Exit 425

Chris Clarke, President of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers Federation (OSSTF) Local Branch for the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) shares a really good perspective of education in Ontario: teacher and education worker contracts; trustees; and the changes to school board organization.underfunded.caosstf.on.ca

Season 4 Episode 4: Jeff Maharaj is the President of the Ontario Principals Council for this school year, and he is a Principal from the Durham District School Board. I ask him about a few things that are going on with education now in Ontario, especially bill 101, Putting Student Achievement First Act. Hear how this law impacts education services in your child's school.

In Season 4 episode 3 John Henry speaks with Steve in an alternate format (a technical problem). The focus is Bill 100, now the Better Regional Government Act, which means John is the last Regional Chair to be elected by the residents of the region, at least, for now. John answers a couple of questions about Clarington specifically, that should generate some conversation!

Lisa and Gordon McHendry are the forces supporting their daughter Avery in her journey with Cystic Fibrosis. Learn more about that journey and their fundraiser to #CureCF4Avery on May 31.

(the video version ) Josh Glover is a Clarington trustee for the PVNC Catholic District School Board. He's had a challenging 1st term as a trustee and shares some thoughts about those challenges, as well as some ideas about the changes and politics around Education right now!

Josh Glover is a Clarington trustee for the PVNC Catholic District School Board. He's had a challenging 1st term as a trustee and shares some thoughts about those challenges, as well as some ideas about the changes and politics around Education right now!

The Chair of the PVNC Board of Trustees and Trustee for Clarington talks about what he enjoys the most about his job, whether trustees will still exist after the next election, and how the PVNC is matching up against recent legislation.

Richard McCormack and Chris Clarke are the local presidents for the Ontario Secondary School Teachers' Federation branches in Durham and Kawartha Pine Ridge. We often only think about teacher unions during contract bargaining times. Richard and Chris share what the OSSTF and other teacher unions actually do in between bargaining times. Our conversation is focussed around the provincial government's efforts to change education governance by removing schoolboard trustees. Will that really make the education system better?

Paul Brown is the newly elected Chair of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) Board of Trustees. He shares a few thoughts about what is happening in the province in terms of schools, school boards and school board trustees! Could we be facing changes in how schools are managed?

Paul Brown is the newly elected Chair of the Kawartha Pine Ridge District School Board (KPRDSB) Board of Trustees. He shares a few thoughts about what is happening in the province in terms of schools, school boards and school board trustees! Could we be facing changes in how schools are managed?

Explore Bowmanville and its like any other nice, country-ish southern Ontario town. One secret it holds that many are not aware of is that it is home to what was a WW2 POW camp holding German officers. Yup! Over the years this camp , Camp 30, has had different roles but POW camp is the biggest one. The camp has been allowed to decay under a blanket of neglect. One group, The Jury Lands Foundation, has been working to save this treasure. The chair of the group, Marilyn Morawetz chats with Steve to answer a few questions about the process!

Explore Bowmanville and its like any other nice, country-ish southern Ontario town. One secret it holds that many are not aware of is that it is home to what was a WW2 POW camp holding German officers. Yup! Over the years this camp , Camp 30, has had different roles but POW camp is the biggest one. The camp has been allowed to decay under a blanket of neglect. One group, The Jury Lands Foundation, has been working to save this treasure. The chair of the group, Marilyn Morawetz chats with Steve to answer a few questions about the process!

Anyone driving along Highway 2 in Courtice has seen the massive art work that was completed recently. The artist who did that art is Meaghan Kehoe and she joins Steve to talk about the process, and her inspiration for this project!@mck_studiowww.meaghanclairekehoe.com

Anyone driving along Highway 2 in Courtice has seen the massive art work that was completed recently. The artist who did that art is Meaghan Kehoe and she joins Steve to talk about the process, and her inspiration for this project!(video)

What are masculinities studies? Most of us have an idea but aren't really sure. Join me as I meet Dr. Michael Kehler at Exit 425 to talk about things like toxic masculinity, a term we hear often. This proved to be the beginning of a conversation with Dr. Kehler that will continue at a later date.

What are masculinities studies? Most of us have an idea but aren't really sure. Join me as I meet Dr. Michael Kehler at Exit 425 to talk about things like toxic masculinity, a term we hear often. This proved to be the beginning of a conversation with Dr. Kehler that will continue at a later date.

