For the Love of TO with Brad Bradford

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For the Love of TO - A new podcast where Toronto City Councillor, Brad Bradford sits down with leaders from across the city to hear their stories, ideas, and passions for making Toronto better. Each episode offers fresh insights and inspiring conversations about the heart and future of Toronto.

  1. 1D AGO

    EP 16 | BGC Toronto Kiwanis on Youth, Opportunity, and the Future

    City Councillor Brad Bradford sits down with Greg Gary and Tricia Kennedy of BGC Toronto Kiwanis to talk about youth, opportunity, and building stronger communities in downtown Toronto. From Regent Park to Cabbagetown and St James Town, BGC Toronto Kiwanis provides safe, supportive spaces where young people can build confidence, develop life skills, and find belonging. Greg and Tricia speak about youth employment, mental health, food insecurity, and the lasting impact of Covid on young people. They also discuss the future of the Cabbagetown Youth Centre, the importance of community fundraising, and why Toronto works because Torontonians make it work. This is a conversation about social infrastructure, leadership, and investing in the next generation. For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories and voices shaping the future of our city.

    39 min

  2. FEB 5

    EP 15 | Kay Edgecombe on Bringing Bahamian Culture to Toronto

    Kay Edgecombe, founder and owner of Old Nassau Restaurant, shares her journey from the Bahamas to Toronto and what it means to build culture through food.In this conversation with City Councillor Brad Bradford on Weston Road, Kay talks about immigration, entrepreneurship, and why Toronto’s diversity makes it possible to celebrate your roots while building something new. From missing the food of home to becoming an ambassador for Bahamian culture, this is a story about belonging, risk, and pride in community.For the Love of TO is a Toronto based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories and voices shaping the future of our city.

    25 min

  3. JAN 29

    EP 14 | Jason McDonald on Little Jamaica, the Crosstown, and Saving Small Businesses

    Jason McDonald, Chair of the Little Jamaica BIA and a small business owner on Eglinton West for more than 27 years, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford for a candid conversation from the heart of Little Jamaica.They talk about the cultural and economic importance of the Little Jamaica community, the devastating impact of the Eglinton Crosstown construction, and how hundreds of small businesses were pushed to the brink by years of delays and lack of accountability. Jason shares his personal story of entrepreneurship out of necessity, community organizing, and why he stepped up to lead the BIA during one of the most difficult periods for local businesses.The episode also explores broader questions about how governments plan major infrastructure projects, who gets consulted, and why cultural heritage districts deserve protection, transparency, and respect. It is a powerful look at resilience, community leadership, and what is at stake when cities fail the people who keep neighborhoods alive. For the Love of TO is a Toronto based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories, ideas, and people shaping the future of our city.

    50 min

  4. JAN 22

    EP 13 | Karen Stintz on Transit, Taxes, and Making City Hall Work

    Karen Stintz joins City Councillor Brad Bradford for a wide-ranging conversation about leadership, accountability, and how City Hall can better serve Torontonians. A former Toronto city councillor, TTC chair, and head of Variety Village, Karen reflects on her decade at City Hall, governing through major political transitions, and what it takes to deliver reliable city services. They dig into transit performance, snow removal, budget decisions, and why Torontonians feel like they are paying more but getting less. The conversation also looks at the rise of new taxes, the erosion of trust in local government, lessons from the Rob Ford and David Miller eras, and why strong leadership means focusing on execution, accountability, and the everyday experience of residents.  For the Love of TO is a Toronto based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories, ideas, and people shaping the future of our city.

    33 min

  5. JAN 15

    EP 12 | Kurtis McBride on AI Traffic Tech and Fixing Gridlock

    Toronto has the worst traffic on the continent, but there are smarter ways to fix it. City Councillor Brad Bradford sits down with Kurtis McBride, co-founder and CEO of Miovision, to talk about how AI and smart intersection technology can reduce gridlock, improve road safety, and make transit faster and more reliable. They break down why traffic lights often fail to sync, what causes coordination failure and split failure, and why relying on one day of traffic counts every few years leads to bad decisions and public distrust. Kurtis explains how Miovision measures traffic flow continuously, helps cities act proactively instead of reactively, and builds what he calls the smartphone of the intersection. The conversation also covers transit signal priority, why the Finch West LRT can be improved with better signal timing, and what Toronto can learn from other cities that have scaled smart traffic infrastructure instead of piloting forever.  For the Love of TO is a Toronto based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories, ideas, and people shaping the future of our city.

    38 min

  6. 12/18/2025

    EP 11 | Mayor Cam Guthrie on Leadership, Growth, and Honest Politics

    Brad Bradford welcomes Mayor Cam Guthrie of Guelph to For the Love of TO for a conversation about leadership, growth, and governing through change. Cam shares why authenticity matters in politics, why leaders do not need to have every answer, and how fast-growing cities like Guelph are navigating housing, affordability, and community trust. From strong cities to honest leadership, this conversation sets the tone for a wide-ranging discussion about the future of Ontario’s communities.  For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories and voices shaping the future of our city.

    33 min

  7. 12/11/2025

    EP 10 | Som Seif on Building, Leadership, and Toronto’s Future

    Som Seif, founder and CEO of Purpose Investments and co-founder of Wealthsimple, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford at 130 Adelaide for a deep conversation about Toronto, leadership, financial innovation, and the mindset required to build world-class companies in Canada. Som shares his journey from Unionville to becoming one of Canada’s most influential financial leaders. He talks about staying in Toronto despite global opportunities, the strength of Canadian talent, and why ambition and competition are essential for cities that want to grow. Brad and Som dig into affordability, housing pressures, investing, personal discipline, and why financial tools must be accessible for everyone. They also explore government priorities, civic leadership, and how Toronto can shift from managing decline to managing growth. From entrepreneurship to philanthropy to civic action, Som lays out a clear vision for how Toronto and Canada can unlock their full potential.  For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories, ideas, and people shaping the city’s future.

    51 min

  8. 12/04/2025

    EP 9 | Neil Hetherington on Food Insecurity and Toronto’s Future

    Neil Hetherington, CEO of the Daily Bread Food Bank, joins City Councillor Brad Bradford from the Daily Bread warehouse in Etobicoke for a powerful conversation about food insecurity, affordability, and what it will take to build a more resilient Toronto. Neil walks through the unprecedented rise in food bank usage, the impact of soaring housing costs, and how policies across all levels of government shape the everyday lives of Torontonians. They talk about the Who’s Hungry report, the growing number of employed people relying on food banks, and the structural issues that keep families struggling. From affordable housing to student nutrition programs to the real cost of congestion on Daily Bread’s operations, Neil offers a clear-eyed look at the challenges facing the city and why community, policy change, and leadership matter now more than ever.  For the Love of TO is a Toronto-based podcast hosted by City Councillor Brad Bradford, featuring stories, ideas, and people shaping Toronto’s future.

    31 min
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For the Love of TO - A new podcast where Toronto City Councillor, Brad Bradford sits down with leaders from across the city to hear their stories, ideas, and passions for making Toronto better. Each episode offers fresh insights and inspiring conversations about the heart and future of Toronto.

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