Best Gauss Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 371: Friday Round Table With Carol Dyck, Ryan Gauss and Nathan Caranci 59:02

29d ago59:02

59:02

The Liberals are back in government! What's next for Pierre Poilievre and the Conservative Party? What about the NDP? Will the party survive? Those election questions and more with former Green Party candidate Carol Dyck and political insiders Ryan Gauss and Nathan Caranci. The panel then discusses the latest surrounding that City of London $60-mil…

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Episode 378: London Music Week! 17:06

3d ago17:06

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It's London Music Week! Craig is joined by Mario Circelli to talk about everything happening from June 1st-8th, the music scene in London, how we can make it better and lots more. The Craig Needles Podcast is brought to you by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.By Blackburn Media

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Episode 377: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, Mojdeh Azad and Jeremy McCall 51:20

8d ago51:20

51:20

The fallout continues at the Thames Valley District School Board, as another executive has resigned in the wake of major financial scandal. What's next for the board? Will we ever have trustees again? How did this happen? Craig is joined by a panel of former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, organizational consultant and activist Mojdeh Aza…

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Episode 376: Executives, trustees failed TVDSB students 44:17

11d ago44:17

44:17

The TVDSB audit is out, and the results are bad. Unauthorized promotions, random COVID payouts, questionable executive decisions - all that and more on the list of things that shouldn't have happened at the school board. Craig's question: Why are some people letting the trustees off the hook here? Shouldn't they be accountable for the actions of no…

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Episode 375: Friday Round Table with Frances Moore, Matthew Newton-Reid and Devin Munro 41:21

15d ago41:21

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We know where that $60-million surplus the City of London has is going - sort of. Some councillors may still try to see some of the cash get to community groups. Should it? Meantime, London politicians and police are extolling the virtues of month one of their open air drug use crackdown. Is it actually working? Also, week one of the new Carney gov…

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Episode 374: The future of TVDSB with Cheryl Miller 33:26

18d ago33:26

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Former London City Councillor and Thames Valley District School Board Trustee Cheryl Miller joins Craig to talk about the future of the board now that trustees have essentially been fired by the province. How did this happen? Did the province make the right choice? Those questions and more, plus Cheryl shares thoughts on council compensation and th…

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Episode 373: Shawn Lewis on Council Workload, London Transit and TVDSB 45:28

22d ago45:28

45:28

It's been another whirlwind news week in London. Councillors anonymously sniping at each other (via survey), London transit busses are late (surprise) and we still don't really know what's happening with the Thames Valley District School Board after the province essentially turfed the trustees. London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis joined Craig on the po…

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Episode 372: Over 100 Supportive Housing units coming to London 24:29

25d ago24:29

24:29

A huge announcement from Canadian Mental Health Association Thames Valley Addiction and Mental Health Services - as they're creating 115 new highly supportive housing apartments thanks to a big investment from the Health and Homelessness Fund for Change. The units won't be online until fall 2026 (in SoHo) and winter 2027 (on Huron Street) but Mayor…

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Episode 370: Election Fallout with Andrew Lawton 25:01

1M ago25:01

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We had an election! Interesting stuff happened! The Liberals won a minority - which was nearly a majority - and the Conservatives had a big night in London, while the NDP had a total disaster evening. Craig is joined in the studio by the MP-elect for Elgin-St. Thomas-London South Andrew Lawton to talk about the results of the race, what sort of MP …

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Episode 369: Friday Round Table with Jennifer Dunn, Jeremy McCall and Mojdeh Cox 48:15

1M ago48:15

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn, former council candidate Jeremy McCall and organizational consultant Mojdeh Cox. The panel touches on the final days of the federal election and then gets into that $60-million surplus that the City of London has and where the money …

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Episode 368: Steve Cordes retiring from Y.O.U. 26:06

2M ago26:06

26:06

One of the longest serving leaders in London's non-profit sector is stepping away. Steve Cordes, the the executive director of Youth Opportunities Unlimited, says he'll be leaving the role in August after more than 40 years with the organization. Craig and Steve talk about his time with Y.O.U., how the organization has grown, key success stories an…

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Episode 367: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, John Fyfe-Millar and Steve Holland 41:42

2M ago41:42

41:42

An election, an explosion and the future of London's downtown. Three big issues on this week's Friday Round Table and Craig is joined in the studio by City of London budget chair Elizabeth Peloza, former city councillor John Fyfe-Millar and CUPE Local 101 President Steve Holland to talk about them. First, the Conservatives are talking about not bel…

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Episode 366: Will a Signal chat derail Andrew Lawton's campaign? 29:55

2M ago29:55

29:55

Craig's former colleague Andrew Lawton is back in the news - this time, after PressProgress uncovered he was involved in a Signal chat with leaders of the convoy protest that shutdown Ottawa in 2021. He's the Conservative candidate in Elgin-St. Thomas-London South, and the story - along with others from Andrew's history in media - have been much di…