Angela Schill is the chair of the Courtice Santa Claus Parade committee and she meets me at Exit 425 to speak about the Sept. 20 Breakfast with Santa and the parade itself! What else are you going to think about on a warm September day?courticesantaclausparade.ca

Angela Schill is the chair of the Courtice Santa Claus Parade committee and she meets me at Exit 425 to speak about the Sept. 20 Breakfast with Santa and the parade itself! What else are you going to think about on a warm September day?courticesantaclausparade.ca

Sean Meyers, GM Pickering Panthers on recruiting, operating an OJHL team, changes to NCAA rules, and the attributes that he notices in potential players.https://pickeringpanthers.ojhl.ca/

Sean Meyers, GM Pickering Panthers on recruiting, operating an OJHL team, changes to NCAA rules, and the attributes that he notices in potential players.https://pickeringpanthers.ojhl.ca

Coach Armour talks about practice principles, what it takes to be a captain on his team, who gets a look to be part of the Panthers, and the best part of being a coach in the OJ!https://pickeringpanthers.ojhl.ca/

Coach Armour talks about practice principles, what it takes to be a captain on his team, who gets a look to be part of the Panthers, and the best part of being a coach in the OJ!https://pickeringpanthers.ojhl.ca/

Video! Clarington Library, Museums & Archives libraries are about much more than books anymore! Find out how CLMA can make summer 2025 a busy, fun and memorable season!cplma.ca [email protected] 905 623 [email protected]

Clarington Library, Museums & Archives libraries are about much more than books anymore! Find out how CLMA can make summer 2025 a busy, fun and memorable season!cplma.ca [email protected] 905 623 [email protected]

Sami Elhajjeh joins Exit 425 for the second part of his late spring, early summer update about the waterfront, who talked to whom, how to speak to him, and what he wants to get done in the next [email protected]@gmail.com

Sami Elhajjeh joins Exit 425 for the second part of his late spring, early summer update about the waterfront, who talked to whom, how to speak to him, and what he wants to get done in the next [email protected]@gmail.com

In the 115th episode of Exit 425, Sami Elhajjeh shares some rookie insights, ideas how regional issues get raised, counsel with our MPs and MPPs, how things get done (generally), who pays for new growth, and we start in on our conversation about the Courtice Waterfront! Part 2 carries on with the waterfront, who talked to whom about it, and what Sami is focussing on for the last year of Council before the 2026 [email protected]

Lloyd Rang joins Exit 425 from the hinterland of Exit 425 to talk about GO, rinks, significant sites, cell service and goals for the remainder of this Council's [email protected]

Granville Anderson, Regional Councillor for Wards 1&2 updates us on new skating rinks, regional roads, catapult like bridges, and why the province will likely block Clarington from having better representation at Durham Region, and [email protected]

The United Party of Canada's leader, Grant Abraham ran in our by-election last year and this year, Clint Cole is carrying their flag in Bowmanville Oshawa North. 'UP' is a conservative upstart that really believes they can make life in Canada better! [email protected]

The United Party of Canada's leader, Grant Abraham ran in our by-election last year and this year, Clint Cole is carrying their flag in Bowmanville Oshawa North. 'UP' is a conservative upstart that really believes they can make life in Canada better!

Pranay Gunti talks about housing, food security, homelessness, trade and how an independent MP can serve Bowmanville Oshawa North well!votepranaygunti.ca

Pranay Gunti is an independent candidate for Bowmanville Oshawa North. He believes that he can bring a lot to 'BON' as out MP and he believes that an indepenent MP can serve 'BON' really well.votepranaygunti.ca

Bowmanville Oshawa North Liberal candidate Bridget Girard talks about how living here and raising a family here has made her your best choice for MP on April 28, in Bowmanville Oshawa North.https://bridgetgirard.liberal.ca/#exit425itswherewelive #election2025

Part 1 of speaking with Bridget Girard who has lived and worked in Bowmanville Oshawa North for decades, prior to choosing to carry the Liberal banner into the April 28 federal election! #exit425itswherewelive #election2025 https://bridgetgirard.liberal.ca/

Thomas Zekveld wanted more choice after the 2024 By-election in Durham. So, he chose to run to become the 1st MP for Bowmanville Oshawa North. He is running under the banner of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and explains why he and the CHP are your best choice in this 2025 Election.https://chpthomas.ca⁠[email protected]

