Category Archives: Meet The Candidate – 2026 Municipal Election

Interviews with candidates in Waterloo Region for the Municipal Election on 26 October 2026.

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Meet The Candidate – Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council

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Sarvesh Pratap Singh
Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Friday 16 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council (Podcast) (22&nbspMB, 24m12s)

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Video: Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council (Video), 76 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor

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Eric Schwindt
Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Friday 16 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (23 MB, 25m17s)

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Video: Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor (Video), 69 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor

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Kris Wilkinson
Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 15 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (22 MB, 24m20s)

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Video: Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor (Video), 68 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Scott Piatkowski, Waterloo candidate for Ward 5

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Scott Piatkowski
Scott Piatkowski, Waterloo candidate for Ward 5, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 15 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Scott Piatkowski, Waterloo candidate for Ward 5 (Podcast) (23 MB, 24m58s)

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The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Photo provided by Scott Piatkowski, and used with permission.

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Meet The Candidate – Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate for Mayor

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Shannon Weber
Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Wednesday 14 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (23 MB, 24m59s)

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Video: Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Video), 76 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Chris Martin, Wellesley candidate for Mayor

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Chris Martin
Chris Martin, Wellesley candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Wednesday 14 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Chris Martin, Wellesley candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (23 MB, 24m59s)

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Video: Chris Martin, Wellesley candidate for Mayor (Video), 79 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Kim Huxted, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council

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Kim Huxted
Kim Huxted, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Tuesday 13 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Kim Huxted, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council (Podcast) (21 MB, 22m49s)

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Video: Kim Huxted, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council (Video), 64 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Eve Elizabeth Simson, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council

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Eve Elizabeth Simson

Eve Elizabeth Simson, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Tuesday 13 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Eve Elizabeth Simson, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council (Podcast) (23 MB, 24m57s)

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The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

The photo of Eve Elizabeth Simson is from Eve Simson’s Facebook page, used by permission.

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Meet The Candidate – George Trihenea, Kitchener candidate for Mayor

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George Trihenea
George Trihenea, Kitchener candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Monday 12 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: George Trihenea, Kitchener candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (22 MB, 23m30s)

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Video: George Trihenea, Kitchener candidate for Mayor (Video), 72 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Jeff Donkersgoed, Cambridge candidate for Ward 1

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Jeff Donkersgoed
Jeff Donkersgoed, Cambridge candidate for Ward 1, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Monday 12 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Jeff Donkersgoed, Cambridge candidate for Ward 1 (Podcast) (23 MB, 25m12s)

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Video: Jeff Donkersgoed, Cambridge candidate for Ward 1 (Video), 114 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Manikantan Nair, Kitchener candidate for Mayor

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Manikantan Nair
Manikantan Nair, Kitchener candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Friday 9 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Manikantan Nair, Kitchener candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (22 MB, 24m15s)

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Video: Manikantan Nair, Kitchener candidate for Mayor (Video), 111 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Jeyas Balaskanthan, Waterloo candidate for Mayor

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Jeyas Balaskanthan
Jeyas Balaskanthan, Waterloo candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Friday 9 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Jeyas Balaskanthan, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (25 MB, 27m02s)

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Video: Jeyas Balaskanthan, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Video), 117 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Lindsay Manary, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council

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Lindsay Manary
Lindsay Manary, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 8 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Meet The Candidate – Dorothy McCabe, Waterloo candidate for Mayor

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Dorothy McCabe
Dorothy McCabe, Waterloo candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 8 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Dorothy McCabe, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (23 MB, 24m41s)

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Video: Dorothy McCabe, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Video), 92 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate: David Alton, Kitchener candidate for Mayor

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David Alton
David Alton, Kitchener candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Wednesday 7 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: meet-the-candidate-2026-10-07-david-alton-kitchener-candidate-for-mayor.mp3 (23 MB, 24m42s)

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Video: David Alton, Kitchener candidate for Mayor, 123 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate: Jamie Hari, Waterloo candidate for Mayor

