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CKMS News-10-21-26-Waterloo’s Regional councillor candidates: Manary and Said

Host: Leah Gerber

Municipal elections are underway,  included in that is the electoral race for the city of Waterloo’s two regional council seats besides the mayor’s.  This year’s election is seeing a major focus on affordability and transparency from the Region of Waterloo, among other issues. Each candidate has their own take on these issues. 

People running for this term’s seats include: Sitting councillors Jim Erb and Chantal Huinink, who are both seeking re-election. Newcomers include Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Chris Moser, Lindsay Manary, Soo Bok Lee and Rami Said. 

Radio Waterloo interviewed Erb, Huinink, Singh, Manary, Lee and Said. Moser did not respond to the invitation for an interview. 

We will publish a series of three pieces that highlight two candidates at a time. We asked each of the candidates the same questions and we will include their answers here.

This piece highlights candidates Lindsay Manary and Rami Said.

Candidate introductions were taken from the candidate’s own campaign communications where applicable. 

CKMS News-10-21-26-Waterloo’s regional councillor candidates: Singh and Lee

Host: Leah Gerber

Municipal elections are underway,  included in that is the electoral race for the city of Waterloo’s two regional council seats besides the mayor’s.  This year’s election is seeing a major focus on affordability and transparency from the Region of Waterloo, among other issues. Each candidate has their own take on these issues. 

People running for this term’s seats include: Sitting councillors Jim Erb and Chantal Huinink, who are both seeking re-election. Newcomers include Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Chris Moser, Lindsay Manary, Soo Bok Lee and Rami Said. 

Radio Waterloo interviewed Erb, Huinink, Singh, Manary, Lee and Said. Moser did not respond to the invitation for an interview. 

We will publish a series of three pieces that highlight two candidates at a time. We asked each of the candidates the same questions and we will include their answers here.

This piece highlights candidates Sarvesh Singh and Soo Bok Lee.

Candidate introductions were taken from the candidate’s own campaign communications where applicable. 

CKMS News – 2026-10-21-Waterloo’s regional councillor candidates: Huinink and Erb

Host: Leah Gerber

Municipal elections are underway,  included in that is the electoral race for the city of Waterloo’s two regional council seats besides the mayor’s.  This year’s election is seeing a major focus on affordability and transparency from the Region of Waterloo, among other issues. Each candidate has their own take on these issues. 

People running for this term’s seats include: Sitting councillors Jim Erb and Chantal Huinink, who are both seeking re-election. Newcomers include Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Chris Moser, Lindsay Manary, Soo Bok Lee and Rami Said. 

Radio Waterloo interviewed Erb, Huinink, Singh, Manary, Lee and Said. Moser did not respond to the invitation for an interview. 

We will publish a series of three pieces that highlight two candidates at a time. We asked each of the candidates the same questions and we will include their answers here.

This piece highlights sitting councillors Jim Erb and Chantal Huinink, who are both seeking reelection. 

Candidate introductions were taken from the candidate’s own campaign communications where applicable. 

Meet The Candidate – 2026 Municipal Election

A blue ballot box with a sign "Vote", a hand reaches from the top right to insert a ballot.Meet The Candidate brings the candidates from Waterloo Region into the studio to present their platform, the local issues they’ll tackle, the reasons they’re running, and maybe a personal glimpse into their life outside of politics.

The municipal elections in Ontario are on Monday 26 October 2026 — Get your information about the candidates now!

Meet The Candidate is hosted by Bob Jonkman and airs on CKMS-FM weekdays at 9:00am and again at 9:33am from Monday 21 September 2026 to Friday 23 October 2026, with a Campaign Analysis episode on election day, Monday 26 October 2026, and a 2026 Municipal Election Summary on Tuesday 27 October 2026.

All candidates for Waterloo Region Council (including Mayoralty candidates) were invited by e-mail, the candidate’s online contact form, or on social media. Some have declined to participate, others have not responded. Available timeslots were then offered to municipal council and school trustee candidates.