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Episode 365: What's happening with the NDP? 21:55

2M ago21:55

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The NDP has struggled to break though during this campaign - with some polling aggregators saying they may have less than ten seats in the new parliament. London-Fanshawe candidate Lindsay Mathyssen, who is projected to be one of those NDP MP's, joined Craig on the podcast to talk about the race, what she's hearing at the doors, how the party can b…

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Episode 364: Friday Round Table with Jeff Preston and Jared Zaifman 49:33

2M ago49:33

49:33

LTC is officially in council's hands, we have a new plan for battling London's homelessness crisis (again) and the Liberals seem to be in control of the federal election. Advocate Dr. Jeff Preston and London Home Builders Association CEO Jared Zaifman joined Craig in the studio to break it all down. What will the future of London Transit be? Can co…

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Episode 363: Talking Housing and Election with Mike Moffatt 28:31

2M ago28:31

28:31

Turns out housing is still a problem! The election is about Donald Trump, but let's talk about housing, too. Economist Mike Moffatt of the Missing Middle Initiative and the Smart Prosperity Institute joins Craig on the podcast to discuss the various platforms - plus some new data on housing in London and elsewhere in southern Ontario. The Craig Nee…

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Episode 362: What's the future of London Transit? 48:31

2M ago48:31

48:31

Some councillors want to axe the London Transit Commission - at least the portion of it that involve people from the community as commissioners. Sheryl Rooth - one of the current members of the commission, joined Craig in the studio to talk about the last week of transit talks and her hopes for the future of LTC. Why dissolve the commission now? Wh…

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Episode 361: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, AJ Wray and Nathan Caranci 1:09:32

2M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

A busy week! A city hall, they dealt with issues like disbanding the London Transit Commission, widening Wonderland Road (again?) and the ring road conversation make a return! Oh, and they may fire the integrity commissioner. Craig breaks it all down with former city councillor Cheryl Miller, planning expert Dr. A.J. Wray and political insider Nath…

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Episode 360: Bridging the gap in the homelessness crisis 49:51

2M ago49:51

49:51

There's been a lot of conversation and arguments about London's homelessness crisis - both at and away from city hall. But, is there common ground between the city and service providers? How should we move forward? London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis Ark Aid Street Mission Executive Director Sarah Campbell joined Craig in the studio for an in-depth con…

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Episode 359: Friday Round Table with Jessie Rodger, Devin Munro and Jeremy McCall 45:18

2M ago45:18

45:18

We're gearing up for a federal election! Craig is joined in the studio by Anova executive Director Jessie Rodger, political insider Devin Munro and community builder Jeremy McCall. The panel discusses the upcoming vote, how everything appears to be going the Liberal's way right now, how that might change and more. Then, conversation about Mayor Jos…

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Episode 358: Can we still talk housing during a Trump-focused election? 23:16

2M ago23:16

23:16

Nate Erskine-Smith, the Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities, stopped by the 700 Richmond studio to chat with Craig about his (relatively) new portfolio, how the political landscape has changed in Canada, how housing will be discussed in what will undoubtedly be a Trump-focused election and why voters should give the Liberals another…

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Episode 357: Friday Round Table with Scott Collyer, Shawna Lewkowitz and Carol Dyck 53:23

3M ago53:23

53:23

Well, it has been a week. Tariff talk, meetings in Washington, a new Prime Minister and more dominate the national news. Meantime in London, the turmoil at the Thames Valley District School Board seems to be getting worse and more executives have left the board or taken a leave of absence. Plus, London West MP Arielle Kayabaga is a cabinet minister…

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Episode 356: Talking to Americans 23:16

3M ago23:16

23:16

As the Trump tariff chaos rages on, some Canadian politicians are talking to their US counterparts about the economic damage both countries are suffering. Alysson Storey, a councillor in Chatham-Kent and a board member for the Federation of Canadian Municipalities joined Craig on the podcast where she talked about her trip to Washington - and talks…

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Episode 355: Karina Gould talks Trump, housing and more 21:15

3M ago21:15

21:15

As Canada goes through trade war turbulence, the Liberals are in a leadership race. Canada's next Prime Minister will be revealed Sunday and candidate Karina Gould joins Craig on the podcast to talk Trump, housing, affordability and more. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.…

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Episode 354: Friday Round Table with Ryan Gauss, Mojdeh Cox and Matthew Newton-Reid 57:17

3M ago57:17

57:17

We cap off tariff week by breaking down the ever-changing news with political insider Ryan Gauss, organizational consultant and community activist Mojdeh Cox and lawyer Matthew Newton-Reid. They tackled the latest Trump craziness, the ongoing Liberal leadership race and then the latest changes at the Thames Valley District School Board - where form…

