The Craig Needles Podcast

Episode 43: Kelly Elliott and the TVDSB vs. Rural Communities

Thames Centre Deputy Mayor Kelly Elliott joins the podcast to talk about the TVBSD ongoing battle with politicians from Middlesex, Oxford and Elgin counties and talk about what the future of education administration could look like in the province. Then, Chris Pinelli, the General Manager of Lexus of London, explains why they decided they wanted to become the newest sponsor of the podcast (28:04).

 

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Episode 42: Jesse Helmer and Masks in London

Three London City Councillors are hoping to bring back the masking mandate in the city, and are trying to persuade their colleagues to agree. Will it work? And where would this by-law govern? Councillor Jesse Helmer joins the podcast to explain. 

Episode 41: Dr. Alex Summers and Section 22

Ontario's mask mandate is over, should Middlesex-London have their own? Medical Officer of Health Dr. Alex Summers talks to Craig about that possibility, both from a section 22 order perspective - and discussions at London City Council.

Episode 40: Michael Coteau and Employee Privacy

Even with COVID-19 restrictions coming to an end, working from home is still far more common that it was before the pandemic. What protections should those workers have from software programs some employers mandate? Liberal MP Michael Coteau wants legislation passed to make those rules clear. He joins Craig to talk about the issue and what he'd like to see going forward.

 

Episode 39: Josh Morgan and Affordable Housing

There's a large project being proposed for the area near Masonville Mall. 22 stories. More than 200 units. Should we build it? London Deputy Mayor Josh Morgan weighs in on that and more.

Episode 38: Mike Schreiner and Mental Health

Green Party of Ontario leader and Guelph MPP Mike Schreiner joins the podcast to talk about his party's mental health platform and then look ahead the provincial election in June. 

Episode 37: Matthew Reid and the Middlesex-London Health Unit

Craig shares his thoughts on the changes at MLHU as Chris Mackie leaves and Alex Summers takes over as medical officer of health. Then, Board Chair Matthew Reid (7:59) answers some questions about the process and the work atmosphere at MLHU.

Episode 36: Zoltan Harasty and the Bar Industry

Owning a bar has been difficult during the pandemic. Opening one has been even tougher. Zoltan Harasty owns Lavish, the only LGBTQ+ focus bar in the city. He joins Craig to talk about the pandemic, why his bar asked for an adult entertainment license and more.

Episode 35: Jennifer Dunn and #KnowHumanTrafficking

London Police have launched a new social media campaign aimed at eradicating human trafficking in the community. #KnowHumanTrafficking focuses on telling people the signs of trafficking and what to watch out for. London Abused Women's Centre Executive Director Jennifer Dunn joins the podcast to share her thoughts on the campaign and more.

Episode 34: Jeff Francis and the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame

Jeff Francis, who spent more than a decade pitching in the major leagues, will be inducted into the Canadian Baseball Hall of Fame in St. Marys this summer. He joins the podcast to talk with Craig about his career, the 2007 Rockies and why he's decided to live in London.