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Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – 2026 Municipal Election Results Bob Jonkman reads the results of the 2026 municipal election, held Monday 26 October 2026, from the websites of the municipalities in Waterloo Region. Note that all these results are unofficial, pending verification of the results by the municipal clerk in each jurisdiction. More information on after-election procedures is at Ontario Guide to Municipal Council … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – 2026 Municipal Election Results →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – 2026 Municipal Election Campaign Analysis with Bob Jonkman and Marinus de Groot 2026 Municipal Election Campaign Analysis with Bob Jonkman and Marinus de Groot discussing the 2026 municipal election candidates, campaigns, and democracy in general. Show Notes: Coming soon! See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-26-E40-2026-municipal-election-campaign-analysis.mp3 Download: 2026 Municipal Election Campaign Analysis with Bob Jonkman and Marinus de Groot (Podcast) (53 MB, … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – 2026 Municipal Election Campaign Analysis with Bob Jonkman and Marinus de Groot →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Nikki Rollick, Kitchener Candidate for Ward 7 Nikki Rollick, Kitchener Candidate for Ward 7, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Friday 23 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://votenikkirollick.ca Email: votenikkirollick@gmail.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/votenikkirollick/ See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-23-E39-nikki-rollick-kitchener-candidate-for-ward-7.mp3 Download: Nikki Rollick, Kitchener Candidate for Ward 7 (Podcast) (23 MB, … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Nikki Rollick, Kitchener Candidate for Ward 7 →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Cristina Bairos Fernandes, Waterloo and Wilmot candidate for WRDSB Trustee Cristina Bairos Fernandes, Waterloo and Wilmot candidate for WRDSB Trustee, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 22 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Email: cristina.bf@pm.me Phone: +1-519-571-4942 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crisbairosfern/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CrisBairosFern Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CrisBairosFern See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-22-E38-cristina-bairos-fernandes-waterloo-candidate-for-wrdsb-trustee.mp3 Download: Cristina Bairos … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Cristina Bairos Fernandes, Waterloo and Wilmot candidate for WRDSB Trustee →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Carly Pettinger, Kitchener candidate for Ward 8 Carly Pettinger, Kitchener candidate for Ward 8, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 22 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://votecarly.ca/ Email: carly@votecarly.ca Phone: +1-226-792-2117 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carly-pettinger-074869b1/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/votecarlypettinger/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@carlypettinger Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Carly-Pettinger-for-Ward-8-Kitchener/61590125566603/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@carlypettinger See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-22-E37-carly-pettinger-kitchener-candidate-for-ward-8mp3.mp3 … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Carly Pettinger, Kitchener candidate for Ward 8 →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Geoffrey Horsman, Waterloo candidate for WRDSB Trustee Geoffrey Horsman, Waterloo candidate for WRDSB Trustee, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Wednesday 21 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://geoff-horsman.ca/ Email: geoff.horsman@gmail.com Phone: +1-226-600-9048 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoff-horsman-b6b2b023/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GeoffHorsmanWRDSB Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/geoffhorsman.bsky.social See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-21-E36-geoffrey-horsman-waterloo-candidate-for-wrdsb-truste.mp3 Download: Geoffrey Horsman, Waterloo … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Geoffrey Horsman, Waterloo candidate for WRDSB Trustee →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Cindy Ward, Kitchener candidate for Mayor Cindy Ward, Kitchener candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Wednesday 21 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://www.cindyward.ca/ Email: cindywardformayor@gmail.com Phone: +1-226-750-9019 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cindy-ward-phd-3408a278/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcindys_kitchenlife/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cindy.ward.3367 See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-21-E35-cindy-ward-kitchener-candidate-for-mayor.mp3 Download: Cindy Ward, Kitchener candidate … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Cindy Ward, Kitchener candidate for Mayor →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Ken Roche, Cambridge candidate for Mayor Ken Roche, Cambridge candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Tuesday 20 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Email: kenrochermt@rogers.