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Episode 353: Elbows up! 29:09

3M ago29:09

29:09

What is the government doing as Donald Trump tries to, in the Prime Minister's word, annex Canada? London North Centre MP Peter Fragiskatos joined Craig to talk about the latest from the Trump administration, the 30 day auto sector pause, the Liberal leadership race and more. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Ga…

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Episode 352: Tariffs have arrived, what do we do? 22:34

3M ago22:34

22:34

After an illness-induced break, Craig is back and talking tariffs. The 25% tariff on Canadian goods entering the US has been imposed by Donald Trump - and Canada is striking back. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have both held news conferences today, explaining their responses to the rump tariffs and reaffirming their co…

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Episode 351: The election issues that matter 22:30

3M ago22:30

22:30

What are candidates hearing about during the provincial campaign? Do voters even want to go to the polls on Thursday? London West NDP candidate Peggy Sattler joined Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to talk about those issues and more as we close in on Thursday's election. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Coven…

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Episode 350: Will Ontario voters show up? 23:51

3M ago23:51

23:51

As we get closer to election day in Ontario, Craig is joined on the podcast by Fanshawe College politics professor Matt Farrell to talk about the race, the key issues and whether Ontario voters will actually go to the polls in large numbers. Can we beak 40% voter turnout during a winter election? The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown Lon…

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Episode 349: Less than a week until election day 21:39

3M ago21:39

21:39

The provincial election is less than a week away! London North Centre Green party candidate Carol Dyck stopped by the studio to talk about the challenges of a winter campaign, what voters are saying at the door and more. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.…

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Episode 348: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Cheryl Miller and Jeff Preston 1:03:40

4M ago1:03:40

1:03:40

Council changes direction on homelessness, Londoners can't afford rising rents and the provincial election continues - with Doug Ford in Washington. Craig is joined in the studio by London Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, former city councillor Cheryl Miller and advocate Dr. Jeff Preston joined Craig at the stuio to discs those stories and more. What's ne…

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Episode 347: Should Ontario voters be focused on healthcare? 19:51

4M ago19:51

19:51

Does the 2025 Ontario election even have a focus? Lots of talk about tariffs and 'protect Ontario', but we seem to be short of concrete policy so far - at least from the Progressive Conservatives. London Health Coalition co-founder Peter Bergmanis joined Craig on the podcast to talk about what the party leaders have been saying so far, what he want…

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Episode 346: Friday Round Table with Kelly Ziegner, Ryan Gauss and Scott Kitching 56:04

4M ago56:04

56:04

The provincial election rolls on and Canada's next Prime Minister may have visited London this week - plus, are people sad about living in the Forest City? Craig is joined by a panel of United Way Elgin-Middlesex CEO Kelly Ziegner, political insider Ryan Gauss and Blackburn Media News Manager Scott Kitching to discuss those stories and more on this…

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Episode 345: Grief should be an election issue 23:37

4M ago23:37

23:37

Healthcare and poverty are already big election issues. But what ties them both together? Grief. Advocate Bronagh Morgan joined Craig on the podcast to talk about why she fees navigating grief should be an election issue during the Ontario campaign. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered by Downtown London and the Covent Garden Market.…

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Episode 344: Friday Round Table with Kelly Elliott, Scott Collyer and Steve Cordes 52:49

4M ago52:49

52:49

Busy week! We're off and running in the Ontario election, London is fighting for cash to help with homelessness and a city councillor is in the middle of multiple media firestorms. The Friday Round Table panel of former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott, political insider Scott Collyer and Y.O.U. Executive Director Steve Cordes to break it a…

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Episode 343: Councillor Peter Cuddy explains heated confrontation 25:02

4M ago25:02

25:02

A video shared by CTV London shows Ward 3 councillor Peter Cuddy getting very heated when confronted by political strategist Zak Rahim - when Rahim was trying to serve him with a lawsuit. Cuddy sits down with Craig to explain what happened, how he's trying to make sure it doesn't happen again and the status of the lawsuit. They also Cuddy being rem…

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Episode 342: London is getting a HART Hub 17:01

4M ago17:01

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The provincial government (a few hours before calling an election) says that London is getting a HART hub. The Homelessness and Addiction Recovery Treatment hub - which will be run by CMHA Thames Valley - is scheduled to be open in April. How will the hubs work? Who will they help? CHMA Director for Supportive Housing Dean Astolfi joined Craig on t…

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Episode 341: Friday Round Table with Elizabeth Peloza, Jennifer Dunn and Frances Moore 50:32

4M ago50:32

50:32

On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined in the studio by City of London budget chair Elizabeth Peloza, London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn and advocate Frances Moore to talk about the week's top stories. First, it's election season in Ontario! Doug Ford needs a new mandate - so he says - so we're voting on Febru…