Thomas Zekveld wanted more choice after the 2024 By-election in Durham. So, he chose to run to become the 1st MP for Bowmanville Oshawa North. He is running under the banner of the Christian Heritage Party of Canada and explains why he and the CHP are your best choice in this 2025 Election.https://[email protected]

Dave Gwyn motivates young female hockey players to work hard and do well by teaching Notre Dame's '4 for 40' to his athletes. He has had great success coaching at the top level of women's hockey in Ontario, and in this episode he shares a few hockey ideas, and how being humble, hungry and smart helps in life off the ice as well. As a note, as this is being published, Dave's team (Durham West U22Elite) has qualified for and will play for the league championship gold medal on March 30, 2025. Find out if they won at dwjunior.com. You can also find Dave's contact information there!

S2 Ep41Greg Vezina thinks differently and has been involved with party 'retail' politics. He isn't happy with the choices that we all have and he has come up with a great alternative to spoiling a ballot or simply not voting! None Of The Above as a choice sends a real message and is a legal tool in the largest democracy in the world....so why not in Canada?NOTA.CA

S2Ep40 Chris Borgia wants to represent Durham Riding to Queen's Park and support an NDP government. HE believes they have the right approach for health care, education, social challenges and he also believes that Mr. Ford's tough talk about tariffs is only that. Talk. X: chrisborgia8IG: @chrisfordurhamWWW: chrisborgia.ontariondp.caFB: Chris Borgia for Durham

S2 Ep 39 Steve meets Shane Stagg, OSSTF (Ontario Secondary School Teachers Association) District President and Roger Gordon, OSSTF District 13 VP and Whitby Liberal Candidate to talk about a few things including what OSSTF would like the Provincial Government to do, without re-opening compensation taks, and how the Liberal party makes Roger feel good about representing them in the February '25 provincial election.

S2Ep38 Brad Jakobsen is the Liberal Candidate in Durham that wants to represent you at Queen's Park after February 27. He believes the Liberal Party of Ontario is the right party to govern, listening to residents is critical, and his job is to represent you to Queen's Park, and not the other way around! [email protected] 205 2716

Marc Kealey meets Steve at Exit 425 and two old friends talk about what it is like to be a Canadian Liberal.Full episodes also on YouTube!

Our first Election 2025 (a) meeting at Exit 425, with Aislinn Clancy of the Green Party of Ontario. Aislinn is the MPP for Kitchener Center and the Deputy Leader. Aislinn shares what it means to be Green and how the GPO stands out from others on a variety of topics. gpo.ca aislinnclancykc

Don Rockbrune meets me at Exit 425 to talk about this great idea to give people (not just kids) more access to sport opportunities in a really simple way! Don talks about why he did it and how its going. Insportify.com Reach Don at 905 442 5618.

Jennifer Gardiner talks about how Clarington Libraries work to remain relevant with creative programming; how they are celebrating the holidays; and how you can borrow things like snowshoes from the library! cplma.ca https://www.cplma.ca/programs-services/program-guide/ 905 623 7322

Jeff Kelso and Heide Kraus own land near Bowmanville and were operating a trailer and rv storage business. They thought everything was good after years of operation and then an investigation that was initiated and closed. Then in 2020 they were charged....and in 2024 a judge found in their favour, considering all that went on and the fact that regulations and zoning were changing (and changed before the trial concluded). Still, Clarington persists, costing everyone more money, with no easily understood reason why this is happening! Explore this adventure with two frustrated and puzzled residents, and hear some of what the judge had to say about how they were treated, and concerns about accountability to Council. Check out the Durhamregion.com article by Moya Dillon. https://shorturl.at/YS24u

Exit 425 (Ward 1) Local Councillor Sami Elhajjeh shares about getting along with others on Council, parks, speed and Santa Claus! [email protected]

Patricia Conlin was the Peoples Party of Canada candidate in Durham in the last two elections. Tish will be the PPC candidate in York-Durham next time, but she meets Steve at Exit 425 to explain why Canada needs the PPC! patriciaconlin.ca [email protected] peoplespartyofcanada.ca

Mayor Foster meets Steve at Exit 425 for part 2 of our conversation. In part 2, Mayor Foster talks about how the Courtice Waterfront Park is evolving; how the OLT (Ontario Land Tribunal) shapes decisions about development; how tempting casinos are for municipal politicians, and who calls the shots when the municipality takes legal action. [email protected].