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kenrochermt/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kenrochermt/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@kenrochermt Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560323836436 https://www.facebook.com/kenrochermt See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-20-E34-ken-roche-cambridge-candidate-for-mayor.mp3 Download: Ken Roche, Cambridge candidate for … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Ken Roche, Cambridge candidate for Mayor →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Sam Nabi, Kitchener candidate for Ward 10 Sam Nabi, Kitchener candidate for Ward 10, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Monday 19 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://samnabi.ca/ Email: hello@samnabi.ca Phone: +1-226-988-4137 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samnabi/ Fediverse: https://spore.social/@samnabi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelnabi/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@samuelnabi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/samuelnabi Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/samnabi.bsky.social TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samnabidemos See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Sam Nabi, Kitchener candidate for Ward 10 →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Vikki Poirier, Kitchener candidate for Ward 4 Vikki Poirier, Kitchener candidate for Ward 4, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Monday 19 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://vikkipoirier.ca/ Email: vikki4council@gmail.com Phone: +1-226-868-1196 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vikki-poirier-b3493161/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vikkiward4kitchener/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1243585312179762 https://www.facebook.com/vikki.poirier.1977 See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-19-E32-vikki-poirier-kitchener-candidate-for-ward-4.mp3 Download: Vikki Poirier, … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Vikki Poirier, Kitchener candidate for Ward 4 →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council 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. Contact Information: Website: https://www.sarveshsingh.ca/ Email: talktosarvesh@gmail.com Phone: +1-647-527-7040 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarvesh_connects See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-16-E31-sarvesh-pratap-singh-waterloo-candidate-for-regional-council.mp3 Download: Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Waterloo candidate for … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Sarvesh Pratap Singh, Waterloo candidate for Regional Council →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Friday 16 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://www.schwindtformayor.ca/ Email: schwindtformayor@gmail.com eschwindt@rogers.com Phone: +1-519-272-3441 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-schwindt-1162b4164/ See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-16-E30-eric-schwindt-woolwich-candidate-for-mayor.mp3 Download: Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor (Podcast) … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Eric Schwindt, Woolwich candidate for Mayor →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 15 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://www.kris4wilmot.com Email: kris4wilmot@gmail.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswilkinsonrh/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kris4wilmot Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083241619053 See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-15-E29-kris-wilkinson-wilmot-candidate-for-mayor.mp3 Download: Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Kris Wilkinson, Wilmot candidate for Mayor →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Scott Piatkowski, Waterloo candidate for Ward 5 Scott Piatkowski, Waterloo candidate for Ward 5, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Thursday 15 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://www.scottpiatkowski.ca/ Email: scott@scottpiatkowski.ca Phone: +1-519-577-2554 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scott-piatkowski-for-ward-5-waterloo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scottpiatkowskiward5waterloo/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scott.piatkowski Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61589333936758 See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-15-E28-scott-piatkowski-waterloo-candidate-for-ward-5.mp3 Download: Scott … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Scott Piatkowski, Waterloo candidate for Ward 5 →
Meet The Candidate (two hands reaching for each other to shake; left arm is a woman of colour, right arm is a white person with a blue sleeve. Meet The Candidate – Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate for Mayor Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate for Mayor, spoke with Bob Jonkman on Wednesday 14 October 2026 about the issues for the 2026 municipal election. Contact Information: Website: https://www.shannonweber.ca/ Email: info@shannonweber.ca Phone: +1-226-400-6627 LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/shannon-weber Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonweberwaterloo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shannon.weber.1612 See all episodes of Meet The Candidate — 2026 Municipal Election. Podcast https://radiowaterloo.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/10/meet-the-candidate-2026-10-14-E27-shannon-weber-waterloo-candidate-for-mayor.mp3 Download: Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate … Continue reading Meet The Candidate – Shannon Weber, Waterloo candidate for Mayor →