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Jamie Hari
Jamie Hari, Waterloo candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Wednesday 7 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: Jamie Hari, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Podcast) (23 MB, 24m41s)

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Video: Jamie Hari, Waterloo candidate for Mayor (Video), 67 MB

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Anna Meksavanh, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council

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Anna Meksavanh
Anna Meksavanh, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Tuesday 6 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Video: Anna Meksavanh, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, 89 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – George Fiddick, Cambridge candidate for Ward 8

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George Fiddick
George Fiddick, Cambridge candidate for Ward 8, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Tuesday 6 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: meet-the-candidate-2026-10-06-george-fiddick-cambridge-candidate-for-ward-8.mp3 (23 MB, 24m38s)

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Video: George Fiddick, Cambridge candidate for Ward 8, 93 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Wazhma Frogh, Kitchener candidate for Mayor

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Wazhma Frogh
Wazhma Frogh, Kitchener candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Monday 5 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: meet-the-candidate-2026-10-05-wazhma-frogh-kitchener-candidate-for-mayor.mp3 (22 MB, 23m38s)

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Video: Wazhma Frogh, Kitchener candidate for Mayor, 92 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Joe Gowing, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council

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Joe Gowing
Joe Gowing, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Monday 5 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Podcast

Download: meet-the-candidate-2026-10-05-joe-gowing-kitchener-candidate-for-regional-council.mp3 (23 MB, 25m00s)

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Video: Joe Gowing, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, 88 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate – Jim Erb and Colleen James, Waterloo and Kitchener candidates for Regional Council

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Jim Erb
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Colleen James
Jim Erb, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council, and Colleen James, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Friday 2 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Jim Erb

Colleen James

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Podcast

Download: meet-the-candidate-2026-10-02-jim-erb-waterloo-candidate-for-regional-council-and-colleen-james-kitchener-candidate-for-regional-council.mp3 (43 MB, 46m44s)

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Video: Jim Erb, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council, and Colleen James, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, 255 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate: Kevin White and Matt Rodrigues, Kitchener candidates for Regional Council

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Kevin White
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Matt Rodrigues
Meet The Candidate: Kevin White and Matt Rodrigues, Kitchener candidates for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 1 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Kevin White

Matt Rodrigues

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Podcast

Download: meet-the-candidate-kevin-white-and-matt-rodrigues-kitchener-candidates-for-regional-council.mp3 (53 MB, 58m16s)

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Video: Meet The Candidate: Kevin White and Matt Rodrigues, Kitchener candidates for Regional Council, 271 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate: Bryan Causarano-Bolton, Cambridge candidate for Regional Council

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Bryan Causarano-Bolton
Bryan Causarano-Bolton, Cambridge candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on 30 September 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Video: Bryan Causarano-Bolton, Cambridge candidate for Regional Council, 118 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate: Michael Wisniewski, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council

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Michael Wisniewski
Michael Wisniewski, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Tuesday 29 September 2026 about his reason for running, and some of the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Video: Michael Wisniewski, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, 104 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

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Meet The Candidate: Simon Guthrie, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council

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Simon Guthrie, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Tuesday 29 September 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election.

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Download: meet-the-candidate-2026-09-29-simon-guthrie-kitchener-candidate-for-regional-council.mp3 (23 MB, 25m22s)

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Video: Simon Guthrie, Kitchener candidate for Regional Council, 100 MB (Radio Waterloo video)

The views expressed in this program are not necessarily those of the Radio Waterloo Board of Directors, volunteers, sponsors, or advertisers.

All Regional Council candidates, including Mayoralty candidates in Waterloo Region were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded.

The interview, the podcast, and the show notes are Copyright © 2026 by the participants, and released under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. You are free to use this material, as long as you provide credit and a link back to this page.

The theme music used in Meet The Candidate is Falling Sky by Jason Shaw of AudionautiX.com and used under a CC BYCreative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.