Conversations with Neighbours - Scott Johnston

On this episode of Conversations with Neighbours, host Myles Doak sits down with Scott Johnston, a veteran cartoonist and proud member of the Association of Canadian Cartoonists and the National Cartoonists Society. Scott has been drawing for as long as he can remember and has spent more than 25 years creating editorial cartoons for a local newspaper. Through ink and imagination, he’s captured humour, politics, and everyday life with a pen that tells powerful stories in just a few frames.In this conversation, Scott shares what inspired his love of cartooning, how his creative process has evolved, and what it’s like turning real-world headlines into meaningful (and often humorous) art. He also opens up about the role of cartoons in storytelling, community connection, and free expression.Whether you’re a fan of comics, curious about creative careers, or love hearing from local artists who shape how we see the world, this episode offers a fun, thoughtful, and inspiring look behind the lines.