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CKMS News -2026-09-10- Waterloo Region Wilmot Land Assembly Update

Leah Gerber

Wilmot, Ontario

Waterloo Region staff have been purchasing land in Wilmot Township to put together a very large shovel-ready parcel to attract major industry to the region. So far the Region has acquired 550 acres of its 770 acre goal. The process began with threats of expropriation over two years ago, and because councilors and staff have all signed non-disclosure agreements, the public has not been informed of most of the major plans for this project.

Radio Waterloo reached out to the Region of Waterloo, Wilmot Township, The Grand River Environmental Network and township citizens to provide an update on what is known about the issue so far.

A chat with Catherine Fife, NDP candidate and current seat holder for Waterloo’s riding

Host: Leah Gerber

Radio Waterloo spoke with the candidates for the Waterloo riding as the 2025 Ontario provincial election, scheduled for February 27 draws closer. 

We’ll be releasing a series of four pieces, each highlighting our interview with one of the candidates. We’ve included the Ontario Liberal, NDP, Green and New Blue parties. The Ontario Progressive Conservative party did not respond to repeated requests for an interview. 

Today’s piece features the NDP candidate for the Waterloo riding, Catherine Fife. Fife has held Waterloo’s seat since 2012 and is in her fourth term as MPP.

Fife shared her thoughts on what she feels are the top issues in Waterloo, how she and her party plan to address them. She also spoke about what the tariff threats coming from the United States could mean for this community and her party’s stance on addressing them.

Other posts in the series:

Meet Shafaza Esmail, Green Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo’s provincial riding

Clayton Moore, Ontario Liberal Party Candidate for Waterloo Region wants less talk and more results for average Ontarians

Suja Biber, New Blue Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo Riding says she’s ready to deal with the root causes of Ontario’s problems, rather than scratching the surface

Suja Biber, New Blue Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo Riding says she’s ready to deal with the root causes of Ontario’s problems, rather than scratching the surface

Host: Leah Gerber

Radio Waterloo spoke with the candidates for the Waterloo riding as the 2025 Ontario provincial election, scheduled for February 27 draws closer. 

We’ll be releasing a series of four pieces, each highlighting our interview with one of the candidates. We’ve included the Ontario Liberal, NDP, Green and New Blue parties. The Ontario Progressive Conservative party did not respond to repeated requests for an interview. 

Today’s piece features the New Blue Party of Ontario candidate for the Waterloo riding, Suja Biber. 

Biber has a background in physiotherapy, massage therapy and public administration, and previously served on the board of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She values balancing professional work with giving back to her community.

Note: In her discussion of the local doctor shortage, Biber said there are about 40,000 to 60,000 people in Waterloo without access to a family doctor, but this number more closely corresponds to the rough statistic for Waterloo Region, which is 60,000 to 70,000. 

Note: The audio in this piece was edited to remove a portion saying Biber currently serves on the board of the College of Massage Therapists of Ontario. She no longer serves on this board.

Other pieces in the series:

A chat with Catherine Fife, NDP candidate and current seat holder for Waterloo’s riding

Clayton Moore, Ontario Liberal Party Candidate for Waterloo Region wants less talk and more results for average Ontarians

Meet Shefaza Esmail, Green Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo’s provincial riding

 

 

Clayton Moore, Ontario Liberal Party Candidate for Waterloo Region wants less talk and more results for average Ontarians

Host: Leah Gerber

Radio Waterloo spoke with the candidates for the Waterloo riding as the 2025 Ontario provincial election, scheduled for February 27 draws closer. 

We’ll be releasing a series of four pieces, each highlighting our interview with one of the candidates. We’ve included the Ontario Liberal, NDP, Green and New Blue parties. The Ontario Progressive Conservative party did not respond to repeated requests for an interview. 

Today’s piece features the Ontario Liberal Party candidate for the Waterloo riding, Clayton Moore. Moore is a scientist and business professional focused on science communications and start-ups. 

Moore spoke about his take on the top issues in Waterloo, how he and the Ontario Liberals’ plan to address them. He also spoke about what the impact of potential tariffs coming from the United States could mean for Waterloo, and how his party would address these threats. 

Other pieces in the Series:

Suja Biber, New Blue Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo Riding says she’s ready to deal with the root causes of Ontario’s problems, rather than scratching the surface

 

A chat with Catherine Fife, NDP candidate and current seat holder for Waterloo’s riding

Meet Shefaza Esmail, Green Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo’s provincial riding

 

Meet Shefaza Esmail, Green Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo’s provincial riding

Host: Leah Gerber

Radio Waterloo spoke with the candidates for the Waterloo riding as the 2025 Ontario provincial election, scheduled for February 27 draws closer. 

We’ll be releasing a series of four pieces, each highlighting our interview with one of the candidates. We’ve included the Ontario Liberal, NDP, Green and New Blue parties. The Ontario Progressive Conservative party did not respond to repeated requests for an interview. 