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Episode 340: Atrocity 32:57

4M ago32:57

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A new documentary about homelessness in London - called Atrocity - is out and there's a screening next week (get tickets here). The filmmaker is Nigel Stuckey, a retired London Police officer with more than 30 years of experience. He joined Craig to talk about the documentary, the people dealing with homelessness who he had conversations with and w…

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Episode 339: Friday Round Table with Shawn Lewis, Mojdeh Cox and Nathan Caranci 1:07:20

4M ago1:07:20

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig is joined by Deputy Mayor Shawn Lewis, organizational consultant Mojdeh Cox and political insider Nathan Caranci to break down the week's top stories. First, it looks like it will be Mark Carney vs. Chrystia Freeland for the Liberal leadership. Does it matter who wins as the Liberals prepare for the next ele…

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Episode 338: A trade war and two elections? 19:52

5M ago19:52

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2025 is shaping up to be a doozy. We start the year with threats of massive tariffs from Donald Trump - plus Justin Trudeau is going to resign in March and we could be heading to the polls provincially. Lots on the go! How is that impacting municipalities? And everyone else? Bradford West Gwillimbury councillor Jonathan Scott joins Craig for his th…

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Episode 337: Is Ontario still going to the polls? 24:39

5M ago24:39

24:39

Seems like we'll be going to the polls soon federally, will we be doing the same provincially? Things may have shifted on that front. Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner joins Craig at the Covent Garden Market studio to discuss that possibility, his visit to London, trading uncertainty with the US, housing, preparing for natural disasters …

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Episode 336: Friday Round Table with Cheryl Miller, Jared Zaifman and Matthew Newton-Reid 1:05:34

5M ago1:05:34

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The first Friday Round Table of 2025 and things have changed since the last one - and a panel of former city councillor Cheryl Miller, London Home Builder's Association Executive Director Jared Zaifman and lawyer Matthew Newton-Reid join Craig in the studio to talk about it. For starters, Justin Trudeau has resigned, so that's important. Craig and …

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Episode 335: What's next for the Liberal Party? 23:36

5M ago23:36

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Justin Trudeau is resigning... eventually. Parliament is prorogued until the end of March, and the Liberals are going to try and find a new leader. Who should it be? How quick should the process be? Craig chats with political commentator and strategist Andrew Perez to get his thoughts on that - and the international political issues that are in the…

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Episode 334: Friday Round Table with Mojdeh Cox and Kelly Elliott 53:11

5M ago53:11

53:11

It been a crazy week in Canadian politics, and Craig is joined by organizational consultant and community activist Mojdeh Cox and former Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott to break it all down. Chrystia Freeland is out. Mark Carney won't be coming in. Justin Trudeau is facing pressure to resign. And, by the way, Jagmeet Singh says the NDP wil…

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Episode 333: Did Susan Stevenson violate the council code of conduct - again? 53:29

6M ago53:29

53:29

Oft-controversial councillor Susan Stevenson is in the news again. This time because the Integrity Commissioner has ruled she violated the council code of conduct - for a second time. However, she rejects the findings. Stevenson joined Craig on the podcast to discuss the findings and flaws in the report, and her efforts to jump to federal politics …

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Episode 332: Friday Round Table with AJ Wray, Carol Dyck and Jeremy McCall 43:53

6M ago43:53

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On this week's Friday Round Table, Craig welcomes city building expert Dr. AJ Wray, Green Party candidate Carol Dyck and former council candidate Jeremy McCall to the studio to talk about the week's top stories. They look at Doug Ford's pledge to fine encampment drug users $10,000 and send them to jail, whether Ontario will get an election this win…

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Episode 331: "Where are people supposed to go?" 21:57

6M ago21:57

21:57

Ontario Premier Doug Ford wants to crack down on encampments - which could include using the notwithstanding clause. There's just one problem. As much as they've discussed increased addictions help and housing, those things aren't ready yet, so where will the people leaving the encampments go? Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner joins Crai…

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Episode 330: Anybody else secretly paying Navigator? 16:14

6M ago16:14

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Navigator makes a lot of money in London, apparently! The latest publicly funded institution revealed to be paying them is the Thames Valley District School Board - to the tune of more than $225,000, according to the London Free Press. Craig has questions. Why won't trustees tell us what the money was for? Why did they need a hired gun if they had …

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Episode 329: Jeff Preston and Frances Moore talk accessibility 33:45

6M ago33:45

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December 3rd is International Day of Persons with Disabilities Day! Also, less than a month from today, Ontario was supposed to be fully accessible as a province. We aren't there yet. Advocates Dr. Jeff Preston and Frances Moore joined Craig in the studio to talk about where we are and where we need to go next. The Craig Needles Podcast is powered …

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