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A current affairs and social issues podcast for and about the Municipality of Grey Highlands in Ontario, Canada.

  1. Oct 17 ·  Bonus

    Municipal Elections 2026 - Chatsworth All Candidates Session

    On behalf of the South Grey Chamber of Commerce, Karen Cox and Jennifer Schwarz moderated the Chatsworth all candidates session at the Keady Community Centre on Wednesday, 14th October 2026. In attendance were candidates for: Mayor Name: Terry McKay Phone: 519-270-9115 Email: terry.mckay@grey.ca Name: Shawn Greig Phone: 519-373-2042 Email: shawnhgreig@gmail.com Deputy Mayor Name: Diana Rae Phone: 519-378-7754 Email: raediana44@gmail.com Name: Peter Whitten Phone: 705-717-8170 Email: peter@marquis-automotive.com Councillor Name: Margie Stafford Phone: 519-377-0411 Email: staffordmargie@gmail.com Name: Barry Jackson Phone: 519-377-7171 Email: pooltime57@yahoo.ca Name: J.D. Ceaser Phone: 519-270-6661 Email: jceaser_11@yahoo.com Name: Chris Evans Phone: 519-373-4328‍ ‍ Email: chris_evans@bwdsb.on.ca

    Municipal Elections 2026 - Chatsworth All Candidates Session

  2. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Paul McQueen - Municipal Elections 2026 - Get To Know Your Candidates

    From Paul: Investing in Our FutureWe need to build and maintain the infrastructure our communities require, invest in the amenities residents value and strengthen our local economy. Municipal taxes will always be necessary to provide services. Our responsibility as Council is to grow our assessment base, pursue new sources of revenue and funding, invest sensibly and spend taxpayers’ money wisely. Protecting Local Health CareWe need to continue working with Grey County Council to keep Grey Gables Long-Term Care home open and put the reconstruction and addition of new beds back on the table. Together with the new hospital in Markdale, an expanded Grey Gables would bring us closer to realizing the vision of a health-care campus in Markdale. We are fortunate to have a new hospital after more than 20 years of planning and effort. I’m also proud that the Ram Rodeo, held in Feversham for six consecutive years, has raised close to $200,000 for the Markdale Hospital Foundation. Supporting Responsible GrowthGrey Highlands will continue to grow. We need to manage that growth responsibly so that it strengthens our existing communities. The planned downtown revitalization in Markdale is one opportunity to support local businesses, encourage investment and help strengthen the assessment base that supports services throughout Grey Highlands. Experience and Strong RelationshipsWith more than 29 years of experience, I have developed relationships with people at the municipal, provincial and federal levels of government. Those relationships matter when Grey Highlands needs to advocate for our communities, pursue funding and secure support for important local projects.

  3. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Tom Allwood - Municipal Elections 2026 - Get To Know Your Candidates

    My Platform....... Responsible Fiscal and Asset ManagementGrowth that preserves our Rural Heritage and respects the EnvironmentDowntown RevitalizationAttainable HousingAccess to Primary Care Currently....... Work a small farm in MarkdaleTreasurer of the South Grey Chamber of CommerceMember of the Markdale Brightshores Hospital Event Fundraising CommitteeMember of the Grey Highlands Probus ClubMember of Prince Arthur #333 Lodge in FleshertonPast President of the Markdale Golf and Curling ClubBoard Member of the South East Grey Community Health Centre In The Past....... Executive Vice President and General Manager of Deluxe Laboratories Post Production ServicesMember of the Board of Directors of Rank CanadaMember of the Board of Directors of The Canadian Academy of Film and TelevisionChair of the Society of Motion Picture and Television EngineersMember of The Variety Club

  4. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Dave Meslin - Municipal Elections 2026 - Get To Know Your Candidates

    Hi, I'm Dave: I don't have all the answers, but I'm ready to learn and listen. I'm a neighbour you can trust. Democracy doesn’t just happen on election day. Your voice matters every single day. If I’m elected to Grey Highlands council, this is my promise: On every issue, I’ll take the time to listen and I’ll bring your voice directly into the council chamber. We deserve a town council that's transparent, accountable, collaborative, innovative and practical. As your town councillor, I’ll do my best to bring these values to the table.

  5. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Sandy Thornton - Municipal Elections 2026 - Get To Know Your Candidates

    From Sandy: I am Sandy Thornton and I'm proud to call Grey Highlands home. Having lived in the area for 16 years with my husband and two daughters, I have had the privilege of connecting with many people in our fine communities. As your municipal councillor, I will listen to your concerns, communicate clearly about where I stand, and be accountable for council decisions. My professional background in the global health industry has given me strong project management and organizational skills that I can bring to the job. I’m looking forward to meeting many more folks at upcoming fall fairs, all candidate meetings and other events across the region where we can get to know each other better!

  6. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Dan Wickens - Municipal Elections 2026 - Get To Know Your Candidates

    From Bayshore Broadcasting: Why Are You Running? I am running because Grey Highlands needs positive change in its municipal council. I am striving to be elected to help facilitate that necessary change. I first ran for council in 2002 when there were eleven candidates running for five seats and came in sixth and was not elected. The assurances given in the early days of the amalgamation process, of efficiency, lower staff requirements, increased quality and availability of service have not been achieved and the future of Grey Highlands wants and needs clear movement toward those very goals that council and staff have subsequently failed to deliver to our citizens. I am running to be a strong voice for that Change.

  7. Oct 16 ·  Bonus

    Dane Nielsen - Municipal Elections 2026 - Get To Know Your Candidates

    From Dane: Dear Friends, I offer logical investment in our water and wastewater, driving growth to where we can support it, not building systems hoping growth will come later. I offer experience with vision, I sit on Grey County council, NEC and the Board of health, but have a fresh perspective about what Grey Highlands needs. I am not stuck in the past. I recognize the issues we have and I will not run from them. I will bring council together to tackle them head on. I offer an understanding of where staffs role and councils role meet. That council sets the policy and direction and staff implement. That good policy come from data, community engagement, and a realistic understanding of the resources available. Grey Highlands together we can decide where the road will take us and together we will get things done.

  8. Oct 14 ·  Bonus

    Andrea Edwards - Municipal Elections 2026 - Get To Know Your Candidates

    From Andrea: We need change and transparency. We need Logic, Backbone and Hope. "There's a huge opportunity to create sustainable communities in this municipality using green initiatives and pilot projects thru Not for Profits. The communities need responsible building that doesn't impact the surrounding areas like the 1950s style of building. Building housing that's affordable, built with re-purposed materials. "Eco villages" that work on a totally off grid, closed loop system, housing built with wind turbine blades, nacelles, seacans, bunkies, modular homes. Food co-ops, greenhouses, cisterns, solar/wind towers, geothermal and incinerator heating, redesigned waste systems."

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A current affairs and social issues podcast for and about the Municipality of Grey Highlands in Ontario, Canada.

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    Leaking Ambience Studio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
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