Today’s piece features the Green Party of Ontario candidate for the Waterloo riding, Shefaza Esmail.

Esmail shared her thoughts on the top issues in Waterloo, how she and her party plan to address them, what the tariff threats coming from the United States could mean for this community and her party’s stance on addressing the tariffs.

Other posts in the series:

Suja Biber, New Blue Party of Ontario candidate for Waterloo Riding says she’s ready to deal with the root causes of Ontario’s problems, rather than scratching the surface

 

A chat with Catherine Fife, NDP candidate and current seat holder for Waterloo’s riding

Clayton Moore, Ontario Liberal Party Candidate for Waterloo Region wants less talk and more results for average Ontarians

Vision Zero 2024 update addresses road safety

Pedestrians and cyclists in Kitchener are at a disproportionately high risk of serious injury or fatality due to aggressive and inattentive driving, according to the latest City of Kitchener Vision Zero Annual Update Report.

This year’s report update was presented at the City of Kitchener’s Community and Infrastructure Services Committee meeting on Monday, May 13th. Adopted in 2021, the Vision Zero strategy aims to eliminate severe injuries and fatalities on Kitchener’s roads, with the 2024 report outlining over 40 action items for street safety improvements. The report highlights the problems of aggressive driving behaviours and the inadequacy of road designs to ensure the safety of vulnerable road users.

Delegates to Council discussed lowering speed limits, increasing the number of traffic cameras, and implementing infrastructure changes as potential solutions. Other delegates detailed the successes they have found in educating young students on road safety and encouraging alternative modes of transport.

CKMS News – 2021-02-04 – CIGI’s Rohinton Medhora on Biden and Canada

Host: Ivan Angelovski

Joe Biden was inaugurated on January 20th, as the new president of the United States, two weeks after violent protests in Washington, D.C. 

Rohinton Medhora, the president of the Waterloo based Centre for International Governance Innovation, was watching closely events in Washington.

What does the new U.S. administration mean for Canada, how will it affect the technology sector of the Waterloo Region, and what does he think of the big tech’s take down of Donald Trump.

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This program is a part of the “Local Journalism Initiative” grant program and is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the Government of Canada, and the CKMS Newsroom.

Check out the archived versions of  this program and other episodes on radiowaterloo.ca/news. You can  follow us on twitter @RadioWaterloo. And you can email news@radiowaterloo.ca to get in touch with comments or ideas about stories to cover.

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CKMS News -2020-12-10- Waterloo Region Weekly Roundup

Host: Melissa Bowman

It’s city budget season and we’ll kick that off by taking a look at Kitchener’s preliminary budget which includes a rather passionate discussion around whether to try to get the proposed 1.1% tax increase down to 0%.

We’ll also discuss the Region’s recent decision to close its 5 regionally-operated child care centres in 2021, resulting in the loss of over 200 existing child care spaces as well as the equivalent of 62 full time positions.

Lastly, we’ll look at some other stories worth keeping an eye on, including the Integrity Commissioner’s recent announcement regarding Wilmot mayor Les Armstrong’s Facebook post earlier this year.

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This program is a part of the “Local Journalism Initiative” grant program and is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada, the Government of Canada, and the CKMS Newsroom.

Check out the archived versions of  this program and other episodes on radiowaterloo.ca/news., and other stories commissioned under the Local Journalism Initiative at canada-info.ca.

You can  follow us on twitter @RadioWaterloo. If you want to get in touch with comments, or ideas about stories to cover, email us at news@radiowaterloo.ca

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What’s that song from O.N.-J. in the ’80’s ? “Let’s get political”?

 

We do just that, in our own way on In Studio With Kevin, as we have a pleasant, constructive conversation with Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario.

Articulate, passionate, kind, smart. A few words to describe Mike.

Listen in to a wonderful chat about the future of Ontario. We lay to rest several myths, namely that being green means less jobs. It is the opposite.  That and much more, I think Kevin even trolls the other party leaders…..

A huge thank you to Mike for spending time In Studio With Kevin, connecting with people of the region and beyond.

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