Episode 7.08 - Kenneth Craig Mayor of the Municipality of Kindcardine

    Mayor Kenneth Craig was raised on a dairy farm between Kincardine and Tiverton, On.  Along with his wife and five children, he pursued a career in dairy farming before moving into the town of Kincardine.  He enjoys sports, music, history, and people.Mayor Craig had served three terms as a councillor in the Municipality of Kincardine before successfully running for the position of mayor in the 2022 municipal election.

    You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms.
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvo or http://twitter.com/frazier_fathers
    The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/
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    Music notes
    Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    • 24 min
    Episode 7.07 - Fred Francis - Ward 1 Councillor City of Windsor

    Episode 7.07 - Fred Francis - Ward 1 Councillor City of Windsor

    Fred was raised in South Windsor where he attended Notre Dame Catholic Elementary School and Holy Names Catholic High School. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree (combined honours History/Political Science) from Western University in 2003 and studied at the University of Windsor, earning both a Master of Arts degree (History) in 2006 and a Bachelor of Education degree in 2009.

    Prior to being elected to Windsor City Council in 2014, Fred worked in both the for-profit and non-profit sectors. He has extensive management experience having been the Director of Business Development for the region’s largest automotive retailer group and currently serving as the Executive Director of the Multicultural Council of Windsor and Essex County.

    Fred and his wife Carolyn reside in Ward 1 in the City of Windsor. He is a three-term City Councillor, re-elected in 2018 and 2022 on a platform that placed taxpayers first, while working to build stronger neighbourhoods. As a councillor, Fred has been a strong proponent of fiscal responsibility at City Hall. He has also focused on job creation in the region; holding the line on property taxes; continuing to decrease the City’s debt, increasing its financial reserves; and investing in our roads, sewers and parks infrastructure. Fred believes in a strong and vibrant City of Windsor with a quality of life that is second to none.

    You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms.
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    Music notes
    Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    • 45 min
    Episode 7.06 - Councillor Kathryn Desrosiers - Town of Aylmer

    Episode 7.06 - Councillor Kathryn Desrosiers - Town of Aylmer

    Kathryn is a first term Town of Aylmer councillor and a long-term resident of the community. As a dedicated mother, she understands the importance of family, community, and a diverse representation of town council. Kathryn has tremendous pride and commitment for the community of Aylmer. She volunteers and serves for several community groups including; Municipal Finance Committee, EECC Board of Governance, Terrace Lodge Redevelopment Committee, Treasurer of the Parent Teacher Association and Planning Member of the Elgin County Women’s Leadership Committee. 

    She is a passionate advocate for equality and gender parity within government as well as health and programs that encourage and facilitate engagement and inclusion in the community. Kathryn believes that through her experience, continued dedication to hands on work and her absolute devotion to the town she loves; she can continue to affect the changes that Aylmer deserves


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    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvo or http://twitter.com/frazier_fathers
    The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/
    Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations
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    Music notes
    Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    • 35 min
    Episode 7.05 - Councillor Morgaine Halpin - Ward 2 in Central Elgin

    Episode 7.05 - Councillor Morgaine Halpin - Ward 2 in Central Elgin

    Morgaine is a first term Central Elgin councillor in the ward her family has called home for eight generations. She lives in Sparta with her children - Elliot, Robin, and Sage.

    As a member of council, Morgaine serves on the boards for Catfish Creek Conservation Authority and Central Elgin's Not for Profit Housing board. She is also a director on the board of Nokee Kwe, an indigenous-led employment and education centre in nearby London.

    You can follow/support Council Conversations on the following platforms.
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/Councilconvo or http://twitter.com/frazier_fathers
    The podcast is now hosted on https://gingerpolitics.com/category/council-conversations/
    Support on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/councilconversations
    Like or rate and leave a comment on your favourite podcast platform.
    Please like and comment where you get your podcasts!

    Music notes
    Deadly Roulette by Kevin MacLeod
    Link: https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3625-deadly-roulette
    License: https://filmmusic.io/standard-license

    • 25 min

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Look into hometown Ontario

Council Conversations does a great job bringing into focus the often politically flyover parts of Southern Ontario. If you want to better understand the issues facing hometown Ontario this is a great podcast to listen.

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