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Welcome to Cross Border Interviews, the online show where we dive into the insights of municipal political leaders from across Canada. Our mission is to shine a light on the dedicated individuals who, day in and day out, work around the council table to shape the communities we call home.

  1. 22h ago

    962. Township of McDougall Councillor Kathy Hamer

    In the Parry Sound District, municipal leadership is about more than what happens inside a council chamber. It's about the roads people depend on, the services communities rely on, and the decisions that shape the future of rural Ontario. For this episode of Cross Border Interviews, we sat down with Township of McDougall Councillor Kathy Hamer, during the 2026 Fall District of Parry Sound Municipal Association. We talked about the realities of serving a local community, the issues facing McDougall, and the challenges and opportunities that come with municipal leadership in the region. It's a conversation about community, local government, and the people behind the decisions. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.mcdougall.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    962. Township of McDougall Councillor Kathy Hamer

  2. 1d ago

    961. Township of Carling Councillor Al Doubrough

    In Ontario's Parry Sound District, the realities of municipal government can be very different from those in Canada's larger urban centres. Here, communities are shaped by rural life, seasonal residents, natural resources, infrastructure needs, and the challenge of providing essential services across a large geographic area. Those issues were part of the conversation at the 2026 Fall District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, where municipal leaders came together to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing the region. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we speak with Township of Carling Councillor Al Doubrough. We'll talk about the issues facing Carling, the realities of serving a rural and waterfront community, and the role local government can play in shaping the future. It's a conversation about municipal leadership, community priorities, and the people who make these decisions close to home. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://carling.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    961. Township of Carling Councillor Al Doubrough

  3. 2d ago

    960. Township of McMurrich/Monteith Deputy Mayor Vicky Roeder-Martin

    In the communities of Ontario's Parry Sound District, municipal government is often about the issues closest to home — roads and infrastructure, essential services, growth, and the challenge of keeping rural communities strong. Those challenges brought municipal leaders together at the 2026 Fall District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, where local officials gathered to exchange ideas and discuss the future of the region. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we speak with Township of McMurrich/Monteith Deputy Mayor Vicky Roeder-Martin. We talk about the realities of representing a rural township, the issues facing McMurrich/Monteith, and how after four years in office the Deputy Mayor is hanging up here hat. It's a conversation about local leadership, rural Ontario, and the people behind the decisions made at the municipal table. I'm Christopher Brown , and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.mcmurrichmonteith.com/ ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    960. Township of McMurrich/Monteith Deputy Mayor Vicky Roeder-Martin

  4. 3d ago

    959. District of Muskoka Chair Jeff Lehman

    Across Ontario's cottage country, the pressures facing municipalities are changing — from growth and housing to infrastructure, services, and the challenge of protecting the character of communities that people have called home for generations. Those issues were front and centre at the 2026 Fall District of Parry Sound Municipal Association, where municipal leaders from across the region gathered to share ideas and discuss the future of local government. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we spoke with District of Muskoka Chair Jeff Lehman. Our conversation looks at the realities of regional leadership, the challenges facing Muskoka and neighbouring municipalities, and the importance of cooperation when communities are confronting many of the same pressures. Away from the council chamber, we asked Chair Lehman what he sees on the horizon — and what municipal leaders need to be thinking about now. I'm Chris Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/index.aspx ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    959. District of Muskoka Chair Jeff Lehman

  5. Sep 24

    958. Cariboo Regional District Director Al RIchmond

    In the Cariboo, local government comes with a perspective shaped by distance, rural communities, natural resources, and the people who have built their lives here. For regional directors, representing those communities means balancing immediate needs with the long-term challenges facing a vast and diverse part of British Columbia. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cariboo Regional District Area G Director Al Richmond. We'll talk about life in regional government, the issues affecting Area G, and the opportunities and challenges facing the Cariboo as the region looks toward the future. Because in rural communities, leadership often begins with listening — understanding what people need today while keeping an eye on what comes next. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://www.cariboord.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    958. Cariboo Regional District Director Al RIchmond

  6. Sep 22

    957. Cowichan Valley Regional District Director Ian Morrison

    On Vancouver Island, the Cowichan Valley is a region where rural life, natural beauty, agriculture, and growing communities all come together. But maintaining that balance takes leadership — and difficult decisions about infrastructure, services, development, and the future of the region. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Cowichan Valley Regional District Area F Director Ian Morrison. We'll talk about what it means to represent a diverse rural area, the challenges facing Area F and the broader Cowichan Valley, and the opportunities that could shape the region in the years ahead. Because regional government is often about finding common ground — while making sure the voices of local communities aren't lost. I'm Christopher Brown and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://cvrd.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    957. Cowichan Valley Regional District Director Ian Morrison

  7. Sep 17

    956. Municipality of Two Borders Councillor Mark Custance

    In a region defined by rural communities, working families, and the realities of life close to the international border, local government isn't an abstract idea. It's personal. For the people who live here, those decisions are part of everyday life — from the roads they travel and the services they rely on, to the economic opportunities that can determine whether families stay, businesses grow, and communities thrive. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with Municipality of Two Borders Councillor Mark Custance. We'll talk about the realities of municipal leadership, the issues facing the municipality, and his perspective on the challenges and opportunities ahead. Because in rural Canada, leadership often comes down to a simple question: How do you build for the future without losing what makes a community worth calling home? I'm Christopher Brown and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://twoborders.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    956. Municipality of Two Borders Councillor Mark Custance

  8. Sep 15

    955. City of Morden Mayor Nancy Penner

    Morden is a city that has grown from its agricultural roots into one of Manitoba's increasingly dynamic communities. With that growth comes opportunity — but also the responsibility of making sure infrastructure, services, housing, business, and community life keep pace. Today on Cross Border Interviews, we sit down with City of Morden Mayor Nancy Penner. We'll talk about her experience in municipal leadership, the issues shaping Morden today, and her vision for where this community goes next. Because leading a growing city isn't simply about managing change. It's about deciding what should change — and what is worth holding onto. I'm Christopher Brown, and this is Cross Border Interviews. ------ Learn More About Today's Community: https://morden.ca/ ------ Listen To The Show:  Apple: https://apple.co/3XwwXIv Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cross-border-interviews Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/crossborderinterviewswithchrisbrown ------ Follow Us On Social Media:  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crossborderpodcast/ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@crossborderpodcast  Blusky: https://bsky.app/profile/crossbordernetwork.bsky.social Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrossBorderInterviews/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/crossborderinterviews/  Website: https://www.crossborderinterviews.ca/ Cross Border Interview is Part of the Cross Border Network © 2026

    955. City of Morden Mayor Nancy Penner
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