The Craig Needles Podcast

Episode 19: Patrick Brown and Quebec’s Bill 21

London City Council has approved $100,000 in spending to help a trio of groups pay for their legal challenge against Quebec's Bill 21. Patrick Brown, the Mayor of Brampton, was the first to suggest municipalities join the fight with financial assistance.

The former Progressive Conservative leader joins the podcast (16:50) but first, Craig weighs in on the discourse surrounding the closure of Ontario schools amid the rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. 

Episode 18: Kate Graham, Doris Grinspun and Omicron Skyrockets in Ontario

Former Ontario Liberal leadership candidate Kate Graham talks with Craig about being a parent in the pandemic and what she wants to see the Ford government do. Then RNAO CEO Doris Grinspun is back, as the strain on nurses continues to rise.

Episode 17: Ed Holder and London in 2021

2021 was a year of ups and downs in London. Massive Olympic success. Some horrific tragedies. All in the midst of a global pandemic. The Mayor of London, Ed Holder joins the podcast to look back on the year in the Forest City.

Episode 16: Steve Holland and COVID Changes at City Hall

CUPE Local 101 President Steve Holland joins the podcast to talk about new rules at city hall as COVID case counts rise. Craig has some social media advice for the holiday season.

Episode 15: Terence Kernaghan and Omicron Changing Ontario

The MPP for London North Centre joins the podcast to talk Omicron, what the Ford government has and has not done, and how we keep schools open in January.

Episode 14: Doris Grinspun, Bill 124 and #FreeTheRATs

Craig opens the podcast by discussing #FreeTheRATs and Mayor Ed Holder's comments on rapid testing. Then, RNAO CEO Dris Grinspun joins the podcast to talk bout Bill 124 and how nurses are navigating the latest in the pandemic.

Episode 13: News, Notes and New Public Health Recommendations

The podcast opens with Craig's take on Jake Skinner's resignation from the Thames Valley District School Board, then Craig dives into the latest public health recommendations on COVID-19 and why he think public health may be asking some people in the community for too much at the end of a brutal year.

Episode 12: Sheryl Rooth and Walking in London

What can the City of London do to make the streets safer for pedestrians? What can drivers do? London Transit Commissioner Sheryl Rooth joins the podcast to discuss her thoughts.

Episode 11: Another Tragedy on London‘s Streets, Jared Zaifman and Building Housing

Craig opens the podcast by sharing his thoughts on the death of 8-year-old Alexandra Stemp in a horrible crash near the intersection of Riverside Drive and Wonderland Road. Then, London Home Builder's Association CEO Jared Zaifman joins the podcast to discuss building housing in the city and what we can do to improve supply.

Episode 10: Lori-Ann Pizzolato, Corrine Rahman and Crowded Schools

Schools in London - especially on the fringes of the city - are becoming crowded.  What can the Thames Valley District School Board? Trustees Lori-Ann Pizzolato and Corrine Rahman join the podcast to discuss.